Good afternoon gentlemen .... have to try to remember the posts ... ... VODKA ... tis my pick for the hard stuff ... preferably bloody mary's .
Darn cool and chilly here ... oh well better than swealtering heat .
Bought another Williams Cab Forward ... with sound board installed and 2 more K-line skeleton log cars ... now I need to change the numers on one of the engines ....
Good night on the tardis last night .... dullcote came ... will be busy for awhile now .
Chief .... speaking of southern ladies and courtesy ... one time on the way to Florida we stopped at a restaurant in North Carolina ... knock out waitress .. fabulous southern bell ... she came to our table and asked " can I give ya somethin ? " .... I actually got tongue tied .... could'nt speak ... LOL . Oh lord the thoughts that were going through my mind in micro seconds ... yea I got in trouble with the wife .... OH DID I !!! Love that southern hospitality ...
Spank: You're making me thirsty...C'mon noon!
Rich: We love Kilwin's...Downtown Ann Arbor. They have the best pecan coated carmel apples. We end up at Washtenaw Dairy for the Ice Cream. Glad the Bike is running well!
Kurt
Mornin’ dudes
Been very busy at the job. Had Saturday off, first time since January and had NOTHING to do but go to the HOG meeting and then the train store. Bike ran fine, no problems so far...but then, it’s only been 100 miles. Worked on the boy’s Daytona and lemme tell you, working on your back doing freeze out plugs is NO picnic. 2 hours later – done. Took wife to dinner at the beach with the boy, daughter out with boy friend’s family. Had the PT Cruiser drop top all weekend, and the top was down all weekend. Nice cruisin’ around.
Mom’s day, wife had to work, so I cleaned up the train room a bit, worked on some of the rolling stock, slid a $50 gift card to the boy and told him we were taking Mom out for dinner. Went to Maggiano’s and a good time was had by all. Went for Ice Cream at Kilwins (you Michiganers should know that name).
I have a very later night week ahead of me, Dr appt. tomorrow night, train store wrap up Wednesday, certification tests on Thursday and set up for car sale Friday. Saturday working again (for the real job) then off Sunday. Memorial Day week end, I’m not doing anything I think....
That’s all the news so I’ll check in later...!
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
Morning. Brisk today - was in the 40s this morn. Waiting on some visitors from Ireland I must squire about. Went out to dinner last eve. had terrible service unfortunately. Messed up meals, forgot appetizers. Wasn't even busy. Got to wade back through college and NCAA paperwork for the daughter this week. Chief, I was just listening to Garrison's show!
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Morning all. Cloudy and rainy. Turned Yankee cool. High 62!!!!! Will bounce to Southern comfortable warm tomorrow. Should have heard Garrison Keeler live from Durham NC Saturday night. He talked about the friendly and warm people of NC and the South. Then he talked about the rude and cold folks from the North. Woman's voice: " Honey, you sit right down here and relax. I'll get you something to eat and some ice tea. Are you sure you have had enough to eat? How about another glass of ice tea?"
Probably going to visit my retired pilot buddy down int he sandhills [which are having severe t'storms right now].
Have a great week. Later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
ChiefEagles DJSpanky LawsonFarmsRR Buckeye Riveter LawsonFarmsRR Southern Comfort isn't bad either. But, Canadian Club is better. Canadian Club? Nahh - thats to far norarth. Guess I'm gonna have to learn y'all 'bout the good stuff. That's a fine single malt scotch in the glass in my avatar. If it was any finer I'd be having it in a snifter with a splash of water. And if it is mine, it has to be Dewars.
DJSpanky LawsonFarmsRR Buckeye Riveter LawsonFarmsRR Southern Comfort isn't bad either. But, Canadian Club is better. Canadian Club? Nahh - thats to far norarth. Guess I'm gonna have to learn y'all 'bout the good stuff. That's a fine single malt scotch in the glass in my avatar. If it was any finer I'd be having it in a snifter with a splash of water.
