Ponder Wonder

 I was recently asked a question that I'm not sure if I was ever asked.

Why is this blog called "The Paper Train Express?"

The greatest reason was, when I searched up the title, nobody had taken it before. I wanted this blog to be easily found, but also uniquely named, which was no easy feat.
The specific words were chosen based on a combination of interests and purpose:

"Train" because I enjoy trains. I'm not die-hard into miniature sets and don't know every name of every locomotive, but I like their function, their look, the way they've helped shape and grow cities and towns.

"Paper" because I saw the blank post page like a piece of blank loose-leaf in a journal. As well, I foresaw PTE as a news-type outlet, though the extent it would be wasn't planned.

Finally, "Express", because I intended posts to be a quick read. Pictures helped with that, being they could summarize part of or an entire post with whatever reaction images I pulled from the net. (Or drew, but back then I was posting too much to keep up with drawings. Now I'd have to get carpal tunnel to catch up with old posts, so it's a tricky situation that I'm still looking into.)

 So there you have it. I figured this post would be suitable for today, since today marks the 9th anniversary of this blog.
I know, it's hard to believe for me too. It's all thanks to you, the PTE readers. Somehow always curious what I'm up to next. I can't guarantee I'll be able to keep up posting too constantly, though after doing the filtering and post combing, I've realized that a lot of the posts in the years with highest post counts are filler: being either just a picture, just a feature (Lookin' at you spoiler/button posts), or  a news-style update.
What I can take from that: PTE is as good as it's ever been!
Or PTE was never good.

Pte shutdown when

In Other News...Banners Are Back!!hopefully monthly

Proper Train Express

I know, it's madness. TWO posts in one month?? What is this, 2013?

Anyway, I've started work on a long overdue task. PTE posts have not contained profanity for years, but some of the eldest posts from the early days on this blog most certainly did.
I've done the painstaking task of trying to comb through every post and filter out the bad. I've managed to get the worst of it, but I'll be continuing work for the next bit. If you do find an offensive post, please let me know in the comments, and I will address/delete the post as necessary.

And if you comment 'Every post is offensive' in an attempt to shut PTE down, I've thought of that, so too late stole your thunder.

September Post

Your Monthly Update Post!!*

I visited Gamer Jay's cabin this past weekend. It was a wonderful retreat, nice to spend time with him and his family. They have a little dachshund named Tubey, and he was the cutest little pupper. He would snuggle up on my lap. He'd whine at my room door so he could curl up on my bed and sleep. I mean, he kept sleeping in the center of the bed, but... still cute.

GJ and I also spent one of the days exploring the laketown nearby. We went on a Sunday, so some places were closed, but we still had a good time. I behaved with my finances mostly, buying a candy sampler just for kicks. (It was a good deal I swear)

Now back home, it's business as usual. Later this month my mom will be visiting though, which should be good. No other news for now!

*Posts are not meant to actually be monthly and this notation is in hopes that Eric Riccy rectifies this. Blame the win10tho for being glitchy about PTE functioning correctly.