Good Morning
Sunny and 70s today.
Everything seems to come around. We fished with casting reels with cloth/nylon line. Then spinning reels with clear or blue. And now we are back to casting reels being the thing again. And backlash has always been there.
Sleepy, spent more time in the bathroom than in bed, I am getting very weary of this. I told the Doc his script was't working but he says it will. Yea well when?
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
Fife--
I'm thinking your priorities are in need of adjustment -- one honey-do, two boat tasks seems like a better idea. But then again, sleeping on the sofa doesn't seem like a great idea either
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Good Friday Morning from the Heartlands! There's a strange orange object in the sky to the east, we really need Mr. Sun to stick around for an extended stay as we've had too much rain during these last two weeks.
Had a real tough day yesterday. Participated in a funeral of a young Navy man, parents should never have to bury a child, just breaks my heart but sadly that's sometimes the price we have to pay for freedom.
The day did end well though, that old Geezer from Caroliner called and we solved a few of the worlds pressing issues. Someday I am going to make the ultimate road trip and stop and visit most of the posters on this forum and that needs to happen sooner than later. My wife and her three sisters are planning a major trip to Norway in about a year, I think that would the perfect opportunity for me to load up the bike and do that cross country trip I've dreamt about for years. I think I could do it in two weeks but three would be even better. Fun to think about the planning that I would need to do.
Well, since the sun is shining I need to get ready for a big day of yard work. Acreages are great but the time needed to maintain them is significant, especially at this time of year. Good work out for this old guy.
Morning Boys!! Raining here this am,doesn't look good for cutting grass or opening pool. The sante fe has gotten to the point I don't trust it so I fired up the old work truck to take daughter to school(16' box body isuzu cab over). Daughter was MORTIFIED to have to arrive in such a rig. She needs to come back down to earth, guess we spoiled her.
Jim: Hang in there. You'll get the hang of using the conventional reel. Its all practice and as Chief says you will still get birds nests from time to time. Steve
Mornin' boys. Damp and 64 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Amazingly, the lawn is still manageable. Honey-do's, boat, honey-do's, boat...my butt is goin to be in a sling real quick.
Seacoast ---> .
88 - Fingers, toes and eyes are crossed.
Ole Timer -
Hello all,
Foggy morning here after last nights storms. Predicted to clear this afternoon with a nice but cool weekend. Been really hoping for some hay making weather.
Wife and I are going to watch the Grandkids this evening so there'll be some trains run.
To much spring time activity limits my time here but I've been trying to keep up. I may have missed some.
Good to hear that Chief's wife and Brutus' wife are improving. As well as Phish's daughter.
Prayer will continue
Seacoast .
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
We saw the sun for a few minutes here today! Hopefully it will dry out for a few days.
I discovered tonight that subjects here on the Coffee Pot make more sense if I find my last post and start reading the new ones - especially when I've not checked in for a day or two.
The plant made it through May and orders look to be holding for June - except for the extended July 4 shutdown. Wrote purchase requisitions today to tool up two new part numbers that start production in about a year - more encouraging news. Still wonder what GM will end up doing.....
About the only train activity recently has been reading the latest CTT that came in the mail Tuesday. I've got some photos to download for SPF and will try to take a few more of the new arrivals.
Later all.
MichRR714 ChiefEaglesbefore going to lake house Have fun.. I'm heading north tomorrow too, still after that turkey
ChiefEaglesbefore going to lake house
Have fun.. I'm heading north tomorrow too, still after that turkey
Good luck Charlie.
Jim, will keep that in mind. Would love to "hook up" and fish with you.
Just finished long conversation with Shake and Bake and then the OLD retired band teacher in I0way. Great guys.
Brutus, hope all is OK with wife. Still on my prayer list. Braces, OUCH!!!! Get the tiny rubber bands and save them to put over couplers that pop open. Wow, could buy lots of trains with that "dough".
Off to bed. Good night to the "pilot" and "passengers".
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Welcome Seacoast!
Spent today in Hannibal, MO learning about Mark Twain and seeing various historical sites including the cave that was the "model" for the one in Tom Sawyer. My son and I had a good time, which was the main thing. I took some pics of photographs they had of an old depot and trains, but apparently the depot has been gone for about 50 years? Burlington Route. There was a train store, but somehow it was not on the schedule for the school trip? My wife went back to work today and seems to be feeling better, so that's a good thing Found out our son's braces will cost about $4,700 - yikes! That's AFTER insurance.
Tardis is ready and Patrick, you can drive any time you want, lol! I see a lot of beacons and porch lights, too - hope you are ready, Freddy! Banilla would be good, but I am also going to bring some chips and stuff - sometimes I want salty and sometimes sweet
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Buckeye,
Thanks again for your help.
Chief,
I spent about half an hour getting each backlash out. Definite eye test. My friend got mad and cut his out. I'd rather pick them out instead of having to respool. I figured I'd practice as I am considering switching to FireLine, and it is too expensive to waste. If you are ever in SW PA or WV, contact me. I am always ready to go fishing, and I always keep my gear in the Sunfire so that I can go whenever I get the opportunity.
