We were closed due to some light snow when I came on shift, but now we are open for business. Sounds like we have a pretty good snow storm coming early next week though.
Doug M. - glad the book made ok. Hope to hear more educational success stories about your son!
SJ - thanks for the tip on the electronic e-unit (would that be ee-unit?) in another thread. I looked up Dallee Electronics. Sounds like what I will need to convert the new trolley to standard operation.
Brutus - thinking of you and the family
Engineers and programmers have all left so it's fairly quiet now. We have been playing more compressor bingo w/ the receiver we are about to put on, but what's new. Probably have some more fun early next week. Our downtown staff hates playing in the snow, but this is where the photons hit the dish.
More fun w/ electronics tonight. Gotta go, time to switch observers.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Nice visit tonight with SJ. Good friends and good conversation. SJ liked the new Lionel CC 2338 so well, I decided to get one too. Here he is with both Geeps, also pictured are his NYC F3's
Brutus- My heartfelt prayers for your wife, you and your entire family. Your faith will see you through!
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Good Evening All !
First Good Luck and many prayers for tomorrow for Mr. & Mrs. Brutus !
Had a great day today, did sign up for a class in local adult school. Course is "Digital Camera and Elements 8.0" sounds like fun. Six hours a week for 2 months, cost $30.
More crazy stuff going on here! Calif Air Resources Board have decided that to comply with Green House objectives, tire inflation will play an important part. The program says that when you go to a service station or repair facility, the facility MUST check your tire pressure and adjust it. IF they offer to do it free you CANNOT deny the service. IF they require a service charge, you must either pay it, OR provide a written statement or verification that the inflation was correct. This verification must be by an independent 3rd party. If you don't pay, and decline the service and can't prove compliance within the past 30 days. You are determined to be "uncooperative" and subject to $1,000 fine or 6 months. The facility must also keep records and provide them to the CARB.
Just cant believe the idiots we have in power here!! How did they get there?
Don
rtraincollector sorry Ole Timer was Rock Island my mind is going batty lol
sorry Ole Timer was Rock Island my mind is going batty lol
as if we did not already know.
Charlie, so good of you to go help that old man run his trains. Poor thing would not have any fun if not for you.
Pat, no worry. Last time I was in Columbus, Buckeye and I had lunch together. I slipped a microchip in his tea glass. When swallowed, it will stay in his system. We track everywhere he goes.
CA Air Board is after Shake and Bake. He has been emitting some bad fumes. Kaye and Chris are continously having to run out of the house.
Long day but a warm one. Warmer tomorrow. Pond ice thawing fast. Beavers try at building is gone again. Now off to bed.
Brutus, prayers for the wife but all will be OK. God bless.
Good night all.
PS: got nice email from Direct TV. Sent them a reply detailing all the problems I have had with them since 16 months ago. Then got email saying that they were sorry. That any past problems and the install screw up was no reason to cancel my contract. That they required 12 to 24 months and they are saying I have 2 more months left [could charge me $20 per month for two months]. Replied that their reps have been saying my contract was up and they could take their serivce and cram it. Also told them I was contacting my AG's office. No reply so far but I expect a nasty one. Real pieces of work.
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Charlie, SJ,
I have the 1997 issue of the 2338, but that new version looks so much nicer. The 1997 issue had plastic sideframes, and the die cast ones on the new 2338 look like a huge improvement. I am starting to regret buying that foosball table earlier this week a little. Did you shoot any video?
Chief,
You should ask Brent about Direct TV. We have had Dish since 2000, and have never had any complaints. Their customer service is top notch.
Brent,
I almost joined you regarding injuries while working around the house the other day. I was using the ice chopper to remove ice from the driveway, and I wasn't paying too much attention. The next thing that I notice is that the blade is right against the tip of my left shoe. If it landed any further back, it would have been ugly. I will be sending you an email regarding my trip to Best Buy.
