Evening all Feb 1 Time to get the new pot going
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Konnichiwa,
Wow, I’ve never been one of the first ones to post before, but it does make sense since I’m in the future.
I’m about to leave the office for the day and have a few minutes to post now. I had a quick six-mile run this morning in some nice, cold air. It was about 26 when I started my run. It warmed up during the day to about 50. I had a fairly easy day at work today which was a nice change to the past few Friday and I’m actually going home about an hour early. The wife and I have dinner date tonight but we haven’t decided where we’re going yet.
Bob – Please send me some of that snow.
Brent – Welcome back. Have a safe trip to FL and I hope all goes well with the birth.
Bo – I have a friend, who has to have ketchup on everything he eats, and I mean everything – it makes me thinking about it.
Brutus – I’m sorry to hear about the wife’s work situation. Hopefully things will change and it won’t be the whole 21 weeks.
Prayers go out to Peggy and the rest of us in need.
Sayonara,
Joe
Good morning.
Bo: Here in Towanda, mustard goes on mac & cheese. Sandwiches get dunked in the mayo or ranch. Ew.
Nothing to report other than that there are going to be a lot of snow squals during the day and rest of week.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Route of the Black Diamond Express, John Wilkes and Maple Leaf.
-Jake, modeling the Barclay, Towanda & Susquehanna.
Well, it is early and cold today (about 4 degrees) and still dark outside.
Spent a lot of time yesterday trying to make one good 200 series motor out of parts. I just can't get any combination to run. I hook everything up and almost instantly it begins to smoke. It's no big deal because I don't have any real stake in making these run. It's just baffling when everything seems to be in place (and I have hade success before with the same type of overhauls and fix-ups) and the darned thing won't run.
I did have success fixing a late model Lionel switcher (the CNW) that had a roller melt off. I was able to successfully heat weld a custom crafted piece of plastic into the base frame after cutting, shaping and fitting. The roller remounted and the unit runs fine. Hopefully, this time, the locomotive won't be left on the mall layout derailed and short circuited, It was pretty fortunate that I was able to make this repair and it seems to be holding. Plastic is tricky to work with (especially controlled melting of pieces together).
Well, by the time I finished this message it is obviously going to be a pretty sunny morn, very red in the east now.
Hello all,
TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and I got on page one
Windy low 20's here this AM. Just enough snohio to make driving interesting. Same yesterday. The snow cannon must be having some serious issues.
88 Thanks so much for reconsidering. I allways enjoy seeing Christina & look forward to the new addition. Have a safe trip
Prayers sent for those requested.
Brutus...bummer, hope it works out for ya
May take the grand kids to the Alto Model Train Museum Association this weekend. We haven't been there for a couple of months
Best get busy
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Happy birthday RT!
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Good morning every one. Just cant believe its February allready.
Happy Birthday RT,
Jeff how do you know when someones birthday is? is that a moderator only perk? or am I just not looking hard enough around the site.
Thinking about diving in and suscribing to CTT to unlock the rest of the site. I usually get it free at my LHS if I buy a bunch of stuff, and its a good exscuse to go there every month.
I am goning to safely say we are about half way through winter here. February can be pretty rough here, and March goes either way. After April 1st were out the water
Looking like I'm gonna be short on fire wood this year, so back into the woods we will go. (I have 3 - 5 cord cut and split but not covered... so thats next years pile
we usually burn about 8 cord a heating season.
and when theres no fire wood theres no heat at the house.
every one have a good day
Ryan
RT
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
RT::
Goog Bordig
Welb...that just about does it for be. I dow hab a code...AGAIN!!! Fricking fracking mumbletygripe code!!!....I ab goig roud with a basg od by face ad stayig hobe....do goig oud for this ode....
Weather here is cccold..and windy...and snowy...11F feeling like...oh...-10F or so....
Any argument carried far enough will end up in Semantics--Hartz's law of rhetoric Emerald. Leemer and Southern The route of the Sceptre Express Barry
I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...
http://modeltrainswithmusic.blogspot.ca/
back Brent!!!
Let us know how the adoption went!!
Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....
It is a cold 14 degrees. Going up to 30 today. We got about an inch of snow last night. More tomorrow.
