Hello everyone, So far its been an uneventful 2008 still jamin to 80's music
Anyone heard from Chef lately?? Must be busy cooking for large crowds in Texas.
Magicman hows the legacy system working out for you?
American flyer fans have a "S"uper day/night
Will probably curb my posting on all the forums out there for awhile as I have some other more pressing things to deal with and my eyes need examined as I am having trouble seeing printed material and road signs
Evening all. Just returned from a house warming which is owned by a wonderful young Southern Lady. Her Mom from Texas [born and bred in LA not he crummy city but the great SOUTHERN state] cooked gumbo and some crawfish. FULL!!!!!!!!! Plenty of sweet ice tea and potato salad to chase it with.
Now off to feed the girls [deer]. I'm sure they are waiting.
Fifey, the Peek is enjoying first dog status in doggie heaven.
Burg the Lab is enjoying the first dog status as only child now.
Later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Buckeye,
"Sparky, I've heard of Mizell Trains where are they located?"
They are in Westminster, a suburb to the north of Denver. http://www.mizelltrains.com/
dwiemer wrote: It was great to talk with the Chief today. Always good to chat with a true Southern Gentleman.
It was great to talk with the Chief today. Always good to chat with a true Southern Gentleman.
Obviously you were talking to an impostor and not the Chief.
This mornings newspaper had a short article written by a sports reporter for LSU. He couldn't believe seeing the huge icicles that hang on the rocks in the road cuts. He also was amazed that the only clothing we wear are Scarlet and Grey. Do they make clothing in other colors? He also said that everyone scowled at him when he wore his hat with the letters LSU promptly displayed. (He should be glad he wasn't wearing a hat with an M.)
Hit the LHS today to buy some lock-on. The more the better. More feeds to the track the better everything runs...Buckeye's Rule.
Looking forward to my package from Chuck on Blueberry Hill. I know Chuck won't stiff me, like the Gentleman from Roseyville.
Good job Grayson answering the Legacy question.
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
TCA 09-64284
Good evening all,
It was cloudy and rainy in SE Indiana today. My dad and I went to the Great Train Expo in Indy today. Most of the space was taken up by layouts (which were nice to see), and there were very few vendors and very few carried Lionel. It looks like more and more of my acquisitions will have to come from eBay or TCA meets. We also went to the home of the "Greatest Spectacle in Racing" as I had to exchange some items acquired at Christmas. While we were there, we spent some time at the museum as well. There are some truly interesting displays there.
Northwoods Flyer, love the Wide Gauge sets in your picture. I have seen a MoPac set and I think it is one of the best looking Flyer sets.
There was a little extra on the dining car for breakfast this morning and lunch was enjoyed at Steak'n'Shake.
DonB, congrats on joining OTTS! Make sure you take your responsibilities seriously:-)
Lisa-in-NC, good to hear from you again.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Eveving fellow O Gaugers.
Finally, southern weather reinforcements fought the yanks away and its finally getting warmer here!
Buckeye - Thanks.
Chief - Thanks on the Legacy Topic
CSXect - The Legacy is doing fine, getting more fun everyday!
"Lionel trains are the standard of the world" - Jousha Lionel Cowen
Finally got to the coffee pot, son was working on science project for school on laptop. Nice pick Northwood Flyer! Love those old trains! Vintage stuff! Don and Dougsnotagrump, glad you are not underwater! Where is Mitch? Hi RT, see you were posting here, wondered if all was well? Mike, Steak N Shake is great! I love those fries too. CSX, hope you are okay? Take it easy and keep in touch! Roy, homemade cinnamon rolls are the best - with that white icing, yummy! I ditto Fifey, Nick - nice benchwork and love that sliding shelf idea. Howdy, Lisa, Mel, Sparky and of course Doug and Sir James, my icecream buddies. Doug, another thought on the derailing - are your couplers too tight for O27? I had that with one of my docksiders, the coupler would literally push the car and/or loco off the track in tight curves. Sir James, glad you got your trains running - lots of good info! Buckeye, I think UPS delivers on Saturday don't they? I know they did last month, maybe just a seasonal thing? Good luck with the project guys (Chief, better watch your back man!) Hope I didn't miss anyone, but I read all the posts and really enjoy keeping up with you all.
