JimSP and SJ = Man, you two have a nice engine there! Right - Tardis is off, Mike's got the controls and I've got the scope. Have to pick up another load of silver iodide and dry ice from Buckeye (shhhhhh).
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Sir James was again a gracious host. Today was a hectic day at the office..so letting off some steam running trains was a great way to end my day. As always I enjoyed the company as well. Looking forward to some warmer weather so I can get SJ over to my place for a couple laps around my layout..
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Morning all!
Don: Great idea to take that off line. Glad you found what you were looking for, and high marks for the new owner.
SJ, Charlie: Glad you had a chance to get together! Pics?
Need to take the kiddos out today...cabin fever.
Kurt
Hi GYZ,
8 here this morning to get to 26? No trains last nite.
STUR FISH, nice ehgine cool color.
JACK, walking is the way to go. Its a start and later when you feel like it put a little jog in there. I started walking then would run for one telephone pole next day two next day three so on and so forth til I ran the whole way. Remember pace yourself and listen to your body. And yes 88 days to go til end of another school year.
CHIEF, 7 inches of snow. Watch that black ice.
Stay FOSTY,
laz57
Good morning all,
It is supposed to be warming up in SE Indiana, but I will believe it when I see it. Fun ride in the Tardis and a good time was had by all last night. I drove to work today so I left the keys for some one else tonight. Laz57, are there days when you really don't feel like exercising? Last night was one of those nights for me, but I drug my carcass to the YMCA. Did the trackwork and weights, but could not juggle the soccer ball worth a d--n. Legs felt like lead. Wife going to talk to Sears about exchanging washer today. All I see is dollar signs going out the door.... Patrick, you hang around here long enough, you'll catch on to all the sub-meanings that are said :-) Kooljock1, I finished the Lionel Fun Factory. It was a very good book. Who knew a work on factories could be so interesting. I had bran muffins on the dining car for breakfast this morning. The beacon is lit, but it will have to be a late trip as "Lost" startups tonight. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Myyyy buddies . What, not enough history for y'all yesterday, you had to bring up the Great Laundry War episode? Am I not human...? Do I not bleed...?
Patrick - Good thing you are a cattle farmer, 'cause a lotta bull goes on in here...<---TONGUE IN CHEEK SYMBOL
Looks like a good time was had by our Michiganders. Pretty cool how we can get together from time-to-time. Still lookin' forward to a round-table in ROANOKE one of these days.
Phish - Like that RB a lot.
MIKE C,
Yes there are days that I really hate it. But once I start it takes about 5 minutes and I'm ok. I usually try and get 20 miles now in the winter on the treadmill, boring but better then going out in the cold. At least I have ESPN to watch while running. Not a fast pace just steady. Summertime it goes up to 30 miles a week. Every 2 months I give my body a rest for about a week. I just walk daily then no running. I still push the weights, about 3 times aweek. I feel pretty good but yes there are days that the knees hurt along with all my old injuries I suffered when I was playing. I always remebered what my college football coach said" pace yourself, listen to your body and get up and move, do something every day to get the blood flowing hard."
Mornin' Boys,
26 as we started today @ 0500 and up to 44. And this is FLORIDA? Still don't understand why I'm here . Got 2 "new" flats in the mail, I'll clean 'em up and see what happens. Look pretty good already.
Patrick - yeah, be careful with Fifey...you never know what may happen next with him (inna nice sorta way).
Jim Phish - nice paint job!! WOW!! really like it...you may make me go to S gauge yet...maybe.
Went to get to runnin' trains last night, then got hijacked and baked cookies instead. At least the family was happy. Snookerdoodles and chocolate chip to inquiring minds.
Princess got a part in a play for next month..details later, she has rehersals already and she was just cast...
Exercise? I hope there is a softball team needing a catcher (even though my knees are almost shot)
Don - I SAW that post, and man, they really tried to skewer you. I'm glad Jeb cleared it up, though I'm surprised that Jeff sold the business. He lived in the township next over from where I used to live. Those guys over there are real piranhas.
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
Morning from the FROZEN SOUTH. Good days ahead as will be 57 degrees by Friday. Got down into the teens last night so evrything is frozen over. Sun out bright so will start melting soon.
Patrick, besides spreading his intimate laundry around, Fifey is a COP.
Fife, I am going to work on that Roanoke project. Lets shoot for June. Not too hot and not too cool in them hills.
Wifey just left for work on 4Runner. Does not know how to turn the switch to 4X4. Really don't think she needs it though. Peacful day at home.
Rich, keep us up to date on the Princess's play. Sounds good.
Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Beautiful job on that engine ! Have been thinking of getting and re-doing a hogwart's express . Supposed to be a variation of an original europen engine . Does anyone know which and where I can get some info or pics of one in original form ? Figuring out best cover to scratch build for 3 IR detectors ... man they're plug ugly out of the wrapper !
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cold 2 degrees. Sun is out with clear skies. Hope it warms up to about 80..
