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COFFEE POT #4, April 2010 for all to take a drink and chat. Welcome all posters. 4 yrs old and still going. Sweet ice tea too. (Even some Kibbles)

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 5:15 PM

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CHUCK,

  NOT mine, I was on JAN. 1st.  I thought it was JACKS Happy B-Day?

Oh well Happy B-DayBUCKEYE!!!  He seems to always have a bDAY?

laz57

Nope, not mine.  Mine was January 15 and everyone forgot.  Forgot my 1,000 post too.  Sad  Nobody loves me.  Everybody hates me.  I'm gonna go eat grits and die !  Big Smile

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 5:18 PM

cheapclassics

Good afternoon all, 

Quote from ChiefEagles:

BTW: Reason Mike C is having problems with a JD is, JD is made for the real man, not soccer players. Whistling   another jab.  hard to get old Mike C. 

As Ronald Reagan once said, "There you go again".  I think the Chief meant to say that soccer players are too tough for JD to keep up with them. WhistlingWhistling

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana 

And too tough for FE to keep up with them!  Smile,Wink, & Grin

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 6:10 PM

RockIsland52

laz 57

CHUCK,

  NOT mine, I was on JAN. 1st.  I thought it was JACKS Happy B-Day?

Oh well Happy B-DayBUCKEYE!!!  He seems to always have a bDAY?

laz57

Nope, not mine.  Mine was January 15 and everyone forgot.  Forgot my 1,000 post too.  Sad  Nobody loves me.  Everybody hates me.  I'm gonna go eat grits and die !  Big Smile

Jack. 

 

JACK

Happy belated Happy B-Day to you, happy belated Happy B-Day to you, happy belated Happy B-Day dear Jack, happy belated Happy B-Day to you!

Congrats on 1000 posts, congrats on 1000 posts, congrats on 1000 posts dear Jack, congrats on 1000 posts!

Grits are better for you than worms.Whistling

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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 8:19 PM

LawsonFarmsRR

 JACK

Grits are better for you than worms.Whistling

Pat

He finally said something about grits I will agree to Sign - Oops and thats about all there better for you than.Approve

Evening all still waiting for some deliveries so far wife received the first 2 of 4 packages and my next day off is Sunday then back to work on Monday I kinda have a feeling she will receive the next 2 also. Oh well at least she liked the first one.

Do read most post but normally no time to reply as I'm working 48 hours of OT starting this past Sunday and ending a week from Friday.

but that is a good thing lol.

well time to go talk to you all soon

Oh by the way Happy B-Day to who evers it is and if theres train presents involved It can be mine if your all looking for someone to give train presents tooWhistlingBig Smile

mine was actually back on Feb 1 so its not mine

Hope all have a good week

Oh Roy I was thinking you found the theme song to Gilligan's island but dennis's was a good thought too.

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 8:41 PM

Evening all

Cut grass played with the kids and primed the 762 whistle refurb project. 

Old Timer – Find some plasticville pigs, just right and the farm kit will work too.

Pat – PETA People Eating Tasty Animals, I like that!

Goodnight and may God bless

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Posted by 8ntruck on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 8:55 PM

About 80 and sunny today.

Doug - How about giving your 16 year old his very own car?  I've got the perfect one - a well used 4 door 1987 Dodge Aspen.  Perfect for a beginning driver - lots of crush space, ugly, slow, dependable enough for around town, but high pucker factor when between cities.  Slant six and a 904 Torqueflight - a combination that I dont think even a teenager could do serious damage to.

All for now.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:01 PM

Evenin' All.

Finished up the taxes and in the mail, Angry . Sure am glad that I didn't have any plans for any Vision Line Steam otherwise I'd really be ticked off. Made a pretty big hole in my "discretionary spending", for the rest of the year. Grumpy

Anybody for a really big cup of tea for a change. Whistling

DJ, Sounds like things are going well. Thumbs Up

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Posted by Brutus on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:03 PM

Tardis is ready, but I'm sleepy tonight so someone else will have to take a turn driving.  Preordered one of the legacy prr camelbacks, the halloween cars from Lionel, and an MTH Happy Halloween car too.  That should get me killed Laugh

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:21 PM

 Back from Jersey....

took 24 hours to get home...I'm beat...left at 0500 Tuesday and home at 0500 today...

took a nap a quick shower and then to work, stayed until 1230, had lunch with the Princess and slammed into bed until 530

Jack..thanks for the jinx...$371 invitation to the policeman's ball, told the officer I was a retired firefighter, he said to show up and he'd help me out...like I really want to run back to Yemassee, SC for that?  dunno we'll see I have 2 weeks..

Stopped into the Hobby store at Exit 49 (I-95) south of Fayetteville, NC...talked to the owner, great guy, bought about $50 worth of stuff...I'll be stopping back there for sure.  Has some good stuff even gave me the 2010 Lionel catalog gratis!!

Well, looks like I missed EVERYONE'S birthday...sooooo

Happy B-Day  EVERYBODY!!!

Angel for you guys and Spanky...you'll LOVE therapy..ask Chuck!


8ntruck

Doug - How about giving your 16 year old his very own car?  I've got the perfect one - a well used 4 door 1987 Dodge Aspen.  Perfect for a beginning driver - lots of crush space, ugly, slow, dependable enough for around town, but high pucker factor when between cities.  Slant six and a 904 Torqueflight - a combination that I dont think even a teenager could do serious damage to.

All for now.

 

 

Hey Doug, if really want an Aspen...have I got one for your son...'76 with 360 cid and manual shifted Torqueflite...4 doors and a Hatch back.  Passes everything (including those jap cars) but gas stations...Banged Head

 

OK, check ya later!

