COFFEE POT #3, March 2010 for all to take a drink and chat. Welcome all posters. 4 yrs old and still going. Sweet ice tea too.

[dwiemer]

Ray, I like Justrains and perhaps you will find it there cheaper or at least at the same price.  I can certainly appreciate your dilemma with lack of space for more trains.  (Wife won't let me put shelves in our bedroom) 

Mike, I knew what I was doing...just having some fun with it.  I rarely get in over my head on these projects.  With regard to the discourse here, I could have elaborated on my comment, but it wouldn't change anything and could bring down the friendly discussions shared by most of us here.  I have no problem with engaging in topical discussions in which opinion is freely shared, but all too often, people's motives are called into question and it quickly denigrates into name calling.  This is NOT the place for that.

Made a pizza for wife and I tonight.  Chicken, with tomato and spinach...yum!  Kids of course wouldn't touch it, but we did a number on it.  Would like to have a good desert, but still trying to watch what I eat.  I was actually amazed at how much energy I had when on the Daniel Diet/Fast.  Will do it again in a modified form.

Chief, I have had a lot of fun things that I have been blessed to do, Few rise to the level of your trip.  I have friends in high places in the military and often get the chance to see some great stuff, but even when I was in the AF, I never got to get airborne in a tanker....that looks great!

I was hoping to get some more of the yard work done, but that was not to be.  Perhaps tomorrow.  Also need to get some weed and feed spread.  Why is it that weeds always seem to flourish under any condition, yet plants you want to grow have a struggle?  I guess it is just another of life's mysteries.

Dennis

[Anonymous]

Ray,

         I hear you on being out of space.  One good side effect of that though was that it decreased impulse buys for me.  Now, I only buy things that I really want.  I never thought I'd say this, but I think that I've got too much.

Mike,

          I really liked last night's episode as well.  The throwback to the first season is way overdue IMHO.  It was my favorite before this season.

I went to speak to the instructor today, and I feel better now.  I also got help with my project, so that took away some stress.  I just want to graduate, get a job, and get a Mustang GT.  I am thinking about thinning the collection to get some money to look for a first gen Probe.  I don't want to sell it all, just those "why did I buy this?" pieces.  There was an 89 LX with only 22,000 miles in OH on ebay, but the listing ended.

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

It is a cloudy but mild day in SE Indiana.  I took a sick day as a cold brewed up on me last night.  Glad I took the day off.  Some events at work helped me decide as well.  Six more work days....  Did give me time to properly peruse the latest CTT.  Very good issue.  Also downloading latest MTH Tinplate Catalog.  So far nothing trips my switch.  Did watch "Lost" last night.  Good episode, reminded me of the first season.  I had the regular fare on the dining car for breakfast this morning.  TBIL any time.  Dennis, I am glad you were not hurt any worse.  When that discussion started, I thought you seriously were not going to try that approach.  Next time I will be more vocal in my opinions.....  As far as the differences in opinions around here, I am reminded of the phrase by Rodney King, "Can't we all just get along.....?"  One of our greatest assets here is our ability to speak freely and civilly.  The "powers that be" have rarely yanked our chain and I hope it continues to be that way.  Regarding the recent events in Washington, we have the means and the ability to change what we do not like.  It is called a ballot box.  Also, while on the soapbox, I did not vote for our current President, but he is still my President, just as he is the President for all Americans, and while I respect and defend the right of anybody to criticize any and all of his policies, he is still deserving of the respect due the office.  End of rant.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[SPMan]

dwiemer

Ray, I believe Charles Ro has the 18" circus advertisement car for $89.95.  Perhaps you can either get it through them, or use it to negotiate

Dennis, thanks for the tip.  I think Justrains might have it too.  The other circus cars I have are no where near as authentic as these  K Line cars but might be OK.  I have a 5 car set of extruded aluminum cars that were given to me by a dear friend who was an actual circus performer himself at one time.  We both share an interest in trains associated with the circus.  My only problem is space.  I just don't have the room to display all my stuff at once either on shelves or on the layout.  I'm starting to put stufff back in their boxes.  I'm grateful for the stuff I have.  I just don't want to over do it.  I think we have all heard that one before.  Anyway, happy railroading all.

Ray

 

[sir james I]

Good Evening All

Ah we had a nice day almost to 60. We get temps up/down in March.

Went to kroger this morning watched some tv but no trains today.

I will wait for Brutus and the thingy, maybe have my banilla before they get here.

S.J.

 

[LawsonFarmsRR]

rtraincollector

John Bakeer

I did a post and it just vanished.

