Good Evening All
Overcast and 38 today, feels cold after yesterdays 67.
Thanks to all for the kind words, Two train friends and now my aunt so far this year. Dinner today at a place granny and I had never been, a place called Champs. Full meals and super size sandwichs so full it hurts, I should know better, if theres a next time I'm bring some home in a box not my belly.
Ready for the Tardis, lots of banilla for the gang but none for me...S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Sunny and low 60's yesterday, snowing (7" and still falling) and low 30's today.
Clean the snow cannon and put it away, already!
Bought a TrainSounds PE tender at the LHS today. The owner said that there were only a few left at the distributor, so if any of you are considering buying a new one, don't wait too long. He also said that Lionel is taking back orders for the Harry Potter expansion set. Must be that they are going to make another run of them.
About all for now.
Evening all,
Spent the past week sick with a really ugly cold or some sort of virus. Spent the week before in Las Vegas at a trade show which is probably where I picked up the cold. Half my coworkers have been sick over the past two weeks.
Get to stay home for a few weeks and then off to York for the train show and then to San Diego the following week for w**k.
Daughter had a wreck while I was in Vegas. A young man pulled in front of her from a parking lot. She said he started to pull out then stopped when he saw her, then he suddenly pulled out again trying to beat her. No way she could stop. She T-Boned him at about 35 mph in the drivers door. She was in the far left lane of a 3 lane wide road (actually 6 lane divided, her side was 3 lanes). Destroyed both cars. No one hurt amazingly. So I can speak highly of our former 2009 Chevy Mailbu and On-Star. On-Star had EMTs, fire and police there in a couple of minutes before she got out of the car. Now dealing with insurance companies. Not going too badly all things considered.
First day of spring - it is snowing here, albeit lightly. Cars outside have a dusting on them. Good news is it is supposed to be 70 by Tuesday.
SJ and RT - sorry for your losses. Tough when the family gets old.
Hope all are well.
Regards, Roy
HI All -
Finally had a nice week after that deluge that hit everyone all over! Our town is finally open (Bound Brook, NJ) and out thoughts and prayers to all that got hit with Noah's showers! Hope everyone is safe and sound and all trains are running on schedule!
Welcome Mountain Goat!
Roy - so glad everyone was okay! Prayers man.
RT & SJ - sorry for your losses.
Worked 5 OT this morning, then took a nap after lunch, played a videogame, and did the grocery shopping for the week. Need to do laundry tomorrow and that's probably it - we'll see how much real snow we get here by the giant heat sink (river).
Prayers for us all and for our friends and loved ones too.
TARDIS is ready and I won't forget you RT - I think it's Kurt's turn to drive, but we will have to use the stealth mode. Mike, you can go over some plans I have been formulating with us in the drawing room
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good night all. Leave town for a little over 24 hours and you have a lot of posts to read. Prayers for all those who posted their needs on the forum. Hudson, glad to hear you are OK [just worked "to death"].
Did I read the words snow and snow??? I mowed grass at the lake house today. Need to mow here. Flowers blooming and trees budding and blooming. Snow!!!! Just what the REBS ordered for the Yanks. Bet you want me to come and shoot your groundhog.
Bed time for me. Chat later.
PS: welcome MTN. Goat.
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hello guys hope that you are all doing well. rt....i do not know if you lost a loved one. if you did please accept my sincere condolences. i hope it is missinformation and you did not. we have six inches of snow on our deck. plumber put in a new faucet on our laundry tub, had to solder it on, put all new pipes under the kitchen sink, and rodded out bathroom. had to have it done, and luckily he did not charge me much. had a partner, and paid for almost 100 in parts, but cost me 230 total for 2.5 hours skilled work by two journeyman plumbers. i admire people who are trying to make money in spite of the bad economy. these are union guys who would rather make less than none at all. and not to collect unemployment. sons have been layed off since august, concrete finishers journeymen. times have changed. when i got off active duty, could not claim unemployment for over three months and then could only draw it for 13 weeks. i wish i would have had a chance to have had the time off when i could walk, as i could have really enjoyed trains. oh well it could always be worse. navyjack
OH, big question. What are you suppose to do with a "weather worn" American flag? The one at the lake house got "tattered". Replaced it. Brought the old one home. Trying to remember from my Boy Scout days.
Chief ,worn flags are supposed to be burned.One of the local VFW posts here collects them and takes care of it.
Chief,
Proper disposal of the flag is to build a fire and carefully lay the flag (unfurled) onto the fire, taking care to not have burning fabric take off in the heat. Cut the grommets out (if so equipped) and dispose of them appropriately. In my Scout troop we give the grommets to the scouts who make loops with them to hang on walking sticks, etc.
You can also give the flag to a local Scout troop who will take care of the flag for you.
Morning all. Supposed to have "Dinner on the Grounds" today after church. It is where the whole congregation goes to the sports park for a big picnic and prayer service. Unfortunately, it is raining and supposed to do so for the remainder of the day.
