Good Evening Still no rain yet, grass is turning brown like summer.
Spent a pleasent late afternoon next door as their daughter had a birthday(8)party. watched the pitiful Lions till half time then got my nap.
Ready for the thingy with plenty of banilla. RT leave the cat at home tonite:)..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
Buckeye, you sure she was looking at the bottle when she said that?
Congrats on the 10,000 Chief! Course now you are over 10,000, so you will have to keep going to get to 20,000!
Went to parade today - son was in a marching band, very fun! He thinks he might not do it next year, though. We told him to wait until the end of this year and then he can make a decision. The parade itself was about 1 hour long, but we had to be at school 90 minutes earlier and it turned into about a 3 hour event for us. One other good thing, we parked at a Lee's Chicken. Had chicken livers with hot sauce for lunch - yum!
Tardis is ready and the sky is clear, better get a move on!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good evening all,
IIAB....wait, it is RAINing in SE Indiana today with temps in the muggy 70s. Went to Mass this morning (two baptisms), stopped in at my dad's, ate lunch at Ponderosa, did weights and treadmill at the YMCA, watched the end of the Neckar race, set up the Fastrack layout in the back bed room and ran the Alaska set. I had cinnamon rolls on the dining car for breakfast. TBIL. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
ChiefEaglesFIFEY, guess what??? All done in Rebel gray. [did this on purpose. guess it proves I have a big mouth. but, been here a long time. Mainly when Buckeye, Spankybird and Big Boy talked back and forth with each other as we were it. Glad to see so many more and how they are helping others with questions and answers.] "GRITS and sweet ice tea forever!!!"
FIFEY, guess what??? All done in Rebel gray.
[did this on purpose. guess it proves I have a big mouth. but, been here a long time. Mainly when Buckeye, Spankybird and Big Boy talked back and forth with each other as we were it. Glad to see so many more and how they are helping others with questions and answers.]
"GRITS and sweet ice tea forever!!!"
I move we but that on our southern flag!!!
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
Buckeye - YIKES - I feel your pain (literally-been there).
- every body who needs 'em Ray comes to mind, Brutus and Jim Phish...
Up to mid 80's again today, tried to get the axle out of the oldest's Daytona, couldn't find my breaker bar and the air compressor isn't like those at work, so wrapped it up until I can get the tools needed for the job.
Did some food shopping at BJ's wholesale club. Joined for $45, spent $97 and had coupons for a total of $66. Felt good about that, at least.
Fell asleep on the couch, the Princess is resisting getting caught up on her homework, so, the oldest is walking her through an hour of math, then off to bed with her. 0500 is an early hour. Open House at the High School, which will be a massive amount of fun. The wife is working and the Princess will be at dance classes so I'm flying solo this time around..
Chief - Congas on the 10K.
The 'Boys and the 'gents tonight, should be a great game. After homework, I'll tune in.
Not much on the train front. I'm gonna start getting things together for the train sale in Deland on the 3rd. I have a few items that I want for my self and the rest are up for sale. geez, I need the room.
Will check back tomorrow or later if I'm up.
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
At first I thought it was indigestion from the political fund raiser's food the night before, but then I realized my nightmare was coming true last Friday morning when I had a kidney stone that was starting to pass. Luckily I made it to the local ER where the IV drip was started and then without warning a stone the size of a BB popped out into the specimen bottle. The ER nurse looked at the bottle and said, "I'm impressed!!".
Back to work tomorrow.
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
HI GYZ,
Got up to 72 here nice. Did 15 miler on mountain bike in 1 hr.5 minutes. Fun? Felt good. Cleaned house, watched the EGGOS BLOW IT. RIVERS STINKS. But BEARS WIN!!! The beat DA BURGH. WOW!
Stay frosty,
laz57
sir james I To the Tardis Crew, You guys forgot to put the cat out. I found her sleeping on the couch. We don't have a cat.
To the Tardis Crew,
You guys forgot to put the cat out. I found her sleeping on the couch.
We don't have a cat.
