CLOSED////////The Coffee Pot is still on and over 3 years. Here we gather as friends with trains.

[Jumijo]

Good Morning All

Who is this Giz fellow? I don't see any of his post.

We are overcast as usual, middle 30s and rain expected. All that talk about bisquick pizza I wonder if I could convince the bride.hmmm. With the F3 chassis done I got to get busy and decal the cab but need to be in the mood as these ole hands are not to steady anymore.

Everyone enjoy their Friday,,,,,,SirJames

What's this about you working on an F3? Are you restoring one? Repainting one?

Jim 

[sir james I]

Good Morning All

Who is this Giz fellow? I don't see any of his post.

We are overcast as usual, middle 30s and rain expected. All that talk about bisquick pizza I wonder if I could convince the bride.hmmm. With the F3 chassis done I got to get busy and decal the cab but need to be in the mood as these ole hands are not to steady anymore.

Everyone enjoy their Friday,,,,,,SirJames

[dwiemer]

Morning,

50-60s today with scattered showers.  Chief, I too must be having operator errors!

Dennis

[Jumijo]

Edit: this software is so screwed up.  Took 5 minutes of waiting, clicked twice and it said duplicate post but it finally posted one. 

Operator error. 

[laz 57]

HI GIZ,

  40 and nice here.  Got to clean out gutters today, suppose to get big rains tonite into tomorrow?  Then I will take flintlock for walk in the woods.  See if I can see some deer?

  CHUCK, us mascaraiding as the CHIEFs kin?  No.

  BRENT, my ears were ringing, and yep you should have gotten the bibs.  I have em for hunting deer and small game.  Best things won't let the cold go up you back.  BEAR and me did drink a few last nite playing with trains.

B safe,

laz57

[ChiefEagles]

Morning.  Cloudy and cool.  Maybe some rain today and more tomorrow. 

Edit: this software is so screwed up.  Took 5 minutes of waiting, clicked twice and it said duplicate post but it finally posted one. 

[Jumijo]

Jim, get Julia 'The Dangerous Book for Girls'.  Susan bought me 'The Dangerous Book for Boys' for Christmas and it is awesome - not sure I recommend for Thing 1 and Thing 2 as it tells how to make a sling shot and bolero!

Morning, Brent old buddy!  I just saw 'The Dangerous Book for Boys' book online yesterday when I was looking for a pre war Lionel book. No way in he** am I going to buy it for Thing 1 and Thing 2! They are dangerous enough on their own! We came home from a night out the past 3 times to find the babysitter duct taped to a chair with socks stuffed in their mouths...they need no further training in weaponry or guerilla warfare! They are BAD boys!!! Must be from their mother's side of the family... 

Luckily for me, every thing I bought for my wife for Christmas fit perfectly. What a relief!

Jim 

[Anonymous]

Just noticed this is page 747... where are we headed?  Hopefully to warmer climates... only 30 in Bal'more this morning... burrrrrrrrrrr

[Anonymous]

Morning fellas...

Jim, get Julia 'The Dangerous Book for Girls'.  Susan bought me 'The Dangerous Book for Boys' for Christmas and it is awesome - not sure I recommend for Thing 1 and Thing 2 as it tells how to make a sling shot and bolero!

I have decided to forego the Christmas layout and just start with the big layout.  Susan informed me that the family room will not be configured the way it is next year because we will most likely be buying an entertainment center and new DLC TV! So that means there will be less room for a layout under the tree... no biggie I'll just have to wind it around the entertainment center, infront of the bookcases and fireplace, behind the sofa and reading chair, then along the entry step... I may even be able to make a tunnel out of the entry step! Bet that will make her happy! 

Buckeye & Laz - I'm sure your ears have been ringing... on Christmas I gave Susan her new skipants, I got the wrong size (too small) and her brother asked why I didn't get the bib pants! She wanted to know what bib pants were so we explained that they looked similiar to rubber hip waders used for fishing - they just don't have boots attached to them... she gave me the look and I said it was Laz's and Buckeye's recommendation. Then everyone had to know who Laz and Buckeye are... told them Laz is a friend from PA who owns an 800lb bear who likes to drink beer (they wanted to know if the bear drank beer or Laz, I said, 'Yes')... Buckeye was a bit harder to explain... told them he is a friend from Ohio who's childhood picture reminds Susan of Spanky... then they asked if he still looks like that... said no, he looks like a jolly old elf...

[Jumijo]

 

Good morning from New England!

Mild and clear today. Looking forward to another 4 day weekend.

Don - Congrats on getting your Legacy! Bout freakin time!

Had a great time with the kids last night. Julia read to me from her American girl book. She's a very good reader! Ran HO Santa Fe trains with the boys. Thinking about a layout per their request.