Chief, if I recall correctly, aren't you supposed to remove the stars before burning? I am not exactly sure. Of course, I also remember that we were not supposed to let the sun go down on the flag. If it was up at night, it had to be lighted....they stopped that in the Carter years.
Got front door sanded and stained and back up. Came out well. With all this rain, I guess we will see if the job was good and stain completely dried before rain...or else the door will stick to the weather stripping. After I did the door, son wanted to play with his RC Humvee that we had given him a few years ago. Thing is really neat. Fast and will go over most anything. Also has a missile that it shoots when you press a button on the remote. I guess it is about 3 feet long and can do some damage. I had already broken one of the brides planters with it and dented the garage door Perhaps it is best that I leave the driving to the kids.
Hope each of you finds your day full of God's Blessings.Dennis
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Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cloudy 40 degrees. Going up to 70 today with rain showers later.
Today is an easy day. Big Nascar race this afternoon. I will watch it from the train room. Need to do some work on scenery. Run some trains too.
Dining car is here for the usual breakfast.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
Mornin' boys. Mornin' English. Mild and 52 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. In a little bit, will be headed to the marina to paint my sailboat's bottom. Gotta get back at home by 2, then take wifey to the gallery to pick up "Thomas".
Spent yesterday in the Commonwealth, and hour at HARRIS tower (cool), then some time at ENOLA and ROCKVILLE. The old fishing center has been nicely converted to a B&B for trainfans. Ugly ducks there. NS was pretty quiet, until after AMTRAK headed west, then the flood gates opened. Dinner at DUKES.
Laz - The show was at the Steelworkers hall off 44B. Well attended, but absolutley nothing there I wanted. Tom picked up a 3-pack of TTX flats for 12 bucks (MTH,without boxes).
GN Mnt Goat - Where ya been? How's the layout comin' along?
Roy goes to VEGAS for a week , then comes home with some type of infection...what are the odds on that...?
Morning. Off to Sunday School in a few. Buddy that teaches Carry Conceal is coming ot the "range" with trachoe. Going to cut down a hill so we can get 200 yds out of the newly constructed rifle range. Suppose to meet me after SS. Guess all you Yanks would love to have him come and clean snow out of your drives. When I hear the word snow and Ioway together, I say a "thank you" prayer. On the flag. Thanks guys for the info. I got smart [for a change] and "Googled" it. You are right about burning. Suppose to be done "cermoniously". Will give it to my Eagle Scouts to handle. BTW: if flown at night, still suppose to be "lighted" [I think the word "spotlighted" was removed]. Mine at the lake house flies 24/7 but it is within 30 feet of a big area light. It is lit from dush to dawn. Have a great week.
HI GUYZ,
Absolutly beauty of a day yesterday, at 72 degrees. Spent all day from 9-4 in class for my final class I had to take. Then wife and I walked outside on trail for 45 minutes then went out for dinner. Came home took dog for another mile walk then watched THE PACIFIC on HBO. WOW, I thought Band of Brothers was good this is something else. TOM HANKS and STEVE SPIELBURG, did another great job.
FIFE, yes I knows where that is in Steelton. You coulda went to BARRYs afterwards is only 15 minutes away.
Stay frosty,
laz57
Aloha, another cold, grey and snowy day. Hope it melts soon. Roy, I'm glad your daughter is OK. Hope you get over the crud. The bride and I still have something I think but if feels like it almost gone. Youngest woke up sick so I'll stay with him instead of church. I wanted to hear the new speakers installed this week. Oh well, they're not going anywhere and I'll get to spend two hours reading the paper and watching sports highlights. Bride invited friends over to tonight for some sort of early Easter feast so I'm sure the rest of the day will be spent cleaning and prepping. You know the drill. Saw the Percy Jackson movie last night. It's for kiddies so I managed to last through it. Hope everyone has a good day.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good Morning
No snow here. Overcast and 40s for the day.
Grannys at church and then going out with sons family this PM. Me i'm stayin right here, got a long day tomorrow. I did manage to run a couple engines last nite but not for long, no pileups....Have a great sunday....S.J.
Hello all,
A lazy Sunday AM here
Back from 7:00 Mass
Only 747 at the buffet Friday. a relief after the last couple.
Enjoyed the grand kids yesterday. It was a sunny warm day. We ran trains a little while, did a little yard work and rode the motorcycle. Was pleasantly surprised by daughter, daughter-in law and son-in-law all joining in lunch also.
Helped my son set up the new (to him) two way plow he bought.
Condolences to those that had some one close to them pass, will add to my prayers.
Well I'd better move on. Preparing to go to Parish's annual St Patrick's day dinner. They supply Corned beef and Cabbage. We bring the rest.
Prayers to all who may need them.
