Happy birthday to 8NT and 88! Happy Saint Patrick's Day too!
Mike - congrats man, that is good news!
Off today, but all my plans fell apart as my friend John got sick and is on antibiotics - since last night. Can't hang out since I don't want to bring any bugs home with me. Will just do a few odd jobs around the house and hang out with Char. Need to go to Walmart and also get some new headlights for the truck as one has burned out.
Have a good ond and Stay Frosty Laz!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
8NTRUCK
Jack ... still enjoying her accent ... darn lucky son of mine ... glad the sun's out and things are looking better up there buddy ! She said today she's going to make us FISH PIE ??? Hope it tastes better than it sounds ..... ....
Well my IRISH wife was all decked out in green today .... inner and outer ... whoa is the poor man who had to live with an Irish wife all these years though ... and a blonde one yet .... have pity on me fellows ... it's not or has'nt been easy ... A few years ago we went to a local pub with alot of friends from work on saint patty's day ... they were making toasts .. when my turn came ... being mostly british ancestory ... I yelled out - GOD SAVE THE QUEEN on mine .... I actually think some of those irish folks had homicide on their minds .... LOL
RT .... you need and deserve some R+R buddy .... or is it captain ... checked out your new avatar on the other site ....
Good Mornin', Ya'll, From Soggy But Sunny Taxachusetts!
The sun came out this morning to remind me that NOTHING is more important than one's family and good friends. Happy St. Patrick's Day to all you Irish guys out there and to the rest of you who wish you were. Eat your hearts out, then wash it down with a shot of Jamesons and a Guinness.
We are still standing......the waters are receding. Prayers for those who need them, especially those of us in the flood ravaged places. Sounds like the California boys are having the opposite problem now. It's not brushfire time again out on the left coast, is it?
8n....... You are a pretty lucid and articulate guy for someone who is older than dirt. Happy birthday you old codger!
MikeC......hearty and sincere congratulations on the new job opportunity!!!!! Sounds like you are conflicted on whether to take it or not. I hate exaggerated superlatives, and one can only do one's best and give 100%. But too often the powers that be at work treat employees like one is no more than an indentured slave, that one's personal life and family are irrelevant. And too often they do have the upper hand and purposely hold one's financial security and livelihood like the ultimate ace in the hole in a high stakes poker game. To me that is a threat to me and my family and where the line must be drawn. To them I say "Get a life! See ya!" 10% is a small price to pay for a piece of sanity and family time. IMHO. Sorry if I have offended some, but it needed saying today to show respect to Mike for his bold move, to support his decision, and to congratulate him on a brighter future.
Dennis.....this work stuff seems to be interfering with train stuff and videography.. Can't these patients reschedule their life or death surgeries? Guess not. It's great to be needed.
Spanky.....rehab on your knee following the surgery is what you make it, nothing remotely close to childbirth or a kidney/gall stone. I've had 3 full blown arthrotomies on one knee. Works fine. Go for it!
DougDG......didn't Lionel make a similar Marine Missile Launch enginer, blue? I seem to recall one of my buddies had one, can't recall the number. Wasn't a prodigious hauler but it sure could scoot. Came out sometime around when Remco sold those giant motorized Bulldog tanks that also fired ordinance. The tank and plastic army guys had a prominent spot on my layout when I was a kid and couldn't care less about scale. Didn't see your yacht in the Chicago River green pic.
SJ.......the very last of my snow gave up the ghost yesterday. We'll be getting our warm air from Canada, 68 by Friday. Thanks for the reminder to winterize the snowblower and get to work on the lawn mower.
JohnB......grettings from across the pond. As you know, my wife has distant relatives we keep in touch with from Great Baddow, Chelmsford Essex, and Braintree, all about 30-40 miles Northeast of London. That area is steeped in history dating back to the Roman invasion and occupation around 60AD. During WWII the Marconi (inventor of radio) factory and the Hoffman ball bearing plant were located around there. German Luftwaffe tried to take the factories out, later used the V2 rocket.
OleTimer......my wife's distant cousin (read previous post) worked for the BBC, decided to take a one year trip around the world. Did some live remote broadcasting over the phone right from my kitchen!!!! Could not figure out some of what she was saying. American English and proper Brit English......some different phrases and vocabulary in there. Don't hog the "loo." Thought she was talking about baseball and Gehrig.
Bob.....wherever did you find the room at work to set up that loop? Thanks for the video. 2025 looking good! Where there is a will there is a way.