Wet and cool in St. Louis and sinus is killing me. Worked 6 hours OT today. Son's team did pretty good today, but still lost 28 to 10. I hope that's the only game I miss. We have some more OT this month, but not on the same days or times of games.
Going to the mall tomorrow with family as my wife wants to spend some $$$, she just got a nice little raise at work. I hope to pick up the Railroad Tycoon boardgame. It sounds really cool and the reviews I found online sound good. If I get it, I'll post some pics and info.
Oh, I almost forgot, I got a Joke Calendar for Christmas. Today's joke - Not from a dictionary: Definition of "Withdrawal" = How a Southerner talks! LOL
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
magicman710 wrote: Eveving fellow O Gaugers.Finally, southern weather reinforcements fought the yanks away and its finally getting warmer here!
See this young Southerner knows how to fight them Yanks. Even Ohizoians. Proud of him.
Well another day has passed , what will tomorrow bring? Some signs of snow melt but we still have lots of it on the ground.Its 37 right now and suppose to stay above 32 for a few days.
Brutus we have lots of banilla but no other flavors at this time. we still have christmas cookies, help yourself they are still fresh.I've been a terrible host,sorry. Ice cream for all. just don't wake me up.oh and don't forget to turn off the alarm first.better wait for Brutus to get here and turn it off. Say Good nite to Chewy for me,,,,,,,,Sir James
"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 evening everyone. Went to see "Charlie Wilson's War" last night. Pretty good film based on a true story. Tom Hanks did a good job IMO. Today I watched both debates while checking on football scores every now and then. Not a repub or dem...still not sure which way to go. Dem debate all about change (edwards and obama) vs. experience (clinton and richardson). McCain and Romney were entertaining to watch bash eachother. Got nastier than the football game the next channel over at times
Thanks buckeye. Ill definately take you up on that LHS tour.
Question for all ohioans - Who the hell is this Bob Evans guy? I swear there was a sign every rest stop on 80 and 71. Good Food?
Funny hearing about that LSU reporter. What do you expect when you go into ohio with enemy colors on? Reminds me of the time I went to spain a few years ago. I brought one bathing suit on the trip to wear. AMERICAN FLAG SWIMSHORTS!!! Didnt realize that wasn't the best idea until I put it on... got myself a nice plain blue pair instead.
Good news for today; the weather is mild, and my youngest boy got released from the hospital this afternoon, after an 11 day stay; and that being the third hospitalization within the last month.
Tonite I have the peace of mind knowing that he is on the road to recovery... I stopped by the Hobby Hut in Moorhead, Mn on the way home from the hospital, and picked up the current CLASSIC TOY TRAINS issue,,, so tonite I get to fall to sleep in my own home, reading a great mag......
Take care, give your kids a hug, and HAPPY NEW YEAR
BDT
Good evening,
Checking in while watching the Pittsburgh / Jacksonville game. Steelers are in a tough one, hope they can come back. Late breaking news, Steelers just took the lead 29-28.
Ran trains a little earlier this evening. Breaking in my new Weaver RS-3 in Lehigh and New England paint.
Well Pittsburgh managed to lose it in the end.
dwiemer wrote: It is a good day here. Had Grits for breakfast at Waffle House with the family.
It is a good day here. Had Grits for breakfast at Waffle House with the family.
Yes Grits - it certainly was a good day Dennis!
Regards, Roy
wrmcclellan wrote: dwiemer wrote: It is a good day here. Had Grits for breakfast at Waffle House with the family. Yes Grits - it certainly was a good day Dennis!
I dont really like Waffle House grits. They taste too instant. Plus they give you that fake butter.....
You cant beat the original!
BDT in Minnesota wrote: Good news for today; the weather is mild, and my youngest boy got released from the hospital this afternoon, after an 11 day stay; and that being the third hospitalization within the last month. Tonite I have the peace of mind knowing that he is on the road to recovery... I stopped by the Hobby Hut in Moorhead, Mn on the way home from the hospital, and picked up the current CLASSIC TOY TRAINS issue,,, so tonite I get to fall to sleep in my own home, reading a great mag......Take care, give your kids a hug, and HAPPY NEW YEARBDT
Now this is a good story. God bless.
