The pot of coffee is always on [even after 2 years have passed]. Come on in. Sweet ice tea too.

[FJ and G]

Baptists are fat because they don't smoke cigarretes.

[wrmcclellan]

Sask,

Wow - a chandelier, washer-dryer?. I had a dorm room in a tired building built in the 40's. It had a bunk bed, a sink with a bare light bulb (with pull chain) over it, a built in book shelf, 2 study desks, and industrial grade linoleum floors. Gang bath rooms and showers were down the hall. If you flushed the toilet and someone was in the shower, you had to yell "crapper" first, waiting for the person(s) in the shower to yell "shoot" before you pulled the handle as the toilets pulled all the cold water. The hot water was essentially saturated steam - so if you got caught it could mean 2nd degree burns.

As Spanky stated - you are entering a great time of yur life. Make sure you plan for studying as well as some fun. Don't be a "hole rat" as we called those that seemed to never leave their dorm room, studying 24/7.

Warming here to 80 today. A bit cooler than predicted. High 80's predicted for later in the week.

Have a great day all!
Roy

[dougdagrump]

Mornin' All,
My D&RGW Goose just arrived, with that nice bright yellow paint it shouldn't disapear on the layout. Looking forward to friday, it should be a real hoot with the visitors. [:D]
Besides for less than $100 delivered you can't beat it. Now I need to learn how to operate MTH & PS. [|(]

[Roger Bielen]

Sask., sure beats commuting to school like I did, but don't forget your main focus is school. If need be trains must wait, though they will help you keep your sanity..

[Dr. John]

Chief, if you'll check the back posts you'll find that I did respond to your joke. All too true!

Dave, actually its not a lack of cigarettes but an abundance of fried chicken and pecan pie that makes Baptists fat. That and our metabolisms are all shot! [:(]

At my last church, we actually had to have some of our pews reinforced - they were beginning to crack under the weight! [:D]

At least I don't have a lot to lose. . . 20 lbs will put me at a good weight of 180.

As someone once said, "I'm not overweight, I'm under tall!"

[ChiefEagles]

Don't you just love a Baptist Preacher with a good sence of humor. [:D]

[FJ and G]

Took BB the beagle rabbit chasing once again this afternoon. Since applying Advantix, she hasn't had a tic problem.

The vet last week warned me not to apply it to myself. So, I'm using an old home remedy. I'm eating several cloves of garlic each evening. THe garlic leaks out thru the pores of my skin and so far, no tics!

In the morning, I brush well and try not to breathe when I talk to people.

[wrmcclellan]

Dave,

I'll bet the garlic also keeps the boss at work at bay also! Great idea!

Hey, you're also covered for vampires! [:D]

[Buckeye Riveter]

I'm still trying to see who I should take fishing, that lovable LAZ Yankee or that rascal rebel the Chief.

Many of you have never seen my fishing web page. I made this on free site, so sometimes it won't load after too many people have opened the pages.

http://www.geocities.com/algomafishcorps/

and you might like this page with the music
http://www.geocities.com/algomafishcorps/camps/camps.htm

I'm glad our friend is okay.[:D]

[ChiefEagles]

He called tonight. Been real busy working 12 hours a day. Says he will post for us. One more funeral tomorrow morning and this is over. Have worn a tie more than anytime since 2003. Buckeye is scared to take me fishing as I will most deffinately out fish him. [;)] Sleepy and tired. God bless all.

[Buckeye Riveter]

QUOTE: Originally posted by ChiefEagles

Buckeye is scared to take me fishing as I will most deffinately out fish him. [;)] Sleepy and tired. God bless all.

Not really, I'm more scared that you would fall asleep in the boat and fall overboard.[:D]

[Anonymous]

Hi gang , just checking in. Working too much lately. Do I understand the southern bloodhound has located my namesake in CA ? If so hope he contacts me soon. Will check back tomorrow.........PE Tim
Almost forgot, the pigseyes reefer on Ebay went for 48.00, little toosteep for me on that item.

[dougdagrump]

Tim, I have an idea for a new reefer. In tribute to all us older folks, instead of the "Land A Lakes Butter" reefer change it to the "Land A Lakes Fat Free Half & Half" sure helped me get my cholesterol down. [:D]

[spankybird]

Good Morning All

NE Ohio is warm at 58 deg and mostly clear skys. Going into the high 70 and T-Storms coming this afternoon. Spring is great.

Buckeye – I said it before, take Chief fishing and see how well he swims. If it is like his train building skills, we won’t have to listen to his ranting anymore.[:D]

QUOTE: Dave,

I'll bet the garlic also keeps the boss at work at bay also!

