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2008 [PART 2] and the Coffee Pot is still on and now 4 years old. Here we gather as friends with trains. Sweet ice tea too.

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 3:17 PM
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 fifedog wrote:
, and really let my hair down.

You wished.......... Laugh [(-D]

Now THAT WAS FUNNY!!!

Still love you law -n- order guys, reguardless....Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 4:54 PM

Afternoon from raining NC.  Was suppsoe to drizzzle off and on.  It has poured off and on. 

Roy, the Spectracide stuff ["something" and Done] kills them in a few hours.  No joke.  Never seen them so hungry for the granduls.  They come rushing out and make big tunnels to take it below.  In a few hours, you can dig up the nest.  It says wait 24.  I've seen a bird sitting on top of a mound within 4 hours and nothing bothering him.

Rock, dogs are playing.  The old lab runs around like a new puppy and they play chase.  Usually Lucky is running circles at 90 mile per hour around Burg.  Then suddenly she gets to close and he rolls her over.  Once in a while there is a 'yap" from Burg putting her in her place.

Lake House closing is 11:30 AM Thursday 18th.  Lawyer's assistant and I talked.  Will be glad when that happens.

Later 

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 6:18 PM
Buckeye - Red... in her eyes roses of any other color are an abomination.

Jack - She gets chocolates and roses on a regular basis. I don't remember where the roses from Buckeye came from... probably because Susieq asked one night 'who 'Spanky' is' while I was reading the board... Susieq likes the picture of Buckeye with his childhood puppy.

Fife - keep me posted on meeting... do you know where the Starlite Diner is located? It appears to be a highly regarded establishment in York.

Chief fell asleep early? Shock [:O] Mayorial duties must be quite tiring...

Greg - how's the job hunt?
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Posted by GregM on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 6:28 PM

Brent - Same old same old.

If anyone is still looking for the CTT 20th Anniversary Atlas car or the delivery truck, there are still some available according to todays CTT newsletter. 

Here is a  Link  

 

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Posted by magicman710 on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 6:36 PM
May I suggest making a Coffee Pot Part 3?

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Posted by GregM on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 6:46 PM

 magicman710 wrote:
May I suggest making a Coffee Pot Part 3?

Grayson,  I have suggested that the coffee pot be broken up by month.  Hasn't happened yet.

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Posted by Brutus on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:17 PM
 krapug1 wrote:

I reached for my trusty Craftsman Power Drill,  took the  battery out of the charger, plugged it into the base, and  yes, NO POWER.  It seems that the charger died on the vine, and the drill can not be plugged in to operate.  I hope that Sears sells  replacement chargers, or this  drill is destined for the landfill.

Ken, I've bought replacement parts and batteries too for my craftsman drill on ebay - let me keep using it for an extra couple years so far, beyond when the original batteries I had failed and the charger was not charging right, etc.

Kurt - just any pictures, I'm always interested to see stuff like this, before - during - after!

Started negotiating for floor space in the basement for my layout...  Kids want the whole play room and wife wants the whole bedroom, but I think things will work out.  After all, I'm the man with tools Wink [;)]

NPR was doing a feature story about York PA as I was coming home tonight, pretty interesting although I'm not sure there was any real point to it?

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Posted by sir james I on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:22 PM

Good evening  all,

Actually you need not suggest a part three, when this one is full they lock it down and we start again.

Grocery shopping today, had trouble driving home, could not see with so many tears in my eyes. Over $10.00 for Maxwell house coffee? whats with that? Reg gas went from$3.65 to $3.86 yet oil prices have dropped to just over a hundred a barrel. My latest "bay" purchase arrived today and all is well,he shipped fast, got my top feedback. Slow shippers get an OK.

Brutus new supply of banilla, so I am ready,fire up the  thingy....S.J.

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Posted by Brutus on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 7:39 PM
Well, daughter and I just finished that peecan pie, but maybe a little banilla would be good too?  On the way, dude!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:11 PM
beacon is on - though I'll sit in the far corner since I think I gotta big cold. Ugh.

Jack, I think we have the highest gas taxes in the country. Now at $4.12 - no reason. Sigh.

Great 'minds-eye' image of Lucky playing!

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Posted by jefelectric on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:18 PM
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Evenin Boys & Girls.

As of today "Hell Week" is finally over. The better half was hosting her Bunco Group last night so the honey-do list was quite extensive. All of them got done but the roughest was yesterday, started cooking at 4am and finished up just in time to have everything on the counter & ready to eat at 6pm. I swear, when I redo this kitchen #1 on the list is a double oven. Grumpy [|(]

RT- Hang in there guy.

Roger- I'm gonna echo some of the other comments, Pictures Please.

Buckeye- Look on the brite side when it comes to the chocolate. Just think what a mess it would be if I came and had to bring California Avacado guacomole. Clown [:o)]

  

Doug, when we remodeled our kitchen, Jean and I could not agree on gas or electric range so we got one of each, dealer thought we were nuts, but boy does that come in handy for big family meals.

