Tongue in Cheek

Milne Feb 10, 2005

  1. Milne

    Milne TrainBoard Supporter

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    Shares expected to rise.

    CN has announced another initiative to raise the value of CN shares. A consultant, the presidents cousin, has released a report on cost savings measures that the railway should implement. The most promising is a program called "decorative maintenance asset relocation". After long term testing, it was decided to paint the bottom portion of level crossing structures every year, and the top half every other year. This intensive program is expected to save the corporation $3,217.54 over 10 years. Share price should rise almost .0004 cents, and the bonus paid to the president will rise by $723.11
    Our ever alert reporter took this picture of one of the prototype test structures.

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    Further information can be obtained from Company spokesman, Charlie Farquharson.
     
  2. BoxcabE50

    BoxcabE50 HOn30 & N Scales Staff Member TrainBoard Supporter

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    Actually, it would not surprise me at all, to learn of a similar real program. I've had contact with RR corporate types, that come up with nonsense that sounds just like this! And get not only paid for it, but praised as well.

    :rolleyes:

    Boxcab E50
     
  3. BarstowRick

    BarstowRick TrainBoard Supporter

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    It appears, the top half will be the most expensive half to paint. Let's see if we do this in thirds. Left upper half next year. The right upper half the year after and the bottom part three years from now. Yessiree, I think I can put in for a raise.
     
  4. Milne

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    What about Bob?

    We found him.

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