Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Hey Jon - Been riding all week (no riding today,took the day off)
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. Good morning RT
Jim - Oxycotton is not addictive - Like tobacco wasn't addictive, so said the CEOs of the tobacco companys.
RRC - Great frog story. Need to remember that one.
Banks - Have Yearlings - will travel!
Chief - Our elections here in Virginia, state and local, couldn't have gone better. Our state will lead the quick turnaround.
LAZ57 - How did you get that one past the powers that be??
Lee F - I have had problems recently with trainz.com. Only shipping part of an order and saying it all shipped, then blaming their soft ware for not finding one of the items in their warehouse.
TBIL Until then.
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
...I can't seem to find it; Kids go out to the mailbox and see if there's an invitation in there...
Greetings from the Heartlands where it's another beautiful day in paradise! Spent the entire weekend doing necessary yard work so spring won't be so bad, we have five acres (half in heavy timber) and we love it but at the end of the 2nd day of hard work I was beat, I still need to get down to the meadow and cut up a couple of trees that fell this summer -- always something.
Had a tremendous day yesterday. Spent the afternoon talking with WW II Vets and then escorting them to a pre flight dinner. This is the last Honor Flight this year to DC so they can see their memorial and all of the others, 350 on their way right now. Watching their faces and accepting their handshakes really gets to me, two of them just broke down with sheer gratitude for what was and is happening. I struggled for a minute or two. We stood in the rain/wind and cool temps but no one left or even thought about it. I rode home in the dark and sprinkles, glad it was only a 20 minute ride. They truly are The Greatest Generation!
Youngest son gets married next weekend (about time, he's 30) so I'm trying maintain a low profile around here ... I have no opinions (like anyone would want to hear them) and I just keep smiling. It is going to turn into a huge family reunion and I am looking forward to that. Weddings certainly are more fun than funerals, hope everyone has safe travels as we have guests from both coasts coming in.
Big project today -- loading my entire CD collection onto this laptop, will take most of the day but worth it. Then it will loading onto iPods the ones I really care about the most.
Buckeye -- the kiss of death has happened to the Hawkeye's, they are on the front page of Sports Illustrated this week, that should do it. Fortunately I will not be able to see the Hawkeye's vs Buckeye's game on the 14th .... wedding.
Brent -- hope you heal fast. I think every time I use power tools or the CHAIN SAW how fortunate I have been over the years ... especially the chain saw. Take care and don't rush the healing process, go slow!
I thought I would stow the bike for the winter this week but this weekends forecast is FANTASTIC, it can wait one more week.
Enough rambling.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Hi Guys...
Thanks for all the well wishes. I was running between the hospital and home last night taking care of my gang. I appreciate all the support. You Guys are great!
Toni and Jack are doing well this morning and I should have them home Friday night.
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
fifedog Mornin' boys. Mornin' English. Mornin' Peg. Sunny & 34 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Gonna run the littlest princess to choir practice in a moment. MichRR ----> . PM 1225 would be most appropriate. anjdevil - No sutures...SUPER GLUE and duct tape. 88 - The boys back at the shop are designing kevlar whities just for you.
Mornin' boys. Mornin' English. Mornin' Peg. Sunny & 34 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Gonna run the littlest princess to choir practice in a moment.
MichRR ----> . PM 1225 would be most appropriate.
anjdevil - No sutures...SUPER GLUE and duct tape.
88 - The boys back at the shop are designing kevlar whities just for you.
Super Glue & Duct Tape with Kevlar Whities --- darn near fell off my chair - nice one Fifey!!
Was 51 this AM up to 79. Final stages of NJ trip planned, should leave Friday afternoon.
I will ask for prayers for my little one. She is having issues...obviously no one can solve them. Thanks!
Put in for a job with the company at PHI airport, we'll see if thing s happen either here or there. Need to make a move somehow, just hope it will work out.
OK, check back later!
