Jack, pool temp is 70 today but that's without a heater. Will take Tardis if no one else wants to drive. Might sail over to York and see what the Chief is up to. I wonder if anyone on this forum goes to the shindig they have at Friday's on Thursday night? If not where is the gathering place for this group? I saw some pictures someone posted on OGR of the Bandit meets at the Holidome and Best Western. I was shocked at how they have shrunk since I was there 8 years ago. I guess the TCA meet by adding the extra day has really affected the bandits. To me that was half the fun exploring those extra meets and you could take all the pictures you wanted or talk on your cell phone. Hot weather is over here for a while. Only got up to 70 this afternoon with clouds all day. My roofing job is all done.
Later, Ray
SPMan
Evening all. Nice day here. Not as warm as it was supposed to be. Thanks for the anniversary wishes. Sure goes by fast. Hope to make it longer. Just finished reconciling the youngest's baseball and soccer schedule - it looks like a busy May. Hope to run trains tomorrow eve.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Evening all!
Just returned from helping friends install a double oven. GE Profile. Touch screen stainless the whole shebang! Went in easy!
Tested connection speed: Download: 6.36 Mbps, Upload: .95Mbps. Comcast HS Cable.
Kurt
Good Evening
A nice dayof 62.
I made it out of the store without buying anything. Not bad for being there 5 1/2 hours.
Banilla is ready, pick me up....S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Jack,The speed test I use is http://www.speakeasy.net/speedtest/ if you are seeing speeds like that then you have been upgraded.Kurt - call Comcast... they'll upgrade you.Just ran it again.20.2kbps down2.4kbps up
On that way SJ - then buzz over to Ray's so he can drive
Have a good trip, 8nt!
Sounds like Charlie is hanging out with the wrong sort there in the Orange Hall? Have to check him for grits when he gets back!
I posted this elsewhere, so excuse the cut and paste if you have seen it:
The 100 percent blockage is on top and it's a high risk stent for that one because the blockage is so big and it's the big main artery, so they would not do it without letting him come around and getting consent. They decided to do the one, let him recover and see how he does symptomatically. It's a question of how much improvement would they get from doing it compared to the risk of the surgery.
Considering the overall picture here, he was very lucky and should be able to recover and do very well.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Wow, mine is slow....but it's what I pay for...
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Had a great day at York...I even ran into The Chief..and then the Chief and Dennis. I was in Orange hall for all of 5 mins and looked up and there stood the Chief in the Scenic Express booth with me. Was really nice to meet and shake his and Dennis' hand.
I'm on chat right now with SJ, Brutus & RT
York is wonderful....everyone should make the pilgrimage!!!
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
fifedog Intelligence report has REB forces travelling west from Columbia, PA, where they attempted to pull up rail and burn bridges. Bring up all the reserves and post them along Harrisburg Pike.
Intelligence report has REB forces travelling west from Columbia, PA, where they attempted to pull up rail and burn bridges. Bring up all the reserves and post them along Harrisburg Pike.
We did it. Took up the rails to the upper level track. That left only the lower track next to the river passable. Also destroyed the bridge to the little town up the track. When we left, roads were closed and DOT was replacing the bridge. Will take days though.
TIRED. Had dinner with Roy and John F. Now to CRASH. Did NOT get to see all of Orange and Brown and Purple. Did not even enter the members halls. WOW.
Now hear this: bought TWO MTH NS engines. ONE Atlas NS engines. Lionel does not make any NS. Did win the Vision Lines box car from Lionel at the Lionel tent demo. New steam engines have steam blow off [smoke], whistle steam [smoke] and the bell on top swings back and forth with the ringing. No wonder they cost over $2,000.
Got to visit Carl and Bob at the CTT booth.
Something about giving me a very rare and expensive box car that is at some PA person's house. Think that is tomorrow sometime. Something about taking photos of the presentation and what I do to it after I receive it.
Met some of the great CTT gang today. Also, one of my OGR buddies.
Good night all.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
High speed Roadrunner.....
Test from Chicago.....
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Chief, great talking with you today !
Al, Diane & Bella ...........
Morning all. Ready to go again. Breakfast with Marty E and the gang. Then to get my hands on the very rare and expensive box car again.
