A) BUCKEYE
Mornin' boys. Sunny & 64 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Rained just enough yesterday to give the body & fender men a little work... Did handle a "meet" between a Mustang GT and moped/scooter; guess who lost that one?
Now that the MOST TRUSTED MAN IN AMERICA has passed on, whom do we turn to now...?
B) Chief
Lawson Farms - In reference to the wild floppy-earred white rabbits, Oh, they are very real. Apparently this area had regular bunnies at one time, then Mr fox came in and cleaned house. Then an unknown resident apparently set free some pet rabbits, and they have taken over the former rodents' habitat. They fear nothing and no one. Apparently Mr fox has left the area, or is intimidated.
Morning all. Not to much planned for today. Need to go to auction house and see what all sold. Hope all did don't realy want to bring anything back lol. Had some reserve on some.
Wife wants a couple of holes dug so she can plant a couple of big plants but that won't take long.
Probally just relax today.
Glad to hear things working out for our ailing prayers still going out as now isn't the time to stop need them keep going to make sure all is fine all the way thru.
Hope all have a good weekend. plan to put up another shelf for more trains to go on. but may goto the wall infront of my desk instead of beside and connect them at the corner of the room.
Talk to you all later
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Lost my post
Thanks for the prayers guys - you are the best My wife was approved for her leave at work (leave bank) for the procedure and recovery too! Thanks to each of you for your kindness and help - I, too, believe that God answers prayers.
Patrick - I love those sayings too, keep them up
Rich - heard today some bad news about Harley lay-offs. Hope the economy turns around soon and not just for that, but for all the people who are out of work now and facing hard times.
Bob - good luck on your diagnosis, I hope they get things under control.
Guys, the Tardis is ready and plenty of room for all - let's go and eat up Sir James' food, lol! Just too many to list all by name, but you all know how special you are and how I hold you all in my heart - just the best....
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good Evening
A ho-hum day, but it's summer and I am happy with that.
Ready for the Tardis, banilla in hand so better hurry...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
RockIsland52Mitch......I think you have things backwards. "Son's move thankfully delayed." The thankful part is when they move out!
Jack - Our son has basically been gone from home for three years now. He has not lived at home since the summer before his senior year at college. The REAL thankful part for me was when he started paying his own bills this past January. The train budget got a big boost.
Brutus - Prayer for your wife. A friend had a kidney transplant a year ago and it has been wonderful for him.
Fifey - enjoy the alone time with your lovely wife. You deserve it.
Good Night.
MItch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Bob,
I haven't looked back since I dug deeper into Gilbert Flyer. The 4-4-2 in that video is the four piece die cast metal 302 from 1948-49. If you decide to look for a 302, try to find the four piece cast version. The one piece cast version is also great, but it lacks some of the details of the four piece. There is also a 302 that has a plastic boiler instead of die cast. Avoid the plastic version. It isn't a good puller, and it lacks the feel of Gilbert quality that the die cast steamers have.
Jim - That's it! Exactly my brother's set. AF still has the best chuff sound. May have to work in an S-gauge loop at some point into my plans.
Well more test's next week. Let's hope I make it through the weekend w/o ending up in the hospital, again. This whole 'I'm getting lightheaded and I feel like I'm about to pass out' is getting old. But I'm still standing at least some of the time so I guess it can't be that bad.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Did you see this: Disney's cross-country train tour to promote their new Dicken's movie has apparently been out for a while - is coming to Chicago.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
green97probeBob, Take the plunge into Flyer. You won't regret it. Here is a video to help get you started. I found it on YouTube toady, and I think you'll like it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW2oJRsnR6M&feature=related
Take the plunge into Flyer. You won't regret it. Here is a video to help get you started. I found it on YouTube toady, and I think you'll like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PW2oJRsnR6M&feature=related
Jim - I checked out the video. The track appears to have the center rail missing.
Started to rain, so I came inside to do paperwork, but posting here is more fun.
Ray - The Chief said he will be at the lake all week by himself. Don't know what he is doing, but I doubt he will have time to post.
Jack - Don't even think of not posting, or changing your format. Another use for Bag Balm! I still say there are more uses for Bag Balm that for WD-40.
Fifey - Are the wild floppy-earred white rabbits like pink elephants, only visible after raiding the wine cellar?
Today's Wise Farmer Says:
Words that soak into your ears are whispered...not yelled.
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
Take the plunge into Flyer. You won't regret it. Here is a video to help get you started. I found it on YouTube today, and I think you'll like it.