LawsonFarmsRR Buckeye Riveter LawsonFarmsRR Southern Comfort isn't bad either. But, Canadian Club is better. Canadian Club? Nahh - thats to far norarth.
Buckeye Riveter LawsonFarmsRR Southern Comfort isn't bad either. But, Canadian Club is better.
LawsonFarmsRR Southern Comfort isn't bad either.
Wiskey and Scotch are two completely different animals. Macallan 12yr here!
Good morning
Chilly 50s but sun is shining.
I need a hair cut but don't feel like going, not sick, just lazy.
Lot's of chat last nite. Let's see Brutus, RT,oletimer, and Charlie. I hope I got everybody, think so.
Everyone have a safe and great Monday.
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
Good morning all,
It is rainy in SE Indiana today with temps near 70. Watched "Housewives" last night. Brutus, thank you for the "special" accommodations last night on the Tardis. I hope I do not need them much longer. Long day at work today. Lucas goes in at 8 AM for job orientation today and starts regular work at 3 PM Tuesday. I had the regular fare on the dining car this morning for breakfast. I hope everyone (especially me) has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
DJSpanky LawsonFarmsRR Buckeye Riveter LawsonFarmsRRSouthern Comfort isn't bad either. But, Canadian Club is better. Canadian Club? Nahh - thats to far norarth. Patrick (Pat) Guess I'm gonna have to learn y'all 'bout the good stuff. That's a fine single malt scotch in the glass in my avatar. If it was any finer I'd be having it in a snifter with a splash of water.
LawsonFarmsRR Buckeye Riveter LawsonFarmsRRSouthern Comfort isn't bad either. But, Canadian Club is better. Canadian Club? Nahh - thats to far norarth. Patrick (Pat)
Buckeye Riveter LawsonFarmsRRSouthern Comfort isn't bad either. But, Canadian Club is better.
LawsonFarmsRRSouthern Comfort isn't bad either.
But, Canadian Club is better.
Canadian Club? Nahh - thats to far norarth.
Patrick (Pat)
Guess I'm gonna have to learn y'all 'bout the good stuff. That's a fine single malt scotch in the glass in my avatar. If it was any finer I'd be having it in a snifter with a splash of water.
And if it is mine, it has to be Dewars.
Off to bed after running trains and the special orange box car. [see Sunday Photo Fun] May hit the road tomorrow to visit my retired pilot buddy. Sleep tight.
Howdy folks, sounds like all had a good day! Congrats and Happy Birthday Chuck! Almost missed it!
Today was just a quiet day hanging out with the family. We played some video games like Mario Kart, watched some tv together, and I made a roast garlic pork dinner with mashed taters. Son helped me with that. Daughter and I also made a nice yellow cake with chocolate icing. I'm saving you a piece right now, SJ! Don't know how long we can keep it safe around here though!
Tardis is ready - had to kick some neighbor kids away from it, I think they were trying to spray paint it? Mike, you can sit in the special command chair in the auxiliary control room
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good evening all. It's been a busy week and week end. Happy Mother's day to all the Mothers. Took Jean and daughter's family out for Mother's day last evening, tried to beat the crowd & it almost worked, only a short wait. Then today daughter made a nice dinner for her Mother.
Hope everyone has a great week this coming week.
Good Evening from beautiful Southern Ohio
Happy Mother’s Day!!!!!
I think the bride had a good day. Both daughters came home. Youngest made supper. It has been a busy but great day. I had two services and another baptism. We are seeing a lot more younger families in church lately, and it is getting fuller too. God is great!
Happy Birthday Chuck, I will say a special prayer for you tonight
Banks – I painted it with acrylic paints. I am no artist but I bought a book by Bob Ross (The “Happy Tree” painter”) and got going. There was a few articles the past couple of years on painting backgrounds in CTT. It was fairly easy. I am going to touch it up sometime to add fall colors, if I ever get around to it.
