Welcome to all the new folks. Lots of interesting stuff to read and takes a while to digest.
Chief: Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.
Ken, hope your medical situation will be better now. I thought I had problems but you are an inspiration.
Pat, we never had a farm but my folks were from farming backgrounds and we always had vegetable gardens when I was growing up. My Dad raised chickens and rabbits too for a while. In addition we used to catch lots of fish in the Chesapeake Bay years ago so we always had food on the table. We canned things for the winter and later on Dad got a deep freezer to hold some of the vegetables and meat. It does make you more self sufficient to do all those things. Living in the city now in California, we are at the mercy of the super markets etc. No room here for a garden and soil is poor anyway. Some friends nearby do grow squash, tomatos and a few things like that though.
Brutus, prayers for your wife and best wishes for better health.
Ray
SPMan
Steve W.he stunk again
Yes, I thought
so too. They are loading up the first few days with big name celebreties like Tom Hanks last night but what is Conan going to do when they run out of big names? Max the drummer seems OK but I don't care for the drum being the main event in a band. He seems to overpower everybody else and I suppose it's by design so that the spot light is on him.
SPManPat, we never had a farm but my folks were from farming backgrounds and we always had vegetable gardens when I was growing up. My Dad raised chickens and rabbits too for a while. In addition we used to catch lots of fish in the Chesapeake Bay years ago so we always had food on the table. We canned things for the winter and later on Dad got a deep freezer to hold some of the vegetables and meat. It does make you more self sufficient to do all those things. Living in the city now in California, we are at the mercy of the super markets etc. No room here for a garden and soil is poor anyway. Some friends nearby do grow squash, tomatos and a few things like that though. Ray
Good to hear from others on the "Pot" that have a history of enjoying getting there hands dirty.
Our childhoods are similar. We raised chickens and rabbits and my dad was one of the first in our area to actually can in cans. Our fish came from farmers ponds and the Missouri River. Dad had a very large crock, maybe 50 Gal., he used to make dill pickles.
I still enjoy raising rabbits and have done so off and on all my life. There is no better liver than rabbit liver!
Pat
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I've tried watching Connan and I'm struggling to like him but then I've always enjoyed Dave and his smart aleck attitude.
Max Weinberg is a fantastic drummer and his band is HOT, with that being said, the role of a drummer is that of being the time keeper along with the bass player. Max's band, by design, will feature him 99% of the time and I do think that's what folks like.
Now let's step back a few years. Ed Shaughnessy (Doc's drummer), IMO, was incredible with the Tonight Show Band, that band has so much talent it was unbelievable. Here's a clip of two of the finest set players ever, enjoy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNhnioNNIPI
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
8ntruckMichrr714 - My wife's grandparents live in Houghten Lake, her parents in Stanton, and my parents in Lansing.
No Kidding. What street are they on ? What side of the lake ? Devonshire and South Side here...
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
chief met a very nice southern lady today and on her desk she had a sign that stated A.S.A.P. told her I like that .As Southern As Possible.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Afternoon All !
Crazy day here, got some thunder bumpers rolling thru intermittently. Thought the better half would have to pull me off the ceiling one time, one of those times you see the flash and hear the thunder at the same time. Worst part is little to no rain with them so kinda worrisome about dry lightning = fire.
Best part of my youth was spent on a small farm in Ky, no livestock, just a bunch of veggies and some fruit trees. Spend a lot of time working the fields using a hoe and you will quickly learn the true origins of the term "redneck" . Once a "Hillbilly" always a "Hillbilly", maybe thats why I take my shoes off as soon as walk in the door.
Been gettin' skunked on the Bay, trying to get some of the scale flats so I can get the military loads finished. The PS-4's have been going for very hi prices, , and the Weaver 50's just aren't showing up.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Evenin' boys. Evenin' English. Oldest princess walked across the stage last night. Party this weekend.
Until further notice, anyone feeling compelled to finger pull should see sir james. (He's my right hand- ERR - finger man)
Chief - Wifey loved Do-re-mi video.
A little drama on the high seas this past Saturday. Spent 6 hours out on the bay (pretty breezy), and when I went to fire up the inboard diesel "SNAP", the YANMAR key broke in the ignition. No one paniced and I was able to hotwire the engine in 10 minutes...which was good, because the pretty Carnival cruise ship was bearing down on us as it left B'more.
