A morning of pure errands but I got a lot done. Had a good follow up w/ the doc as well. Dennis, they are going to put me on a Holter(?) monitor for a day the next week I am back. This is to check out some of the heart rate/palpatation issues that can happen after I eat. Pretty tired after last night's sleep schedule. Don't think the engine is coming out today, but I'm waiting for a call about ordering engine parts.
Ol' Timer - I have an old Badger 200 that I bought when I was a kid. Still has a can of freon w/ it. Guess I'll take that to household hazardous waste. Was trying to find a way to use my compressor at home or at work to run it instead of buying a small one for painting the #258. Looks like I can easily hook it up to our portable compressed air tank at the scope. Still has the flyer, "Badger Is the Choice for the '80s" in the box.
NavyJack - the Mariners Museum in Norfolk now has the recovered turret and engine (in addition to many other artifacts) from the Monitor site. A friend of mine helped build the exhibits a few years back. I think the turret is still in the conservation process. I'd love to make a working model of the side-lever steam engine most of the monitor's used. The book "Raising the Hunley" is a must for anyone interested in Civil War history.
Chief - tell 'em about the story of the Arkansas. One hastily built ironclad embarrassed the whole Union Navy.
The 2025 and tender arrived today. Obviously has some run time but it's in fairly good shape. I set the 2026 alongside, and while it's not much longer its much heftier. No smoke unit present, but definitely room for one. Did they build them w/o units or has it just gone missing?
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
sir james I Good Morning Snow just started, 6 to 10 is the guess. Darn I was getting use to the brown grass. I did my errands yesterday so if the power and furnace keep working we can handle a few days indoors. No comment on the chief being an admiral, they don't even have a rowboat. Guess I'll run some trains today and look out the window...S.J.
Good Morning
Snow just started, 6 to 10 is the guess. Darn I was getting use to the brown grass. I did my errands yesterday so if the power and furnace keep working we can handle a few days indoors. No comment on the chief being an admiral, they don't even have a rowboat. Guess I'll run some trains today and look out the window...S.J.
We have the Ram Neuse at Goldsboro NC [State Archives Site, it was rasied after being scuttled] and the Ram Albemarle [underwater and never raised as it was scuttled when the Yanks invaded]. These ships were designed to ram the Yanks ships guarding the waters off of NC.
One step closer to Rolesville getting a High School. Facilities Committee voted to abandon the H6 Forestville Rd site and to move to selection of one of the two sites I recommended [in Rolesville].
Later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Snow started a bit ago ... they are now saying we may get another 10" - 20" ...
JIM/Green97Probe .. I've been watching the American Pickers also ... man that looks like fun !
Navyjack .. I'd love to bring my metal detectors there and go treasure hunting .
Submmbob .... did'nt know you were looking for airbrush parts ... have a great dealer on the web with about all the parts and even new ones discounted if you want it .
Chief .... I'm proud to say 80% of my ancestors who fought in the civil war were members of the glorious CONFEDERATE army ..... was even able to download alot of pics of them in uniform with alot of statistics . The Stars and Bars fly here every year on President Davis' birthday . Most of them were from Kentucky .... and many from Virginia and Carolina .
Good Afternoon from snowy Southern Ohio
Buckeye - Great news on the nose job. Like Dennis said the Netti Pot is great. Iuse one and it is remarkable what it will do.
Jim F - Continued prayers!!!!! They are working!
Ray - Prayers for your surgury
MAy God bless
Jim
Hi GUYZ,
Early dismiss for me at 12:30, for oncoming storm.
NAVYJACK, do you ever see GHOSTs? With all that were killed there thought for sure you'd see some?
laz57
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Doug,
I missed that episode. Some of the stuff they buy amazes me, and as a result, I won't throw any more stuff away. I'll just toss it out into the yard.
8n,
Unfortunately, I did find it although it took a lot of digging. I am still kicking myself for rushing and buying it and not waiting for another PGT or a ZX2 to come up for sale. Oh well, at least I know to never make this mistake again.