I fell asleep watching a western on TV. Reclinerizing again. Off to bed.
Grayson know his grits and butter. Young man impresses me all the time.
Can't wait until breakfast a few hours from now.
Good night [or is it morning].
BTW: Legacy must have gotten Don B.
Morning all, Fired up the waffle iron this morning. Waffles with maple cure bacon with (real) butter and maple syrup.
More working on the gamesroom today. FIL and I moved the pool table in yesterday which nearly put us in the hospital. FIL bought a air hockey table at aution for £20 and its brand new! Assembled it and it works great. Lad loves air hockey so he's torn from playing it or painting the layout board.
Have a good Sunday
Nick
Hey Nick, I like potato waffles and potato cakes as made by the dear lady.
I know what Grits are (yeuukk!), but what on Earth is Air Hockey???
Just found this Forum again!
John Baker
Morning!
Don: Congratulations on the induction! Now on to business...there's a museum to support...are you up to date on the dues???
BDT: Great news! Prayers for a speedy recovery.
Ran trains for friends and their son (8). He loved dumping the presents...got a little too happy with the buttons and uncoupled things.
Kurt
ChiefEagles wrote: Grayson know his grits and butter. Young man impresses me all the time.Can't wait until breakfast a few hours from now.
If Greyson keeps impressing the chief this much I think we can start calling him CHIEF jr.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/
Mornin' boys. Mornin' English. Wet and 37 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Took the family to the CHIPMUNKS movie last night...and it was pretty darn cute. The CGI was outstanding and seamless. Then we went to CHEEBURGER CHEEBURGER, nice time but pricey. Today, change oil in car, more laundry, "plant" trees on layout.
Chief - I can't remember you posting about it, but it is a good seat PEEK's in...
BDT - Best regards with the boy; take care of yourself as well.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a mild 44 degrees. Going up to 56 today with some rain tonite. All the snow has melted and now we get rain.
Today, I have a few hours of paperwork to do and then, I will spend the afternoon in the train room. Need to clean up some track and lub a few cars. I think I will switch some trains for variety.
Dining car has arrived and breakfast is served. Later.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
Morning to all
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I have been negligent about reading the forum and posting. Been really busy at work and worn out from this stupd cold. Still coughing and hacking. Might have to break down and call the Dr. Got up yesterday AM, fell asleeup in chair after breakfast. Went back to bed and slept until noon. Went out shopping with the Mrs. for a few hours, had dinner when we got home and then I fell asleep during the debates last night which is not normal behavior for me.
jonadel wrote: I did drag my caracass to the caucus, it's an excellent exercise to have your voice heard and I'm grateful for that. It will be interetesing to see how Huckabee will do against McCain this Tuesday, I would doubt that it will be a mandate for Huckabee. It should be a fun run up to Super Tuesday, hope it makes these long winter months go faster. I am grateful to the citizens of Iowa who stood up last night and said "enough is enough" in both parties. Change is needed, I pray that it will happen.
Jon - I too will be interested to see how Huckabee makes out after Iowa. He is a great public speaker. Change is definitely needed. So many things need to be fixed and there is gridlock in DC.
Don Baker, MistyK, Doug - hope you guys can stay dry. Seems like it is either feast or famine for you folks when it come to rain.
Buckeye Riveter wrote:- BTW, did you see the Mountaineers last night? Yes, our cousins to the east laid one on the big bad Okies. WVU played one of the most emotional games I have seen in a long time.
PostwarMan07 wrote:Postwar...The Buckeyes were cheering for the Mountaineers last night. My daughter, a graduate of WVU was on cloud nine.
Oh my what a glorious victory for WVU. My son is a 2007 WVU grad. I thought it was great that they hired Bill Stewart for head coach too. You could really tell that the players love him. The whole coaching staff did a great job preparing the team. Let's hope some of the potential recruits saw the game and the emotion and will stay committed to WVU. Rich Rod bailing on WVU and going to the Big M, just gives me one more reason to despise the Wolverines.
fifedog wrote: Kids out the door this morning with little fanfair, although the princesses did leave their usual mess around the bathroom sink for the Mrs to clean up. Hey, maybe I can help her solve that... She said "NO".
