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

[JeffPo]

Nice fish Chief! I'm hoping to get the boat out this weekend if the weather is good.

[Brutus]

Good job Chief - be sure and take your medicine with plenty of sweet tea!

Doug - congrats on the $$$, always nice when someone shows they really do appreciate you and your work! We mostly just get a mandatory meeting where they tell us how great we are ... no $$$ though.

Sask - sounds like a great weekend!

[mitchelr]

Good morning from Gettysburg. Sittin' here sipppin' a cup o' hot coffee, chuckling at some of the posts. Most times the Mrs. thinks I'm daffy sitting here laughing out loud.

In the school business, there's an adage that says feed'em and they'll come. Boy did they come... Last night was our awards dinner for our after school tutoring program. All but one child came and had at least one adult with each child. We had 100+ people. We fed them broasted chicken, potato salad, cole slaw, rolls and cake. We even had sweet tea and lemonade. It was really a cool event. The kids have grown so much. I have such a great staff that I can get 12 people to work extra two days a week for the entire school year.

Natives were much quieter yesterday. Thank goodness!

Have a great day.

Mitch[swg]

[Jumijo]

I worked on our layout last night for the first time in weeks. After making up a batch of new trees, I planted them on the layout near our new river. 14 trees didn't make much of a wooded area, but they are a start. I also placed two hobo shacks in the scene, but on our layout they are being used as children's clubhouses.

Back to the trees. I needed to buy some more spray paint, so I tried Krylon's new H2O latex spray. It looks and works ok, and although I still wore a resporator, I didn't think the fumes were as bad. It did indeed clean up with water too.

While I was in Walmart buying the paint, I stopped at the car section. I found some good-sized car speakers for $10.00. I'm thinking of hooking them up to our MRC Sound Station to increase sound output, and to create a surroud sound.

I think I'm coming down with a cold. Figures. Right before a long weekend.

Chief, nice fish your buddy let you hold! [:)] [;)]

Jim

[cheapclassics]

Good morning all,

It is cloudy and warm today in SE Indiana with temps heading to the 70s. We won our first soccer game 7-0 last night! What was even more remarkable was that we started with only seven of our 15 players. By halftime, we had 12 on the team, but we were already ahead 4-0. Quite an interesting game to say the least. I played mostly at the fullback position, and I was adequate. At least I stayed upright most of the game. I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

PS Congrats, Doug, on the awards!

[Blueberryhill RR]

[code]Good Morning from Blueberryhill [/code] It is 55 outside right now and just finished a
light rain. Sun is trying to come out and it is headed for 83 degrees today. That's hot.
Come on sunshine.
Chief.....Nice fish. Did YOU catch it ???
Wonder how Buckeye is doing???
I hope both you guys are having a great time.
Today we are just hanging around the house. Have a few plants to move to larger
containers. Tomatoes should work out fine in new location.
Well, the sun came out and it's time for breakfast. Talk later.
Y'all have a great day.
Chuck

[laz 57]

Hi GIZ,
56 and warm here gonna get to 77?
Maybe a t storm this after hope to golf against brother?

MITCH, ah those good ol college days.
I think we all tried to do that drinking thing once or twice in those dayz?
Some of those times were great but lots weren't, big head the next day.
Oh well it was fun back then and sometimes we even learned a lesson or two?
Anyway sounds like you had a good turn out last nite.
Keep up the good work.

Have a good one.
HAPPY FRIDAY EVE!!!!!
laz57

[laz 57]

Is anybody else having the trouble I'm having?
No pics in the signature.
laz57

[spankybird]

Good Morning All from NE Ohio

where the temp is 62 and going up to 75 with overcast skies and T-Storms in the forecast.


OTTS Meeting this Friday at The Western Reserve Model Railroad Museum. 7:00pm Anyone wishing to join us can e-mail me for directions or visit www.wrmrrm.shutterfly.com

This Sunday should be the ‘Need for Speed’ day with lots of great racing, Indy 500, NHRA, and Nascar. My wife should love me by the end of the day.

Jefelectric – This layout will be 60 foot by 25 foot in a large ‘E’ shape and 3 tier. G (Guage1) on the floor, then the ‘O’ gauge and above the ‘O’ will be ‘S’ gauge.

MartyE – do you ever have to trouble shoot that thing [?]

Chief – Buckeye called and told me he used fi***hat size for bait ! ! !


Pick of the Day


All be safe
Tom

[Brutus]

Mitch - sounds like a nice party to me! I love chicken! The last party we had at work was a potluck and one guy brought something called White Castle casserole. It tastes like white castle burgers, but it's not made from them or anything -- I need to get the recipe. Industrial stength heartburn, but it tastes sooo good! You serve it with little dollar rolls.