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Haven't checked-in in a month of Sundays...doesn't mean I don't come in and read posts, though. Hope all are doing well. Sunny and pleasant in Vegas. We are in the process of moving, so all train gear is packed and I'm bummed. May have to "go Christmas" and just run a loop on the floor to take care of that itch.
Thoughts and prayers to those in need.
Hope all have a great day.
Dan
Morning all!
Snowed all night here and just ending. Depending on where one lives here, 4-8 inches and it is mid-to-late March!
I guess global warming is officially at an end. I have never in my life seen snow here in March and I am getting mails from fiends older than I that are saying the same.
Have a great day all!
Fabulous trip to Cumberland yesterday .... alot shorter than I wanted ... english lass had to be back for a going away party by one of her friends ... . She was amazed where they cut the mountain in half for the highway and the RED earth up there . Stopped dead by the street to watch a multi engined freight pass by ... everyone yelled " what's wrong "... they did'nt understand .... LOL . Watched OLD DOGS movie with John Travolta and Robin Williams last night ... I have'nt laughed that much in 30 years !! Clean comedy - no violence and extremely suitable for all ages ... rare anymore for sure . I laughed so hard at times I could'nt hardly get my breath ! It's a must see guys .... and you can take the kids .
Fifedog ... I am still gathering or trying to get more track and a few items yet ... getting thumped on ebay lately ... almost done .... will be out on I-70 flagging you down when it's all ready .. LOL . Gonna hold you to that offer .... Have to get a couple bags of that RED soil from that area for the landscapeing ... you know what I'm talking about . Did'nt have time this trip ... but will next trip up there ... and some RED stones too . I hope Alleghaney County police won't arrest me for snitching dirt ... LOL ! But you can only get it up there .
Argh! Digital TV!
Picture froze up on NASCAR prerace. Must be a network problem as it is the same for the cable and over-the-air channels.
Chuck - you getting it OK in Snowhizo?
Howdy guys - coffee is good this morning (almost noon). Had bacon, eggs, and biscuits for breakfast. Need to make a run up to the drugstore for Char and then it's just a quiet laundry day I think. Her birthday is coming up and my Mom's is tomorrow. Big birthday month for us. Laundry day too.
Chief, that's a good idea to let the scouts do it - they get a kick out of it too.
Mornin' All.
SJ & RT condolences from our home to yours.
Roy, Will you have any "free" time while here in Sandy Eggo ? Free time on any of my business trips in years gone by ceased the minute you arrived til the minute you departed. Glad that ended, now I don't want to fly anywhere.
My crud is still being very tenacious and showing no signs of going anywhere soon. On my third round of anti-biotics, the first two did not assimilate very well.
Where's Jon? When NoIa put the hurts on the Jayhawks I figured we would hear from him. Heck of a game!
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Ahhh - relief! - NASCAR is back on!
DougdaG - I know what you mean. I am going to have to find a way to make time. I will keep in touch on this. I will be coming in on Monday April 26. Staying until Friday April 30. Meetings all day each day. Maybe one evening?
Thanks all it was my uncle on my fathers side of the family. he been up and down with health for a few years so mostlikely it was for the best hes now out of suffering anyway. he passed back on last monday so 6 days ago. I really not getting on much any more sorry doing other things. still have to put new boards in NYC just been doing other things at night did hook up coil couplers to it but havn't tried them yet. want to do that befor putting new board in so sure I got them right. spent the other night about an hour looking for my roll of electrical tape knew i seen it just a day or two befor found it las night under key board proping up side that is missing the little leg thingy
talk to you all later doing O.T. tonight but off tomorrow
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Good afternoon everyone. Dinner on the grounds was nice, but it was wet and cold. We had planned on flying kites and running the RC, but it was not to be. Will have to do that at the house during the week.
Roy, glad your daughter is OK. Part of why I hold onto the old Bronco is that my son will be driving in 8 years....if it holds out that long.
Fife and Flyer...say it ain't so. Glad you weren't turned to the Dark side....just kidding flyer guys!
Chief, glad you got it figured out.
After a nice nap, it seems it would be a great time to get to work on the layout. Was hoping the coaling station would have worked for one area I am trying to cover up some layers, but just doesn't fit. I will have to custom make a building to work there.
Onto some fun. Kids are wound up today, bouncing off the walls. Perhaps I can harvest some of their energy and get them to help on the trains
Dennis
Way to go J.J., #48
Good Evening
A quiet day, sun is shining. 47 degrees.
I will just be lazy till Brutus comes with the thingy.
Maybe have some banilla tonite...S.J.
I hope everyone has a great monday...S.J.
dougdagrumpWay to go J.J., #48
I will probably stir the pot with this, but here goes.
48 wins again. This is getting boring. Where is the challenge? Where is the excitement? Reminds me of the open wheel races. Even the 12 and the 99 went around the track arm in arm. What happened to "Go at it boys"?.
Pat
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