COFFEE POT #9 [July], for all to take a drink and chat. Welcome all posters. 4 yrs old and still going.

[MichRR714]

 Bob..Indeed it is the SP4449 coming through...Was going to try and get SJ and myself to Durand for the slated 4pm arrival.. however Amtrak bumbled the train exchange in Michigan City, IN (they were late from CUS by 4 hours) so its looking to be very late.  I'm going to keep watching for updates to see what time she's going to make Durand now..likley 8-9pm.

GPS on the Daylight is down so you can track her at www.twitter.com/sp4449

[Sturgeon-Phish]

Good Afternoon from beautiful Southern Ohio,

It is a clear sunny 70°F and low humidity.  Better enjoy it.  Just finished lunch after the services at the two parishes.  Our new priest is going to be a great fit I think.  We are so blessed!

Bob, the 303 is a nice little engine.  I am partial to the 302.  There are several versions.  Diecast boiler with metal tender, plastic boiler plastic tender, plastic boiler nad metal tender, simple side arms, side arms with eccentrics.  All SIT, and I think with the progression of link couplers.  Knuckles went on the 303.

Here is a wienermobile

Enjoy your Sunday

May God bless

Jim

 

[submmbob]

 Nice and clear this morning. Gonna be a hot one today I think. So far the weekend hasn't been too bad for me. Hope it continues as such.

Dennis - thanks a million. Sounds like you had a busy week. Whenever you have a chance (and have had a break for yourself) just drop a line.

Charlie - Is that the #4449 coming thru? Haven't seen her since she came thru Phoenix as the AFT. One of the biologists on the mountain (they study the squirrels) moved up to Portland and learned more about 4449 and SP&S400(?) that she prob ever wanted to know:)

Jon - hope you had a good trip 

Well, off to church in a bit and then I'm helping a friend hang a closet door. Be good to do something constructive. I'll check back in tonight.

Bob

 

 

 

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cool and breezy 68 degrees. Going up to 76 today with partial sunshine.

Today is an easy day. We are taking it easy. I did a few chores and now, I am relaxing. Ball game later. It would be noice to see the Indians win one.

Dining car was here for the usual breakfast.

Y'all have a great Sunday.  I am enjoying SPF.

Chuck

[Brutus]

Good morning Coffee Pot!  Man, nice cuppa this AM.  Was falling asleep in the recliiner last night so hit the hay early for me, around 11:30, for a Saturday anyway.

Well, going to a birthday party at 2, so hope to get some time in on Thomas when we get back.  Been up for an hour and can't wait on the family any more - gonna start making breakfast.  Biscuits, eggs and bacon on the menu.  Stop by if you are hungry guys!

[LawsonFarmsRR]

 Good Morning!

Thanks Fife for sharing your great weather with us here in Virginia.

RT - I forgot there was two Spankys. It was DJ Spanky we hadn't heard from. Brutus sent me an email where DJSpanky said:

" I've been just incredibly busy at work the 4-6 weeks, plus I've had to run up to NJ a couple of times.  I don't have much of a chance to jump on the board right now, or to try to peruse the Coffee Pot.  Never fear, I'll be more involved once things slow down."

Chief - I hear "Pig Pickin" was invented in North Carolina back before the Civil War. Did you use the whole pig (Eastern  NC) or just the pig shoulders (Western NC)?

What politicians need to do in an election year:

"To holler right, vote straight, and eat as much barbecue as any other man in the country."

Could the Yank stuck in the south be RT?

SJ - Nothing to do on Sat. and to many choises on Sun. Ain't that always the way?

Pat

[sir james I]

Good Morning

Sun is up,much nicer day than Sat.

Oh boy, problem. I have promised a friend I would go to a train show with him and now Charlie invites me to a road trip. Hmmm if I can get back soon enough,,Hmmm. Have a nice Sunday.

S.J.

