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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Thursday, December 5, 2019 7:04 AM

Kev - Praise be to God!  Now healing prayers!

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Thursday, December 5, 2019 7:27 AM

Good Morning!!

Good news, Kev!!  I'm glad the Mrs. is up and around.  My Mom had her hip done and she was up and walking within 5 hours after the surgury.

Phish - Glad you are back on "normal" time!

Dad is back in the hospital on his own accord.  Not sure what the issue is, he would not say.  Will visit tonight.

Another year as 1st Vice President of the County Fireman's Association.  And I'll be running the first meeting of 2020 as the President will not be attending due to a medical issue.

Cold and windy again......I hate winter....

Prayers for all in need.  Back at it....

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:32 AM

Almost sun. 30s for the day. Kev hope your wife mends quickly. I had some fun Sunday with a few D3Rs ran a new Lionel Hudson and a new Alco. Plus Charlie had one of the caboose cameras. The plastic "window" created a blurry pic till it was removed, then it was sharp and clear.

S.J.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, December 5, 2019 8:50 AM

Was down east all yesterday.  Did some upgrades to camper shelter.  Low 40's and strong winds.  COLD.  Today in the 50's and no wind.  What a difference a day makes in NC.

Leaves, put out Christmas carolers and attend an elementary school program this afternoon late.

Have a good one. 

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Posted by lion88roar on Thursday, December 5, 2019 3:51 PM

Great news Kev! Prayers for a speedy recovery for your wife.

Buckeye - That is similiar to what I am looking at for my trainroom. Thinking of going with Pergo as they have a product designed for 'wet areas' and for going right over concrete.

Fife - I started working for an ex-boss doing contract work. So far so good. TheQ apparently has 'plans' for my 'business' as well... hmmm...

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Friday, December 6, 2019 5:52 AM

88 …. After the house was complete, we ran a de-humidifier for over six months to draw more moisture from the concrete floor and masonry as it cured. After I was confident, we had minimized moisture release, the construction started. Our flooring has a moisture barrier that is placed directly on the concrete floor. The layout room also has LED lighting with a dimmer. There are at least 10 electrical receptacles around the room for track and accessory power.

Phish…Did you hear about the nuclear reactor accident in Columbus on Thursday night? Just so you are not surprised, it is dark in Ohio all the time now.
 
Richard…. Welcome to the POT. I have been to Oregon for business years ago.  We were looking at the Portland light rail system.

Big party tonight in Cbus. Have a good day.

Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum. Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, December 6, 2019 9:01 AM

Clouding up and chance of a shower.   Errands and a lunch thingy.  Hope to relax tonight as no hunting this weekend.  TCA meet tomorrow and Sunday.  Taking NS diesels that I never run.  Sell cheap.  No boxing and shipping.

Good to hear from 88.

Buckeye, yes its always dark in OH. Whistling

Have a good one.

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Friday, December 6, 2019 9:23 AM

Good Morning from cloudy wet 45° Southern Ohio,

Going to do some decorating today and then assist at Mass at the High School then judge at the Elementary Science Fair, so going to be a busy day.

It is official.  I exited my job and start the new/old job Monday.  Going to miss the operators and my fellow supervisors but glad to get away from the higher managers. 

 

Buckeye - Didn’t hear about the acident.  This is the first contact with the outside world I’ve had all day.

Kev - Continued prayers

May God bless you and your families

 

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Posted by Banks on Friday, December 6, 2019 6:23 PM

Hello there,

from the Palace Theater in Greensburg PA. Here to see the Oak Ridge Boys Christmas  Show.


Didn't do a lot this week. Spent one day on Eye doc, Dentist and a Christmas party. Did a little hunting and helped Mrs get the Christmas cards in the mail.

Phish.....the new job sounds much better.

Kev......how's the nursing job going
                                 
              
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Posted by KRM on Friday, December 6, 2019 7:38 PM

Banks, I have just not found the right dress yet,,,,Laugh

I have been pushing her to keep moving and lay off the drugs. She is doing well so far. I would rather have her in some pain than dumb on the drugs and have her fall down or something if you know what I mean.

