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COFFEE POT #2, February 2010 for all to take a drink and chat. Welcome all posters. 4 yrs old and still going. Sweet ice tea too.

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Posted by Ole Timer on Saturday, February 20, 2010 9:26 AM

WHOA !!!! Get a load of Chuck's tub .... Tongue  ..... heart shaped ... jets .... heater ... why you old playboy you !  Hugh Hefner has nothing on you . Does it have mirrors above and all around it ?  Blindfold

 CHIEF ..... sounds like the foxes and the beavers are having a field day with you ... LOL .  I can just hear them now in animal chatter .... " here he comes again ... let's have some fun "  .....  Laugh  and here we thought only a few guys on the forum teases him ..... Whistling  .... now the animals there joined in .... LOL .

 Jack .... that's funny as heck about the mower ..... Laugh   But you forgot one of those automobile massager thingys you plug into the cig lighter for the seat .... Shock

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Posted by sir james I on Saturday, February 20, 2010 9:26 AM

Good morning

Sun is up 38 for today but alas snow forecast for sunday nite into monday. Geeze I could have told them that, as soon as the snow melts we get more. It's the law.

I notice spring fever abounds here as talk of PJs, JDs, hot tubs, oh the goings on will alert the forum gods for sure. Granny fixed breakfast, eggs, bacon, hashbrowns and toast, hurray.

Enjoy your weekend...S.J.

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Saturday, February 20, 2010 8:55 AM

ChiefEagles

Morning.  Sunny and going into mid 60's.  Me, got to rush to neighboring Mayor's brother's funeral.  Then back to pick up rifle, check on aJD mower for oldest and maybe hit Miss Edna's before going to at wedding [Thumbs Down] on the other end of the county.  Later.  

I appreciate it, Dad.  Make sure it has cupholders this time.  Wink  And I hope your're not going to ride it all the way up here to deliver it like you did the last one.  The Merriland cops showed you no mercy on that one.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Saturday, February 20, 2010 8:07 AM

Morning.  Sunny and going into mid 60's.  Me, got to rush to neighboring Mayor's brother's funeral.  Then back to pick up rifle, check on aJD mower for oldest and maybe hit Miss Edna's before going to at wedding [Thumbs Down] on the other end of the county.  Later.  

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Posted by fifedog on Saturday, February 20, 2010 8:04 AM

Mornin' boys.  Sunny & 34 here in the Mid-Atlantic region...which is thawing out nicely.  Took middle princess for her birthday belly-button piercing.  Fifey-Wifey so proud...  Actually, #2 is a straight A Honors student, so a little ornamentation can't hurt.  Although not sure about that, as I get a little irritated when I poke a Q-tip in my navel, much less a pin.

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Saturday, February 20, 2010 7:43 AM

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Chuck.....did you get the jacuzzi yet?  It would be great to sooth what aches you if you can get the wife out of there. Big Smile  Anyone have one of those whirlpool apparati that hang off the edge of the bathtub?  I wonder how good they are.

Later, gang.

Jack

Jack,......We have a large heart shaped bath tub in the bathroom with 8 jets and a heater. I put it in when we built the house. It has 2 speed pulse action. Works great. Also, a ledge for candles and wine glasses. It is very soooooothing,

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Saturday, February 20, 2010 7:03 AM

Good Mornin, Ya'll, From Sunny Taxachusetts,

Just time for a touch and go.

Chief....continued prayers for your Mom. 

Laz.....ya sure 2 days of training are enough for you?  We think not.  Big Smile  When I was going to school at night we would get a break half way through and would bolt to the bar next door for a quick one.  Sometimes never made it back to class.  Big Smile 

Chuck.....did you get the jacuzzi yet?  It would be great to sooth what aches you if you can get the wife out of there. Big Smile  Anyone have one of those whirlpool apparati that hang off the edge of the bathtub?  I wonder how good they are.

Prayers continue for Roy's sister from me as well.

Later, gang.

Jack

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Posted by laz 57 on Saturday, February 20, 2010 6:53 AM

OH YEAH,

  CHIEF, nice gun!  Have fun with that one, and point that weapon down range.

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Posted by laz 57 on Saturday, February 20, 2010 6:51 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  Off to do teacher training today.  Got up took dog for walk then ran a easy mile on treadmill did ab work, threw the weights around.  I feel good hopfully this training will go fast?  Then maybe trains tonite?

Stay frosty,

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Saturday, February 20, 2010 6:26 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cold 10 degrees. Suppose to go up to 38 today, with some sunshine.