Laz - sometimes when I come to the CTT forum, I don't get signature pics, but I'll come back later and they are back. It's either an intermittent problem or they are running some sort of background upkeep program or something that interferes with the signatures I guess. No big deal, though.

Good luck on the 'maters, Chuck. I am thinking of growing just maybe 1 or 2 plants this year in a big pot on the deck.... guess I better make up my mind soon!

Well, I guess I'm finally healed up - no bleeding or weeping in 2 days and the redness is going out of the incision nicely. Now I'm just all itchy where the dang tape pulled out hair, which I guess is growing back now!

[ChiefEagles]

Morning all. Speaking of buddy and his fish:

Now you see who caught the largest fish. [both released alive]

[soapbox] Yankee conspiracy!!! Had credit on ticket canceled. Booked a flight with US Airways rep Monday night. Guy could not speak ENGLISH. Never got my email itenary and charges. Called back last night and got a lady that could NOT speak ENGLISH. She re-emailed me. Said I would get in 2 hours. Never got it. Called this AM and lady [who could NOT speak ENGLISH] argued that it had been emailed at 8PM last night. She transferred me to customer service supervisor. She could NOT speak ENGLISH. She transferred me to a recording that said, "We apologize....." for 35 minutes [while I typed on the computer]. I called back and got the same group. "I apologize sir." This time I asked where she was located. Manila!!!!!! Yet I had selected the "flights within the US and Canada". I called their special Customer Relations number. Got a guy in Nevada. Spoke English. Really told him about hiring folks that spoke ENGLISH. Nothing he could do but register the complaint. Then he said, "Get in line." To this day, I do not have anything that shows a charge. I did email myself through their web site and it sent me an itenary and shows $00.00 charges. [?] Told him I was told $120 on my CC. He said you have a document that says $00.00 charges. He then said deny charges on your CC and use that document. If I do not get and email with charges for reimbursement, I will.

Now that I wasted and hour on US Airways, think I'll run trains. OH, UPS just rang door bell. Last of the rolling stock from the "auction". Ignoring the emals saying your bid has been raised. These bidders are going way too high for prices to be a bargin. Do not go higher than Miss Edna's prices.

God bless and later.

[FJ and G]

Chief,

That appears to be a store-bought fi***hat you are posing with [:D]

The fish I caught was so big it had to be moved by flatcar!

[dwiemer]

Morning all, Chief, nice fish. Been busy, have had several emergencies and still have a full day of cases. Been here since yesterday morning. Anyway, keeps me away from flying frying pans. (Just kidding, my wife is wonderful). Take care,
Dennis

[jefelectric]

Good morning,

Temp is 64 and forecast to go to 79, but I don't think it will make it. It is very cloudy at the moment.

Chief, Maybe you need to switch airlines! Nice looking bass. When I was young, the Susquehanna River was my second home, but I have not fished for bass in probably 35 years. Thought I would start again when I retired but now I can't find the time.

Tom, Sounds like a nice layout project.

Laz, I have the same problem at times with the sig-pics.

David, That is indeed a large fish. Did you get my email about the beagle thread on the other forum?

Mitch, That tactic is not just for school functions, it works for everyone! [:D]

Chuck, I noticed that you did not mention your health. I hope that means that you are getting back to normal.

Jim, Sounds like you are on the mend as well.

We had our long weekend plans wiped out. Jean came down with what we thought was pneumonia, but the doctor said it was a viral respiratory infection, very nasty. She is feeling better but doesn't want the exertion of the trip. Had planned to go to the Delaware Shore.

I hope all of you have a nice Holiday Weekend.

[1688torpedo]

Hello All ! Chief- That buddy of your sure looks like Mr.Greenjeans from Captain Kangaroo's Show![;)][:P] That's a nice fish he's posing with[;)] You & your friend should come to Ohio & try to catch our famous "Lake Erie Sea Monster" [;)][:)][:o)] You guys can use the fish in your photo for bait. Hope your cold is much better though. Take it easy. Jim F- Glad you're getting better. Jim A- Hope your cold gets better as well( most likely a Rebel conspiracy[;)][:)]) Sask- Hope you have fun on your vacation.maybe you'll find a 1688 in your Travels. Take Care.

[Jumijo]

Near 80 degrees here today, cooler tomorrow, then up towards 90 over the weekend. Nothing like easing into summer is there. Rainy, 50's and 60's for a month, then bam - right into the 90's.

Jim

[cnw1995]

Summer arrived in northern Illinois over the past 24 hours. Nice and thunderstormy today and warmish - in the 70s. I helped the daughter study for finals for a while last night - got the ever-increasing perception she barely knows this stuff...
Sorry to hear about weekend plans, John.
Jim, hope you burn through your cold.

