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Posted by laz 57 on Monday, February 15, 2010 6:19 AM

HI GUYZ,

  17 here this morning to get 3-5 inches of SNO HI O!!!!!   Hopefully a 2hr delay?

Ran trains last nite for 2 hrs, NO PILE UPs.   All is good with the world.

Stay frosty,

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, February 15, 2010 12:01 AM

Off to bed.  Banks, too wet to plow here.  About time to prune grape vines.  Meetings starting at 11:45 until about 9 PM tomorrow.  About the same for Tuesday.   Did run trains today.  No derailments or pileups, LAZ [not like those Ohio guys].  

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Buckeye......."toxic grits"?  Isn't that redundant?

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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, February 14, 2010 11:20 PM

Jack, You nailed it on the "cookie cutter" NASCAR, at least for a lot of us old geezers who can still think back to the days of King Richard or even Bill Elliot in his Fords that just blew everything off the tracks for a few years. Then came the "better idea", restricter plates. Tongue

Kinda bummed about JJ being done in by the potholes that developed, guess all that rain and much colder than normal weather really deteriorated the transition areas.

Spent most of the time playing with the munchkin and his new RC Dinosaur, don't know which of us had the most fun with it.

Was a bit warm today, 84* and nuttin but sun. Whistling Ashamed 

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, February 14, 2010 10:25 PM

Bob,

         Whenever you can get the payment in the mail is fine.  I'll try to take a pic of the smoke unit tomorrow so that you can see it.

Banks,

             From what I've been hearing, I didn't miss much by not going to the show.  I think that a lot of people (including myself) just aren't in the buying mood like they are at the November show.

Brutus,

            I don't think you can transfer stuff from one gamertag to another. 

I sold my extra copy of the Lionel service manual by Kline on ebay for a nice profit this morning.  The reserve wasn't met until the last few seconds, so I was nervous.  I spent tonight playing foosball.  The collapse of the roof at the local ice rink also made national news earlier.  I am very suprised that no one was hurt after seeing what happened. 

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Sunday, February 14, 2010 10:21 PM

Buckeye......."toxic grits"?  Isn't that redundant?

8N......I had a nice conversation with my son and SIL about this vanilla Nascar stuff.  They just don't get it.  I think that the reason Nascar has lost it's appeal for me and hence for some is that the cars look the same and receive so little mention during a race.  Sure, there were years when certain marques dominated; but the others always seemed to come storming back.    

When you were watching a Nascar race 45 years ago there was no mistaking what make of car you were watching.....and the excitement spread to the showroom and then to the street.

Nascar pushes parity; and conformity helps make affordability an aid in keeping things afloat, if you can call fielding a team and a car affordable.  I just can't get fired up by the drivers only.         

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Posted by submmbob on Sunday, February 14, 2010 9:43 PM

 Finally got up in time enough to go for a walk. I just had time to make it down to switchback #7, maybe a half mile total. Bright sunny day with a lot of snow on the ground and desert on the valley floor. Nothing quite like Arizona.

 

Somebody help me dig out the 'scope! This is where the plows push all the snow from the site.

 

The 2025 in the Mt. Graham Boiler Shop. Cleaned up very well. I had to clean the corrosion off the railings and hit w/ clear coat. The detail on this one is really neat. Thanks to Jim T. I'll have a smoke unit coming for it. NavyJack - I'm pretty sure the piston is activated by the left crosshead hitting the lever. The diagrams in the book made more sense when I had it apart last night.

 

Hope everyone has a good week!

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Posted by 8ntruck on Sunday, February 14, 2010 9:20 PM

Wow.  Haven't checked in since last Wednesday!

Great news Brutus.  It is always nice to get the whole family home.

There was a discussion about how NASCAR has changed over the years.  Boy, has it.  They have legislated out the technology.  They are essentially running spec. cars and are marketing the drivers/teams.  Gone are the days where a Ford was a Ford, Chevy a Chevy and a Dodge a Dodge - each with its own unique set of advangages/disadvantages.

That is one thing that draws me to F1 racing.  The teams all build to the same rule set, but different inturpertations, so not only is there driver's personalities, but the cars also have 'personalities'.

I wonder if a NASCAR series based on Camaro, Mustang, Challanger platforms would work?  Set the rules up so they would have to start with production bodies in white, production blocks, production based fuel injection, spec. wheels & tires, etc., etc.

