Buckeye RiveterJon.....How does Iowa get all that snow and not be downwind from one of the Great Lakes?
Good, clean living and not eating grits (aka wall paper paste). Any other questions?
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
ChiefEaglesHe said it sure is nice here and a lot better than Ohio. Nice guy originally from OK. Said he thought I was the busiest Mayor in Wake Co.
So did the blind reporter from OK say anything about the bad smell in Roseyville? I assume you went on the tour of the rendering plant.
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
Good evening everyone. Was a decent day. One of the cases we did today was the same type that my mother had and didn't survive. It was not lost on me while we were doing it. All went well. I finished that up and then had a little movie meeting over lunch. Went to the favorite Sushi place, but I had the Tofu as that was all that was allowed according to this diet. Actually, it didn't taste bad, just not what I would have preferred. Came home and finished taxes to send off to accountants. While I was doing that, took delivery of a SOO train set from the 80s. I already had the locomotive, but not the rest of the set. One of the cheaper sets, but still fun to have.
Buckeye, Atlanta looks less like a bastion of southern charm each time I head up there. Crowded, with so many different languages, it is getting more like a melting pot of the north. Also, so many folks that I have run into from up there are actually northerners who have moved south. Our new group leader for Sunday School is from Maine. Been here 18 years and still sounds funny!
Hope each of you have a great night.God Bless,Dennis
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For NavyJack
Visited the dinosaurs at the Field Museum. Then worked the rest of the day. Now off to prep for class. Saw two battered "Soo Line" newsprint cars in North Ave Yard on the way in this morn. They sure stand out in a sea of CN oxide red.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good morning all,
Re Maryland, North or South? I think of Maryland as being a Southern State. I think Mr. Lincoln more or less forced them to stay in the Union.
Navy Jack, Your fishing story sounds interesting. Nice that your relative has a place to fish. I miss it a lot where I live. No good freshwater places near by and even the ones you drive to are too crowded. I grew up fishing in the Chesapeake Bay and the rivers in Southeastern Viginia so I'm spoiled. Used to like flounder best for eating but there were several good varietys then including striped bass which we called Rock Fish. My brother is a lifetime fisherman and has been recognized as a top fisherman in his area. He has lots of citations from the State of Virginia for outstanding catches. That kind of citation is an award in Virginia, not a fine.
Have a good day all,
Ray
SPMan
Guys,
Thanks for the compliments on the resto. That was one of my favorite projects.
I didn't have class today, so I took a trip to Best Buy to dispose of some of the money that I made recently. I got two PSP games, a car charger for the PSP, and a VGA cable to connect my laptop to my TV. I am all caught up on school work, so I might work on the layout or continue cleaning the rec room today.
Afternoon all. Been with reporter all morning. Took him on the big tour of Roseyville. He said it sure is nice here and a lot better than Ohio. Nice guy originally from OK. Said he thought I was the busiest Mayor in Wake Co.
Sun is out and it is warm. Might get some flurries late tomorrow but now they think it is too warm. Meal time calling as missed breakfast. Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Hello all
Just a quick check in during lunch. Received some parts I ordered from Portlines for a few minor restorations, ordered and delivered in four days. I ordered some parts from RFGCO, 01/19 and still waiting. Oh well, glad I'm in no hurry!
Jim did a great job on that gateman. Very impressive work.
May God bless
Jim
Aloha all. Cold today but looks like it's clearing over the lake. Long day today with class tonight. I'll be looking for fellow riders on the local train home. Been going to the Art Institute all month at lunch as it's been free. Nice to visit my favorite paintings and other art. Today the Field Museum is free. Maybe I'll trek down there. Boy, didn't Jim do a great job restoring his Gateman? I have a challenge. Have a great day. Prayers for Char and Chief's mom.
Good morning
Gloomy going to mid 30s all week wih some flurries mixed in. Well it is still winter.
Reading how Toyota hid defects and remember one of our posters telling us that over a year ago. Just like Tiger don't apologize until you get caught. I am going out for a walk this morning, figure I had a stress test yesterday pushing the snow blower through that wet snow.
Sausage gravy and an egg for breakfast, ah it smells so good.