Not much going on today. I spent the morning and afternoon fixing the wheels on my 342AC as well as giving it a general tuneup. I probably should wash the boiler and tender shell to remove the dirt, but I am afraid of hurting the lettering. I need to go to the PO tomorrow to get some boxes so that I can store some of the items from the Christmas layout.
dbaker48 More crazy stuff going on here! Calif Air Resources Board have decided that to comply with Green House objectives, tire inflation will play an important part. The program says that when you go to a service station or repair facility, the facility MUST check your tire pressure and adjust it. IF they offer to do it free you CANNOT deny the service. IF they require a service charge, you must either pay it, OR provide a written statement or verification that the inflation was correct. This verification must be by an independent 3rd party. If you don't pay, and decline the service and can't prove compliance within the past 30 days. You are determined to be "uncooperative" and subject to $1,000 fine or 6 months. The facility must also keep records and provide them to the CARB. Just cant believe the idiots we have in power here!! How did they get there?
Don, That's why so many small company's are either closing their doors or moving out of state. Between the outrageous taxes and the stifling regulations it's not surprising the state is on the verge of bankruptcy.
Sorry bout the rant.
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Cloudy and high 30's again today. Some grass has reappeared in the yard.
Brutus - prayers for youo and your wife.
Charlie - glad to hear that you continue to improve.
DDG - I wonder who is going to dictate what the tire pressure should be - CARB or the manufacturer who has spent countless hours of testing and development to make the vehicle ride and handle properly. Then there are people like me, who do things like put big fat 60 series tires on '78 Aspens. I'm sure that would be found illegal somehow.
Got my 666 back together and ran it some tonight. Good smoker, and had it pulling 12 box cars and a caboose. That is about all it wanted. Had to throttle jocky it to lift the train with minimal wheel spin.
Later, all.
Morning all
Jim F - My morning prayers are being offered for your wie and her recovery.
May God bless
Jim
HI GUYZ,
30 and nice here to get to 45. Its FRIDAY.
BUCKEYETGIF!!!!
CHARLIE and SIR JAMES, looks like fun time there. Sounds like a MOTTS meeting? Michigan Organized Toy Train Summit?
BRUTUS, good luck today.
Stay frosty,
laz57
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a mild 40 degrees. Going down to 38 today ( ?? ), with cloudy skies.
Today, is busy this morning. I have some errands to run. Feels good to get out and about again. Gotta take it slow. That's not easy. Then, I will have 2 hours of " Train Therapy " this afternoon.
Don Baker....You need to buy a set of solid rubber tires. It will be a cold day in hell, before I pay someone to put air in my tires.
Dining car just rolled in and had a big choice for breakfast. We have Cheerios and blueberry muffins ( naturally ) and some fresh pastries to choose from.
Buckeye...We heard from him last night. He has gone south for a special mission. Deep south. Be careful. Those Suthern people are nasty.
TGIF
Y'all have a great Friday.
Chuck
Hello all
Quick check in this am.
Got Brutus and family on my mind.
Continued prayers.
I'll check in tonight.
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Good morning all,
It is warmer in SE Indiana with temps in the 40s. Played family game with "saucy wench" last night and then got a hair cut. More prayers for Brutus and family. Patrick and I will be more than happy to split driving chores on Tardis. Guys, get those beacons lit and I will be by after "Numb3rs" tonight. Don B., still shaking my head over tire inflation rules. Glad I am not there (no offense intended). Long day at work ahead. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training.
Mike C. from Indiana
Great night on the chat last night ... SJ had me laughing again . Got shot down on an item I did'nt need on Ebay .... luckily . Still waiting on a few really want items to end .... wife walked in with my dual floodlight tower last night .... got a heck of a deal on it on Ebay though .
DON .... great idea on that class ... have been playing with the new digital slr and son has been teaching me but I may have to enroll in a class here .... plus he said they go on photo excursions and have a club . He told me to stop wasteing the camera's ability ... LOL .
Brutus ... tell Char I'm throwing in lil prayers all day .... give Chewy a head rub for me .... don't ever want the evil eye and end up like SJ from it .... .... it's too cold outside .... plus the neighbors watching him on the front porch .... <==== private joke from last night
ChiefEaglesPat, no worry. Last time I was in Columbus, Buckeye and I had lunch together. I slipped a microchip in his tea glass. When swallowed, it will stay in his system. We track everywhere he goes.
Coaded message follows. I am sure northerners can't comprehend pig Latin.
oodga ovema on the icroma hipca
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
Woke up this morning thinking of Brutus' wife and the family's challenges today. Prayers, brother. Jack.