Here is a better picture
May God bless
Jim
Good Evening all
Well the day was full for "mom", #2 son took her to the Texas Steak House and boy we got there just at the right time. We were seated without waiting but by the time we left the doorway was so crowed we had to karate chop our way out. They had setup a tent outside for folks to wait in. Then she watched her Red wings win so a full day for her. Yes trains were run today for the grandsons.
Brutus I am waiting with banilla at the ready....S.J.
Almost forgot, HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCK! You look great for a guy in his 80s.....Oh, you're only 67? Never mind. But to be serious, I do wish you all the best and hope you get something with flanged wheels for your special day.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
'Evenig all
Happy birthday chuck.
Had a wonderful moms day. The Wife & I , along with our kids & grandkids all feasted on KFC at my parents house today. It was a lot simpler than going out or me trying to cook. Went over so well we may do it again for Fathers Day.
I prefer a glass of wine myself
Chief, take care of the cold
Phish- Loved you pics on SPF. How did you do your background? I'd like to make mine loofk similar.
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Good Evening All! Had the MIL over and she left this morning. Went to church. I was supposed to be off for the media team, but they were short a few camera operators. Handled this morning fine, but tonight's service, I was shaking like a bird dog trying to pass a peach pit! Fortunately, the pastor was sitting on a stool for tonight's service and so I was able to lock the camera in position for most of the sermon.
For those who have seen Fireproof, the guy who plays the lieutenant on the FD and the executive pastor are heading to Germany to give some services for our military folks and for the families at the base. Really is a big deal in that they are trying to help couples re-connect after deployment. Both the guys who are going are also U.S. Marines. One retired, the other active.
Well, so far, I don't have any cases scheduled for the morning. I hope to catch up on some reading and some paperwork. If the schedule cooperates this week, I plan on some layout work.
God Bless,Dennis
Buckeye RiveterLawsonFarmsRRSouthern Comfort isn't bad either. But, Canadian Club is better.
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Good evening all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 60s. Sarah and both the Foyt cars are in the 500. Lots of drama both days. Dad took us out to dinner for wife's birthday. Happy birthday, Chuck!!! Special load of brownies headed to "Points East" to celebrate. Innards acting up again. Almost like clockwork, every two days :-( May be a "bug". If it lasts much longer, may go see doctor. H---, I picked a good time to fall apart, just before the 500 and soccer season. Beacon is lit, but make sure there is a clear path to bathroom! I hope everyone has a good day.
Ole Timer Kurt .... you got off easy .... she could have made you put on the apron and do all the housework to boot ! Sorry to hear about the kids though ... darn .
Ha! I already do all the housework. Sans apron...and the laundry...cooking...dishes...yardwork...
Bride requested Chinese take out for dinner...so we had Hunan Chicken, fried rice, and fried dumplings.
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
rtraincollector sorry chief I was brought up in the north and it was always on the grill for cooking chicken,steak,burgers, ect bar-ba-que was either bar-ba-que pork or beef and when you had those super big grills that they would use at church, ect funtions and seems to me I remember hearing it that way in VA., and FL when I lived there. Oh yeah we had what we called a bar-ba-que pit also it basicly was a brick grill with chimney in the back Evening all. Not to much going on just got home from work did 4 hours of OT tonight. Hey SpankeyDJ watch out getting to chumsey with patrick yeah he'll let you use his truck but then you'll have to eat some grits with him for dinner with fried chicken and all. He do anything to get a yank to eat grits
sorry chief I was brought up in the north and it was always on the grill for cooking chicken,steak,burgers, ect bar-ba-que was either bar-ba-que pork or beef and when you had those super big grills that they would use at church, ect funtions and seems to me I remember hearing it that way in VA., and FL when I lived there. Oh yeah we had what we called a bar-ba-que pit also it basicly was a brick grill with chimney in the back
Evening all. Not to much going on just got home from work did 4 hours of OT tonight.
