Sounds like everyone had an enjoyable Mother's day. It was beautiful here, 60 and sunny. A big change from a couple of years ago when we got 9 inches of rain and a lot of folks wound up with free swimming pools in their basements. Granddaughter (4) sheared off the handle on our main floor bathroom toilet in the middle of Saturday night's pre Mom's day get together at my house.....had to pull off the tank lid and operate flush arm by hand. Then my wife calls down from second floor, toilet on seconf floor won't flush. Founf the water valve was stuck closed and couldn't get it to free up. What is it with women and toilets?
Chuck.....was glad your B-day was a happy one. I heard you got your thrills on Blueberry Hill, but you got your kicks when you turned 66. What's that all about?
Dennis.....after following your unbelievable work schedule lately, I thought it would be a nice touch to let you know today is Tuesday, May 13, 2008.
Jason....bummer Mother's Day for your Mom. Prayers. I suggest a surprise Mother's Day get together in a couple of weeks when she feels up to it. THE DAY is not sacrosanct, but celebrating the occasion is. She'll appreciate it all the more.
Fife....why do you always catch the fewest fish when you go angling? Old Mil beer cans are not bait.
Laz....are you getting (another) tatoo to cover your scar?
Chief....thanks for the CSX update. The railroad has been advertising in MA. recently. Apparently they were "suspended" from operations in the State because of repeated safety violations and are meeting with State Pols trying to get back in.
Roy.....I read your travel posts with interest. Folks who don't/haven't travelled for their jobs think it must be fun and that you get to see or do things others can't. I always tell them that "Yes, I was in Reno. Casinos? Yes, I walked into one and then back out because I worked 15 hours that day and had to be at work the following morning at 7AM." Folks don't realize that unless you take off time before and/or after the trip's purpose, the only thing you can say is that you saw the inside of the hotel, a couple of restaurants, the airport, a rental car, and an office building.
Brutus.....the purpose of a barrel tower? U.S. SBR, Strategic Beer Reserve.
MikeC....re Lucas' vehicular boo boo, it's time for all of us to share our "kids crack up the car stories." My son was driving for a year and backed the car out of our driveway, t-boning a friend's car which had been parked there for a while. What does a parent say that is not stating the obvious other than "Be glad it wasn't a little child. Got the $500 deductible and the money for the surcharge on the insurance?"
Brent....ah, the home stretch. Must feel liberating after slugging your way through all the courses. Re the train smoke, buy SusieQ one of those portable oxygen tanks for your anniversary....it will go over big! NOT!
I suppose that due to his silence on the board, ANJDEVIL Rich indeed is incarcerated in the Rahway Stete Maximum Security facility.
John J&J is pretty quiet too. Hope that means he has moved into "This restrction stuff stinks" period of recuperation just 5 weeks post op. Maybe we should take up a collection to buy an automotive repair creeper for Julie so she can get under the train board easier.
RT....so what gives with the mortgage wars, your next conquest. Prayers for a successful outcome.
Enjoy the day all.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Fife......Playing hard to get with the fish works about the same as it did with the girls in your youth. It doesn't.
Morning all. Sunny and cold here in Chicago. Big work week as we slowly cut over a website I've been working on since Jan. Saw the daughter dance last eve. Been watching her since she was three - now almost 17. You have many more recitals to go to, Dennis!
Have to chat with the middle boy about some pricey numbers he's been texting.
RockIsland, how do you keep up with all the forum doings? I'm so impressed. I seem to forget something just as soon as I read it. Forum dementia I guess.
Brent, congratulations on finishing the degree!
John, I have an idea about the issue Don referenced. Run a Web feed to your camera so we can watch it for you
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
This may be a long post with some pictures on various stuff I've been yamerring about.
First, a couple from our clubs Operating Session:
I found this "transistion car" really interesting, never seen one before.
The next 2 are a little more typical of the "pre session" activity. While we are trying to get organized a couple of guys get a little anxious and hit the rails. ALL of our derailments have happened before we actually start.
Once we get started, more like this;
Now, some of the work we did on the layout over the weekend.
