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ID: 291
Publication Date: 1982-07-26
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: It Must Be Nice to Be Little
(Signed Copies)
Other Books: Suddenly Silver
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Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos
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Description: Elly, John, Elizabeth and Michael wait for their train to arrive. Michael is very excited and twenty minutes seems like forever.
Caption: Twenty minutes? - That's FOREVER!!
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ID: 292
Publication Date: 1982-07-27
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: It Must Be Nice to Be Little
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos
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Description: John, Elly, Michael and Elizabeth board the train to Vancouver. The attendant shows them two "roomettes" when Elly asked for rooms. John gets angry at Elly while the conductor tries to get out from between them.
Caption: 'Scuse me. I'll jest git by here so's you kin yell at yer wife in privit.
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ID: 293
Publication Date: 1982-07-28
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: It Must Be Nice to Be Little
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos
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Description: Michael and Elly are crammed into their roomette on the train. Michael has to use the bathroom again. Elly and John keep meeting in the hallway. Elizabeth.
Caption: We have to stop meeting like this!
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ID: 294
Publication Date: 1982-07-29
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: It Must Be Nice to Be Little
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos
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Description: While on the train to Vancouver, Michael bothers other passengers in order to amuse himself. Elly finds him after searching all over. Michael says that he cannot get lost on a train. The man he's bothering agrees.
Caption: He's right. I've told him to get lost a couple of times.
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ID: 295
Publication Date: 1982-07-30
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: It Must Be Nice to Be Little
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos
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Description: On the train to Vancouver Elly finds Michael and Elizabeth up past their bedtime in the "Observation Car" observing the adults carousing, playing cards, etc...
Caption: It's bedtime! - What are you two doing up here, Michael? This is the observation car, isn't it? We're observing!
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ID: 296
Publication Date: 1982-07-31
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: It Must Be Nice to Be Little
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos
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Description: On the train to Vancouver Michael and Elly fight for bed space.
Caption: ... I don't have enough room.
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ID: 297
Publication Date: 1982-08-02
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: It Must Be Nice to Be Little
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos
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Description: On the train to Vancouver Elly and John can't sleep. Elly is jealous of John who is sharing with Elizabeth because she is smaller. John points out that he might have more room, but Elizabeth snores.
Caption: Don't be... she snores. snmphhh gwugzzzz
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ID: 4203
Publication Date: 1982-08-03
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: It Must Be Nice to Be Little
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos
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Description: On the train to Vancouver Michael, John and Elly wonder why Elizabeth has put her sausage in her milk. Elizabeth claims it fell there by itself.
Caption: I did not put the sausage in my milk! - It felled in by itself!
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ID: 298
Publication Date: 1982-08-04
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: It Must Be Nice to Be Little
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Other Books: Suddenly Silver
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Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos
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Description: On the train to Vancouver, Michael and Elizabeth are overwhelmed by the majesty of the mountains. Michael never thought anything could be so huge. Elizabeth compared the mountains to her daddy.
Caption: Not even DADDY!
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ID: 299
Publication Date: 1982-08-05
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: It Must Be Nice to Be Little
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos
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Description: On the train to Vancouver Michael and Elizabeth drop a marble into a passenger's mouth while they are sleeping. Elly asks why. The kids are bored and couldn't find anything else.
Caption: 'Cause that's all we could find.
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ID: 300
Publication Date: 1982-08-06
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: It Must Be Nice to Be Little
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos
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Description: On the train to Vancouver John asks the conductor if he and Michael could see the Engineer. Michael doesn't really want to go but John's train obsession wins out.
Caption: But, Daddy - I don't wanna see the -mPh! Shh! I do!
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ID: 301
Publication Date: 1982-08-07
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: It Must Be Nice to Be Little
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos
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Description: The train to Vancouver is nearing its destination. Elly tells Michael and Elizabeth to clean up their stuff and get ready. They argue and Michael agrees with the advertisements that travelling by train really IS just like home.
Caption: It's just like home.
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ID: 320
Publication Date: 1982-10-14
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: It Must Be Nice to Be Little
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Other Books: Remembering Farley
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Treasuries: In The Beginning, There Was Chaos
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Description: Michael asks why Farley isn't smart like Benji or Lassie. Elly says that you have to train dogs the same way you have to train children. As Michael and Farley are equally filthy Michael wonders how his Mom can compare the two of them.
Caption: How can you compare me with him?!!
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ID: 592
Publication Date: 1984-04-14
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Just One More Hug
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: Making Ends Meet
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Description: John tells Michael about a birthday party he had as a kid. There was a train he wanted and his grandma made a cake with the train. Elizabeth comes in part way and asks if Daddy is telling a story. Michael says it's a rerun.
Caption: and there it was! All shiny and... Daddy telling a story? Sort of. It's a rerun.
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ID: 742
Publication Date: 1984-11-08
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: The Last Straw
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: Making Ends Meet
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Description: John is upset about his assistant's pregnancy. Elly tells him he has plenty of time to train someone to take over for her. John says it would be easier to replace a wife than replace someone like Jean. He immediately regrets his comparison.
