Hey, found a surprise in my big pile of mail that came while I was gone. A new CTT magazine. Thought I just got one.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
88 - laz - Lawson ...you boys do know that that Natty Boh sign actually exists today and can be seen from east Baltimore.
jonadel - I deal with dirtballs like that on a daily basis. And yes, they blame everyone else for their problems. I'm angry about your friend.
sir james - LIONS win! See, told you.
lionroar - Your team is certainly missing Mr 43...
Guys....Who is NC State? I assume that is the comminity college located in the suburbs of Roseyville, NC. I believe the suburb is called HICKSVILLE.
Jon....I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your friend to the "dirt bags".
Wes.....What are we going to deliver?
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
Boinous nochaes from Manresa Spain. Partly cloudy and high 70´here.
Brutus - great news about your wife. Also, my HWX has a weak whistle on the TPC.
Jon - condolances for your friend.
Flight into Barcelona was good. Airplane was not full, decent food, on time. Only problem is Delta sent my bag to Columbus Oh. instead of Atlanta. It was not there when I was Sunday. Finally caught up to me today. Looks like it was left out in the rain at some point, as all of my shirts are damp except one. Found out today that our materials department has not sent the proper material for the samples I need to make here. Oh boy. Tryng to recover from that one. Might extend my trip into next week.
Glad to be able to get into the forum and coffee pot. It provides al little escape from reality.
Later all.
Dennis, I kept the secret of your "where abouts" as I thought the Yanks might try to over run us with out your support.
Got to read over the posts and nothing worth while since OSU does NOT have a football team and NC State beat Pit. Best news of the month is Brutus's wife's report. Outstanding.
Just got back from Church for photos for directory. Olin Mills trys to sell you the world. Only purchased 24 Christmas Cards. Figured I'd send them to the regular "Pot" gang and they would have something of beauty to see and enjoy.
Need to go to the gym. ["doggone" weather alert keeps going off about severe T'storms and we are not suppose to have rain per our famous weather person]
Later
Jon, I understand the heaviness in your heart. You were blessed with his friendship for awhile, though too short. I have said before, we are all too often reminded how precious life is and that life and friendships/love of those in our lives. Make sure you let the folks in your life know how special to you they are.
Chief, I have one of those rifles. Won it at a Friends of the NRA event several years ago. Have yet to fire it, but she sure looks good in the cabinet.
Long day. Finished both cases. Taking a little break as I finished the most difficult evaluation and now I have another, but this one will be easy. Great guy who does very good work and it makes things go much better. I could just copy last year's, but I'll be honest and do a new one that still gives him justice. A lot to be said for consistancy.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Good afternoon from the Heartlands where it is bright blue skies and strong winds out of the north, and I mean strong, you would think that the grits guy from Caroliner was giving a speech just outside the windows -- strong enough to knock you over
We made our way north on Saturday to get ready for the Baptism of our new Grandson, we opted for the motel with a nice big pool so we all ended up there on Saturday afternoon and had a great time. Big lasange dinner at the kids' home that night and lots of good conversation, I am glad however that we got to go back to the nice quiet motel.
Beautiful service yesterday morning, just perfect. Our youngest son and soon to be wife are the Godparents and while Kristen (our 3 year old Granddaughter) was holding the Baptism candle she turned to her uncle and said very quietly "where's the cake"? I didn't hear it but both of my son's could not look at each other for fear of breaking out in laughter. Another great meal following the service and we all headed home, saw some folks that we had not seen for quite awhile and that was wonderful. The baptism gown that they used has been in my wifes family for 112 years, very special.
With all the of the joy there was some great sadness last week that concluded today. Our neighbor was the victim of a hit and run last Wednesday, he was on his way home from work with the National Guard at the DM airport. He's a 30 year Vet of the Guard. Two dirt bags pulled out of a convience store at a high rate of speed after a drive off gas crime and hit him nearly head on going the opposite direction. It's in a residential type neighborhood and he was going below the speed limit riding his HD with helmet, with boots, etc., he did everything right but he didn't have a chance. He was DOA at the hospital. The dirt bags stopped and one ran back to check him and then they both took off running and were caught quickly by the police. Brothers, but neither has a license and both have a police record a mile long. In fact, the one (now 26) was involved in a police shoot out 10 years ago and lost a leg and supposedly had a head injury so he never went to trial, the county DA did not pursue charges but they are now "looking back" and possibly will file charges. Today was the funeral at the Air Guard base and it was just so sad, he was only 49 with two grown children. I've never seen so many top military staff with tears in their eyes when they thanked us for standing the flag line. We did have a big turn out this morning and that was gratifying.
