Goog Morning from Beautiful Ohio.
Yesterday we headed up to Ohio Amish Country. Sugar Creek used to be the Ohio Central's Tourist Train depot until it was shut down several years ago. I still haven't determined what plans, if any, they have for bringing back the trains, but without the trains Sugar Creek it is a dead town. It used to be really busy on Saturdays.
I was reading old issues of CTT yesterday. Bob did a review of the Williams Sharks several months ago.
Pat...The pot has been talked about for years. Most of those guys that complain about the pot have not:
1. Talked in person to any of us on the pot.
2. Visited another members layout.
3. Met up with us at York for the photo.
4.Traded train cars.
At one time we posted a thread of who we had actually met from the forum. People would be surprised who has met who. I have talked on the phone with members from sea to shinning sea. One member and his wife have even stayed at my house overnight. The freindships did not form overnight, they have been cultivated (a farming term) for at least the last five or more years. Let them talk. BTW, if you in the vicinity of Central Ohio and I am at home, we would love you to visit. (Blueberry likes to sit on the deck and watch the Garden RR.)
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
Morning all!
DougNaG: Yuck.
Doug: I love Armstrong! I had a close Uncle that sounded just like him when he spoke. Brings back some good memories.
Charlie: Nice group! Looks like a great time had by all! Hope you and SJ have a great time tonight!
Fife: The golden rule is to send them to the 'Back of 'da boat'.
Sick still (again?). Woke up with sore throat and sinus issues...Stayed in bed...felt great around lunch. Took a trip to hobby shop for more wood for flooring. Dinner time, Back to sick.
Kurt
Early good morning:
I see Chief and the rest of us "regulars" on the Coffee Pot have two new Friends(????) talking about us on the "SUGGESTION: How to improve this website." Thread
Welcome Bob!
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
I thought I'd make a try at the coffee pot today since I just finishing repairing one and am enjoying the first few cups from it's rebirth. Not too much train work as of late, but I did finally get the e-clip for the front truck of the 2224W tender and after only 5 tries got it on. I also cleaned some more of the used O-27 track that I got hold of. If I can get the new cord on the RW-110 we might just be in business.
Last night I was browsing YouYube and came across a wonderful video of the Nevada Northern Railway which I used to volunteer for. Apparently they recently got the #93 back in service for her 100th anniversary. It had totally escaped me that she hit the century mark. I used to help service this loco for runs and before I left had the honor of a cab ride w/ the only woman engineer on the Ely Route at the time. I'll post the URL here for those interested:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3hpxq8mzzw8
Darned if wasn't checking out videos of Alco diesels too. There is nothing like the sound of the NNR's RS's, except maybe other RS's. I think I'm am getting interested in O-scale diesels too. This could get ugly...
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Fifey also take saltines along helps settle the nausea feeling
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Yuck on the kitty box ...
I wonder how many of us are bidding against each other on Ebay .... hope not . Fife I know it sounds crazy but tell the princess to lie on her back ... and only look up at the sky if she gets seasick .... NOT TOWARDS THE SUN .... doe's'nt see the motion as bad .... the visual is usually worse than the physical movement .... until they get their sea legs . Works for some .
Looks like a good time, Charlie! Worked all day on my friend's boat. He had stripped off everything above the deck - pontoon boat. When I showed up they had put new carpet on and we then put replacement aluminum stock all around, replaced the back side rails on both sides and put in the back bench seat with a new gas tank. Really, he needs to put on the front rails and the console and he could go fishing!
Tomorrow I need to work on the basement and then we're gonna see Star Trek!
Banilla - yum! On the way! I see a couple beacons and RT, Charlie and Wes and I have already been hanging out with SJ. On the way, guys!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Here is some of my train club running trains today on my layout.
Tomorrow SJ is coming over to run....
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Evening all,
The cake looks "interesting"
Fife - Really nice boat.
Doug - Love Louie Armstrong.
Busy week, busy weekend. Got a couple of cars on ebay. I will try and get some pics to share. Need to keep mama happy
May God bless
Jim
Good evening
Oh man, that cake needs to be bake with a blow torch. And soon.
Sun all day but windy again. The only trains today were in OGR.
