dougdagrump Al flies everywhere he goes but this time he went green, Hillary loaned him her broom.
Yo Grump, your gratuitous cheap shot directed toward Hillary is just lame, man. You’re starting to sound like a misogynist.
Temps actually went up a couple last hour before the plunge tomorrow. Hopefully it won't be too cold to be in the train basement tomorrow. I need a train fix but the cellar at 55 degrees is harsh. Might have to open up a register.
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sir james ICharlie canceled our train run
I was bummed too..... Saw 3 cars in the ditch on the way home...one was a hot little number in a BMW yacking on her cell over black ice at 70 mph on M-59. She spun 5 times before coming to rest in the median. Dangerous night out there.....
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dougdagrumpRoy, If you are in need of a little sunscreen for the soccer game Don or I might be able to spare some.
Roy,
If you are in need of a little sunscreen for the soccer game Don or I might be able to spare some.
Doug,
It will have to be totally up to you! Earlier today needed to pickup some sunscreen, went to 3 different stores, nobody had any! Their inventory level is normally low this time of the year, but everyone was totally out.
The clerks were laughing and said some crazy guy came in bought all they could find. When asked why, said something about modifying it to use as an alternative fuel additive and lubricant for cars. (Makes sense to me, afterall he did design and invent the web.)
BTW, how long is this winter weather suppose to last anyway??? The pool water is only 64 !!
Congrats Buckeye !! That's terrific NEWS !!!!
Not looking forward to this weekend, have to work a show at the LA Fair grounds. The issue is there is a major ethnic/American festival. Over 100 thousand suppose to be there!!!! Will be a LOT of language issues, and people trying to barter for EVERYTHING ! Strange smelling uncooked food also !! Maybe should just get sick and not go! UGH !!!!
Don
I have been so busy that it has been nearly impossible to read the Pot, let alone post. My apologies for missing so many important posts since the beginning of December.
In this one I would like to offer my sincerest condolences to Bob and Jim at the loss of your precious pups. Dennis said it so well. Our dogs become more than a pet or a member of the family. They quietly become a cornerstone example for the rest of us what loyalty and trust is all about.
Dogs wake up each morning happy and go to bed with the same frame of mind. They don't worry about yesterday or tomorrow. They don't carry resentment or grudges. They love you for whom you are. They accept that you will make the right decisions; and if you make the wrong ones, you will make that work out too. They revel in the simplicity of their world and are thankful for the smallest of gifts. When I gripe about the snow and the cold, they gleefully romp and play like there is no tomorrow. They give me space when I am mad, inevitably bringing a smile to my face, and they stay close when my spirits are down. Their faces say "Yeah, sure, rough day. Glad that's over. Let's go for a walk!"
I received so many warm and sincere condolences from the folks in this Forum when I unexpectedly lost both of my Dobies within 3 days at Thanksgiving. I shared the posts with my wife who was grieving terribly. So many close friends, acquaintances, and family also offered their consoling thoughts. Even total strangers with whom we do dog training. My wife and I received scores of cards, emails, letters, and supportive phone calls. Some even made donations to Doberman Rescue Unlimited in New Hampshire in the name of our dogs who were once inmates there. These small tokens meant a lot to us, when we needed that morale boost the most.
That got me to thinking. If I got hit by a train tomorrow, would my passing garner so many warm thoughts and fond memories in others? Sadly, probably not. What does that tell you about dogs? They leave a clear and positive imprint on others that would be tough for many of us to match.
Our dog trainer has a Yahoo blog, and, in memoriam, she posted a picture of one of our dogs on her main page: http://pets.groups.yahoo.com/group/FortunateK9RuffCrowd/
Her caption from Lord Byron said it all. If you choose, click on the link and take a moment to read it. A lesson for life.
Jim and Bob, I hope the passing of your dogs brings you the warmest and fondest memories of what they brought to your life and that of your family. Gone but never forgotten.
Jack
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Welcome back Jack. Thanks for the link, years ago (won't say how many) I used to enjoy reading Byron.
Got a bit of a chuckle regarding the deposits being left on your deck, think springtime. The reason for the chuckle, some years back when we lived up in the mountains of Colorado once winter set in everything always looked so white and pure. But lo the surprises that started appearing almost daily as the spring thaw commenced.
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Buckeye congrats on LIONEL
I figured it will get here sooner or later lol.
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Not a great snowstorm. Only 1 degree on the Roger's Corner's official thermometer, and the power did not go out. Time Warner Cable bit the dust last night, just after I posted my last post. Does that count as power going out?
Thanks for the congrats!!! Baby Lionel Buckeye will need a train. Any suggestions? I need to buy about six dozen fishing rods, too and a tiny life jacket.
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EDW--
It was a Joke and actually kinda funny Don't be such a troglodyte, lighten up and smile
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Buckeye, congrats! I thought you were going to offer up William or Mike instead of Lionel...is Atlas a little too off the beaten path?