Have a big going on a Lionel GTW tender.  So far so good.  Also eyeing a drop center dual truck flat car (6418?)that seems like it will go for cheap.

All for now.

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Sunday, February 14, 2010 9:19 PM

Evening all

It has been a busy but good weekend.  Hard to believe Ash Wednesday is this week!  Kids have Monday off from school so we all cat on the couch and watched the Olympics.  It was neat to watch the kids watch the games.

Good night and may God bless

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Posted by Banks on Sunday, February 14, 2010 9:16 PM

 Hello all

Had a good weekend, Went to the Monroeville Greenberg Show  yesterday. I didn't get to spend as much time there as I would have liked. The 1 1/2 hour trip took almost 2 1/2 hours. 50 minutes of the lost time was getting the last couple of miles. Monroeville was a big parking lot for some reason. I didn't get in the door of the show till 3:00 and they close at 4:00. Made one quik pass of the tables. Then the Mrs and I split up to do the buying. Made the last purchase as they announced they were going to "clear the floor". 

We got

a Thomas shirt for each of the Grandkids

An HO gauge "James Freight Set" I wasn't in the market for it but the price was to good to pass up. That tells me dealers are trying real hard to sell things.

Three new sealed in the box Plasticville ranch houses. Same story as the James set.

Some Train Books (old issues of CTT) for the  grand son to "read".

 

There were several nice layouts set up. Due to my limited time they only got a glance.

Over all the crowd seemed way off. The few dealers I talked to confirmed that. They said it had been a real slow day. Prices I looked at ranged from very reasonable to very high. I did confirm that I did well on my last couple of ebay purchases

We had a very nice Valentine dinner in Ebensburg on the return trip Speaking of Valentines. Mine is all ready in bed. I'm off to join her.

Brutus, continued prayers. 

Six more inches predicted for tomorrow.

Prayers for all who may need them

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:18 PM

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Chief, the water looks very high...glad your house was not lower/closer.  IS the Army Corps of Engineers holding back the water for some reason?

Dear Corps of Engineers,

Just hold back the water a few more weeks. Laugh

 

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Posted by dwiemer on Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:13 PM

Good evening everyone.  Had church this morning and I was on camera 1.  Great service as usual and Sunday School was very good too.  Afterwards, us and two other couples and kids went out for Mexican Food.  This afternoon, we had to pay back for having our kids watched yesterday.  The other family has 4 kids and my poor wife was stuck as I had to go back to church to cover camera on evening service....she was stuck home with 6 kids between 2-9yrs old.

Chief, the water looks very high...glad your house was not lower/closer.  IS the Army Corps of Engineers holding back the water for some reason?

Jon, glad to see you well and OK.  Was concerned as had not heard from you for a little while and have seen some heavy snow in your area on the Weather Channel.  We had our own bit of snow, but was only a few inches and it was gone Saturday.

Well, I am on call this coming week.  Tomorrow morning, we are having breakfast with our friends who had moved up to Chicago (Sugar Grove).  This is the guy who used to own the railroad here and sold it to Genesee and Wyoming.  They are quite comfortable these days, but still are very ordinary, nice couple to be around.

Have a great week ahead,

God Bless,
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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:11 PM

Just got desktop back from being reconditioned.  Runs faster.  Jon E, got Foxfire on it.  I also have IE.  Seems Foxfire runs faster than IE.  HUMM.  Will keep testing to see.  Later.

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Posted by Ole Timer on Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:47 PM

Brutus .... had the same exact supper here ... have been on the tardis with RT for a couple hours .... still hangin in looking for the rest of the crew .... repaired one of my dremels while cruisin ebay and chatting . Restringing my crane as we type ... lol .

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, February 14, 2010 6:55 PM

Good Evening

No sun, no snow melt. reached 32 for a little awhile today.

Well we went to the TTOS show the train store and a hobby shop. I came home with nothing.

Beacon will be on and banilla is ready...S.J.

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, February 14, 2010 6:01 PM

Can't do taxes until my wife downloads her W2s and she isn't feeling up to it right now.  Took a hot shower and it wiped her out for a while.  Still, she does seem a little stronger today than yesterday.

