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We met this nice man one day last year while eating lunch at Texas Tavern downtown. He and his wife came up from Louisiana to see the 611 that had just been restored and making a trip back home to Roanoke...since it has been over a year now, I can't remember his name or his connection to the train..he was a huge train buff and I think he had ridden this way back when...or worked on it...I think he said worked on the railroad...shoot, I can't remember now! I just remember how sweet he was and how many neat stories he told us while we ate lunch together!
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(cleaning out my archives!)
For more info on the 611 Click Here & HERE
He sounds like a character.
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great moment in this traditional cafe.
ReplyDeleteOne never knows whom one will meet while eating lunch in a little tavern. Sounds like an interesting guy.
ReplyDeletefolks like him are few and far between. they don't make them like him any more. i love the good old stories ... you get a feeling of how it use to be. the good ole days! ( :
ReplyDeleteEach of us are interested in some many different things.
ReplyDeleteBlimey Tanya, I can't remember last month never mind last year :) The 611 looks like an interesting spot.
ReplyDeleteLol..me too really and I should have been more clear..the 611 is a train!
DeleteI like these kind of eateries and want to check this out when going through Roanoke which I hope it's soon. Love talking to gentlemen like this and hearing their stories.
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome that they did not just let this beautiful old train sit around and rust!
ReplyDeleteAlways pleasant to meet and chat with a friendly stranger, esp one with a story.
ReplyDeleteHe does look like a character!
ReplyDeleteKind of like the quintessential American lunch counter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful, chance encounter.
ReplyDeleteA bonus to your trip to bless you with interesting stories.
ReplyDeleteIt amazes me how many people come from all over to see the 611. It is great for Roanoke and even greater for the lover of trains. genie
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that! Glad he and his wife made the journey. I bet he was interesting to talk to.
ReplyDelete611 has stolen the hearts of many. How nice they were able to make the trip.
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