SusieQ, good luck on the job front.
It's darn cold outside. We received 6-8 inches of snow last night. It was very light though. Wife and Jack fell down at daycare. Wife took the brunt of it. No one there to really shovel. I should have picked Jack up instead. Oh well, next time.
Nice to see everyone posting, even if it's a sad topic. I feel for all of you guys and always wish you the best.
Wes
Yeah, I agree, lighten up. After all, I still haven't seen her with her witches hat...., yet.
24 degress now and up to 53 later. Cleaned up up the train room a little and I am out of room. I have 2 main lines and 4 full consists on the layout. Either it's time for more storage aor more trackage.
Sorry Lucy, didn't mean to startle you....Frankfurters would have been a better terminology..but then again, my cats were laughing about it.
Daughter has a basketball game tonight then no school until Tuesday. Can't figure that out. They are now talking about cutting the last 45 minutes from the school day to save money and going to 3 periods a day on an A/B schedule.....wonderful.
Congas there Buckeye...a nice PRR GG1 or a Conventional Classics CNJ FM set would be nice...
I'll check in later...be safe!
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
Good morning all,
First of all, congrats to Buckeye. Grandkids are great. It is cold but the roads are clear in SE Indiana. That made the commute easy this morning. Trip to Atlanta was interesting, but overall pretty uneventful, which is good. I hope to get back to a "normal" routine today. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
HI GYZ,
16 and a snowy start. That means a 2 hr. delay, YEA!!!!! Hopefully a 2hr. delay tomorrow for cold weather? Hey GYZ, I don't call em but I like em.
BUCKEYE, BIG CONGA, on the newbie! Start him off BIG, a maybe LIONMASTER BIG BOY?
BUCKEYE, sounds like you didn't leave the hockey game when you were in your car? "Cars in the ditches" any in the penalty box?
I might have to put a few OL MIL outside tonite to see how long it takes to get cold?
Stay Frosty,
laz57
Wow, lots of posts since yesterday.
Buckeye,
Congrats again on the grandson. I was really tempted by the $99.00 special price for the Pennsylvannia Flyer set from "The land of Nod." There is a thread on the other forum about it. If our situation had been different, I would have probably bought two. One for our grandson and one to donate. I paid $60.00 years ago for a Micro something or other Lionel train set for the neighbor boy. Both he and his sister were part of our family for a long time.
Almost forgot, set is "sold out" according to another thread. Glad as it removes the temptation.
Morning. Sunny and cold [but not real cols like they say tomorrow will be]. Went to bed early. Lucy woke me up at 3:30 AM. Took her an Burg out for a pee and poop [as I usually take them out around 11 PM and they missed it]. Back to bed. She woke me up at 7:30 AM as usual. I hope no Town stuff today except drop by TH. You know what that means. Probably be "drug" into something that will take up my time. Do hope some trains are calling me from upstairs wanting to be run around the track. Right now, running outer loop conventional and inner command. Real fun.
Jack, understand about your "kids". Glad you are back. Missed your humor and chats.
Buckeye, OH NO!! One Buckeye is enough. Now there willb e two to fight.
88, Prayed for Susan and getting a new secure job closer to home.
Yanks, be careful. Don't get wrecked or hurt in all the ice and snow. Things like Mom slipping down is not good. Us older and tall folks hit harder than kids.
Have a great day [I'm getting things ready to shove off to the lake house tomorrow]. God bless.
PS: Greg, read your post after mine posted. Great thing you do when you give kids trains. Good job.
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Buckeye--
You are missing all the fun, my thermometer registered -21 this morning and our high will be -5, YES!! Sadly, it all comes to an end this Saturday when temps are predicted to be above normal, perhaps in the 30's, dang it anyway. Even worse, no snow for at least the next 5 days I'll be gone to far north east Iowa this weekend, working and looking for colder weather. I'll be going past Iowa City, want me to drop off your resume for the color commentator job?
Well now I am upset. I just checked the Lionel shipping schedule a few minutes ago. The Lionmaster BigBoy has been pushed back to May of 2009.
If I had know this, I would have bought one of the $99.00 special sets. I have the money for the LMBB set aside and have every intention of purchasing it when it comes in since I pre-ordered it last February. Plan to honor my commitment to my LHS. What is that saying? These are the times that try men's souls.
Morning all. Yeah, it's cold here too - schools cancelled including the high schools where they were having final exams. They don't go back til Tues - lucky. Glad to be working at home today.Laz, I keep beer in the garage during the winter - it froze! Never had that happen before... 'course it's cheap beer.
Great to hear from Jack - I was just musing that the only reason I'd go outside today (-21 here right now, Jon) would be to clear a path for Rudy - our wonder dauschund -- he's so low-to-the-ground.Prayers for Greg and Susie again on the job front. Greg, I was sure tempted about that Land-of-Nod train - Boscov's still has a few bargains too. Just think of how you'll love that Big Boy when it finally arrives - I can't think of an appropriate cliche.Hope Mrs. Wes feel ok today after her fall.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is cold. 6 degrees. Going up to 22 today with sunshine. About 2 inches of snow on the ground.