Played Left4Dead 2 with my son on the x-box, updated the system and downloaded some stuff for my son, but it all ended up on my "avatar", so that didn't turn out too well.  I'm not sure why I can't move stuff I buy to his user file?  Maybe I can find something online about this.

Spaghetti for dinner with garlic bread - smells great!  Tardis will be ready in a couple hours and I'll check beacons then.  Might have to use the stealth mode to prevent upset feelings when picking everyone up Laugh

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Posted by cheapclassics on Sunday, February 14, 2010 5:44 PM

Good afternoon all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 20s.  What a disaster today for NASCAR!!!  All the Danicamania went poof with all the track repair red flags.  Did some building with some bricks.  Will run trains later.  I had bacon and biscuits on the dining car for breakfast.  Snohio predicted for over night.  TBIL anytime.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, February 14, 2010 4:58 PM

Hi GUYZ,

  Worked on layout today for a bit, still not done with one section but you will be surprised when completed I hope next weekend?

Then went cross country skiing with wife and took dog to run around in snow.  Great did a nice scenic 3.5 miles, it sure beats running.  Very relaxing and not to bad on the knees.  Now for some pitza for supper and a little train time then Olympics before bed time.

Stay frosty,

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Posted by SPMan on Sunday, February 14, 2010 1:16 PM

ChiefEagles

John, "pulled pork" is just plain bar-be-que.  Everything else is "want-a-be" bar-be-que.  Ask Ray [SP] about eastern NC pork bar-be-que.  Dinner

John, I have tried everything that has been called pork bar-b-que and they all pale in comparison to Eastern North Carolina bar-b-que as far as I'm concerned.  In other places bar-b-que is a verb but in Eastern North Carolina it is a noun.  It's the vinegar and crushed red pepper flakes that make it different.  It goes good on a bun with cole slaw or on a plate with fried corn bread or hush puppies.  A  lot of places that serve it also make Brunswick stew which is another traditional dish down South.  I have even tried to make some home made Bar-B-Que but it can't touch the real stuff.  Thanks to a friend in high places in North Carolina, I still have a little of the real stuff in my freezer which I will have soon.  John, your pulled pork was probably good but it's not like the Carolina stuff.

Chief, thanks for the pictures of the lake house.  Looks like quite a bit of room there.  What is the large barn like building for next to the carport?  I'm reminded to get a carport of my own before summer.  My cars have taken a beating in the California sun because I use the garage for a train layout.

Happy Valentine's day to all the ladies,

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, February 14, 2010 12:57 PM

Howdy guys - a little snow here and more coming, I think we expect 4 inches by tomorrow again.  Waiting for my son to clean up his room, then we are supposed to play some video games together.  Too, I need to do the taxes.  Wife is doing well, had a good lunch today.  TTFN!

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Sunday, February 14, 2010 11:49 AM

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Buckeye - The "dark haired girl" doesn't race today.Whistling

Yes, but watch all the publicity someone not in the race will be getting on the broadcast.

How can you have black ice on dirt roads?  Laugh  I assume they were afraid that the mules would fall as they pulled the wagons to church this morning.

 

 

You are SOO right!Bow

I am watching the pre-race show at this moment. Who are they interviewing? Dale Jr. talking about Danica Patrick. Way to much hype.Thumbs Down

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, February 14, 2010 11:36 AM

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Buckeye - The "dark haired girl" doesn't race today.Whistling

Yes, but watch all the publicity someone not in the race will be getting on the broadcast.

How can you have black ice on dirt roads?  Laugh  I assume they were afraid that the mules would fall as they pulled the wagons to church this morning.

 

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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, February 14, 2010 11:25 AM

Getting ready for THE 500, now if only the NFL would take lessons from NASCAR and learn what GOOD entertainment is !  Approve

Gonna be cookin up a mess of Buttermilk Fried Chicken w/mashed potatoes and milk gravey for supper. ChefDinner

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, February 14, 2010 10:28 AM

Morning all.  Back from Sunday School.  Sunny and warming.  Some Churches canceled services due to black ice.  Not that much here.  More snow east of us to the coast.