Today is a busy day. I have a project to work on and an errand to run. I might have some train time, later this afternoon.

Chief.....Prayers out for your Mom.  You too.

Dining car has arrived from " Points West " and we are having the usual for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Saturday.

Chuck

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Saturday, February 20, 2010 12:27 AM

Ole Timer

sir james I

Good Evening

Well it reached 40 today and with the sun some snow is gone.

Granny is home and in her PJs, a long week for her, Me I just goofed off.

S.J.

  Oh my .... granny gone for a week SJ .... and now she's running around the house in her PJ's .... you better behave yourself you onery rascal !  .......   Kisses   ..... Smile,Wink, & Grin   

Shock   Too much information!!!!!!  Laugh

Off to bed.  Bought rifle [Remington 700 CDL, pretty thing] and Leupold Scope [with Warn bases and rings].  David [owner of Hunters Haven] is putting all together and bore sighting [I have a bore sight but he wanted to do].  I'm suppose to zero at 200 yards.  Will then have "pins" for 300, 400 and 500 yards. 

Buddy, Mayor Pro-tem [may not be buddy as he is reason I have house at Kerr Lake as he has one up the street from me] Father passed away today.  His Mom is not doing well either.  He had just moved them to assisted living facility only a few months ago.  They had wanted to stay home and die there.  My Mom wants the same.  Trying to honor her wishes.

Was warm but breezy today.  Pruned grape vines.  Went to pond and sat in back of pickup for an hour and a half with .17 waiting for foxes to cross path and sewer easement.  Not a one came across.  If I was there with 9MM pistol, they would have run across several times.  One big one came out the other afternoon while I was unlocking cable.  Stood in the path about 50 yards away and laughed at me.  Then walked slowly into the woods.  Sent a 9MM his way and got close but they seem to know when the .17 is around.  Wonder if they will know when the .243 is there. Whistling  Beavers have NOT rebuilt their dam in the creek feeding the pond.  No signs of activity.  They suddenly appear and the disappear. 

Busy day tomorrow.  Want to run by Miss Edna's, look for a good used John Deere mower at Dealer's for oldest daughter [not going to buy her a new one], go to Garner NC for its Mayor's [who is my Buddy] Brother's funeral, pickup rifle and then wife's friend's wedding at 5 PM.

Sleep tight. 

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Posted by Brutus on Friday, February 19, 2010 11:07 PM

Looks like some good stuff going on today - excellent!

Well, I was talking with SJ and Wes and browsing and threw a bid on a 520 at the last second and won it - I think by 1 cent, seriously, because it put in my exact bid of 60.51, so the other guy must have bid within a dollar of that?  Maybe 60.50?  It has the pantograph and said to be in good shape and a fine runner, so I'm excited.  Wife is not as excited as I am Laugh  I better lay off the bids for a little while again!

Continued prayers for all.  All these prayers and intentions are really working guys, thanks so much.

TARDIS is ready and I think an adult beverage or two would not be remiss?  Let's go!  Laugh

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Posted by laz 57 on Friday, February 19, 2010 9:07 PM

Hi GUYZ,

  Ran trains tonite for 2 hrs., NO PILE UPs!!!!  Another great nite down on the layout.  I have a class tomorrow and Sunday in Harrisburg, so won't be on till later.  I gotta do what I gotta do?  Went to BARRYs and picked up a few scenery items today, got a way cheap at 24 bucks.  Had some nice banter going at the train shop. 

Stay frosty,

laz57

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Friday, February 19, 2010 8:55 PM

Evening all,

Just got home from Eucharistic adoration, during which I offered special prayers for Chief's Mom and Jim F's bride Char.

Tomorrow is the retreat for the folks entering the Church at Easter.  Going to be abusy day!

I received the 764 Station I got off ebay the other day.  It exceeded my expectations.  Very nice.  IT will look great on the new layout we're planning.

Going to rest some because morning comes early.

Good night and may God bless

Jim

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Posted by dougdagrump on Friday, February 19, 2010 8:53 PM

Evenin' All.

Saw a brite light in the east thinking the full moon was way out of it's cycle, finally realized it was just the candles on Buckeye's birthday cake. Laugh

Happy B-Day and many more to come ! Approve

Chief, Prayers for your mom.

The munchkin was here today, I'm pooped. Grampa fixed waffles and sausage for breakfast, his fav's. Will be at the museum on sunday, so far nobody else has signed-up yet. Got four complete trains packed, will probably add a passenger set to the fray and a couple of back-up engines in case of emergency.

