The Semi-Retired Foamer has been a railfan since he was around 5 years old, oh yes a very young age, an age when one really should avoid being involved with the gunzel community to any great extent. A few rather unsavoury people bringing that fact home.
After a few decades of train chasing, one decided to break with protocol and get married, thus leading to a severe cut in railfan activity.
Subsequent dealings with hate breeders, lunatics, mental defectives and self-appointed preservation overlords lead to an even greater decrease in my hobby participation.
However things have changed thanks to our small group of trusted mates, interest has returned, and now I have become a bit more involved yet again.
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Over the years I have tried my best to further both the hobby, as well as the friendships that it brings. I have done this by setting up proactive groups both here in Australia, as well as the Philippines. It is with huge honour that I am often considered the founding father of the railfan hobby in the Philippines (my second home).
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I don't take the hobby too seriously and I am a friend to anyone who is good and genuine. But never forgive those who have used their hate to destroy my hobby or hurt the friends within it.

Let's Make The Hobby Great Again!
I aim to share the era that I considered mine, the 80s and 90s. I also like to help promote, and even raise funds for, the various heritage societies that keep the era alive
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Sunday, October 21, 2007

So What Causes A Spadge Throsby Nowdays?



As one steadily proceeds through life towards the guaranteed doom we all face, I find myself interested in some more specific areas of the hobby.

Gone be the days when a huge mainliner would entice, or a branchline wheatie would arouse, replaced by interests in former coal lines of the Hunter region, narrow gauge railways, the history of railways in the Philippines and hanging out at karaoki nights with all the Filipina hornbags one can find.

Yeeeeeeeeesss occasionally the 'Semi-Retired Foamer' can still be found lineside passing time looking at trains (and passing hornbags), but in reality one is no more happier than when engrossed in the areas he enjoys most.

Hunter Diamonds Yahoogroup
This forum was recently set up to explore the history of the coal railways of New South Wales Hunter coalfields, a special emphasis on the SMR and RVR. It also extends to include the current day operations in the region.
If ya feel like talkin, then head on over.


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Check out the 'Semi Retired Foamer' blog next week for a sordid look at my activities after dark. It isn't for the faint hearted.

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