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Posted by jefelectric on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:31 PM

 lionroar88 wrote:
Buckeye - Red... in her eyes roses of any other color are an abomination.

Jack - She gets chocolates and roses on a regular basis. I don't remember where the roses from Buckeye came from... probably because Susieq asked one night 'who 'Spanky' is' while I was reading the board... Susieq likes the picture of Buckeye with his childhood puppy.

Fife - keep me posted on meeting... do you know where the Starlite Diner is located? It appears to be a highly regarded establishment in York.

Chief fell asleep early? Shock [:O] Mayorial duties must be quite tiring...

Greg - how's the job hunt?

The Starlite Diner is just after you turn on to 30 East from Rt 74, I think it is the first light, but not sure.  Just keep an eye out on the right side and you can't miss it.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:40 PM
 GregM wrote:

 magicman710 wrote:
May I suggest making a Coffee Pot Part 3?

Grayson,  I have suggested that the coffee pot be broken up by month.  Hasn't happened yet.

Why??????  I know there must be a reason why. 

Mayorial duties are tiring.  Sitting in meetings, fighting the biggies for your people and listening and handling complaints.

Off to bed.  Good night.  Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite. 

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Posted by jefelectric on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 8:43 PM

My TCA 2008 Conventin Car was delivered today.

 

As you can see it was shipped by flatcar in order to keep the wheels from showing any wear and decreasing it's collector value.  Here the crane is just about to lift it off of the flat.

 

And this is the after picture as it has been set down on the other siding so that the B6 switcher can pull it away for safe storage.

 

 

The legal department would not allow any pictures of the actual movement, in case of any embarrassing happenings.

 

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Posted by dougdagrump on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 10:14 PM
 jefelectric wrote:
 dougdagrump wrote:

Evenin Boys & Girls.

As of today "Hell Week" is finally over. The better half was hosting her Bunco Group last night so the honey-do list was quite extensive. All of them got done but the roughest was yesterday, started cooking at 4am and finished up just in time to have everything on the counter & ready to eat at 6pm. I swear, when I redo this kitchen #1 on the list is a double oven. Grumpy [|(]

RT- Hang in there guy.

Roger- I'm gonna echo some of the other comments, Pictures Please.

Buckeye- Look on the brite side when it comes to the chocolate. Just think what a mess it would be if I came and had to bring California Avacado guacomole. Clown [:o)]

  

Doug, when we remodeled our kitchen, Jean and I could not agree on gas or electric range so we got one of each, dealer thought we were nuts, but boy does that come in handy for big family meals.

John, If I have my way it will be a big gas fired cook top w/grill and an electric double oven wall unit. Gas, IMHO, is the best for stove top cooking and electric is better for the oven. Better temp control in their respective applications. For our family functions, not quite as casual as Bunco, I've supplemented the oven by using a countertop rotisserie. A pork loin with a good glaze on the rotisserie ranks up there pretty high.  Chef [C=:-)]  Dinner [dinner]  

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Posted by jefelectric on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 10:41 PM
Doug, Never tried Pork loin on the rotisserie.  Pork lion is one of our favorites, often do it for Thanksgiving as there are not a lot of turkey lovers in our family.  Do you precook it at all or do it from raw on the rotisserie?  If so, about how long?
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Posted by wrmcclellan on Wednesday, September 10, 2008 11:24 PM

Evening all!

Fifer - you carrying a toupe around and does it get disappointed when you let your hair down?Headphones [{(-_-)}]

Chief - those must not be real fire ants you are dealing with. Nothing kills them here. Lake house? What's this about a lake house? You become mayor of Rosyville and all of a sudden there are funds for a lake house AND trains? Is anyone watching the Rosyville books? I smell scandal in Nawth Carolina! Shock [:O]

Doug - no fall here but moderate temps with cool fronts dropping a bit of rain - and here comes Ike for the weekend. The way they are acting here is silly. I think folks are evacuating to Ft Worth (or as we say Fawt Wawth).

Jack - what contractors? What fire ants? Bwa Ha Ha Ha HA!

John - we grill butterflyed pork chops often - excellent! I need to get a rotisserie for my grill.

Brent - Starlight is a great diner with a nice atmosphere and good service. Been eating there for years. Like it better than Round the Clock diner at 30 and I84. Here is a map. The diner is where the PA Keystone is on the map.

http://www.visitpa.com/visitpa/tripgenViewMap.pa?transaction=locMap&template=map&recordId=77271&attractionId=77271&name=Starlite+Diner

We have started making arrangements for the trip so things are looking good.

Cool front came through today and a bit more rain.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Thursday, September 11, 2008 12:47 AM

 jefelectric wrote:
Doug, Never tried Pork loin on the rotisserie.  Pork lion is one of our favorites, often do it for Thanksgiving as there are not a lot of turkey lovers in our family.  Do you precook it at all or do it from raw on the rotisserie?  If so, about how long?

John, Generally on the holidays I'll do both a turkey, creature of habit I guess, and a pork loin. No precooking, sometimes I'll use just salt & pepper & garlic but one of my favorites is a cranberry glaze. If memory serves the last one was about a four/five pounder and took about 2 to 3 hrs. It's a Farberware rotisserie that we've had for what seems like forever. It's good for this type of cooking but for grilling it just don't get hot enuff.

