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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Thursday, June 4, 2009 7:03 AM

Buckeye Congrats!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The reward for having kids is grandkids

May God bless your new arrival

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Posted by cheapclassics on Thursday, June 4, 2009 7:08 AM

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 60s.  TWUMNSFGH!  Buckeye, I think in two or three posts you have epitomized the heart and soul of this forum.  My sincere and heartfelt condolences on your friend's sitiuation and equally sincere and heartfelt congratulations on your new grandbaby.  It is so ironic how life can be so joyful and tearful at the same time, and the entire 'pot' supports you in both experiences.  Brent, continued "success" in your efforts.

Oooops.....I did it again.  It was cold, wet and windy at the soccer game last night.  We were losing 3-1 and one of my own teammates stepped on my right big toe.  I went down like a shot.  I hobbled off the field, and the "saucy wench" got me some ice and drove me home.  No bruising or swelling this morning so maybe it will not be so bad, but still.......  This is getting really old.  Compared to everybody else, this is a minor incident, and now that all four extremities worth mentioning have been hammered, perhaps the cycle is complete. 

Prayers going out to all who need them.  I had the regular fare on the dining car this morning.  Sorry I could not drive the Tardis last night.  No beacon tonight, just have Laz drop a case of Old Mils off to deaden the pain for a while.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by rtraincollector on Thursday, June 4, 2009 7:09 AM

Congrats grampa!!! now you really have an excuse to buy trains every time you turn around for each piece of clothing or toy she buys you can buy a train and say its for davis when he gets older I'am just keeping it for him. Lets see a train set a year till hes oh at least 21 as you want him to settle down befor you give it to him so you still keep them till hes in his 30's maybe. that way you get some great trains and get to use them to ensure there kept in great shape for him.

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Thursday, June 4, 2009 7:18 AM

Good Morning,

 

Congratulations Buckeye!!!  Make sure you spoil him!! Bow

 

Grey morning going up to 85 & right now it’s 77.

 

My princess leaves for New Jersey today for 2 weeks.  I’m gonna miss her being around Sigh .

 

Found out that I have passed my recertification tests and renewed my ASE Master Auto Technician status.  Proving once again that hard work and great guessing gets you places!Smile,Wink, & Grin

 

Found a beach side motel for my visit to my Aunt & Uncle in Vero Beach.  $100 wasn’t too bad.

Well, the company cat has been fed and I’ve had my coffee, so let the games begin again.

 

Catch y’all later!!

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 4, 2009 7:40 AM

Mornin' Fellas.

Quick post-by.

Congrats to Buckeye! Thumbs Up We can always use a few more good men in the world! Wink

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, June 4, 2009 7:52 AM

"Good morning Miss America."  "How are you?"  Doing great here.

Just got a call from the good chap John Baker from across the pond.

Buckeye, only one thing was wrong.  Couldn't he have waited one hour.  Then we both would have the same birthday.  Then you could remember to buy me my birthday present.  Congrats old Gramps. Approve

Got to get moving.  May go fishing in the pond for a few hours and then Town Hall for a meeting.  Later, first wife and second wife taking me to movie and out to dinner.  Speaking of second wife, she is finally divorced and it took 10 hours of litigation to divide up properties and etc.  [what a lawyers' bill and she is a lawyer]  Ex-hubby wanted to fight and he was the one with the girlfriend.  We are her only close friends as he kept her secluded.  He never wanted for them to mingle.  Her family lives in FL.  So, we are her only "family" close by.   Pam has been her "support" during bad times.

Rich, glad for the recertification.

Hope all have a great day and God bless all.   

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Posted by jonadel on Thursday, June 4, 2009 7:54 AM

Rich--would you be able to share with me that $100 motel in Vero?  Just PM me.  We found out yesterday we might be going down next January for a surprise 60th birthday party, a 3 day cruise to the Bahamas from Vero.  Our great friends there are trying to organize this surprise party so we might need to just show up unannounced, $100 sounds like a great bargain for Vero. 

Thanks.

Jon

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Thursday, June 4, 2009 8:11 AM

Jon - PM sent

Rich

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Posted by tschmidt on Thursday, June 4, 2009 8:23 AM

 Yippeee Buckeye!!!  Great news about the new grandson.  Have you bought him his first train yet?  Hope we get to see you when we get up this day.

 

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, June 4, 2009 8:29 AM

Sign - Welcome To the new little Buckeye. I hope everyone is doing well.

S.J.

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Posted by Steve W. on Thursday, June 4, 2009 8:39 AM

Congrats Buckeye!! Hopefully Davis will pass the Gold Locomotive on to his grandson when he has one and keep the tradition you started going for generations to come. .....Steve

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, June 4, 2009 8:43 AM

Sir J, how are you doing?????

Just got sad news.  The couple that looked after Mom for several years and the man and his brother rented the farm, the man just passed away this morning.  He was the one that had a big old pacemaker in his body and would not let them remove it until it became cancerous.  He was like family.   

