I guess Sir James already went to bed? Have to go back an hour to get him, then to RT's and around the usual spots - all take it easy!
Oh - got my new CTT finally, need to read it now. Got home from work, checked emails, let son on computer and reclinerized until dinner! Now I'm tired again! Good news on Ming. Is he related to Ming the Merciless?
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
I am in need of a large rotary snowplow....Its been snowing for over 24 hours. I am getting tired of removing the white stuff.
All this snow removal majorly cut into my weekend contruction plans for the layout. :(
I understand the snow will be followed by temperatures next week that could range from -5 for lows to no greater than 20, with windchills that could be -20 or colder.
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Yeah - write a letter about it?
Dear Mr. Gore,
Bite me.
Cold and concerned in Michigan.
RT, actually, it is on the 11th so you made it just fine. Wife and kids decided to celebrate a day early as I am on call and we never know when I will be called in again. Also, with Church activities, Sunday would be tough. As for presents, no trains, but I did get a iPod Touch which I am finding out is pretty cool. Has internet access and lots of features, besides just playing songs/movies. After 1am so I'll head off to bed.
Rich, I got a call from the guys back home.....Hackensack had a job yesterday....lost a train station. Anyway, it is on YouTube.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Thanks to everyone for the comments and suggestions about raising the garage door. Some good ideas that I've filed away.
I decided the wisest approach was to ask for help, and two friends were kind enough to come over and help. With the three of us spaced evenly across the door it went up quick and easy. We braced it open, and then secured it in the open position. The opener is unplugged as an extra precaution.
Were going to replace everything and start fresh.
Thanks again.
MichRR714 I am in need of a large rotary snowplow....Its been snowing for over 24 hours. I am getting tired of removing the white stuff. All this snow removal majorly cut into my weekend contruction plans for the layout. :( I understand the snow will be followed by temperatures next week that could range from -5 for lows to no greater than 20, with windchills that could be -20 or colder.
This past Friday, declared out. Has been burning undergorund in peat since then.
Good night all.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
jefelectric Sturgeon-Phish Kurt & Dennis – When the founding fathers were drafting the Constitution and regarding the issue of separation of church and state, remember they came from the most part England where there was a national church, and the clergy were neck deep in politics. I believe we have misconstrued the original intent of the separation of church and state. Jim, You are absolutely correct. I read "A Son of Thunder", biography of Patrick Henry, a couple of months ago and that is well documented. There were a lot of discussions about including a tax to support the church in the VA constitution. The US constitution is based in large part on the VA constitution. In England and the colonies before the revolution there was a tax which was turned over to the Church of England to support the church, which also tended to hinder the establishment of other churches. Sometimes I think the Justices should read a little history.
Sturgeon-Phish Kurt & Dennis – When the founding fathers were drafting the Constitution and regarding the issue of separation of church and state, remember they came from the most part England where there was a national church, and the clergy were neck deep in politics. I believe we have misconstrued the original intent of the separation of church and state.
Jim, You are absolutely correct. I read "A Son of Thunder", biography of Patrick Henry, a couple of months ago and that is well documented. There were a lot of discussions about including a tax to support the church in the VA constitution. The US constitution is based in large part on the VA constitution. In England and the colonies before the revolution there was a tax which was turned over to the Church of England to support the church, which also tended to hinder the establishment of other churches. Sometimes I think the Justices should read a little history.
Most historians credit Thomas Jefferson with originating the phrase “Separation of Church and State” based on a letter that he sent to the Danbury, Connecticut Baptist Association in 1802. In that letter Jefferson refers to the Establishment Clause of the 1st Amendment, and makes the following comment:
“I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, thus building a wall of separation between church and state.” (Emphasis added)
One thing that struck me about the above passage is that Jefferson uses language that is much stronger than the word “separation” used alone. He characterizes the 1st Amendment as actually building a wall of separation between church and state. This implies that the government should have little, if any, involvement with religion at all.