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Mornin' English.  Continuing our string of gorgeous weather here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Heading down to the dock shortly to meet with an engine guru who will look things over and give me some tips.  Then should be shoving off around 1300 hrs for the afternoon.  Having to shoulder some heavy problems as of late, so I need some me-at-sea time.

Oh , if anyone's interested, I have this ok looking 9x13 layout downstairs, if one or more of you want to run trains...might want to clean the track first.

[mitchelr]

Good Morning to all. Busy day yesterday cleaning up the garage. It looks so much better. The Mrs. is going out today so the dog and I will be on our own. I want to vacuum the cars and clean the car upholstery. I also want to clean up my work bench a bit then run some trains. Went to church last night. Take care. Mitch

[Sturgeon-Phish]

Good Morning all

Saturday was busy as usual.  Just now settling in.  I went ahead and started a SPF thread.  Morning will come too soon and I don't want to miss out on the fun like last week.

May God bless

Jim

[MichRR714]

 SJ- There is a certain steamer headed our way in the morning.  Was wondering if you wanted to head to Durand and be waiting for her with me.  She supposed to make Durand at 4pm....I'll check my email in the morning.......

[Brutus]

Prayers for all indeed!

Also, I heard from a reliable source that Kurt has piles of food, beer, wine and soda left over from a big bbq so we will be heading there asap!

Nice chats with RT, Kurt and SJ tonight.  Watching The Blues Brothers with the family - what a great movie.  Pointed out that a lot of the old time rock and roll was really heavily influenced by the blues and my son and I were thinking of songs like that - rock songs that almost sound like blues songs, or really are blues songs with a little added guitar, lol!  Good conversation!

TTFN!

[ChiefEagles]

Back from Nephew's 21st Birthday party.  A pig picking [Yanks will not know that term].  Had some Yank stuck in the South call Miss Edna's today during hot dog time.  Now off to bed.  God bless.

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 60s.  Worked on cleaning out the barn and the shed.  Got rid of a bunch of stuff.  Swept the shed out as well and straightened out the workbench.  Saucy Wench and I went out to Chili's.  Had enough to carry home to make another meal tomorrow.  No F-1, no IRL, and not even NASCAR this weekend!  I might implode :-)  I had bacon and waffles on the dining car for breakfast.  Prayers going out to those who need them.  Beacon is lit and looks like the regulars will be aboard.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana 

 

[sir james I]

HOWDY

WE had a gloomy day that just reached 70. So I stayed in and gloomy too. Not a big news day at this house so I shall grab the banilla and wait on the porch....S.J.

[rtraincollector]

LawsonFarmsRR

RT Said:

I do have a complete Kasey Kahne still factory sealed if you want it. let me know. ( its an extra one I have, I had gotten 4 total but using 3 at present. )

Thanks RT, but I have three cars of the Kasey Kahne set (expansion?) I checked and I have the empty double deck car carrier, flat car with the HO size car and the flat car with the hauler on it. I would be interested in your extra set if I didn't have two or three of the set. Any other NASCAR you want to sell?

Brutus - Speaking of Spanky, have you or anyone heard from him lately?

Today's Wise Farmer saying:

Don't judge folks by their relatives.

Good night all.

Pat

sent him an email Pat and it is DJSpanky

[rtraincollector]

Pat different spanky not the one your thinking of. we have spankybird and then djspanky or is it spankkydj

 

[dwiemer]

Chief, Good to have you back.  Glad you got that boat sold.  You probably need to go back a few pages and defend your honor somewhere. 

Bob, I got your message.  Will respond soon.  Have a few ideas, want to sound them off some others.

It has been a good few days here.  Worked a bit on the hard side this past week as one of the guys was on vacation and we had a busy week with cases to boot.  Long days and short nights.  Last night, we dropped my son off at some friends house for his first sleep over.  We had one of their daughters here, so our daughter hosted her first sleep over too.  Wife and I watched some movie that was OK, but I was too tired to care.  After the kid exchange this morning, I came home and finished the wiring on the layout!  I have not run the trains, still have to clear the tracks from all the tools, etc.  Then vacuum before lighting up the rails.  Still will have the wiring on signals, etc., but at least we can have the trains rolling.