RT.....we may be related. Ancestors from Ireland and Germany, more Irish. The former initially settled in NYC and Northern Michigan and the latter in PA.
Laz......the thought of your pasty whites is turning my stomach. It isn't noon yet here, but the circumstances of your post may dictate an early start on St. Patrick's day.
NavyJack......small world, my grandparents on my Mom's side settled in Wisconsin too. Way up North. I remember the outhouses and attending bees all too well.
Later, gang.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Begosh and begorra, if it isn't himself, the birthday boy showing his face after so long. Many happy returns of the day to ye, Brent ... and to ye too 8n. That's good news indeed, Mikey. And a tip of the shillelagh to ye on the new situation. Tis me favorite day 'o the year, it tis. And the corned beef is in the pot. I have tried the 'new' Guinness and old and ... prefer them both. Blessings to ye all.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Happy St. Patricks Day
And happy birthday to the birthday boys.
Chilly 32 this morning but going into the 60s today. No plans but maybe some early spring prep like summerizing the snow blower. I'm just enjoying the warmth of the sun..S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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anjdevil2 Happy Birthday 8N!! TODAY is LionRoar88's REAL Birthday....so again B!! Mike C - GREAT NEWS!! CONGAS!!!
Happy Birthday 8N!!
TODAY is LionRoar88's REAL Birthday....so again B!!
Mike C - GREAT NEWS!! CONGAS!!!
TO YOU GUYS ON ST. PATRICK'S DAY, ESPECIALLY THOSE WHO NEED EITHER A LIFT OR A SWIFT KICK IN THE PANTS.....
An Irish blessing May the road rise to meet you, may the wind be always at your back. May the sunshine warm up on your face, the rains fall soft upon your fields. And until we meet again, until we meet again, may God, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. May the sun make your days bright, may the stars illuminate your nights. May the flowers bloom along your path, your house stand firm against the storm. And until we meet again, until we meet again, may God, may God hold you in the palm of his hand.
8N.
Wearing the GREEN today. This is a Buckeye's day.
Off to meeting at Town Hall, disk gardens again, get haircut and then go to the gym. All before going to Raleigh and meeting from 2 to 6 PM. Cabbage, potatoes and corned beef brisket for dinner. The St. Pat.'s meal. Hey, we had frost in spots this AM. Well, it is still March. Later.
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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
happy birthday and happy st. patricks day. corned beef is cooking in the crock pot and kids are coming over today. still no layout people cancelled out. had personal things to do. happens to everyone and i understand. will be happy if it comes to be. meantime no more trains. unemployment up to 25 percent in this county. am glad to have navy retirement. sbmmbob, glad you got 2025 smoking. it is a nice looking heavy engine. rt am glad you are getting the parts to fix your engines. local unemployment is so bad as they count on the dodge cars made here. pt discharged me yesterday because of high bp problem. am kind of frustrated and so is wife. pat are you irish? bet your wife is making great corned beef and cabbage. big thing here in the chicago area. used to have it in the neighborhood taverns with green beer. never had any, was sent over seas when i was too young to drink. once i got overseas, i made up for it..ha..ha..jack hope that you have power by now and no flooding and all is well. doug are you having local fare today? germans celebrate irish holidays cause food is good. navyjack
Good monring all,
"....Free at last, thank God, free at last...." Perhaps it is a stretch to quote MLK, but late yesterday I finally got the paperwork on my new job!!! I am not quite sure which circle of Dante's Inferno I have been in the past year, but I have escaped. The feeling of Rebirth does not put too fine a point on it. There are days of sadness and mourning here on the 'pot, but today is one of celebration. While there is a small monetary downside to this occasion (9%), it is worth ten times that in terms of stress reduction alone. The old job was literally killing me. I am not sure I could have survived another year of it, let alone the five or ten until I could think of retiring. All of you who have been here thru the good times and bad times and the newcomers as well, this is one of those moments in life that you savor. In terms of pure joy, this almost ranks up there with my first soccer goal. It IS another beautiful sunny day in south east Indiana. This has been a great week so far: AJ's team runs third at Brazil, recruited two kids to the soccer team and now this event.
