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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, November 12, 2009 12:06 PM

Hey just received the MTH 2010 Vol 1 in the mail.  And just pre-ordered a Premier WESTERN MARYLAND GP35 from page 83.Approve

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Posted by MichRR714 on Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:58 AM

 SJ- prayers its just a quick fix.  Glad they are taking care of the problem.

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Posted by SPMan on Thursday, November 12, 2009 11:14 AM

Good morning all, belated thanks to all our veterans for their service. 

Chief, we could use some of that rain out here.

I have to get serious about organizing my train boxes.  I am being taken over by them.  I have something in every nook and cranny but not stacked effecientlyWorked on cleaning the layout a little yesterday.  Enough dirt on it to grow vegetables probably.  So used to it, I thought it was part of the scenery.

Cal Stewart meet starts one week from tomorrow.  Where did the time go.  Got my marching orders yesterday to help out with the DCS demonstration layout at the meet. 

Pat, how could you run out of grits!  That is sacrilegious.  Sounds like you have a lot of livestock.

Cooler weather here for a few days with storm front passing through but no rain.

Later,

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:51 AM

Morning.  4.25 inches of rain.  Going to check pond later.  Had not filled yesterday afternoon as rain has been steady but not "flooding down".  That means runoff is going in steady but not at flood stage.  48 degrees so chilly.  Do not know if I will go to the gym today or not.  Nose has finally "stuffed up".   Had my big bowl of grits this morning.   Traveling box car should be at Brent's tomorrow.  Guess he is still alive.  No posts for a few days.  Wonder if he cut something else???? Wink  Guess if he had, Susie would have let some of us know. I think I am suceeding in moving this rough weather up Nawth to Maryland.  They need some rain and wind.  [told him to install an automatic bilge pump Whistling ].  Later

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Thursday, November 12, 2009 10:16 AM

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 Dried out enough now to have breakfast. All out of Grits.Big Smile Time for FarinaDinner

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RT - All out of Grits.Big Smile Time for FarinaDinner means spending the rest of the day in the Out House!Fat Man 6

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, November 12, 2009 9:29 AM

Good Morning

Frost on the ground this morning.Overcast but 50s later.

No plans for the day so far. # 2 son admitted to the hospital with blood poisoning. An open wound on his thumb got infected. He is doing fine and may be home today or tomorrow. Of course granny is worried, you know how mothers are.

Enjoy your day....S.J.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:52 AM

Pat you been yankeeisedWhistling

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Posted by rtraincollector on Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:50 AM

LawsonFarmsRR

 Good rainy morning:

Got soaked this morning on the tractor giving hay to the cows. Have to many calfs, need to take some to market once the weather clears.

Brutus - Would "Rabbit Tracks Ice Cream" be chocolate chip ice cream?Confused

Jim - Mix in wild turkeys with the deer and you have our place.

Chief - Great pictures of you on the NC.Thumbs Up Has your "pond" overflowed yet. I hear it is going to get up to 8" of rain!

Dried out enough now to have breakfast. All out of Grits.Big Smile Time for FarinaDinner

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Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:39 AM

 

Aloha from a sunny and cool Chicago where I hope to go Christmas shopping for the youngsters with my bride. Can't help but think of the Bugs-Daffy-Elmer routine "It's rabbit season! Duck season! Wabbit season! Duck season - Fire!" and Daffy gets blasted. LOL.

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Thursday, November 12, 2009 8:21 AM

 Good rainy morning:

Got soaked this morning on the tractor giving hay to the cows. Have to many calfs, need to take some to market once the weather clears.

Brutus - Would "Rabbit Tracks Ice Cream" be chocolate chip ice cream?Confused

Jim - Mix in wild turkeys with the deer and you have our place.

Chief - Great pictures of you on the NC.Thumbs Up Has your "pond" overflowed yet. I hear it is going to get up to 8" of rain!

Dried out enough now to have breakfast. All out of Grits, darn it.Disapprove

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Posted by cheapclassics on Thursday, November 12, 2009 7:07 AM

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the high 50s.  Long day already as I forgot my name tag and had to drive back home to get it.  Interesting trip for sure this morning.  I had bacon and biscuits on the dining car this morning for breakfast before sending it on to "Points East".  Dougnotagrump, I have watched the first two episodes of "V" and it is a remake of a series that was on in the late 70s (I think it was that time frame).  I will give it about three more episodes to get even somwhat interesting or I may drop it.  Quite frankly the only reason I am still watching it is that one of the actresses from "Lost" is on this show.  "Glee", on the other hand, is a winner.  It is not your typical high school melodrama.  TBIL and I can drive anytime tonight.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, November 12, 2009 6:56 AM

Mornin' boys.  Gale warnings and 43 in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Oh, and might not want to park your car in a low area.  Last night I was detailed to our local Wally-Mart, where Stephen King was doing a book signing.  Got to meet him briefly.  A lot taller than I imagined.

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Thursday, November 12, 2009 6:48 AM

Good Morning from overcast Southern Ohio

Man the deer are out and about lookin' for romance!  Looked like animal kingdom on the way in to work.  Need to go

May God bless

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, November 12, 2009 6:21 AM

Hi GYZ,

  44 and dreary again here.  Suppose to get some of IDA?  Not much else going on.

Stay frosty,

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Posted by 8ntruck on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:45 PM

Sunny, low 60's today. 

DDG - Nice piece of writing you posted. The freedoms we enjoy in this country are anything but free.  We owe a lot to our veterans and people currently serving in the armed forces.

My wife is moving around much better today.  The meds seem to be helping.  We are still worried that the root cause has not been treated.  She is to call the doctor tomorrow to talk about going back to work.  I suspect that she will be off the rest of the week. 

