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COFFEE POT #3, March 2010 for all to take a drink and chat. Welcome all posters. 4 yrs old and still going. Sweet ice tea too.

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Posted by Ole Timer on Sunday, April 11, 2010 7:59 PM

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hello guys, welcome back fife.  someone said you were insulted at mention of the yatchet.  i am glad you were back. hello old timer, respectfully you are wrong, and please take the word for this old unbiased enlisted man, the flagship of the yankee navy is not the yatchet, but the uss nimitz.  ask rt, he has seen it. anyone buy any neat trains lately?  or is everyone busy killing beavers?grandson caught 30 bluegills yesterday.  navyjack   

 The Nimitz may be the flagship of the United States Navy ..... but as far as the north of the mason dixon line yankee only navy the yatchet is their flagship .... I think you're getting a little confused with the local pot north - SOUTH conflict ... LOL ... and the U.S.A ..... Whistling   .... the United States Navy is'nt the Yankee navy ......  LOL ...... Whistling

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, April 11, 2010 8:25 AM

Great fishing report but wrong Coffee Pot.  Last month's.

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Posted by navyjack on Sunday, April 11, 2010 8:14 AM

hello guys, welcome back fife.  someone said you were insulted at mention of the yatchet.  i am glad you were back. hello old timer, respectfully you are wrong, and please take the word for this old unbiased enlisted man, the flagship of the yankee navy is not the yatchet, but the uss nimitz.  ask rt, he has seen it. anyone buy any neat trains lately?  or is everyone busy killing beavers?grandson caught 30 bluegills yesterday.  navyjack   

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Thursday, April 1, 2010 4:06 PM

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And further more.....Banged Head Banged Head Banged Head Banged Head....

DID I HEAR DRAMA QUEENS?????

Fear not, Rich, Roy, Fife, DougM, JimSP, and Banks.  Even when they are in their 30's, married, have kids, and have long since moved out!   Banged HeadBanged HeadBanged HeadBanged HeadBanged Head  Sorry, Dennis, you can't join the club until yours becomes a teen.

 I received the classic, irate  "The teacher is picking on my poor, sweet, innocent, could never do anything wrong, the teacher needs to adjust her teacjhing methods, my daughter is misunderstood" phone call yesterday regarding my 6yo granddaughter.  So over the phone I was silently nodding my head in agreement with the teacher while feigning shock and dismay to my daughter.  Daughter picked up on my sarcasm, though.  

Apparently the "No Daughter Drama," as well as the "Once Son Moves Out He Stays Out"  clauses in my parental contract have been repeatedly violated.  I'd move to the North Pole, leaving no forwarding address, but I am certain they would hunt me down.

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Thursday, April 1, 2010 3:41 PM

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Let's see, we've got one dike patrolling, and one lizard wranglin'...I'm just gonna take a looooooong sip from my coffee cup and back slowly away....

Fife......Big Smile  and one Chief playing with his tomatoes.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 10:50 PM

A last post I guess before the New POT tomorrow.

Brutus - prayers for your wife Angel

8n - prayers for your wife Angel and hope your mother gets better quickly.

Hope everyone has a good day tomorrow!

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Posted by Brutus on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 10:31 PM

Prayers for those in the rainy areas, Moms and Dads in rehab, grandparents raising grandchildren, back surgeries, and all the rest of us and our loved ones.

Wife is doing okay - has ups and downs with numbers, which is expected but stressful.  Last to recover will be her hemoglobin, since that was the thing most affected before.  She'll probably need a transfusion tomorrow.  We were going to go to KC this weekend, but her Mom is sick with a bug, so can't do it - too dangerous.

Nice talks with RT, SJ and Charlie tonight.  Doing some big wishing on the new Lionel catalog (online) - need to get a paper copy soon. 

Tardis is ready - banilla will be good, but no pie, had a piece of cake tonight already.  Beacons on!

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Posted by 8ntruck on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:22 PM

Sunny and mid 70's today. 

Checked e-mails when I got home this evening and got the great news that mom has been released from the re-hab center.  She and her knew knee went home today.  My sister will be able to spend some time with her as she gets used to being back at home. 

Banks - My wife had a pinched nerve flare up last November.  She went through some pain control treatments that did not help much.  We finally got in last week to see an orthipedic specialist - good news/bad news.  Good news, we know what is causing the pinched nerve, bad news is that it is three vertibrae with two cracks each.  She is wearing a back brace now, which helps some, but ultimately, she will have to get surgery.  She is feeling well enough that she has signed up for water arobics - calorie burn to loose some weight, which will help her back and get her in better shape for surgery.