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, June 4, 2009 8:47 AM

Good morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a gloomy 54degrees.  Suppose to get more rain with a high of 75 degrees. Weather is not nice.

Buckeye.....Congratulations on the birth of your Grandson.

..............Also, prayers out for your friend and family.

Today is a busy day. I have a bunch of paperwork to do and some chores around the house. No time for trains today. Maybe tomorrow.

Dining car has been here and we had the usual for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Thursday.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, June 4, 2009 9:08 AM

 Morning all. Beautiful day here. Going to tackle a bathroom remodel - I don't know what I'm doing so this should be an experience. Congratulations -- and condolences to you, Buckeye. Blessings on Davis and for Tom.  Roy, congratulations on the big graduation! Thank goodness for Illinois' tough new driving laws - my middle boy will be learning to drive seemingly forever.  Rich, congratulations on the certification. That is a real big deal.  DJ, they just did away with kindergarten 'graduation' here I'm told - someone sane realized how goofy it was. Great news re Susie-Q, Brent!  Chief, sorry about your friends. I remember you telling us about it. Hope to clear off more of the layout in the new few days...

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, June 4, 2009 9:08 AM

Chief, in reply to your question: for the first time since Memorial Day I am happy to tell you that this morning I had a small  but solid  event. Thanks to all for your concern...S.J.

Oh, it is not a fun way to lose 18 pounds.

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Posted by MichRR714 on Thursday, June 4, 2009 9:11 AM

Yahoo SJ!! Big Smile

Congrats Buckeye! Thumbs Up

Prayers for your friend Chief Angel

 

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Posted by kpolak on Thursday, June 4, 2009 9:22 AM

Morning all!

Brutus, Ole Timer:  Thanks for the e-mails!

A lot of sickness around our house here of late, and still lingering, coupled with my Father's visit for a short time, makes for some long days.  Started with the Flu with the Girls, and then runny noses, and fever, and now, Bride and I have been sick with sinus, sore throat and non stop hacking coughing.  Bride to Dr. this afternoon.

Buckeye:  Congratulations on the new bambino!

Chief:  Nice that you can be there to support your ex.

Rich:  Congratulations on the ASE Cert!

Sir James:  Great news!  18 pounds???  I'll bring the 'banilla!

Doug:  More remodelling?  I thought your Bride was maxed at the last project...

Brutus:  Hope your Bride is doing well.  Still praying for remission.

I'll be driving back to AZ with my Father tomorrow, and will be back end of next week.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, June 4, 2009 9:33 AM

Kurt, not my "ex".  She is friend of ours.  You missed the story.  Couple of Christmas ago, she was flying to FL to see her parents.  Needed a parking space at airport here.  At that time I was traveling a lot and had special provisions at Pre-Flight.  So she used my card and said she was my wife so she got a good space and shuttle to airport when all others parking was full.  That is now she got the name, "Second Wife".  All a big joke.  Not like Big Love on Sho. 

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Posted by dbaker48 on Thursday, June 4, 2009 9:54 AM

 Good Morning All,

Congrats Buckeye, and Sign - Welcome Davis !!!  

Sir J, Glad your "event" worked out for you.

Attended the AGHR meeting last night, we elected a new president last month.  Meeting was well organized and concise.  I think I might have even got a significant track modification approved.  Will see how it goes.

Looking forward to the weekend, plan on going to a Large Train Show in Ontario.  May even be a family event !  Will need to leave cash at home, to many temptations for the novices.

Expect a quiet day today, been a very busy week.

Talk to you all later.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, June 4, 2009 10:29 AM

Thanks to everyone for their messages of condolances and congratulations.  A roller coaster ride to be sure. SadSmile

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Thursday, June 4, 2009 10:45 AM

 DougDG - There are all kinds of farms. No livestock needed. The great thing about any farm is it is in the country, a part of nature, where you can do your own thing, be it hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, four wheeling, etc.

Mike C said "Buckeye, I think in two or three posts you have epitomized the heart and soul of this forum." I couldn't agree more.

Ebay has been so frustrating lately, I have been only checking out Buy Now items.

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Chief or anyone, do you know what this is all about? I don't know what "material" he is talking about, and don't know how to contact him to find out.

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Posted by dwiemer on Thursday, June 4, 2009 10:48 AM

Wow!  The posts over the last few days have been both at the mountain tops and down in the valleys.  On one hand, we can all cheer the new littlest Buckeye, Rich's recertification, Chief's second wife's closure to her divorce, and others.  On the other hand, we have the loss of Chief's friend and Tom's situation....Just some reminders to how precious life and time are and how important it is for us to let those we care about know it. 

Had a quick case this morning and another case under way now.  I should be done here in a few hours and then, it will be time to get to the house and do some work on the layout.  While I enjoy "chatting" with you guys, I enjoy playing with the trains and it has been too long since being able to do so.