So as we sadly close the book on a good friend today, it's with joy that we celebrate the life of our new Grandson and pray for the families of those in need.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Afternoon. Back from the lake. Stayed and extra night due to mowing for two neighbors who could not get there and had not been able to mow for several weeks. Got all the grass mowed [had to mow at 4" and the mow again at 3 1/2 due to the tall grass]. Rained Friday night, Saturday, Saturday night and Sunday AM. Then sun came out and dryed everything out. Finished at dark. Tried the wireless at RJ's and it was acting up so could not sign on. He was gone and the workers did not know what a computer was. Probably neede to be unplugged for 60 seconds and reset. Shot the Golden Boy a few minutes ago at the range. Smooooth.
By request from the retired horn blower in Ioway, here are the photos.
As you can see the receiver, but plate and the part under the lever is brass and golden. Thus the name Golden Boy. This one is in .22 mag. Did not want the higher calibers as cost too much to shoot. Octagon barrel just like the ones in the "old west".
Got to run. Town Hall calling and then Church photos a 4:30.
Chat later.
Brent,
You can trust us boys from Ohio if you need anything.Wes
lionroar88Pat,I may have to order it. I pre-ordered a boxcar while at the April York show and signed up to pick it up at the show in October... so not sure how I am going to get it now. I may just have to go up Saturday morning and get them... depends on the sunroom project as well... who knows......
Pat,I may have to order it. I pre-ordered a boxcar while at the April York show and signed up to pick it up at the show in October... so not sure how I am going to get it now. I may just have to go up Saturday morning and get them... depends on the sunroom project as well... who knows......
I am not sure I can make York ether, or I would be happy to pick the boxcar and Natty Boh sign and send them to you. I think anyone from the Pot that goes would do the same. In fact, maybe someone could pick up both and give them to you Thur. (?) night at dinner.
Pat
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Laz and Brent - The Miller Engineering newletter says the Natty Boh sign will be available the first week of Oct., but you know how that goes. Laz, it should be available at York. Brent, I would think you could order it direct from them even though it won't be in their current catalog. Their web site is www.microstru.com.
Good morning
Windy and a thunder storm overnite. clouds look nasty right now but no rain yet today. Hi 60s forecast.
A quick trip to the store this morning and thats it for the day, I think.
Monday it is and the last one for Sept....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
Kurt - I checked that and the mounts aren't moveable. We are looking into getting a new dishwasher, but not sure when that will happen. This is a temporary fix and hopefully the new DW will have side mounts. The construction adheasive I used to secure the poplar should release fairly easily when I need to pry it off... we'll see.Pat & Laz - Since I am modeling Baltimore during the 40s - 60s I think that sign would look right at home somewhere on my layout as well!---York Update - York is a no-go all around for me this October. I will be able to make it for dinner on Thursday, but won't be able to make it Friday or Saturday. We FINALLY are going on a vacation the weekend before York and I'll not have enough VT remaining to take Friday off, and Friday night I have my final sleep study/fitting for the CPAP. So this will be the first York show I'll miss in 3yrs.
LawsonFarmsRR For laz and all who enjoy a beer now and then - Have you seen this Natty Boh electric sign from Miller Engineering! Pat
For laz and all who enjoy a beer now and then - Have you seen this Natty Boh electric sign from Miller Engineering!
PAT, very nice!!! I hope they have em for sale at YORK, gonna get one of em for sure.
laz57
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a clear and sunny 60 degrees. Very windy. Going up to a 72 degrees day.
Today is a busy day. I have a bunch of phone calls to make for business. Then, the usual chores around the house. Maybe later, I will run trains.
Dining car was here for a Cheerios breakfast.
Y'all have a great Monday.
Chuck
Morning all!
Brent: Our new DW has alternate instructions to install to sides of cabinets, instead of gluing the top supports to the stone countertop.
Watta weekend! Bride had a friend over to can tomatoes Saturday. I had her boys (6yo, and a 9-yo) and ran trains. Boy are they hard to keep up with. I think the train went around one loop (4'x8'), and they wanted to change an engine or a car. A lot of work, but a great time!
Sunday was a Birthday dinner at our house for friends. We had 9-adults and 3-kids and twin infants. Couldn't watch the Lions, so I watched the Vikings...Favre sure puts on a show.
Windy and rainy last night, and today. Dog was in bed with us because of storms last night about 3:00am.
Kurt
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Brutus - Forgot to mention the great news about your wife! Continued prayers that things continue to improve!
Morning all. Yeah Banks, a rattle snake. We have had a few. Neighbor's wife went to clean out the pool skimmer and had some babies in it. Fortunately, she looked before she swiped. I have killed them with a shotgun and wife has chased them off the front stairs with a broom, but overall it is a rare event.
I'm on call, have some administrative work to get done before the end of the month, and have two big cases to do today. Doubt I'll be hitting the rails till later in the week. Oh well.
Better get started with case.
Hello all,
Great soggy week end, Had a wonderful party with my grandson and the trains. Kids and adults were impressed with the trains. Hopefully some new blood in the hobby.