Got an old song stuck in my head - "When the swallows come back to Capistrano". Weird!

Time for breakfast. 

Jim 

[chefjavier]

Thanks everybody for the encouragement on the diet it realy helps.

Chef glad you enjoyed yourself in the great state of Ohio.

Chief Cold wet and cloudy here as well.

Thanks.. I will be back again!

[dbaker48]

  I'll say !!!

  I finally have a Legacy Control System !!  (That's the good news)

Hopefully I'll be able to try it out in a week or so, that's the Bad news.  Working on the wiring and want to make sure I get it working the way it should BEFORE I introduce another variable.

Did physical inventory today, fortunately got it done.  Tomorrow have to prepare year end reports and pay bills.  

Have a good day!  And Safe Weekend !!! 

[wrmcclellan]

That funny color train sounds as if would be a California Special.

Doug - that's bad - really bad

[tmcc man]

Good evening everyone,

I have been having a little bit more pain than usual. I think the main reason is because when I get up, all the blood in my knee goes down to my foot and shin. It does hurt a lot when I first get up, but after a few minutes it goes away. I saw my surgeon this morning, and he likes what he sees. I get the stitches out next week. I have to wear the brace for a few more weeks especially since I'm going to school, where endless accidents could happen. 

Csx, thats great news.....how the Trans Am? My neighbor has a WS6 version, and he loves it. His brother has a 1989 Trans Am and a Roush Mustang. I'm not a big fan of Ford's but his Mustang is nice.

Prayers to anyone that needs them. Have a good evening everyone.

[laz 57]

MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL

Hope all had a good one. Mine will be now that we calmed down from yesterdays intrusion. I didn't post here but will now show you what is left of my front porch after a handicap gentleman got his foot stuck under the brake and on the gas in reverse.

 

 

Thankgoodness that nobody got hurt the porch and all can get replaced. The guy almost hit a kid also but the kids grandfather grab him out of the way just in time. 

Hope all have a good holiday were getting ready for Christmas dinner so will talk to you all later.

RT, sorry to hear about all the damage.  Glad no one was hurt.  It can all be repaired and look at all the memories you got.

laz57

[laz 57]

Evenin' All,

Santa scored a knockout with Thomas, James and Percy yesterday. When our grandson, 2 yr old, turned the transformers on and the Thomas gang came out of the tunnels his eyes got as big as saucers and all he could do was point. But it didn't take long before all you could hear was their whistles as they went round and round.

Later All !  

DOUG, ONE COOL CHRISTMAS I BET?  Nice description, I could see it in my mind, must have been cool?

laz57

 

[laz 57]

Hey Laz--

Can your bear play the tuba? I know where I can borrow one!! A trumpet & a tuba leading the big parade, what a sight, only one thing missing......... a beautiful baton twirler from The OSU Marching Band!

This just gets better by the minute.

JON, LOL, I'll teach him or send em to you?  YOU are definitley  the choice, UPS?

BUCKEYE or SPANKYBIRD for the baton twilers they have da connections in OHIO.

laz57

[dougdagrump]

And here I thought Californey was the place for those nasty ol' Yuppy style pizzas, I am strictly a traditionalist: Sausage or Pepperoni w/extra cheese. If I really feel adventurous I'll opt for a Chicago style Deep Dish with the same goodies. When I make 'em at home I use a focacia bread recipe.

Off to the museum tomorrow, hope it's not as crowded as it was on wednesday.

That funny color train sounds as if would be a California Special.

[jonadel]

Hey Laz--

Can your bear play the tuba? I know where I can borrow one!! A trumpet & a tuba leading the big parade, what a sight, only one thing missing......... a beautiful baton twirler from The OSU Marching Band!

This just gets better by the minute.

[laz 57]

Hi GIZ,

  Hope all had a nice CHRISTMAS?  I did had my SIS and BIL make a guest apperance on CHRISTMAS EVE.  No none knew except my MOM, really pulled a fast one on us.  GREAT time was had by all, lots o laughs and eats and beverages.   I came back early today cause the last two days there was unfit for flintlock hunting.  But great for eating and catching up on things.  Maybe tomorrow for hunting?

  Ran trains foe 2.5 hours all good NO PILE UPS.  WIFE got me a MTH crossing gate I put up really cool but not scale, I love it flashes when the train ackuates it really neat.  She also got me some great pewter people. 

  B SAFE.

laz57

[Blueberryhill RR]

Morning.  Cloudy, damp and cold.

You sure are talkative today. Looking forward to riding in the Roseyville Parade with you and Chuck.

Think I have Don B. hauling me in his El Camino, Dennis W. will be there [called me today] as Jon E. leads us with his trumpet.  LAZ is leading his 800 lb. bear.  Great day in Roseyville.  