Time to head down for dinner.  Hope that everyone has a great night and I hope to get some photos of the progress on the SPF as promised to Jon.

God Bless,
Dennis

[LawsonFarmsRR]

RT Said:

I do have a complete Kasey Kahne still factory sealed if you want it. let me know. ( its an extra one I have, I had gotten 4 total but using 3 at present. )

Thanks RT, but I have three cars of the Kasey Kahne set (expansion?) I checked and I have the empty double deck car carrier, flat car with the HO size car and the flat car with the hauler on it. I would be interested in your extra set if I didn't have two or three of the set. Any other NASCAR you want to sell?

Brutus - Speaking of Spanky, have you or anyone heard from him lately?

Today's Wise Farmer saying:

Don't judge folks by their relatives.

Good night all.

Pat

[Brutus]

RT - too funny!  I think Spanky has a Weinermobile on his layout?

Worked 6 hours and then mowed the jungle around my house!  Trimmer battery ran out - have to finish trimming tomorrow   Picked up some resistors - needed one for the whistle trigger wire in Thomas.  I guess I'll rewire that tomorrow - just reclinerizing now, lol!  Long day!

JimSP - Molson's is good,too!  One buddy of mine only drinks Miller Lite!  Another loves the Old Mills

[cnw1995]

RT, one of the lead stories during my time on Oahu was the arrival of a Wienermobile for the first time ever. I had a buddy who drove one for a summer job.  Getting closer to me, Jon!

[rtraincollector]

jon didn't see the wienermobile did you while you were there in Wisconsin did you. It suposely ran into a house there in wisconsin sometime yesterday. ( lady driver said she thought she had it in reverse but it went forward( probally a blond lol)

[jonadel]

Greetings from LaCrosse, WI, one of the most beautiful areas in the USA, especially if you like rural/twisty roads that seem like an era generations ago.  Lot of Amish in the area with "old time transportation" re: horse & buggy--------probably similar to modern transportation in Roseyville

 

Home tomorrow--will be well over 1000 miles since Thursday, but every one a winner.

[rtraincollector]

LawsonFarmsRR

 RT - The NASCAR trains look great. Reminds me I need to try and complete my sets. I think I have all of Jimmie Johnson, but I need to fill in some Jeff Gordon, Kasey Cahne and Tony Stewart. I don't have any Dale Sr. or Dale Jr.

Also, your shelves look great. Mine are only 6' long. Need to extend them to hold complete trains.

Thanks for sharing.

Pat

only Dale JR is a complete train set even thou Lionel advertised a expansion set it never was made. I do have a complete Kasey Kahne still factory sealed if you want it. let me know. ( its an extra one I have, I had gotten 4 total but using 3 at present. )

Thought you would like my nascar sets so far still have more to put out. need the second shelf. if you notice the Kasey kahne expansion set has the auto carier but it is acually empty I added cars to mine, and his car is more like a midget racer compare to the other cars don't know why lionel put 1:43 cars on all the expansion packs but his, his they put 1:64 beats me. geting cheap I guess in the makings.

[LawsonFarmsRR]

 RT - The NASCAR trains look great. Reminds me I need to try and complete my sets. I think I have all of Jimmie Johnson, but I need to fill in some Jeff Gordon, Kasey Cahne and Tony Stewart. I don't have any Dale Sr. or Dale Jr.

Also, your shelves look great. Mine are only 6' long. Need to extend them to hold complete trains.

Thanks for sharing.

Pat

[rtraincollector]

afternoon did put one shelf up but need to get more wood for rest I'm running another 8' in front of my desk and connecting to the 7' that runs besides my desk.

