Jim- The mohair on th efeet of the cattle is directional. If you look closly the brown cattle nap points to the rear and to one side of the cow, and the black cattle nap to the rear and the oppisit direction of the brown cow. This makes them track in a clockwise or counter clockwise direstion. Try combing the nap by brushing the nap against your leg or something to make sure it is laying in the right direction. If it lays too flat rough it up a bit by brushing it in the oppisit direction. Play around with it to make adjustments.
Jim
Jim,
The cattle for the 771 arrived in the mail today. The brown cattle work great, but I can't get any of the four black cattle to go up the ramp. The brown cattle fly up the ramp, but the black ones stop dead at the base of the ramp. All eight cattle have red mohair on their bases and are repros. Any ideas?
Brent,
Has Susan considered a Ford Escape? The 3.0 V6 that is available is bulletproof and has been in production since at least the 1990 model year. I am like Clint Eastwood's Walt Kowalski from Gran Torino when it comes to cars and other things. Buy American.
Sir J, it looks like the cash for clunkers scheme is open to makes/models. Good thing I really don't need a new car. Restraining myself from strangling the teen who inadvertently ran up some gigantic cell phone bills. I thought I had stopped that. Ah teens...
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Jim........Happy 31st Anniversary to you and your Wife.
Chuck
Good afternoon Y'all! Just one of those days....it is "Friday" for me as I am taking off tomorrow to go Redfishing and scalloping in Florida. It will be my son and I along with some friends. Some quality time together.
Watched "Watchmen" lastnight....don't bother. One of those films that make you say "what was that?". Stayed up too late and so 4am rolled around too early. Did a case and now I have to go to the bank and get a haircut per my bride's suggestion.
ran trains for awhile yesterday. Even the bride joined the fun. Really looking forward to starting scenery.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Hey all!!
Hot and Humid again (or as usual), got the seat on the Harley and, of course, it rained to beat the band...unbelieveable, stormed the past 3 days and we are totally waterlogged. HEY!! Anyone need some rain???
Brent, I'll be totally honest. After 3 years at Toyota, I'm thoroughly convinced that America has been bamboozled by this car company. I never did so much engine/trans work before (not to mention the pending class action law suits for engines blowing up), and I've been around a few dealerships. I am an American car lover and owner, but, for MY money, I'd by a Honda CR-V or Pilot before I'd buy any Toyota product. Next in line would be a Suzuki XL-7, an Equinox or Traverse. I've spent time in both the Equniox and XL7 and I love the XL7. And they are both made by----GM! The Equinox is serviceable and comfortable, but the XL7 was MORE comfortable and better priced. Go figure..... Gas mileage on the hiway was in the mid 20's and my foot is made of lead. Honda is dead reliable - anything Honda usually is, but don't overlook the Hyundai/Kia stuff either. With a 10/100 warranty and 6/60 BASIC warranty, you can't go wrong. The Sorento & Santa Fe (both are the same vehicle) are really worth the money. Something to think about.
Jim Phish - not to be political, just observant - I think he lied about 90% of what he promised....
End of month is approching and I'm busy...yea!!!
Hey Brutus...are you going??
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I'll need to bail out the wife later, she's being jailed for MDA...50 bucks won't do it, though...
See ya inna bit!
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
Morning all. Off to Town Hall in a few. Was sunny but now a cloud. Chances of T'storms all through weekend. Those that hit and miss all around. Think I will spray the garden and vines. That will make it rain again. Got wet from rain when I sprayed earlier this week.
Brent, wifey bought 4 Runner and then would not drive it as too big. Week later she had to drive it as carpooler was out of town. Left home in it and 5 miles down the road she calls, "I love this thing." Been drivng it ever since. Really not too big. Will get in and out of parking spaces with ease. Get the "super" version and it is loaded [nav, blue tooth, sat. radio, backup camera, CD, zone A/C and heating, heated seats and more]. Never understood sun roof but wife likes it.
Have a good one. Later
PS: definition of a sail boat. A boat that is always out of control.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Thanks guys for the congrats on the anniversary.
Our current president reneged on a campaign promise to back a federal loan guarantee for the deployment of the project I am working on, so the future of a domestic source of enriched uranium is in jeopardy. The other contender for the domestic market is a wholly French owned company. Potentially 3000 lost. Several of us may go to Washington to remind of the promise made in a state that was key to his election.
