Good Morning, 28, cloudy with snow showers. Looks like the worst is over.
Fifedog: We have a good working relationship with our Local, County and State Police. When I first started in 1972, I was being sent out on a road call to a town in Union County. The supervisor came to the truck with a case of electrical tape and told me that when I am stopped, give the officer the tape. I just crossed the town line and out of all the trucks out there he stopped mine, I handed him the tape, he thanked me and I was on my way. A little while later when I reached the disabled truck, (a flat tire), the same officer pulled up behind me and diverted traffic away from me. As the saying goes,"One hand washes the other and they both wash the face". Did you ever notice that the public always talks negative about us until they need us? Be careful out there. You have an important and dangerous job to perform. The main thing is that we both know where all the good places to eat are.
John
lcol oliver north...hats off to you sir, you are a true patriot. you have a legacy of loyalty and honor that we can all learn from.
hope all you guys that caught the bad weather will be alright and that the weather passes soon.
fifedog Mornin' boys. 28 with an occasional flurry here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Looks like Jack is gettin' the worst of it. Big mamma-jamma storm.
Mornin' boys. 28 with an occasional flurry here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Looks like Jack is gettin' the worst of it. Big mamma-jamma storm.
As I said yesterday, hope Jack finds his snow shovel.
Slept late. Got to get shave and shower. Breakfast is free here so will grab a bite and go to the store. Will be a long day. If this store is like it ususally is, will be busy all day until evening. That will help time move faster. Love it when I stay busy. Sunny and 32 degrees. Warming to low 50's.
Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Hudson#685 - I often spew disdain for our power compnay (Constellation), but those cats in the bucket trucks...they are my heroes. Often during slow periods, I'll provide a little protection when I see a cherry picker set up on the side of the road (even work a little radar too ).
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cold 28 degrees. We got another 4 inches of snow last night. Going up to 34 today with cloudy skies.
Today is a busy day. I have a few chores to do and then I will watch the Nascar race and run trains. That is a good day. Didn't make it to PT yesterday. Weather was too bad. Need to do some exercises at home.
Dining car has arrived and the usual is for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Chuck
Brutus I've seen those as well. My favorites:
Engine #4 missing. Response: Engine #4 found on right wing after brief search.
Dead bugs on windshield. Response: Live bugs on order.
Got the 2025 motor greased and up running on the test track. E-unit was a little sticky at first but contact cleaner solved that. Love seeing another one come back to life.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Bob - love annotations like that, got an email of airplane repair log quotes with stuff like Pilot: Something sounds funny in the control panel. Repair: Told something to be serious. I know I'm not remembering it correctly, but something like that!
Thanks for prayers and intentions, our family and my wife in particular are doing well. I pray for all of us here on the board and our families and friends.
No snow in St. Louis - up in the 40s during the days, but cold at night. Things are heading in the right direction, though!
Received my 1/43 Mach Five Speed Racer car from Ebay, should look nice on the layout - thanks to Paul on the SPF!
Tardis is ready now and need to get going. Don't mind modifications, we're all old hands here! Just have to watch for power drops
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Another quiet night of observing here at the 'scope. We will probably be closed for weather for a good part of the weekend. I think the Confederate snow cannon must be a 9" Brooke's rifle. Darned effective weapon...
I went thru the CO detectors this shift as I found one that was disconnected due to the chirping sound made due to a low battery. When checking the rest I found one still on the wall w/ no battery due to a malfunction indicator. Going to mention this in the log w/ something like "recent studies have found that carbon monoxide detectors w/ disconnected batteries or that have malfunctioned do not detect carbon monoxide". I going to order one that Ace sells that also has a combustible gas detector. We have a number of old pulse furnaces running on propane that work good but are getting up there.
Missing my train magazines and Live Steam this week. I forgot one of my briefcases at home. But at least I have the 2025 and 258 to work on.
Chief,
And to think she told me that it is going to our 17yr.old son's college fund. I am planning to retire in 2yrs.,7mo.,14 days, but I am not counting. I will have 40yrs with the company then and I have a lot planned.
HI GUYZ,
Did some work on the layout today on the count of the snowa cane. All is done now with SNO HI O. We are suppose to get more next week? I hope not.
CHIEF, keep stocking up on the ammo. I do every time I go to BPS or Cabela's. I wish I did it 10 years ago. Then I would have to pay double now.
ALLENTOWN TRAIN SHOW tomorrow, hope to make a few little scores?
laz57
Hudson#685 Chief / Ole Timer: How much is my wife paying you to shoot that snow cannon at NJ? I work for an electric and gas company and when it snows we work mega hours. I just got released a few hours age and I hope to take it easy tomorrow. Fife isn't the only one who has to worry about the public out there running into him when on the side of the road. We get our share including police cars, ambulances and fire engines running into us.