Happy birthday, 8N! Happy St. Patrick's Day to all, including the non-Irish! Watched "Lost" last night. Did some more walking yesterday and did weights at YMCA. Lucas brought his girlfriend home to stay with us the rest of the week. I had the regular fare on the dining car for breakfast after the car rolled in from "Points East". Major celebration on the Tardis tonight so get those beacons lit early! I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Morning all. Happy Birthday 8N
Off today. so time relax need to go shopping. Not much else happening.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
Happy St. Patrick's Day
Happy Birthday 8N
It is a cool 39 degrees. Going up to 64 today with sunny skies,
Today is a busy day. I have several projects to work on. Hope to get them finished. Then, the usual chores around the house. Then lunch. Then, a nap. Followed by an hour or two in the train room. Rough day. Somebody has gotta do it !!!!
Dining car has arrived and we are having an omlet for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
Hi GUYZ,
32 and cool here to get to 68. Break out da shorts again this after. Got to get some sun on the pastie legs.
8N!!!!
Stay frosty,
laz57
Top O' the morni'n to Y'all! Happy Birthday 8N! Got up early to do my reading and prayers. A little sip here and then I will be back to the grind. My Grandparents on my mom's side were from Ireland. Great grandfather was one of the original IRA members known as "Mad Dog O'Donovan". Grandparents moved to London during the beginning of WWII where my mom was born, then they moved to Blackpool as my Grandfather was charged with getting shot down German planes and checking them out for innovations. They all came over on the Queen Mary. in 1947.
Bit wiped out, but today should not be too bad. I hope to get to the gym after work and get my energy back up. Eating grits and an orange right now, so all is good.When I got home last night, my Chinese New Year car was at the door from Chooch. neat little car. I try to include a number of things for both kids on the layout to make them feel as much a part of it as I can. This one is for my daughter.
God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Cloudy, about 50 and mist here today.
Finally got my DSL connection problems fixed. Only took four phone calls and two visits of the srevice tech. Turned out to be a bad modem. The problem started last week right after a thunderstorm rolled through - lightning fried the modem? My wireless router is not talking to the modem yet, but a phone call to my youngest son should straighten that out.
DDG - I have one of the recent issue missile launching locomotives with TMCC control. Loads of fun. They have a Pullmor motor, so they make the proper sounds and ozone. Range on the missiles is somewhere between 2 and 3 feet. The billboards make good targets - even better are the exploding boxcars. An exploding ammo dump is on my wish list.
Work is nuts. By Friday last week I had about 60 hours in. Started counting hours this week on Saturday - I'll have my 40 in by mid morning tomorrow. Lots of extra work in preparing for the visit of a potential customer Thursday. I didn't lay low enough, as I got tapped to give a presentation - some birthday present!
Busy is good. I'm thankful I have a job to complain about.
Still waiting on the milk car and milk cans. Both are in route and should get here about the same time.
The LHS reports that Lionel has sold out the Harry Potter expansion set. Still thinks he can find me one, though.
Prayers for those with health and weather conserns.
All for now.
anjdevil2 And a Happy St. Paddy's Day to youse guys as well....I celebrate it in honor of my grandma who even dyed her hair in honor of the day, God rest her soul. Been VERY busy at work and that is good, weather has been windy but in the lower 60's up to 75 by Saturday for the company softball tourney. Practice was tonight and I fared quite well, ending the night with a leaping backwards catch and a reverse somersault with ball in glove. Not bad for the "old" guy. Off to bed I am, another long day awaits..... A closing note:One of my friends in Bound Brook, NJ has his basement under water and creeping up to the 1st floor....so the flooding in NJ continues.
And a Happy St. Paddy's Day to youse guys as well....I celebrate it in honor of my grandma who even dyed her hair in honor of the day, God rest her soul.
Been VERY busy at work and that is good, weather has been windy but in the lower 60's up to 75 by Saturday for the company softball tourney. Practice was tonight and I fared quite well, ending the night with a leaping backwards catch and a reverse somersault with ball in glove. Not bad for the "old" guy.
Off to bed I am, another long day awaits.....
A closing note:One of my friends in Bound Brook, NJ has his basement under water and creeping up to the 1st floor....so the flooding in NJ continues.
HAPPY PATTY'S DAY TO YOU ALL. Me dear ole mothers grandparents from both sides came straight from ireland so guess I'm half irish there with a german last name lol.