For Pat anyway heres a couple of pics that have the Dale jr. train set with Dale SR. expansion pack, Kasey Kahne expansion pack and at the far end of the train it has the Jeff Gordon expansion pact. (seeing I'll be at work most of tomorrow and won't be able to put this in the SPF)

 

 

When I get more 1x4x8 I will add another shelf in back but raised 3" and it will have the Nascar set along with another Kasey Kahne expansion, Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson expansion packs added to it. I see I need to fix 2 more of my auto carriers up so the next level is full of autos also.

 

you all have a good day talks with you all later. Oh caught the chief bumming hotdogs again

 

[cnw1995]

 Aloha. Very cool here. Sir J, I am reminded of the Bugs Bunny cartoon with Daffy Duck "It's wabbit season! Duck season!  Wabbit season! Duck season! Duck season! Wabbit season! Duck season - Fire! and Daffy gets pounded again by Elmer Fudd. LOL.

I'll go see that Disney train 'advertisement' for their Christmas movie when it arrives at Union Station. I also read today that Wisconsin has signed an agreement with Talgo to build high-speed trainsets for the Hiawathas!

[submmbob]

 More rain last night. We'll take it. We never complain about rain in the desert. So far today has been ok, of course I haven't eaten anything yet. Almost a little gunshy at this point.

Chief - I had to chuckle about you wanting to be posted in grey rather than blue. Ironically, I'm drinking from a Civil War coffee mug that a friend brought back from Virginia. 

Brutus - Sounds like things are coming together for you and the wife. Will keep the prayers rolling.

Jim - I actually tried to bid on an AF set. Was a 303 I think. Was a pretty good deal even w/ the original box. Somebody sniped me and was not surprised. Will prob be back up on the fleaBay shortly for at least twice the price:) I'll keep an eye out for the 302 though. Sounds like more my style. 

doug - that video link to the In-Koh-Pah Railroad was very cool. Reminded me so much of my recent hike to the Goat Canyon Trestle it was kind of eerie. Going to send the link to my friend who was on the hike w/ me. I've hiked to some of the most out of the way places in the continental US, but this took the cake for what we found when we got there. 

Decided to finally order the puller and cups for the 1664. Figured if I'm not up to turning wrenches on the motor, I might as well get some other stuff done. May tinker w/ some of the radios too. Of course a lot of my test equipment is "sur la montagne". Been doing a lot of reading, but am getting restless. Maybe this would be a good time to finally get my ham license. 

Bob

[sir james I]

Good Morning

 Sunny but cooler 60s. It's still summer though.

What we need is a summer wabbit season. I would love to get rid of them but with my luck, well you know how that  goes. Losing some garden plants is much cheaper than a judges fine. Not sure what the day will bring but I am ready, have a great day....S.J.

[ChiefEagles]

fifedog

Now that the MOST TRUSTED MAN IN AMERICA has passed on, whom do we turn to now...?

             A) BUCKEYE

                B) Chief

A) Buckeye 

Why?  Never trust a politician.

BTW: Never ever show the CHIEF in blue.  He is always in gray!!!!!!!

Came back home yesterday afternoon.  Had to move the small furniture, pictures, books, nick nacks, clocks and etc back into the downstairs.  Also had to dust everything such as chair rail and etc.  Floors do not look like new hardwoods but have character per the wife.  I really think they look good for a 70 year old house.

Pam came up Tuesday night and stayed until yesterday.  Pontoon got a good running.  Lucy loves to ride the pontoon almost as much as she loves the golf cart.  The Mako is SOLD!!!!!  Guy that offered a ridicules price suddenly showed up and bought it.  Was a surprise.  Got to rush.  Picking garden and taking it to Miss Edna's.  The Asst. Town Manager and wife picked the garden while I was gone.  They got 5 buckets full of tomatoes, 3 buckets of cucumbers, some cantalopes, squash and corn.  They are HAPPY.  Need rain.  Missed a big storm and down pour yesterday afternoon.  Got only a tenth.  God bless all you fine gentlemen and Yankees too.   Later.