Thats where she got to I was looking for her when I got home and was dropped off from the tardis.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/
Afternoon all. Back from Sunday School. Had to teach as teacher did not show???? Must have Yankee fish in my pond. Took lots of moldy bread and threw small chunks all over the water. Nothing had eaten it 30 minutes later. Found big fire ant nest next to big pine tree. Came back and got killer bait. Fed them good. They were running all over the place with bait in their mouths. Got two at Miss Dorothy's coming out from pond. Then treated 8 at nighbor's next to sidewalk and churb. He's lazy and will not treat. Also mows over them real low and strows them. I have to treat or they will invade my yard. Found a new tiny mound next to my curb. They really love the stuff. Sprinkle it on and they come out like it is sugar and carry it below.
Need to mow. Don't usually do that on Sunday but will not have time until middle of the week.
Going to run some trains too. Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Mornin' boys. A glorious 64 degrees here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Going sailing at noon. Taking middle princess out parallel parking... Good chat with Chief yesterday. We talked about chargers.
...Speaking of chargers, RAVENS invade Sandy-Eggo at 4EST. Could be a long day for the Bolts, especially with a banged up O-line and no LT. Jet-lag may be an issue, so look for a more reasonable passing game. Prediction = RAVENS 29 chargers 9 Oh, and JOE FLACCO will bring back the prettiest charger cheerleader, who will find herself unexplainably attracted to the uni-brow.
Chief - BIG CONGA ON 10K!
Good Morning
Sunny but chilly, going into the 70s with needed rain expected before morning. Granny enjoyed her class reunion I don't know why as it was just a bunch of old people. 10000 post not unusual for a politician, they talk a lot and say nothing. Trains today for sure and a birthday party next door.
SEND MORE GRITS,winters coming and we need pothole filler.
S.J.
Congrats CHIEF on 10,000 post !!!
42 this morning but another great day on tap, to get to 74. Going to ride 15 miler on mountain bike.
KURT,STEVE,and BRUTUS, we had amassed about 2000 rounds of .45 ACPs. We got them back when they cost about $10 a box of 50. The TOMMY fires at a rate of 800 rounds per minute. Soooo if we had a magazine to hold all 400 rounds would have been done in 30 seconds at a cost of $80 bucks or 20cents per round. Well worth it! It did take us 2 hrs to shoot all 400 on the count of reloading the 30 round sticks and the 38 round drum. We had great fun though.
GO BEARS!!!! They are playing my other fav team the STELLERS, so I win no matter.
kpolak What did that cost per minute? Sounds like great fun!
Thats what I was wondering?? But it sure does sound fun!.....................Steve
Morning to All,
Just checking as I have not posted in a while. I've been super busy with work and family. Lots of late nights at work lately. One more on Tuesday and then we are done with evening meetings until the middle of October. Took off Wednesday because the Mrs. had a colonoscopy (everything was fine). Then took of Friday to help son move. Long day but felt good to be able to help. Had a great dinner of steak fajitas at a restaurant near his old apartment. Spent Friday night after the move at my folks house. Yesterday had scrapple and eggs for breakfast, it was so good! Came home and then laid around the house most of the day.
There's an RV show in Hershey I'd like to attend today but then I'd have to miss the NASCAR race and the Ravens game so we most likely will not go. Maybe next year. I have some chores to do around the the house too.
Have a great day.
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Morning all!
Chief: Backpack program sounds like a great idea! I've been looking into weekend projects to engage our Church and local communities. Happy Birthday to your mom!
Laz: 400 rounds - full auto? Grouping? Was there a target left? What did that cost per minute? Sounds like great fun!
Helped neighbor repair the bottom of a wood garage door. Combined his clamps and mine, and we had enough. Church today, and friends baptism.
Trains today! I haven't run them in awhile.
Kurt
Mike - prayers for your friends. RT - prayers they get this figured out, ditto for Bob and Ray. JimSP - prayers for the kids and family. Prayers for all in need.
Laz - woohee! Sounds like fun, haven't been shooting in a long time and never shot anything like that!
Pat - love the cartoon!
Worked OT this morning, then met friends for late lunch/early dinner. Then we had some icecream cake for our friend's birthday. Then us guys went down in the basement and watched an old King Kong movie while the wives and kids did their thing.
I've got SJ on the screen with the micro-beacon I implanted in his ear last night while he was asleep - shhhhh! We'll have plenty of time to get through all the banilla and even clean up before they get home Ok guys - let's go!