Looks like I will be riding with Buckeye in his Duesenberg.

Chuck, I am not going to take the Duesenberg to Roseyville.  I don't dare get it wet.

  HI GIZ,

  Did not know I was in a parade?  YES I' ll lead the way,  going to have my 800lb. BEAR along with me if I can borrow a CORVAIR from KEITH or BRUCE?  How bout it GIZ?  I'll give you 2 bucks for the rental. 

BIG TIME IN ROSYVILLE!!!!  I heard its who ya know?

laz57

Hey...We could tell everyone in Roseyville, that we are all Chief's relatives. NO..forget I said that.

[laz 57]

Morning.  Cloudy, damp and cold.

You sure are talkative today. Looking forward to riding in the Roseyville Parade with you and Chuck.

Think I have Don B. hauling me in his El Camino, Dennis W. will be there [called me today] as Jon E. leads us with his trumpet.  LAZ is leading his 800 lb. bear.  Great day in Roseyville.  

Looks like I will be riding with Buckeye in his Duesenberg.

Chuck, I am not going to take the Duesenberg to Roseyville.  I don't dare get it wet.

  HI GIZ,

  Did not know I was in a parade?  YES I' ll lead the way,  going to have my 800lb. BEAR along with me if I can borrow a CORVAIR from KEITH or BRUCE?  How bout it GIZ?  I'll give you 2 bucks for the rental. 

BIG TIME IN ROSYVILLE!!!!  I heard its who ya know?

laz57

[Buckeye Riveter]

Two more months until until two wheel season :) Giving some serious thought to riding the Smokey's in '08.

And I know where the train museum and hotels are in that area, too.

[Brutus]

Sir James - I love the bisquick pizzas too.  I used to make a deep dish one years ago using an iron skillet - I basically made a pie crust from pizza dough and also used a lot of extra virgin olive oil to coat the skillet.  Cook about 1/2 way and then add toppings and cook some more.  I too love those peppers, onions, sausage, pepperoni, and all that great stuff!  Pineapple is good with canadian bacon.  When I lived in Columbia, MO there was a little place that had a pizza called Mama Terra's Pizza.  It was on whole-weat crust with thick sliced tomatoes and all the usual veggies, mushrooms, cheese and thin sliced smoked almonds - man, that was good!

[jonadel]

I sure hope this parade is soon, I'm getting VERY tired of winter and would like to experience some suthern warmth. Two more months until until two wheel season :) Giving some serious thought to riding the Smokey's in '08.

[Buckeye Riveter]

Morning.  Cloudy, damp and cold.

You sure are talkative today. Looking forward to riding in the Roseyville Parade with you and Chuck.

Think I have Don B. hauling me in his El Camino, Dennis W. will be there [called me today] as Jon E. leads us with his trumpet.  LAZ is leading his 800 lb. bear.  Great day in Roseyville.  

Looks like I will be riding with Buckeye in his Duesenberg.

Chuck, I am not going to take the Duesenberg to Roseyville.  I don't dare get it wet.

[Jumijo]

Our layout needs a good cleaning and vacuuming too. I haven't done that in a long time and there is dust everywhere. I'm not one to do a lot of dusting. I'm more of a polisher.

Jim

[wrmcclellan]

Evening all!

Not a bad day here. PArtly cloudy and warming a bit into high 50's. Will continue to warm up a bit until Sun, and then another cold front.

Met up with the family at the mall and we did some gift exchanges and then had a bite at TGIFriday's. I like their new "just right" portions. Lower price and a reasonable size portion.

Did some cleanup of the layout last night, but I still have several days to go to get it done. Over 4 years of dust accumulated since the last time I vacuumed it. I have some ballast to rebond before doing any serious vacumming.

Good to see all are doing reasonably well and that Buckeye is keeping the Chief relatively speechless!

Have a great evening all!

[Blueberryhill RR]

Morning.  Cloudy, damp and cold.

You sure are talkative today. Looking forward to riding in the Roseyville Parade with you and Chuck.

Think I have Don B. hauling me in his El Camino, Dennis W. will be there [called me today] as Jon E. leads us with his trumpet.  LAZ is leading his 800 lb. bear.  Great day in Roseyville.  

Looks like I will be riding with Buckeye in his Duesenberg.

[ChiefEagles]

Morning.  Cloudy, damp and cold.

You sure are talkative today. Looking forward to riding in the Roseyville Parade with you and Chuck.

Think I have Don B. hauling me in his El Camino, Dennis W. will be there [called me today] as Jon E. leads us with his trumpet.  LAZ is leading his 800 lb. bear.  Great day in Roseyville.