Not much planned for today other than some homework that needs to be done.
hello chief congratulations on your promotion to admiral. i will have to salute you now.
submmbob...did you read anything about the hunley? they raised it from off the nc coast.
also when i was overseas, i remember (must have been 1969?) they found the wreck of the monitor. they local scuba diving club also found the wreck of a jap midget sub. (philippines). they raised it and it still had the dead japs inside.
p.s. anybody watched the movie the ironclads? i have it if anyone wants to borrow it. navyjack
hello guys hope that you are ok. got three or four inches of snow here, and are supposed to get eight or nine more today. did anybody get the general sets that lionel had several years ago? there was a blue train and a grey train. i thought they would be neat to collect. where we live there was what they called the blackhawk indian wars. we found a cannonball buried in our back yard when we dug a french drain. this is where the blackfeet indians used to winter. general atkinson's cavalry from wisconsin and the infantry from rockford arsenal wiped them out and now there is evidence of many native american spirits here. we also found old spurs buried here, that were wrapped in an old piece of leather. local archeoligists several years back said there were lots of dead indians buried on our property. oh well if that is so they know we are good caretakers of the land. and wife has been mistaken for a winnebago many times. it is very peaceful here. navyjack
Couldn't sleep much last night so got up today to start things early. The construction next door tends to wake me up anyway. I've decided they could just cut an album of one of the local radio stations and call it "Construction Rock" and sell it on late night television. Probably will end up crashing in the afternoon, so prob not much time on the engine.
I did find that I have most of what I need for the old airbrush. I'm going to try painting the shell of the 258 during my off time on the hill.
I was just reading a lengthy description of the Merrimack/ Virginia name in another book. Seems even the spelling of Merrimack was confused. It was named for the river w/ a "k", not the valley it runs thru w/ a "c" (all the Wabash class ships were named for rivers). The Confederacy always officially referred to it as the CSS Virginia, but I imagine the old name was still thrown around a bit. After all the chief engineer of the Virginia served on her when she was the Merrimack. If you haven't guessed already I find the period fascinating, a blend of wooden wall and sail and steam and new technology.
Chief, I like the Admiral designation. I'm sure you've also heard of the Confederate Air Force. If the CSS Arkansas was still around you could threaten to send her up the Ohio:)
Doug - the novel series is by David Poyer. Found the 3rd book in a used bookstore last night. I've already read the first, and I'll have to keep looking for the second.
Ray - once again, hope the cataract surgery goes well.
Good morning all,
It is Snohiong in SE Indiana with temps in the 20s. Did some shoveling last night and other tasks and so only did weights at the YMCA. From time to time I have mentioned Second Life here with out going into much detail. Again, without going into a long drawn out explanation of what it is and how it works, let me just say last night I was treated to listening to an old style radio theater production set in 1942. It featured Bob Hope in "My Favorite Blond". It was an hour long show which included "commercials" for Lux Soap Flakes. It was pretty cool. The drive into work was slow but steady and I made it on time after leaving a half hour earlier. I had the regular fare on the dining car after it arrived from "Points East". TBIL after "Lost". I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is 18 degrees. Cloudy. Going up to 28 today with snow on the way. No snow has fallen yet.
Today is an easy day. Few chores to do. Then, I will run trains this afternoon.. Physical therapy went well, yesterday. I'm a little achy today. I have some new exercises to do at home. Left leg is the one that needs the most work.
Dining car has rolled in and it is the usual for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
Chuck
HI GUYZ,
13 here and awaiting another 10-18 inches of SNO HI O!!!!!! Gotta get some gas after school and ready again to do the SNOWBLOWING. Can't wait.
BRUTUS, get DA TARDIS ready to blow all the snow here.
Stay frosty,
Aloha all. Just a smidgen of snow so far. Got up early to check the schools - the bride's phone gets all the closure calls - LOL. Jack, sounds like a nice ride. Nice memories of NJ with you, Rich and Dennis. I grew up on the other side of the Hudson but remember the radio commercials for Palisades Amusement Park - though we went later to Great Adventure - and the raceway in Englishtowne. 'Funny cars! Funny cars! Funny cars!" Sir J, I sent the bride 4 bottles of wine (wee ones) to her hotel. Looks like she's picked up a few more. Dennis, My son has a new practice - washing his hands while singing his ABCs. When he gets to Zed, he can stop. We have an all-Sat. Parents Univ. at the local high school which is very well received. The bride feels she's had enough experiences to teach all the classes. Took me all day and much of the night to finish fed. and state taxes. Never sure I do them right even with the fancy software. TIme to find a professional. Had 'Top Gear' in the background. Great show. Navyjack, great news on the layout! You deserve it. Bob, I've built models of many ACW naval ships; have playtested lots of wargames about them. Virginia v. Monitor was a very interesting tactical matchup. I think I have a copy of your novel...
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Morning. Cold rain and early meeting.
1. When I retired from the State, I got a proclaimation saysing I was an Admiral in the Confederate Navy. [along with some other jargon. Did get the Order of the Long Leaf Pine ordered and signed by the Governor, not many get that]
2. Don't think Jefferson Davis was the only one of his family. Check and see if he had uncles, brothers and the like. Don't think he was "hatched" but was born like most folks. So you are still kin down the line. OH NO, still makes me kin to Shake and Bake.
