johnandjulie13 wrote: ChiefEagles wrote: I see nothing has changed since I dropped by sometime ago. One certain person is answering himself and repeating others posts just to be seen. Sure is a shame. Hello Chief:I would assume that you are referring to me. Have I breached some sort of forum etiquette? If so, I apologize. Posting on the forum has kept my mind off my current situation. I will bother your thread no more.Regards,John
ChiefEagles wrote: I see nothing has changed since I dropped by sometime ago. One certain person is answering himself and repeating others posts just to be seen. Sure is a shame.
Hello Chief:
I would assume that you are referring to me. Have I breached some sort of forum etiquette? If so, I apologize. Posting on the forum has kept my mind off my current situation. I will bother your thread no more.
Regards,
John
Mornin' Fellas.Chief - Glad to see you are still around (at least snooping) Jack - This light thing has been driving me nuts. She wanted recessed lights in the ceiling (can't install there because the sink is in an alcove out the back of the house and the 'roof' is too shallow so not enough height. So then she wanted a light with an extension cord with a rotary switch... when I pointed out this would be above the SINK and she wanted this so she could see when WASHING DISHES... you get the picture. Then she called her brother and he said he would have to ruin the grape vine border around the ceiling to install a light... no go... so then she wanted a shelf about the window with a light in it (another TV show she watched)... I told her she would lose her curtain... no go... so then I found a light a Lowes but I have to open the wall to hide the wire and that is going to take some time... she disappears for a few minutes, comes back into the kitchen and puts a can of paint on the island and says, 'get started'... So when I get home tonight I'm to help her clean the house, install the new light, and vacuum and dust the basement/trainroom... I get home at 4:15 and my sister and her family are going to be at our house around 8:30 or so... and I have to cook dinner... Anyone remember the schedule she came up with for our moving weekend? I learned then not to ask when the 'contingency plan' was... as I was told 'You work faster'.
Good morning all,
It is rainy in SE Indiana with temps in the 40s. I talked to all of Lucas' teachers last night at the high school. One trouble spot is math....again. Hopefully, just one more set of nine weeks to go. I am tired of being a parent. I did go to the YMCA for a 30 minute walk as we ate too late for me to do any serious running. Watched "Lost". Each episode gets more strange. I had a little extra on the dining car this morning. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Jack - I didn't see where you played the "Safety" card. Where you need to run that extra wire in the cupboards for safety. It always works around here.
Ran trains for awhile tonight, no problems, lots of switching. Was fun!! Terrible weekend planned have to work 3 shows, and then next week 2 presentations. Going to be busy!
Waited too long to post, tired, can't remember half the stuff wanted to mention.
But most important, hope everyone gets to feeling better real soon. Enjoy the great weather.
Don
lionroar88 wrote: fifedog wrote: john&julie - I speak the words "Yes dear", but my fascial expression is usually saying "you want me to do WHAT? NOW?" I need to get past this obstacle if I'm to be truly happy, so I am told...Still got it Fife! LOL! I've been told my fascial expression varies from the sincere to one that I can't post here on this board...Kind of like tonight when Susan asked if I was going to install the light above the kitchen sink tonight... I said, 'No, it is too late', 'Then you have to do it when you get home tomorrow', 'Yes dear.', 'No I am serious. I don't want that thing laying around the house for the next 6 months.', 'I said Yes dear.', 'I know you did, but you had that inappropriate look on your face again.' Forgot to mention... dinner tonight was at Five Guys' Burgers and Fries!
fifedog wrote: john&julie - I speak the words "Yes dear", but my fascial expression is usually saying "you want me to do WHAT? NOW?" I need to get past this obstacle if I'm to be truly happy, so I am told...
john&julie - I speak the words "Yes dear", but my fascial expression is usually saying "you want me to do WHAT? NOW?" I need to get past this obstacle if I'm to be truly happy, so I am told...
Never let Wifey pick out a lighting fixture without you present or let her watch you install. Wifey comes home from Ikea with under the kitchen cabinet lighting fixtures: two 3 light sets, strung together with enough wire to run to the neighbors' house. Triple the installation mounts.
OK, I think, a bit more installation effort versus simple light bars, but it's what she wants. Plan: Run to hardware store for a few items. Shorten wires, install new connectors, drill a couple of holes to run/ hide all wiring in kitchen cabinets. No problema, or so I thought.
