Morning. Glad to see Jack posting again. Getting insulation to add to attic to lake house and then back for Lucy. I'll head to the lake when UPS delivers pontoon boat winch stand steps [allows you to get on and off pontoon by trailer steps]. Waiting for a Choochoo delivery too. Been a long wait???? Sunny and warm again. Hope all have a great day. BTW: Pat, love to see all those here going to WORK. Pays our SS. As Brent says, I am glad to see midnight every second Wed. [actually in account before then]. I just smile.
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Mornin' Fellas.There are differing political opinions here, as anywhere, and the mods have asked us to be careful when discussing anything political in nature - that was the basis for my post last night.---Funny story. On Saturday I was working on the house when the power went out (this was shortly after SusieQ had left to go to a baby shower for one of her sorority sisters - btw, I am very proud of her because she stayed for the whole time and enjoyed herself. Anyone who know what we've been through over the past two years knows what an accomplishment this was for her.), any way I had received a call from the LTS that I should stop down because they had some new 'toys' from Lionel in. So I decided no better time than when I couldn't do anything at the house, so I grab the key fob for the Murano and head out. The new Challengers were in so we took one to the back room and played with it for about 30 minutes, as well as played with the new CSX AC6000 dummy with SuperBass. Both are superb engines, highly detailed and sounds are simply amazing. Lionel has really done a great job finding speakers that are capable of producing a wide range of frequencies! So I get home and go to open the garage door with the opener... nothing... power still out. So I run to the sunroom door - no key, and locked. Go check the French door... locked... Front door... locked. UGH! I don't have house keys on the key fob because I simply don't need keys when I have a garage door opener! (Yes this is true but garage door openers don't work without electricity!)... spent 30 minutes on the front porch till the power came back on. Spare hours keys are being made for each vehicle as soon as I get back to Lowes.
Good morning
Overcast, going to 60.
Not sick but body does not want to move much today, could be the dampness. At least I hope that is all it is. Since I can't speak about what is bugging me I will just say TTFN...S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Aloha all. I wonder if I have enough time to gather up some leaves before the rains begin again. There's a lot of them... Good to see ya, Jack - I love Halloween - I love the kids visiting. I love taking the youngest around in his costume. I like the whole fall thing. Nice chat with Brutus and Sir J last eve, whilst hiding from dinner guests (who were all my bride's friends - I'm sure they wanted to chat without me )
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
HEY FIFE!!!
JUST for YOU!!
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Yeah, ix nay on the ealth care- bay....I also have a STRONG opinion, that I'll keep mum about
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
Brent,
At least you didn't do what I have done a couple times. I have a key to the front door on the key fobs for both vehicles, and twice I have stood at the front door pressing the unlock button on the fobs wondering why the door won't unlock. Did you make any purchases at the LHS?
I spent last night planing the conversion from the stock tape deck to the optional CD player for the Probe, and I think it'll work. The main plug on both units is the typical gray Ford plug, but the CD player has a different connector on the speaker harness than the tape deck does. So, I'll go to Best Buy tomorrow to buy a harness so that I don't have to destroy the speaker harness in the car. I connected the main plug to the CD player , and it powered up without letting the smoke out, so I've got my fingers crossed that I'll be able to get the speaker harness issue resolved.
green97probe Brent, At least you didn't do what I have done a couple times. I have a key to the front door on the key fobs for both vehicles, and twice I have stood at the front door pressing the unlock button on the fobs wondering why the door won't unlock. Did you make any purchases at the LHS? I spent last night planing the conversion from the stock tape deck to the optional CD player for the Probe, and I think it'll work. The main plug on both units is the typical gray Ford plug, but the CD player has a different connector on the speaker harness than the tape deck does. So, I'll go to Best Buy tomorrow to buy a harness so that I don't have to destroy the speaker harness in the car. I connected the main plug to the CD player , and it powered up without letting the smoke out, so I've got my fingers crossed that I'll be able to get the speaker harness issue resolved.
I just checked that out. Very nice.
Spank,
I just read about what happened to your knee. Ouch. Hope it gets better soon.
I just completed an assignment for one of my online classes, and the goal of the assignment was to pick your favorite commercial and talk about why you like it. Here is mine, but I don't think you guys will need an explanation.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2hbUQlXX9o&feature=PlayList&p=1C20BBBDFB92BC02&playnext=1&playnext_from=PL&index=32
Finally leaving for the lake. Tree trimmer called at 10 and came. Took several hours but good job done.
Debbie died at 1:30 PM today. [Oldest Step-daughter and oldestr daughter of Ex-wife. Frankie and Cathy's half sister. She raised Cathy as Mom was always busy. Debbie was 8 when I married her Mom. Her Dad was kiled when she was 6. She was grown when ex and I divorced.]. Lung Cancer.
Chief, so sorry to hear about Debbie. It is always hard to know what to say at times like this. To say "sorry for your loss" just doesn't do it. Please know we are thinking of you.
Pat
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Chief, sorry to hear about Debbie. Knew it wouldn't be long, but still hard I am sure. Glad you were able to get there one last time.