She is home as of 4:00pm yesterday. Now the fun starts.
Don't ever let a doctor prescribe any drugs you see advertised on TV. Just fourteen, 10mg Xarelto blood thinners list for $250.00 and even with INS,, they were $116.00. No wonder big Pharma has so much money to spread around those crooks in Washington,,,, and NC,,,Wink. It is going to give me a heart attack!!! Bang Head

Best get, thanks for all the thoughts and good wishes guys.

 

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Posted by cheapclassics on Friday, December 6, 2019 10:37 PM

Good evening all,

Thursday was so draining at work I did not have the energy to do anything Thursday night.  Wife's checkup went well today.  Went to Mr. Muffins afterward.  Got to see the trains run on the layout.  Got a lot of shopping done as well.  Weather good, but long day.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by fifedog on Saturday, December 7, 2019 7:50 AM

Mornin' boys.  Sunny & 26 along the Potomac Highlands.  3 trains tonight, and I've been on Santa transport recently (he has to get to the N. Pole somehow, and it looked like Dasher was off to the shoulder on MD 36...).

Yesterday (yeah I know, that was bad) Wifey and I decorated the front porch.  With the recent passing of our neighbor, Randy, we chose to keep things a bit subdued.  We opted for silver bells, white garland, and some graceful silver snowflake ribbon.  To be honest, nobody else really decorates on our street.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Saturday, December 7, 2019 8:57 PM

Good evening all,

Started practicing for the next Mini.  Did not go well.  Only 4 miles at 3.6 MPH.  Not going to get it done at that pace.  Will try to gut it one more time for daughter's child on the way, but that may be it.  Finished decorating tree.  Christmas cards are next.  Most of the presents are here.  Weather nice.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Banks on Saturday, December 7, 2019 9:52 PM

Hello there,
     A day that lives in infamy. I was surprised to see coverage by local and national news. Got to wonder how much there would have been without the shooting.   

                                             
The Oak Ridge Boys put on a great show as usual. Got home about midnight, bed by 1.

Got up late today. Had planned to hunt the rest of the day but decided to get a Christmas tree then hunt. On the way to the cut your own place the transmission died in the Tahoe.  Limped home with only 1st & 2nd gear. Got  home and added a trailer plug and ball to the Blazer and left again. The 1st place we went sported a closed sign so off to a  2nd place.

It was dark by the time we got home.  Got till next Saturday to hunt
                                        
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Posted by cheapclassics on Sunday, December 8, 2019 8:26 PM

Good evening all,

Swept the floors.  Got gas for 2 vehicles.  Neighbors stopped in to borrow step ladder.  Showed them the trains.  Went to Chilis for a nice meal.  Watched Ernest Saves Christmas.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Banks on Sunday, December 8, 2019 9:43 PM

Hello there,

not much action here today.

Lazy day, Mass, breakfast and a nap before a Christmas Party. Then a stop at Tractor Supply to redeem a rain check for a100lb propane cylinder. Followed that  with picking up a few groceries and a short visit at daughter's house. Plans for this week are Christmas decorations both in and out. Also some hunting. 

Bed is calling.

 

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Posted by fifedog on Monday, December 9, 2019 7:09 AM

Mornin' boys.  Rain and 33 along the Patterson Creek cut-off.  Survived another PE weekend.  Not much on tap today, but I do need to venture to the garage I bought my tires at, and hopefully retrieve a missing wheel lock lug...  BTW, the Goodyear Assurance Maxlife tires have been nice riding under my Durango.

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Posted by KRM on Monday, December 9, 2019 8:14 AM

45 with rain and gloom on The North Bluff today with temps falling to 14 tonight then cold for a few days. Tried to do as much outside stuff as I could yesterday before the temps hit the floor.

Wifey's first PT this morning. We will see how that goes. She is sore as the swelling and bruise are reaching a high point. She is getting around the house with the walker and made salad last night to go with Din Din.

Fife, did you have to replace the tires on the Durango already?

Best get her moving.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, December 9, 2019 9:10 AM

Morning.  Ho ho ho!  Rainy and foggy.  Errands and lunch date.

Have a good one.

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Posted by lion88roar on Monday, December 9, 2019 3:02 PM

Afternoon Fellas

Been really busy. YEAH!!!