Welcome Ken.. ..Yes, many of us have become friends over the years. I have been on here for five years and I have met several of these guys in person and I have talked with several on the phone, too. I have ran trains at several of their houses. (You should see some of the locomotives and layouts. )
Don...How can someone in the business have so many computer problems? If it was the Chief with the problems, it would make sense.
Bill T......Didn't I see you at the 2001 Rose Bowl?
Jon.....When was the last year the Cubs didn't choke? They always choke.
Chuck....Make a note to hold back more rain from Roseyville.
Rich....It is 55 degrees in beautiful Ohio. Cool refreshing breeze flowing through the window.
Dennis....Why do you need to spray the house? Just put grits along the perimeter of the foundation. Critters will dare not invade your house if they need to wade through grits.
cnw1995 Kurt, hope to mail the Carolina car to you tomorrow or Fri morn.
Kurt, hope to mail the Carolina car to you tomorrow or Fri morn.
That means it is getting closer to OHIO!!!
Bill T....I used to go to Davis Trains and just thought it was a small piece of heaven. I talked trains with Mr. Davis several times. Great guy!
Roy.....In the next few months your expected lifespan will be decreased due to fear.
DJ Spanky....My condolences.
Jon....Did you ever get that box out of the ditch after it fell off of your motorcycle today?
DougdaGrump....I'll stop bidding for a week and see if you have better luck.
fifedog......I would hate taking Carnival for a ride in my boat.
Wes....See you Friday to pick up the car. Just a month until we see the "special" car from Roseyville.
Mmmmm........Chief's been very quiet. I bet he is up to no good wherever he is tonight.
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
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Douddagrump .... don't feel bad ... I've been getting literally THUMPED on ebay ... the prices are getting completely nutzy on anything but what I don't want .
Pat ... as far as chickens and eggs ... I can still feel that hickory switch my mom used on me chasing me up the road ... a swipe every step I ran ... OUCH ... did'nt think an old woman could run that fast .... me and my buddy got into a fight in the chicken house while I was gathering eggs and had a whole large basket full ... boke them all ... welts stayed for days ! And the pleasure back then of stepping in .... those nice lil piles the dang chickens left when I was bare-footed .... squuuuuush .... yuck !
Fifedog ... only problem now you know how long it'll take some idiot to hotwire your boat some day ....
Good Evening
Cool and low 60s today, sure beats having snow but not June temps at all. A slow lazy day here, I did next to nothing. Our Daughter came by with the boys, we visited, granny took the boys to the school to play. I will be checking the chat line soon, never sure who might show up. Banilla is ready for the Tardis ride so Brutus fire it up...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
As many of you know who have frequented this coffee pot for the last year, I have a good friend with cancer. It started in the colon and has now spread to several other areas of his body. Last night, he lost all movement in his arms and legs. He cannot speak. Hospice is working with him and the family.
Prayers are appreciated for my buddy Tom.
Buckeye ...... just put in one for him ... and will everyday .... so sorry to hear that .... hold in there buddy ... it's gonna be rough for you ..I know .
Buckeye Riveter As many of you know who have frequented this coffee pot for the last year, I have a good friend with cancer. It started in the colon and has now spread to several other areas of his body. Last night, he lost all movement in his arms and legs. He cannot speak. Hospice is working with him and the family. Prayers are appreciated for my buddy Tom.
Buckeye - Prayers for your friend Tom, and all that love him.
The car arrived today.
May God bless
Jim
Evenin' Fellas.Kinda feel bad following Buckeye's post with mine. SusieQ and I got more good news today... So one more hurdle cleared! More news to follow...Fife - Ummm... sailboat with a breeze and you find it necessary to go power?
Buckeye, I hope the best for Tom...
Lionroar, keep jumping hurdles...
Well, I'm glad it rained most of the day today. Gave me an excuse to do some inside work instead of deck work. I put together half of my layout benchwork. Other half will come in due time (quick, someone do a raindance). Then the real fun begins...
Have a great rest of the day!
Wes
My prayers are with you. I lost my Dad to cancer last June. 59 years old. Just tonight I signed up to be on the Relay for Life team that his former employer has. With everything I have been through I am glad I have not had to deal with that! Just be there for your friend and his family over the next few days. Make sure he knows how much he means to you.
Again, my thoughts are with your friend and also yourself.
Ken
I told myself I'd be in bed early tonight......
- Prayers for Tom - I can only imagine, just talked to my best friend in Jersey tonight (he just bought a brand new '08 Gold Wing) Things like that I hate to think about.