Today is grocery shopping day. Gas is about $1.79 a gallon and food prices have gone up again. Wonder what the excuse is now ??
Not much else new here. Been running trains and it feels good.
Dining car was here and we had the usual for breakfast. Cheerios.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
Good morning all !
Anjidevil - That didn't bother me, the guys that had negative posts were not aware of the history, Anyway, its all resolved, and I'm glad that there is a new owner. Jeff was great with compliments, but had a hard time with questioning concerns.
Dennis - I was listening to the event on the radio, and at the very end a Reverend Lowery gave a benedicition, the final words of that prayer were, "we ask you to help us work for that day when black will not be asked to get in back, when brown can stick around ... when yellow will be mellow ... when the red man can get ahead, man; and when white will embrace what is right. " Do a google on Inaugural Benediction and you will get the whole thing. I was really surprised that, that was how it would end. Wasn't anything like what I would have exxpected.
I have been able to make amends with the train club over most of "MY" issues, not completly but that's OK, (I don't want to loose some of the friendships there, mostly a good group of people.) Anyway, after a year or two determining whether or not to file for a Non Profit status through the state. It was determined to procede, last summer. Then after the processing and submission, found an alternative within the LA Parks dept.. So letter was sent to the State to withdraw the application. Guess What ! The state says SORRY, you are a legal entity, and you owe us taxes, regardless of non profit goals. And you are also responsible for fees, and penaltys, interest. Unless you inform us you have either merged, acquired, or been abandoned. What's really interesting is there is a N scale club in the same area. They too have filed, they received notice that the club had ALREADY filed and was approved in the mid 70's. And the state has been trying to locate them. They have an outstanding debt in excess of $26,000 in accumulated fees, penalties, and interest. WHOA !
Jim - Those photos of the Royal Blue's are fantastic! Real conversation generators!
Looking forward to the weekend, only have to work a half day on Sunday. Hope you all have a great day! BTW we have some RAIN in the forecast !!!!
Don
Morning all. Grey and cold - what else is new - except it seems colder. Hope to play with an LED Kurt sent me and use all the lock-ons Brent sent me tonight or tomorrow. Ole Timer, I responded to your thread about the Hogwart's engine - in the movie, it is Olton Hall a GWR 4900. Lionel has used the same tooling to produce Kinlet Hall in their recent Shakespeare set. They both look smashing. Wish I had the curves to run 'em.
There's a joke making the rounds in British rail preservation circles that Oton Hall is just a Hall trying to be a Castle - as in Hogwart's Castle - and a Castle is a larger GWR engine, y'see. Oh forget it.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good Morning All
12 degrees and cloudy this morning, but no snow forcast. Like Chuck I will head out this morning with a bag of money and try to trade for some food. I'm still thinking of last nite as we had a good time and waiting for Kurt to come back when he can. And this forum got us together. Well Kurt, I picked up Charlie off the other place and invited him here for coffee. Have a great day...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
Thanks for clearing that up Chief. Was not casting disparaging thoughts, just the timing of when I walked into the Dr's lounge and I was soon back to work, so didn't see much of it. Don, also, thanks for adding that....I too am amazed that they had that at the end.....best way to have handled the event was with class, and while the rest of the event may have been so, I am sure lots will be talking of the finish.
Doug, I got it! Kind of a funny joke, but as you say, you have to know enough of which you spoke to get the joke. Kind of like us telling medical jokes to lawyers, they just don't get it....instead they want to whip out a note pad and ask "Who was the patient, we can sue over this"....it was a joke, put the pad away.
Jim, nice looking Royal Blue you have there. I will be doing a project similar to that in the future, but have too much left to do on the layout.
Well, ordered some Firehouse Subs, so heading out to pick them up. Have a busy afternoon with cases, need a good lunch.
God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Blueberry - EXCUSE = PROFIT REALIZATION. Same reason why home heating oil is still above $2.50 per gal, when historically it stayed same as gasoline. Supply is up...can you say collusion?
Good morning all. AM chores done, and now for more coffee and comment.
fifdog - I'll say there is a lot of BULL in here. Now I have it inside AND outside.
Mike - How long did you have to hang around this thread before catching on to the sub-meanings? I see that in 9 days you will have been a part of this thread for 8 years.
Buckeye - I did as you suggested. Now I have two wallets and two watches! Am I in trouble?
Kurt - Sit beside fife - maybe. Pull has finger - maybe. But I would never do both at the same time.
Chief - You say fifey is a COP. Does that stand for Crazy Old Person?
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
...anyone see a watch 'round here...?
dwiemer - Glad it was only a shoulder wound...gladder the taxpayers will be spared room-and-board.
Good Morning,
A bit cold down here near Miami FL today, in West Palm Beach it got down to 35 overnight and was 38 when I got up this morning, now it is 46 outside, inside house 65. Seems like Jack Frost don't know his borders for cold weather. Another cold night is predicted foWest Palm Beach FL. If I am cold what about anjdevil or the Cheif?
