Railroaders place to shoot the shit.

Freddie Krueger · Freddie Krueger

There I was at North Pole Alaska on.a layover for some of many missions. My boss, a true Evangelical believer but who wasn't one of those pain in the asses type had keys to one of two vehicles issued to us. It was winter in central Alaska where the day time temperature would maybe get to -20 degrees Ameri...

Freddie Krueger · Freddie Krueger

Today, I fined a condo for parting late at night with excessive noise. We have key fobs to gain entrance to the pools, so I let them know they will be locked out until the fine was paid. They paid up right away. I had another condo remove their planters that are overhanging a third floor balcony. A lett...

The Krink · The Krink

I retired in 1999 and havent met anyone I would call a friend locally. Maybe because I'm an introvert.

Freddie Krueger · Freddie Krueger

I finally installed the electric fireplace my wife got for XMAS. I still have to install the fake rock for the mantel, but she is happy for today.... I have another 537 more to do. I am not sure I like this retirement stuff.

Freddie Krueger · Freddie Krueger

This retired stuff sucks. Ended up in the hospital for a day for an infection in my right calf. I am falling apart here, spending more time in doctor's offices.

Freddie Krueger · Freddie Krueger

Started ophph taking one grandson tu skool because he overslept. Then I had to pick up tu others and take the one granddaughter to the wig store. It's eighth grade graduation party and she needed some hair pieces. That cost me $45 bucks. It was worth the looks I got from the women there when this Gump...

Freddie Krueger · Freddie Krueger

I replaced my cabin air filter on my car. It has been sitting in the back seat for about 8 months. I believe I am easing into this retirement thing alright. Oh yea, I bossed around the property manager and maintenance workers around yesterday......

Cy Valley · Cy Valley

I often find this cartoon strip amusing and they've also hinted different times that he's a retired railroader.

Freddie Krueger · Freddie Krueger

Just got off the phone with our newest retired guy. Sending him his dues refund and reporting his retirement to the Union. I told him that the Division will have a party. I told him it's not for him, we a celebrating because it is a big deal for us. It's better than a Christmas Party. He is selling his ho...

Cy Valley · Cy Valley

I could have had FIFTY YEARS consecutive service today, if I had stuck it out. Do they still have 50 year pins? I know they used to, long years ago. There was one old head engineer in Fort Wayne who really wanted to stick it out for fifty years, his father had been a fifty year man and, for who knows why, he...

Brizy · Brizy

So fuck allllll you guys!!!!

Calvin · Calvin

Q&A: RRB financial reports | Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (ble-t.org) The RRB concluded in the report that, barring a sudden, unanticipated, large decrease in railroad employment or substantial investment losses, the railroad retirement system will experience no ca...

Freddie Krueger · Freddie Krueger

Just received my official notice that I am retired, and will be paid by the Air Force. I can get the blue identity card.... An emotion hit me....DD form 2 Service for basic pay: 35 years... 5 months. s7 days....Reserve order number EL-2633

Cy Valley · Cy Valley

Effective January 1, 2021, LAMCO will no longer match retiree donations. Kind of sums it up, doesn't it. They say it's to bring themselves in line with other railroads, etc. Yes, we've done this several times.

Cy Valley · Cy Valley

I'm wondering who buys this stuff and how many will Snippy be ordering? https://tinyurl.com/y87upxrv

Uke · Uke

You might be eligible for recall (your option) if you're bored, and need a bit of spare folding green. LAMCO is nicely positioned for these 'new' yard jobs... [url]https://www.progressiverailroading.com/intermodal/news/Virginia-port-wraps-up-container-stack-yard-work--56796[/ur...

Uke · Uke

Well boyz and grlz, no COLA for 2016. Apparently we don't need cost of living increase, because nobody else needs, or deserves one! Yay RRB!

Cy Valley · Cy Valley

I think I finally found a picture of Snippy's first paid trip as an engineer. Check out that stovepipe top hat he chose for the occasion.

slackaction · slackaction

Cy Valley · Cy Valley

I worked with a few of these guys:

Freddie Krueger · Freddie Krueger

Hey, I read where a new GCA was installed for LAMCO! Read it on the BLET website!!!! Some one packed their bags....