Good Morning,
Supposed to cool off some in the next few days, get down to 67 overnight and near 83 for a daytime high, instead of 76 overnight and near 90 for a daytime high. Still unusually warm for November here in south Florida. Maybe my air conditioner will get a chance to rest a little bit this weekend.
Also heard that FPL is supposed to give back some to customers because of overcharging for fuel in the past year or two, was on the news last night. I may get a $45.00 refund on my electric bill.
Have been over to the Bachmann website to order some parts for my Williams trains, not everything listed on the website will let you order it, the little order it box is missing.
Also having a problem with my MTH PS-1 tender uncoupling by remote. Looks like a trip to Miami to Ready To Roll may be in order to see if they can find out what is going on with it.
Tried running my Williams GP-9 with a set of older Williams passenger cars and had a wire come off of the light socket and short out. Looks like I have to solder some wires back on very soon.
Lee F.
Rich? well I guess it's those big SS checks everybody seems to think We get. But then I have money instead of a mansion on lake front property.
"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
Mornning. Crisp morning but warming. Haircut and 4 Runner emissions/safety inspection. Now go renew plate and one for Ranger trailer. New thing in NC. Have to have inspection done just before renewing plate. Off to gym right now. Then go to Lowes. Paying neighbor [he has been approved for SS disability without a lawyer] to help get up leaves [mainly to let him earn his financial assistance from me]. Good guy. Keeps garden going all summer. Disked it up and gave him turnip seeds and fertilizer. Got a good crop of turnips and spinich going. Even though he can not have a regular job due to his wound [from home invasion being shot] still not healing, he will still get out and do things.
sir james I Going to the credit union to buy a CD but the rates around here are an outright insult. Enjoy your hump day....S.J.
Going to the credit union to buy a CD but the rates around here are an outright insult. Enjoy your hump day....S.J.
Rich retiree.
Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good Morning
Overcast and coool almost cooold.
For a small group of friends we sure have a lot of mountains to climb. Prayers to all in need.
Eggs corn beef hash and one toast this AM. Going to the credit union to buy a CD but the rates around here are an outright insult. Enjoy your hump day....S.J.
Good morning all,
It is cloudy, rainy and cooler in SE Indiana with temps in the 40s. Watched "V" last night. I will give it a few more weeks before deciding "Yea" or "Nay" on it. It does have some hotties on it. I had bran muffins on the dining car for breakfast before sending it to "Points East". Eleven touches with the soccer ball again last night. Have to work on consistency. TBIL. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
HI GYZ,
29 and frost on da pumpkins. gotta conference to go to tomorrow. All shop teachers, talking about their tools? Can't wait!
Stay frosty,
laz57
Mid 60's and sunny here today. I really enjoy this time of year. Found it very hard to go back into the plant after lunch....
Brent - what some people won't do for a little attention and unusual clothing! Take care of yourself while you are healing.
Super Streets - Detroit is already half way there with their turn right and U turn to go left system.
Congratulations Charlie. 'No childhood is complete without a train.' I think you said this was going to be a C section. Hope mom is doing well.
Lots of life's ups and downs lately. Prayers for those who need them.
Later.
Bed time. Election went outstanding. Now have majority on Wake County School Board.
No calls from Brent so I guess he has his own drugs.
Good night all.
Evenin' All.
Charlie, Big Congrats !
Brent, I'll go for 101. You know like in "Power Tools 101".
Traffic circles in West Texas in the 60's were crazy.
for all in need.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
www.sd3r.org
Proud New Member Of The NRA
RRCharlieThe nurse's comment in the ER-"Power tools, right?" reminds me of a true story about my Dad. He worked 44 plus years for the NYC in the Track Department. He and the crew were working on a turnout at a junction when he managed to do a major number by smashing his thumb. The nurse said, "Well Mr. Hazen, How did you hurt your thumb?" Dad's response, 'I was cutting the nuts off of a frog." The nurse asked no more questions!!!
The nurse's comment in the ER-"Power tools, right?" reminds me of a true story about my Dad. He worked 44 plus years for the NYC in the Track Department. He and the crew were working on a turnout at a junction when he managed to do a major number by smashing his thumb.
