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Good NITE
I guess the nite people are not up yet so this is it. we had about 70 today thereabouts for the next week forecast. Gas is still $3.45/$3.49. I let the trains do a few laps today and did a very minor repair so that was my train day. I will be helping at the train store tomorrow and friday while some of the guys are at York. They will be back loaded with catalogs. Have a good day tomorrow......S.J.
It was a beautiful day in Ohio and I was outside. In fact, I was at Lake White south of Waverly looking at a dam. Lake White was orginally a private lake and if you built a house, the house had to be white with a red shingle roof. While I was on the front face of the dam walking along, I hit some loose stones and fell down the front slope. My right leg is bruised.
Tomorrow I will be in New Philadephia and I might take a ride out to Dennison and see what is on the tracks.
When one of the neighborhood kids graduate, I have been making them a video of all their photos complete with their selection of music. Been working on that instead of trains. It takes five to seven hours of work to scan and compose, espceially when the photos of the kids are all "red eyed".
Looking forward to the weekend......How much longer, LAZ?
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
I am up but just now came inside been working on spring cleaning at two homes, building layout, being nosey about potentail new neigbors next to parents house and gathering up stuff for yard sale.
dbaker48 wrote: As the weather is warming up, thought I would post a picture of the new lawnmower. (comes with gas mask).
As the weather is warming up, thought I would post a picture of the new lawnmower. (comes with gas mask).
Don,
You need a Tim "The Toolman" Taylor grunt to go with this picture!
Brent, I second the thought of going up the ladder and talking to a senior management type. Never take a No from someone who couldn't give a Yes anyway! I would also tell the person about the type of attitude from the rep that you did speak with. If you have their name, all the better.
Doug, I do think those fumes are getting to you. May want to open a window or two.
Don, I hope your DCS is all you hope for. When you are done playing around, pick up the Legacy remote and really get to Railroad'n. (Just kidding) Glad you were able to have fun.
Chief, glad you are feeling better. Keep it up.
Well, I was all ready to head to the shoe store with my daughter after lunch, she pulled a fast one on me. She wanted to go to Applebee's and then we went to Hobby Lobby to pick up some outlets for the dollhouse. She then picks out a paper doll book and I spent the afternoon playing with paper dolls.....somethin' just ain't right about a guy playing with paperdolls! Oh what we do for our kids!
God Bless,
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
dbaker48 wrote: As the weather is warming up, thought I would post a picture of the new lawnmower. (comes with gas mask). Also, Had a conversation with the Chief regarding control systems. I finally convinced him that when you put the batteries in the controller, not to align all the ends with the little bump on the end, the same way. I THINK he understood. Keep in mind, I Definetly don't want to start a flame war. But, I just "have to tell someone" that understands. I went out to the train room last night for about 1/2 hour. It was great! Did the following with my DCS controller (4.0). - Ran the Lionel Legacy Big Boy, just really knocks your socks off with the sound and watching the side rail action!- Ran the MTH AC4400cw engine, taking it throught its paces, did a lot of switching (also using the hand held controller)- Ran a pair of K-Line TMCC Cotton Belts, in a lash-up, while they were "uncoupled", wanted to see how close they were matched.- Ran an older MPC Conventional on the mainlines switching between two tracks. (Alter voltage with the remote.) Did all this with ONE controller. It was great. (I don't know maybe I'm doing something wrong?) AGAIN NOT TRYING TO BRAG OR ANYTHING, ITS JUST SUCH A GREAT TIME TO BE IN THE HOBBY !! Oh Yeah, remember Chief if the TV keeps going on and off everytime you try to blow the whistle you have the wrong remote, use the other one.
Also, Had a conversation with the Chief regarding control systems. I finally convinced him that when you put the batteries in the controller, not to align all the ends with the little bump on the end, the same way. I THINK he understood.
Keep in mind, I Definetly don't want to start a flame war. But, I just "have to tell someone" that understands. I went out to the train room last night for about 1/2 hour. It was great! Did the following with my DCS controller (4.0).
- Ran the Lionel Legacy Big Boy, just really knocks your socks off with the sound and watching the side rail action!
