Dennis, I think it is a very nice thing that you and your family do together playing the violin. I envy anyone who can play an instrument. I took violin in grade school for about a year but the school had no music program to advance one and besides, our teacher took off on a maternity leave and we did'nt like the substitute so that was the end of my violin career. I tried trumpet in high school and that did'nt work out either. I can't even whistle anymore because my lips have dried up with age or something. I've been thinking about taking up the harmonica or some kind of simple whistle from the music store. I love music but it is very frustrating not being able to play anything. I fooled around too much during my productive years when I could have been taking lessons or something. I always wanted to arrive at a destination without taking the trip. It does'nt work! Take it from the voice of experience. Good luck with your music and stick with it.
Ray
SPMan
Wow. Must have been tired. Reclinerized around 9 PM. Just woke up. Off to bed. Sleep tight and don't let the bed bugs bite.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Pat - love the cartoon!
8nT - Duck! You didn't do it right - you are supposed to put on coats, hats, gloves and grab baseball bats and tennis rackets and sally forth like in The Great Outdoors
Got a shipment from Charlie Ro today - my Hogwarts add-on cars and Graveyard car I had preordered. The Halloween Gateman is backordered, which is strange since I preordered it?
Lots of great posts today, just too much for comments - TTIRSHWG (The Tardis is Ready so here we GO!)
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Worked on my friend's Marx 666 again tonight. Found a bad solder joint on the smoke unit. When I took it up to the layout along with my 6650 for some test runs, I found that my O scale operating stealth bomber was back! Yup, Mr. Batsin D. Belfrey himself was patroling over the layout.
Lights, smoke, noise - he chose the window I opened for an escape route.
Good Evening
A stuffy 70s today.
My daughter and I watch the movie Get Smart while granny and the boys went to Awanas. Funny movie. Banilla is ready also got some Breyers Peach today. Brutus fire up the thingy.
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
Rainy and high 70's. Really weird, as the weather is coming in from the east instead of the west. TV weather was saying something about a 'blocking high pressure' somewhere east of us.
Black unmarked helicopters in Chief's territory. Hmmmmm. When I was living in Kentucky, I heard rumors about those things. Went something like they were being operated by a secret arm of the UN who's function was to implement world government. Hmmmmmm.
My box of goodies from Train Tender arrived today. Got my recent e-bay aquired 6650 IRBM launcher back together and operational. By the sounds of it, just in time to help protect the Katy Central from those black helocopters.
Later all.
I guess it's about time I check in and see what is happening around the pot. It's been about a week I think. Congrats to the 50 year guys. Only 42 here as I was 28 when we married. Haven't run trains for a while, but will have to get back at it as two cars arrived from Brent today.
Some cooler weather has arrived, along with a little rain.
Good evening. Pat and Ray, you are inspirations on those of us without so many years under our belts. Wife and I are only married 9 years this month. Have quite a ways to go.
Well, finished the day relatively early today. Got home before the kids, so had a little time with the bride. We had violin lessons tonight. Kids really can pick it up so fast. I still have to look at the music, they play by memory. I learned to play "Amazing Grace" tonight. Have to put some practice into that one. Neat thing was the instructor had me use her violin....it sounds beautiful! I asked her how much it would cost to buy one of that quality. $5000.00, if you can find one. Think I'll wait.
After the lessons, went to Cracker Barrel for some grub. I like the food there. Hope that everyone has a great night.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Break from Town stuff. Mowed grass. Redress and do ribbon cutting.
sir james IPat made 50 in March, I found out the marriage license has no expiration date.
Pat made 50 in March, I found out the marriage license has no expiration date.
Lucky for me the license is irrevocable! (Right?)
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
SPManPat, congratulations on your 50th. We are celebrating our 50th in November. We are very fortunate. In todays world, it's lucky if a marriage last 50 minutes. Hope you all have a wonderful celebration and many more years together. Ray
Pat, congratulations on your 50th. We are celebrating our 50th in November. We are very fortunate. In todays world, it's lucky if a marriage last 50 minutes. Hope you all have a wonderful celebration and many more years together.
Thanks Ray.
I wander haw many of us there are in the 50+ club on this thread? We have two things in common, Trains and a very understanding wife!
Fifedog + anjdevil2 GOOD POINTS. High rent + tourists + mountains = a miserable commute.
Now this would be a fun commute!
Afternoon all,
Just a quick check in during lunch, having oatmeal with raisins.
Pat – Congratulations!!!!! Way to go!
Jim – The 732 was delivered yesterday. It looks great. Hope to test it tonight and get some shots for SPF.
Got to go. Got a crew waiting on me after lunch.
May God bless
Jim
Nah, Momma don't like the Mountains....Found out it's ROCKVILLE, not Frederick....soooo, still looking into it.
Dey gotta get me some dem BIG bucks, as the cost of living is definitely more expensive than living here in Hooterville...