The nurse said, "Well Mr. Hazen, How did you hurt your thumb?"
Dad's response, 'I was cutting the nuts off of a frog."
The nurse asked no more questions!!!
Good evening all,
Normally I don't post at night, but there is too much news not to comment on. Charlie, congrats on the new addtition! That is good news indeed. Brent, I'll take the over (+70) and thank God you were not hurt worse. Thanks for the update. Jim, prayers for your daughter. That stuff is nasty to kick. Believe me I know how dangerous it is. Brutus, glad to hear some progress on your wife's situation. I know there are some others with situations as well, but I can not recall them all.
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL Ride Amtrak. It's the only way to fly!!!
Hello all,
Another quick sip before bed, Decaf please.
Charlie -Congratulations,
Brent-Wow, that could have been much worse.
Brutus- Good news, keep up the pressure. They may try to delay.
Phish- continued prayers
Anjdevil- a good Mom is hard to keep down.
Started picking corn. Crop seems well but a touch on the moist side. about 25% picked and the crib for our use is full. The rest is cash.
Beef went to the butcher yesterday. I'm in the market for four yearlings. Got to clean the freezer before next Saturday. There will be meat to wrap.
I'm off to bed
Prayers for all who may need them
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Good Evening all
It is a beautiful evening out tonight.
Brent – Prayers of thanksgiving that it was not as serious as it could have been. I feel your pain. Many scars and stitches from accidents over the years.
Thank you all for your prayers, and we will need more of them. Well, I’ll catch you all up on what is going on. Our eldest daughter got messed up with oxycotton and went into rehab this past February. That is when the grandkids moved in with us. She got clean and as we have now found out, started using again about a month ago. What tipped us off was money missing from our bank account. We had her arrested and her parole officer says she will go back into rehab or jail. We are going for custody of the kids, we are their guardian now. They kids are our priority and our daughter is the only one who can choose to make a change in her life. She will need our continued prayers.
God can make good come from even the most evil situation. We will find the good here too.
May God bless
Jim
Good Evening
Windy cold day. Stayed in the 40s.
No more news from Charlie but I am sure all is well.
We did vote and shop, then spent the rest of the day at home. I shall wait for the Tardis, banilla ready...S.J.
Thanks guys!
Charlie - BIG CONGRATULATIONS BIG GUY!
JimSP - sorry, I missed it too, prayers are out there for you and yours. Prayers for all of us and ours. This has been a tough year on everyone I think.
88 - Remember to read and understand the manuals that came with your power tools, and to always wear these - safety glasses Heal up fast, or the list will keep growing - that's what I think!
RT - I sure remember your tablesaw fun too! Makes me a little extra cautious!
Don, Chief, etc - they just put in one of these around here somewhere, but it involved turns that went under and around etc to avoid t-bones I guess.
Tardis is ready and I think Doug just popped up on the screen, so gotta run - banilla!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Congratulations Charlie!!!
Used BRIO can be found everywhere!!!!
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
laz 57BIG CONGA!!!! CHARLIE!!! laz57
BIG CONGA!!!!
CHARLIE!!!
Great NEWS !!!
Don
lionroar88Post surgery follow-up is tomorrow morning so I should have all the gorey details... number of stitches... can I get an Over/Under on this one? I've got 70 as my target.
Post surgery follow-up is tomorrow morning so I should have all the gorey details... number of stitches... can I get an Over/Under on this one? I've got 70 as my target.
I'll take the under (<70).
Charlie,
Congratulations.
Brent,
I think I smell a conspiracy here. Fife probably rigged the saw so he could recruit a crew member for the sailboat. All kidding aside, I hope that heals quickly for you. If that happened to me, I wouldn't be able to keep my cool. I'd bleed out while screaming.
RT,
I remember what happened to you with the table saw. I thought about that every time I made a cut. I just made sure that my work area was clean and I never, ever took my eyes off the blade.
Excellent news Charlie,wishing you all the best.
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