PS: More Snohio for the Yankees. [Go to Jack's this time]
Bob, by the title of the book you are reading, we can tell which side of the MD line it was written on.... I was raised thinking the same, but down here, they call the southern vessel CSS Virginia. I am sure Chief will chime in on that one. Very interesting history there. In Columbus, GA, where I used to live, they have the "Confederate Naval Museum". They have two ships they pulled off the bottom of the Chattahoochee River there. They also have a bunch of information on all the naval vessels of both sides. Getting ready to head in. No scheduled hearts, but plenty of other work to get done. All dressed up to actually hit the gym afterward. I have not heard back from the seller yet on that caboose I won on the bay. Did pay using PayPal, so I am at least hopeful of getting it.
Brutus, that is great news about Char. Will continue to pray for more improvement and eventual victory over this. Now you just have to make sure the home is wiped clean...change air filters, and get everyone in the habit of cleaning hands as soon as they enter the door, and several times throughout the day. If anyone has the slightest hint of a cold, etc., make sure they were a mask. You can pick them up at some pharmacies, or ask the nurses at the hospital before Char leaves. Masks are not meant to protect the wearer in most cases, they protect others from the wearer. Makes me laugh when you see all these people wearing masks out in public. Also, family needs to practice not touching the face during the day. Wash hands before and after if you do. That is one of the biggest sources for getting sick. I am sure the folks at the hospital can fill you in on more, but that is what comes to mind so far.
Have a great day,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Spent some time last week recovering from the cold I got from our clock-setting engineer (I don't think I'll put another dead battery in) . Sounds like we got at least another 10" or so on top. Will post some photos of the drive down last week when I get back to work.
NavyJack - cool that you've got help setting up a layout!
Buckeye - glad to hear the nose job went ok.
Ray - prayers for you cataract surgery.
Brutus - best news I've heard all week! Keep it coming!
Have another follow up w/ the doc tomorrow. She's keeping tabs on the medications and the other issues I'm still struggling with.
Hopefully will feel up to some more engine work tomorrow.
Chief - just picked up a novel about the Monitor and the Merrimack. A big fan of the Monitor of course, but you have to admire the sam of the Southern navy. Sent you email.
Need to get Mike, Laz and Rich to put a jet burner on the Tardis so we can really blow some snow off some driveways for some of the guys! We're getting a couple inches tonight, but nother serious. I'll go into work late.
Numbers are still going up for my wife and she's doing a lot better. We talked a few times today. She might be able to come home Friday or Monday depending on swallowing, if there are no infections.
TARDIS is good to go and we have plenty of supplies except for banilla of course! Lets hit it!
PS - Ray, prayers for the peepers man! Prayers for us all and our families and friends.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Woke up to gray skies and about 3" of snow on the ground. Cloudy and flurries all day.
Thoughts are with you on your proceedure tomorrow SPman.
Still trying to figure out why I was so hacked off at the end of the work day today. Just usual busy day, with the usual interruptions getting in the way of doing things I was planning on. Plate of whole wheat spaggetti and a glass of red wine for dinner sure helped my attitude.
97 Probe - Found your Pontiac yet, or is it still MIA under the snow?
It is interesting what people will build and power with V8 engines. I saw a picture in one of the car magazines of a chain saw powered by an aluminium Buick 215. Seems to me those were good for about 180 horses. Let's not forget about Top Gear's Corvette powered blender, either.
Later all.
Jim, I was surfin thru the channels and just happened on it when they spotted that "White Castle" building as they were rolling down the road. That guy had some sweet stuff in is yard and outbuildings, a B&O caboose and RR freight station. Those horse drawn carriages were awesome.
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Brutus,
Glad to hear Char is getting better. BTW, I found Silent Hill 1. Haven't had a chance to check it out.
I didn't have to go to work Saturday because the store was closed due to the weather. Campus is closed all week as well, so I've got some time to burn this week. I am thinking about getting back to work on the 326 resto.
Is anyone else here watching American Pickers on the History channel? I am really enjoying it, and I am waiting for Mike and Frank to stumble accross some trains.
Buckeye, if they have you using a "Nettie pot", don't get rid of it when you are done. They are great when you have bad sinus infections or heavy congestion. Same thing, just flush with Saline. Just make sure it is at least room temp, perhaps slightly warmer or you will get a real brain freeze.
Front-line parenting was OK. took about 40 minutes longer than scheduled and it about wore me out. It is neat in that they have parents as well as principles and teachers all coming together to give some direction to help give our kids a fighting chance. I believe they are keeping all these DVDs that are being filmed for an eventual set to help other parents who can't attend. These events also allow for parents to share their concerns with the educators so that the feedback goes both directions.
