Good Mornin', Ya'll, from Sunny Taxachusetts,
RT......fabulous news on the health front. You are still on a roll in 2008! Now if you can just get both sets of doctors on the same page before you change course.......
MikeC....JimPhish wants you to be subordained his "Minister" of trains even if you are from Indiana.. Sorry for the mixup.
Dennis......hats off to you and your group for showing the rest of us what can be done when a bunch of ordinary citizens get together to make a difference in the lives of others. Humanity of this sort trumps a government program. Differences are made one person at a time.
DougM......who are "Doug O'Leary, Doug O'Malley, and Doug O'Bryan" who are also registered to vote at your street address? Are they the guys who are washing the dishes in your domicile while the first string dishwasher is down?
Brutus......prayers for your wife's uncle. Re the paintballs directed at your house, I believe the paint is water soluble. Not as bad as eggs thrown at mine, right after I got it painted (wood clapboard, a stupid New England thing). When my son was 10, he happened upon 2 neighborhood kids (brothers) he knew breaking windows on the rear of a new construction house down the street. A neighbor came out and asked what was going on right after the perpetrators bolted, followed by a call to the police. Son told the truth. Curiously, my house and only my house got egged the following weekend. When I called the parents of the two kids, they and the kids denied everything; and I knew the couple and the kids very well! Both of the kids were caught and convicted of stealing cars about 6 years later. There are none so blind as those who won't see.
John/jef......hang in there. The trains at the library must prevail!
Don......thanks for the list of CA. ballot questions. Here are the ones for Massachusetts:
1.) Eliminate the state income tax by 2010.
2.) Decriminalize marijuana possesion under one ounce, making it a fineable misdomeanor, with parental notification for those under 18, counseling, and community service.
3.) Eliminate greyhound racing.
Later,
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Hey Doug, they didn't winkat you when they said "remember, you can't vote again on Tuesday", did they?
Chief, I too am not enamored with either party/candidate. I grow less everyday.
Thanks guys on the kind thoughts towards the movie...it was all from above, we couldn't have made it without Him.
Sorry for stirring the pot, Fife is right, makes for a sour smell.
Don, most of our ballot issues lately have been towards making the state more kind to the retired. They have made retirement income tax free (from the state), and are trying to make life easier for the elderly. We are attracting a large number of folks from the north east who are nearing retirement.
Jack, thanks for posting your list, it really helps to follow your posts so I can see who said what as the pages go by so fast here. I try to read, but just don't have the time these days.
Hope everyone has a blessed day,
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
The boss and I voted at 7:10 AM, #'s 24 & 25, we avoided the rush/crush Since we live in the country we get to go to a small church and vote, it's WONDERFUL! I ran into 2 sets of parents whose kids I had in class and it was sure fun to visit with them in the parking lot, kind of ironic---the last time I saw one of the parents was 4 years ago in the same parking lot
Believe It or Not---there have been politicians visiting Iowa to "test the waters" for the Caucuses 3 1/2 years from now
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Morning all. Whew! Escaped being pulled into polling places on my way to work to vote again. Beautiful day here - I didn't wear a coat. Not bad for November.We just had the one hilarious 'should we have a state consititutional convention' question on the ballot, written and approved by those who don't want one - so the paragraph said something like 'would you want this to be held again which will be expensive and didn't accomplish anything the last time.' LOL. I wrote in Mayor Eagles for Cty. Coroner (maybe a step-up for his career) and Jon for Cty. Bd. President...Should be an interesting afternoon amd evening here in the Loop.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Won't you guys be surprised when Chief winds up on the top of the stack as a write-in candidate when all the votes are counted! He already made me sign a non-financial promissory note that states after he is elected President I will hitherto be known as being a supporter from the Southern part of Northeast Taxachusetts. Didn't require me to fly the "other" American flag at my place........yet.
