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April Coffee Pot 2016. 12 YEARS OLD APRIL 1. Wonderful grits and sweet ice tea for the southern gents. Coffee and oatmeal for the Yanks. Locked

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Posted by tinplatacis on Saturday, April 2, 2016 7:06 AM

I'm back in the Pot, missed it for a while because life was crazy  Finished my layout, decided on no grass or other scenery for it. Started mentoring a younger relative through his Boy Scout RRing merit badge, he has a few Scouts now to boot.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, April 1, 2016 11:21 PM

lion88roar

Mornin' Fellas

Happy April Fools Day!

11 years ago today (it was even a Friday then) I met TheQ for the first time in person. We had been emailing and talking on the phone for about a month and a half, before we decided it was time to meet. I can honestly say I have enjoyed every second of my life since. Been some ups and downs, but all-in-all it has been a very good ride.

Matthew had his first whole day without any accidents yesterday! Keeping our fingers crossed.

Other than that, not much else going on. Hope to make it to York... speaking of which - who is attending?

 

Yes.  Falling down ladders and sawing off legs for just a few. Surprise

Congrats on meeting such a fine lady.  If folks don't know, these two went and got two kids that would not have had a chnace in life.  Given them the best of care and etc.  Hats off to Brent and Susie Q.

No rain.  Forecasters called for inches and maybe some severe.  May get some spotty showers.  OK with the farmers and me.

Sleep tight.

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Posted by KRM on Friday, April 1, 2016 1:52 PM

lion88roar

 
Matthew had his first whole day without any accidents yesterday! Keeping our fingers crossed.
 

Brent, how old is Matthew? I can't wait for Jordan to get it. He will be three in June and man can he load the pants. Ick!

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Friday, April 1, 2016 11:28 AM

Good Morning from Sunny and warm (high 60’sF) Southern Ohio,

 

I emailed back to the HR people at my new job and as soon as they get the physical info back they’ll send more instructions.  April 11 is still the target date to start the new job.

Grandson Gabriel had his first track meet yesterday.  He came in 3rd in the 400 and 2nd in the 200.  They had him throw the discus but he needs lots of work with that.  He is playing both baseball and running track.  Coming from a small school there are only 11 guys playing baseball so they are pretty thin so he feels obligated to play to field a team.  He’s pretty good at baseball too.

I pranked my bride this morning; she was a good sport with it and the girls have been pranking Gabriel and my bride.  I’m being careful.  I know I’m a target!

Washed up the van and the Civic.  The new paint on the Civic looks good, and sure beats the body shop’s estimate.  Cleaning up the inside of the van was like cleaning up a dumpster!  Nasty.

 

TGIF!!!!

May God Bless

Jim

 

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Posted by lion88roar on Friday, April 1, 2016 9:53 AM

Mornin' Fellas

Happy April Fools Day!

11 years ago today (it was even a Friday then) I met TheQ for the first time in person. We had been emailing and talking on the phone for about a month and a half, before we decided it was time to meet. I can honestly say I have enjoyed every second of my life since. Been some ups and downs, but all-in-all it has been a very good ride.

Matthew had his first whole day without any accidents yesterday! Keeping our fingers crossed.

Other than that, not much else going on. Hope to make it to York... speaking of which - who is attending?

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Posted by KRM on Friday, April 1, 2016 9:14 AM

Happy birthday to the POT!!!  Happy B-Day

 

Hi Guys, Much cooler today and cloudy. 43 and will not get past 51. Wife and I will make a run to Krogers for food and stuff. Not a lot else on the plate. Doing some banking to pay some bills.  Ran trains last night.

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Posted by Northwoods Flyer on Friday, April 1, 2016 7:06 AM

Congratulations to the Chief and all the other Coffee Pot participants on 12 years of keeping the pot fresh.

Enjoying the World's Greatest Hobby

Northwoods Flyer

The Northwoods Flyer Collection

of

American Flyer Trains

"The Toy For the Boy"

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Posted by rtraincollector on Friday, April 1, 2016 6:55 AM

Banks I talk to Dennis W from time to time on FB and same with Jack. Jack is keeping busy with his dogs and dog shows. 

Morning all. All fools day don't you all feel foolish Laugh 

Thunderstorms rolling in and out.I'll hear a couple then nothing for about 20 minutes then hear a couple then nothing agin for another 20 minutes. 

Hope all have a good day 12 more days and I'm heading to york. see you there Chief 

Life's hard, even harder if your stupid  John Wayne

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Posted by Banks on Friday, April 1, 2016 4:28 AM

Hello there,

Up early didn't sleep well. Been adding my 2 cents to the pot since 08. Hard to believe.

We missed the anniversary of Navy Jack's passing in March.

Does anyone hear from the likes of Wes or Dwiemer or Jack from Taxachusetes, Jonadel to mention a few?

Best get my day started

 

Prayers for those in need

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Posted by cheapclassics on Thursday, March 31, 2016 10:06 PM

Good evening all,

Quiet day.  Went to see "My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2".  Excellent family movie and hilariously funny.   Got some questions answered by the IRS today and now I can finish taxes.  Going to Evansville tomorrow for an overnight trip.   Should be fun.  Lots of rain today.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

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Posted by 8ntruck on Thursday, March 31, 2016 9:11 PM

Page 1.  I don't get very many chances to post here.

Spanky - what kind of SS are you driving?

No train news.  Might get upstairs and do some sorting this weekend.  Got a lot of stuff in the house.  Time to start get rid of some.

All for now.

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, March 31, 2016 9:00 PM

Well at least he remembered.

Happy B-Day

S.J.

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Thursday, March 31, 2016 8:09 PM

Happy April Fools Day

May God bless

JIm

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April Coffee Pot 2016. 12 YEARS OLD APRIL 1. Wonderful grits and sweet ice tea for the southern gents. Coffee and oatmeal for the Yanks.
Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, March 31, 2016 7:58 PM

Start early.  12 YEARS.  CakeHappy B-Day  April 1 in Holiday Inn in Savanah, GA. [was working Bass Pro there].  BigBoy told me to start it and let it run.  We had been doing a daily one each day.  Was one of the longest running threads on CTT and MR.  Then the Pot got to taking up too much space and we had to go to monthly.

Thanks for all who have stuck with it.

Have a great April.

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