Always expect a train

So, anyone got a lucky rabbit's foot you need to energize?

Ask this guy ...

http://www.startribune.com/local/27991064.html?elr=KArksLckD8EQDUoaEyqyP4O:DW3ckUiD3aPc:_Yyc:aULPQL7PQLanchO7DiUI

Or maybe ...this lady ...
http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/378213_oregontrain09.html

The moral of the story: most folks ain't got this luck.

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Sorry about a short delay in posting for Monday; there is an interview in progress which may well turn into a Sunday newspaper article.

Trying to reach SRM directly? So was I... and other notes

Note:
News this morning was that the leedle bit of storm that came through here was nasty enough where our server is to cause some problems; and now the problems are fixed. What happened? Something a bit like this: http://bangornews.com/detail/50328.html ... but it looks like electrons are back on target today.

and then ...

Note:
for you pilots out there:
general aviation airports at risk...
http://www.wmtw.com/video/17404535/index.html

You railfans of Texas:
http://www.beltonjournal.com/index.php/news/34-news/328-railroad-museum-looking-for-volunteers
have something to do now....

and for you financial news fans:
Note:
http://morningsentinel.mainetoday.com/news/local/5383089.html

the thing is that, as writers and publishers, despite having the largest mailing list we've ever had we're seeing a ... softening ... in what people can afford to do and what people are willing to commit to. I think gas prices and that general unwillingness to commit was one of the reasons Denvention was not as large as it could have been, and I suspect that if the mood continues the combination of needing to cross borders and spend lots will have a negative impact on Anticipation as well ... with the added burden that we can't tell at this distance if the current tiny conversion advantage the US$ has will maintain.

Well, things will be changing, one way or another. You can quote me.