Thank you Dennis for the kind words about my posts. I know my contributions here are far too long for most and I have been tempted to quit the summaries. But if it helps all the posters feel welcome and helps them get to know each other a little better, it's good. No ones' thoughts, opinions, or lives are any more or less important than anothers'. If my feeble attempts at humor bring a smile to someone's face who needs it, all the better.
Jack, don't stop! It's a great summary,and it makes me laugh!
Hey, Jack, gotta go with Doug on this one....
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
Jack as long as you have the time, and don't mind, keep your summary posts, and comments. They are great!! Always enjoy the chuckle and there always is one. This morning liked the quote regarding "There are none so blind as those who WON'T see."
Doug, WE need your ballot measure out HERE !!!
Don
SJ let me know if I can stop by to run some trains with you. Next Tuesday the 11th looks good on my calendar..
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Still need to vote? come on over here, no waiting,just in and done.
Charlie, you are welcome anytime, bring something to play with if you like, or I'll see if I can find something around here to run.
To whom it may concern, fun post are the best post, we have a place here for unwinding.....S.J.
"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
Morning all. Been lazy. Watched a movie as it rained. Going to Town Hall in a few.
Shake and Bake,it is not a rock you are under, it is called S L O O O W.
Rich, no she will not. Takes a majority to get things done. I know. Been there and done that.
Have a great day. [thanks for all the write ins]
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
We NEEDED a new county weed commissioner, Chief was my write in choice
We were supposed to vote for the Chief???? Uh oh. I voted for Jon....That's gonna skew the numbers.
Looks like we opened up a can of worms with the issues...Maybe we should all just go fishin'.
Jack: If I miss a few days I can look for your post, and get caught up.
Kurt
Chief,
I know most of the town council. I can tell you there is an absense of common sense (just like nationally) and Mom brings more common sense than most of them. I can tell that you have that kind of sense. Mom speaks her mind and the polls be damned. Trust me, she knows how to pick her battles and if she wins, it WILL be interesting!!!
Rich
I do not know what is going on. Type a long reply and then suddenly it is gone. Has happened three time at the same point [word]. Rainy and poles are continous with voters. Just talked to a lday about starting our own water plant in defiance of Raleigh.
Took a nice long walk up to Fields, I mean Macys - at lunch. Then decided to cancel class. Did not like the look of the crowds gathering already. So I get to go home at a more normal time.
Sure, hope today, especially this evening does not end up with alot of violence!!!! Regardless of who wins.
ChiefEagles I do not know what is going on. Type a long reply and then suddenly it is gone. Has happened three time at the same point [word].
I do not know what is going on. Type a long reply and then suddenly it is gone. Has happened three time at the same point [word].
Must be you got the southern version of word anything over 49 words and it deletes as a southern can't talk 50 or more words at one time
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/
RT - That was great! BTW, wonder where Kevin is? 'Bout time for him to open the door !!
jonadel Believe It or Not---there have been politicians visiting Iowa to "test the waters" for the Caucuses 3 1/2 years from now
My apologies to all the Hawkeyes. Sometimes the Chief slips out of NC without us knowing and then heads to places like Iowa to test the waters and sample the hooch.
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
Evening all. Still raining. Voting almost over here. Got a nawtheasterner brewing off shore. I see Jim Duda is over on OGR [on list of those signed on] Got an email from the rascal the other day. Glad to here is OK. He is a funny guy. He to keep us laughing all the time. Miss the guy. Maybe he will stop by now winter is here.
Since I am an elected Democrat Official, I think I can post this joke as it is on me.
Had to use Photobucket as Shutterfly was erroring out all day. Been trying to post it since noon.
Chat later.
Is it me? Or did a post or two get whacked?
Edit: Nope. Found them.
RockIsland52 Is it me? Or did a post or two get whacked? Jack Edit: Nope. Found them.
YOU are always you. No one else could be you but you.
Evenin' All,
Here's hopin' I helped elect the country's first female VP !!!!!!
No lines, no waitin', walk rite up and start voting. Thought I mite end-up with a carpal tunnel issue by the time I finished the ballot.
