phil
Prentice Jack
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Post by phil on Jan 1, 2012 18:55:35 GMT
Hi I'm Phil,
I've been a fan of Tull since 1986. I have seen them Live about a dozen times and missed Ian Anderson in 1988 at Cropredy ( was asleep in tent in field next door-dont ask lol)
I became a fan at 19 thanks to a work friend, I'd left my cassette tapes at home (you really dont wanna know what I was listening to back then lol) so as radio reception was non existant I had no option but to listen to his copy of Songs From the Wood, liked it and the rest is history as they say.
Last saw them at the Weyfest (near Farnham,Surrey) concert in 2009 i think, I have a disabled son and we were allowed right to the front of the stage and Ian Anderson Kindly gave us a signed copy of a CD after the set.
Like quite a variety of different music/bands including Supertramp,Iron Maiden, The King Blues, 2tone ska bands,Oasis to name a few.
Other main interest in life is Ford RS motors,photography,history and Heritage railways.
cheerio for now
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 1, 2012 23:10:03 GMT
Welcome...glad you had the special service in 2009.....Dunno what heritage railways means but I have a serious thing about trains...I've been hopping freights throughout the US and Mexico since I was in High school...did it once in Europe and landed in a German jail...no one cares too much here if you ride a boxcar through the mountains or wherever at your own risk but in Europe, back in 78 when i got nailed, there was still the little issue of national borders all over the place and automatic suspicion of anyone traveling 'off the grid'. The German cops were sure they had a criminal and after much investigation and cross-checking let me go, unable to understand why a tourist would ride a boxcar with enough cash on hand to buy a passenger ticket....they're kinda concrete in Germany...I learned my name in Interpol initial lingo: bravo echo romeo november ilya echo by overhearing their search for my criminal records.....someone matching my generic-ness ( 5 foot,seven inches brown eyes, brown hair) had killed a policeman in Austria and had a bag the same color as mine, I learned afterwords from the friendly cop who drove me to the autobahn so I could hitch-hike having promised 'no trains'.
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phil
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Post by phil on Jan 2, 2012 11:00:41 GMT
Heritage railways- Basically the UK'S steam preserved railway lines. Many small rural railway lines were closed in the late 60's early 70's because they were not making enough money. Lots of these were reopened by rail enthusiasts and are now tourist attractions, example www.watercressline.co.uk
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Post by nonrabbit on Jan 2, 2012 11:05:55 GMT
Hi Phil
A BIG WELCOME TO THE FORUMGlad you joined in and hope you enjoy looking around and look forward to your posts and thoughts on this new Tull year and all the memories of the past ones. i42.images obliterated by tinypic/2qdwu9w.gif[/IMG]
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Post by maddogfagin on Jan 2, 2012 11:09:43 GMT
Heritage railways- Basically the UK'S steam preserved railway lines. Many small rural railway lines were closed in the late 60's early 70's because they were not making enough money. Lots of these were reopened by rail enthusiasts and are now tourist attractions, example www.watercressline.co.ukWe've got a few in the south west. My local one is the Launceston Steam Railway www.launcestonsr.co.uk/Welcome to the Jethro Tull Forum. MD
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Post by nonrabbit on Jan 2, 2012 11:15:40 GMT
Heritage railways- Basically the UK'S steam preserved railway lines. Many small rural railway lines were closed in the late 60's early 70's because they were not making enough money. Lots of these were reopened by rail enthusiasts and are now tourist attractions, example www.watercressline.co.uk ...and much kudos to the railway enthusiasts who persevered in doing so. Those routes are magical and quite a few scattered around the UK as well. They were always talking about putting a steam train on imo the second best railway journey in UK - the first being the West Highland Way - between St Erth and St Ives - The St Ives Branch line - the sound and sight of a steam train winding it's way around the bay would be class!! i40.images obliterated by tinypic/2afzzw6.jpg[/IMG]
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Post by steelmonkey on Jan 2, 2012 21:50:28 GMT
Oh yeah...we have a few of those...a narrow gauge line in Southwest Colorado from Durango to Silverton and one in Northern California from Ft Bragg to Willits....I think they are trying to restore many more....I'm all for it but the real fun is the normal big boy lines that still roll from coast to coast with little to prevent joy-riding thru worhtwhile stretches.
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Post by asongforjeffrey2 on Jan 18, 2012 17:53:40 GMT
Welcome! You'll have a lot of fun here! I just joined myself! Everyone does a fantastic job making newcomers feel welcome! The minute I saw the word "trains" I had to jump in here. Been working for "Burlington Northern RR" all over the USA for 32 years now. Whenever you want to talk trains, tull or anything else - just let me know - We could post something like "Locomotive Breath" to get started? Anyway, welcome again! Look forward to talking with you anytime! Well, can't get these "Smilies" into the text box yet, but I can tell you I'm smiling right now as I type. Oh, I've just been reminded - I have to say "keyboarding" now.....
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