She came into the kitchen and asked why all the dishes were on the table, and I reminded her she didn't want any wires showing, so I was going to run them in the cabinet. Then she said she didn't want any wires in her cabinets either. Battery operated lights? She didn't want battery operated lights. She wanted the transformer to be hidden, not under the cabinets nor in them. She also wanted me to alter the wiring to move the on/off switches from one end of the fixture string to the other.
I told her all of her specifications were possible when either Edison invents invisible wire or electricity that did not require wire to get from point A to point B.
It all went downhill from there.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
fifedog wrote: G'night Chief...left the light on for ya.
G'night Chief...left the light on for ya.
Thanks Fife. Figured you would. I see nothing has changed since I dropped by sometime ago. One certain person is answering himself and repeating others posts just to be seen. Sure is a shame. Nice to see that all the others are OK. Roseyville Recreation Day and Parade is April 19th. Told them I would not be riding in my convertable [as they planned for the Mayor to do] as I had to go to York and had a visit with Brent planned. Pro Mariner now says we need some help for April and I gave them the same answer. Off to Charlotte tomorrow PM after a big Wake County Mayors' meeting. We probably made USA Today [lady called and interviewed me]. Maybe more after tomorrow's meeting when we drill Raleigh's Mayor. Just pulled up two bushels of turnips. Disking in garden tomorrow. Got some tomato plants 2 1/2 feet tall. Sleep tight. God bless.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
88 - Keep the peace and just put the dang thing up, or else she may not let you go with us on the 5th! See, right there's a prime example of doing it fifedog style...now where did I put that sleeping bag?
john&julie - Fear leads to hate; hate leads to anger;anger leads to suffering;thus begins the separation agreement....(loved YODA)
CSXect wrote: you are making me hungry.........Went to a B day party at Red Robin and ordered a diet coke and drank my optifast.....and no it was not my B day. The noise level at RED ROBBIN is very loud. I wanted to order a whisky river bbq burger but I behaved my self and stuck to the diet
you are making me hungry.........Went to a B day party at Red Robin and ordered a diet coke and drank my optifast.....and no it was not my B day. The noise level at RED ROBBIN is very loud. I wanted to order a whisky river bbq burger but I behaved my self and stuck to the diet
Excellent! That is showing the appropriate will power. Hang in there, it is worth the effort.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
johnandjulie13 wrote: Brutus wrote: Stopped and got some White Castles for dinner, yummy.Sliders......hmmm!Regards,John
Brutus wrote: Stopped and got some White Castles for dinner, yummy.
Sliders......hmmm!
EVENING ALL
Doug m.-I sent you a PM good luck
Nice day today,51 took a lot of snow away. Finally finished OGR it was ok but maybe Ive been reading these mags to long. We ran some errands today,stopped for a few groceries left $84.00 lighter. Glad we didn't go shopping for real. I did not run trains today but I did check ebay for marx does that count? I'll be back but just in case Goodnite Chewy. J.T.
Red Wings are 29 seconds from a come from behind win.stand by.Det 5-Dal 3 final
"Do or do not. There is no try" - From "Yoda's 50 essential rules to a healthy marriage"
fifedog wrote: Evenin' boys. Sunny & 52 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Glad to hear that jefelectric didn't get blown out to sea; and that dbaker didn't tumble into the sea...see, covered both coasts in one fell swoop.john&julie - I speak the words "Yes dear", but my fascial expression is usually saying "you want me to do WHAT? NOW?" I need to get past this obstacle if I'm to be truly happy, so I am told...
Evenin' boys. Sunny & 52 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Glad to hear that jefelectric didn't get blown out to sea; and that dbaker didn't tumble into the sea...see, covered both coasts in one fell swoop.
Prayers for you guys and now for Kelly, too! I've had pneumonia and it is no fun, so make her take it easy and keep on the meds until they are all gone Doug!
I'm fine - pills are working and staying off my feet (as much as possible). Pain = 0 on a scale of 10, so Jimmy is fine. Thanks for the kind thoughts and words, though! Signed up for OT this Saturday (6 hours) which should pay off my train debt to the family budget, at least so far this year. Stopped and got some White Castles for dinner, yummy.
When does TCA membership renewal come around? I would have thought I would have gotten a bill and renewal thingy in the mail about now?