Buckeye and Jon, thanks for the NC promotional.  Telling how bad you have it up Nawth with ice, snohio, frozen lakes and etc. Whistling

John, "pulled pork" is just plain bar-be-que.  Everything else is "want-a-be" bar-be-que.  Ask Ray [SP] about eastern NC pork bar-be-que.  Dinner

Going to destroy a beaver dam we found in the pond woods up the creek from the pond.  Seems the sneaky critters gave up on the spillway and moved "inland" and damed up the creek that feeds the pond.  Flooding the woods around the creek.  "No go" busy beavers.

Later.  

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Posted by navyjack on Sunday, February 14, 2010 9:01 AM

Smilegood morning friends.  had a great time with grandson last night.  he had applesauce for the first time and he slept well.  it was funny when he first tried applesauce he made what could best be described as a sour butt face.  (he is sicilian and german) and has his sicilian mommys temper. the german part is good though.

 

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pat....hope you are getting rid of that snow buddy

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:56 AM

cheapclassics

Good evening all,

.  On Danica, she has been racing in the big leagues the last five years.  230 MPH in an Indy car with no fenders definitely makes her a qualified driver.  NASCAR requires a different style.  Most Indy car drivers came up thru carts and rear engine racers while most NASCAR drivers drove pavement super modifieds and sprint cars.  Two different styles and two techniques.  Probably neither group could do well on dirt (i.e. Steve Kinser ), which is a third type altogether.   

Mike C. from Indiana

 

Mike C - I think you misunderstood my comments on Dacica. I said she is a well qualified driver, and the big leagues I was talking about was the top two races of the NASCAR series. She needs a lot more experience in NASCAR before she will be a top contender. She will get there if she sticks it out and the press leaves her alone.

Case in point, she is scared to draft, let alone bump draft.  During the race yesterday she was over heard to say "I feel 10 times more comfortable when I am 2-3 car lengths behind" the car in front.

A large number of the top NASCAR drivers came from dirt tracks, unlike Indy drivers. This gives the NASCAR drivers a leg up for the Nationwide and Sprint races.

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:42 AM

Good Morning, We have a heat wave at the Jersey Shore. It just reached 29. Must be global warming. We just got back from Church and stoked up the wood stove and poured a cup of coffee and went to the computer as the wife went back to sleep and my son took the dog out. One of my nephews is a chef and he invited the family over for a Valentines Dinner. He said that he is making everything from pulled pork, lasagna,3 types of chicken and the list went on. The renovations are behind schedule at the restaurant, so this is a good time for him to entertain. I was hoping to get time today to tear down my 2332 GG1, (eventhough it as 5401 on it) and see if it was originally a black engine and dig into it's history if possible.

Good health and friendships to everyone.

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, February 14, 2010 8:10 AM

Good Morning

20s and still cloudy. No new snow.

Boy scatter some  grits around, a little photo touch up and it looks like snow, neat.

Being sunday the dining car blew by leaving me on my own this am. Hmm where's the toaster. TTOS show later this morning and then, well haven't got that far yet.

Happy Valentines Day............S.J.

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Posted by jonadel on Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:56 AM

Buckeye & Chuck--

Just looked at Chief's photos of "snow", that's a light frost in Iowa, sheesh Approve  Woke up to 4" of beautiful fluffy snow this AM, hopefully the strong winds later will take it to MO for Jim to enjoy.

Not much new here except the grind continues, sure looking forward to spring ....... in July.

Buckeye--the Hawkeye's are pathetic, they can't even give tickets away to their games.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:47 AM

Dear EPA,

It has been brought to my attention that residents of Roseyville, NC in order to gain sympathy and money for their pet pork barrel projects are perpetuating a scam of gigantic proportions.  As we know, this last week our Nations Capital received record amounts of snow.  Obviously, the officials of the Town of Roseyville learned that unbelievable amounts of publicity were afforded the D.C. area.  In order to gain publicity for Roseyville, they cooked up a true Boss Hog scheme of making the countryside appear to be in the grasp of a major snow storm by spreading toxic white grits.  The scheme if left unchecked could bring to the town vast amounts of federal dollars for waste cleanup and the development of a grits ski resort on a certain officials farm.

I know you are busy with global warming, but I believe this should be priority #1.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Sunday, February 14, 2010 7:36 AM

Aloha all - happy Valentines day. Good luck Bob! Let us know how it turns out.  Getting ready for church here too. What is that stuff on the ground in NC? The obvious answer: grits.  Nice conversation with Sir J last night whilst in traffic.

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