rtraincollector wrote: fifedog wrote: GregM - if gas were $2.79 in MD, our Gov & willing acomplices would feel it time for a fuel tax to bring us more in line with Great Britain... Fife everytime I use to travel between VA and PA I always got gas before or after MD as it was anywhere from $.08 to$.14 a gallon more there. I think If I was you all and were going into PA. or VA I would take the vehicle with the biggest tank and I would take about 4 5gallon gas cans with me lol. Wouldn't make special trip but if going I'd do that . evening all well ship some trains out so 1 member and a freind of a member should be happy in a couple of days. Now if I could sell the rest lol got bunch on ebay so that should do that. few more go up tomorrow night . not to much else happening was off from work today so took it easy even took a nap about 3 - 5 getting in practice for retired life in about 15 years lol.
fifedog wrote: GregM - if gas were $2.79 in MD, our Gov & willing acomplices would feel it time for a fuel tax to bring us more in line with Great Britain...
GregM - if gas were $2.79 in MD, our Gov & willing acomplices would feel it time for a fuel tax to bring us more in line with Great Britain...
Fife everytime I use to travel between VA and PA I always got gas before or after MD as it was anywhere from $.08 to$.14 a gallon more there. I think If I was you all and were going into PA. or VA I would take the vehicle with the biggest tank and I would take about 4 5gallon gas cans with me lol. Wouldn't make special trip but if going I'd do that .
evening all well ship some trains out so 1 member and a freind of a member should be happy in a couple of days. Now if I could sell the rest lol got bunch on ebay so that should do that. few more go up tomorrow night .
not to much else happening was off from work today so took it easy even took a nap about 3 - 5 getting in practice for retired life in about 15 years lol.
RT, I always got gas going into MARYLAND too. Musta been those crabs or crabcakes?
laz57
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/
Good evening everyone,
I'm still live, but definitely not in the best shape. I saw my surgeon yesterday, and he was not really happy with my knee. I cannot bend it as far as it should be, so tomorrow I have to go back under. They are probably going to stretch it out, and snap the scar tissue so I can regain mobility. I was really upset about it, but I am happy that it is nothing too serious. It was that or the really painful route which meant they would put my knee at 90 in therapy, which he said would make anyone cry.
Well, it snowed here....it's now changing to sleet. I got the DVD set of Band of Brothers, so far I hve finished 6 parts, ending at Bastogne
Jason, feel better soon.
Phish, thank God that you are ok. I don't even want to think of a fall like that.
Chief, sounds like a nice layout
Fife, way TOO many trees....I could not handle that.
Brent, thanks for the concern...good luck with the benchwork.
Laz, how much snow did you get out there?
Chuck, all hve to say is thank God I am not driving yet. I'll probably have no money left after I start driving from all this gas money.
Grayson, how ya' been?
Marty, looking good sir.
Dennis congrats on Legacy.
Bruce Webster, hope you get Legacy soon.
Buckeye, take the weekend off will ya'?
ChiefEagles wrote: Fried chicken, turnips and colards for dinner. UMMMM Later.
Turnips and colards?????? as in greens?? Yuck
Lots of family had thier first jobs working for Holland and Bermers farms picken veggies along with migrant workers. Had an aunt that worked in Pepridge farms bakery up that way as well.
I like brussel sprouts, cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower but not greens.
It is raining frozen rain at the moment.
Yankee invasion repelled. Wife said it was snohioing at 5 AM. Turned to rain. Our spies say there is another Yankee raid on the way for all day Saturday. Could get 4 to 5 inches of snohio. Got train show Saturday at Fair Grounds and in a great building instead of that crummy place we usually have it. Hope the snohio doesn't hurt that one. Been trying to get them to move it to this building for a couple of years. Located at the main part of the Flea Market. More exposure and central heat and A/C.
Ran conventionals with TPC and Leagacy remote for the first time today. Worked great. Cold mist now. Deer were waiting and came running as soon as I got away from the corn I had just dumped. I walked away from truck and they would look but not run. Getting there.
Fried chicken, turnips and colards for dinner. UMMMM Later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Evenin' boys. Snowhizo & 31-33 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. 10-50s (Sorry, motor vehicle accidents) all over the landscape, and for once I can say the roads are that nasty.
On the layout, I'd bet I've planted close to 500 trees on the CUMBERLAND EXTENSION, some not more than an inch tall (forced perspective). Haven't been able to run trains due to the "web" of hot glue strands I've got to clean up.