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Posted by kpolak on Thursday, September 11, 2008 5:52 AM

Morning!

Great day at the Zoo yesterday!  Colder weather is much better for the animals, as they are up and moving around...

Hippos were out and about swimming and playing, Sloth Bear very animated.  3-1/2 yo is studying caterpilers at school and watching as they will form crysallis and transform into butterflies...We saw the butterfly exhibit at the zoo.  Hope I didn't spoil the superise...

Gas $$$ jumped here too.

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Doug:  I'm fighting something off too.  Dead [xx(]

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, September 11, 2008 6:22 AM

HI GIZ,

  58 and great day here, to get to 72.  Had PT conferences last nite and now am teaching lots o kids that I taught their parents when they were in 7th and 8th grade.  I must be gettin old?

  GOLF tonite against BRO the wings and YUENGs.  

  Still no RA # from Lionel to send back Legacy.

  HAPPY FRIDAY EVE!!!!

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, September 11, 2008 6:35 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cool and sunny 49 degrees.  Going up to 82 today with sunshine.

Today is a busy day. I have all the mowing to do. This will take about 5 hours. Need to get it all done today, as it is suppose to rain tomorrow. Good day for it. No train time in sight. Maybe this weekend.

Gas prices jumped back up by 20 cents. Now they are at $3.69. Some guy on an oil rig must have sneezed.

Dining car is here and ready for breakfast. Cheerios.

Y'all have a great Thursday.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, September 11, 2008 6:44 AM
Morning.  Rainy.  Got a free big meal for lunch so only toast and coffee for breakfast.  Not much else is happening.  Good luck Texicans with Ike.

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Thursday, September 11, 2008 6:44 AM

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Jack - She gets chocolates and roses on a regular basis.

Yes, we know.  We just thought as her husband you would be curious enough to attempt to find out who is sending them. Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by cheapclassics on Thursday, September 11, 2008 6:48 AM

Morning all,

It is not a good day as last night was really bad from a work standpoint.  Two hours of futile effort were ultimately wasted by computer glitches.  Just when I think I may be catching up, I find myself even further behind.  I really enjoy most aspects of my job, but there are certain parts that are tearing me up.  I need to step back, look around and see what I want to do with the rest of my life because where I am is not where I will be.  I hope everyone else has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Thursday, September 11, 2008 6:49 AM
 ChiefEagles wrote:
 GregM wrote:

 magicman710 wrote:
May I suggest making a Coffee Pot Part 3?

Grayson,  I have suggested that the coffee pot be broken up by month.  Hasn't happened yet.

Why??????  I know there must be a reason why. 

Chief......ever do a search only to discover what you are looking for is in the Pot?  Then you have to spend 10 minutes paging to the post.  If the post is mid "Pot" year, fageddaboutit.  Fife's hair is important and fascinating info., but not that important. Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:33 AM

Mornin' boys.  Cloudy & 66 here in the Mid-Atlantic region.

Roy - Don't you like have a hurricane to prepare for or somethingSign - Dots [#dots]

RockIsland - High & tight since '93.  Saved a bundle on combs.

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, September 11, 2008 7:35 AM

GOOD MORNING ALL

We have bright sun going to high 70s next few days with some rain expected to be thrown in. No train plans  for today, at least not yet. Gee with the high cost of food these days, if I was getting most of my meals free maybe I could buy a house by the lake. Just a thought.....S.J.

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Thursday, September 11, 2008 8:03 AM

Morning boys

Sad day today, Just thought I'd check it and say hi.  Has already showered here, should make the day more "delightful" with the aggrevated humidity.  Up to 90F on top of that. 

http://www.fdnylodd.com/9-11-Never-Forget/Memorials/Blood-Of-Heroes.html

http://www.nytimes.com/library/national/091101rescuers.html

Never Forget.

Have a good one.

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Posted by GregM on Thursday, September 11, 2008 8:29 AM
 RockIsland52 wrote:
 ChiefEagles wrote:
 GregM wrote:

 magicman710 wrote:
May I suggest making a Coffee Pot Part 3?

Grayson,  I have suggested that the coffee pot be broken up by month.  Hasn't happened yet.

Why??????  I know there must be a reason why. 

Chief......ever do a search only to discover what you are looking for is in the Pot?  Then you have to spend 10 minutes paging to the post.  If the post is mid "Pot" year, fageddaboutit.  Fife's hair is important and fascinating info., but not that important. Big Smile [:D]

Jack

Ten minutes?  I wish!  Try to find something in the middle of part 1 and you are paging down forever.  Being able to go back and find something you know was posted in the pot is why I would like to see it broken up by month.  Would not take nearly as long.

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, September 11, 2008 8:32 AM

anjdevil - Never will.Sad [:(]

GregM - what kind of "pertinant" info are you lookin' for on the Coffee Pot...?

Chief - Just think of the money you save on groceries....

 

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