[ChiefEagles]

QUOTE: Originally posted by jefelectric


Chief, Maybe you need to switch airlines!

Booked Delta to Dallas/Ft. Worth [cheaper than US Airways] and got a guy that was so bad he spelled out everything we discussed. I think he was in India.[?] At least he knew he had a problem speaking English and was very nice about it.

[dbaker48]

Last posted on May 21..

QUOTE: Originally posted by dbaker48
We have 4 bedrooms, 2 of which are storage(?) areas. One room has our computer and all the my trains on shelves. The other was a guest room and since has become a "gym" with sons weight machine. So anyway during the construction the kids room will be affected somewhat for an adjoining door to a new common bathroom. So need to prepare the other rooms to accomodate the interuption. And more importantly when the new room is done, I don't want to have to work on the other rooms, would much rather work on the layout etc.
So, taking down ALL the trains, and moving the weight machine to the old train room, then painting the guest room and putting it back together. Then set up the old train room with the computer and weight machine.

Finished packing up the trains and clearing room #1. This is the first step, need this area as a staging or holding area for all the stuff in room #2 (guest room). It took me 3 days to get room 1 consolidated. The trains are all packed, except a few on the family room floor to play with. Actually have a wall of boxes and stuff packed and stacked to the ceiling. Today's task is to begin work in room 2, to clear the area so it can be repainted and turned back into a bedroom. Son has a weight machine going to disassemble, and hopefully clear everything out, so this weekend can remove paneling, repatch and paint room 2.

I can't believe the amount of stuff we have accumulated. We needed to move more often. 22 years in the same place, just begs for accumulation.

By the way has anyone seen a DCS remote for sale ANYWHERE?

Talk later..

[FJ and G]

Hi John,

I often cannot open OGR (the other forum). When I can, I'll look; thanks for heads-up.

[dougdagrump]

Don,
The joys of remodeling. [;)]
Jim F.,
Here is something else to look at for halloween.......[:o)]

[jonadel]

Chief--

Thanks for the pics of the fish, certainly brings back great memories for me. Before we were married I used to fish northern Minnesota regularly for Walleye and Bass, great times. In the fall we used to get after the ducks and geese, those were the days.

Jon

[MartyE]

QUOTE: MartyE – do you ever have to trouble shoot that thing

All the time... I guess thats why I get paid the big bucks[#dots]

[Anonymous]

WD40 protects sivler?

You wont mind if i beg off your Thanks Giving dinner invite this year will you, ha ha ha ha .

Summer is here, that is all I need say

[ModelTrainLover]

Hey guys checking in from Maine. Rain stopped tuesday finaly. Sun to partly cloudy the rest of the week what are some of you going to be doing this Mamorial day week end?
I'm going to the Maine narrow gauge musemn for the day. and I was invited to be in the cab of the steam engine they have down there. any one esle going to been doing any thing special?

[Brutus]

QUOTE:
Jim F.,
Here is something else to look at for halloween.......

Doug W - is that a Lionel set from the 1980's or something???

[Jumijo]

I'm heading out for a 4-day weekend, and won't be back on-line until next Tuesday. Have a safe and fun weekend.

I plan to do some barb-b-queing, store the snow blower, hang a new screen door, clean the basement, maybe take a ride up the coast into NH, sit by the pool, mow the lawn. We usually have everyone over for the big holidays, so Either Sunday or Monday we'll be doing that. Love having everyone over to our place for a get together. We end up eating too much, but I love it.

Jim

[dbaker48]

Doug -- Is that a BEEP from RMT.

I got a UP for our son, and I got one of the MOW Beeps. He wanted a Beep with TMCC, #1 items on his B-day list. Good Kid.. I like his toys.

Good thing I stayed at home to work today. DHL just brought a UP Speeder we had sent in for warranty. Apparently the roller contacts were bad, they replaced the entire unit. Kinda thought they would. Everything is a throw-away today.

Just got the pool cover on to save on the gas bill. Now back to my room packing. Sure wish I was fishing!!!!

Marty, is that wiring wire wrap? Sure looks like fun.

Later

[dougdagrump]

Don, You are right, it's the RMT halloween BEEP. For $60, how can you beat it ???? [:o)]

[wrmcclellan]

Wow,

Tired. Chaperoned the 6th grade graduation party. It lasted until 3 pm and then I got to do the heavy hauling for the cleanup. Ugh.

Marty - I missed that you were here in Dallas. How long will you be in town?

Don - at least at the end of the rainbow you get your TRAIN room!

Have great evening all!
Roy