Based on Jefferson’s comments, Jim, I’d have to conclude that the original intent of the separation of church and state doctrine has been interpreted accurately. And John, since these papers are required reading in every Constitutional law course, the Justices have read this history, as well.
edw Jefferson refers to the Establishment Clause of the 1st Amendment, and makes the following comment: “I contemplate with sovereign reverence that act of the whole American people which declared that their legislature should make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof, thus building a wall of separation between church and state.” (Emphasis added)
Final wording of the constitution:
"Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; "
I understand the intent of the letter to be different, and refer to the final language in the Constitution. By removing religion, of all types Congress is indeed prohibiting the free exercise.
I'm happy to live in a land where we can disagree and openly discuss.
OK, I'll stop.
Kurt
Dennis!! Lots of snow around on this grey day. After church, have to do some chores deferred from yesterday. Then go back this afternoon - the pastor has a class where he's outlining the vision for the church over the next three weeks. Boy, I was so tired from pushing snow, I went to bed early last night - missed the Tardis run.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Gentlemen--
I do respect everyone's opinion about the Constitution, I really do, but can you take this debate somewhere else please? It's a TRAIN forum for goodness sakes and which ever side of the debate you are on, no one will change their minds or mine.
THANKS
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Happy Birthday Dennis from Buckeyeland.
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
Speaking of politics, Jon, did you get a lot of snow out your way? We got more than I thought we were supposed to get. I was going to try an Atlas 'Connector' switch from my n scale days later today but something tells me it might not work well with higher voltages. The 'Selector' switch looks ok. Can't remember the difference.
Mornin' boys. Mornin' English.
Hey, does anyone else hear that annoying hummm? Kinda like a mosquito or gnat that hovers next to your ear...?
dwiemer --->
Well now we got the day right Dennis. Hmm wonder if your wife and kids might of been hiding one on you yesterday and theres one more birthday present hiding somewhere Mine would do that with an extra special one for me. but shed give me a birthday present in the morning and about 1 or so she'd go oh I forgot I did have one more for you.
Well happy Birthday anyway
Well not a lot going on but having problems with my NYC TMCC GP-9 engine. Will let more know once I do some other test.
Have a good day all
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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HI GYZ,
DENNIS, hope you get something with flanged wheels?
Ran trains last nite for 3 hrs. NO PILE UPs!!!!!! All ran great. Worked on making a bin for tipple coal to fall in under layout. I will try today and maybe take some pics?
FIFE, RAVENS WIN!!!! Good game gotta big break on the play clock running out and no flag. How bout the Cardinals winning? Nobody picked them to win. WARNER is either hot or very cold.
Stay FROSTY,
laz57
laz - Bad weekend for our southern NFL fans. Should be a bruise fest in the Meadowlands, and still hope the STeelers win as well.
Good Morning All
Happy birthday to Dennis
Kurt, those Atlas HO on/off switches will work but will also burn out sooner or later. Probably good for a couple of years if they don't overheat from a short.
Jim Trump. My GG1 sounds the same both directions, those AC motors all have a whine in them.
Sunny this AM looks like about an inch of snow after I cleaned it off yesterday evening. TTOS show in a little while I'll report back if there's anything worth bothering with. TTFN...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
FIFE, What a match up, Steelers and Ravens. Here in the MID state we have both fans and just might be some fist a cuffs at local establishments.
Go Cards! Oh, wait, they moved away years ago and we got the Rams.... Hard to keep up with sports when you are blasting aliens on Half Life, lol! Go Freeman! Actually, for any interested, there are quite a few trains in Half Life 2 and the two sequels so far. The 2nd sequel, Episode Two, starts out in an abandoned mine facility with a pretty interesting train yard to explore and fight in. Later in the game, you fight off an attack helicopter in another train yard. In the end, you fight off a bunch of walkers (think War of the Worlds - tanks on legs) around a sawmill with - you guessed it, a rail spur! This game robbed me of sleep for 2 nights and then last night I was replaying one of the levels just for fun and lost track of time, so I was up way too late - nearly 2 AM! Now I feel yucky again and I was hoping to feel good and rested today for a change! Aunt Bea on Mayberry RFD used to say it's the sleep before midnight that does the best good and I think she was right.