Al, great to meet you, your wife and the "Little Charmer".
Well, off to find more Yankeeland loot.
Have a great day all.
PS: Check out Marty's Thread on the Lionel Visions Line. Has video link of the demo. See the bell swing, steam from whistle and steam from under cab of steam blow off.
Good Morning from beautiful Southern Ohio
Weather is perfect! Sounds like you guys in York are going to have a great time.
Chief - your little friend is a real cutie pie.
Jim F - Prayers for your dad's recovery.
May God bless
Jim
Patrick -More farm shots
Mornin' boys. Sunny & 46 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. S'posed to jump up in the 70's.
Well, the "gathering" will be in about 5 hous. Seems like we've been talking about this longer than the last presidential election. Should be one of our bigger turnouts, especially if His Honor has brought his security entorage. I'll be "sailing" up 83 around 1000 hrs.
Chief! Slowly put your hands up and step away from the little girl. She's much too precious to be corrupted by GRITS.
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps near 80. Did weights and soccer juggling at the YMCA. Did some Second Life. Going to see favorite bluegrass singer tonight. Got two games to ref tomorrow. Going to be warm. Sunday going over to dad's to watch Kansas IRL race. Hopefully one of the "good" guys (or gals as Sarah will be there) will win. I had the regular fare on the dining car for breakfast. The beacon is lit. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Morning all feeling somewhat better again today we'll see how long it last this time.
Looks like chief is getting a fair haul. guess he'll next be getting dcc system for his layout
Hope to get out in yard and do some work today. Not much happening will talk later.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Thanks Chief for posting, looks like you are having a fantastic time! Stay away from the purple hall, that's where I blew my whole budget two years ago from JusTrains---GREAT GUYS! Keep posting.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Good Morning
Sunny and near 80 today they say. Getting ready to go to the train store, hope I can get away without buying anything again today. Looks like the Chief will be needing a couple of BCRs, although the newer 3 volt system is much better than the older 9 volt. Enjoy your day, Later....S.J.
jonadel - Like you, I seem to part with most of my coin in the Purple Hall. BTW, going to look at a Lippincott 30 in a few weeks.
Morning all. Sunny and supposed to 8-0 today. Don't believe it. Looks like fun is being had and money spent at York. Lippincott 30 is a nice one... Good news about your dad, Brutus - sounds complicated. Bought the bride's anniversary gift to work today - a great collage of professional photos of her. She looks like a model. Opening day for Little League tomorrow - then soccer in the afternoon.
Brutus ... whew ... god bless your dad for all he's ging through at one time . My prayers are with him . I know it's hard and stressful but thank the lord they are fixing things NOW ... and we can keep him around with us longer . I hated to hear all that he has gone through ... but it's great they found it out and are working on him . Hang in there buddy .... I know it's extremely hard on you too .
That pic of the little girl in pink reminds us all of what it's all about ... those dear little children ... my grand daughters light up my life like nothing else . Lord sakes one even had this ole boy sitting and showing me her barbie collection and all the dresses .... pappy had to sit there for almost an hour ... LOL .
The brass Cab Forward came last night ! This one will NEVER leave home . I'm taking it with me when my number's up .... . Guy sent 1/2 of the wrong order on the weathering powders ... .... after being 2 weeks late on shipment . i just can't win with him . And guess what the colors I needed most were'nt there !
Everyone have fun at York .... next time I'll go for sure . At least I'm supposed to link up with a couple of the guys later . Looking beautiful so far this morning ... best wishes fellows and please be very careful and safe out there on those roads ... God bless you all and make the most of it .
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a beautiful 62 degrees. Clear skies, sunny. Going up to 82 today with sunshine.
Today is a busy day. Wife is going grocery shopping in Cambridge. She loves that job. LOL Gas prices are still too high at $2.00 a gallon. Food prices have stayed up there too. They won't come down. Need to plant a garden soon. A big one.
Buckeye......TGIF
Dining car was here and we had Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Friday.
Chuck
York Lionel Tent Demo Vision Line 4/2009
You Tube link : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DJuRzpMrlSg
Hey guys! I'm still around (litterally). LOL
Sorry havn't posted but been quite busy! After last night just had to get on a little.