Well, gotta run and hit the sheets so I can have a little sleep for the morning cases. We have the credentialing committee in the hospital to evaluate and certify the hospital for the next few years. While I know that it is necessary so that institutions are kept up to Parr, it is also a pain in the backside as we have to have everything at the ready in case they come to our department to ask questions. It is just one of the disruptions I would rather not have. Oh well. I know I wouldn't want their job either.
God Bless,
Dennis
Ray best of luck, I will be facing that one day down the road. Just no bad enough to do yet.
Banilla for the Tardis group and lets find some sun and heat tonite,..S.J.
Just got off the tardis/chat with my buddy RT for about an hour and a half ... chowing down then back to it ... going to see if ebay has any snowshoes ... will need them to get to my mailbox soon ... LOL .
See Brutus just fired up the tardis ... hope he's got the heater on ..... SJ ... we'll be loking for you ... !!!! Thanks buddy for helping me bid .... LOL ... You rascal !!
Don and Dennis, that was facinating stuff about Jefferson Davis. I'm surprised too that the stuff you mentioned is not in the Museum of the Confederacy in Richmond, Virginia. I was there once and saw a lot of personal items from Lee, Jackson, J.E.B. Stuart et al. Wanted to visit the Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond that day also where J.E.B. is burried but got there too late and the gate was closed. Did get a tour of the Confederate White House though.
My cataract surgery is scheduled for 7:30A.M. tomorrow. I won't be able to do some things for a while until the eye heals. No heavy lifting or bending over at the waist which rules out ducking under my layout. Looks like no trains for a while either.
Will report back here as soon as I'm able.
Take care,
Ray
SPMan
Evenin' All.
Buckeye, Congrats on a successful nosejob. Roto-Rooter does good work.
Brutus, Great news on Char,
Hope all of you Easties are ready for another round of that sno-hi-o, don't sound good. Last I heard we are in for more rain starting tomorrow, so long as it isn't like what we got saturday morning.
After cleaning the wheels on some of the locos I tried a lash-up that I didn't believe would work together but they ran great. Two Atlas GP-15's with a K-Line GP-38 in the middle, all power units. If they make the museum run roster next friday chances are they'll show up in SPF next weekend.
Later !
LawsonFarmsRR Navejack - Did you read the post by anjdevil2? See what I mean by the relationship among the Coffee Pot gang? Pat
Navejack - Did you read the post by anjdevil2? See what I mean by the relationship among the Coffee Pot gang?
Pat
"NavyJack – Accept it, brother. You served the country and deserve some of the “perks” that go with. Man helping yer fellow man sorta thing. Roll with it, say thanks and we thank you for your service and sacrifice. Carry on.. (I’m a Navy Brat, go figure...)"
Hey we all served and we all have different issues so be greatful your still here . I my self would probably try to help you build one ifI was close thats just the way we are here and other folks also seem to be greatful finally of what our fellow vets have been thru.
Hope you have a great day and finally can run some of your trains.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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The stints were pulled out today and I can breath! It feels so good!! Dr. told me to stay home from work until Wednesday and I have this saline solution to blow up my nose.
Don......I'm so happy to hear the good news. I knew it would be very hard on you if we were required to invalidate your membership in OTTS.
How about that Boilermaker yesterday? He and I ride on the same train.
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
Afternoon all. 8N, one way to keep the boxcar doors shut is to place a toothpick in the slide for the door. Just another tip I picked up in one of the "Tips and Tricks" book. For the Jersey guys, I grew up going to Palisades Amusement Park. I was heartbroken when the boat ride burned down....It was my favorite at the time. Now days, I'd take on the Cyclone! MTH made a Palisades Amusement Park car several years ago that I was fortunate enough to pick up. It is a nice looking car for those who are interested. There is also a video that was made on it . I purchased a copy and sent it to Mom some time ago as that was one of her favorite places to go.
After finishing work, wife and I had a little lunch date and then picked up the kids from school. Took them to the new library. Place is real nice and I found a small section on model railroading. Checked out the "101 Projects For Your Model Railroad". They also have a DVD section with some Train related videos. Should be plenty to keep me busy for the next several months.
Getting ready to head to church for a "Front-line Parenting" class that I will be working the camera for. These classes usually get quite a crowd form many denominations. Rather nice to see so many parents taking a active roll in raising their kids to meet the challenges of today. Plan on taking some ibuprofen to take away some pain in my neck that will only get worse looking through a viewfinder.
Have a great night.Dennis
hello guys, i guess we are supposed to get a foot of snow tonight.
pat i have never seen superbowl either. when i was on active duty stateside, i frequently worked weekends at the base, and when i did not i worked part time at a lumber yard to put shoes on my kids feet(those were the days when you could get a (job)i know you are always busy on the ranch.
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