- Ran the MTH AC4400cw engine, taking it throught its paces, did a lot of switching (also using the hand held controller)
- Ran a pair of K-Line TMCC Cotton Belts, in a lash-up, while they were "uncoupled", wanted to see how close they were matched.
- Ran an older MPC Conventional on the mainlines switching between two tracks. (Alter voltage with the remote.)
Did all this with ONE controller. It was great. (I don't know maybe I'm doing something wrong?)
AGAIN NOT TRYING TO BRAG OR ANYTHING, ITS JUST SUCH A GREAT TIME TO BE IN THE HOBBY !!
Oh Yeah, remember Chief if the TV keeps going on and off everytime you try to blow the whistle you have the wrong remote, use the other one.
Don, Its just not fair that your having this much fun
Hello everyone! Very busy two days. Began tring the wall out for wifes office. Yes, old termite trails were there. Will have the exterminator in just to make sure all critters are gone. Will ininstall new window tomorrow. (1 of 3)
The dog is very sick. Ongoing heart poblems, and today I had to come home from work for a couple hrs, (wife called to say he'd fallen over). We'll be taken it day to day with the dog I rescued some 14 yrs ago.
Best to all.
cooltech
Evening all from beautiful Southern Ohio,
This is the last of this stretch of night shifts. Pretty much just slept today, from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. This made up for yesterday where I only slept for about 5 hours. I did do a little weeding before coming to work. Hope to turn over the garden tomorrow.
CSXect- I've had the grapples before and they are tasty! They do taste like a concord grape. It is a novel treat.
Buckeye- You were real close to the plant where I work when you were over at Lake White. Sometime when you are down my way you could drop by for supper. We have a weird schedule, but the door is open.
That riding mower with the headers reminds me of a riding mower I saw once that had a small block V-8, and it was set up for tractor pulls. It was wild.
Dennis- I know what you mean, I would play dolls with our girls but I'm glad no one ever saw me.
Got to go
May God bless
Jim
Dennis, I can't even count the number of tea parties I have enjoyed with my daughter's stuffed dolls and animals.... Oh well, she knows I love her!
Sorry, guys - Didn't get to the coffee pot earlier. I got home and had to make a command decision to mow the front and side lawns since it is supposed to rain again tomorrow. Will have to install the new faucet tomorrow, when it is raining. This weekend we should have dry days on Saturday and Sunday. So, Saturday I will pull other people's garbage out of my trees, same as EVERY DARN YEAR, and then Sunday will mow the back hill.
Package from Charles Ro is coming Friday - yippee!
Tardis is warming up, will swing by throughout the evening and pick up all who want a trip to get some icecream. I might pick up an Italian Ice and drop it off for J&J, too! I don't look good in a Toga, but I am entitled to wear a Kilt (MacKenzie) Might see if Fife or I have the better calves???
TTFN
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Night all. Came home to a nice meal. Wife had cooked. Was first thing that was good to the taste in over a week. Actually a common old hot dog with chilli [none of that Yankee beans stuff, just hot dog chilli] or a bolona and cheese [heated to melt the cheese] sandwich was all that was good to me. Then I could not get all of that down without "giving out" and feeling full. In fact, just ate a bag of micro-wave popcorn. Now to bed.
OH Buckeye, in NC we learn to walk well before our kids begin school. I guess in Ohizo, that is required after college and lots of years of work experience.
Sleep tight and 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
HI GIZ,
36 and another B E A U T I F U L DAY here to get to 76. GOLF tonite, against BRO final DAY O SPRING TRAINING.
Today is like FRIDAY for me, with being off tomorow for YORK. Can't wait! Have the big breakfast with MARTY and another 25 GIZ along with LIONEL REPS. Should be good? Going to run Legacy engines and talk about some problems with system. I'll be taking two of my engines there. The FEF and CN for GIZ to run. Got em boxed up ready to go.
TGIF ( for me).
B GOOD or B GONE,
laz57
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a sunny, but cool 38 degrees. Going up to 74 today, with sunshine.