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
Lawson Farms - I'm inclined to think that Harpers Ferry is a bit of a high-rent district. Plus, Pt of Rocks is just east of there, without the multitudes of tourists passing by.
HI GYZ,
59 here and suppose to rain? Teaching the big bad band saw today then open house.
LAWSON, CONGA on 50 years of marriage.
JON, CONGA on new Grandson.
Stay frosty,
laz57
Thanks to every one for the Congrats.
Fifedog - What about Harpers Ferry WV for anjdevil? They have a commuter train, but you have to like living in the mountains.
Good morning
70s today and boy is it stuffy.
Been out to the bank and Kroger this morning. Unfortunitly A CD expired and the new rates are so low it's like having to pay them. I decided to cash it and shop around. Shredded wheat for breakfast and half a muffin. Enjoy your day...S.J.
Morning All,
Congrats PAT !!! That is astounding, 50 years! Tremendous accomplishment for you both. We are just approaching 30.
Seems the Chief had an exciting time at the Lake, just grateful everyone is safe, and family had fun.
Back to work at the office, yesterday, busy day. When people ask how is business, I typically reply "Good". Then explain that I learned a long time ago that if it isn't good, that complaining about it doesn't make it any better, Lord knows I tried. So if it is anything other than good, that just means I have to work harder. So, therefore it IS good. Long story short our recent activity at a new venue, has been working well. We have seen a lot of activity as a result. So will continue its pursuit.
Spent some time in the train room last night, did well. Did seem to notice an issue, I put a spdt switch on some crossing gates to shut them off. I put the switch on the "negative" side, however I'm picking up a "faint ground" somewhere, causing false operations. Thing I will change the switch to the "positive" side. (Great advice from one of our electricians.)
Going to go over and "check" on my buddy with the TIU problems. He told me he got a new TIU and the poblems have disappeared. So will check it out, and help encourage him.
Hope everyone has a great day, weather is calm, and don't work too hard!
Later
Don
anjdevil - Frederiscksburg, VA? Yeah, you could take MARC from Pt of Rocks to D.C., then take VRE south to Fredericksburg. Not sure how the timetables lign up. Would be quite the haul on a daily basis. You may also want to consider homes around Winchester, VA, or even Augusta or Berkley Springs, WV. These are all commuter enclaves around D.C.
Morning all!
Pat: Congratulations!
Rich: Sorry to hear about more HD problems. Worse that the dealer won't help.
Doug: You must have put a southern curve on the weather. Sunny and cool here!
First day of school for 4-yo. I goofed. Her class is in the afternoon. Oops.
Kurt
Helloooooo Boys....
Up to 90 today lower humidity today. Bright sunshine.
Looks like no help on the horizon for the Harley, after another $250 disaster and a year of ownership, I may get a Honda...but we’ll see.
Still reveling in the glory of my revamped layout. Went to dinner at Johnny Angel’s, a 50’s style diner. Good stuff.
Fife, oh, yeah, SNOW and a change of seasons. Gotta love that. I checked on MapQuest of the areas and realtor.com for locations and prices. I have until the 21st to apply. My brother lives in Centreville, VA and that would only be 45 minutes south, Mom & Dad about 2.5-3 hours north, not to mention being close to Emmitsburg and NETC campus.
Seems a bit pricey as far as real estate, but we’ll see. Maybe they’ll compensate me...
and don’t forget THE BASEMENTS!!!! Underground play areas!!! Oh, yeah, youse guys being close would rock!!! Job is in Fredricksburg and I think the MARC serves that location or close to it.
Don’t get me started on football (OK, GO GIANTS!!) Gee, get to the Verizon Center to see my Devils kick some Ovie butt...nicceeeee.
OK off to see the wizard, higher ups are in from Saint Lou, more fun than I can Imagine awaits..
Morning all. Busy day. Got to get grass mowed sometime in between meetings and ribbon cuttings. Hitting the road to Wilmington tomorrow AM [sending Town Manager to a luncheon, sometimes ME comes before Town]. Will get to see new Grandson for first time. Have a great day.
dwiemer - Well, since your beloved giants do not play the RAVENS in the regular season, I'll except that they should meet in Miami. Hmmmm, how did that last encounter go...? Ohhhh, now I remember - 34 - 7 (1/28/01).
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
fifedog ...annnnd, you could drive 90 minutes anytime your beloved YANKEES are in town and watch them slaughter our happless orioles.
...annnnd, you could drive 90 minutes anytime your beloved YANKEES are in town and watch them slaughter our happless orioles.
Chief, sounds like you and Miss Pam are getting plenty of use of the Eagles' Nest. You need it with all the work you are doing in your "Retirement".
Got my TCA magazine and ballot yesterday. Will try to get through it in the next day or so. Interesting to read about some of the folks who have gone on before us. I was reading about Mr. Carstens history. Seems we have had giants upon who's shoulders we stand.
God Bless,Dennis
...annnnd, you would be an hour or so drive from YORK. Perhaps get a ride in someone's bimmer.
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