[Steve S.]

You have to know the Aster "Secret Handshake " :

The "Secret handshake[/i] " is only trusted to those Aster owners that own the most highly sought after prized Aster articulated engines or Aster engines that have individual, real, (not a casting) leaf springs.
This handshake is more guarded and harder to obtain then the formula for Coca Cola .

 

[Steve S.]

Gosh, I sure wish that ASTER had their own steam oil and distilled water so I could buy it from them. If they did, I know that it would be much, much better then what I am now using.

 

[Steve S.]

Zubi, is it safe to store an ASTER engine with ASTER water in it ??????

Charles, I like the idea of personalized plates with ASTER on them. To bad there would not be enough room for ASTER SNOB.

 

[Steve S.]

Terry, not to worry....................your ASTER engine has individual (not a casting) leaf springs. Your in!! If you ever make it to Houston I can teach you the SECRET HANDSHAKE .

Now me, I could never be an ASTER SNOB . By the way................hey Zubi, where can I order that ASTER steam oil and water from? I know its got to be better then the rest.

 

[Steve S.]

Posted By Charles on 17 Mar 2010 08:35 AM
I forgot one very important check list item that all Aster owners have available to them that most others would peg them as snobbish:

A tube of the Official brand of Japan bathroom caulk issued through Aster

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But Charles, one thing that I too failed to mention. To be at the utmost top of the ASTER SNOB hierarchy, the ASTER SNOB can only own ASTER factory built RTR engines. Thus, said ASTER SNOB would not even know that petty things such as caulk would even exist. But I must admit, a tube of ASTER caulk would look good in a ASTER SNOBS tool box for ASTER "Show and tell and brag" sessions.

Now Jeff, where can I get one of those towels?????? You better keep an eye on it when you come to Houston. It could surely disappear.

 

[Steve S.]

Gosh.................... ASTER neck ties, ASTER caulk, ASTER towels, ASTER shirts, ASTER steam oil, and ASTER water. You all really know how to hurt a guy. Right when I thought I was top ASTER SNOB DOG I find out that there are so many things I did not even know about. Kind of put me in my place

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Hey Jeff, be sure and bring that towel with you when you come to Houston, OK ??

 

[Steve S.]

Posted By Dan Pantages on 19 Mar 2010 09:51 AM
Having the Aster tie doesn’t count unless you have the Aster tie clip to go with it.
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Tie clip too

.......................... I may never be able to round all this stuff up to be a proper ASTER SNOB !

 

[Steve S.]

Posted By tacfoley on 20 Mar 2010 04:31 AM
Aster-log'oed night attire should help you round off your day....along with your snuggly Aster hot water bag.............

tac - proud member of Honourable Fraternity of the Leafsprung Aster Locomotive Brotherhood
http://www.ovgrs.org/
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Remember now, that should say, "Honourable Fraternity of the Real individual (not a casting)[/b] Leafsprung Aster Locomotive Brotherhood." This makes a huge difference in the Aster SNOB hierarchy.

 

[Steve S.]

Posted By John Allman on 20 Mar 2010 07:55 AM
Steve - whatever you do, don't tell them about the real difference between an Aster and an Aster Snob's Aster. All the former locomotives have special left hand twist fastners, so we can tell the patrician engines from the proletriat ones.
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Gosh John, I had to dig out the ol' dictionary to see what "Patrician [/i]" and "Proletriat " even means. But yes, a true ASTER SNOB should own at least one of the "Patrician" class of ASTER engines. All others are just ASTER SNOB wanna' be's.


However................. Articulated ASTERS[/b] and those with individual (not casting) leaf springs should still make the ASTER[/b] SNOB[/b] grade.

 

[Steve S.]

Posted By Dave -- Use Coal on 20 Mar 2010 10:59 AM

Well now, I see that Art refers to Jeff as "the Aster Guru." I certainly agree that Jeff in an Aster Guru --- but I wonder if there could be others. Now that we have (?) sorted out the requirements for an Aster Snob, maybe we can also sort out the requirements for and Aster Guru.
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Lets see,...........ASTER GURU. UMMMMMMM[/i].........., Let me think about this. I think that it would have to be one that has successfully built at least two ASTER engines that have three cylinders or more. Or, any ASTER kit that has more then three "E" clips that have to be put on. I hate those darn "E" clips.

It took me three days (and almost caused my Wife and Daughters to throw me out of the house) to change out one tiny "E" clip on one of my ASTER engines.

Did I say that I hate those darn "E" clips

 

[Steve S.]

Charles, I have always been amazed at the many things that you and the "Steam Whisperer" have figured out in this hobby. The best part for you is not only have you been able to enjoy this great hobby, but you have had your Son along with you too. I have not needed to use the shop yet, maybe its because most are ASTERS and they are holding up well (I know, the ASTER SNOB in me just came out) but if I ever do.....................I would not hesitate to send them to you guys for work.


SA # 1888
AS # 0001 ASTER SNOB that is.
WIWAAG # 0000 WISH I WAS A ASTER GURU that is.

 

[Steve S.]

ASTERISTA.................... I like that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!