Happy birthday to Dennis! Best wishes to you and the family on this great day! When you get home from church, I think you should play with your layout!
Toeven take it a step further, either EAGLES(not FRANK) - STEELERS or EAGLES(not FRANK)- RAVENS for SB and round of fista cuffs. Ouch I getting beat up over this?
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cloudy 28 degrees. Going up to 34 today with no snow.
Today is a relaxing day. I plan to run trains later for a few hours.
Dennis....
Two football games today. Nascar starts on Feb. 7th.
Dining car was here for breakfast and headed out to the ever popular " Points West".
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
ChiefEaglesHope this helps a poor YANKEE
Chief- I believe that would do it.
Mornin' All.
Hope to have some SPF to post later.
Now let us take a look at today's AFC match-up. If the Steelers win the division title will be in a city where the odds are it will have less than desireable weather. Whereas if the Chargers win more than likely you will have weather that will allow you touristas to go surfing and/or swimming prior to gametime and a pleasant postgame stroll, assuming sobriety. For today it is pretty windy and dry but should be 82* and nothing but sunshine.
Pass the sunscreen please.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Proud New Member Of The NRA
Morning all.
I am SURE the Constitution topic is OVER. [or we are going to get our butts called down, thanks]
Cloudy and a shower, then sunny. Suppose to be a deep raid by Yankee weather into the beautiful and happy South during this week. Going up to train room and install TVS protector [easy to do] and plug back in my TIU [upgraded yesterday]. Then water the greenhouse. Got lots fo meeting tomorrow. Later.
Yeah, it had BETTER be over. I've already had MY hand slapped for speaking my mind.
Dennis: Happy Birthday!
Lots of action up North, left and 3 days later the boys had a house fire and made a good stop.
Already 3 LODD for the new year. The Boston LODD is a mystery. No brakes and hit a building.
In the middle of dec-Christmas-ing the house and watching the Gent againt the birds. GO BLUE!
Cool and cloudy now with wind, almost got blown off the roof.
Got a Christmas train from Lionel (used), CW80 and an MTH Tunnel from the LHS. Fairly inexpensive.
OK boys will check in later...Ming you get better soon, y'hear?
On a personal note: Just for today, could you guys say a quick prayer for me? I have to make a life changing decision soon and I'm having difficulty. Safe to say, if I was closer to the family, this would be a slam dunk. THANKS!
See ya inna bit!
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
Happy Birthday Dennis!
Doug: DVR'd a great show from RFD on Indiana Railroad, and interurbans 1932-1941. Great B&W and color footage, done with super 8 film. One thing that stood out is a lack of maintenance on the rail lines. Lots of bumps, and grasses in the tracks.
Nice to go to Church service for a change, I'm usually in running sound for the kids service... All quiet here. Off for football!
Happy Birthday Dennis, hope it's been a great day and relaxing. You will learn to love the iTouch, without question it's the best iPod so far.
Best Wishes.
anjdevil - Ri- hi-hiich. Did your G-men ever lay an egg...great googly-moogly.
Thanks for the B'day wishes guys! Quick stop over as I have to get ready for evening church. Trying to catch up on the forum before going. Will have to check SPF tomorrow and the rest. Have one patient I had to do rounds on this morning and one case for in the morning. Jon, yeah, this iTouch is neat, but I have to figure things out. Through the iStore, I got on some website that costs $34.00 for free downloads forever. That is for top of the line artists, not remakes of cover songs. Only problem is figuring how to convert files to download on iTouch.
Well, Hope it is a good week for everyone.
God Bless,Dennis
PS: Jon, you are right about having the discussions held elsewhere. I actually enjoy the intellectual arguments with EDW, etc., but they should not be done here....spoils the pot.
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