tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post8551146335560633748..comments2024-03-28T17:45:28.488-04:00Comments on THE BEACHBURG SUB: New for 2023Michaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-67119373281167571382023-01-29T11:28:01.728-05:002023-01-29T11:28:01.728-05:00Thanks for your ongoing comments and interest, Kei...Thanks for your ongoing comments and interest, Keith and AJ! You two have been on board since the beginning, it seems. Can't ask for better fellow railfans along for the ride.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-33501300619955149902023-01-24T00:02:56.941-05:002023-01-24T00:02:56.941-05:00Very excited to see what you have in store for 202...Very excited to see what you have in store for 2023 Micheal! I'm also eager to see what you have thats non-eastern ontario as I am curious to see what your experiences are. Lets face it, going somewhere that has much more frequency and activity will be a big change from what we experience in the Ottawa area!<br /><br />And honestly I find myself gravitating less and less to social media spots. For the most part its just become boring and repetitive. The nice thing about a blog like you have is that while posts aren't everyday like social media has (as its easy to slap anything down in a couple lines), the posts are always well thought out, have great pictures and give me a few minutes of a break in reading and enjoying railfanning. So certainly think what your doing is actually a better fit for me personally than in past years. <br />AJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13805174926952294860noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-74629597284975368362023-01-23T19:03:30.406-05:002023-01-23T19:03:30.406-05:00I have to agree... I've seen the pics/posts co...I have to agree... I've seen the pics/posts counting axles. Sure, to each his own. It's not my thing. I like the photographic opportunities, the fun of the catch, and most of all, the memories of chasing trains with my Dad when I was a kid. This is why I still do it!Keith Boardmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14221170958612825220noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-55124651000064473382023-01-23T10:38:59.992-05:002023-01-23T10:38:59.992-05:00Thanks Eric. I guess I'm becoming philosophica...Thanks Eric. I guess I'm becoming philosophical in my old age. I love talking about trains, but I am finding that my interests in the industry and in photography are broadening. I am just hopeful that those who stop by are okay with this transition.Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-62396869966081410522023-01-22T09:28:07.182-05:002023-01-22T09:28:07.182-05:00Posting honestly is a good way to look at it, Mich...Posting honestly is a good way to look at it, Michael. I am liking the new header logo and wordmark, and the new larger font in the posts.<br /><br />I addressed the blog vs. FB issue back in 2019: https://tracksidetreasure.blogspot.com/2019/08/whats-this-editorial.html<br /><br />And you even commented at the time. The crux of the issue seemed to be C-O-N-T-R-O-L which FB does not give us. Blogging is the ultimate level of control, albeit the platform is owned by Blogger or whomever. And much easier than programming a website. Also, nobody said we have to blog for life. Even Pope Benedict retired when he thought the time was right.<br /><br />Keep up the good work!<br />EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11822288099043790296noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-82585554219670863012023-01-21T14:49:24.511-05:002023-01-21T14:49:24.511-05:00I can give you some quick answers, but I'll sa...I can give you some quick answers, but I'll save it for the post. Coming soon. Chatham has an interesting rail history. Michaelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07917230984518214781noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3680264279342137192.post-6479476873700648352023-01-21T00:26:28.567-05:002023-01-21T00:26:28.567-05:00Happy new year! I'm glad you have a posting pa...Happy new year! I'm glad you have a posting pace set out... but don't beat yourself up if you can't maintain it. I used to post twice a week (Tue and Fri) but that was exhausting.<br /><br />I can't wait to see your Chatham post! I was in Chatham* for a couple of hours in September 2012 and I have some questions... like what's up with the broad track coming out of the Kent Transformer Station? Does CN still use the ex CSX track to Blenheim? Inquiring minds want to know :)<br /><br />* Chatham, Ontario. I was in Chatham, New Brunswick many times before it amalgamated into the larger municipality of Miramichi.Canadian Train Geekhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05525092107895665275noreply@blogger.com