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
LawsonFarmsRR ChiefEagles Pat, no worry. Last time I was in Columbus, Buckeye and I had lunch together. I slipped a microchip in his tea glass. When swallowed, it will stay in his system. We track everywhere he goes. Coaded message follows. I am sure northerners can't comprehend pig Latin. oodga ovema on the icroma hipca Pat
ChiefEagles Pat, no worry. Last time I was in Columbus, Buckeye and I had lunch together. I slipped a microchip in his tea glass. When swallowed, it will stay in his system. We track everywhere he goes.
Pat....you accidentally forgot to code the whole message and gave us Nawtheners a head start. So far we have "blank blank on the blank blank.".
RockIsland52LawsonFarmsRR ChiefEagles Pat, no worry. Last time I was in Columbus, Buckeye and I had lunch together. I slipped a microchip in his tea glass. When swallowed, it will stay in his system. We track everywhere he goes. Coaded message follows. I am sure northerners can't comprehend pig Latin. oodga ovema on the icroma hipca Pat Pat....you accidentally forgot to code the whole message and gave us Nawtheners a head start. So far we have "blank blank on the blank blank.".
Thought you might appreciate or need a head start!
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good Morning
It was 35 degrees this morning. What a suprise. I can see the grass again but there is still Some snow.
Chief, thats what kids are for, to help us old folk. Of course my boys only stop by when they are invited to dinner. Seem like thats when they remember where we live. Had a fun time with Charlie last nite we ran out of time way too soon. Everyone have a great weekend.
Mr and Mrs. Brutus prayers for a full recovery......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
Ole Timer DON .... great idea on that class ... have been playing with the new digital slr and son has been teaching me but I may have to enroll in a class here .... plus he said they go on photo excursions and have a club . He told me to stop wasteing the camera's ability ... LOL .
Old Timer, I have taken one before a few years ago. It was really great, a fun subject, learned a lot, plus a great opportunity to add some variance to the day. Meet some nice people also.. Win, win, all the way around. Couldn't recommend it high enough. Especially if there is a community college in your area, and the weather doesn't prevent the travel.
Good mornin', Ya'll, From Overcast Taxachusetts,
Today is day nine of what seemed to start out as a common cold. I've been dragging, no fever. It occured to me yesterday that body aches, a headache, eye socket pressure, clogged ears, and vertigo were more than head cold symptoms. To avoid one of those middle of the night emergency room visits where you plunk down 100 bucks and then wait for 4 hours to be seen, I elected to schedule something at the Doctor's office instead and lucked out....an opening! Sinusitis. They took a chest xray to rule out pneumonia too and started me out on antibiotics which can only be described as horse pills. Getting them down whole was problematic for me. May chop them in half going forward.
Dish-DirecTV-Fio-Comcast.....glad to hear that no matter whom we select the problems remain and only by the grace of God do things work out on the front end, and then stay that way.
RaySP.....10 inches of rain?!? I have visions of flooding and toy train damage.
SJ/Charlie.......nice score on the Milwaukee Road GP7s. Even better, the two of you get to get together and play with them.
Chuck......solution to no beer fridge down in the train room......a cooler.
Dennis.......with your FasTrack, do you run power to a terminal section at the farther out parts of the layout or do you just wedge wire into a straight section where needed?
CNW......son passes math. YESSSSS! If you didn't already tip a few in celebration, you must stop, smell the roses, and then do so.
So DougDG, RaySP, and Don......don't forget to take pictures and post them from your day out surfing.
RT......congrats on 4000 posts. Only 7000 behind Chief.
Hope Rich's job interview went well.
Don......I also took a photography class. Nikon sponsored. Immediate and dramatic improvement in my photography skills. Then everyone noticed I was the go-to guy when it came time to take pictures. That is a two edged sword because others always asked me to be the one to bring a camera and to take pictures at events. The class is really worth it as you will find. And the Adobe Photoshop software helps make your shots look a cut above the rest to other people even though you know the original wasn't so hot!
Chief....if you do have to contact the AG's office about the satellite TV issues, make sure you don't tell them you know any of us. It has taken years for us to establish these new identities and find some peace.
Have a good day everyone.
Jack
MichRR714
SJ flaunting his new man boobs. And (23)38s. Nice.