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
It is cloudy with a dusting of Snohio this morning. Navyjack, your comment about all of us being Americans is quite true (although being a Hoosier is quite special :-) ). Was very busy last night. Did the YMCA thing, balanced the checkbook, got trash ready for pickup, watched a little of the Olympics, and did some Second Life. "Lost" is on tonight and will try to watch. Was very busy at work yesterday and got way more done than I thought I would. Also got some good news on the new job. Still not a done deal, but getting closer to it everyday. That will be a good day. I had the regular fare for breakfast on the dining car as it came in from "Points East". TBIL after "Lost". Prayers going out to all who need them. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Here's what I heard on the news today......
1. There are 10 million people plus, out of work.
2. There are hundreds of thousands of homes being Foreclosed upon,
3. There was no raise for SS checks as there is no inflation.
4. The multi million dollar Space Shuttle landed safely at night.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmm............
Morning. Quick stop by to catch up on things before heading in. I am second in today, so get to drop son off at school enroute. Snow, you guys up north and west can keep it. Looks great on TV, but don't want to have to live through it any time soon. Have movie planning meeting to arrange...maybe today for lunch. Then, come home to plenty of honey dos. Hope it is a good one for each of you.
Dennis
Mornin' boys. Drizzle and 37 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. On a train related note, spent 2 1/2 hours yesterday directing traffic in the rain thanks to a faulty RR XING on Chief's favorite "short" line.
Ref to GREEN power, it seems like we are sending billions out of the US to pay for these wind turbines.
Well, it seems the real men are up and getting to work....me, too!
Foggy out here, up to 65 later, fog 'sposed to lift later also.
Well, let me git my keester out the door to help Buckeye get those SS checks fulfilled
I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.I am the venom in your skin --- Breaking Benjamin
Hi GUYZ,
Another day closer to the end o year. At PT Conf. got sent home 1.5 hrs. early, on count of weather. Watched Olympics then nighty nite.
BRUTUS, YEP got the CNC router doing some neat things for the kidos. Ours cost, 12K, ouch but well worth it.
Stay frosty,
laz57
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cloudy 32 degrees. Going up to 36 today with a chance of snow flurries.
Today is busy. Have an errand to run and the daily chores around the house. Pretty soon, it will be March and then , hopefully, Spring. This has been a long winter. PT went well yesterday. I have a few , new, exercises to do at home. I need to walk the stairs more. Into the train room. That sounds good.
Dining car is here and it is the usual for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
Chuck
Good morning.
Sad to see the snow melt. We only have about a foot left on the ground, but fortunately for us we are going to get more snow!
A very nice Birthday gift from the Baby Buckeye and family; the Lionel Control Tower. Baby also wants to work on the scenery on the layout. Baby Buckeye's Bouncing Baby Boy is growing up fast. He is now almost nine months.
Hi Ho, Hi Ho,.........Chief, so the check is deposited electronically.
Good Morning all
A lot of the snow is melting now, slow enough where flooding should not be an ssue.
Dennis - I was wondering if the plant was going in your neck of the woods. The nuke plants are safe, and clean. Our plant is not a power plant but part of the nuke fuel cycle and the improvements in safety over the last 30 years is remarkable. The training, the equipment, the maintaining of the equipment makes for good neighbors. The plants are built and operated with a principal of multiple layers of controls, engineered and adminstrative that prevent and mitigate the chance of an accident. I would have no trouble iving next to one.
I used to carpool to work with a guy who worked in the environmental department and each day on the way home he checked the extreem outfalls, the streams that ran through the plant and the discharge of the plant into the waterways, and the water we put back into the waste streams was all treated and went back cleaner than when it was taken from the Scioto River or underground wells.
Speaking of work, I'd beter be going.
hello guys, the snow storm missed us thank god we only got about three inches. my wife and i drink green sweetened ice tea. is that what sweet tea is? i have been all over the world and only live in illinois as this is where we ended up and my sick father was here, so i consider myself an american, not a southerner or northerner. i think all you guys are my friends, and i would never trade any one of you. will be getting my williams e-7 soon. am excited as it looks like one nice engine. now when i can run trains i can use my lionel aluminum acl cars with it. i love the purple and silver acl colors, i also love the brown and orange illinois central. we live near a lake 300 feet away and grandson (13) is into fishing he is starting a campaign against his parents to spend the summer with us so he can walk to the end of the block and throw a fishing pole in the water. a friend of his caught 8 northerns of good size sunday so he is motivated. we have crappies, bluegills, cats, northerns, and muskies in this lake. anyone have alligator gar? your friend navyjack
Ole Timer CHIEF ..... Send the snow to Maryland ? Did you forget where the Mason Dixon line is ? Above us here Chief ... North ... above Maryland .... I don't want to use that N word .... NORTH ..... but I see I have to . The word north puts a bad taste in our mouths here in the old Line state .