Caption: Uh... figuratively speaking, that is.
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ID: 4509
Publication Date: 1985-07-01
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Keep the Home Fries Burning
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Elly is trying to write an article for the paper but is stuck. John tells Elizabeth not to bother her. He doesn't want to ruin her train of blank. This makes Elly a little angry.
Caption: You'll ruin her train of blank.
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ID: 1569
Publication Date: 1990-05-28
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: If This is a Lecture, How Long Will it Be?
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Other Books: Suddenly Silver
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Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Buying an electric train, John, Elly, Elizabeth
Caption: Good! - I'll Bring In The Rest Of It!
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ID: 5331
Publication Date: 1990-05-29
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: If This is a Lecture, How Long Will it Be?
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Other Books: Suddenly Silver
(Signed Copies)
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Buying a train set, planning an elaborate lay-out, using part of the laundry room, John, Elly, Michael, Elizabeth
Caption: - You Don't Need The Whole Laundry Room, Do You?
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ID: 1570
Publication Date: 1990-05-30
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: If This is a Lecture, How Long Will it Be?
(Signed Copies)
Other Books: Suddenly Silver
(Signed Copies)
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Second childhood, hobbies, reading Model Train Digest, Michael, Elizabeth, John
Caption: ... He Still Eats Peas
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ID: 5332
Publication Date: 1990-05-31
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: If This is a Lecture, How Long Will it Be?
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Other Books: Suddenly Silver
(Signed Copies)
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: John sets up his electric train lay-out and makes Elizabeth just watch
Caption: Just See If I Let You Play Wif Any Of My Toys!!!
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ID: 5333
Publication Date: 1990-06-01
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: If This is a Lecture, How Long Will it Be?
(Signed Copies)
Other Books: Suddenly Silver
(Signed Copies)
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Train lay-out uses up all the space in the laundry room, covers the laundry tubs, inconvenient, John, Elly
Caption: - I've Got All The Space I'll Need!
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ID: 5334
Publication Date: 1990-06-02
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: If This is a Lecture, How Long Will it Be?
(Signed Copies)
Other Books: Suddenly Silver
(Signed Copies)
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Talking in bed, enjoying the electric train set, growing up, admitting to wanting to play again, John, Elly
Caption: - You Just Have To Be Mature Enough To Admit It!!
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ID: 6192
Publication Date: 1990-07-29
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Know which book? Let us know!
Other Books: It's the Thought That Counts: The 15th Anniversary Collection
(Signed Copies)
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: John shows off his model train. Elly teases John. Model railroader club.
Caption: .. And On The Seventh Day, He Rested
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ID: 1682
Publication Date: 1990-12-08
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: What, Me Pregnant?
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Christmas shopping, train hobby makes buying gifts easier, Model Railroad, Add John and Steve. Steve's checking out the girls. Elly, Anne
Caption: And I Wouldn't Care What It Was As Long As It Made Him Happy
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ID: 1691
Publication Date: 1990-12-24
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: What, Me Pregnant?
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Christmas train runs all around the living room, tree , John, Elly, Farley
Caption: ... Let Me Know If You Think It's In The Way
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ID: 6302
Publication Date: 1996-09-22
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Growing Like a Weed
(Signed copies of this book are not currently available.)
Other Books: Suddenly Silver
(Signed Copies)
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Elizabeth shows Anthony her new rabbit. Elizabeth wants to train rabbit to use a litter box. Elly finds that April has used, tested the litter box
Caption: April!!
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ID: 3105
Publication Date: 1996-12-17
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Growing Like a Weed
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Railroad around the laundry room, train, Elly, April, Mr. B
Caption: He Said It Sorta Made The Room More Useful!
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ID: 3107
Publication Date: 1996-12-19
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Growing Like a Weed
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Other Books: N/A
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Train, railway tracks, conversation piece, disagreement, John, Elizabeth, April, Elly, Edgar, Mr. B., rabbit
Caption: Boy, He Was Sure Right About That!
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ID: 3556
Publication Date: 1999-09-01
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Graduation: A Time For Change
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Other Books: Suddenly Silver
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Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Seeing Elizabeth off to university, train, Michael, Weed, Elly, John, April, Lizardbreath.
Caption: The First Step Seems Like Such A Big One!
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ID: 3557
Publication Date: 1999-09-02
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Graduation: A Time For Change
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Other Books: Suddenly Silver
(Signed Copies)
Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: Riding the train to university, freedom, fees, Elizabeth, Michael, John, April, Elly
Caption: An' That'll Be $6.75 For The Sandwich An' Soda
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ID: 10966
Publication Date: 2000-06-08
First Published On (if retro):
Collection Book: Family Business
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Other Books: Suddenly Silver
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Treasuries: We're still working on this!
Description: The model railroader club arrives to see John's train layout being built in the yard. Elly brings drinks. Tin lizzies. 1930s
Caption: A railwayman always knows when there's trains a-comin'!
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