What a crap site!

for pass year you have done nothing but complain about this site. You seem to be only one having problems to the degree you claim. I always wonder if its you, your equipment or your ISP. I enjoy your comments as a whole. I to have problems when accessing some sites, it doesn't make them crap it could be the programs I have or a number of things.

A few here will make there post in the notebook or another area on the computer then copy it and put it in a reply that way should it disappear it they have a way to redo it just an idea.

 

Rt you are right on. This site is NOT crap. You and others will remember a few month ago when I was very crudely taken to task on a number of items "a certain person" wrongly assumed to be true. This took place in a series of emails between a group of Coffee Pot members outside this thread. As the Chief says - Ignore, Ignore, Ignore. And I delete the email notices from this "certain person" with out reading them.

Pat

[dwiemer]

Ray, I believe Charles Ro has the 18" circus advertisement car for $89.95.  Perhaps you can either get it through them, or use it to negotiate the price with the local place.

Was an incredibly long day.  I have worked longer hours many times, but the issues were excessive.  I was not able to make the meeting, but was able to have a nurse make contact and give some information.  Funny thing is, I had the easier case.  Guy doing the other case got slammed.  Just a matter of who is on call when the referral comes in.

RT, not to worry, I was safe.  Actually had fun with the whole thing.  One caveat is that the battery was run down a little as I had been doing a number of test starts, etc. prior to the spark fun.  I also didn't put it on charge so long as it wasn't too low to cause a low voltage issue to the starter.

I missed the family when I got home, they were already on the road to violin practice.  I really enjoy going and having a family experience with it.  I guess that is one of the things that we sacrifice with the work we do. 

Hope everyone has a great night.
God Bless,
Dennis

[rtraincollector]

John Bakeer

I did a post and it just vanished.

What a crap site!

for pass year you have done nothing but complain about this site. You seem to be only one having problems to the degree you claim. I always wonder if its you, your equipment or your ISP. I enjoy your comments as a whole. I to have problems when accessing some sites, it doesn't make them crap it could be the programs I have or a number of things.

A few here will make there post in the notebook or another area on the computer then copy it and put it in a reply that way should it disappear it they have a way to redo it just an idea.

[wrmcclellan]

Big parade of operating Polish and German preserved steam locos...pretty cool!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u4XAMdRNuGk&feature=related

 

[John Bakeer]

I did a post and it just vanished.

What a crap site!

[Ole Timer]

3 of us pulling our hair out here ....   ... 072 is just going to be too large for extended layout all on one level with the available space ... going to have to go UP for the 3rd span of track .... one loooong L shaped loop and bi-level I guess . Home Depot is going to love me ... LOL .

[ChiefEagles]

fifedog

Mornin' boys.  Court this AM.  Workin' with Secret Service this PM.

So secret, no one will know he is in service.

Morning.  Sunny and warm.  Suppose to get some chilly nights later this week [in the 30's] but bounce back next week to very warm and sunny.  May have to wrap up peach tree as in full bloom.  Resting day.  Probably gym and then garden work.  Yes, garden work is rest to me.  Chat later.    

[wrmcclellan]

Morning all,

Cloudy here and rain predicted this afternoon and into tomorrow morning. 60's/70's today.

Meetings all day today. No time to devise spark plug solutions.

Got a deal nailed on a replacement car for my daughter. Got a 2010 to replace the 2009 and only spent an extra $240 over the insurance settlement.

[anjdevil2]

Sir J...

It's called tunnel vision

The inability to see the WHOLE picture or incident scene with disreguard to the areas of life and property safety....

The cops & the firefighters were both guilty of that and I'm sure the driver of that $750,000 ladder truck got the extreme dressing down.

[sir james I]

Good Morning All

That white car was a police car..They both parked on the the tracks.??????I have no idea why, as was not necessary.

Sunny 32 with frost this morning, going to 60. Breakfast was egg, and sausage gravy over toast. A trip to Kroger is my exciting morning. Have a great hump day..S.J.

[cnw1995]

 Aloha and oh my! Great videos. Glad you're OK, Dennis. Lost a friend a few years ago who worked for Com Ed in a similar incident. Caught up on Top Gear vids last night - as the bride was at her newly-formed book club. Not sure how much book-discussing occurred. Sounds like a great visit, Chief. Looks like a busy day here in a grey and cold Chicago. Our conductor threw a crossing-gate-crosser off the train this am. If the engineer sees 'em, they can be banned from boarding. Very risky on a two track line.

[fifedog]

anjdevil - !!!  Couldn't tell if anyone was in the back seat.

Here's a little local rail drama from yesterday...

http://www.wbaltv.com/slideshow/news/22918366/detail.html

 

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Court this AM.  Workin' with Secret Service this PM.

[anjdevil2]

Wow!! It’s Wednesday...already?

