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IndianaRog

It was brought to my attention that I never quite got around to filling out a letter of introduction of sorts after joining this forum in Dec. '06...thought I did...sorry!!!

I will hereby make amends and tell you more about me than you can probably stand...in bullet point fashion, a holdover from my working years (been retired now 3 years, mid '50's and in my former working years I worked in the pharmaceutical industry)
- I live in Indiana, USA (4 hours drive so. of Chicago for reference)
- I love Indiana Jones movies so in a corny moment I dubbed myself "IndianaRog" for online use and my website...the "Temple of Steam"
- Married, 3 grown kids, 4 dogs, 4 tortoises and I live in a lovely wooded spot overlooking a small lake...been here over 20 years
- Got my first steam toy at age 10...a Fleischmann which I still have, got back into the hobby about 5 years ago...eBay is my primary source, as out here in corn country, toy steam engines are non-existent.
- I'm half English...mum was a war bride conned into coming to America by a fast talking US Navyman after WWII
- I met my first toy steam collector about 3 years ago...a guy with the name "Mooseman"!!! We have not actually met, but became best of friends via email...I've got a few Bowmans now and Moose has a few Jensens
- I collect Jensens, Empires, Karsten Gintschels, Bowman, Mamods (of late) and a host of other one offs...love to restore them, buy, sell, trade...keep honing the collection and building shelves!!
- Met my first real collector in person 18 mo. ago driving to Kentucky to find him...then just recently drove to Detroit to meet up with forum members Oldstuff and Sandman...5 years collecting and only 3 guys met in person...envious of UK steam get togethers!
- Lastly, I agreed to become a moderator on the forum in April '07...been a fascinating side of the forum...but glad I did

That's about it...condolences if you have actually read this far

cheers,
Rog
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Mamodman123 · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 4:29 pm Post subject:

Really good to have you here Rog!

It's been a pleasure talking to you about steam in general

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James · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 4:33 pm Post subject:

Rog you're a legend.

WELCOME TO THE FORUM!
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Griffin · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 5:44 pm Post subject:

Welcome to the Forum Rog

A nice introduction there.

It's always a pleasure to read your posts.
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Sandman · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 7:38 pm Post subject:

Enjoyed the intro Rog.

We'll have to meet up again.

You're even more of a legend face to face.

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Welcome to the forum

I actually wonder now if I ever introduced myself

MTA · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:39 pm Post subject:

Pharmaceutical industry ay? Sounds interesting!

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Graham-Jilly · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 8:44 pm Post subject:

Welcome Rog
now I wonder if we have done an intro ??
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Chris · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:45 pm Post subject:

Suppose I should write one of these things at some point...

I never bothered as I thought I might buy one engine, and then not come here very often... seems I was wrong about that!

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Griffin · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:51 pm Post subject:

Come to think about it I too never did a proper introduction.

Combined with the old forum I have only been on here for over a year. Might be a little late now

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Howdy Partner!
Hope you enjoy your stay!

I may write one on these things one day while being bored.

IndianaRog · Posted: Fri Jun 01, 2007 9:59 pm Post subject:

OK...if I could bare my soul 6 months after joining, sounds like a few others could do the same. What the heck, it's fun to read and we can then find your weak spots!!!

As for my former life in the pharmaceutical industry before blessed retirement...I was a pill pusher (drug salesman), then worked the advertising and promotional side, worked the manufacturing side that made the pills (Speke near Liverpool was a frequent visit in the '80's and 90's) and finally got sent to purgatory...regulatory division working with the US FDA...if ever there was a reason to hang up your hat and retire, that FDA experience did it for me!!!

OK, come on...the rest of you guys (and gals) who can't remember if they introduced themselves...lets hear your story

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Manxman · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 5:57 am Post subject:

I don't feel I can say welcome, or hello or anything. I feel we already know each other so well. What a strange 6 months this has been. This is a great forum and it is nearly our birthday. I agree that it seems a good idea to get to know everyone a little bit more and I've enjoyed your story. Thanks.
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mc_mc · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 7:39 am Post subject:

Rog, thanks for all the friendly advice and support that you've given me and other members over the past six months and for sharing your expertise and collection with us. Long may it continue!

Wallace · Posted: Sat Jun 02, 2007 8:57 am Post subject:

Great to read that Rog

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