Still trying to kick this crud, as it is now probably won't be going to the museum friday. Haven't even started taking down the halloween stuff yet.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
www.sd3r.org
Proud New Member Of The NRA
Doug, hope you get to feeling better soon. Lots of folks been dealing with the crud. Hope I have avoided it, but am starting to feel a tad under the weather.
Chief, we have that same cartoon blown up and posted in the Doctor's lounge at the hospital....funny. I voted early (two weeks ago). When I left this morning, there was a line out the door of the church we normally vote at and a quarter way around the parking lot.....normally there is no line at all. Took wife there this afternoon and she voted, just walked right in.
On the DVR the other day, I taped a episode of "I Love Lucy" in which they are riding a train and Lucy nabs a jewel thief. Just something about those old shows. Even the kids were laughing and it was all clean fun.
Dennis, the bride recorded that same episode - she loves Lucy (I'm more partial to Sheriff Taylor even if he was in NC). It sure was great. Since I'm not supposed to be home, the bride is off to a 'victory celebration' with a girlfriend - the connection to politics is veeeeeery thin. I don't think there's football on TV anywhere so I'm off to run trains!
dwiemer On the DVR the other day, I taped a episode of "I Love Lucy" in which they are riding a train and Lucy nabs a jewel thief. Just something about those old shows. Even the kids were laughing and it was all clean fun. Dennis
cnw1995 Dennis, the bride recorded that same episode - she loves Lucy
Dennis, the bride recorded that same episode - she loves Lucy
Guess what Pam's nickname is? You guessed it. LUCY and that is why the pup is named Lucy. Pam can conjur up more mess. Does not look good on the home front for Senator nor Pres. Later
Howdy All
Voted just after nine, no line, just like the swinging door,walked right through the whole thing, went and watched the grandsons so wife could go and she said it was still the same way, people just moving right through. We are enjoying what might be the last of summer weather, low 70s for two more days. everybodys yard looks nice and clean, until the wind starts blowing again. No trains ran today but I did fuss a bit no pile ups that way. Brutus banilla is ready, lite the fuse on the thingy......S.J.
Good evening all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 70s. My wife and I celebrated our 30th anniversary by walking up to the voting place, and then spending the afternoon eating at a locally owned diner, and spending time at various local stores. It was a very nice day. Last night I ran the Alaska set with only a few derailments on switching operations, and today ran the 318E freight and the 8E passenger set. Wife gave me a set of 4 1/32 diecast cars from the 30s which fit in very nicely with the standard gauge equipment. I had bacon and waffles on the dining car this morning for breakfast. Watched the last F-1 race of the season tonight. Wow, what a race! The championship went down to the final turn of the final lap. It does not get much better than that. (OK, a rousing soccer game or the Indy 500, but you know.....) I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Very sensible, Doug!
Jack and Doug and others, thanks for the kind words. His prognosis is very poor. They had him in cryotherapy and now warming him up. It's all new to me. We're hoping he comes around!
Also, kids were off school today so my wife put them to work and the paintball mess came right off the siding. Luckily, there were no holes from the balls. The contractor is coming tomorrow to fix the siding that was hit with BB's. I'm thinking about writing a letter and attaching copies too all the doorknobs around here. Maybe something like:
Warning! Watch out - VANDALS are attacking our houses! Check your vinyl siding for BB holes - We found them in our siding on the uphill side a few weeks ago! Also, watch out for paint on the siding as we were hit at some point over this past weekend by paintball guns! Contact the police if you find damage! We have to watch out for each other!
How does that sound?
I voted at 6:50 AM and it only took about 10 minutes. Other places already had lines out the door, but our poling place is very small and gets most business later or in the afternoon. Local gambling interests have been running ads pushing a proposition that would give all this money to kids/schools. Well in the fine print it would remove loss limits and also prohibit future votes on that issue? Uh - no! I hope that loses!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
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