Brutus, Sounds like Char is doing great. Thumbs UpThumbs Up

Haven't heard from Roy in awhile, hope his sister is doing well.

RT, Thumbs UpThumbs Up for the things you do.

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Friday, February 19, 2010 8:01 PM

Good Evening:

Trying to catch up on the Coffee Pot. You miss a lot by not logging in for a few days. I have been working long days. I used to be able to check in during lunch and dinner breaks but IT but a block on the forum. I called and they said that because it is an unsecure site it is blocked.

Chief: I am sorry to hear about your Mother. My prayers and thoughts are with her. The same goes to everyone with either themselves or loved ones with health issues or other problems.

Belated birthday wishes to everyone who has recently celebrated.

ON THE SUBJECT OF SCHOOLS: The trend in NJ is to eliminate the hands on shops in High Schools. The only shop left where my son attends is wood shop. The answer in eliminating them is that if the student is interested, let him go to the County Vocational and Technical School. Problem: The Vo-Tech is eliminating and combining manual trade classes and building state of the art facilities known as Academies for gifted and talented. Examples: Marine and Science Academy, Dance and Arts Academy. Meanwhile, the "Trade Schools" for the kids that really need it are suffering with worn and broken tools and equipment and old mismatched and damaged/worn desks and chairs. I have seen this first hand. The academies are top shelf. Could it be that the politicians kid's attend the academies? You have to be accepted. Not any kid can attend the academy. Only 800 in these nice facilities. I'm sorry, I am not being politically correct. I'll be quiet.

Time to turn in. Work day tommorrow.

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Posted by SPMan on Friday, February 19, 2010 6:30 PM

Chief, so sorry your mom is not doing well at this time.  My prayers are for her, you and your entire family.  God bless her.

Had Thursday night gang over last night. but we mostly had BS and no trains running.  I can't crawl under the layout yet and had no volunteers to take my place.  Actually, we listened to a lot of music while I was trying to copy a CD on loan from one of the guys featuring Traditional Jazz with Bob Schulz and his Chicago Rhythm Kings.  All of us are wana be musicians except one who is actually a drummer in a local jazz band.  We had cookies and cranberry drink.  A good time was had by all.

Rain is forcast for the next three days so I've battened down all the hatches (again) and getting ready.

Pat, what was that about the cows eating your house?  Maybe they are just lonesome and like to hang around the house at night.

House next door is listed for sale now and pictures are on the internet.  Hope we get a good new neighbor but like Forest Gump says, it's like a box of chocolate, you never know what you are going to get.

One of our Thursday night guys says he bought a MTH U.P. Northern #844 in proto 2.  It's the black one and he got it for a real good price off one of the buy sell forums on the internet.

Did a litttle walking this morning but have not been in the train room all day.  Like to watch some TV in the afternoon sometimes but shows are being preempted by the olympics so have to do something else like read when my eyes get better.

Buckeye, in case I forgot, Happy Birthday! Happy B-Day

Later, Ray

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Posted by Ole Timer on Friday, February 19, 2010 6:23 PM

sir james I

Good Evening

Well it reached 40 today and with the sun some snow is gone.

Granny is home and in her PJs, a long week for her, Me I just goofed off.

Ready for some banilla and a ride in the thingy...S.J.

  Oh my .... granny gone for a week SJ .... and now she's running around the house in her PJ's .... you better behave yourself you onery rascal !  .......   Kisses   ..... Smile,Wink, & Grin     ....... heading for the thingy / chat .... will fire her up and have all the boarding lights lit .... Captain

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Posted by sir james I on Friday, February 19, 2010 5:43 PM

Good Evening

Well it reached 40 today and with the sun some snow is gone.

Granny is home and in her PJs, a long week for her, Me I just goofed off.

Ready for some banilla and a ride in the thingy...S.J.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Friday, February 19, 2010 5:28 PM

Chief sorry to hear about your mother prayers for her are being sent.

Jack I enjoy my job as I'm one who loves meeting and inter reacting with people. Like to day I was in seeing my cardiologist and this guy calls one patient messing up his name and he then said how tall are you? he replied 6' 2 the guy goes well I'm not going to fight you and one lady went chicken and out of no wear I made a chicken sound and everyone busted.

Got my Virginian set in today with TMCC rectifier and 3 coal hoppers and a illuminated caboose. All looks great tried the engine and it runs good too. It has a pul-mor motor with magnatraction so its going to be a good puller.