Had to get caught up on the past few pages...
Phish - Glad that fall didn't cause major damage. Now, go play the lottery.
Marty - Cool remotes. All the Legacy talk is intriguing, but I'm gonna stay a conventional kinda guy. I seem to have to hold a remote for everything, and my Z-4000 throttle is just a nice departure from the real world.
anjdevil - So...how was that flight...?
"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 Afternoon everyone. Worked late last night, but did make it to the dinner. Before leaving work, spoke with bride and she told me I had a box from the Train-Station. Almost skipped dinner to go open a box. Anyway, I am now amoung the proud owners of the new Legacy System from Lionel. While I don't have any Legacy engines, I am at the point of having the layout wired and figured it will be something to grow into.
On the weather front, was raining all yesterday and still going today. Was in the high 40s this morning, but by the time I came into the hospital, it had dropped to the mid 30s. I almost wore long pants today, but figure it is only a few steps from the parking deck to the warm inside the building. Ohio can keep this cold stuff.'
God Bless,
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
mitchelr wrote: Morning to All,Snohio is already here in G'burg. Pretty steady snow, expecting 3 to 6 inches with a change over to freezing rain with an accumulation of up to a quarter inch of ice. Fun... Fun... Fun. Only meeting for the day was canceled, so I decided to take the day off. The truck I am driving is horrible in snow. Hopefully the car will be ready for pick up tomorrow.Jim/Sturgeon-Phish - glad to see your "gravity test" did not have more serious consequences. Funny thing about gravity, it almost always gets the upper hand when you tempt it.Brent - sounds like some heavy duty woodworking. Can't wait to see pictures. Good luck with the job search. Not an easy decision.LAZ - Are you getting snow??They sent our kids home 2 hours early.Take care.Mitch
Morning to All,
Snohio is already here in G'burg. Pretty steady snow, expecting 3 to 6 inches with a change over to freezing rain with an accumulation of up to a quarter inch of ice. Fun... Fun... Fun. Only meeting for the day was canceled, so I decided to take the day off. The truck I am driving is horrible in snow. Hopefully the car will be ready for pick up tomorrow.
Jim/Sturgeon-Phish - glad to see your "gravity test" did not have more serious consequences. Funny thing about gravity, it almost always gets the upper hand when you tempt it.
Brent - sounds like some heavy duty woodworking. Can't wait to see pictures. Good luck with the job search. Not an easy decision.
LAZ - Are you getting snow??They sent our kids home 2 hours early.
Take care.
Mitch
MITCH, NO SNOW YET, Watch those ROADS, BE SAFE.
I forgot to add... Brrrr.
Hope you guys north of here can stay warm. Dress warm.
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Good Morning/Afternoon
Been working a lot, not much time for trains. Did spend time working on bridge, and some shelving. Put up three 12 foot shelves which will hold two tracks each, and one 6 foot shelf. Be glad to get the shelves filled.
Oh, Yeah Thomas left town.
Don
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Morning all
Mike- A move from small towns to Detroit, quite a culture shock is coming. Like they say don’t let the bright lights dazzle you.
Jim- Security interviews are really a big deal any more. For guys we hire an “easy” clearance takes 6 months and easily $5K. When interviewing job applicants ones whose resume shakes clean will get put ahead of an equal candidate with flags that would create complications. Best candidate in the world does me no good when he can not have access to job essential information.
Brent-Quite a package they offer, and the reimbursement is an issue. If new company hip on continuing ed, ask about the new company picking up the reimbursement tab. They may see it and professional development dollars in their budget. Pray for guidance with this one my friend.
Cool and overcast with snow falling. Does not look like I’ll be getting on the roof today. Feeling better after my gravity test. I think working yesterday instead of laying around worked out the kinks. Bride thinks I’m nuts. We’ll see, if the sun would come out for just a few hours I could make progress.
Well I’ll use this time to study some.
May God bless
Jim
Morning!
Litigation in Kodiak Junction???? Alert the TV stations! Marty needs some work with all the awards ceremonies going belly up. Or is it cover your belly up?
Just ran the new Burro Crane. What a cool thing this is! I love it! I never thought I'd own one of these. It didn't really peak my interest, until I ran it.
Received another Monon car I forgot I bought...with the origional Christmas present from my bride! That makes 1-Burro Crane, 2-Boxcars, and a handful of parts, from the same present!
