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Re: FEB EDITION: 2009 #3 Coffee Pot. Here we gather with friends with trains for chats, 4 years of coffee and sweet ice tea.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:33 PM

njalb1

Wonder if they will try and blame the POT this time !!!!

 

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:33 PM

njalb1

Wonder if they will try and blame the POT this time !!!!

 

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lol

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:33 PM

njalb1

Wonder if they will try and blame the POT this time !!!!

 

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:36 PM

Talk about getting a hick-ups every time i hit enter trying to get it to post it added another post lol

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Sunday, February 22, 2009 6:45 PM

 Try blowing into a paper bag for those hic ups! Laugh

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Posted by cheapclassics on Sunday, February 22, 2009 7:40 PM

Good evening all,

It was all kinds of weather in SE Indiana today but mostly cold.  Did the YMCA thing.  Worked on taxes and Fafsa today.  Got a possibly nasty surprise on taxes for Lucas, but will have to check out tomorrow for sure before hitting panic button.  Wife is watching the Oscars.  I had pancakes and sausage for breakfast on the dining car this morning.  I would send it down south but the last time it got derailed.  Beacon is lit.  Hope it is not too late.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, February 22, 2009 8:43 PM

Never too late, Mike - it's a time machine and space ship, lol!  Be right back, trying to fix something....

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Posted by MichRR714 on Sunday, February 22, 2009 8:49 PM

Here is some video action from Friday night on Sir James layout.  Enjoy!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dPwdgbmaAAs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iPmbPyYyDUc

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k9C_tB1HLEg

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glppc71ObBA

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Posted by njalb1 on Sunday, February 22, 2009 9:01 PM

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Thanks! Wow some great looking Vids ......

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, February 22, 2009 9:58 PM

Evening All

Its late for me but I just had a great evening on a chat line with some of the "pot" guys, lots of fun and even got some info passed around have a great Monday.

Brutus Banilla is waiting but we need to back up the thingy a couple hours..S.J.

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, February 22, 2009 10:07 PM

HI GYZ,

  Well worked on little layout for about 3 hrs today.  Got track down buildings down and wired, and street lights down and wired.  All works no problems.  Now gotta paint and make streets. 

ROY, did the same with the horror flicks in the 60's.  For 15 or 25 cents gotta see some good ones.  I saw the one you seen, The Day the EArth stood still with the Crack in the world.  Saw lots o Frankenstien Movies, Dracula,The Thing, Monster from the Black Lagoon.  Great times!  Older teenagers that worked the theaters use to dress up as the Characters and scare all the kids.  Imagine them doing that today.... Lawsuits!  But back then it was kinds neat.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 22, 2009 10:26 PM

LOL... RT just wasted 15 posts for us! Smile

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, February 22, 2009 10:54 PM

Banged Head

Well, I started on the ceiling fan project today at about noon.  Had to get tools and ladder and take down old one etc.  Stopped for a lunch break and a couple breaks for water and potty.  Whoever designed this fan was not very bright.  Instructions tell you to install bracket, assemble fan to pole, put on bracket, add the reciever, then cover and move down to blades and light.  Okay - the wires for the reciever are about 3 inches long and come out the sides.  Not enough room to go back up to the box above Sad  Finally solved it by literally assembling just the receiver to the house wiring, then with the fan already in the bracket, mounting that to the box while at the same time pushing the receiver on these little wires into the bracket Sad  My shoulders are killing me from holding this thing out at arms length for basically an hour or so while I messed around with this thing.  Okay, got it done.  Fan works.  Light works.  But, after a while, the light turns off - like the max time is about 2 hours and it turns off?  So we dimmed the light with the control and it lasted longer but eventually did the same thing.  We think it's a switch inside to keep it from overheating?

My criteria was simple - we have two wall switches and I wanted one to control an incandescent bulb and one to control the fan, with no remotes involved.  Wife picked out a fan that only has a remote control for speed and light, which is a halogen light.  I think this is a plot to claim my life insurance?

No trains today and no drywall mudding.  I did have a small glass of wine and nice email chats with RT, then Doug, Charlie and Sir James.  All fine gentlemen and a good time was definitely enjoyed.  Kurt - I sent you an email, did you get it?  Excellent job on the sand house!  I'll put something in the mail for you tomorrow.

Guys, I'm too tired to list you all, but I see a lot of beacons and I'm on the way.  Mike will have to drive until he can get one of you to take over?  I'm not sure if one small glass of wine would blow positive, but I don't take chances Laugh

Anybody want a slightly used ceiling fan?