We had very heavy rain today, so I spent some time cleaning the 3444 Animated Gondola that I just bought. It really cleaned up well, and It has a crisp, complete box and instruction sheet.
Chuck ... thanks buddy !
Backlashes = nightmares ..... I usually cut and wasted alot of line from them .... no patience . Stopped using level wind reels because of them ... . Only have one of that type on an old deep sea rod .... if my boys did'nt take it ...
Bought yet another Wiliams Cab Forward today .... gotta stop that .... that makes 3 of them ....
Good night on the tardis .... enjoyed it guys !
SJ ... the banilla was great !
Great talking to you Charlie and Brutus .... I'll have the light on this weekend ... everybody be careful out there .... want to see all of you back here after the weekend safe and sound !
Pat .... have been keeping an eye out for you ... hopeing to see you there !
Doug/CNW ... did you eat all 6 of the donuts ? Hope they gave you some coffee ... LOL .
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Evening. Big surprise. Grandson and Youngest came to town. We met them at the big mall. Went to dinner as Grandson wanted Granddaddy Frank to eat with him. They spent most of the day at Grandmother Lucy's work. Yes he calls Pam Grandmother Lucy because of little Lucy [he loves]. He is not old enough to realize that Grandmother Lucy is nicknamed Lucy from I Love Lucy as whe can get into more things like Lucy use to.
George, Welcome to the forum and the "Pot". Stay with us. It is really nice to see so many new faces. Folks just keep dropping in and becoming regulars.
Jim, it is called backlashes. I have had a lot in my life time. Especially if you set the spool to throw for maxium distance and suddenly cast into the wind. Seems old Buckeye has to use a pick to get his out. Me, I can work them out by hand. Just have to look and study. Comes with experience and you still get them.
Shake and Bake has not posted because I got on his case about posting and getting permission from me.
Well, lots of work to do tomorrow at Town Hall before going to lake house. Got part for making pontoon boat better and safer.
Later.
Howdy All
Man I just lazed today. Oh I did run a train for a short time. Have Brutus and Ole-timer on chat. Waiting for the Thingy with banilla ready. I think I have spoiled them as they always look for the ice cream..S.J.
green97probe However, I learned that it is very important to stop the spool with your thumb before the bait hits the water. I had two nice messes due to not stopping it
Jim, those are called "birds nests" and they make a tool to get them out quickly. Find an old experienced fisherman, like me or an old one, like the Chief and let them show you how to get them out. It is not that hard with the right tool. Also, ask someone to show you how to set the drag properly and you can minmize the problems.
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
evenin' fellas
Finally back online after fighting Windows, Viruses, McAfee, Spyware Detector, Windows, etc for 24 hours.I'm telling you if I EVER run into one of the rectal cavities that develops these things...Ole Timer - no hard feelings, and yes I got your PM. Been an interesting week around the house... could get even more interesting in the next couple weeks... keep your fingers crossed.Fife - about that boat...
Ole Timer, try this...................
http://www.northeast.railfan.net/steam24.html
Welcome George!! Hello all. Grey and warm here all day. Busy doing everything but work it seems. Prepping for daughter's graduation, met with a friend who's son is going through what mine did a few months ago to encourage him. Helped at a video shoot at church, they pulled me on the other side of the camera to be 'guy choking on a doughnut' - had to do it six times. LOL. Buckeye's photo website is the highlight of my day when updated. Almost TGIF...
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Sorry that I haven't replied to your email yet. I'll work on it next.
Have you done any fishing lately? I have had unbelievable luck with wax worms this season. I love the baitcasting reel I bought last week. However, I learned that it is very important to stop the spool with your thumb before the bait hits the water. I had two nice messes due to not stopping it.
Fifey ... bust all those poachers/spotlighters you can please ... we keep finding dead deer with only the quarters cut off ... sometimes just the rears .... hate those guys ! They kill anything ... including does and fawns ..... And could'nt you accidently step on them a bit when they're down and cuffed ? If ya need a witness they kicked at you or tried to attack you .... I was there and saw it all .... LOL .
Hi guys, I thought I would join in the discussion,
I use the Bonide (like Chief was describing) works well up in New Hampshire for the pests. I also use the dormant oil spray on plants/shrubs it works well to control "scale disease" not the model train scale that I am addicted to. Scale are tiny bugs that destroy my Magnolia bush and other shrubs my wife likes & you know the saying "Happy Wife, Happy Life"
Chief - I get those complaints from time-to-time. Lets the commander know this ol' dog still hunts. Troops were percectly correct to perform a felony stop, especially when the subjects actions turned fertive. We used to get a poachers list from our game wardens, and a lot of these types were baaaad-patooties. I always take the time afterwords to explain to the perp why he was acted upon in such a manner, and letting him know what his actions could've turned to. Funny, but the perp and parents never seem to mention me doing this when they are wanting their pound of flesh...