Anybody out there know of a source for 1/8" dia brass eyelets?  I need a couple to rivet the trucks back on some Marx cars.  Went looking on line last night without much luck.  Did find several Chinese companies who would happily supply 10,000 of them!  I'm going to call Train Tender tomorrow to see if he has something that could be adapted - his web site does not list these under Marx parts.  If all else fails, there is always good old K&S brass tubing.

Later all.

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Posted by sir james I on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:35 PM

Howdy All

Sunny and 50s today.

I had a busy morning doing some shopping but goofed off after that.

Waiting for the thingy, looks like Brutus has something for us but I will have the Banilla ready just in case.    S.J.

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Posted by Banks on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 8:14 PM

 Hello all.

Stopped by for a quick sip in the way to bed.

Mainly wanted to thank all of you who are veteransThumbs Up

 

Prayers for all who may need them.

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Posted by Brutus on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:41 PM

Happy Veterans Day!

My wife and I were both off today, but kids had school.  I dropped them off, hit McD's for biscuits and gravy, talked to SJ on the phone for a little bit, then called a buddy who retired and moved to Columbia, SC 5 years ago.  I hadn't talked to him in months - unfortunately, he has had some surgery, but he is doing great.  No world problems solved, but we talked for 2 hours.  Went out to lunch with my wife, then picked up some supplies at Lowes, but my back is still tweaked from the weekend, so just took it easy the rest of the day.  I talked to RT for a good while, played FEAR on the xbox, and started some chili for tomorrow while we ate sandwiches for dinner tonight.  Now we are watching some tv together and waiting for da giz to show up!

Tardis is about ready, need to get some rabbit tracks icecream onboard first though - see you all in a little while guys!

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Posted by dougdagrump on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 7:39 PM

Mike,

Are you watching V ? If memory is right isn't this a remake of a series that was done back in the 70's or 80's ?

Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 6:41 PM

Good evening all,

IIABSDISEI with temps near 60.  We did our bit to stimulate the economy today by doing lots of Christmas shopping.  When I got home, I washed and waxed the PT Cruiser in the fading daylight.  Probably missed some spots but at least it is better than nothing.  A big thank you to all the vets both living and deceased.  My dad's dad served in both World Wars and my dad was in the service during the Korean War.  I had bacon and biscuits on the dining car for breakfast courtesy of the "saucy wench" before sending it on to "Points East".  TBIL after "Glee".  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:42 PM

Still raining but lightly.  More wind than rain now.  Pond still not full.  Golden Corral has postponed their Vets Day meal until Monday???  [guess they think more folks will be at work then].  Went to Applebees.  Meal was free and paid for drink only [sweet ice tea].  Gave the waitress a big tip.  Had to show proof of service.  Guy I sat with [met there at door] had a laminated old ID card and I had my dog tags.

Baberuth73, good to have you on the "Pot".  Don't be a stranger.  Need help with these Yankees who do not like grits and sweet ice tea. WhistlingLaugh 

Later

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Posted by hscsltb on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:39 PM

Papadiesel, as the son of a boiler man I fly the flag daily.My father served on the USS Owen during Korea. God bless all veterans

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Posted by baberuth73 on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 4:31 PM

Chief I did manage to take a few photos in my all too brief railroad career. I'll try to get my daughter to post them soon. I don't have the equipment or the know how to do so. I have a good many of the yard at Linwood, NC, especially the engine servicing facility, as well as some I took passing through the yard at Charlotte. If any of you ever see engine 8886, one of the last standard cab dash 9's NS ordered, try to post a photo of it. This was one of my "pet" engines and I often wonder if it is still in service. I frequently check the rail pictures site but no luck.

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Posted by baberuth73 on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 3:56 PM

Thanks for the photos, Chief. They helped brighten an otherwise dismal day. I think I occupied the conductor's seat a time or two in that unit. Rain has eased up for now- maybe I"ll be able to work tomorrow and make a few pennies.

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 3:02 PM

Good afternoon and Happy Veterans Day.

May God bless

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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 3:01 PM

Papadiesel

Good Afternoon,

Doug, thanks for the poem.

Went to Mass this morning to remember our Veterans and pray for those still "IN HARMS WAY" !

It's depressing, not seeing many flags flying or people in patriotic attire. I think I'll call two shipmates I still communicate with.

Hey PAPA heres a salute to fellow sailor

this is my 3rd ship I was on

 

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Posted by Papadiesel on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 1:56 PM

Good Afternoon,

Doug, thanks for the poem.

Went to Mass this morning to remember our Veterans and pray for those still "IN HARMS WAY" !

It's depressing, not seeing many flags flying or people in patriotic attire. I think I'll call two shipmates I still communicate with.

"MAKE A GREAT DAY" ! PapaDiesel
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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 1:14 PM

Baberuth73 Sign - Welcome, we are getting it too.  In fact they say a new low will form off of our coasts and this will go on until Friday night or Saturday morning.  Thought you might like to see these [posted then earlier on here].

As a big NS fan, I was fortunate enough to ride this:

 

 
If you have NS photos, please post.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:43 PM

Jim (green probe) sent you an email

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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:30 PM

Old timer those tiny lights are good for one thing the "trash can" I still use the type we had as kids. I use them outside on our house and bushes. I don't use bulbs in the house because of the wifes fear of them and cats ( don't ask to complicated I don't even understand)

in fact I waited for after xmas and walmart was selling them all real cheap infact didn't get there for about 10 day and they still had some and they were like .10 on the dollar 90% off I was buying them the $6.00 set for .60 lol bought like 6 sets. will buy more this year probably after christmas but won't wait as long this time

Not to much going on today just a lazy day for a change talk to you all later

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