Today is a relaxing day. Been busy the last few days. I have a few things to do around the house and then I will relax. Maybe I'll spend a few hours in the train room. Need to dust again.
You guys have a good time at York. Take pictures.
Indians are in a slump. Can't pitch or hit. Yuk.
Dining car has rolled in. Time for breakfast. Later.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Chuck
Mornin' boys. Sunny & 39 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Gonna be a nice couple of days.
cooltech - Best regards with the K-9. "Rescued" mine back in '98, and the mileage is catching up with him...
dwiemer - I'd mutch rather step on a paper doll late at night; far better than "finding" Malibu Barbie's 5" stiletto high heel during a 3 am stumble to the lew.
dbaker - that remote sure does a lot. Can you turn the HOLLYWOOD sign off/on from your house?
88 - what's on your list?
Morning!
Don: Good times! Glad things are all finally working! You did a lot of work to get here! With my first TMCC I am sharing your excitement! Brutus will as well this weekend.
Cooltech: I loved Animal House!
Brent: Praying all is well with your Bride.
MIL and SIL w/ 1-yo neice due in today....high noon....til Tuesday....Looks like I'm the chef and entertainment, with the Bride working so much. Brutus, Don, Doug, Sir James...& other late lighters beware...enter for dessert at your own risk, you may become the entertainment.
Safe travels and great hunting to all attending York!
Kurt
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps near 70. I probably will not be reporting in tomorrow at the usual time as I will be at a conference. The only upside is that it will be at the restored facilities at French Lick, Indiana. My wife is accompanying me and this is one place we had talked about visiting some time. I finished mowing the yard and did weights at the YMCA. We watched "Deal or No Deal" and I did some more Second Life. One of these days I will have time for trains again. There is a double dip of open wheel racing with the IRL at both Motegi and Long Beach this weekend. I had the usual fare on the dining car this morning. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Fife, I agree about the Barbie shoes, but the worse thing I have found with my feet at night is a Lego block to the heal! That is pain.
Laz, wish I could join you and the guys. Look forward to a report when you get back. Have fun.
Chief, you are right to take it easy for a little bit. Don't let all the town's issues get to you right now. Besides, you have to nurse Miss Pam back to health.
Well, I am actually at work, but not much to do. Just help out on someone else's case and then I will return home to get some layout work done.
dennis
fifedog wrote: 88 - what's on your list?
Fife - The list is at home. Will send tonight.
kpolak wrote: Brent: Praying all is well with your Bride.
cheapclassics wrote: I probably will not be reporting in tomorrow at the usual time as I will be at a conference. The only upside is that it will be at the restored facilities at French Lick, Indiana.
I probably will not be reporting in tomorrow at the usual time as I will be at a conference. The only upside is that it will be at the restored facilities at French Lick, Indiana.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
lionroar88 wrote: fifedog wrote: 88 - what's on your list?Fife - The list is at home. Will send tonight. kpolak wrote: Brent: Praying all is well with your Bride.Thanks Kurt. She is going through so many tests right now I can't keep my mind around them all. Not sure what this one is for. cheapclassics wrote: I probably will not be reporting in tomorrow at the usual time as I will be at a conference. The only upside is that it will be at the restored facilities at French Lick, Indiana.Isn't there a famous Indianian from French Lick? I think he played Basketball for some team up North that likes to wear green and clovers... Larry Bird wasn't it?
True.
This was posted by someone on a fishing forum this AM. Thought it was right funny.
After having dug to a depth of 10 yards last year, New York scientists found traces of copper wire dating back 100 years and came to the conclusion, that their ancestors already had a telephone network more than 100 years ago.Not to be outdone by the New Yorkers, in the weeks that followed, California scientists dug to a depth of 20 yards, and shortly after, headlines in the LA Times newspaper read: 'California archaeologists have found traces of 200year old copper wire and have concluded that their ancestors already had an advanced high-tech communications network a hundred years earlier than the New Yorkers.'One week later, the "Newnan Times Herald", a local newspaper in Georgia, reported the following:'After digging as deep as 30 yards in cotton fields near Newnan in Coweta County Bubba Johnson, a self-taught archaeologist, reported that he found absolutely nothing. Bubba has therefore concluded that 300 years ago, Georgia had already gone wireless.'
