Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Morning all. Got one TV interview this AM and maybe another one later as the other main TV station has found out their competitor is running one on the H6 site. [wonder how they found out ] Misty rain off and on for several days but calling for fast clearing and wind. Maybe disk the rest of my garden and neighbor's. He needs turnips sown so will try and get that done for him.
Harold Brown, sorry I missed your post. Nice to have you visit the Pot. Especially from WAY UP NAWTH. Have visited RI [oops just went through it ]. Keep on posting. Good to hear from folks up that way. Use to go to NH a lot on business [part time job headquartered there].
SJ, guess what I had for breakfast this AM. You guessed it. GRITS
Hope all have a great day.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Fife,
I make it a point to not leave anything of any value in plain sight, or even in the car for that matter. I am planning on installing a switch inline with the fuel pump and hiding it where someone wouldn't think to look. Should I replace the lock cylinder? What else could I do to reduce the chances of theft, other than "accessorizing" myself?
Good Morning
Chief: BLTs this morning. The Ts I brought in and wrapped are turning red. Yum.
Home from the Doc's no bad news, blood results tomorrow. Most folks around here didn't get much sleep last night. The wind was howling sounded like January snow storm. Nice ride home with Doug M. and the guys last nite. We talked about York in the spring and Charlie wants me to wear PJs at bed time. Geez I just want to be me, ya know....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
green97probe Fife, I make it a point to not leave anything of any value in plain sight, or even in the car for that matter. I am planning on installing a switch inline with the fuel pump and hiding it where someone wouldn't think to look. Should I replace the lock cylinder? What else could I do to reduce the chances of theft, other than "accessorizing" myself?
When I was doing part of my internship in Miami, I had a Caddy....I know, thief magnet! Anyway, my dad had installed a solenoid between the battery (+) and the starter. The ground stud (not the common), went to a hole in the dash in a screw hole that was bored out. We had put a small speaker jack receptical there that when I installed the other part of the jack, it made ground and allowed the solenoid to open and the car to start. Saved the vehicle twice from being stollen, but I did have to replace the rear small window both times. Also had to repair the collar on the steering wheel where they had popped it with a screw driver.
Just about done for the day. Three cases finished and hopefully will have lunch with my bride. Dennis
TCA#09-63805
97Probe - Kill switches do work. Oh, and so does the TRUNK MONKEY.
fifedog 97Probe - Kill switches do work. Oh, and so does the TRUNK MONKEY.
LOL. Trunk Monkey is great. Colt is more like what I am thinking though.
The latest set of Flyer 650s arrived a few minutes ago. They are nice, aside from the fact that the seller stuffed them into a box without any regard for the link couplers. I'll have to put another $40 into these now before they can be used, because all three cars have damaged couplers.
Hello all,
Windy as he** here today. My carport was swaying two feet when I left this morning.
Fife - been doing some sort of two wheeled competition since I was 16. Broke only one helmet (my head was in it) and my ankle, two years ago. Too many bruises to count. On the hill the race is against the clock. If you get out of shape you can stop with out worrying about what or who is behind you. That's where most of my problems came from.
Dennis- That's a great idea. They can't even drain the battery cranking it.
Hope to get back to the tractor this evening
Harold-
Prayers to all who need them
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Cold, wet, and in clouds on the mountain this morning. Head home this afternoon to find the sun again. Got a fair bit done this week. I had a little fun last night. We were changing the oil on the building gear boxes. They are several hundred pounds, 400 to 1 ratio, and 8 feet over your head. This of course necessitates putting a 5 gallon bucket on a ladder to drain the oil. No, it wasn't nearly as bad as some of you are now thinking. Ended up putting in slightly too much. You never get the full amount out of these things. Tried to do the old pull-the-drainplug-to-let-some-out-and-quickly-put-it-back-in trick. Got it out only to drop it in the FULL five gallon bucket of used gear oil. My co-worker said he wished he had a camera for the split second look on my face before I plunged my work shirted sleeved arm to the bottom of the bucket. Screwed it back in and darned if the level wasn't right on. Don't try this at home.
Brent - Really liked the link about the Eagle Scout letter. I went before my review board within hours of turning 18. Never thought of it as something for those on the road less travelled, but in retrospect it definitely is. It would seem I certainly chose that path. And my Eagle project involved me doing the bravest thing I've ever done. I wore my scout uniform all day to high school.
Harold - Welcome! Supposedly my many times great uncle is Roger Williams and I know he hails from your way.
Well, off to find something to eat and then finish up a few more things before heading home.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Greetings!
I saw several references to "Trunk Monkey". Having lived a sheltered life and not knowing what that was, I looked it up. Wikipedia recites 8 ads about the antics of "Trunk Monkey" I found very funny. However groups like PETA have objected and the ads will probably disappear.
Bob - Been there, done that when changing the oil in the big Ford tractor. However, I got a splash in the face when the drain plug dropped. I assure you what came out of my mouth was not the song "Suwanee River".