Received a phone call from John F, he was at a party with about 15 other guys, and was wondering about who was going to be paying for dinner.
Seems there was a big dinner gathering for folks that were at York. I ended up talking to; John F, Roy, George (associate of Roy), Chief, and Dennis !
It sounded like the Dennis and the Chief were going to have to get a U-Haul trailer for the return trip. John and Roy of course do York as a matter of routine, so they typically don't get too much. Now I'm sure neither one of them are limited on their selection of engines & rolling stock available to them.
The Chief was complaining about feet and legs, and he had only done 2 of the buildings, I reminded Dennis about the truck he needed to be looking for. (I couldn't find it in 2006 when I was there.)
It is interesting to note that both the Chief and Dennis has already acquired a significant bounty, and they have all day today yet! Yesterday was suppose to be browsing, today buying. So today is spent spending next years train budget.
Hope they both remember to pickup something for the wives.
Thanks again to John for the call it was really fun !!!
My Activities;
- Been working a lot, havn't had time for a day off in almost 3 weeks, will get some time off next week.
- Also, been studying for a HAM Radio License, took the test and passed it! So getting the license. (There is a big electronic show here monthly that I would like to participate in, but you MUST have a license to be a vendor. So, hence the license. Actually got a call sign, KI6YPD, doubt that it will ever be used, all I need is another hobby.)
- With the free time I've had, Ive been in the train room, connecting some Miller lighting. Secured the UP light, a Fireworks light for the stand, and a Casino light. Still working on that one.
- Had to replace pool pump and motor, (ouch!), the old one only lasted 23 years that I know of, was here when we bought the place.
More importantly, family is doing well. Kay has done well with the recovery from her surgery, Chris still doing well with work and school. (I've been blessed).
Hope Brutus and his Dad continue to do well, not an easy trail they have been on!
With all the other ills and distress's everyone has been going through, certainly has been more than enough to keep everyone busy and on their toes ! Prays for those in need !
I think we have had 6 earthquakes in the past 12 hours, all of them have been relatively minor, located primarily around Yorba Linda, (home of Nixon's burial site and library), all seem to be less than 3.8. I've only felt 2 of them.
Lastly, the political climate here continues to decline, and becomes more depressing daily, seems all aspects are just squeezing the little guy out in everyway possible.
Will get back soon, need to get busy.
Don
AWWWWWWWWW man ..... don't show me those new Lionel steamers .... i can't afford any of them plus a divorce at the same time ......
Don ..... good to see you back !!!
Afternoon all, I've been reading all the York reports and wishing I was there. My roofing job is all finished now. Went to eye doctor this morning to see how my cataract on right eye is doing. He wants to wait another 4 months before doing any surgery. While there, I noticed in a mirror that one of my front teeth on my partial is missing. I did'nt even know it was gone. Can't find it. Maybe I swallowed it. Don't really know but dentist says come in Monday and they will send it to the lab to fix and have it back that afternoon. Meanwhile, I will just have to look like Huckleberry Finn for a while.
TCA Western Division meet tomorrow in Arcadia. Show and tell theme is flatcars and loads. Tomorrow is also my wife's birthday. Family will celebrate on Sunday.
No Thursday get together this week. Guys are busy doing other things.
AGHR is having an open house this week end too but can't make it because of other stuff.
Chief, leave a few trains for the rest of those guys! Have fun.
DBaker, glad to hear you are alive and well and glad to hear your wife is too. Did not feel the earthquakes at all hear in Glendora. Did'nt even knock over fragile things on my layout.
Brutus, more prayers for your dad.
Did they actually expect them to see that tiny bell moving at the distance they had to sit at ? Neat extra features ... but not $2,000.00 worth .... just my opinion . And was that it .... I thought Lionel would have had a huge show ....
Sunny and 85. Fresh air in the house and it smells good.
The train store was not too busy, some coming in to P/U their P.M. scale Berks. Some just stop in for coffee and a chat. Its still a little early for banilla so I will wait for the Tardis..S.J.
In the room. Feet tired and sore. Eating microwave popcorn and drinking Coke Zero. No money spent today. Lots of looking as went down every isle in every hall once and some twice or more. Now for a movie on HBO and popcorn.
Later
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