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 70s. At long last, I achieved a trifecta of sorts. On the same calendar day, I watched an IRL race (Japan on Versus), a soccer game (high school boys), and I saw the Honda train go thru town. My three favorite activities all on a single day. Granted the ultimate "three-fer" would be seeing a race in person, going to a train meet and playing in a soccer game, but that would be pushing it. The IRL race was kind of a snooze as Dixon won and Mr. Ashley Judd was second with the other "Team Red" (Newman-Haas) third and fourth. Briscoe putzed a good chance to almost clinch the title with a bone head pit move, and AJ's team crashed near the end of the race to end a miserable weekend for the team. The Princess was 6th. The high school boys tied 2-2, and were quite fortunate to escape with the tie. I reffed a more competitive game today than I thought it would be, which ended 2-0. Wife and I watched "The Tale of Desperaux", which was a nice movie. I finished the final detail work on the LEGO house. I had the regular fare on the dining car this morning for breakfast. Congrats to the Chief for 10,000 posts! TBIL, and I can drive. I hope everyone has a good day.
PS Please keep the daughter of good friends of ours in your thoughts and prayers. Friday she began serving a six month jail term for a drunk driving conviction. She will be allowed out on work release to finish her student teaching. It is a very long and complicated story, but she is basically a good kid who made one mistake. Her parents are being very supportive and are jumping thru all sorts of hoops so she can finish her education while doing her time. Thank you all for your support.
WOW what a day in central PA!!! Went to range and shot the TOMMY GUN with BRO. BIG SMILE ON FACES!!!! We shot 400 rounds of .45 ACP mostly full auto. No kick pushed back a little and at about 15 yrds had a real good grouping. Was one of the neatest guns I ever shot. DOUG, Now I know why they called it the CHICAGO TYPEWRITER!!!!!!. Didn't even hurt the ears too much. Great gun, now gotta start reloading.
Ran trains in the MILLERSBURG YARDs, NO PILE UPs. Had the OIL CAN running great!!!! I am very impressed with the whole train that LIONEL came up with. If YUZ GYZ can get one pick it up you won't be disappointed.
CHIEF, BIG CONGA ON YOUR 10,000 post. Are you gonna get a cake and give everyone a slice? Or maybe a round of BEERs?
Aloha. Pleasant busy day. Tomorrow promises to be another pleasant busy day but at church. Prayers for healing for RT, 8nt and Ray. Maybe I'll go run the trains.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
GRITS and sweet ice tea forever!!!
Evening all. Back from lots of travels. Sent the motorcycles of this AM [cycling for Backpack Buddies, Rolesville Baptist Church, Rolesville Chamber, EMS and Fire Dept collect food and $$$ for kids who do not have food on weekends when not getting free lunches in school. It is put in a backpack and given to the kids on Friday]. Went to Frankie's and gave him his benchtop drill press. [hey, he just got may old/new JD mower a couple of months ago] Went to Lowes and came out with $60 worth of bird food [they eat better than me]. Stopped by Miss Edna's who had just gotten in an MTH SD70 in NS. Problem, it is Railking. Sort of hesitant to purchase [still might]. Great price. "Kinda" [that is Southern for kind of] looking at a Henry rifle instead. Then off to SIL's for her husband's birthday cookout [steaks]. Now back home. Enough. Now rest.
BTW: having lake house withdrawal pains.
PS: Pat, cartoon is right on.
rtraincollectorLawsonFarmsRR Absolutely perfect day here in central VA. Great day to stay on the farm and lounge on the deck, grill, watch NASCAR trucks. Will stay away from our little town of Culpepper. They are having their 250th year anniversary day with parade, bike and antique car shows, garden tours, craft sales, lots of people, Etc. Hay Chief - looking up and waiting! Fifey - Remember Steve and I next spring on the exchange thing. I am going to check out the Norman Rockwell collection of pre-lit buildings. RT - You didn't say what magazines or Calenders you were reading just before the high pulse rate. Since this is a racing weekend: Pat Pat YANKEE a story on yankee pot roast vs southern freid chicken and why its so much better being its a yankee dish vs the southern one.
LawsonFarmsRR Absolutely perfect day here in central VA. Great day to stay on the farm and lounge on the deck, grill, watch NASCAR trucks. Will stay away from our little town of Culpepper. They are having their 250th year anniversary day with parade, bike and antique car shows, garden tours, craft sales, lots of people, Etc. Hay Chief - looking up and waiting! Fifey - Remember Steve and I next spring on the exchange thing. I am going to check out the Norman Rockwell collection of pre-lit buildings. RT - You didn't say what magazines or Calenders you were reading just before the high pulse rate. Since this is a racing weekend: Pat
Absolutely perfect day here in central VA. Great day to stay on the farm and lounge on the deck, grill, watch NASCAR trucks. Will stay away from our little town of Culpepper. They are having their 250th year anniversary day with parade, bike and antique car shows, garden tours, craft sales, lots of people, Etc.