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, February 22, 2009 11:42 PM

Reclinerized a little.  Did watch a good western on Halmark.

Brutus, you screw the bracket to the box [I hope the box is mounted to a 2X4 or has a bracket between two 2X4's], there is a little hook to hang the assembled fan on while you wire the fan and then you finish the mounting.  If it is a plastic box just mounted to the ceiling drywall like in new houses, your fan will be hanging by the wires from the ceiling soon. Shock 

RT, I know you want to catch up with me in number of posts.  Trying to do it with one posts is not good. Laugh

Good night all.  Sleep tight and don't let the Ohio Yankee bed bugs bite. Tongue

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Sunday, February 22, 2009 11:45 PM

LAZ,

I think the day they showed "The Day the Earth Stood Still" they also showed "Crack in the World". Maybe it was a traveling package of reels eh?

Like you said - those were good times!

Brutus - I have dealt with the same thing several times - rarely is there too much wire on a ceiling fan.

Good race in Fontana this evening. Hoped Jeff would win one, but Kenseth deserved it also. Bad '08 for both of them. Too bad about engine troubles for Martin and Earnhardt. Hope they fix it for next week in LV.

BTW - forum is reallyslow tonight.

Regards, Roy

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Posted by mitchelr on Monday, February 23, 2009 5:47 AM

 Morning Folks,

Stopping in for a quick cup before I head out to work.  Like Roy, I was hoping the 24 car could pull it out. Spent most of the day yesterday after church shopping with the Mrs.  That gal sure does like to shop, she shopped most of the day Saturday shopping with a girlfriend and then yesterday.  Can't complain though because she is such a bargain shopper, never buys anything fill retail.  Got gas yesterday for $1.75, in Camp Hill, PA, much cheaper than near home ($1.93), seems like the price may be dropping a bit in the last few days as it had been $1.99 and a bit higher. .

I best get going, not good when the Principal is late for school. Smile,Wink, & Grin

Take care,

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Posted by kpolak on Monday, February 23, 2009 5:59 AM

Morning!

Chief:  Thanks!

Brutus:  If that's a new ceiling fan, Chef's right.   Make sure you have additional support connecting that junction box to the joists.  If it's in a ceiling that's not accessible, there is an overhead support that's made of cast metal, 2-piece, that will unscrew and press against the joists, and fit thru the box hole.  Only tool for this is an adjustable wrench.  You will need to remove the box, and install the brace to the joists, and reinstall the box to the support.  Better safe here than to have this thing in your lap.  I'll be right over.  I think the halogen is too hot.  Can't wait to see what's in the mail.  Thanks!

Sir James & Charlie:  Great videos!  The Ann Arbor cars, and trailer trains were great!  3 Trainmasters!!!!

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, February 23, 2009 6:48 AM

Morning.  Lucy woke me early this AM.  Got lunch with African-American minister of big Church in Roseyville and the Chairman of the County Commissioners Chairman [was a Tuskegee Airman].  Then do a front brake job on the pickup this afternoon.  Off to cook breakfast.  Later. 

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, February 23, 2009 6:51 AM

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps near 30 for a high.  Drive in was ok.  It was good driving the Tardis last night since all the fixes have been made.  Had leftover pancakes and sausages this morning on the dining car for breakfast.  Did not warm them up enough and put too much butter on them.  Will not make that mistake again.  Might send the remainder down south instead of to "Points East" as I do not want to ruin the "saucy wench's" reputation among those who appreciate good food :-)  Beacon is lit after the high school band concert tonight.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by dwiemer on Monday, February 23, 2009 7:02 AM

Good Morning Y'all!  Well, as of 0700 this morning, I am off call!  (at least for the next week).  Had some honey dos to attend to and then church.  Had a very dynamic preacher from TN as a guest speaker.  Was very good and left us with the thought:  What will your kids say about you when you are gone?  Will they know that you were a Godly man? 

I have been compiling a list of what I'd like to get at York.... I will either run out of money, or run out of space in the car.  A budget, I will need a budget so I will know when to say when.Laugh

Going to look at SPF and then get to work.  Plan to do some work on the control panel this week and then get the whole thing running.  Need to do some final runs with my largest engines/rolling stock to make sure everything works at track speed before closing in with scenery.

Hope everyone has a great week ahead.
God Bless,
Dennis

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Monday, February 23, 2009 8:26 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a sunny and clear day. Problem is.....it's 20 degrees. Going up to 34 today.