Got a bunch done this weekend on decorating. Have all three trees up now, no decorating outside this year as we don't have bushes, and purchasing decorations has taken a back burner due to more pressing needs. New wine cellar racks should be here any day, new cabinets for behind the wet bar due next week, and we have a couple companies coming to give quotes for projects tomorrow... lol

Have to start planning the powder room project for the basement, need that done before I can start planning the trainroom construction. Have to raise 3 walls around the foundation and then run electric for recepticals and can lights, then drywall and flooring... baby steps.

Fife - I went with Cooper tires last January for my Durango... wish I had gone with something else as a couple don't like to retain air (no nails or anything either). Will have her paid off in February, want to keep her for at least another year.

Kev - great news about your wife

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, December 9, 2019 7:21 PM

Good evening all,

Quiet day at work.  Problem from Thursday still remains but will be summoning resources from various areas to see what can be done to get the situation resolved.  Boss will be gone so I have a free hand to use whatever tact (or lack thereof) is needed (heh heh).  Wife lowered my ears tonight which was definitely needed.  Still warm and wet but temps will drop like a rock overnight.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 8:16 AM

Mornin' boys.  Mild temps and Storm along the Patterson Creek cut-off.  May have to go to station, if for no other reason to "escape" the ridiculousness transpiring 3 hours east of here...

88 - Might be the rims cutting into the valve stems.  Spoke with Tom last night.  He went to Greenburg show in Timonium.  Only one big vendor there (Side Track).  All others are skipping the Baltimore region, apparently.

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Posted by KRM on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 8:31 AM

Fife the first set of Goodyears I had on my Dakota went to 90k. My Colorado has Goodyear Kevlar tires but only 14 k so far on them. The 2003 Rusty Ranger gets most the miles from me. Since I retired I only drive about 10k a year.

Cold on The North Bluff today. Got up to 11 and now it is 14. Wife made it through day one of PT, second round today at 12:45.

Got some running to do first so best get.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 9:27 AM

Morning.  Partly sunny.  Rain on the way this evening/tonight.  65 degrees.

88, you are always doing construction projects.  Don't saw your leg. Whistling

Fifey, you are suppose to chill out during the WV winter.

Later,

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Posted by jefelectric on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 4:49 PM

Thought I better log on and let you guys know that I am still around. Life is just moving to fast for me and I don't seem to find enough hours in the day. Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and are well along in your Christmas shopping.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 8:25 PM

Evenin' all.

I went with Coopers on the 08 Frontier, came with BFG's but they wore to quick and were noisey as hell on the freeway. The cooper are still the same ones and they look like thet are good for awhile yet, tread depth looks good.

A short video of the Friday night Christmas on the Prado program. My Christmas train is the opener:

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Posted by KRM on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 9:10 PM

dougdagrump

Evenin' all.

I went with Coopers on the 08 Frontier, came with BFG's but they wore to quick and were noisey as hell on the freeway. The cooper are still the same ones and they look like thet are good for awhile yet, tread depth looks good.

A short video of the Friday night Christmas on the Prado program. My Christmas train is the opener:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-oe9SMD2rM&t=34s 

 

Great video Doug!!!!!!! Thanks!!

I have Coopers ATs on the Rusty Ranger. They are doing good.

Time to hit the bed. Sleep

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Posted by cheapclassics on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 9:32 PM

Good evening all,

Busy but quiet day at work with most of the coworkers gone.  I go with Goodyears for tires.  Have had other brands but never much luck.  Weather very cold.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by fifedog on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 7:34 AM

Mornin' boys.  Sunny and 25 in the Potomac Highlands.  Gonna hang out with Wifey today.  Spent yesterday at the office sorting out things with bureaucrats, working on permits, and some other behind-the-scenes topics.

Chief - Haven't "chilled out" since my time in Orlando, this past September.  I did venture into the train room and worked on a couple pieces for scenery, just to decompress. 

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Posted by lion88roar on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 8:15 AM

Mornin' Fellas

Good to see from John!

Fife - I was thinking the same about the valve stems... just need to find time to call the shop and have them look into it.

Workers here fixing 'issues' with the build... this is getting tiresome.

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