Fairly overcast today so maybe more rain in the future. Called the doc's this morning and the nurse trying to get in touch w/ me was out and my doc was leaving for the weekend in a half hour. Blast. Was figuring we were now out 'til Monday and getting fairly discouraged. Well the nurse just called and I guess my doc hasn't managed to leave yet (I'll never complain about my schedule again). Nurse was going to talk to my doc and see where we go from here. Things seem to be getting a bit worse so I wasn't exactly looking forward to the weekend.
Buckeye - hope all goes well on your next "flight"
cnwDoug - windows are out again, huh? At least you get to listen to the EL.
greenprobe - you guys are getting me interested in Flyer stuff. The sound of my brother's engine (steam 4-4-2) still rings in my mind.
dennis - I really appreciate your time. I'll fire off an email shortly. Having seen a lot of doctor's schedules recently I know you are extremely busy. If we start hunting zebra's this could get interesting.
jon - enjoy the bike wash. If the MG were in one piece I'd try to sneak it in. Hey, it's got wire rims!:)
Hope everyone has a good weekend!
A hearty GOOD Afternoon and TGIF!!!
Brutus – Great news!!! AWESOME NEWS!!
Jim Phish – Not to worry – still have Don B’s on the layout and have to get the pics & vids on before too long, then send that out to the Chief....It’ll get here, no problem.
Jack – Dude, seriously? A Thou? wow – maybe they’ll give me more for my Sporty so I can trade UP! And your story? Infinitely more interesting than me using that time to work. Trust me, I’m not going to ignore you or your postings --- unless you start buying ammo....
Got a couple of cars from a guy in Jersey (via OGRR) and wow...they will most likely make an appearance on the SUNDAY SPF.
Bike night tonight then I just found out about a free (yup, free) bike wash tomorrow. Did I mention that it involves flat bellied women and >gulp< BIKINIS!!! Yikes!!! Film at 11!! (momma not too thrilled about it...oh well...)
See ya !!
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
Jim,
I like the SIT for smoke output, but I feel that SIB requires less care and sounds better to me. I've got an SIT 312 from 1947, as well as the large number version SIB 312 from 1948. I like them both. How do you like the 322? Mine is missing the eccentric rod from the left side, but I could probably get one from a parts dealer.
Stopping in for a quick bite of lunch, leftover grilled burger fritos and Molson. Sam Adams getting too $$ since I'm saving up for York. Sacrifices we make.
Jim T - The SIT locos have a fond spot for me in the way they can sit idle and smoke - too cool. I've got six or seven red 650s, that what is on the layout now, and 2 of the green 650s. They are nice cars. If you ever have trouble with the interior light blinking add a jumper wire from the pick up rivit to the lamp base. Totally reversable and works real good.
Fife - I just may take you up on that.
Rich - I still have not mailed you the CTT exchange car. I keep forgetting, must be something to do with busy sechedules and old age, at least that is my claim.
Going to the garden to wed.
May God bless
Jim
RockIsland - My marina is guarded by wild floppy-earred white rabbits. No need for "ballast" shifting.
Phish - 1) Get TCA membership form. 2) Send form to me. 3) Avoid non-member woes and embarrassing stigma.
Forgot to mention - #2 (literally)
Fresh water mixed with white vinegar (10 parts to 1) killed odor.
Jack,
Keep the posts coming. Don't worry about what anyone else thinks.
Jim S.,
Don't worry about bidding against me for a while. I just bought a 322AC, so I think I am done for a bit. However, I have always wanted a string of green 650 New Haven pullmans. I am going to get away from the computer before I spend any more money though.
Welcome Ya'll From Temporarily Sunny Taxachusetts,
Wifey and I are taking a day trip to Saco ME tomorrow with the dog to attend a picnic with about 25 friends and their dogs. Sounds like a recipe for chaos and stiches/staples to me. I have the wif'e's list of stuff she wants to bring. Dog, dog crate, dog bedding, dog blankets, dog bowls, dog towels, camping umbrella for dog shade, dog food, Add in our two chairs, a 54 qt.cooler, camera stuff, rain slickers and people umbrellas, food, beverages, ice. All this in a car. I don't think my wife realizes that the 13 clowns piling out of a Volkswagen Beetle is really a trick. Getting all this junk in the car will be.
Apologies to those who take my ramblings as complaining. My intention is to put a smile on someone's face. As DonB says, if I have offended someone, ignore me.
Brutus.....YAHOO! Great news! Prayers? You've got it, brother! This is a major breakthrough, one step closer. You must be pumped! May God give both of you the strength to hang in there.
When was the last time Chief was this quiet for this many days?
Pat/Dennis......when I was assembling the new kiddie pool, filter, and hoses I needed to grease up some o rings. Used Bag Balm because it was handy rather than hunt down some lithium grease or vaseline.. Worked great!