Today is a very busy day. I have an errand to run and the usual chores to do. Wife is grocery shopping. We will be busy until lunchtime. Then, a nice nap will be appreciated.
Buckeye & LAZ .... TGIF
Buckeye is in NC. Temperature is 41 degrees. Too warm to snow. He will go thru Roseyville in an armored car.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Friday.
Chuck
Happy Birthday, RT.
wrconstructionJeff how do you know when someones birthday is? is that a moderator only perk? or am I just not looking hard enough around the site.
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Good morning. It's 44° with 83% humidity. The high will be 58°.Getting ready for my mothers memorial service this morning. Just taking a short time out to post this. I also have to get paying the bills out of the way today and get the first half of the groceries. I might be able to get some layout work in later. Well that's all for now.
Hi GUYZ,
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RT!!!!!!! Hope you got something with flanged wheels? ENJOY!!!
CHUCK & BUCKEYE, TGIF!!!!!
BUCKEYE,WATCH YOUR TOPKNOT down there in REB country.
laz57
First of the month = bills to pay. Check in later.
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Mornin' boys. Snohizo this AM in the Mid-Atlantic region. Last night of PM shift, and should be interesting after happy hour around here. Great Scale Train Show this weekend at the Cow Palace in Timonium. Not looking to buy, just looking for inspiration.
rt --->
88 - Here's to smooth sailin'...
Buckeye - Watch where you step. Grits everywhere down there.
sir james - Babes dig eye patches --->
...but, try not to wind up in a ditch
Aloha. Minus-two so far, and a lot cold with the breeze. Nice TARDIS ride last night with the birthday boy, Brutus, SJ, Charlie and Kev. RT! Safe travels tomorrow, Brent. How 'tall' is your layout? Do the risers go up a few levels above the layout base?
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY RT
Good news for Tyler
It's 18 degrees with sun. No 30s till sometime next week. We had a large group for chat last night, always good to hear from the guys. A big breakfast this morning means I will skip lunch. The plans for today, stay in, keep warm...S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
Good Morning, 29 and snow at the Jersey Shore:
DJ: Great news about Tyler!!!!
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Brent: Welcome back. Safe trip to Florida and my the adoption go smooth.
SubmmBob: A Daewoo. Parts must be hard to find. We had a Daewoo dealer that was open for about 6 months here.
Jeffrey: Enjoy the relatives at the BBQ.
Chief: Free Food and a Free Hockey Game. It does not get any better!
Kev: I like the layout. I would just build the town around it.
SPman, Ray, Speedy recover for your wife.
Brutus: Bummer about Char's Job. We will miss you at York.
Blown Out: Get well soon.
Chuck: I hope that that was just a diversion to Buckeye's location. The Chief has Barney out on patrol for him.
AF53, Ray, Prayers for Peggy.
Have a Great Day!
John
Breaking News:
My daughter Michele just texted me that they dug the foundation for her new house yesterday. Ray, she is putting a train room in and she is having 2 Christmas trees. 1 for presents and 1 for the train!
SJ: I hope that your recovery is going well.
Good morning all, it's sunny, but very cold - it's February!
RT - Happy Birthday!
JD - Glad to read that the tests went so well - that is big news!
AF53 - do hope your wife's sister is recovering well from her surgery!
Brutus - very sorry to read about the wife's job! Do hope things get back on track after the 21 weeks.
Kev - I do think you are going to enjoy doing scenery. I hate paying the bills, but your right, it's the first of the month!
Joe - I don't need ketchup on everything, but I do like it on steak, freis and some other fried foods.
Can't remeber what else was going on. I hope those not feeling well will be back in the saddle soon. Going to spend the bulk of the day working on the railroad. Have a Great day everyone! Bo
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thanks for Birthday wishes Lets see the forecastt for today says low of 26 high of 48 presently 49 Just relaxing haven't ate yet and blood sugar way high about double what it should be 26 hmmm need to cut back on sugar stuff been eating. will talk to you all later.
hope every one feels better and families get through every thing ok
Hudson- nothing like that Fresh basement Smell, better than a new car smell!
I survived my documentry taping this AM I am not verry good at addressing large groups of people, or knowing that what i say is going to air state wide on all the major channels for a half hour straight.
