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francovance1
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Sorry everyone, for barging in without introducing myself. The name's Frank or Franco....I'll answer to either. I'm a diesel fit
ter/mechanic from southern Ireland- Co. Waterford.
My interest in steam goes back forty odd years to the little mamod I murdered when I was eight. My next steam experience was in the mid eighties, when I took part in the restoration of a Ransom's,
agricultural engine....it was a hell of an experience...hot riveting, and so on. At the moment I have just two engines- a d16 Wilesco, and an S50 Stuart, but I expect it to grow considerably!
That's about it, except to say that the blame for my present condition lies squarely on the shoulder's of two men...Indiana Rog, and Calypso, whose utube videos triggered it!
Gentlemen..thank you!!!
Franco. |
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Steve_S
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Welcome to the forum Frank! I'm sure you'll find this a friendly place, and we like nothing better than to talk steam. And yes, your collection is bound to grow!  |
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MooseMan
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Ah, strong men have been brought to their knees by Rog's videos!
Welcome from Cardiff Frank! Lovely part of the world you're from!
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Dampfmaschine
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Hi Frank - Welcome from Scotland 
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Sandman
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Les
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Hi and welcome to the forum. 
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Steamfan
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Welcome from Illinois!
Take no offense from my signature, it refers to locomotives only.
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johnreid
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Welcome from Indiana USA, I am sure you will enjoy it here.
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calypso
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| Posted: Tue Apr 14, 2009 9:26 pm Post subject: Re: introduction |
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| francovance1 wrote: | the blame for my present condition lies squarely on the shoulder's of two men...Indiana Rog, and Calypso, whose utube videos triggered it!
Gentlemen..thank you!!!
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You're welcome Franco.
I'll have to include appropriate warnings in my future videos.
Danger. Watching this video may result in addiction to this hobby, and may also result in a massive depletion of your bank account.
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paul_c
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Videos are nothing compared to the real thing, dive in and get those fingers burnt. Welcome from Oz
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CuriousSteam
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Hi Frank and welcome to the Forum
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IndianaRog
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Hi Franco...welcome to the forum and I'm delighted that my videos had a hand in breaking your will and bringing you into the steam fold!!!
I too am from Indiana (if not obvious)...there are three of us known steamers here in the middle of the US and more in the fringe states.
Good to have you with us.
Roger
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steamgranny
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steamyjim
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Welcome to the forum
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Graham-Jilly
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another welcome from Oz
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