We got the Fireworks Stand, Oil Derrick, Coal Loader all working. The fireworks stand was intenionally possitioned close to the oil well, so we could have a good high platform for displays. The signal bridge is NOT hooked up. All the accessories work off the DCS controller, REALLY COOL !!
Its crowded but it all fits and functions, Barrel Loader, Brewery, (back wall) Culvert Loader, and Saw Mill, Crane is manual.
Our business district, currently undergoing some redevelopment. Electricity has just been finished in area, (work crews left a outhouse, blue building between the McD's and Theatre. The 2 stations are seperated by a dispatch board. (Notice the white lines in the background behind the theatre.)
We still have some additional development that is being considered by the Planning Commisioner.
More later
Don
HI GIZ again,
Forgot to mention watched Modern Marvels last nite and they had on history of FRIEGHT TRAINS. Was a rerun but still pretty good. They had some footage of the JOHNNY BULL, that I missed the first time.
JACK, I need a whole bunch o tatoos for my whole body. Was thinking of doing the cammoflage pattern, mascarade as a big bush?
laz57
Laz,
I have the perfect product for you..... Tattoo Paper, print on it with your ink jet, cut the image out, then it is a thin film that you apply directly to your skin. Will last 3-4 days.
DON,
Will it last while taking a shower? I only like going 3-4 days without a shower only when I'm in the wilds of CANADA, even then sometimes I can't take myself and got to jump in the lake.
Well heres were we are so far. was supose to have an appraisel turned in yesterday so far not there yet its the only hold up at this time. I have to pay $300.00 for this pokeyness and pull what hair I have left out waiting. This is what is holding up the loan aproval.
anyway off today and tomorrow so I'm helping misses move things around so she can vacum and I'm doing some packing as I do all this
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Laz.....just make sure they spell your wife's name correctly.
First things first:
RT - hang in there, bud...
JMKK - prayers for yer Mom
Chuck - a belated , and a national holiday, at that!
A belated Happy Mothers Day to all you Mothers out there....
Brent - Don't "walk", dude, ya gotta "cruise" up there to get yer sheepskin...
Had just an awesome time up home. Monday was a bummer, driving through the Nor'easter to the airport (Newark Liberty, of course). Was with Mom all day Mothers Day (first time in 15 years). Had dinner with the family and my friends on Sunday.
Big 16th Surprise party for my daughter, she had gone to a jr. prom Firday night and she was exhausted. But she hung in there, and a great time was had by all. FINALLY saw my God-daughter (after 9 years), was in the Air Force, served in Texas, Japan, & Idaho, been married, pregnant, has a son, divorced and married, then retired AF since I last saw her. Will be stationed in SC (Shaw AFB) next year, when her husband comes back from a tour in Korea. Trying to scam a way back up there in July.....hmm, we'll see....
Brent, the "move" is off, my superior red flagged the app, so I'm out (for the time being...). It was tough to do it via fax and e-mail, 'specially since I wasn't at a faster terminal...deadline was yesterday.
OK, talk to ya later...and no, I wasn't in Rahway (did pass it twice, though...
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
The "employment" boss...she dosen't want me to leave..just yet. Says I'm too "valuable"...
Jack, TUESDAY....This is TUESDAY! (Right?). You are correct in that the days seem to blend together. Fortunately, we have windows in the heart rooms and the outer corridor so I can tell if it is day or night. It has been crazy.
Brent, Congratulations! Now you and Susie Q can get back to being a couple without that class work getting in the way.
Rich, We are heading to NJ in July. Will be in Manasquann/Pt. Pleasant if you make it up that way. Let me know.
Well, I am actually finished with my case and hoping to head to the house soon. If I have enough time, I will put the second storm door on the back deck before having to get ready for the movie screening tonight. I will check in later. Hope everyone has a great day.God Bless,
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Good afternoon,
Doug & Don, After Don's post I was thinking that what I need is a web feed so he could watch me running trains to make sure I was using proper operating procedure.
The weather man pulled a nice trick on us, the day turned out to be Sunny and warm, 70 degrees when I last checked, that is the kind of mistakes I like.