Today is a busy day. I have some errands to run and a few chores around the house. Just a normal Monday. So far.....anyway.  Not much else new, here.

Dining car was here and we had the usual for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Monday.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, February 23, 2009 8:29 AM

Dennis,

That is a good question the preacher posed.  I rarely post in the middle of the day or in direct reply to another post, but that is one worth pondering.  I think it is important for kids to know their dad loved their mom and that their dad loved them as well.  I also think the kids should know their dad lived life to the fullest and that he actually lived as opposed to just existing.  As to being a Godly person, that can be interpeted so many ways.  I know some people who are involved very little in church activities but attend to their family's spiritual needs in other ways and there are some who are very "churchy" and neglect their kids.  There is a balance somewhere, and I like to think most people try to find that balance.  We do not always succeed, but the effort is what is important and so is the recognition where we fall short.  Whew!  This is way too heavy for a Monday morning.

Keep on training,

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Posted by laz 57 on Monday, February 23, 2009 8:33 AM

HI GYZ,

  23 here and windy today.  Got the parent teachers conference day today, gotta go in at 1Pm till 830.  I have a spindle sander to fix today, a new spindle so I gotta replace it, about a 2hr job.  Also got to make 3 picture frames for the NYC pictures of the Hudson, Mohawk and yet to find Niagara pics I got at the Allentown show.  Gotta go and do my 4 miles now on treadmill.  So FIFE, BUCKEYE and CHUCK watch out your legs might be aching?

Stay Frosty,

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Posted by cnw1995 on Monday, February 23, 2009 8:51 AM

Morning all. Unexpectedly frosty this am. Great question, Dennis, and it's never too early for pondering, Mike. Got a gaggle of meetings to catch up from being not here with the flood and all. Meeting an old cubicle mate from 20 yrs ago for coffee later. Will be great to catch up. Laz, wish I got to play with some o f your school toys.

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Posted by Ole Timer on Monday, February 23, 2009 8:56 AM

RT .... I thought that multi posting was an old coger's problem ... like me .... LOL . Nice to see a young fellow can do it too .... Whistling . Jim .... yea ... make sure you're not hanging a much heavier or larger fan on a light mount . I never thought of that when replying . Had the electricians install the heaviest one possible here when I built the house ... in case of future changes ... and a foot of extra wirirng . Halogen ? Scarey to me ... how about one of those new energy effecient bulbs .... ? 

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Posted by sir james I on Monday, February 23, 2009 9:33 AM

Good Morning All

Cold 16 and sunny at 8AM, been out already doing errands so not sure about the rest of today. I hope you like the videos Charlie posted, if so enjoy.  S.J.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, February 23, 2009 9:56 AM

Good morning all,

Great news!  The possible tax issue with Lucas went away at least for 2008!  I have a saying, "It is better to be lucky than good because if you are lucky, you do not have to work at it."  I am still not sure what the ramifications are for 2009 and beyond, but at least we have time to check on it and prepare for it.  As the situation originally stood, we could have been in a world of hurt.  I still have some investigating to do, but it is all good for now.

Keep on training,

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Posted by laz 57 on Monday, February 23, 2009 10:30 AM

cnw1995

Morning all. Unexpectedly frosty this am. Great question, Dennis, and it's never too early for pondering, Mike. Got a gaggle of meetings to catch up from being not here with the flood and all. Meeting an old cubicle mate from 20 yrs ago for coffee later. Will be great to catch up. Laz, wish I got to play with some o f your school toys.

  DOUG,

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Monday, February 23, 2009 11:19 AM

Morning all.

Worked from home this morning and now off to office.

Dennis - sent you a PM re your question.

Sunny and cool here. Nice!

Having some e-mail server problems with the new account. I am getting mails but having trouble sending them using my forwarding service. Hope they figure it out. Got the home network working well, but it took a day and a half (will anything ever change).

LAZ - you have the day off today? Fixing spindle sanders (not for hiz honer the Chief is it?) and treadmill time????

Hope everyone has a great day today!

 

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Posted by dougdagrump on Monday, February 23, 2009 12:14 PM

Mornin' All.

Dennis, Don't worry about space in the car, just take the biggest ya' got plus there is always U-Haul. RE the kids, I have always believed in the old adage "If you talk the talk, you gotta walk the walk". Starting at a very early age kids learn so much more by watching than by hearing.

S.J. Great videos by Charlie, an FM Fest...

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