Banilla is waiting for Brutus and the thingy....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
Evening, Y'all!Well, we had a party for my son's birthday. While his real big day is not until July, we had this today so that his friends from school could attend. It was a "No Gifts Please" party as the kid has too much as it is. Of course, I would not get upset if someone gave me....I mean him a train. We had the party at Chuck E Cheese, which is not the best food in the world, but no mess, no fuss, just pay the bill and walk away.
Wife is working tonight, so I am home alone with the kids. Think I'll teach them how to ride the couch cushions down the stairs....Just kidding. Bout time for bed, so time to brush teeth and pick out some books. Hope everyone has a blessed week ahead.
Oh, and Fife, you may want to check into those ventless toilets that require no plumbing. I know they have them at camp stores and catalogs. Might be the ticket for a confined head and from what I hear, no smell to weaken the stomachs of the land lubbers.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
fifedog Ole Timer - Actually, #2 princess discovered she don't like being down in the cabin... dougnotta - Someone in the same marina already has the name FLAMINGO (Can you believe that ). Went with my pet name for the littlest princess (and there's a story behind that as well...) That picture is nasty, by the way...
Ole Timer - Actually, #2 princess discovered she don't like being down in the cabin...
dougnotta - Someone in the same marina already has the name FLAMINGO (Can you believe that ). Went with my pet name for the littlest princess (and there's a story behind that as well...)
That picture is nasty, by the way...
Just gotta make a "Kitty Litter Cake" for my grandson when he is just a tad older so he can gross out his friends. Think back a bit, I know you ain't that old, little boys have always been into gross and normally the more gross the better.
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Howdy All !
Trying again, hopefully I won't get the "OOPS" again and again, etc.
Been doing mostly lurking & not much posting, a bit of a curmudgeon of late.
Sounds as though most of those with ailments are doing better.
Fife, Congrats on the new toy. How long before we see her stern with a highly stylized "Flamingo Flyer" painted on it.
Doug M, A very belated and many more to come. Others had shown very colorful and probably quite tasty B'day cakes but I would opt for something a little more humourus and possibly a bit more "Texture".
Jon, A very big Thank You to you and all your friends who participate in the "Welcome Home".
Later all.
Good afternoon all,
It has been constantly changing weather today in SE Indiana with rain and sunshine and slightly cooler. Reffed two games today. Second game had only two girls for one team and seven for the other. We "drafted" one of the U-12 boys, changed two uniforms, played 5 on 5 with no goalies and no offsides, and had an interesting high scoring game that ended 8-6. While writing this, I am also listening to time trials at the track. Lots of activity with even some bumping. I finished mowing the yard last night which was a good thing as we got more rain. I had a cinnamon roll and some cereal for breakfast this morning on the dining car. We did watch "Numb3rs" last night. Beacon is lit. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Doug, I love stuff like that old time radio etc. I also listen to Garrison Keillor on PBS who has some good music on his show sometimes. He used to have Chet Atkins and some good fiddle players with him. now and then.like Johnny Gimble from Texas.
Ray
SPMan
Afternoon all. Sunny and pleasant here today. Back from a morn of church activities - thanking volunteers, etc. Ray, today's the day I listen to old-time rad-io on WDCB-FM over the Internet. They played a series of Armstrong interviews recently. More first family drama last night. Sometimes parents can drive ya crazy...
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Morning all, Hot weather is with us again for the week end with 90 plus temps. Our church is having their annual festival/fund raiser this week end. Might go up there after the sun goes down and play Bingo or go on some rides with my grandson. Food is basic but lots of variety. Anyway it's all for a good cause. Did not run trains yesterday account too hot in garage. Been listening to some Louis Armstrong audio tapes while I walk which I taped off of a NPR radio program some years ago. It took up 6 audio tapes and covered his whole life and career. This was a real jewel that I rediscovered forgetting that I had it. One tape features duets he did with a lot of popular singers like Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday Jack Teagarden and others. Can't get over the good sound quality on these tapes. Maybe it's because I've been listening with headphones while walking. Doing some heavy duty watering this morning because of the pending hot weather. I've been on the fence about buying a MTH ACL 0-6-0 switcher before they're all gone. I've seen them for around $525 from mail order. Hate to spend that much dough for a small engine but what can you do if you want it.