BIL and I were talking about why people buy trains, and asked if I was making any money off it... I replied it's just for the 'enertainment value.
He origionally designed Dies for Lionel, and got to keep all the first runs, and was able to take all the prototypes with him, but he wasn't interested in the stuff so he left it. DOH! I told him he could have retired on what he left.
Kurt
GOOD MORNING
the usual overcast 31 and a little snow expected. gas prices are hurting a lot of things,travel & lodgeing down,food prices up,retail sales down,it goes on.
I saw the pic of two hand helds, but they can't agree on who is best so they started a lawsuit.
Going to go get some milk and chips so I'll stop by later......Sir James
Wes Whitmore wrote: Blueberryhill RR wrote: Today is a less busy day. I have a little project to work on and then I will take it easy and run trains this afternoon. I got gas for the car yesterday at $2.99 a gallon. That was from Shell, who was cheaper than the WalMart station. It's still , way too high. I passed many $2.87 on my way down to work today...I always wondered the ramifications of a government set gas price for everyone...not a subject I know much about.Wes
Blueberryhill RR wrote: Today is a less busy day. I have a little project to work on and then I will take it easy and run trains this afternoon. I got gas for the car yesterday at $2.99 a gallon. That was from Shell, who was cheaper than the WalMart station. It's still , way too high.
I passed many $2.87 on my way down to work today...I always wondered the ramifications of a government set gas price for everyone...not a subject I know much about.
Wes
Send Big Oil back to Texas and things will change. We'll see if their lobby is too strong. Can't tell me high gas prices does not hurt economy. Does hurt my economy. Its killed our automotive industry.
Good morning all,
It is a snowy day in SE Indiana with temps in the 20s and 30s. I did 30 minutes of track work at the YMCA last night and watched a little bit of "Deal or No Deal" and "American Idol". It is always interesting to watch people who think they can sing get so upset when they are rejected. It is also interesting to hear about the reaction on a security check about chatting with our friends across the pond. I wonder what they would say about my Norwegian soccer friend!?!?! I never quite thought about it in those terms.
It was the usual fare on the dining car today. Lunch was a little different yesterday as we had leftovers from a business lunch brought in from Buca de Beppo's. It was fairly good and I did not have to pack a new lunch for today. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Mornin' Fellas.
Made it to work this morning before the nasty stuff hits... guess I'll be driving home in it! Interview went well last night... now just a matter of if the contracting company can make it worth my while to leave here. The long term career benefits are great, but I have to look at short term finances also. Being in Master's school and my company paying for most of it, but requiring a 1 year commitment after the class ends or having to prorate payback the money makes it hard to leave... but the new company is growing and has LOADS of professional development, technology development (learning new languages), as well as potential management... Trying to find a good recipe for a marsala sauce...
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cloudy 30 degrees. Going up to 39 today with a chance of some snow flurries.
Looks like the South is getting all the snow. Darn......
Today is a less busy day. I have a little project to work on and then I will take it easy and run trains this afternoon. I got gas for the car yesterday at $2.99 a gallon. That was from Shell, who was cheaper than the WalMart station. It's still , way too high.
Buckeye....You are working too hard. Hope you have the weekend off.
Chief...... Do you have a big snow shovel ?
Well, the Dining car has rolled in and it's " All Aboard " for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Chuck
About 3" of snow here in the N.C. High Country since midnight-----28F @ 6:30 a.m.
Started sleeting around 3:30 a.m. but is supposed to warm up and turn to rain---I hope! Got to travel to Greensboro later today. Looking across the valley toward highway 194 I haven't seen any traffic moving which is not normal because these mountain folks don't usually let a little snow stop them.
Brutus sounds like a good paying job if they check you out like that.
Got a bad cold comeing on this morning, roads look clear today the white stuff and freezing rain will come on my days off
Just ordered a machanics creeper and roll around stool to make working on layout easy from a place called Northern tool, the selling point for me is the 350lbs capacity the two together were 24.99 but shipping is calculated by weight(add another 20.00) It is metal not wood I still think it is worthwhile to invest in tools such as this as it could be used in garage as well. Lots of bad things going this morning in Columbus in the news
well got to be off to work in a few later.
'Morning...Nick, I know you're up, it must be 1015 or so...Mrs Devil works UK hours, for Black Rock...She's been at work since 3am your 8am.
