Don, nice job on the outhouse. I will not be in Costa Mesa this week end. I don't usually venture that far South for train doings. I go to TCA and TTOS in Arcadia mainly. On rare occasions I go to AGHR open houses. That's a giant leap for me.
Chief, thank you for giving me credit for telling the truth.
Ray
SPMan
Morning all. Another long 24 hours. Brisk - wore winter coat again - TGIF indeed. Prayers for your bride, Don! And in thanksgiving for Pat's b-day, Sir J. We have a Schram's truck come by regularly too - good stuff but a tad more than I can afford. Jon, nice blog 'o the trip. Our spring break begins next week. Because of the broken dishwasher, a few other new-ly broken appliances and the carpet mix-up, I got the bright idea to send everyone in the fam away for a week. Easier said than done. After looking at practically everyplace in the 48 states, I was fortunate to get them to Phoenix for a week at a nice hotel. That leaves me and the dog to work and play with trains for a week while dealing with contractors. Not a bad trade.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Thanks Don for the comments, I should point out that Kyle is the younger guy on the right side, it's his 10th year of teaching, The gentleman on the left side is the other high school band director and has been there been there quite a while .......... I judged him on a trumpet solo when he was a student, I do feel old but then again, it sure beats the alternative
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
dwiemer - No need to be concerned about crossing over the Mason-Dixon. It it quite understood that you are going to YORK for the Unconditional Surrender of your bank account.
Good Morning
We have the usual 30s and sunny. Don, good set of plans for the Chief, course if he can't follow them he only needs to go look behind his house for reference. Had a nice chat with some of our friends last nite, a little bit of this and that. Also won a coach for my Hogwarts set @ 19.95. Snagged one about a year ago at that same price so a five car train should be just right. No great plans for today so I'll take it from here. 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
Chief, You have no idea what I was paid for that picture. I can't discuss the details here.
Jon, That blog is really done well, that will be a real memory for all the kids, and it is so well documented. Glad the ankle injury turned out to be a minor thing. Kyle is doing a super job!
Dennis, don't be alarmed you will probably see a number of roadside diners on your road trip, made from the same set of prints.
Ray, Are you going to the train show in Costa Mesa this weekend?
Don
Mike, thanks for the thoughts. Not to worry, just a lot going on, no problems. I just don't want folks to think that I have left when I can't get here.
Don, where did you get that California fruit stand?
Looks great! A few patches of strawberries around there and you'll be set.
All kidding aside, when I was in China, they had a concrete building that had "stalls" which were cinder blocks that came up about 3 feet. Each stall had two concrete slabs separated by about 6 inches. Idea was to stand/squat with one foot on each slab. Killer part was out the back of this building (it was on a hill), there was a guy with a water buffalo and cart who would shovel the deposits onto the cart and fertilize the rice fields with it. I have pictures, but I think you can get the image in your mind without them.
Have to get daughter a American passport as she only has her Chinese one. It is not needed, but travel agent suggests it as when we go to Bahamas, should anything happen and we miss the boat, it is most difficult to return to US without one. Planning. Of course I have my passport and may need it to travel north for York. Chief, when we cross the boarder, do they have a check point? Do I need to hide in the trunk?
Have a great weekend!God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
D&H 702 Chief: When I looked at the pictures I thought that they were of Enola Yard with all of them big black units and the John Deer tractors, Nice stuff you have there. Have any one heard from LAZ it seems that he must be out trying to find a bag of Grit's. Don't let the man from Ohio get you down, I will still be on your side even if I am a Yankee! Stay just the way you are and Have a Nice Spring. Lew.
Chief:
When I looked at the pictures I thought that they were of Enola Yard with all of them big black units and the John Deer tractors, Nice stuff you have there. Have any one heard from LAZ it seems that he must be out trying to find a bag of Grit's. Don't let the man from Ohio get you down, I will still be on your side even if I am a Yankee!
Stay just the way you are and Have a Nice Spring.
Lew.
Lew, glad to see you on the POT. Keep it up. Enjoyed a tour of Enola by Fifey when I was in Harrisburg at Bass Pro Shops [actually delivering GRITS to the Yankees]. John F, LAZ, Brent and Mikey were there too. We [Fife and I] keep talking about a trip this summer or fall to Roanoke. Maybe you can make it. Love those Stallions.
Ol Timer, SD80's, a SD90 and a Dash 8 thrown in. Can pull a my house around the block. Train actually comes out of tunnel and back is just going in on the other side. Lots of cars [all scale] in that one. The other train is SD40's [CN was one LAZ helped me find] and a Conrail U boat in the middle. With all those diesels smoking, I have to turn on the exhaust fan in the ceiling.