Brent – My brother has had 4 RAVs and has loved each one. He started in ’01 and has had each progressively larger body style.
Mitch – Good luck fishing
May God bless
Hey All !!!
I'm still around, over here in Carson City on a super secret mission. Since the Calif budget got approved was sent here to see if I could scronge anything up left over at the CC mint. So far just finding a little silver, need to get the gold. Will try the Casinos in Reno next.
Later
Don
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a humid 72 degrees. Foggy. Going up to 78 today with rain ,later.
Today is a busy day. Wife left to do the grocery shopping. I have a bunch of paperwork to do. Maybe relax later.
I have lost all interest in the Indians. I think they stink.
Grandson is due to visit around the middle of August. I have to get the train room cleaned up. He is a big fan.
Dining car was here and we had the usual for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Good Morning
Sun is up and feels hot already. But I shall cut the grass. Doug I think you have to be buying a big three car to get the clunker rebate. We have enough cucumbers that granny is making bread and butter pickles with most of them. I only plunkett four plants in the ground but they are doing a great job of whatever it is they do. Lets not start a car war, I am just saying what I think is correct and could be wrong but I don't think so. And please note that I am NOT telling anyone what kind of car to buy.
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
Aloha from a grey and cool Crystal Lake - are those geese overhead? Cool enough to be heading south for the winter. Congratulations on 31 years to Mr. and Mrs. 'Phish'! Glad Susie-Q was OK. Too bad the car doesn't qualify as a 'clunker' - our ancient minivan missed by .5 MPG. Busy day following the bride around and working today.
Brent-
The 4 Runner is really not that big, we have '04 and love it, very beefy. The Highlander is the little brother to the 4 Runner and is a very nice vehicle, built on the Camry frame, Rav 4 IMO would be too small with kidos. It would make a nice commuter car but when you start putting a child seat and groceries in the back seat it gets small very quickly, plus the ride is a lot more choppy. There a reason the 4 Runner has won all kinds of Consumer Reports best SUV for years, it will go anywhere in snow and has an amazing carrying pay load. My wife uses the 4 Runner in the winter, very safe vehicle. Big motor that really goes, we used it last year to pull a heavy trailer w/motorcycles to Colorado, didn't even know it was back there.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
mitchelr Fifey - the Mrs. and I spent some time on the Magothy Saturday with two other couples - out by Dobbins Island there was something called Bumper Bash 09. Literally hundreds of boaters (sail and power) at a floating party that lasted well into the evening. A calypso band on board one of the boats. Lots of inebriated patrons that required some of Anne Arundel County's finest to patrol the area (rough duty but someone had to do it). One of the young ladies on board a boat passing through was having a great time shall we say showing off what the good Lord gave her. She flashed her mammaries at least three times while in our view and I of course averted my eyes so as not to embarass her.
Mitch,
Sound like things haven't changed much since we lived in Pasadena, MD off of Bodkin Creek, a bit north of the Magothy. I used Dobins before the big crowds found it. By the time I sold the boat it used to be gunnel to gunnel on a Sat. and Sun.. Good luck with the fishing trip. If the seatrout are in your chances of getting a good catch are better than bass.
88- The Highlander is very nice. If you get the one with the V6, it's darn fast, actually. Neighbor has had one for over 2 years and I have driven it a couple of times, and ridden in it even more. It should be big enough. The CR-V isn't as big, but it's decent.
Got the plywood topper boards for the benchwork and installed it last night. Sure does look nice. I sacrificed a little layout size so I had a walkway all around the layout. Not just for reach, but just looking at stuff from a different vantage point can really keep the layout interesting.
Jim - Happy 31!
Get well everyone.
Wes
Morning to All,
Lots of action here on the Pot.
Jim-Phish - Happy Anniversary
88 - Sorry to hear about the Solara - Glad that Susan is OK. It might be a good time to buy a car but probably not what you guys needed on the middle of the house remodel.
Fifey - the Mrs. and I spent some time on the Magothy Saturday with two other couples - out by Dobbins Island there was something called Bumper Bash 09. Literally hundreds of boaters (sail and power) at a floating party that lasted well into the evening. A calypso band on board one of the boats. Lots of inebriated patrons that required some of Anne Arundel County's finest to patrol the area (rough duty but someone had to do it). One of the young ladies on board a boat passing through was having a great time shall we say showing off what the good Lord gave her. She flashed her mammaries at least three times while in our view and I of course averted my eyes so as not to embarass her.