Attention Guys..........Chief is feeling better !!!!!!!!!
He's typing better too.
Blueberryhill RR wrote: Attention Guys..........Chief is feeling better !!!!!!!!!He's typing better too.
Feeling better? Funnier...?
Afternoon all from beautiful Southern Ohio
Just finished breakfast, took a short nap after getting home from work this morning. Going to knock out a few brainless activities till my head catches up with my body.
Chief- glad you are feeling better
York attendees - I hope you have safe travels and have fun
Fife- I agree, the Barbie heels are killers!
Going outside now.
Been busy looking for work again and taking the wife to work as her car was in the shop from thursday to tuesday, releived the wife's car is back as it was too much running around!
Went over to help a friend with his layout, trying to install a bridge that lifts up, an Atlas bridge & track connecting with Lionel style tubular track. Atlas gives you track adapters with the bridge for both tubular and Gargraves tracks. Also widening the curves while we are at it, putting in 054 curves instead of 031.
Unable to get to Miamim again for any parts or train cars, will have to wait for tax check and then it is a small maybe. Sold some more scrap metal on monday morning, old wire this time & got almost $10.00, a little bit of gas money.
Going to try to update my DCS unit over the weekend, maybe my computrer will act better this time with a different cable.
Lee F.
phillyreading wrote: Going to try to update my DCS unit over the weekend, maybe my computrer will act better this time with a different cable.Lee F.
Lee,
Can you adjust the baud rate on your comm port? I think that the trouble you have been having is caused by the USB port sending data at a higher baud rate than the rate at which the TIU is supposed to receive data. Check and see if you can change USB comm port baud rate to 9600, which is the RS232 standard rate. That should help.
ChiefEagles wrote: To bed. Feeling better. Got meeting tomorrow afternoon with Progress Energy [Power Company] and Time Warner. They want me to do something for them. Usually I'm asking them for help. Plan on staying in until then. Will be my first "official" outing since last Thursday AM. Maybe some tains as not a lot of codiene on me now.RT, each time you post, I'm waiting for you to say this is "it". "Its final and I'm on the way to the new job." Then we will a party. Good luck and safe trip. Might get some very light frost and then into the 70's. Good night and God bless.
To bed. Feeling better. Got meeting tomorrow afternoon with Progress Energy [Power Company] and Time Warner. They want me to do something for them. Usually I'm asking them for help. Plan on staying in until then. Will be my first "official" outing since last Thursday AM. Maybe some tains as not a lot of codiene on me now.
RT, each time you post, I'm waiting for you to say this is "it". "Its final and I'm on the way to the new job." Then we will a party. Good luck and safe trip.
Might get some very light frost and then into the 70's.
Good night and God bless.
Well heres way things are now . I really want this job but heres how it lays now. Well we found a place we really liked but it needs some work (which doesn't bother us as its a $76,000 home in 2005 and its on market now for $52,000) and the sale of my mobile home fell thur so we had no money to put on it to make the purchase. So I guess if I do sell this it will be to late it was close to work and everything. It would have been perfect for us. Oh well thats the way things go for us. I'm starting to feel that this job just isn't going to work no matter how hard we try. This place hits the papers again tomorrow for 2 weeks so we will see when that is over. If its still ours I guess I have to call off the job .
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/
Well, I see that Chief is full of spit & vinegar again. Must mean he's feelin a whole bunch better. Good news, but not for some......
RT, Hang tuff guy, with the current market conditions I would hate to be selling a property. If it don't sell is there any potential as a rental unit, taken care of by a property manager/rental agency?
For any of you guys that are also interested in the large scale(G) take a look at this guys layout in progress, I got worn out just thinking about all that digging.
http://cs.trains.com/forums/1414645/ShowPost.aspx
Enjoy York, be sure to spend all of your "Economic Stimulus Money" gotta make sure that the Chinese economy stays strong for our future trains.
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