Jon, you might not find any sage brush but send me some corn for my fields.
Off to lime the pond and then get ready to go to the lake.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Fife--From our front door to the Henry Doorly Zoo in Omaha it's a very easy two hour, 115 mile drive, all interstate. It's a fabulous Zoo, saw several of Chiefs family relatives there, I'll try and post pics later It was a beautiful day, bright sun/no wind/and about 60+, the princess did very well for an almost three year old--she's so much fun and such a good sport. Today we are off to the science center in Des Moines, another jewel for families and kids. The rail fanning in Omaha is tremendous, I'll try and find some older pics for you, might not happen for a few days until the princess goes home.
Don B.--I'm going to try and find some sage brush this summer for Chief's plywood prairie while we are out west this, that would certainly add some class to his "effort". I feel bad when I see his layout, such potential for something special there, we all need to make a better effort to help him out.
Time to get ready for another very short road trip today with the princess.
Way off topic. Our oldest son is a band director in north east Iowa and this is his week of spring break. Every three years they make a major trip--three years ago they were in Sandy Eggo over Christmas break, this year they are in Washington, DC. He did a blog of the trip for the parents and I'm very proud of his writing, if you are interested take a look. They are leaving DC as I type and will be in Ohio this afternoon at a water park and then an all night drive to be home by 8:00 AM tomorrow. Just check on the blog link in upper left hand corner. http://fc.cedar-falls.k12.ia.us/~engelhardtk/
Brutus ... a jalapeno sausage roll for breakfast ! Man would I be eating a jar of rolaids ... LOL . Awww to be young again ...
Have been cruising the area snapping pics of the c&o canal locks and tracks/tunnels/buildings in this area . Would love now to incorporate the locks and track together on a layout .
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It's a cold and sunny 28 degrees. Only going up to 45 today, with some sunshine. Needs to get a little warmer.
Today is a busy day. I have a bunch of small projects to do. Some paperwork. Then, I will relax. Maybe run trains later.
Dining car was here and we had the usual for breakfast.
Buckeye.....TGIF
Y'all have a great Friday.
Chuck
Chief ... is that 3 SD-90's I see ? How do you like them ? My son says I need a big diesel and have been considering one .
Good morning folks. A brisk morning in St. Louis. No time for trains today, have to work and support Sir James and the Chief
Had a QT jalapeno sausage roll for breakfast as larder was bare. Pretty good
Mike, you are on for tonight
Well, gotta get working, so all have a great day - TTFN!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Morning all. Lets see. DonI think there are already building on my layout so now we all know that posters from the left bank, except for Doug W [where is he???] and SP, are not turthful.
I see buildings:
We also have thriving manufacturing.
So your little "outhouse" would be a "fly on the wall"
Now folks, you notice Don's advar is not his picture. Well, her is a picture of Don in this year's St. Particks Parade.
Mornin' boys. Sunny and 39 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Our NRHS Chapter is having its banguet tomorrow afternoon, and Hal Carstens is the guest speaker. Need to work on the layout this weekend so I can get some pics for SPF/CPI.
Phish - Put that little gal in a rubber room. Perhaps I could take early retirement and work for you as security.
dbaker & cnw1995- It's all about helping folks...
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps near 50. Very interesting day at work. First time ever since I started working that I lost a supervisor. He was not fired, but I have been assigned a new IT boss. Lots of oddities occurring here. Strange events and strange times. Went to the YMCA with Lucas. Did weights, track and shot some hoops (his idea). Took it easy otherwise last night. Ran the 384E as well for a few minutes. The attic was a bit cooler than I thought it would be. I had English muffins and cereal on the dining car this morning for breakfast. Dweimer, I hope whatever is pulling you away from the forum will be resolved soon. Thoughts and prayers going out to you. The Beacon is lit and I can drive tonight. Zucchini bread by the "saucy wench" is extra good lately. IHEHAGD.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Morning all
Thanks for the support and prayers.
Don - Love the out house! Do you have any mobile homes? Scale cinder blocks to block up cars?
Buckeye - TGIF
May God bless
Jim
Don.....The Chief should make about a dozen of your structures for his layout. With a dozen placed on the layout, he would have and exact replica of Roseyville! You are one helpful guy and that is why you are an OTTS member.