Today I am heading out to the lower Chesapeake near Crisfield, MD on a chartered fishing trip with some friends to try to catch some rock fish. Supposed to be hot and humid with a chance of showers. Should be a good day. Hope the fish are biting.
Have a great day.
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Brent, If you guys are seriously thinking RAV4 take a look at the Honda CRV. My daughter bought one and me being a real skeptic was very pleasantly surprised.
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dougdagrump Brent, A RAV4, go get a Boxster for Q and sure as heck you know what will happen.
Brent, A RAV4, go get a Boxster for Q and sure as heck you know what will happen.
ChiefEagles I've been to meet Doug Wallace. Enjoyed the trip and the visit with him. Brent, tell Susie Q, 4 Runner. RAV4 too small. My DIL has a Highlander for her work and loves it. Good night all. Been reclinerizing since Criminal Minds went off. Lucy and I are headed for bed. Good night and sleep tight.
I've been to meet Doug Wallace. Enjoyed the trip and the visit with him.
Brent, tell Susie Q, 4 Runner. RAV4 too small. My DIL has a Highlander for her work and loves it.
Good night all. Been reclinerizing since Criminal Minds went off. Lucy and I are headed for bed. Good night and sleep tight.
Howdy guys - running a little late. Nice talks with RT, SJ and Charlie. Missed you last night, Doug; but, I figured your connection was out of sync or something. Sounds like you had some good Wii fun tonight though Got the video/sound working between my laptop and my wife's netbook thingie.
JimSP - Happy Anniversary!
RT - glad you got the AC working right, 90 degrees is tough man!
Brent - glad that Suzie Q is okay!
Bob - take it easy man, hope they figure out your condition soon! Sounds like they are being thorough, which is a good thing!
Tardis is ready to fly, I see beacons are lit and the countdown is started!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Jim - I can't see that happening... American cars don't appeal to her tastes in styling, and all American cars she's owned have been less than reliable. She leans toward Toyota, BMW, and Nissan.
Buy a Ford. Trust me on that. 189,404 miles on the PGT and still going strong.
I got all the wood for the benchwork cut tonight, so I should be able to get everything together tomorrow.
She is fine. We were out car shopping tonight. Think she is going Toyota RAV4. Rich - any thoughts on that one?Bob - I got the joke... the moss is an bother to both Susan and I... but not much we can do about it until we decide what we're doing with the back yard.Raining now... the unfinished roof is funneling into the sun room. Not sure what I'm going to do about that... can't have this for long because eventually the water will get into the insulated floor... we didn't have rain for 6 weeks prior to starting this project, now we've had heavy rains 3 days.
Good Evening
Phish, Happy 31.
Waiting for the Tardis. Fresh batch of banilla arrived today.
Bob,
We, www.sd3r.org , are a permanent exhibitor at the www.sdmodelrailroadm.com . All volunteers, no pay, but at least I can deduct mileage unless our enligthned idiots in DC change the tax laws.
Check out the links , I think you'll find some interesting stuff.
P.S. Have had the pleasure of greeting some of the members of the "Pot" & CTT Forum while visiting.
Also want to add that we have been very happy with Cox Cable for quite along time
Cox Communications has been here and gone and we are up and running. So far so good. Spent part of the afternoon chopping back the shrub near where the cable was going into the house. Interesting system, think it will be better in the long run.
dougdagrump - send some of that weather our way when you all are finished w/ it. Can't wait to get back to the 'scope to see what not sweating feels like. What museum do you work at BTW?
Fife - waiting to hear the results of Fill #3
Dennis - Hopefully I'll here something on the results of the lab tests this week. I can definitely say that I was in the midst of whatever is going on while I was gathering the sample. The test on Monday is to check for esophagael spasms and was requested by my gastroenterologist. Guess we'll see.
Found out today that no Norfolk and Western 6YB's are in existance. Alas, would have been neat to stand next to those low pressure cylinders. Next time I visit family in Colorado I'll have to make a trip up to Denver. The Forney Transportation Museum just moved their Big Boy into an inside enclosure.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Stupidity knows no boundaries.
Really big evening rant !!!!
Some IDIOT riding his bicycle with his 4 year old daughter in a child seat, no helmet, goes around a crossing gate and gets hit by the S.D. Trolley at 45mph. The child dies and the dad is in the hospital with a broken hip.
Just how stupid can some people be.
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