The Krink · The Krink

No posts in 4 months. I sense that most of our audience is far from retirement (age wise). Uke is still a few years shy of posting here daily. Perhaps we can get a consensus on a new topic for this spot. Maybe something like "Railroad Bullshit" or "Rail News...Like it or not".

Freddie Krueger · Freddie Krueger

I believe all of you retired guys should run for office of some kind. Take a page from Donald Trump and just say wtf is on your mind. I bet some of youse would get elected.

slackaction · slackaction

Uke · Uke

Never actually gave it much consideration, but damn these folks sure make a good case for considering life outside the borders of the USA! http://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-reasons-not-to-retire-in-the-us-2014-08-07

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	Veteran's War Story, There I was...... (Preview) There I was at North Pole Alaska on.a layover for some of many missions. My boss, a true Evangelical believer but who wasn't one of those pain in the asses type had keys to one of two vehicles issued to us. It was winter in central Alaska where the day time temperature would maybe get to -20 degrees Ameri...	Freddie Krueger	2	105	3:29 PM, 11/11/24 by FMB
	President in Action ( 1 2 3 ) (Preview) Today, I fined a condo for parting late at night with excessive noise. We have key fobs to gain entrance to the pools, so I let them know they will be locked out until the fine was paid. They paid up right away. I had another condo remove their planters that are overhanging a third floor balcony. A lett...	Freddie Krueger	37	704	9:04 AM, 10/26/24 by Freddie Krueger
	Where are any friends after retirement (besides here) (Preview) I retired in 1999 and havent met anyone I would call a friend locally. Maybe because I'm an introvert.	The Krink	3	189	9:43 AM, 07/28/24 by Freddie Krueger
	Honey do List (Preview) I finally installed the electric fireplace my wife got for XMAS. I still have to install the fake rock for the mantel, but she is happy for today.... I have another 537 more to do. I am not sure I like this retirement stuff.	Freddie Krueger	1	279	5:28 PM, 07/03/24 by Freddie Krueger
	Falling Apart (Preview) This retired stuff sucks. Ended up in the hospital for a day for an infection in my right calf. I am falling apart here, spending more time in doctor's offices.	Freddie Krueger	9	227	10:16 AM, 06/29/24 by Thunderwagon5000
	This retired stuff sucked today. (Preview) Started ophph taking one grandson tu skool because he overslept. Then I had to pick up tu others and take the one granddaughter to the wig store. It's eighth grade graduation party and she needed some hair pieces. That cost me $45 bucks. It was worth the looks I got from the women there when this Gump...	Freddie Krueger	5	254	5:21 PM, 06/28/24 by jonnycantdo
	First full Dayi of Retirment (Preview) I replaced my cabin air filter on my car. It has been sitting in the back seat for about 8 months. I believe I am easing into this retirement thing alright. Oh yea, I bossed around the property manager and maintenance workers around yesterday......	Freddie Krueger	4	309	4:52 PM, 05/12/24 by Thunderwagon5000
	Retired Guy (Preview) I often find this cartoon strip amusing and they've also hinted different times that he's a retired railroader.	Cy Valley	9	524	6:13 AM, 10/07/23 by Cy Valley
	Latest Division 231 retired guy. ( 1 2 3 4 ) (Preview) Just got off the phone with our newest retired guy. Sending him his dues refund and reporting his retirement to the Union. I told him that the Division will have a party. I told him it's not for him, we a celebrating because it is a big deal for us. It's better than a Christmas Party. He is selling his ho...	Freddie Krueger	55	7930	11:25 PM, 09/23/23 by Freddie Krueger