Hey SpankeyDJ watch out getting to chumsey with patrick yeah he'll let you use his truck but then you'll have to eat some grits with him for dinner with fried chicken and all. He do anything to get a yank to eat grits
Spankey is moving to Virginia BY CHOICE. He will be easier to convert to grits and sweet ice tea. Some others (RT) may take a little longer.
My truck runs on Grits, gets 72 miles to the Gal., costs $0.37 per Gal. and lasts for 400,000 miles. Makes it easy to offer a friend the use of the truck.
Patrick (pat)
Buckeye RiveterChiefEagles Unless you are cooking pork, then you have used a YANKEE term for the grill. In the SOUTH, Bar-be-que is PORK and a grill is what you cook chickens, steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs and pork on. Fortunately I have lived all my life in the North, and I have never heard of such nonsense. A grill is a grill, gas or charcoal.
ChiefEagles Unless you are cooking pork, then you have used a YANKEE term for the grill. In the SOUTH, Bar-be-que is PORK and a grill is what you cook chickens, steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs and pork on.
Unless you are cooking pork, then you have used a YANKEE term for the grill. In the SOUTH, Bar-be-que is PORK and a grill is what you cook chickens, steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs and pork on.
Fortunately I have lived all my life in the North, and I have never heard of such nonsense. A grill is a grill, gas or charcoal.
Fortunately?? Hmmmmm------- If you have never experienced southern living, You are missing out! I have said before - we need a tongue-in-cheek smiley face. Southern Comfort isn't bad either.
The Chief is right. In Eastern North Carolina, Bar-B-Que is a noun. In the other parts of the country, it is a verb. I'm off to grill some hamburgers tonight on my gas grill. I'd rather be eating Bar-B-Que but I'm too far from North Carolina
Ray
SPMan
ChiefEagles LawsonFarmsRR The kids are coming in, time to fire up the BBQ. Pat Unless you are cooking pork, then you have used a YANKEE term for the grill. In the SOUTH, Bar-be-que is PORK and a grill is what you cook chickens, steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs and pork on. Back from Mom's down east. Now to go check the pond and then run some trains and get a picture Kurt's pretty orange box car.
LawsonFarmsRR The kids are coming in, time to fire up the BBQ. Pat
The kids are coming in, time to fire up the BBQ.
Pat
Back from Mom's down east. Now to go check the pond and then run some trains and get a picture Kurt's pretty orange box car.
Hey DJSpankey watch out getting to chumsey with patrick yeah he'll let you use his truck but then you'll have to eat some grits with him for dinner with fried chicken and all. He do anything to get a yank to eat grits
Well catch you all later need to up load some pics sent to me and put them in SPF.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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ChiefEaglesLawsonFarmsRR The kids are coming in, time to fire up the BBQ. Pat Unless you are cooking pork, then you have used a YANKEE term for the grill. In the SOUTH, Bar-be-que is PORK and a grill is what you cook chickens, steaks, hamburgers, hot dogs and pork on. Back from Mom's down east. Now to go check the pond and then run some trains and get a picture Kurt's pretty orange box car.
Darn those YANKS, one of the few things they know how to do is brain wash you! I should wash my mouth out with soap and have time out in the corner for 1 hour. On the other hand, I think I will just change the menu to pork.
One thing about a southern boy, he don't make the same mistake twice!
Kurt .... you got off easy .... she could have made you put on the apron and do all the housework to boot ! Sorry to hear about the kids though ... darn .
HAPPY BIRTHDAY CHUCK!!! 67-------two more and you can stop counting, or better yet, start repeating---69 comes after 69, comes after 69, comes after 69.
And Happy Mothers Day to all Mothers. I lost my Mother 16 years ago and will always miss her.
Happy Birthday Chuck!
Back from Church...Bride's tired, kids are sick.
Saw X-Men, Wolverine last night...It was ok...
Sounds like Bride's idea of Mother's Day is to stay on the couch...so be it.
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