Have a good week end,
Fifey ... we just want you to be careful buddy ... please keep life jackets on those kids every second ... and you and the wife ... SJ is a heck of a nice - carieng guy ... I missed whatever ... but he's just funnin as it's called here in the boonies . Keep us posted on your boating trips .... does everyone have their sea legs ... or is someone bent over the side once in awhile when it's choppy ?
fife, all in good fun. it's always a few dollars here and there. I hope you have a great time with her. Oh and the family too.
jonadel - Wifey not "down" with the yellow....
sir james - At 1/12th the cost of a new sailboat comparable in size, pit not-so-big from where I stand. Like I said, it's all on the plus side. No feelings "bent" either...
Good Morning
Poor fife, the money pit has begun. Fife please don't misunderstand, I have a boat and motor for fishing and that is why I can relate about expenses. Your boat looks great.
Oh boy lots of rain and a couple of storms overnite, seem to be out of here now but still cloudy.
Brutus and Charlie all the good kids are in bed by eleven. And Charlie tomorrow is still a go. S.J.
Fife--I just don't understand why the female gender has no appreciation of antique heads but yet it's important to keep Mama happy, much better for the entire crew
Very quiet right now here, everyone is sound asleep and it's just me, fresh coffee the computer, I like it. The weather cleared during the night and it's a drop dead gorgeous morning with a brisk breeze out of the north with NO humidity.
It's a super great day in Iowa, we are welcoming hundreds of IANG soldiers in three communties today, they have been over in the sandbox for a year. It's great to have these heroes home again, you woke up safely this morning because of folks like this. Time to go polish the bike and get the flag attached
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Mornin' boys. Humid, cloudy and 68 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Big horse race in town today...maybe the last big horse race in town today. I'll be scrubbing the decks, waxing the gellcoat, and polishing handrails. Also want to refurb an old cockpit hatch with TREX. On the train-related side, my marina faces an ore pier, so I can watch switchers shunt back and forth while I work.
mitchie/cheapclassics - Thank you sirs.
cnw1995 - Antique shops prices on Lionel items around my way make Greenburg Price guide look like the Penny-Saver...good find.
dwiemer - Speaking of pottys, wifey wants old yellow unit in sailboat tossed asap...
Banks - Did you get to the Allegany Fairgrounds?
Quick stop by this morning...just an attempt to build up my stars...oh wait, they did away with them. Anyway, have a big day here and from the sounds of it, I have a toilet to fix. Hope everyone has a great weekend.
fifedogAhoy maties. Ahoy English. TGIF!
Ahoy maties. Ahoy English.
TGIF!
Fife - Avast you Salty Sea Dog. Congrats on the purchase of the sailboat. Here's wishing you smooth sailing with clear skies and fair winds.
Got a busy weekend again. Sunday I am running to DC to pick up the boy and then off to Morgantown to niece's graduation on Sunday. Lots of driving but it should be a great celebration.
Been crazy busy at work. Can't wait for summer. Only 19 days of school left. Hard to believe the first year is almost over. I'll be glad to have some time away from work. Hoping to take a trip to Maine over the summer. We have not been North to Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont area in nearly 30 years. Also have a big Anniversary coming up next month, have to do some shopping.
Well, I got to get moving. Need to get a haircut today.
Take care.
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Storm rolled over and now in the clear
Reading a book about british railway modeling and those old goods wagons sure are neat. I found some Hornby stuff in OO on ebay, might buy a couple goods cars just to study - might want to come up with something on O gauge in brass or something one day
Tardis is running late - Mike, I'll get you next, SJ already went to bed. We'll all go back and pick him up and see if Laz has any wings or Old Mills left? Don's neighbor needs to be checked up on too, lol!
Some light rain now.. chatting with Wes and Brutus as I type this...SJ is likley coming over on Sunday to run some trains. Looking forward to that.
SJ .... yea he said lightning was upon him .... I agree on the glow in the dark illuminated cabooses and cars .... they have to be painted inside . One would think they were nuked and glowing .... if you did'nt ... LOL . Beacon's lit here ...
Good Evening
Lite rain has arrived. Rain till noon tomorrow they say.
I painted the inside of a couple of set cabooses this morning. I want to light them but don't like the light shining through the plastic. Same way with bldgs. lite should shine through the windows not the walls.
I just heard Brutus has a storm overhead, hope they will be ok. The Tardis might be late but he can back it up. Banilla is waiting....S.J.
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