Banks - Way to go on the GRITS. Just shows how intelligent you are!
Ray - Let's hope the Titanic Memorial Cruise is not a COMPLETE repeat (watch those glaziers).
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
Afternoon all!
Doug: Grant Park sounds like fun! Will we be seeing you in the movies, or being carried away on the 5:00pm WGN news?
Chuck: Beautiful FM's!
Windy here...Leaves blowing all over the place. Starting to change color.
Been building puzzles with the girls...Dinner soon.
Kurt
HI GYZ,
Nice to be back at school? Yeah right? Well we had a lot of action fishing in NY. BRO and I had 24 fish on and only managed to get two for pics. All other ones broke lines or got tangled in the tree branches that fell in the river. All and all was great to get away and dip the pole a little. Some pics of the beautiful Salmon River in PULASKI NY.
Me fishin in da hole.
Thanks Chief and all the rest for the welcome! Chief hope you didnt blink on the way through,you would have missed most of the state.
Laz57 great pictures, looks like a great get away! My father in law and brother in law used to go there every year for the salmon.
Bob Mitchell and any other unfortunate victims of traffic light cameras
I can't speak for your state, but in Ohio....they are completely unenforceable.
In Ohio, they are owned and operated by a private company....who has no more
authority to collect a fine based upon state or local code than I do. It has already
been proven in NW Ohio that the yellow lights have been dramatically shortened.
The only places that I am aware that they might be enforceable is where they are
owned and operated by a state or municipality.....however those are in question
in many areas.
These are deals set up between private companies and the local government. The
basic proposal is....."hey....we'll set up these cameras and maintain them at certain
intersections and give you a cut of the money......" . It started here with just a small
fine $25.00 now it's nearly $200.00.....not about the money??? If it were truly about
safety then I think more intersections should be constructed the way many are in
North Suburban Detroit area.....no left turns period. They way they are set up is that
you must either go straight or make a right turn and make a u turn at a specially
designed median area. Accidents in those areas....other than rear ends....are rare.
Sorry.....my 2 cents worth!
Interesting substitute for Loctite is model cement. I learned this from the optometrist
my Mom used to work for. Model cement of course is designed to soften and bond
plastic.....so you don't want to use it where a screw goes into plastic. It does give an
amazing strength to metal on metal joints. Or, in the alternative simple Elmer's white
glue works. That's also what you can use if the screw is going into plastic. I've used
both of these for years.
underworld
underworld back in the mid 70's the westchester/ west goshen of Pa. area on rt 100 designed some changes to the point that you could only make right turns off of rt 100 it had it set where there was like a clover leaf that would swing around to a trafic light and thats was how you made your left or U turn .
Dennis sorry to read about your lost of a good freind know the hardship and feelings to well.
it seems we have a trader amonst us buckeye and blueberry seems we have a so-call northern that claims he likes grits. Trying to get in good with chief and pat. If this keeps up we may have to see the color of his nose
No OT tonight I don't believe it
Well going to go take a shower and hit the sack I think make an early night of it
Oh yeah 88 you called your wife to tell her you lost 10lbs and thought she would be happy what are you thinking, wives get happy when they lose 10 lbs not you. Your supose to take them out to dinner if they lose 10lbs but if you do its either ho hum or what you hinting I'm getting fat !
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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A little while back the City of Providence had to admit it was losing money on traffic cameras.
lionroar88 Had it not been for my father sitting me down at age 17 and having a real heart-to-heart I would have never found it within myself to bear down and work at it.
So somebody kicked your butt too? My Explorer Post leader kicked mine then told my Mom he kicked it.
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
Good Evening
Chilly 50s today.
Traffic tickets are all about money. If it were anything else they would still be $25.
Waiting for Brutus and the thingy. Banilla and root beer are ready.
S.J.
Laz, I am sure Buckeye is drowling all over the screen. He could never land fish that big. Great job.
Went ot Texas Steak House for dinner after Church play practice. I am props supervisor. Church is having its 175th aniv. Sunday. Over 800 people signed up to eat [cattered eastern NC bar-be-que, SOUTHERN fried chicken and the fixins].
Later.
PS: Laz, the NS Dash 9 dummy has arrived at Miss Edna's [suppose to have operating electro couplers, smoke and directional lighting].
Laz -- TREMENDOUS PICS, THANKS!! One of the things on my bucket list is to fly fish in either Colorado or Montana, I really want to try it. We have family near Kremmling CO and there are some fine streams there, just need to make the committment and do it.
How many of you remember the movie "A River Runs Throught It"? The year was 1992 and it was Robert Redford and Brad Pitt -- the scenery was awesome, I can't imagine anything more beautiful and relaxing. Seeing Laz and his BRO brought that movie to my mind immediately. I should see if I could find that movieon Blu Ray now that I have a decent TV. Sorry for digressing.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Jon, thought of you earlier tonight. Through watching some YouTube videos of some shows/musical events over the years, I came across one of my favorite singer/actress...Lea Salonga. Not sure if you have heard of her, but she recently gave some concerts out your way. If you get a chance, look her up. She is from the Philippines. I saw her on Broadway in Les Miserables.