Chief / Ole Timer:
How much is my wife paying you to shoot that snow cannon at NJ? I work for an electric and gas company and when it snows we work mega hours. I just got released a few hours age and I hope to take it easy tomorrow. Fife isn't the only one who has to worry about the public out there running into him when on the side of the road. We get our share including police cars, ambulances and fire engines running into us.
Just "blew" $900 on ammo and such. Did buy a $200 self inflating life vest. Does that tell you how much. Think she said she wanted a few diamonds with all your OT.
Back to the room from the store. Stayed late. I am number 1 in the nation in charger sales. Also ice cubes to Eskimos.
Now for dinner. Yes, nothing to eat or drink since lunch. Stopped at Zaxbys. Never eaten there before. Across the street from hotel and get 20% discount with showing room key card. Really never had cared to eat at on before now. Got a fried chicken house salad with honey mustard. Now prop up feet and watch TV. Maybe some popcorn and then sleep.
My thoughts and prayers to everyone, John
Hi Guys...Chilly and blowing here...but we have been far better off then those to the east. Been a doozey of a winter for most.
Picked up my scale Polar Express cars tonight from the hobby store. Tomorrow I will get a chance to see how they look.
I'll be picking SJ up in the morning for a run down to visit with a friend in preparation for our trip together down to York. Of course we'll be running some trains too :)
Hope everyone stays safe and warm!
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Good evening everyone. Banks, thanks for the suggestion. I have been treating my hands with Bag Balm. I have used it for many years. Problem comes at work as can't use it during day with all the scrubbing I do. I do rub it into my hands at night, but the lack of humidity and all really takes its toll.
This afternoon, we went to Home Depot with the family. We (read that I) will be painting the den, kitchen, and hitting the rest of the honey do list. The den will be the hardest part as that is where the mounts are as well as a large Oak gun cabinet and some other heavy furniture. We also have some built in bookshelves that look great, but require a lot of cutting in for the paint.
Chief, Hope you sell lots of chargers and have a good time there. Regarding ammo, I have heard that about the shelves being bare. I have not reloaded in a long time, but have about 10,000 primers and plenty of projectiles/brass, and powder. I may have to break out the RCBS system soon.
For all those in the path of the snow storms...stay safe.
God Bless,
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Good Evening
28 and cold. A little snow blew around today but not really noticed except on some roads it made a glaze. mostly from blowing. Granny fixed a nice supper so my belly is full and eyes are sleepy. Oh yea. I will wait fot the thingy gang before having some banilla.Also I shall be out in the morning as Charlie and I are visiting his friends layout. So Good Morning too.
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
Evening all
Ready for the weekend, but going to be another busy one. Going to Church to help with Eucharistic Adoration and Stations of the Cross tonight. I always enjoy these services. I will be offering special prayers for Char, navyjack Chief's Mom and Ray, and the rest of you too.
Buckeye TGIF!
May God bless
Jim
P
TGIF
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
Ole Timer there comes those yankees ! Open Fire Chief !
there comes those yankees ! Open Fire Chief !
OT, you did good posting that cannon. Seems it shut down all of the NE US airports and gave them a blizzard. Wonder if Jack has found his snow shovel? OT, now turn it a little more NW. We want to hit Buckeye, Wes and Toots [Chuck]. I think LAZ and John F have had enough for this year. Sure glad I'm not working the Harrisburg event. Hope Fifey does not have to work during this mess. Seems folks like to slide into Cops when they are standing out of their vehicles during snow. Back to the store. Took a little lunch break. Ammo sure is "scarce". Stocked up on Remington and Winchester .243 ammo. They did not have Hornady in .243. Manager said they just got a load of ammo but you couldn't tell it. Mostly empty shelving. Got some more .22 Mag with V max tips. They have plenty of .22 and .222 ammo. Already sold some chargers. sunny and warmer but got a wind that makes you get inside in a hurry. Later
Don ... feel very sorry for you folks out there in California ... hope none of that heavy rain comes your way .
The Chief and I are massing the troops and moving in the heavy artillery .... if those yanks invade they're going to get a real spanking .... LOL . They better remember Bull Run .... lookouts and sentries posted at the mason- dixon line and on South and Fairview mountains .
Not the red one! Don't cut the red one! Or was it blue?
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good Morning !
Talked with the Chief, sounds like he is planning a sneak attack around the western front, or atleast possible insurgent into Ioway. Is reinforcing the Charlotte Area. (noticed his 'HOT" referrence.)
We are poised and waiting for more rain, noticed the evacuation orders are now being placed, all our drains cleared and ready. Good news is may have a day off tomorrow.
Also read that Lionel is discontinuing the TMCC Cab-1 control. Hate to see that happen! Nice simple remote, ideal for visitor use, etc.. Maybe they will come out with a simple version replacement.