And most girls unless they are Italian.

Pick of the Day


All be safe
tom

[laz 57]

HI GIZ,
BUCKEYE I caught 4 trout last nite on a very clear and low water stream. Does this qualify me for the big sweepstakes trip to that terrific speacial walleye spot? I wou't fall asleep and go overboard.
60 and nice to get to 83 today.
Have agood one
laz57

[jonadel]

Good Morning,

It's been an extremely dry and cool spring but that all changed last night. As of 7:30 a.m. CDT we have had 1.20 of rain and it's supposed to go on for another 24 hours, at least it has been steady.

Very interesting to hear about the other hobbies everyone enjoy's. I had read years ago that when one nears retirement you need several hobbies and now I can certainly relate to that thought. The bigger problem though, at least for me, was that I never had or took the time to really develop the train hobby. It wasn't until about 2 years before I retired that I got serious about it and at least built the bench work. Looking back now I wish I had spent more time downstairs and made it a priority, it's such a great stress reliever and relationship builder. My job should have been less of a priority, oh well.

Hope I don't need to start building the Ark tonight, stay tuned[:)]

Jon

[Dr. John]

Morning, folks!

Had to put Big Blue in the shop yesterday (my '90 model Cadillac). She needs a new radiator and spark plug wires.

I sometimes wish cars had all of the access panels that diesel hood units have. Might look funny but it would add character and ease of maintainence to cars. A Nathan five chime horn would be nice too . . .

[ChiefEagles]

Morning. On the run. Last funeral for a while [I hope]. Chat later. God bless.

[cnw1995]

I'd love access panels like on the GP7 we rode behind on Sun. I had a neighbor who rigged up a triplet of truck airhorns in his Ford Focus - I'd prefer a whistle on the car. Raining this morning - it was just teeming as I walked the 100 yards from the parking lot to the station. Got soaked. Like I've been wading. Guess I'll have to squish around the rest of the day.

[wrmcclellan]

Morning all!

Nice cool breeze this morning, but supposed to hit high 80's today. 87 yesterday and quite warm due to the humidity.

Finished up Robotics class yesterday and had a little party for the teams while they inventoried their Lego kits.

Not much going on here today.
Roy

[ChiefEagles]

Funerals over with I hope. Jsut sprayed fruit trees, grape vines, garden pants and roses. Now to mow and pull areoator behind mower. Then plant some more garden plants, check on pond and pack. WOW. Enjoy.

[FJ and G]

Tom,

I really like that aerial photo of the coal drag/steam train taken from that angle. I can almost smell the smoke and feel the cinders in my hair from here.

[csxt30]

Yea, and look how dark that smoke is!! I'm gonna put some black dye in mine & see if that's how Tom gets black smoke !! Thanks, John

[spankybird]

Thanks Dave and John,

Sometimes you just get lucky with a good shot. Lighing effects has alot to do with it.

[ChiefEagles]

Chores done, garbage cart to the street and birds fed. Now to pack. Might get to run soem trains for a minute before I shove off tomorrow. Will be in LAZland for a Rebel raid into the nawth. PE Tim, get a chance, send my your number. Later.

[Dr. John]

Have a nice trip, Chief. Better stock up on some grits and sweet tea before you head north!

[Buckeye Riveter]

So the Chief is going to be gone again this weekend. [}:)][}:)][}:)][}:)]

The urge is too irresistible. [:D][:D][:D][;)][;)][;)] I just can't help myself.

Q. Do Northerners laugh at different things than Southerners do?
A. Yes-- Southerners

What do they call reruns of "Hee Haw" in North Carolina?
Documentaries

[(-D][(-D][(-D][(-D][(-D]. I can hardly wait until Saturday.

[dougdagrump]

Doug M, If you go back and look at the early years of the auto they did have the Easy Access Panels just like the GP-7.

[dougdagrump]

Up there he can get the Yankee version of grits, SCRAPPLE.
I know, I know, its made with whatevers left except the oink, but it's GOOD. [dinner]

[ChiefEagles]

Up there, you get all the POP you can drink. No Sweet ICe Tea. I'm taking some cans of Beenie Weenies and Veena Sausages. Never can tell what you find in Yankeeland. Off to bed. Big flight tomorrow. Going into Pittsburg and then probably get a three seater into Harrisburg. [;)] Buckeye, I'm leaving the camp in Dr. John's care. Don't mess with him. He stands in very good with the person incharge. [;)] Good night and God bless.