- for the wives and Brent & SusieQ
Jon - Nice!! At least someone is riding!! I'll have mine to drive to work on Friday, then all through summer, since the princess is out of school now. I appreciate you taking my ultra rare and expensive NJZ car for the ride (Just wash off the mud, thanks!)
Fife - still learning how to tack?
OK night night I done.....
See ya 2 morrow!
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
Oh Man, where's Jack with the cliff notes version of the Pot? A couple of things come to mind, will pray for Tom. Jon, do a search for "SunFest" which is held in West Palm Beach FL. They had this years a few weeks ago. It is a top billed festival worth the trip. Since FL is a great destination, you may want to keep that in mind for next year.
Roy, thanks for the heads up. I'll tell my friends in Te-Has to keep off the sidewalks
Pat, actually, some studies have shown females to be more attentive and nurturing and so they can be better physicians. (Have to go back and read them, the authors may have all been females). Anyway, it is individuals and if you find one that works for you, by all means, go for it.
Well, it is late and have to get to bed as I have a full day of it and a early start. Had an emergency to keep me going this afternoon. Worse part about it is that I am not on call, but had to do the case as it was the new guy on call. Oh well.
God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Prayers for your friend Buckeye
I have seen family members die of cancer. Hospice is a wonderful service to the person ill and their loved ones!
Nice day here today. Showers in the morning, sunny and low 70's in the evening.
Hummer - isn't the military version still built by AM General in South Bend?
DougDG - bidding on e-bay is a funny thing. Took me about a year of trying to finally get a rocket fuel tank car that I liked at the price I liked. Sometimes there would be a bunch of them up for bid, other times one or two. Prices went totaly nuts a couple of times too. Just keep trying.
Buckeye - prayers for your friend.
Chief - neat video. I was snow delayed in the Newark airport some years back. One of the passengers was a violinist. Pulled out his violin and played for a little while. Seemed to calm people down.
Airshow at Whiteman AFB this weekend. My wife asked if we should go!? The other choice is the Scott Joplin Ragtime festival downtown.
Later, all.
Evening!
Buckeye - our prayers for your friend Tom.
Cool temps here tonight and beautiful weekend shaping up for all the graduation ceremonies. Lots of family coming into town. Gonna take a few days off to enjoy it. Wife has confirmed via on-lines grades that the daughter made it! The cap and gown are ready to go. He who is 15 and must not be named got his learners permit today. The wife took him out for a drive around the neighborhood in the Taurus (the "loser cruiser" as ordained by my daughters friends when she learned in it). No calls yet.
Last soccer game of spring season tomorrow night.
Have a great day tomorrow all!
Regards, Roy
Good Evening,
Been so busy today, I'm not even sure what day it is!
Buckeye, Prayers for Tom and his familly. And, you can add me to the list of Hospice admirerers, they are difinitly a special group of people. I've heard them refferred to as Angels in Training. No argument here.
BTW, I work with printers primarily, not the computers. (Still having difficulty.)
Brutus and Brent, hope and prayers for your wives as well!
Jon - I will send you the pictures I have, of the tank car that was run over. Hope they will help!
I see the signal is getting weak, so I better close for now. (Verizon told me they have done all they can do under the "current" trouble ticket, UNLESS I want to upgrade the system to FIOS. Or, I can call and initiate another NEW ticket. So I will be making another 2 hour international call. (Just cant understand when why they need me to provide all the detail information over again, while they look at the previous ticket. I didn't move since yesterday.) Where do I get the application forms for Grumpy Old Man? I know I becoming one. lol
Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow !
Don
Up late watching movie.
Buckeye, prayers for Tom and family.
Brutus, continued prayers for your "house".
SJ, are you OK now? You have not mentioned your "problem".
Brent and SusieQ, I'm still smiling. Hope it is a go.
Thanks for the years of frienship from all the gang here. God bless.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Thank you everyone for you kind reponses concerning my good friend Tom, but sometimes when darkness seems to prevail, the light comes shinning through.
IT's A BOY and I am a grandfather this morning. Baby Buckeye gave birth to a healthy baby boy last night at 11:00 pm. His name is Davis. Today, he gets his first Lionel Train. It is gold.
Congrats Buckeye! That is just fantastic! You are definately going to be one of those grandpa's that kids look forward to getting gifts from.Wes
Good morning all,
It's a damp cool morning here after last nights rain. It sure has been an unusualy cool spring.
Wife & I will have the grandkid a few hours this evening. Thomas will be running.
Buckeye Prayer s for your friend and Congrats on the new arrival.
Wes: What did you do with your wood burner?
Prayers for those on need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
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