Brutus Great news, continued prayers
Dennis, A rattle snake in the back yard ?????
Doug, An electric dryer is less complicated than some trains. There is probably a schematic some where on the inside.
Prayers to all who need them
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Long weekend...SusieQ found out that the fertility clinic messed up her meds and resulted in another blown IVF cycle! UGH. Went out for dinner on Friday and had a most wonderful time and meal. Got a new recipe from the owner/chef and will be trying it out this weekend. Got some little things done on the project (installed the deadbolt plates on the french door and sunroom exterior door, installed the lock pin plates on the french door, sanded and respackled the family room wall). Couldn't get much more done because the electrical and framing inspections need to be rescheduled - need to do that today. Went to use the dish washer Saturday morning and found the nut plates that were (notice the word WERE) used to fasten the dishwasher to the bottom of the granite countertop had come off. So had to attach a piece of poplar to the bottom of the countertop and now need to get to Lowes to get some small screws. Picked up the insulation for the sunroom since Home Depot was running a sale this past weekend. Got all the insulation for 60% off! Also picked up the mouldings to build the crown moulding in the sunroom against the FR wall at the top of the cathedral ceiling (needed this for the electrical inspection) and the lumber to build the mouldings to hide the wires in the screened porch for the ceiling fan (needed that for the electrical inspection as well). Need to call for the reinspections today and get the mockups for the mouldings done tonight. Need to get the sunroom insulated due to the temperature drops later this week.Hope to get into the train room this week as well so I can get some work done and get the pictures posted for Doug's and Jon's cars.
Good MONDAY morning.....>ugh<
Princess wanted to be at her friends house by 0545, so I’ve been up since 0430, I’m already beat . Homework and “Spirit Week” stuff.
Spent most of the weekend with the Princess’s “to do” list. I would up waiting in the car for 3 hours while she shopped for costumes for High School “Spirit Week” and Halloween. Napped and listened to the Yankee/Red Sox game. Sunday stood on the street with a “Car Wash” sign for the Dance Team Car Wash. Tried to listen to the Giants/Tampa Bay game and the Yankee/Red Sox. Got home in time to watch the last 3 innings of the Yankee game. AL East Champs, 100 wins all at the expense of the Dead Sox!! Giants 3-0 and the NJ Devils are about to start the season – life is pretty good right now....
So since I spent so much time doing ‘other’ things, I’m still rounding up the inventory for the train sale Saturday. So much to do and so little time.
Upper 80’s today and partly cloudy 30% chance of rain, wish it was fall here. Could really use the mid 70’s daytime and 60’s at night .
to all that needs ‘em – Detroit Lions not with standing....
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
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 60s and windy. "Housewives" was good last night. I had the regular fare on the dining car for breakfast. TBIL. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
WOW nobody posted since 10pm yesterday. Oh well I'm first on Monday. Hereit is 50 and rain later today then colder. After school gotta run then clean turtle tank. Getting ready for salmon fishing this weekend. Hope to catch some?
Oh yeah forgot that
BEARS WIN!!!!
Good Evening
72 today but cold front is bringing wind and storms so they say.
Detroir Lions won their first game since Dec.2007. And it was not on tv because they could not sell the tickets. I wouldn't buy one either.
Banilla is ready but I doubt that I will get to drive. Brutus bring on the thingy.
S.J.
Hi GYZ,
68 today but rainy. Did shopping walked dog did laundry. Then went and picked up new camera. Went to RITZ Camera shop at local mall, got the Sont a230 camera. Pretty neat, I got this one because it is the only one that is compatable to the Quantary lenses that I have on the Monolta 35mm camera and I can use them on this sony. The only thing I don't like is it has no video for it. Oh well. Ran trains for an hour, NO PILE UPs all ran good.
Stay frosty,
cnw1995Aloha. Bears win! Notre Dame wins! A good weekend of football. Beauty day today. Last day of 80s I'm sure. Supposed to crash to 50s-40s tonight. Spent the day trying to fix the dryer. Won't heat. Did everything I could think of. Nada worked. So service call for Tues. There goes a few hundred. Oh well. Goooood news for Mrs. Brutus.
Aloha. Bears win! Notre Dame wins! A good weekend of football. Beauty day today. Last day of 80s I'm sure. Supposed to crash to 50s-40s tonight. Spent the day trying to fix the dryer. Won't heat. Did everything I could think of. Nada worked. So service call for Tues. There goes a few hundred. Oh well. Goooood news for Mrs. Brutus.
Doug, If it is an electric dryer, the heating element is a pretty simple DIY fix. They are a little different depending on the brand. Here is a sample to give you an idea. Just remember to pull the plug before you work on it.
http://www.appliancepartspros.com/Appliance-Parts/WHIRLPOOL-Whirlpool-dryer-heating-element-item-number-AP3094254.aspx
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