Thank you Travis.
Best Regards,
David Jr
Hi Fred,
Oh, yes, I remember him going on that trip, and I know he had a great time there. It is very nice to meet you.
Kind Regards,
David Jr
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Hi Sean,
You know, I have been wondering the same thing since I first came here to LSC.
My daughter and I both saw it and had a good laugh wondering how he got that name.
I would love to hear the story from someone who knows the answer.
Thanks,
David Jr
You might want to reach out to one of his “FD brothers,” nicknames are synonomous with the fire service.
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Hi Pat,
Oh, yes, you could well be right, and he brought the name here with him.
Funny thing, as a kid, I would sometimes spend time at the firehouse with him, and I remember they generally called him ‘Marconi’, or occasionally ‘Macaroni’ may slip (used to get that one a bit myself). I don’t remember them ever using the nickname Hollywood, but of course, I was not around much more than I was around.
Thanks,
Dave
Of course I asked… him
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I always thought it was indicative of his super bright smile, and to differentiate from the many other Davids here, but that’s just guesswork. I’d like to know as well!
[edit] Thanks Bill, the Berg comment explains all. And I always wondered what the “CH” stood for…
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Haha, thanks Bill… so that explains a couple things.
When I was a kid, his layout was the WM&MW (I don’t think he has used that recently, that was his indoor HO days), so I was wondering what the FOGCH is.
Regards,
Dave
Hi David. Thanks for checking in here.
I wanted to share with you one of your dad’s last acts of kindness and generosity. He learned of my plans to convert a garage style shed into a workshop/man-cave/layout room from posts on this site. He messaged me privately offering to drive up and stay for a weekend to help. I’m sure the project would not have been as successful as it had been without his help and sage advice. He wouldn’t accept any payment, or help with his expenses other than several lunches and a ride on the EBT.
Your dad was instrumental. In one late October weekend, together we framed and closed in the front. How it looked before we started…
After demo of the front wall…
Framing and closing in…
As was his normal modus operandi, he wouldn’t allow any pictures of him working and asked me to not divulge who my helper was. He truly kick started this project for me motivating me to get the interior work done over the last few months.
He was a great friend and will be missed.
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Hi Jon,
Wow, thank you for sharing. I have almost the same little garage here (which in fact my Dad came and helped me to rewire when I bought this place.)
The result looks great… the side without the window seems to be begging for some kind of RR sign.
You mention he would not allow photos of him working. I found a gem recently at the rail museum he volunteered for, working on a coach. Someone must have caught him unexpected to get this photo (and I am glad they did)
Regards,
Dave
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That empty space was a clearance requirement for the propane tanks which were installed just around the corner. I had the same thoughts and put together this rendering!
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Exactly what I was imagining Jon
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Jon;
Saw the Slow Children Playing sign and was reminded of a family story. Back when I was a child, the term " slow children" also referred to somebody like Forrest Gump. Well, we were on a car trip and my mother saw one of those signs for the first time. Her reaction was, “Humph! If those were my kids, I wouldn’t put up a sign about it!”
Best, David Meashey
Some more sign suggestions
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Dave,
Yes it’s the long-running Oxford comma debate isn’t it?
- Let’s eat grandma!
- Let’s eat, grandma!
Bob, since joining LSC my wish list has grown.
- a HMS Victory ship
- a CNC/Cutter
- a Lou’s Loo.
- flawless modelling skills
When that happens, I won’t have to explain my signage.
That’s exactly the context I intended! I am the child and the older I get the slower I get.
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And to bring this back on topic, Hollywood was the source for several real signs owned by LSC Members. My Amtrak No Trespassing and Mark Lockburner’s Railroad Crossing signs came from Dave through me.
Bob’s Hazard May Contain Nuts should be applied to this entire site!
That’s very sad news to hear. Did not know him personally but read a lot of his post. RIP. I have been away from this forum for a while and just ran across this post. Later RJD