LawsonFarmsRR RockIsland52 LawsonFarmsRR ChiefEagles Pat, no worry. Last time I was in Columbus, Buckeye and I had lunch together. I slipped a microchip in his tea glass. When swallowed, it will stay in his system. We track everywhere he goes. Coaded message follows. I am sure northerners can't comprehend pig Latin. oodga ovema on the icroma hipca Pat Pat....you accidentally forgot to code the whole message and gave us Nawtheners a head start. So far we have "blank blank on the blank blank.". Thought you might appreciate or need a head start! Pat
RockIsland52 LawsonFarmsRR ChiefEagles Pat, no worry. Last time I was in Columbus, Buckeye and I had lunch together. I slipped a microchip in his tea glass. When swallowed, it will stay in his system. We track everywhere he goes. Coaded message follows. I am sure northerners can't comprehend pig Latin. oodga ovema on the icroma hipca Pat Pat....you accidentally forgot to code the whole message and gave us Nawtheners a head start. So far we have "blank blank on the blank blank.".
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Whenever I need a laugh, I do not have to look far. You could not make up the conversations that occur here.
Keep on training,
Hi All,
The angels were dancing yesterday @ 1:39pm yesterday. Madison Michele came into this world weighing in at 8lb 13oz ! Nothing better than the miracle of life.
ALSO, our thoughts and prayers for Mrs. Brutus and others in need.
Good almost afternoon everyone. Big prayers lifted for Mrs.Brutus, and the rest of the family. We can only imagine the thoughts they are thinking and the experience they are going through.
Only one big case for today and since I am on call, I am going in shortly. Doing a little research for the next movie project. Wife has a load of "honey-dos" for me to get to. Will have to wait till after work to handle those. With any luck, I'll get home early enough to get most of it done.
Chief, we have the left flank covered for any northern invasions. According to the weather folks, we are in the process of repelling the last Yankee invasion and should hit the 50s today. We have a full gym at the hospital and today I am signed up to do the personal training thing. Time to get this carcass in shape....I know, round is a shape, but that is not the one I want.
HOpe it is a good day for everyone.God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
rtraincollector LawsonFarmsRR RockIsland52 LawsonFarmsRR ChiefEagles Pat, no worry. Last time I was in Columbus, Buckeye and I had lunch together. I slipped a microchip in his tea glass. When swallowed, it will stay in his system. We track everywhere he goes. Coaded message follows. I am sure northerners can't comprehend pig Latin. oodga ovema on the icroma hipca Pat Pat....you accidentally forgot to code the whole message and gave us Nawtheners a head start. So far we have "blank blank on the blank blank.". Thought you might appreciate or need a head start! Pat didn't need no hint grand parents spoke it all the time and they were yankee's "good move on the micro chip"
No problem, Pat......we Yanks are resourceful AND have brains. Got together and watched a bunch of Three Stooges reruns, learned something, and we were able to decipher the message. Jack.
Good afternoon all,
Congrats, Papadiesel. Dennis W., forget the personal trainer, just kick the soccer ball with the kids. Much more fun. Interesting the lack of commentary here on the possible Lionel Marklin buyout. Of course not much to say until deal becomes final. Hmmm....if Chief is guarding the right flank and Dennis the left, who is watching Atlanta?? I have strategically placed a Yankee lass there to keep the door open for us....he, he, he. I hope everyone has a good day.
Afternoon all. Man, my day has been screwed up. Before finishing my sceond cup of coffee, Grady [neighbor] came up wanting to trim some trees/shrubs. Had to go get chain saw and then get truck out for the limbs. Hauled two loads to the pond. By the time we finished, shirt sleve weather. Yes, from frost to greenhouse exhaust fan running almost constantly [set on 90 degrees]. Guess the Yankee cold has retreated north. Now to shower and shave. Wifey coming home at 3 to go to movie at 4. Sent Direct TV a full write up of all the bad experiences from taking original order, thru the miss-billing, original install delayed two times by installer, charging me for equipment that was already there and working, rude reps and so on until now. All they want to concentrate on is this one missed install. Been sent to a senior customer rep. Chat later.
Mike C, chase a round white ball??? Can't eat it when you catch it.
PapaD, congrats.
LA bad air allert!!!! Don Baker just passed through town.
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