JimSP and Mitch.......re when the family runs out of space just throwing stuff in the garage "temporarily" until they can (but never) go through it and put it away or throw it out. When full, they then start throwing more stuff down in the basement. What a relief to hear your comments. I am not alone, and my garage and basement are "normal." I did learn that going through the junk when the culprits are not there to make "discard versus put away" decisions is a waste of time.
Dennis......how right you are. I need to reflect on "How lucky I am." Two days ago I spent an hour on the phone with a down in the dumps friend of ours who is living out in beautiful Snoqualmie WA. She was depressed about her current life status. I summarized her own list of haves, and then the have nots. Then I asked which ones she would swap between lists if she could. That quieted things down. There were none. The have nots were replaceable things and money while the haves included more valuable if not irreplaceable things like a job, her health, and her friends. The list of today's have nots will surely be replaced by others.
Chuck......it sounds like you are in for quite a visit from the grandkids, daughter, and SIL! Have fun.
Rich......did I hear it correctly? HD is laying off 1000 workers?
Commodore Fifedog......has a ring to it. "Law and order" is taking a 10 day vacation? However will the rest of the finest get along without you? Do you need us to guard the yacht while you are gone? We could always help you out by lightening up things to create a shallower draft, starting in the wine cellar.
Brent......the only danger I see in your getaway with Susan and your parents is that Suzie-Q will have a lot of fun needling you about your folks instead of the other way around. Or the three of them may gang up on you. I once took a 454 mile car trip from Boston to Carlisle PA with the wife and my in-laws. That was over seven hours each way of back seat driving from the three of them, laughing and criticising at my expense. When I offered to let one of them drive: "Oh no, this is way too much fun!"
Mitch......I think you have things backwards. "Son's move thankfully delayed." The thankful part is when they move out!
RaySP.......I always worry about what damage my zealous dental hygienist can do when I visit. "Jack, I see you have been a good boy with your flossing and brushing.....the teeth and gums are looking great" She then works me over with the metal torture instruments, the polishing thingy, and the floss as if the job is not complete until I leave a pint in the spittoon. I prefer to leave the dentists' office in at least as good a condition as when I went in. It seems that such is not always the case, however. What a pain!
DougM......your daughter's choice of schools seems great. Not too far away just in case a road trip is in order and yet not close enough where that first year homesickness turns into multiple unscheduled trips home on the weekends. Maybe tickets to the Indy 500 are in your future? Wonder if MikeC has had the same luck with Lucas? Read where your checkbook is now getting a workout. That tuition hit is nothing to joke about any more.
Have a good one everybody. TGIF.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
My user id is j.trumpie. I know what yours is because I saw you bidding on a 322 one time. I think it was an SIT, but I am not sure. I'd prefer an SIB 322. I've got my eye on something though...
Good morning all, not much going on this week. Has been very hot too. Run trains a little in the AM before sun gets high. Have'nt paid attention to where Chief is. He must be at the lake house.
Brutus, glad to hear the good news for your wife. Prayers continue.
Dentist appointment today to look at damaged crown on incisor tooth. Fixed before but does not last. Originally got knocked off when getting a cleaning.
I ordered the add on cars for MTH woodside passenger cars from Justrains yesterday. I have the NYC&HRRR cars which are due in next week. Some of the other road names are already in stock. I know the engine that was made to go with them but I'm holding out for something different. Maybe a little bigger than the 999.
That was a vicious comment about Southern men sleeping in the dirt as being a bath. Tell us how you really feel. P.S. I know it was with tongue in cheek. They sleep in the dirt to get cool, not clean.
Farmer Pat is filling in nicely when chief is absent. I like the wise farmer sayings.
Phish, bet they did'nt teach plumbing in Deacon school. It was nice of you to do that.
Have a good weekend y'all,
Ray
SPMan
Good Morning from wet Southern Ohio
It has rained this morning but I don’t know the extended forecast. My bride suggested we take the camper out this weekend, so I loaded it on the truck. It is amazing how something like backing a truck under the camper looks so easy but it is an acquired skill. There is like one inch of clearance between the wheel wells and you must be perfectly aligned front to back. Last night it took about 10 tries before success.
Jim T – Good luck on the flyer hunt! The 332 and 336 are highly sought after ($$$). I too would like to add one to my collection. What is your eBay name so I don’t bid against you?
Jim F – Praise God!!!!! I will continue to keep your bride in my prayer intentions.
Mitch – I worked on our garage Wednesday. It seems like folks just bring stuff in and let it drop. Since the grandkids are with us there are bikes and balls and all the stuff they play with. I may attack the work benches today.
Buckeye – Did I see where it is time to register for York? What is the procedure for a non-TCA member? I am going to confirm the weekend in Oct. has no conflicts. Oh yea, TGIF!