Another quiet night on the hill. Tomorrow before I leave I will finish the re-installation of the windbird. Last night was entertaining between some focus tests and me tinkering on the 2025. I finally got the smoke unit in and wired up the light. It was one on those deals where how many times can you take the same thing apart and put it together, but it got there finally w/ a little persistence. It is a pretty good smoker. I set up a loop in the electronics shop and watched it run while eating popcorn. I put a short video on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooi4qO6Pn7w
Then since I was still up and the winds had come up, John suggested we run the new fiber optic cable for the bird since he had to close anyway. Ok, so we are closing due to wind and then we are going to hang out on the top of another telescope and work for an hour? A good, but cold idea. But besides freezing our keesters off, it went fairly well.
Mike C- thoughts and prayers for your friend.
Dennis - sounds like you had a heck of a day. I don't know how you doc's do it.
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY YA'LL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
A GRITS-FREE NATIONAL DAY OF CELEBRATION, WHEN SWEET ICED TEA IS BANNED, AND GUINESS AND JAMESONS ARE SERVED.
JACK
Good evening. Finally made it home. Was a long day with plenty of excitement. Last case was quite difficult, but went much better in the end. The case load from patients referred today will bring us well into next week. Can't complain as I have plenty of times where I don't put in many hours at all.
Sir James, that place sounds like fun. I have seen those movie machines before. They have one at the car museum in Pigeon Forge, TN. I was quite surprised by the movie that was in there, considering the age.
I had better get to bed. 4 am rolls around before too long.
God Bless,
Dennis
Doug....Tomorrow is the DAY!!!!
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
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Evening all not much happening today did go in and worked O.T. for 8 hours. Waiting for parts to repair a couple of engines ( acually 3) one the new board for the NYC GP-9 with tmcc also I ordered coil couplers for it. also ordered a coil coupler for my GP- 38 ( or is it 40) B&O chessie ingine as the rear coupler doesn't like to latch will release easy but hard to shut so this will be an fix for that. also ordered rails and a coupler for a williams fm train master ( PRR) so when it comes have 3 engines to work on.
Hope all had a good day talk to you all later
That sounds like a nice jaunt, Sir J.I've broken out the Guinness already.
Yea they had a couple of those movie machines. I watch the man was in love with his typewriter but then one day his wife visited the office and the typewriter got fired. LOL
HI GUYZ,
Beautiful here today got to 65 degrees. Broke out the pastie whie legs today and put on the shorts. Felt great took dog for walk then did an easy 2 mile run. Transplanted hydrangias, moved big concrete slab, now ready for contractor to start digging tomorrow.
SF,
Extremely beautiful day ... # 2 son's fiance flew in from England last night .... I love just hearing her talk with that full Britt accent . She said her and family live on the east coast of England only a few miles from the beach . I told her if I lived there I'd have to buy a boat to go over to France alot .... she told me the channel is very dangerous ... at times . Southern fried chicken - golden brown potatoes - veggies - cole slaw and homeade biscuits with real butter for supper .... she loved it .
PAT ... one of those jamesons would go great with this supper ...
Don and Ray .... can't imagine having an earthquake here ... ... you guys be careful !
SJ ... watched a funny skit on tv about the old peek movie machines they used to have in the arcades ... drop your penny in - crank the handle and watch the ladies dance ... RISQUE ... it was hilarious ... the guy's waife caught him watching them and beat him with her umbrella .
John Baker ... son's fiance told me to tell you she lives at Cornwall ... she explained where you are ... she said UP .... all I said was ... okay ... lol . Told me alot ... huh ?
Good Evening
A beautiful day at 63.
We spent several hours with the church group, to a place no one had been but heard of. Turns out its an arcade but with all the old machines from days gone by. What a trip back in time, of course they cost fifty cents now instead of a penny. Had new stuff too for todays kids.
Brutus banilla is waiting and I'll be ready for the thingy....S.J.
Afternoon All.
In from yard work, pooped. 87* and dry as a popcrn toot.
Been trying to come up with some ideas for the MTH lited billboard I'm changing. Got the verbiage just trying to come-up with a good idea on the paper/cardstock to use. Maybe I'll run over to Michaels later, my neighborhood craft/hobby store didn't have anything that ignited the imagination.
Anybody got one of the TMCC Army Missle launch engines ? Good/bad/indiffrent ?
Thinking about adding one to the roster, think the munchkin would have a ball with it. Maybe grampa as well.
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Jack - Talk about coincidence, I am sitting her sipping my Jamesons and answering emails. Yes, tomorrow is my day. Cow jokes coming up tomorrow!
Pat
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