Fifey - don't you remember what happened last time you tried to help out and your tighty whities wound up strung all over the yard. You better leave well enough alone .
Taking our son back to DC today, probably wil not get to post again. Hope everyone has a great day.
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
It's a new year, mitchie, and a doggy-daddy's gotta do, what a doggy-daddy's gotta do. Like yesterday morning for instance... Oldest princess left another obscene pile of towels in the basement unfolded, which were dumped on her while she slumbered. She's still not talking to me.
Besides fifey's momma supplied me with new STAFFORD boxer-briefs in exciting new colors on the 25th. Besides having a slimming affect on my posterior, they hide the skiddies...
fifedog wrote: Besides fifey's momma supplied me with new STAFFORD boxer-briefs in exciting new colors on the 25th. Besides having a slimming affect on my posterior, they hide the skiddies...
Mainly PINK and this !!!!!
Morning all. Slept too late for early Church. Probably catch it on TV. Time for ham biscuits and GRITS. Warming here. Chat later.
Good morning from the N.C. mountains.
I do believe Spring might be here, it has warmed up to 34F and I see the sun shining on the top of Beech Mountain across the valley. Snow should be melted in a couple of days. [Ski Resort owners are praying for cold, cloudy days, skiers from deep South are plentiful and the local Orthopedic Surgeon is working two shifts].
The last snow was a very fine and dry type. So after watching the wind blow it all over the place I followed nature's practice and used the leaf blower to clear the front walk, patio and car. My wife wanted to have me committed!
Searching the vendors such as Mullet River Model Works for a source of kits or assembled units of cars built from 1917 to 1927 of Southern Railway steam era Cabooses in O scale. Units that survived until the late 1960s. Tongue & groove woodside, four-window, center mounted,braced cupola [not extended], 10 window sash in the cupola---2 each side, 3 front and rear. Many available in HO including brass and plastic, but over the years have found nary O scale Southern Ry in the configuration noted above. Many southeastern roads and the NYC as well as others ran the same style caboose.
Nothing to run here except Thomas and Percy round and round the little oval that circled the tree. Almost railroading!
Great to hear from Lisa who is in Madison-Mayodan, N.C. working on improving the population of her Madison type passenger cars.
GOOD MORNING
Wet, foggy and 43. Still have snow on the ground but I can also see some grass. I'm going to a train show this AM will pick up my friend as it is in his direction. Details after although I don't expect to find anything new. Waffles is breakfast, grits well thats road filler. I wonder what Grayson and the Chief are up to, getting mighty chummy those two. Sir James
sir james,
For Flyer smoker fluid, check out this link. This fluid is the exact same fluid that Gilbert put in the red capsules. It puts super smoke to shame in terms of output and scent.
http://rfgco.com/catalog/index.html?supplies.html
sir james I wrote: GOOD MORNINGWet, foggy and 43. Still have snow on the ground but I can also see some grass. I'm going to a train show this AM will pick up my friend as it is in his direction. Details after although I don't expect to find anything new. Waffles is breakfast, grits well thats road filler. I wonder what Grayson and the Chief are up to, getting mighty chummy those two. Sir James
US REBS stick together against a mighty out numbering force. As you see, we still pevail.
Good morning - prayers for your son, BDT and
Mitch, go to the doctor! I had pneumonia once and this sounds pretty much like what I had except I would have like cold sweats too. Mom came over to check on me and took me to hospital - probably saved my life.
Nick, I love air hockey and I'm not too bad at it. Last time I played though was with a BiL who doesn't like to lose and he literally skinned my hand from hitting too hard and going over the puck and into my hand more than a few times. I hung in there long enough to beat him and then I have refused to ever play with him again, thusly demonstrating my superior maturity and really making him suffer at the same time, now and forever! I'm sure he loses sleep about this as he is unable to change the record! I always tell him we'll play in a little while, but never get around to it
Wish I had some ham, biscuits, bacon, waffles, grits or other good food. Our cupboard is getting bare so I was stuck with a poptart.
Good luck at the train show, Sir James. John Baker, you need to make shortcuts on your desktop so you don't lose the really important links
Dewey, sounds like a billiant solution to that dry snow!
Grits at Waffle House are not good - that butter stuff ruins them. But they have good waffles and also really great hash browns
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