CHIEF ..... Send the snow to Maryland ? Did you forget where the Mason Dixon line is ? Above us here Chief ... North ... above Maryland .... I don't want to use that N word .... NORTH ..... but I see I have to . The word north puts a bad taste in our mouths here in the old Line state .
Sorry, meant the Baltimore/DC area and not on my REB friends in the SOUTHERN Maryland. Use to work the Baltimore Bass Pro Shops and the guys who worked for Motor Guide trolling motors were firemen from SW Maryland. They would always remind me they were NOT Yankees and loved sweet ice tea. I guess those around the DC area are more prone to be Yankees than the rest of the state.
Watched Train and Locomotives that had been DVR'd. Was on the old PA railroad steam engines [now at Strausburg] and was filmed during the Conrail era as they had several Conrail freights around the big stone bridge and Enola yards.
Popcorn time. Later
Evening everyone. Chief, had Grits for dinner again. It seems that this diet leaves me hungry all the time, but with the food I am eating, I am sure I am going to lose a few pounds. Since I am finally off call, I took some Tylenol PM so I hope I can get a good night sleep. It would be nice to sleep past 3am for a change.
Brutus, I have heard about China buying the coal and steel. Also, they say that concrete is in short supply as so much building is going on in China. With regard to the cooling temps and potential next Ice Age, I wonder if we will see algore all over TV and making another movie on how we are causing global cooling?
Got a email from Chooch that my latest purchase is on its way. Hope it is one of those times I am home before the bride to collect the package and bring it to the train room. Got a complete 1776 set in the package, unopened for $66. I have this same set, but it has issues. Really don't need another, but I couldn't pass it up for the price.
Had a good conversation with my Dad today. He is doing well, but still has ups and downs. The guys from 2nd platoon had sent me a jacket with the 2nd's logo on it. Real nice and durable. It is similar to the ones the guys in FDNY wear with the treated canvas outer shell and the insulated inner liner. I guess they don't want me to get too cold down here. Actually, several of the guys I used to work with are retiring to Georgia because of the tax benefits for seniors.
Will continue to pray for Roy's sister, Chief's Mom, Char, and for the families of a few who have passed on. May God Bless each of you and your families.Dennis
Saw a neat show on The Woodwright Shop yesterday (dvr'd) about a sawmill/window frame company in NC using old style steam equipment - very cool! Wouldn't want to accidentally touch one of those belts - yikes!
Hey Laz - did you ever get that CNC router thingie figured out? They sure look cool, but very expensive.
Dennis - read the other day that the green power supplies that were being pushed don't earn back the energy to build them until they are near the end of their useful life? Nuke is the way to go and they have good tech now for control and stuff. Of course, nobody wants one by their house. Trains magazine had an article about increased coal traffic and looks like the next issue will have more info - China wants our low sulfar coal as they are building power plants like crazy. Another article I read was about how we could tip over into a "small" ice age in a pretty short amount of time as all this energy from the ending solar cycle could deposit a lot of snow high up and start the cycle. If so, we are going to be really short on energy in our country.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Yea he lives in the NORTH and pretends to be southern, probably even talks funny.
ole timer you keep forgetting the first word in the chiefs home state is NORTH so he thinks anybody north of him should get snow even VA.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Hi guys
Official snow count at Det. airport 9 inch's. I'm guessing about 6 here. Really wet and heavy. 30s this week should get rid of some. Come summer the chief will be out in the 100 degree, 200% humidity we will be sitting outside in the cool 90s, so it all works out except for the tomatoes
Banilla is ready for the thingy....S.J.
HI GUYZ,
Well got project done for Home Ec lady. She even helped. Now to do some work for me. Later GUYZ.
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