 

Picked up my train stuff from a local gentleman.  Nice stuff!! and more next week, great price. toured his newest layout of ....American Flyer!!  Nice set up.  I hope to get some pictures next time I get there.  JC Penney 4-6-2 in Pennsy colors with MTH semi scale cars.  Ran the engine last night and runs & smoke great!  Pictures on Sunday.

 

He’s a little tidbit for ya...remember that firetruck vs train?  Hey Fife, watch that white car!!!

 

http://www.community.firevideo.net/video/video/show?id=2041917%3AVideo%3A43819

 

Up to 75 today, I may run back to the house for my HD later when it warms up...

 

See ya later!

 

 

[rtraincollector]

Was funny to read Dennis but got thinking to me that could be very destructive seeing I have a defibrillator in me. But glad a ll got a good laugh at your expense thanks to a certain individual.

 

Morning all Hope you all having a good day. Not much happening here doing the work thing today then OT tonight from 4-8PM.

Talk to you all later

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a foggy 42 degrees. Going up to 60 today with sunshine.

Today is an easy day. I have some projects to do, and the usual chores. I may have some relaxing time in the train room, later. Not much else is new here.

Dining car is here for a big omlet. Breakfast will be good.

Y'all have a great Wednesday.

Chuck

[laz 57]

Hi GUYZ,

  47 and windy here today going up to 66.  Contractor is going to pour slab today, 7 yrds. of concrete.  Then I guess start to frame next week?

CHIEF, gonna sign up to fly to space next?  $200k, ROSEYVILLE sure can afford that.

Stay frosty,

laz57

[dwiemer]

Morning all.  Getting ready to head in.  8N, yeah, I know about the timing lights, but don't currently have one.  Besides, my wife got a kick out of this experience.  and I got a charge...  Have some stuff I have to get out of the way before this morning's case and then to the meeting.  Hope case doesn't go too long and I miss the meeting, but then again, it is not about me.  I just need to pass along some information to the producer before he gets there.

With any luck, I will have some train time today.  Have violin practice with the kids tonight, so a lot on the plate.  I really want to get into the train room, but life seems to get in the way lately.

Dennis

[Brutus]

I'll catch up tomorrow guys - got off chat and fell asleep - missed Gunney playing with machine guns too :(

Tardis is ready, gotta get some of this coffee onboard and I'll let you guys figure out who is driving tonight.  Let's go!

[wrmcclellan]

 

Buckeye Riveter

Roy.....Nothing blew up.  I'm dissapointed.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgS9dxQnJxc

 

[8ntruck]

Sunny and high 60's here today.

Dennis - ever hear of a device called a timing light?  Does the same job of seeing if there is electricity in the plug wires, though the entertainment factor is not nearly as high..........

Stopped at the LHS today.  I've got the store copy of the new Williams by Bachman catalog on loan.  Didn't see much new in it.

Anybody got one of the Williams E7 B units?  I see one I kind of like, but I'd really like to see it in person before slapping down the purchase price.  I'd like to know if they look right when used with Lionel A units.

Chief - looks like you had a neat flight.

All for now.

[dwiemer]

wrmcclellan

anjdevil2

OK where's the video?????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXiOQCRiSp0&feature=related

Roy, thanks, that was a good laugh. 
Ray, I think you are right about the 18" K-Line Circus car.  I too have often left stores without purchase, or with only a small purchase.  I am becoming more selective on getting more stuff without a specific place to put it. 

After talking with son's teacher for a bit and seeing a number of things he has done, we took him and rest of family to Red Lobster.  They have a stuffed Tilapia that is actually very good....if you don't mind all the butter and calories, but I will make up for it later.  Both kids are doing very well in school and we were told that daughter may skip a grade when she gets tested.  It will be a tough choice as some kids do well academically, but are not emotionally prepared to be in a class with older kids.  We shall see.  Perhaps just keeping them occupied with additional studies after regular school will keep them from getting board and losing interest.

Well, have another early morning and then a meeting for some movie business.  Hope it is a good night for each of you.
Dennis

[ChiefEagles]

Buckeye Riveter

Roy.....Nothing blew up.  I'm dissapointed.

I tried but they would not fly over Columbus Ohizo!!!! 

I'z back.  Great trip.  Had a great time and great food too.  Some very nice and outstanding people in the armed forces of the USA.  Speaking of food, I have not had dinner.  All the animals and birds have been fed since I got home but not me.  Later,  

[Buckeye Riveter]

Roy.....Nothing blew up.  I'm dissapointed.

[anjdevil2]

 

wrmcclellan

anjdevil2

OK where's the video?????

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXiOQCRiSp0&feature=related

 

Now THAT'S what I expected!!!

Good Job, Roy!!