 

Hope all have a good night talks to you all later.

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Friday, February 19, 2010 4:54 PM

Thanks for the kudos, Jack...Any time for my friends here on the pot.

Up to 65 today, still at work....Train show tomorrow

Under the classification of Will Lionel Build it....

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I'd like one Jerry, PLEASE!!

Back to the grindstone...

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Posted by hscsltb on Friday, February 19, 2010 4:36 PM

Chief,Ill keep you and your mom in my thoughts and prayers.Lots of stong shoulders here on the forum for you .RT sorry for your losses.Bless you for your dedication to our veterens.Im sure your friendship meant a lot in their last days.HAPPY BIRTHDAY Buckeye!!!! Don my father spent some time in Japan after his ship was hit off North Korea.He really enjoyed it there.

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Friday, February 19, 2010 4:21 PM

Trying to catch up here......

8N.......hope your Mom is recovering nicely, but a knee replacement will take some serious PT and time.  Prayers her sailing is as smooth as possible.

DougM......thanks for the Museum of Science and Industry link.  Why they ever replaced the iconic and stellar 6+ decades old O gauge layout is beyond me.  Granted, the new HO one is spectacular and they could do so much more with the same space, but......Sad Disapprove

RT.......your job has such impact and is a noble one.  Health care folks are exposed daily to the human side of the profession, so much so that I think it would be impossible for me to avoid developing some level of emotional attachment.  I don't know if I could ever do what you do.  Thumbs UpThumbs UpThumbs Up for the veterans you serve and the new life you bring to theirs.

Ray........now that your eye has been repaired you can pull your telescope back out of mothballs and report on Don's neighbor.

Pat......better to have the cows mooing outside your bedroom window at 3AM than inside at 3AM.. 

Later Gang,

Jack

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Posted by fifedog on Friday, February 19, 2010 3:53 PM

TGIF!!!   And thank goodness off of daywork.  Citizens have been tripping over themselves trying to rat out their neighbors for not clearing their sidewalks, shoveling snow in road, and stealing parking places.  And, YES, 911 actually takes and dispatches that nonsense.

I have spoken with 88...he is still digging out.

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Posted by fifedog on Friday, February 19, 2010 3:46 PM

dbaker - Okay, did I miss something Confused

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Friday, February 19, 2010 3:42 PM

Thank you to all my CTTCoffee Pot Friends and the Rascal Rebel for the Birthday wishes todayYeah!!

I didn't know it would be so much fun turning 30, so I rounded up some sayings from some really famous people to explain all the fun.  

Anonymous
Birthdays are nature's way of telling us to eat more cake.

Steven Wright
Last week the candle factory burned down. Everyone just stood around and sang, 'Happy Birthday.'

Father Larry Lorenzoni
Birthdays are good for you. Statistics show that the people who have the most live the longest.

George Burns
People ask me what I'd most appreciate getting for my eighty-seventh birthday. I tell them, a paternity suit.

Robert Frost
A diplomat is a man who always remembers a woman's birthday but never remembers her age.

John Glenn
There is still no cure for the common birthday.

Now off to eat some cake. Smile,Wink, & Grin

Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum. Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by fifedog on Friday, February 19, 2010 3:42 PM

Buckeye - Happy B-Day

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Friday, February 19, 2010 3:24 PM

DR. RICH ANJDEVIL2 is da man!!!!!!!!!!!  Doctor of car stuff.  My wife's car stuff. 

After 2 trips to the dealer and 4.5 days of the dealership service techs. scratching their heads.......   

His diagnosis was right on the mark with my car issue.  Plus he supplied me with links to technical service bulletins and a car forum.....right to the very posts from others with my car and exactly my problem. 

The service technicians concurred with Dr. Rich and fixed my car.

Congas, Rich.  And thank you!

Jack

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Friday, February 19, 2010 3:07 PM

Happy B-Day  BUCKEYE !!!!!!

BESIDES BEING INTELLIGENT AND GOOD LOOKING, YOU ARE AN EXCELLENT JUDGE OF CHARACTER BY SELECTING US AS YOUR FRIENDS.  TOO BAD ARE YOU ARE OLDER THAN DIRT.

Big Smile

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Friday, February 19, 2010 1:09 PM

Chief- I am sorry I missed the post about your Mom.  During Eucharistic Adoration this evening I will say extra prayers for your Mom.

Jim

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