Today is an easy day. I have a few things to do and then I will relax and run trains later.
Buckeye....Congratulations on the Grandson. Lionel is a perfect name. When you buy his first train set...Stick to tubular track and switches.
Dining car was here and we had the usual for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Chuck
jonadel Buckeye-- You are missing all the fun, my thermometer registered -21 this morning and our high will be -5, YES!! Sadly, it all comes to an end this Saturday when temps are predicted to be above normal, perhaps in the 30's, dang it anyway. Even worse, no snow for at least the next 5 days I'll be gone to far north east Iowa this weekend, working and looking for colder weather. I'll be going past Iowa City, want me to drop off your resume for the color commentator job?
Jon....
I was dissappointed to learn that we are going to get above freezing a week from today. Until then we are so lucky to see only single digit temperatures. Please see this link. http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090115/NEWS16/901150327
In Ohio, we refer to it as being Toledo Tough. As to the position in Iowa City, does it come with free meals in the Amanna Colonys?
Wes......
The name Mike was trashed along time ago, but William and Lionel are still in the running.
Chuck....
Why the recommendation for the tubular track? Have you ever hear of any complaints about other track systems?
Good Morning from cold (18°F) Southern Ohio,
I took the Grandkids into school this morning and been doing a lot of running around. Hopefully be able to work on the 751 today. Bride will be gone ost of the day and I can have the house aired out before she gets home.
GregM – I will keep an eye out for IT type jobs being posted. Ever do computer security work?
Brent – Prayers for your friend and your wife.
Buckeye – Congrats on the boy!!!! Yes, I’ve heard of it but have only seen pictures http://www.forgottenoh.com/moonville.html As far as a train, get them an American Flyer! There is a lot to be said for being the underdog!
Jack – Thanks for the condolences. Our pets are special and what you said is very true.
Time to start working
May God bless
Jim
Buckeye Riveter Chuck.... Why the recommendation for the tubular track? Have you ever hear of any complaints about other track systems?
Buckeye..... I heard a faint rumor that a couple of guys, who are very new to trains, were having a problem with " the other brand" of switches. It probably wasn't true. They just needed attention. But ANYWAY....
Congrats Buckeye
just looked outside and looks like I am snowed in for awhile, but main roads are probably fair shape as we are the last to get plowed anyway.
Three projects going at the moment 1. Layout(need to checkout Robbies hobbys) 2. Building a resistance soldering station 3. Waiting for a box from J & R music world with some computer up grade parts and a new computer game
Brutus, How goes the electronics experiments?
Morning all!
Buckeye: Congratulations on the new baby! What about GP, RS, or ACE as names? Maybe Lionel as a middle name?
Kurt
Jim, short answer is yes. I can't discuss it any further here as it may violate my severance agreement to do so. Suffice it to say, I am familiar with Sarbanes-Oxley.
Good Morning
Buckeye congrats on the new grandson. Youv'e know since yesterday, train set should have been ordered by now.
Chief move a few hundred miles farther north and you could buy a house with a bathroom. The dogs should still go outside though.
Cold -1 when I got up, sun is shining and the furnace is running about every five minutes. Electronic thermostat is trying to keep even temp in the house, furnace is a 92% but the blower noise drives me nuts. very very thankful it is working though.
Charlie glad you had a safe trip home last nite.
Everyone have a safe day...S.J.
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Brent, I hope the interview goes well for your wife. Sad to hear that her current company is having hard times.
kpolak Morning all! Buckeye: Congratulations on the new baby! What about GP, RS, or ACE as names? Maybe Lionel as a middle name? Kurt
I really think NORFOLK SOUTHERN is great for the first two names.
Well, forecast low tomorrow AM for us 15 and lake 12. High tomorrow for Roseyville 27 and lake 25. Who cares, lake is 8 feet above normal. Private ramp is flooded.
Good Morning,
Congrats to grandpa Buckeye on the new grandchild!
A little cool here in south Florida around 57 this morning.
CSX has a train wreck with a truck at a crossing on tuesday morning here in south Florida, was foggy and there were a few other vehicles involved.
This website acted up on me again the other day, either wednesday or tuesday, I was trying to veiw the old Coffe Pot thread for 2009 and the site froze up on me. A week earlier the site did the same thing so I emailed Bob Keller, a.k.a. ogaugeoverlord and told him about it. Might be tempted to go to the other site for O gauge trains if things persist on here.
Lee F.
cnw1995 Laz, I keep beer in the garage during the winter - it froze! Never had that happen before... 'course it's cheap beer.
Laz, I keep beer in the garage during the winter - it froze! Never had that happen before... 'course it's cheap beer.
DOUG,
Hope those beers weren't bottled ones? Cans is one thing but bottles....,mess all over.
Sad day for those soilders.
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