Stopped at Barry's and he had a ton of freight cars in the special section,both traditions sized and scale stuff, he bought another collection. Picked up three I could not resist. A Lionel PRR caboose, a Lionel PRR merchandise car and an MTH PRR merchandise car. Saw two of the all door box cars that Don likes but he declined, due to space limitaions. While I was sitting there talking to Don a Mom and three children came in and the two older ones, 3 & 5? made a bee line for the Thomas layout. The little sister 1-1/2? was even getting into it when I left. Nice to see kids into trains. Hope they keep the interest.
Tomorrow is Musuem day and then to a dinner threatre with Son & DIL, so probably won't be checking in untill Thursday.
lionroar88 wrote:OK... bonehead question of the day. I thought Lionel/Williams/MTH engines were AC (I'm talking modern engines manufacturered in the last 15 years). I'm looking to upgrade my MTH C&O Streamlined Hudson to TMCC and am not sure if I need the DC or AC version...
The AC / DC thing refers to the motors. If a can type motor it is DC, if open wound like a pull more it is AC. The incoming power is always AC, just transformed to DC for the can motors.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Afternoon all!
Been busy...Installed Woodland Scenics foam roadbed. A little squishy...probably wouldn't recommend for larger layouts with real heavy engines. Very easy to work with. The beveled roadbed material works well under the 022 switch motors. Really no need to use the sheets unless covering a large area.
Kurt
Afternoon guys!
Tried to make some money but almost got burned on the deal! STAW AWAY from anybody who emails you pretending to be from Ashley Furniture Company, IT IS A RIP-OFF!!! Bank let me know that the money orders went BAD after five days, I was about to do a wire transfer when I got a call from my bank asking me to come in. Went to the bank and was told the money orders I depositted on friday were BAD!
Just bought the June Trains magazine, has articles on short line railroads of Pennsylvania.
Still trying to find work, signed up with two temporary outfits to get work.
Have not heard from the guy at choochoo auctions if he wants to buy any of my excess trains, there are in good shape just I have too many.
Lee F.
If you run old flyer they had Ac motors, DC motors but most had universal motors why can't we go back to universal motors????
Just to clarify old flyer had a DC or AC at end of number where as the universal motors had no letters in the number.
Well I called about noon and got voice mail well he called right back saying he needed a few things (I wonder if I hadn't called when he would of called and asked for them) I'm still waiting to hear I guess they have all they need now they needed a copy of the signed titled for the mobile home a a few other items. All which I feel should of been asked for from the word go.
I went into countrywide site today (thru a point thing were if I visit sites I get x amount of points if I fill out a survey I get x amount more well I've been called 6 times today by them 1st time told them I don't even own a hopuse at present I live in a paid off mobile home I filled out the questioned neer for the points guess that wasn't good enough I've had to hear from them 5 more times so far.
GOOD EVENING ALL
Busy day, had blood draw for PSA,cut the grass, and went to Aldi's,for those that don't know Aldi is a grocery that sells off brand foods for much less money than the usual grocery. Anyway I almost passed out, right there for all to see GRITS,instant grits piled up right there in the food section. I thought that stuff was sold at tire stores. An awful experience, not for the young to see. No trains today, I just enjoyed the outdoors. Some rain expected tomorrow but who knows, the weather people don't. 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
sir james I wrote: GOOD EVENING ALLBusy day, had blood draw for PSA,cut the grass, and went to Aldi's,for those that don't know Aldi is a grocery that sells off brand foods for much less money than the usual grocery. Anyway I almost passed out, right there for all to see GRITS,instant grits piled up right there in the food section. I thought that stuff was sold at tire stores. An awful experience, not for the young to see. No trains today, I just enjoyed the outdoors. Some rain expected tomorrow but who knows, the weather people don't. S.J.
Sir James I understand now why no trains today it must have really been traumatic to see all those grits in a grocery store yet did you ask them what they were thinking? I would think twice before I ventured in there again.
Well still don't know so I guess sometime tomorrow this is driving me nuts. Will talk to you all later hope you all have a good evening in case I don't make it back in tonight.
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