Too busy this week at work to get to the LHS.  The new Lionel catalogs probably arrived there on Tuesday.

Prayers for those in need - especially those dealing with wet weather.

All for now.

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Posted by jonadel on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:46 PM

 

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Back for ribbon cutting at liquor store [lots of food but no free samples Whistling]. 

Mr. Chief, my friend--- you are goofy enough without any free samples, they KNOW your history, get over it Tongue

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Posted by dwiemer on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:46 PM

Great to see you stopped by Banks.  Regarding the red dirt, we have Georgia Red Clay.  Hard as steel to dig into when it is dry and slick as snot when you are driving on it when it is wet.  But it does make for some good peaches, peanuts, and vidalia onions.  It is also the soil of choice for Horse Shoe pits, if that means anything to anyone. 

Was going to go to bed earlier, but wife was still up and I got the bug to go run some trains.  Ran the Southern Mikado using the Legacy control.  Was real sweet!, but I did notice several spots on the layout that need some trimming to make the larger pieces be able to negotiate some curves.  I did have one derailment...I was trying to push some scale box cars from the back of the layout and it worked fine till it got to a turn.  No damage and it was fun.

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Posted by Banks on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 8:18 PM

 Hello all,

Busy as heck lately,I've skimmed the POT to get caught up. Seems I missed an Anniversary and Birthday,

8N, what's up with your Mrs' back?

On the subject of daughters. Mine is 31. got to say she caused her Mom and I someBanged Head but I think she turned out pretty well.

Not much on the train front

There's a train show near Cumberland on May 1st. Anybody know of it? I've never been to it so I am hoping for some input from the forum.

Best get to bed

 

Prayers for all who may need them

 

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Posted by Ole Timer on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 7:17 PM

FIFEY .... home from another trip to Cumberland today .... got 2 huge bags of that special DARK RED soil and rocks that can only be gotten in that area . Have to go back next week ... may get more . Now to sift it all through window screen and larger square screening to sort sizes .  Big Smile

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Posted by laz 57 on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:40 PM

WOW, YUZ GUYZ going to the "HEADBANGERs BALL?  Oh well why notBanged HeadBanged HeadBanged HeadBanged HeadBanged Head.

Not to bad didn't feel a thing.

Later,

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:03 PM

Evening all

As far as daughters go had two and they went in two different directions Banged HeadDisapproveGrumpy Banged HeadDisapproveGrumpy Banged HeadDisapproveGrumpy go figure.  Oldest got mixed into drugs and became an Alien

I can only hope better for the granddaughters we are raising.

We just finished supper and the kids are out playing in the yard.  Going to call them in soon to go over spelling words.  I bribe them with M&M's.  Each word they spell correct gets them one M&M.

Good Night and may God bless

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Posted by sir james I on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 6:02 PM

Good Evening All

A beautiful day near 70.

Grannys already talkin window washing, they'd be dirty again in a week. Oh well I'll just wait for the thingy and maybe have pie and banilla before it gets here...S.J.

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Posted by dwiemer on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 5:54 PM

Good Afternoon everyone.  Has been a good day.  Took care of a few cases and home in time to make some vegetable soup for bride who is not feeling well (I put Cayenne Pepper in it, so she should light up soon).  Regarding daughters, I have one who is 5 right now.  Given the discussions over the last day or so, I think I will have my hands full.  Let me get one in:Banged Head

Chief, I saw a locomotive like you just got, but I think it is about to go for more than I am willing to pay right now.  According to the information on the specs, it will haul 50+ modern cars.  Sounds like a great piece.

Regarding missing you this morning, had the thought you were getting Lucy made up as you mentioned it yesterday. 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 4:10 PM

Hey!!!!  I forgot to post this AM [as if anyone noticed Sad ].  Was real buys.  Took Lucy to the beauty parlor in neighboring town by 7 AM.  Back for ribbon cutting at liquor store [lots of food but no free samples Whistling].  Trimmed limbs and shoveled beds in garden [yes all of them are ready for planting].  Planted squash and zucchini.  Tomato plants will be ready first of next week.  Got some now three feet tall [started early and plenty of liquid fertilizer].  Did get in a running of the new C&O.  Took the Big Boy off of the layout.  It does not like Realtrax 072 switches.  Will throw a traction tire about every other switch.  This C&O will pull just as many cars and so much easier to run.  It will not have the Big Boy's siding.