I'll warm up the pot...sitting here at JAX, waiting for my flight to the Cold Weather..Raining hard here about 50 or so. Hopefully next time I check in I'll be HOME (JERSEY HOME). Plans for dinner in a nice Itailian restaurant with my parents, my sis & BIL, and Best Friend and his wife. SHould be a good time
TT ya later
Rich
I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.I am the venom in your skin --- Breaking Benjamin
Brutus wrote: Well, its cold and supposed to snow tonight? Or rain and snow tomorrow morning. Hope they cancel school - I'll take an extra day off! Just got off phone with my buddy Dave and they lost their water pressure due to a water main break - still not back after like 6 hours. I told him not to drink the water - don't know if that's right, but better safe than sorry! Oh well, we've got sample girlscout cookies for anyone that wants a few, so come on over!Oh, I had a security interview today and they asked if I had any regular contact with foreign nationals! I said Nick and John B on a train site. Oh!? Well, we just pass around jokes with a lot of guys and also talk about toy trains. I guess it's okay as long as you don't influence me or something? LOL Anyway, if you guys get a phone call or something, sorry!
Well, its cold and supposed to snow tonight? Or rain and snow tomorrow morning. Hope they cancel school - I'll take an extra day off! Just got off phone with my buddy Dave and they lost their water pressure due to a water main break - still not back after like 6 hours. I told him not to drink the water - don't know if that's right, but better safe than sorry! Oh well, we've got sample girlscout cookies for anyone that wants a few, so come on over!
Oh, I had a security interview today and they asked if I had any regular contact with foreign nationals! I said Nick and John B on a train site. Oh!? Well, we just pass around jokes with a lot of guys and also talk about toy trains. I guess it's okay as long as you don't influence me or something? LOL Anyway, if you guys get a phone call or something, sorry!
Morning All,
Jim, Not to worry. I think I must be OK. My Grandfather was USAF. A company I used to work for had bowling nights on one of the local US bases. One particular night they had a security lock down. No one from work was getting on the base. However the car I was traveling in was the only one allowed on base. I later asked the Security Chief why this was..all he said was "you check out". spooky
Did someone mention cookies....Hmm cookie
Multiple remotes..I think I am going to have to save up for a Legacy set
Have a good one folks
Nick
jefelectric wrote: TheTrainMaster wrote: Been a long while since I have been here last. Missed out on alot of train stuff in the last few months. Been busy working on starting a business of my own and recently bought a home that sits on 2 acres. Should be more than enough space to setup a nice large layout in the forthcoming future. Finally read that the Legacy has arrived....maybe awhile until I can get one to test and try out. Pretty much all my train running and such have been on indefinite hold until I can get something setup to where I can run them again, even if its a simple temp layout.I take it things have been pretty much the same round these parts. :) Welcome back TM, Wondered what happened to you. Still driving truck? Don't be a stranger and keep us posted on the new layout. Marty, Do those two handhelds fight when you are not around? Or did you lay them together like that to bug the Chief?Have a good evening, I'm off to bed.
TheTrainMaster wrote: Been a long while since I have been here last. Missed out on alot of train stuff in the last few months. Been busy working on starting a business of my own and recently bought a home that sits on 2 acres. Should be more than enough space to setup a nice large layout in the forthcoming future. Finally read that the Legacy has arrived....maybe awhile until I can get one to test and try out. Pretty much all my train running and such have been on indefinite hold until I can get something setup to where I can run them again, even if its a simple temp layout.I take it things have been pretty much the same round these parts. :)
Been a long while since I have been here last. Missed out on alot of train stuff in the last few months. Been busy working on starting a business of my own and recently bought a home that sits on 2 acres. Should be more than enough space to setup a nice large layout in the forthcoming future.
Finally read that the Legacy has arrived....maybe awhile until I can get one to test and try out. Pretty much all my train running and such have been on indefinite hold until I can get something setup to where I can run them again, even if its a simple temp layout.
I take it things have been pretty much the same round these parts. :)
Welcome back TM, Wondered what happened to you. Still driving truck? Don't be a stranger and keep us posted on the new layout.
Marty, Do those two handhelds fight when you are not around? Or did you lay them together like that to bug the Chief?
Have a good evening, I'm off to bed.
My hand has more Aces. I have two Cab1's, one Legacy and one DCS remote.
Good night all. They say snow and rain mix. We'll see.
Our community is FREE to join. To participate you must either login or register for an account.
Get the Classic Toy Trains newsletter delivered to your inbox twice a month