Have a wedding this weekend I have to work the camera for at church and we have a concert at church on Sunday, so I will be busy with that as well.  If I do get some time for the layout, it will be short.

God Bless,
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Posted by Steve W. on Thursday, June 4, 2009 10:54 AM

Chief: In my newbie ignorance I was wondering how Pam liked the first wife and second wife taking you out to a movie and dinner. first wife....plus second wife....plus Pam = three wives for ChiefLaugh

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Posted by dbaker48 on Thursday, June 4, 2009 11:33 AM

LawsonFarmsRR

 DougDG - There are all kinds of farms. No livestock needed. The great thing about any farm is it is in the country, a part of nature, where you can do your own thing, be it hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, four wheeling, etc.


Chief or anyone, do you know what this is all about? I don't know what "material" he is talking about, and don't know how to contact him to find out.

Pat

 

Pat,

I believe the reason was the mention of female Drs. and the fact they may be desirable.

Also, question for you farmer guys:

What is the difference between a farm and a ranch?  Is it the crop or animal that is provided.  Or just a regional thing?  Farms; Dairy, various Crops, Pigs?  Ranch; Sheep, horses, etc..

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, June 4, 2009 11:40 AM

dbaker48

LawsonFarmsRR

 DougDG - There are all kinds of farms. No livestock needed. The great thing about any farm is it is in the country, a part of nature, where you can do your own thing, be it hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, four wheeling, etc.


Chief or anyone, do you know what this is all about? I don't know what "material" he is talking about, and don't know how to contact him to find out.

Pat

 

Pat,

I believe the reason was the mention of female Drs. and the fact they may be desirable.

Also, question for you farmer guys:

What is the difference between a farm and a ranch?  Is it the crop or animal that is provided.  Or just a regional thing?  Farms; Dairy, various Crops, Pigs?  Ranch; Sheep, horses, etc..

Don.... A farm is where the farmers live.

........A ranch is where the cowboys live.

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Posted by dbaker48 on Thursday, June 4, 2009 11:49 AM

Thanks Chuck, NOW  I understand !!!  LOL  Laugh

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Thursday, June 4, 2009 12:07 PM

dbaker48

LawsonFarmsRR

 DougDG - There are all kinds of farms. No livestock needed. The great thing about any farm is it is in the country, a part of nature, where you can do your own thing, be it hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, four wheeling, etc.


Chief or anyone, do you know what this is all about? I don't know what "material" he is talking about, and don't know how to contact him to find out.

Pat

 

Pat,

I believe the reason was the mention of female Drs. and the fact they may be desirable.

Also, question for you farmer guys:

What is the difference between a farm and a ranch?  Is it the crop or animal that is provided.  Or just a regional thing?  Farms; Dairy, various Crops, Pigs?  Ranch; Sheep, horses, etc..

 

I am still confusedConfused. Do you mean "desirable" in a sexist sense? That never entered my mine when I posted, and I doubt it entered the Chiefs mind. I was talking about female Vets were more attentive to the animals.

In fact I don't remember using the word "desirable". How do I get in touch with the moderator to discuss this?

In my mind the difference in a farm and a ranch is more regional than anything. Ranches are mostly in the western third of the country. Size may be a factor as most ranches are very large. Animals also is a factor since ranches almost exclusively raise animals.

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Posted by SPMan on Thursday, June 4, 2009 12:07 PM

Buckeye, sending prayers for your friend and also for you too.  Hospice was good to my late sister also.  I pray that your friend's final journey will be a peaceful one.

Ray

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, June 4, 2009 12:33 PM

LawsonFarmsRR

 DougDG - There are all kinds of farms. No livestock needed. The great thing about any farm is it is in the country, a part of nature, where you can do your own thing, be it hiking, fishing, hunting, boating, four wheeling, etc.

Mike C said "Buckeye, I think in two or three posts you have epitomized the heart and soul of this forum." I couldn't agree more.

Ebay has been so frustrating lately, I have been only checking out Buy Now items.

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Chief or anyone, do you know what this is all about? I don't know what "material" he is talking about, and don't know how to contact him to find out.

Pat

Pat, Norris [who the heck he is] who sent mine and Tom who sent yours have a dirty minds.  We have discussed female Dr's over and over on here.  I think they are more concerned for their patients than most male Dr.s  The Motherly thing.  That is why my Dr's are female.  Nothing sexist intended.  Norris needs to go on his way.  This is what happens when somone who is a user/modirator drops in and are not familiar with the posters and past subjects discussed.  We all remember Selector dropping by and getting involved.  Bob Keller is the best modirator.  He will call us down when he needs too.  On the other hand, he knows us and is familiar with our past discussions.

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Thursday, June 4, 2009 12:58 PM

DJSpanky

dbaker48

What is the difference between a farm and a ranch

 

A farm is where the livestock lives and a ranch is where the women live.

 

GOOD ONE SPANK! LaughLaugh

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