	50 ( 1 2 ) (Preview) I could have had FIFTY YEARS consecutive service today, if I had stuck it out. Do they still have 50 year pins? I know they used to, long years ago. There was one old head engineer in Fort Wayne who really wanted to stick it out for fifty years, his father had been a fifty year man and, for who knows why, he...	Cy Valley	17	921	8:17 PM, 07/12/22 by Freddie Krueger
	I'm off again (Preview) So fuck allllll you guys!!!!	Brizy	7	1252	9:27 AM, 03/31/22 by Snippy
	Railroad Retirement Board annual financial report July 30, 2021 (Preview) Q&A: RRB financial reports \| Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Trainmen (ble-t.org) The RRB concluded in the report that, barring a sudden, unanticipated, large decrease in railroad employment or substantial investment losses, the railroad retirement system will experience no ca...	Calvin	2	648	6:22 PM, 08/05/21 by Freddie Krueger
	It's Official ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just received my official notice that I am retired, and will be paid by the Air Force. I can get the blue identity card.... An emotion hit me....DD form 2 Service for basic pay: 35 years... 5 months. s7 days....Reserve order number EL-2633	Freddie Krueger	23	2292	4:51 PM, 04/15/21 by Calvin
	Cheap, Low Life Scum (Preview) Effective January 1, 2021, LAMCO will no longer match retiree donations. Kind of sums it up, doesn't it. They say it's to bring themselves in line with other railroads, etc. Yes, we've done this several times.	Cy Valley	8	1026	2:26 PM, 09/19/20 by Cy Valley
	Clothing (Preview) I'm wondering who buys this stuff and how many will Snippy be ordering? https://tinyurl.com/y87upxrv	Cy Valley	2	964	10:39 AM, 05/18/20 by Cy Valley
	Huge news for retirees Cy and "Snippy" (Preview) You might be eligible for recall (your option) if you're bored, and need a bit of spare folding green. LAMCO is nicely positioned for these 'new' yard jobs... [url]https://www.progressiverailroading.com/intermodal/news/Virginia-port-wraps-up-container-stack-yard-work--56796[/ur...	Uke	2	2335	3:33 PM, 02/22/19 by Snippy
	Retirees nooz! ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Well boyz and grlz, no COLA for 2016. Apparently we don't need cost of living increase, because nobody else needs, or deserves one! Yay RRB!	Uke	16	4438	11:48 AM, 12/04/18 by Uke
	From One Retiree to Another (Preview) I think I finally found a picture of Snippy's first paid trip as an engineer. Check out that stovepipe top hat he chose for the occasion.	Cy Valley	3	1833	12:27 AM, 07/20/17 by The Krink
	seems bout right (Preview)	slackaction	6	1957	8:42 AM, 03/09/17 by Calvin
	Old Head Memories (Preview) I worked with a few of these guys:	Cy Valley	0	1346	8:47 AM, 03/03/17 by Cy Valley
	New GCA was installed! (Preview) Hey, I read where a new GCA was installed for LAMCO! Read it on the BLET website!!!! Some one packed their bags....	Freddie Krueger	3	1760	8:32 AM, 05/24/16 by Buckethead
	Perhaps this corner of the forum is obsolete ( 1 2 ) (Preview) No posts in 4 months. I sense that most of our audience is far from retirement (age wise). Uke is still a few years shy of posting here daily. Perhaps we can get a consensus on a new topic for this spot. Maybe something like "Railroad Bullshit" or "Rail News...Like it or not".	The Krink	28	4558	10:26 AM, 10/08/15 by Uke
	Run For Office (Preview) I believe all of you retired guys should run for office of some kind. Take a page from Donald Trump and just say wtf is on your mind. I bet some of youse would get elected.	Freddie Krueger	4	2395	3:27 PM, 09/30/15 by Uke
	Retirement ( 1 2 ) (Preview)	slackaction	21	3447	8:00 PM, 07/31/15 by Cy Valley
	Something ta consider (Preview) Never actually gave it much consideration, but damn these folks sure make a good case for considering life outside the borders of the USA! http://www.marketwatch.com/story/5-reasons-not-to-retire-in-the-us-2014-08-07	Uke	10	3147	3:04 PM, 10/17/14 by Uke
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