Regarding Cost of Living, etc., We all got a letter stating that there will be no raises/cost of living increase/or bonus this year. Also, buy-back of vacation hours not used is going away. Our benefit package is going up too. No, I doubt I will be getting any of the Social Security that I have paid into. I am already maxed out on contributions. Also noticed that the SSA sent a letter as they do every year, but this one had a disclaimer about availability of benefits in future years. Just glad I have invested wisely. All in all, with the cuts, I expect I will be making about 20K less this year. On the other hand, They have eliminated over 100 positions in the system and more will likely follow. Just glad I have a good income.
Got my ChooChoo delivery last night. Got 3 cars, two K-Line scale and one MTH Premier boxcars. SWMBO was not even upset about it...just said that she has been waiting on a package..Uh oh!
God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Chief - My regards. Not meant to outlive the kids...
Chief hard to find the right words to say at a time like this.I will keep you and yours in my thoughts and prayers.
Hello to all, we had a mock fire drill today at work.Several communities had equipement here and the police shut down Allens Ave(RT1A).Hope we never have a real tank fire.Last week Providence and Worcester had the road closed for 4 days while they rebuilt the grade crossing.Allens Ave is a 4 lane road leading into Providence that carries a large amount of traffic.
Had a good chat with the Chiefster this afternoon as he was headed toward the lake, NORTH Tough situation with ex step daughter, never easy to say good bye with anyone you care about that is younger. Prayers sent Frank.
Social Security -- you young bucks, keep paying/working, we geezers appreciate it, we also paid our dues. I clearly remember some 40+ years ago that I also said we would never collect our SS -- guess what, we are receiving those benefits on a monthly basis. I believe you will receive your benefits.
And, O gauge trains will still be going great guns, debates about track/operating systems/manufacturers/grits/etc. will still be dominating forums ........ as we know them today. It's never easy to optimistic but I always have been -- the Hawkeye's are in the running for the Rose Bowl but ........ there's November 14
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Chief.....Sorry to hear about Debbie. Prayers out to you and your family.
Chuck
Sorry to hear chief Donna and I both will have her and yours families in our prayers
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Chief - prayers for the eternal rest of Debbie's soul
May God bless
Jim
Prayers and intentions for Debbie & your family.
Evenin All.
Chief, condolences from our home to yours.
Halloween layout is almost finished, tomorrow will feel like a vacation day at the museum. Sure seems like an awful lot of work for just one night, oh well the kids like it.
Gotta go figure out what's for supper, getting kinda tired of cereal this week.
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Good Evening
Chief, special thoughts to you and Debbie's family tonite.
Well It was a so so day for me. weather was nice for 62. I was doing some layout maintenance in a small room that the large loops run through and thought I heard water drips. Yea it was, never noticed it with trains running. First floor laundry shut off valve, the little cap used for draining the pipe was leaking, I tightened it and so far so good. Have no idea how long that has been going on. I hope it stays tight.
Banilla is ready and got some cheap cookies for the Tardis ride....S.J.
Chief - so sorry for your loss. Prayers for your family and ex too.
DJ - hope your knee heals quickly, I twisted my knee about a year ago and it is finally better.
RT - hope your arm heals up or they find out what is wrong with it.
Special prayers for all of our hurts and our loved ones here on the CTT site.
Big storms rolled through, rained all day here in St. Louis. Looks like the weekend will be clear, but chilly. Just playing some videogames tonight while the family watches dvds. Gonna make some chili this weekend - yum!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Chief, prayers for you, Debbie, and both families.
Prayers and condolances, Chief. Cancer is one of those things in life that just does not seem to be fair - particullarly when it takes somebody who is young. Lost my oldest sister to it about 7 years ago.
Take care of your knee Spanky. I did my ankle in playing volleyball years ago. Managed to land on the side of my foot, then kind of roll onto the top of it. Was on crutches for a couple of weeks after that one.
Rained most of the day here. Started in the high 50's with a lightening show on the way into work and has been getting warmer as the day progressed. Supposed to stop raining on Saturday. The rain has knocked about 80% of the leaves out of the trees. Will have to start raking when it dries out - can hardly wait. Actually, I don't mind too much. It gets me outside, provides some exercise.....
Yankees are up at the moment. Score is three to one.
Later all.
Hi GYZ,
52 and dreary here. To get to 58? Fire with wife and dog tonite, going to do shrimp as appitizer then got new Angus Hotdogs for main course and of course Ol Mils. Does that sound good or what?
CHIEF,prayers for you and yours, sorry for the loss.
SPANKY, good news on the knee.
BUCKEYETGIF!!!!!
laz57
Chief....My condolences to your family.
Laz....TGIF. I would assume that living in a mountainous rural area of Pennsylvania during Halloween is just second to Ground Hog's Day or Doe Day.
To the lake.
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
Buckeye Riveter Chief....My condolences to your family. Laz....TGIF. I would assume that living in a mountainous rural area of Pennsylvania during Halloween is just second to Ground Hog's Day or Doe Day. To the lake.
BUCKEYE, second would be SADIE HAWKINS DAY. That's when us GENTs get dolled up and wait for the GALs to ask us out. I'm still waitin.
HI!
Real cloudy this AM, up to 85, no sun yet.
Halloween day at work, I came as an underpaid worker (type cast). Not much else going on, Will finish Halloween decorations at home tonight when it's COOLER outside.
WIll check back later!
TGIF!!!
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