Mike C, post any time you can.  If you don't post, we will not be happy.  Just can not think of enough "digs" to get you a lot.

Howard Brown, special prayer this AM for you and all of your neighbors.  Also included Jack.  Called Jack's cell and it did not gurgle so I guess he is OK.  Howard, would have called you but do have the number.

Fifey, Roy and Doug M., I raised two daughters of the ex-wife's from little girls to grown, have one of my own and raised Pam's from a little girl to grown.  Now that is 4 DAUGHTERS!!!!  BURRRR.  [only one boy].

Lucy is now the prettiest dog in dogdum.  She is now off to the lake with her Dad,  Back Sat. night.  God bless and have a safe holiday.  BTW: Sunny and 10+ degrees above normal [hot for this time of the year].  Also the lake is 5 feet out of the banks so all the ramps are closed. DisapproveAngry   

BTW: will not get to the wireless tonight so I pass the wond to RT.  RT is always the reminder of "start a new Coffee Pot".  RT, I just copy the title and paste.  Then I change the month and the count.  Thanks you CARPETBAGGER.        

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 4:08 PM

Having a great day here.  Went to the local Ford dealer on my way home to check out 2010 Mustang GTs.  Amazing doesn't do them justice.  Gorgeous inside and outside. As soon as I pushed the clutch to the floor and turned the key, that was all the motivation I need to finish the semester and start working full time.Big Smile

When I got home, there was a note saying that the Probe was ready, so I picked it up.  They did a beautiful job.Thumbs UpThumbs Up  I had my doubts (and no sleep last night), but they did a great job.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 3:41 PM

 A-loooo-ha, Doug. Ain't it the truth, Sir J.
Fife, Roy and RIch, I got a daughter too.Banged HeadBanged Head

Back from visiting Lake Geneva, WI. Overpaid for lunch. Got a parking ticket. Lovely day.  Wink

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Posted by dougdagrump on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 2:44 PM

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fifedog

Let's see, we've got one dike patrolling, and one lizard wranglin'...I'm just gonna take a looooooong sip from my coffee cup and back slowly away....

 

And don't forget --- seedless tomatoes planted from seed!ConfusedBanged HeadWhistling

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 1:17 PM

fifedog

Let's see, we've got one dike patrolling, and one lizard wranglin'...I'm just gonna take a looooooong sip from my coffee cup and back slowly away....

 

And don't forget --- seedless tomatoes planted from seed!ConfusedBanged HeadWhistling

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:57 PM

And further more.....Banged Head Banged Head Banged Head Banged Head....

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Posted by fifedog on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:29 PM

Hold on!

One more....Banged Head

There.

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Posted by fifedog on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 12:27 PM

Roy - You are correct sir.  It never,ever stops. Banged Head

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Posted by dougdagrump on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 11:57 AM

Spanky, A fresh load due for arrival tomorrow !

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 10:42 AM

Morning all!

Windy and warm here today - 85 - ahhhhh!

Daughter drama continues (it really never stops does it?).

In training today but doing it from home since it is a web cast.

Have a great day today all!

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Posted by dwiemer on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 10:33 AM

OK, kids are at school and I have a few moments before heading to work.  Been watching the news and checking emails....sometimes it is just depressing.  I hear that the EPA has just changed CO2 to a pollutant.  That being the case, we are all polluting by breathing.  What ever happened to CO2 being good for the trees?

In another note, heard a great quote today.  "Remember, the government can never give you anything... until it has first taken it from someone else". 

Plan on going to gym first and then cover for any emergencies.  It is a little slow this week, but that has worked out as it gives me a breather to re-energize my batteries.  I have had the chance to gather some more information on things needed for the movie.  Gotten some quality advice from some of the professionals in these things. 

Jack, I hear that things should be drying out up that way.  They are saying that this is the "500 year flood" for you up there.  Don't want to cast any disparaging remarks, but....back in 1994 and again in 1998, we had two 500 year floods down here.  They were over 26 feet above flood stage.  You may recall the images of floating caskets.  I do hope that you do not suffer similar problems

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Posted by sir james I on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 10:16 AM

Good morning

70s from now till sunday.

Doug M. sorry to hear of your wifes plans, never the same as ours are they. We kept Doug M. company as he rode home on the train last nite, nice ride. Have had breakfast a walk and some computer time. Happy hump day..S.J.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Wednesday, March 31, 2010 9:45 AM

 Tomorrow I think, Spanky. 

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