Wife had off from work on monday and yesterday I had to catch up with some work around the house and run some errends.
Don't know what it is around here but TV sets have been dropping almost like flies, first my set goes then my parents set dies, somebody at work had a TV set die as well. Could be FPL, flickering powerless and lightless, when you have NO electric. Almost like the nickname for Delaware Lackawanna & Western "Delayed, Lingering & Waiting" heard that one at Steamtown a few years ago.
Still planning to go to train show on saturday in Pompano FL at the Amtrac Station on Hillsboro Blvd in Broward County.
Lee F.
Chief--
Your wife's 4 Runner is all wheel drive, the only time you rotate the 4 x4 switch is if you are axle deep in mud, it's the super low range.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Don, that tax problem in San Pedro sounds like overkill. I have seen that N gauge club to which you referred. $26000 is more than the whole place is worth. Hope you guys can work things out for the AGHR club with the state.
The benediction at the innaugural was different but I think well intended. Talk about getting out of Dodge, The former President took off in a chopper right from the Capitol building. Don't think I have ever seen a former President leave that fast Too bad Sen. Kennedy had to go to the hospital and spoil the day for himself. Same goes for VP Cheney who hurt his back and had to attend in a wheel chair I'm sure that hurt his pride.
Glad to see the Chief is posting again. Was wondering what he was up to.
Later,
Ray
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SPMan
jonadel Chief-- Your wife's 4 Runner is all wheel drive, the only time you rotate the 4 x4 switch is if you are axle deep in mud, it's the super low range.
Nope, is not all wheel drive. Have to select 4X4H or 4X4L on the electronic switch. Runs in 2X4 all the time.
Knock, knock. I am Special Agent for the CA Dept. of Revenue. I am looking for one, Don Baker. I was told he was former Treasurer for his train club. Being Treasurer, he is personally responsible for his club's tax debt. Anyone having knowledge of the where abouts of said fellon, please notify me immediately.
ChiefEagles Knock, knock. I am Special Agent for the CA Dept. of Revenue. I am looking for one, Don Baker. I was told he was former Treasurer for his train club. Being Treasurer, he is personally responsible for his club's tax debt. Anyone having knowledge of the where abouts of said fellon, please notify me immediately.
Last I heard he moved to some place on main st. in Rolesville, NC
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Good Afternoon from beautiful sunny not-so-cold (30°F) Southern Ohio
I found a source for 3mm female spade connectiors and ordered 50 to see if they will work on the fastrack. If they do work, I’ll have some extras to share.
Fife – Your escapades just give the rest of us ideas that we usually do not follow through with,
Rich – Since I am flirting with the “O” in the PE after being true AF it is only right to cross over to “the other side”
Got to get ready to go to work
May God bless
Jim
Sturgeon-Phish I found a source for 3mm female spade connectiors and ordered 50 to see if they will work on the fastrack. If they do work, I’ll have some extras to share.
Jim: Nice Loco! Great Paint! Can you divulge the information on the spade supplier? I'm planning to use some on my home job UCS push buttons. The have small terminals on the ends, and it's easier to install the spades instead of soldering all those connections.
Spent part of the day pulling ut the toys! Setting up the layout for company, and trying to prioritize.
This is OFF the charts !!! The guys on the "other" forum have INDEED gone off the deep end !!!
Notice this post:
ChiefEagles,I would love to know more about how you do this ! !When you have time, please post in detail what you do and put up some photos if possible. I would be grateful and will name a town after you on my next layout.(Or a bar if the towns are taken, LOL)eliot
This is all in a thread on how to "Light a Dummy"
You can't make this stuff up, its too good !
dbaker48 This is OFF the charts !!! The guys on the "other" forum have INDEED gone off the deep end !!! Notice this post: ChiefEagles,I would love to know more about how you do this ! !When you have time, please post in detail what you do and put up some photos if possible. I would be grateful and will name a town after you on my next layout.(Or a bar if the towns are taken, LOL)eliot This is all in a thread on how to "Light a Dummy" You can't make this stuff up, its too good !
heck don maybe an unelectrical minded me could really blow there mind when I tell them that I added lights and sound to a dummy
DUMMY- I thought it was some one you guys knew. And you were talking about an engine the entitre time. Imagine that.
kpolak Jim: Nice Loco! Great Paint! Can you divulge the information on the spade supplier? I'm planning to use some on my home job UCS push buttons. The have small terminals on the ends, and it's easier to install the spades instead of soldering all those connections. Spent part of the day pulling ut the toys! Setting up the layout for company, and trying to prioritize. Kurt
Kurt and others thanks for the compliments on the 350. The source for the small female spade connector is Digikey, 1-800-344-4539, www.digikey.com part # 920044-09-ND. I received a delivery confirmation on my order, so if you are not in a hurry, let me see if these will work before you go and buy some. Including shipping 50 was $9.97.
This last weekend, Mrs. Buckeye made me ride the train again. Here are a few photos from the trip.
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
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