Weekly??? Thats where I went wrong. I'll try again next year.. Thanks Chief
Morning. "Fox on the run." Errands and guy who thinks his family can do anything in Rolesville because he is big farmer and been here forever [got to deal with]. Son shooting from highway, no drivers' license or ID on him and shooting in Town Limits [we excuse as he was shooting ground hogs in his field of soybeans]. Officers did felloney stop. He is mad as he got put on ground and handcuffed until all was settled. Then uncuffed and asked questions. Guy called 911, red pickup shooting from highway in to field next to my house. Gave license number and good description. Driver tried to turn in to subdivision to eluded. Now I have to show him videos and let him listen to tapes. He will still cray foul as I have known his temper for years. BUSY today.
I spray weekly with malethyon and captan mix. Called Complete Fruit Tree Spray by Bonide. Available at ACE in small containers and Southern States in larger containers [cheaper per ounce]. Does not take a lot per spray. I have a "pull behind" John Deere 25 gallon sprayer. It has a strong pump and shoots it to the top of apple tree. Peach tree is lower. Good for roses, grape vines, fruit trees and even all garden plants. Also spray bottom 6' of pecan trees [for nut borers].
Later
Pat I agree on the chief .... man those grits must do something for a fellow ... he'd outwork my 2 sons ... LOL ! I'm going to call my cable co. and gripe about no minnie pearl ... waste of time though ... all they have on duty are kids .
RT .... changed the lil thingy at bottom ... gonna leave it there ... .
Great night on the tardis last night ... darn dark - cloudy - day again .... man we're all going to have a prison complexion this year .... although the other day I had 1 arm out the car window ... it's tanned ... other is'nt .... LOL .
Another sloppy day here on the farm. Good for the water table and leaves me time to get into trouble with you guys, and to work on the layout.
Ole Timer - seems to me anyone who likes grits should be able to get RFD-TV.
Chief said:
"Grass mowed, Roundup sprayed [here and pond path], scared up very small [for this late in the season] fawn at pond, pulled seeds out of Pam's flowers, suckered tomato plants, cut squash [bucket full], sprayed roses, garden, grape vines and fruit trees and pulled Town Hall "duty". Later walked the new trail with Lucy and Pam [doing a lot better, and thank you]."
My question is - What did you do with the rest of the morning! You must look like a tornado in action!
Brutus - I will be happy to drive the Tardis tonight. Is this my freebe for knowing about the Green Acres Tractor?
Dennis - Never hear of a hot stone massage. Let us know what that is all about.
RT - I got your phone message. You had the right number. A few on the Pot know this but not all. Here on the farm we are up early and retire early, about 7:00PM EDT to read, watch TV, no phone and no computer. (I may get a laptop to chat on line with you all.)
I am going to start signing off as Pat, rather than Patrick. More people know me as Pat any way.
Remember, the Ole Farmer says "Timing has a lot to do with the outcome of a Rain dance."
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
Overcast and humid, showers expected.
Home from the Doc's, he seems to think my problem was caused by the medicine he gave me for broncitis. He says the Lomotil he scribed will help me but after three days I am not convinced. I had an early chat last nite with Brutus and ole-timer but had to close. darn missed the other guys. I will spend the day here at home so some choo-choo-n may be ahead.
Hey guys...
Another day, another rainy afternoon. Had to stow the cat in the office whilst I picked up the Princess from school. Got back to work after that and some shopping for dinner, and let her out for the night. Had to bribe the cat with food to extract her from my office.
Cloudy right now, up to 88F later and another shower on tap. I have to get Doug’s car to the Chief. I forgot, only because the doctor gave me some good drugs to loosen up my back, only thing is that now I’m sleepy. But I feel pretty good.
Nothing on the train front right now, still have to send out the MTH GG1. Have to make a phone call to Lionel for the 0-8-0 later today. Need to do that inventory list.
Other than that, same old grind (for now). Have a confirmation to go to on Saturday afternoon at the cathedral in St. Augustine, hope to feel good enough for a bike ride on Sunday.
See ya 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
Good morning everyone. Been raining all the time here. One would think we got the weather from across the pond. Have not had a chance to get out on the tractor, besides, it'd tear up the the land as saturated as the ground is.
Been playing with the camera lately. Was a timely purchase as we had a very interesting case the other day. Very rare. All went well and patient should be out in a few days. We are going to write it up for one of the journals and perhaps present at the STS (Society of Thoracic Surgeons) meeting this coming year. Now I need to get some scenery done so I can take pictures for SPF.
Speaking of getting some scenery done, I have to get back to work on the railroad. Layout has been idle for too long. Work has kept me away from one of my passions. I also need the break and to do some relaxing. In fact, tonight I will be going for a hot stone massage...never done that before, but bride had given me the gift certificate last father's day and if it is not used, it will expire.
Well, hope that everyone is having a great week.
God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Mornin' boys. In a FOG in the Mid-Atlantic region today. Lots to do between now and next Saturday's graduation party, and the weather (and maybe the sailboat...) isn't helping matters.
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