Well, it is late and I really have to get some sleep. Hope everyone has a beautiful night.
Dennis
Tanks for DA CONGAs on the fish. It is a rush to have a 30+ lber. on and have that fish jumping and running up and down the river. That's why we go every year for the past 23 yrs now. Lots o fun. GOLF tonite with BRO, then WINGs and YUENGs.
CHIEF, I hope BARRY has it? I'll ask him to bring it to YORK, then pick it up there. Suppose to have a smoke unit in it too.
B safe,
laz57
Mornin' boys. Sunny & 50 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. S'posed to be very pleasant until the bottom drops out Friday night. May have to bring in palm tree.
Lost power for several hours due to high winds yesterday. Spent afternoon directing traffic at busy intersection. Thousands of people moved by us without incident, yet still there were a handfull of nitwits that were on their own agenda (making their own lanes/cutting a turn unexpectedly in front of others/even a minor rear ender). Trust me, sir james, some people need, nay - demand a ticket from time to time.
Laz - Beauties!!! Now, please, wash your hands.
Good morning all,
It is cloudy and rainy in SE Indiana with temps in the 50s. I hope there is a "window over Terre Haute" at the soccer game tonight, or else it will be really miserable. I was at practice for a while and came home to mow the yard. I had not planned to do that, but the weather conditions were the best they were going to be for the next few days, and this frees up some of my time to the point where I might be able to enjoy next Monday off. We also watched "Glee". I had the regular fare on the dining car this morning before sending it to "Points East". TBIL for pickup after the game tonight. One thought did occur to me. If the game tonight is postponed due to lightning, they will have to play it on FRIDAY night. Imagine that. A high school soccer game on Friday night instead of football. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Aloha all. Cool and grey. The youngest has a few days off for some reason, maybe we'll go to the train museum in Union. Free during the week. Closing soon though. Laz, thought of you as got invited to go to WI and try to catch salmon. Never been. This buddy has all the gear though. Great pics! We have red light cameras all over the place, though a few towns have yanked them. All outsourced to essentially one 'clouted' company. Kurt, I couldn't get anywhere closer to the set to "Little Fockers" - too many security guards and trailers. Though there was no one else out there in that part of the park. So avoid being on the news though I'm sure I'm in a few survelliance cameras.... the old guy on the scooter. LOL.
Morning all. Cool and sunny. Warming into the mid 70's. 80's tomorrow. Did my job as props man at Church last night. One more practice Sat morning. Hope to disk somemore garden today and prepare greenhouse for plants. A little frost might pop up in the coming weeks so want to be prepared. Got a cucumber from volunteered ones where I disked the garden. They are loaded with little ones. If no frost in the next two weeks, will have second crop. Got to go to the gym. TV thing was Ok but she editied out the best parts. Stuck herself in a lot instead of the folks she interviewed.
jonadel How many of you remember the movie "A River Runs Throught It"? The year was 1992 and it was Robert Redford and Brad Pitt -- the scenery was awesome, I can't imagine anything more beautiful and relaxing. Seeing Laz and his BRO brought that movie to my mind immediately. I should see if I could find that movieon Blu Ray now that I have a decent TV. Sorry for digressing.
Had that one on tape and now on DVD. Watch it every so often. Great movie.
Have a good one. Later
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cool 38 degrees. Sun is trying to shine. Going up to 64 today, with some rain, later.
Today is a busy day. Wife is going grocery shopping. Gas is at $2.39 a gallon, which is still too high,compared to the price of a barrel of oil.
I will run trains today ,this afternoon. I have some nice pictures to post on this Sunday's SPF.
Dining car arrived from "Points West", and we had the usual for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Chuck
rtraincollectorit seems we have a traitor amonst us buckeye and blueberry seems we have a so-call northern that claims he likes grits. Trying to get in good with chief and pat. If this keeps up we may have to see the color of his nose
it seems we have a traitor amonst us buckeye and blueberry seems we have a so-call northern that claims he likes grits. Trying to get in good with chief and pat. If this keeps up we may have to see the color of his nose
Good morning all. Good morning RT.
What do you call someone in SC that knocks GRITS?
Buckeye - I didn't make it to Eagle Scout, but I had my Butt kicked in scouts and it set me straight. Those were the days when parents understood the value of others helping to discipline their kids. Our High School principle used a paddle. Try that today!
I enjoyed the Tardis ride last night. BTW, we need more heat in the Tardis. Don's neighbor was all goose bumps last night. Maybe she needs SJ to warm up some of that Banilla for her. TBIL and waiting!
Speaking of the Tardis, I ran across this the other day:
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