Grumpy Old Railroader
@lbholder99.bsky.social
Retired railroad conductor. Strong union background. Progressive. Environmentalist. Watercolor Artist.
Turkeys, raccoons and coyotes have invaded USA suburbs.
December 20, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Turkeys, raccoons and coyotes have invaded USA suburbs.
As someone who has had 27 Mohs surgeries on my face and arms in the last 20 years, I think it has a lot to do with melanin. I worked outside for 40 years, so maybe I had more exposure
December 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
As someone who has had 27 Mohs surgeries on my face and arms in the last 20 years, I think it has a lot to do with melanin. I worked outside for 40 years, so maybe I had more exposure
Not gonna lie. White men exposing skin to sun results in skin cancer down the road.
Been there. Done that
Been there. Done that
December 20, 2025 at 6:55 PM
Not gonna lie. White men exposing skin to sun results in skin cancer down the road.
Been there. Done that
Been there. Done that
Every winter, I wish for summer and every summer I wish for winter. I've been doing that for nigh on 40 years
December 9, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Every winter, I wish for summer and every summer I wish for winter. I've been doing that for nigh on 40 years
C rations for all, including Officer's Mess
November 7, 2025 at 1:41 AM
C rations for all, including Officer's Mess
Anything you want or need is always upstairs when downstairs and vice versa. 20 years have passed since we got rid of our 2-story house. No regrets.
October 24, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Anything you want or need is always upstairs when downstairs and vice versa. 20 years have passed since we got rid of our 2-story house. No regrets.
If ever you need historical info re asbestos in the railroad industry, a Texas law firm has been handling asbestos claims since the 1970s. My now deceased railroader father has been getting settlements in dribs and drabs since his retirement in 1988. Just last week, another check went to my mom
October 21, 2025 at 2:03 AM
If ever you need historical info re asbestos in the railroad industry, a Texas law firm has been handling asbestos claims since the 1970s. My now deceased railroader father has been getting settlements in dribs and drabs since his retirement in 1988. Just last week, another check went to my mom
Real old timers don't have shoes that have shoelaces
October 13, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Real old timers don't have shoes that have shoelaces
My Pappy used to say:
"Plant the garden when the Dandylions bloom."
"Plant the garden when the Dandylions bloom."
August 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
My Pappy used to say:
"Plant the garden when the Dandylions bloom."
"Plant the garden when the Dandylions bloom."
It doesn't cost to belong to a union, it pays!
August 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It doesn't cost to belong to a union, it pays!
Tell us you don't know how to use Google without using the word Google
August 12, 2025 at 11:21 PM
Tell us you don't know how to use Google without using the word Google
Wear a freaking hat in the sun. Us white boys start getting skin cancer at about your age. More so when you do not wear a hat and long sleeves
May 26, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Wear a freaking hat in the sun. Us white boys start getting skin cancer at about your age. More so when you do not wear a hat and long sleeves
While there were black brakmen, only white brakemen got promoted to conductors. It was not until Railroad Trainmen v Howard at the SCOTUS in 1952 that overturned this practice
May 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
While there were black brakmen, only white brakemen got promoted to conductors. It was not until Railroad Trainmen v Howard at the SCOTUS in 1952 that overturned this practice
Unions were complicit about racism also. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainment represented conductors, brakemen and porters. The BRT negotiated agreements that took work away from porters (black) and gave the work to brakemen.
May 25, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Unions were complicit about racism also. The Brotherhood of Railroad Trainment represented conductors, brakemen and porters. The BRT negotiated agreements that took work away from porters (black) and gave the work to brakemen.
Not just railroaders who do not understand the RLA, but more than a few union representatives have only a vague understanding of the RLA and how it applies. You provided a succinct description
May 20, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Not just railroaders who do not understand the RLA, but more than a few union representatives have only a vague understanding of the RLA and how it applies. You provided a succinct description
America is in chaos, Musk is destroying our institutions and Trump is openly for sale but TFNYT is reporting on Dems fee fees about a former president? Exactly why I no longer subscribe to NYT
May 19, 2025 at 9:14 PM
America is in chaos, Musk is destroying our institutions and Trump is openly for sale but TFNYT is reporting on Dems fee fees about a former president? Exactly why I no longer subscribe to NYT
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May 18, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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Use the best:
Paints
Brushes
Paper (300 lb)
Good craftsmen use the best tools. It makes a big difference
Paints
Brushes
Paper (300 lb)
Good craftsmen use the best tools. It makes a big difference
May 17, 2025 at 2:42 AM
Use the best:
Paints
Brushes
Paper (300 lb)
Good craftsmen use the best tools. It makes a big difference
Paints
Brushes
Paper (300 lb)
Good craftsmen use the best tools. It makes a big difference
A sponge is an essential tool in making leaves
April 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
A sponge is an essential tool in making leaves