IT is the first day of spring. Sadly I will need to store the snowblower. Another fun winter has passed. I will miss being trenched with freezing rain, shoveling snow, sliding on the highways and of course my favorite, falling on my butt after sliding on the ice.
LAZ...........Wherever you are....TGIF
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
Chief,
I was feeling a little remorse about making comments about your naked layout. So not to be considered one of those who just sit on the outside throwing rocks. Thought I would help you out a bit. All you need to do is copy the image below, and then open it up in word and print it out. Then get some safety scissors, (you know the 4" long ones with the rounded points, they should have them at Eagles Elementary School), and cut out the design. I have also incuded the instructions, and you can just fold it up. AND PRESTO, you now have the first building for your layout. Once you get that one up the others will fill in quickly, its just the first one that is difficult to complete. (By the way this building does have some local utilitarian value, as well as being historically significant for Roseyville.)
Print and cut the following:
Outside foilage is on the way. I would have included a electrical kit, but I don't think it would be prototypically correct for the area.
And, not to worry I will be looking and working on other items to help you along on your layout. We will get your layout in shape real soon. As a matter of fact, I will also get a hold of Bob Keller about getting a photo expose done. Cool, huh!! (Watch out Fife.) Maybe with a little encouragement some of the other guys may help. I'm sure RT might have a few ideas, or maybe even some of them Yanks. Al may be able to come up with a couple of labels.
Don't worry about being gracious or nothing, I know down deep you really appreciate the help.
Good night. Western watching tonight after coming back from Walmart. Dog food, chewies and a Tee Shirt for Lucy. Guess what??? Yes, raining hard. Has been for hours. Shake and Bake, think I will UPS you some cow patties. Isn't not plywood you nut. Soundstop. Modeling SW USA. All I need is a few rattlers and some scorpins. Seep tight. Don't let the Ohio bed bugs bite.
Had a nice talk with some great guys. Don, sorry to hear about the delay :( Prayers continue. Spent the last 2 evenings doing chat with friends and didn't even get my JB add-on cars out of their boxes yet, but good friends and conversation seem a little more important.
Son is sick with strep, apparently - it's going through his class at school. Of course, they have a few days off school now, isn't that the way it usually goes? Get a few days off and get sick with something. We'll take him to a doctor tomorrow morning, asap, and get those antibiotics started.
Sorry to hear about your dishwasher, Doug. Get those kids to work ;)
Sir James, happy birthday to Pat! I'll bring her some chocolate chip cookie dough icecream over in a little bit!
Good evening all
Yes we need the Chief, he's the one we get our grits for potholes from. A sunny but chilly 40s today. Took bride to Logans steak house(her choice) and had enough food for this old guy. No banilla tonite but we have some for those that want to dig in. Cupcakes tonite too. Have a chat going with the guys. enjoy your tomorrow...S.J.
anjdevil2 Colorado Midland....boxcar
Colorado Midland....boxcar
Keep looking.
Good evening gentleman....Stopping into say hello.
Enjoying some chat time this evening with SJ, Brutus, Kurt & RT
Hope everyone has a wonderful evening!
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Good Evening all
No I have not fallen off the face of the earth. Our crazy life got crazier. The net was down most of the weekend when I could try to get on. Straight days are BUSY.
On Tuesday night my youngest daughter, the one in the car wreck a few weeks ago in L.A., well in she was walking in one of the nice neighborhoods of Cincinnati, when two guys with guns came up on her and robbed her. I drove to Cincy and got her settled and worked through the new SS card, driver license canceled credit cards. She is doing OK but the reality set in later.
Don – The Schwan’s guy stops at our house every two weeks. Most everything is really good.
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
anjdevil2 More news later - I'm cataloging LGB's now - gonna call Charlie @ choo choo c if n he's interested
More news later - I'm cataloging LGB's now - gonna call Charlie @ choo choo c if n he's interested
Got any LGB - Colorado Southern ????
Don - for the wifey
Sir J - to your wifey
Thanks for the concerns and thoughts, but the surgery has been postponed for 2 weeks. She has been down with cold/flu, for the past four days. I'm sure this is for the best! Two more weeks of the pre-op butterflies.
No we wouldn't want the Chief to leave, just think of the residual impact. That could be truly unbearable. And even more importantly, he needs us sooo bad and can't admit it. Just as an example he would still have his layout on the carpet if it wern't for us. As a matter of fact I'm tired of looking at the "plywood prarie"! As a welcoming back gift I'm going to send him a tree for the layout. Anybody else got anything!! Patrick, don't send any of the Cow pies, I'm sure there is more than enough BS allready there.
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