I just started talking and didnt shuut up till they said to they were outa time. it went pretty quick.
the senator was very impressed with my operations here
good news its FRIDAY and almost half over
again, hoping the best for every one and there families
Well I am back from dropping off the bills at the post office and a trip to Farm & Fleet for 6 bags of softener salt, cat food, bird suit, and TP. Broke already. I guess it is going to be a long month. Already up to a whopping 3 degrees with bright sun. Gas has gone up to $3.49.9 and just two weeks ago I got it for $299.9 WTH?? I think I am going to hook up the track today and run the thing for a few days just to see if I like it. I have made temporary bridges so it can run.
DJ, Great news for Tyler!!!
BOC. Get well soon you don’t need this.
John, Good for your daughter. Nothing better than breaking ground for a new house. We have been lucky and got to twice. I loved the planning and design work the best. Watching a vision come to life is cool.
Bob, we had a bunch of those small Daewoos running around inside the plants for the maintenance guys.
Jeffery enjoy you day with friends and family.
Bo, Scenery will come as money permits. I am going to take it slow on this side.
Joe seeing your in the future,,,,,got any stock market tips?
Prairytype, I have one of those ALCO motors that will not run. I figured it was in the windings.
Brutus, Sorry about Char's job. I know what you mean about things getting tight at times. It will pass.
Banks, That train show sounds like a fun time with the grandkids.
Ryan, THE MOVIE STAR! Now the pot is complete.
Prayers for all in need.
I guess I will head down stairs.
jeffrey-wimberly wrconstructionJeff how do you know when someones birthday is? is that a moderator only perk? or am I just not looking hard enough around the site. RT is a member on two other forums I frequent and it's his birthday on both of them. So logic dictates it must be his birthday here too. Logical conclusion logically arrived at.
Um... Jeffrey you forgot to apply Buckeye Math. This would mean that RT's birthday falls on the first of EVERY month.---REALLY, almost impossible, to concentrate at work today...Fife - looks like I'm missing another trainshow, but this time it is for a worthy cause, and hopefully in due time we'll be able to do a railfanning day with the kiddos!
Kev - there was an explosion/fire at a refinery in Toledo yesterday that is causing the sharp rise in gas prices... at least that is what the media is claiming. Funny how it takes < 24 hours for the price to go up after an issue, but it takes > 6 months for it to normalize... Brutus - That sucks about Char's job. A few friends have been laidoff because of it as well. But HEY DC had a $400million surplus - but they are saving it for later and not giving it back to the people who need it. Well I'm off to try and be productive so I can line Chief's, SJ's, Chuck, and Kev's pockets.
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Good afternoon all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the teens. Mixed bag of news everywhere. On the plus side, welcome back to Brent! Some good events possibly occurring on that which I cannot talk about. Found a shop in the nearby mall that had a Buffy calendar (had not had one for a couple of years), and they also sell LEGO and other toys I can get for grandkids and myself. Wish I had been there before Christmas. Bad news is younger daughter may need some gall bladder work done. Not too sure if she has gall stones or a bad gall bladder or both. They may be able to operate today, but they have to run tests. Could be an interesting weekend or next week. TBIL and I can drive again. Brutus, sorry to hear about Char's work, but I thought the sequesters had been avoided with the last budget deal. Maybe I missed something. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
MikeC,
Prayers for your daughter and which you cannot talk about.
Well I hooked it all up and gave it a try. This is without any additional lockons. Boy is it loud on the bare wood.
watch?v=9se1rHEtLBc&feature=youtu.be
RT, Happy birthday!
Nice weather this week.
Wife's procedure went well at the eye doctor yesterday but she says she sees a little black thing once in a while floating around. Might have to go back to see what that is.
later,
Ray
SPMan
KRM MikeC, Prayers for your daughter and which you cannot talk about. Well I hooked it all up and gave it a try. This is without any additional lockons. Boy is it loud on the bare wood. watch?v=9se1rHEtLBc&feature=youtu.be
Looks good so far, seems to run fine as well.
RT,
Nothing planned for tonight other than a basketball game against Canton (not playing in it, just going to see it).
RT - HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!
You to Buckeye! 47 more this year!
Pat
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