Hope everyone has a great day !
Don
Good Morning
Cold wind and 20s today, its blowing lite snow every where.
I'm not worried about the Tardis defects if the feds ask questions we can just say there's nothing wrong but we are working to correct it. Hmm do I cut the red wire or the blue one.
Have a great day...S.J.
Brutal wind here today .... brrrrr .... i't's so strong it'll blow the taste right out of your mouth . Gusting at times over 50 mph. and believe me it's NOT balmy . Great night on the tardis / chat with RT - Brutus - SJ - and Charlie last night .... until wife came in the room and reminded me I promised to spend her night off with her . I think that's when the cold winds started blowing ... LOL . Hateing winter has just turned to detesting it !
Did someone say " Seafood Buffet " ..... wow wish it was closer to me ...
Laz just think of those poor guys who did that EVERY DAY over and over in the 130 degrees .... no air conditioned buildings or cars to jump in to cool off and no coolers with ice to keep drinks cold ... tough ole guys to say the least ... huh ?
Aloha all. Sunny but brisk with the breeze from the west - only 18. A friend gave me an old TV I can use in our basement with the video games and for the bride to watch when working out. It must've weighed 300 lbs. But the teen and I manhandled it downstairs and hooked it up. What a great gift. Though I can't imagine getting it up out again. Last day for me to visit the Art Institute at lunch as 'free February' runs out. Ah well.
Mornin' boys. Snohioway (snow + face peelin' wind) here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Schools 2 hour late.
WV - The good folks in Petersburg picked a weekend where both the TCA and NRHS conventions are going on. Hi-Lite will be the WM 734 rolling south on the SBV. Would love to be there, but I get down there when I don't have to "share" my favorite shortline with 1000 other doodles.
Papadiesel - Have a fun trip to FLA. Oh, stay away from big fish tanks.
Buckeye RiveterPat....I discussed this weekend with fifey. He told me he was really busy that weekend, cleaning his sock drawer, matching the tupperware lids to the tupperware bowls, taking his sick fish to the vet, fixing his tire where the ground hog bit it, and polishing the toilet paper holders. He sounded really busy to me, so I'm not counting on him to show up in WV.
Pat....I discussed this weekend with fifey. He told me he was really busy that weekend, cleaning his sock drawer, matching the tupperware lids to the tupperware bowls, taking his sick fish to the vet, fixing his tire where the ground hog bit it, and polishing the toilet paper holders. He sounded really busy to me, so I'm not counting on him to show up in WV.
He told me he also had to:
Breed Flamingos,
Clean his boat with a toothbrush and toilet paper,
Rebuild the Fifepup 2000 to run on grits,
Sort his whites by size,
Test different train smoke in the bedroom.
Me thinks he just doesn't want to go to WV.
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
Snicker, snicker. Yanks are getting it again. SNOHIO. Get those snowblowers and plows going. Mike C, you are hitting your Yankee "buds". It is snowing in the mountains where the ski lodges want it. Here, sunny and cool. Off to the store in a few. Got my list ready. One reason to work this event, get discount and need several large items along with the regular stuff.
Jack, you have a dam that has broken up there. Now for a "little" snow.
OT, we have those Yanks crying for relief. Going to make LAZ go to school all summer rather than running that steam engine that he ran last summer.
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 20s and 30s. Roads were clear, but traffic was heavy on the way in this morning. Chuck, make sure you load double canisters of grapeshot Snohio in that snowcannon for the full effect. Stayed up way too late watching the ice skating with the wife. Hopefully US will win medal count for once. Long day at work yesterday. Had to take down floor layout of standard gauge so wife could do some rearranging in back room. Hope to have it back up soon. Tired of this weather. Walks at noon are bitterly cold. I had the regular fare on the dining car as it moved in from "Points East". Several nice articles about hauling "black diamonds" in the latest issue of Trains. Brutus, Tardis was much more stable after you fixed the wiring. We have to set up some sort of standards or clearance so that only authorized people can make modifications before somebody gets hurt messing with it. Last thing we need is OSHA or the EPA on our backs :-) Prayers going out to all who need them. AJ's team was 13th quick yesterday and within one second of fast time. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Hello all
Quick check in this AM
Windy and cold with lot's o' Snow blowin' around. Me thinks the SNOWOHIO gun could have had a misfire.
Spanky, my condolences
Dennis, get some Bag Balm for your hands, best stuff there is for chapped hands. Farmers discovered that years ago.
I'm not sure how the weather will affect our Parish Seafood Buffet this evening. We shall see.
Best get to work.
Prayers for all who may need them.
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
hello guys, i was really tickled by all that talk about going to pats barn. i could just see him holding you guys off with a shotgun in true thomas jackson fashion. ha..ha..
god bless all you guys. hope you all have a great day
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