Hay Chief - looking up and waiting!
Fifey - Remember Steve and I next spring on the exchange thing. I am going to check out the Norman Rockwell collection of pre-lit buildings.
RT - You didn't say what magazines or Calenders you were reading just before the high pulse rate.
Since this is a racing weekend:
Pat YANKEE a story on yankee pot roast vs southern freid chicken and why its so much better being its a yankee dish vs the southern one.
Hay RT - Trying to figure this out. I checked YANKEE Magazine on line. No reference to Yankee vs Southern food. Your comment is wrong of course, but I still don't get it.
High 70's and starting to cloud over. Maybe rain later tonight.
RT - hope you get your heart rate thing figured out.
I'm working on reducing my heart rate as I type this. But, I know what caused mine to elevate. I've got a little framing project going this afternoon. I was working cross handed, beating a 2x4 tnto place and hit my thumbnail dead center with the hammer. I've got it on ice at the moment. Man, is it ever going to be colorful tomorrow, as it is purple now..
Stopped at the LHS this morning and put a couple of Polar Express items on order. Ordered a Boy Scout box car too.
Interesting item in the mail today. Sales flyer from a company who makes patent award placks. Seems a patent pending that I was part of has been turned into a patent. Seems odd to hear of the award through a sales flyer in the mail instead of from the patent attorneys up at Corporate.
Well, the Advil has kicked in - the thumb is down to a dull throb. Guess I'll swap the next load of laundry in and get back to the framing project.
Good morning
Sunny, going to the 70s.
I am waiting for the grass to dry so I can give it a hair cut and trim. Granny is out to one of those cancer walks and then this evening I will be taking her to her 50th high school class reunion. Oatmeal for breakfast, I guess we should not have eggs everyday...S.J.
morning all not a lot planned for today. well working on a plan to keep train room as my brother ofered us a bedroom suit that wife likes and guess the only place it will fit at the moment? Well thinking if I move desk computor to train room and put it in here ( this is smallest room of the 3) I might be able to get at least a 6x9 train layout as if I stay here it looks like a 4x8 max. a lot to do in 2 weeks including moving all the cable to the house( well main connection as the modeum is in this room and will have to move to other)
Well I now have a minor problem as they put it at the Va that my pulse gets up to 130. They say its not dangerous but I need to monitor it as if it gets above that like 160 then there is a concern. ( I can feel it when it starts to race) did it twice yesterday and then came back to a normal mid 70's first time after 4 hours second time after 3 hours. and cafine may have something to do with it as I had chocolate a little be for each time. first time I had a peppermint patty and a three musketeer about an hour befor it happened and the second time I ate over a 2 hour period a package of the mini/snack size butter fingers ( pack of 8 for like $1.00 on sale $1.50 reg) so guess need to limit my chocolate. even thou that realy may be more than you should I don't concider that a lot to eat as know some who eat a lot more than that but then they don't have my problem.
Any way about to eat breakfast and go get a hair cut need one bad.
Hope all have a good day
Mornin' boys. Sunny & 64 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Had a 72" water main break just before rush-hour, which made for a long night. Taking the youngest princess horseback riding, then to one of her friend's birthday party.
Two pieces of mail yesterday of some interest. NRHS (National Railway Historical Society) magazine covered "fly-over" territory (you know who you are), with lots of great pics. This publication has really been good past couple of seasons.
The other was a Hawthorne Village mailer for their Norman Rockwell collection of pre-lit buildings. If they are anything like the Thomas Kincaide series, they are worthy of a look (especially if you model the northeast in winter). Some guys knock on Hawthorne, but I have found to be a rather nice fit on my railroad, and I have 13 buildings scattered throughout my layout. They are closer to S gauge, but look good in the background on O gauge as well. They aren't as cutesie and glossy as the Dept 56 line (which suits me fine), highly detailed with light only shining thru the windows (which is even better), and usually a third to half the cost of Dept 56 offerings.
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