Aloha and TGIF. 'Kodachrome'? Now I have that Paul Simon song stuck in my head. Thanks a lot. Nice catching up with Brutus, Sir J and Charlie last eve. Finally found a hotel room for our freshmen orientation weekend. Forgot NASCAR is at the Brickyard that weekend and it's not too far away. Enjoying the breeze off the lake with my open windows. The city is noisy - I can hear the L clattering by, jackhammers, horns, bus engines, sirens. Hope they put the window back in before it rains
Mornin' boys. Hazy 73 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Haircut. Yard work. Maybe a little trim painting. Then last night of copland before 10-day vacation. Fifey's-wifey says she needs some quality alone time. I told her sure, if she buys me some beer. ...it didn't even have to be the good stuff. ...just cold.
Guess I can throw a pic of me and the dog on here sometime.
88 - Enjoy the ride. Perhaps CSX will cooperate with a "meet" in the narrows. Oh, btw, WESTERN MARYLAND #39, which was nearly destroyed in a fire on the Knox-Kane-Kinzua, is headed for Ridgely for a complete restoration into the circus scheme.
Brutus - Good news...hope it becomes GREAT news.
kpolak - Gonna miss the trainfest. Understand SP 4449 will not be headed to Minnesota after Michigan, due to financial disagreement with NRHS up there.
Forgot to mention -
Kodak is discontinuing KODACHROME.
Good Morning
Sun is up, looks like we had a shower sometime during the nite but not enough to do any good.
Had a nice chat with Brutus, Charlie and Doug M., we don't get to ride home with Doug on Tuesdays during the summer so I missed my stop.:). Friday again? it seems like we just had one a couple days ago. S.J.
Good morning all,
It is cloudy and cool in SE Indiana. Last night I saw an event I never thought I would live to see. I witnessed a high school soccer game under the lights in my hometown. Granted it was a scrimmage, but it still did my heart good. Unfortunately the concession stand was closed so I did not have my traditional hot dog and Coke to add to the pleasure, but that is ok. The boys lost 3-2 in a game where they dominated most of the action. A PK from a hand ball in the box and a fast counter attack off a missed shot were the real daggers for the boys. I did go to the YMCA to do weights before the game. This weekend will be "Harry Potter" and a massive clean up of "stuff" around the house. I had the regular fare on the dining car this morning. Beacon is lit. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Morning all.
Brutus, that is great news. Also a wonderful thing the SIL is doing. Will continue to pray for God to meet you and your family at your need.
Jack, that is a great story. I am sure it wasn't too fun at the time, but good to look back on. regarding the missing tools, I have realized that it is good to have several sets of tools. Gave son a complete set and it has lessened the mysterious tool thievery, but not eliminated it. Regarding wife with tools, mine is pretty good. She is more likely to use a one of my hand made pairing knives to turn a screw then to fetch a screw driver from my stash.
Bob, drop me a email and I'll see what we can do. I have done quite a bit of endocrine research in the past.
Well, it is Friday. Got another busy day today and one again on Monday, but then I'll be on call. I was going to work on the layout lastnight, but was too tired and in too much pain. Grilled some T-Bones and had a good meal. Then off to bed. Have heard a few stories of folks with lots of issues going on. Will pray for them. Just serves as a reminder of how blessed I really am.
God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
TGIF
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
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is 62 degrees. Early. Slight rain falling. Going up to 80 today with a chance of rain.
Today is busy. Daughter, SIL, and two grandkids, are coming down for the day. Have a bunch of things to do, before they get here. It's been over a year since we have seen them. Boy is 10 and girl is 8. They love trains. It should be a great day. Pizza is on the menu.
Dining car is on the way. Should be rolling in soon. Planning a usual breakfast of Cheerios. Maybe a toasted bagel to go along with it.
Buckeye..... TGIF
Y'all have a great Friday.
Chuck
Morning to All,
Just a quick cup this morning. Been busy with work and home stuff. Thought we were going to have to help our son pack and move this weeknd but thankfully that will wait until another time. The Mrs. is going to visit with some girlfriends on Sunday so I might finally get down to Catoctin Mountain trains. I think tomorrow is going to be garage clean up day. It really needs it. It is big enough that we sometimes just dump stuff that really ought to be put away or thrown away out there because it is less trouble, then it get to be such a mess that it will take the better part of a day to clean and straighten up. Weather should be cool enought to make it tolerable.
Well, off to work I go.
Mitch
Morning all!
Brutus: Great news! Prayers continuing.
Charlie: Thanks for the map! I'm so ready for the trains. Blue Angels at Willow Run Airport, in Ypsilanti this weekend.
'Salty' Fifedog: Trainfest Friday?
Kurt
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