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Thread ID: 111582 2010-08-03 02:36:00 Sir William Cornelius Van Horne Roscoe (6288) PC World Chat
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1124194 2010-08-03 02:36:00 He was chairman of the Canadian Pacific Railroad, in 1882, when the railroad was built. One of the important functions of the line was to bring the tourists.

His motto was:

"Since we can't export the scenery, we shall have to import the tourists."

Great saying. Knew that you would want to know that.:)
Roscoe (6288)
1124195 2010-08-03 03:32:00 Wow!!! Thanks for sharing that exciting bit of news.

Now I will be able to sleep tonight, safe in the knowledge that my life has been enhanced by ................................
Zippity (58)
1124196 2010-08-03 05:52:00 Knew that you would be impressed.

Glad to know I was able to help with your insomnia.:sleep
Roscoe (6288)
1124197 2010-08-03 05:56:00 "His remains were interred at Oakwood Cemetery in Joliet, Illinois."

Thought you might like to know that :)
Zippity (58)
1124198 2010-08-03 06:09:00 Personally I am going to be cremated and have my ashes mixed with several tons of organic fertiliser supplied by Bulls and scattered over all of NZ.

That way I will become part of the land that Maori worship so much. :thumbs:
Snorkbox (15764)
1124199 2010-08-03 09:02:00 Personally I am going to be cremated and have my ashes mixed with several tons of organic fertiliser supplied by Bulls and scattered over all of NZ.

That way I will become part of the land that Maori worship so much. :thumbs:
You must be one big lad.:)
mikebartnz (21)
1124200 2010-08-03 09:52:00 You must be one big lad.:)

Make that lots of BS.
Snorkbox (15764)
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