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
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Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
johnandjulie13 wrote: cnw1995 wrote:Back from the doc box and bride has some sort of pre-pneumonia. So she's to rest and take her meds. John, hope you're feeling better soon - personally, I'm a big fan of 'better living through chemistry'Hello Doug:Being easily corruptible, I try to stay away from anything that can impair my judgement. This reminds me of Robert E. Lee, a hero to our Southern bretheren (I think highly of him, as well). He was asked why he didn't drink whiskey? His response: "Because I like it.""A man has got to know his limitations." - Lt. Harry Callahan S.F.P.D.Regards,John
cnw1995 wrote:Back from the doc box and bride has some sort of pre-pneumonia. So she's to rest and take her meds. John, hope you're feeling better soon - personally, I'm a big fan of 'better living through chemistry'
Hello Doug:
Being easily corruptible, I try to stay away from anything that can impair my judgement. This reminds me of Robert E. Lee, a hero to our Southern bretheren (I think highly of him, as well). He was asked why he didn't drink whiskey? His response: "Because I like it."
"A man has got to know his limitations." - Lt. Harry Callahan S.F.P.D.
Gotta love Det Callahan, man of few, but powerful words......
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
"A man has got to know his limitations." - Insp. Harry Callahan S.F.P.D.
Re old Pot posts. Since this is a single thread, through searches I find old stuff I want to go back and read. But clicking on the search item does not take me to the post. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks,
RockIsland52 wrote: Brent, so now it's "Susan." Sounds ominous. Remember to duck.
Brent, so now it's "Susan." Sounds ominous. Remember to duck.
John, I've been having back problems on and off since I hurt it playing baseball, infield backhand stab at a line drive. Caught the ball, couldn't throw it back to the pitcher. I'd agree with you about the pain killers, though lack of sleep makes John one cranky boy. More important, less mentally acute to fend off wife's barbs about (pick a topic), or sensing when she's saying this but meaning that. Dangerous stuff.
Brutus, staying off a leg for few weeks ain't easy. Look at the bright side. Imagine if this flareup and doctor's orders had happened before all the recent snow activity and you had to delegate the shovelling. "Honey, could you please go back out and shovel the drive again? I know it's 11:30pm and you've been out twice already, but it's easier to keep up with it than to wait until we're buried. Oh, and clean off the cars while you're at it. I'm going to grab a beer and wait up for you down in the train room." RIP Brutus.
Lee, keep at it buddy. We want those larger pics.
Greg, great advice and ideas here on the forum. You'll get less emotional and more rational ideas from arms length folks here. I have a few family members.....but I digress. I admire your thinking about reducing overhead and backfilling income, tough choices better addressed now than later. I think I'd donate a kidney rather than surrender my trains, though.
Sure hope the pain maintains a low threashold, just don't overdo it with the lessening. Might be a good time to catch up on some of those train videos. I have been getting some from NetFlix, as it turns out they have quite a few. Only problem is I usually fall asleep before I get 15 minutes into them. Not boring, just too relaxing.
Obviously your under good care (son), just don't get over anxious.
Hoping for a speedy recovery!!!
phillyreading wrote: Just posted some photos of my trains on the forum today!! Took me about 25 minutes to get the photos posted and edited.John of johnandjulie, hey guy hang in there!! It will get better, reason I say this is that I have had my hip bone fractured in a car accident in late 1984, near Christmas, was laid up for almost eight weeks and had to use crutches to get around even in the bathroom. Also have back trouble at times but go to chiropractor to get straightened out. Won't take ten years to get outside but you must keep working at walking!!Lee F.
Just posted some photos of my trains on the forum today!! Took me about 25 minutes to get the photos posted and edited.
John of johnandjulie, hey guy hang in there!! It will get better, reason I say this is that I have had my hip bone fractured in a car accident in late 1984, near Christmas, was laid up for almost eight weeks and had to use crutches to get around even in the bathroom. Also have back trouble at times but go to chiropractor to get straightened out. Won't take ten years to get outside but you must keep working at walking!!
Lee F.
Thanks for the encouragement. I will keep trying.
I also posted a suggestion on your picture thread.
Good Morning All:
A tough night of sleep for me, but I am operating without any pain killers. I have been able to move between the master bedroom and the guest bedroom. With this pace, in about 10 years, I should be able to get outside. Thanks for the kind words. I just keep getting told that time and rest are what is needed.
Brutus: Hang in there. I can relate to the achilles pain (literally)
Jefelectric: Sorry to hear about the power outage. Between you and Brent, PA seems to be storm central.
Don: I followed your travails with the diesel on the OGR site. I am glad you have it up and running.
Brent: The one thing I learned in my marriage is to say...Yes, dear.
Wes: Good luck with the house. I hope it works out for you.
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