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Posted by Ole Timer on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:45 PM

Brutus

Tardis is ready, but I'm sleepy tonight so someone else will have to take a turn driving.  Preordered one of the legacy prr camelbacks, the halloween cars from Lionel, and an MTH Happy Halloween car too.  That should get me killed Laugh

Had a great one on one chat with my buddy CHARLIE tonight .... he's one heck of a good guy ... Thumbs Up  Very enjoyable ... why don't some of you guys drop in ?

WOW  ... great Jim /Brutus .... I know you've been wanting one of those camelbacks .... I think they're COOL !  Char should'nt kill you buddy ... you've been there tried and true for her Thumbs Up

Sturgeon/Jim .... glad to see I'm not the only pig lover ... they are funny to watch and people really don't realize they are a very clean animal ... it's only the way farmers keep them that give them a bad name .

RT ... I'm glad you're getting more boxes delivered than me ... I still think you work too much / hard .... I worry about you buddy .... Sigh

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Posted by hscsltb on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 9:52 PM

Being a bear of very little brain Im lost on whos birthday it really is. SO Happy Birthday to yall(or all yall which ever is appropriate).April is a big birthday month in my house.Both princess's and the wife. Step daughter will be sixteen and cant wait to drive.

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Posted by Ole Timer on Wednesday, April 14, 2010 10:36 PM

 Harold ... a 16th birthday is a BIG occasion for a young lady ... tell her ... well both ladies I said  Happy B-Day  .... and be careful driving .

Anjdevil2 .... I love fayetville ... home of the 82nd Airborne ... my son was a member of the 82nd and I loved going there . Congrats on the buys and finding a great hobby store ... they're getting rarer by the day . He keeps promising to take me back ... but he's so darn busy anymore . I sure am proud of those guys / heroes !

DOUGDAGRUMP .... I love a couple cups of good tea and used to like a good cigar along with them .... awwww the days I used to be able to relax that way ... out under the shade tree ... by golly i'm going to get a pack of Garcia stogies and start doing it again  Yeah!! 

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Posted by dwiemer on Thursday, April 15, 2010 4:38 AM

Good morning everyone.  Got a heart this morning, so I am on my way in.  Jack, sorry I missed your birthday and your thousandth post.  I thought you celebrated everyday, so didn't think much of what the rest of us call "special occasions". 

Spanky, with your avatar and then your talk about "Rehab", some folks who just jump in recently might have a different thought.  Glad things are going well and that you are 100% soon.

Got to run, but hope everyone has a blessed day.
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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, April 15, 2010 6:04 AM

HI GUYZ,

  38 and going to be nice today to get to 75.  OPENING day of the PGA, PITZA GOLF ASSOCIATION.  We play by our own rulz, makes it more fun.  ME VS BRO every Thursday at 4 with sometimes guest apperances by local celebraties like bank pres, golf pros, and beer distributors, that want to play with us cause of our rulz.  Lots o fun.

Happy B-DayCHUCK!!!!!

One WEEK TIL YORK,

Stay frosty,

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, April 15, 2010 6:05 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a clear 48 degrees. Going up to 80 today with lots of sunshine.

Today is an easy day. I have a few chores to do around the house, and then I will relax. Knees feel a lot better after a good night's sleep. The more PT you do, the more rest you need.

Happy Birthday... Mrs. Calabash Happy B-Day(whereever you are)

Dining car is here for the usual Cheerios breakfast.

Y'all have a great Thursday.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Thursday, April 15, 2010 6:52 AM

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 80s.  Soccer was played outside last night due to a little confusion as to what was scheduled.  A good time was had by all.  Got home a little earlier and watched tape of "V" from night before.  Still waiting for something to happen.  I edged the sidewalks last night as well.  Ground was so dry that it was the easiest first pass I have done in a long time.  Sure makes a difference.  One of the grandkids may not be visiting after, but Lucas may or may not be home.  Have to be flexible.  I had the regular fare on the dining car for breakfast.  TBIL anytime and I can drive.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, April 15, 2010 7:43 AM

Thanks everyone.  Had a pleasant one.

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Posted by navyjack on Thursday, April 15, 2010 8:56 AM

Smilehello guys hope all is well.  i enjoyed seeing the pics of jims, layout.  rt, what new trains did you get?  pat i really appreciate your labors as an animal rancher.  we owe so much to you. fife your boat is real nice and definitely not a yatchet.  old timer, you deserve ti me under that tree.  wish i could spend some time with you there.  we could swap old sea stories.  anyone kn ow how long it takes to get yopur first issue of ctt when you newly subscribe? i am anxious i guess and it will give me something to do when wife is watching dancing with the stars.  your friend jack   

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, April 15, 2010 10:50 AM

Still Good Morning

Home from dental cleaning without orders to return for repairs, whew. Got home and granny was cleaning the garage,groan. Oh well 82 today and 69 tomorrow go figure?? have a great day....S.J.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Thursday, April 15, 2010 11:09 AM

Monring all!

Fife - if it hadn't been the 2 min 16 sec I got from you then someone else would have...

Blueberryhill RR

The more PT you do, the more rest you need.

Chuck - now I can explain to my wife when I am sleeping in the chair - "I just finished my PT!"

As LAZ says - one week to York. I depart on Tuesday and am looking forward to it!

Have a great day all!

Regards, Roy

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Posted by Ole Timer on Thursday, April 15, 2010 2:54 PM

Just finished our taxes .... so much for promises from polititions ... FROM BOTH PARTIES .... you either have to make millions or have never worked or earned any money ! SoapBox  Oh well .... guess it's time to work on the trains and detailing  and relax ......  







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Posted by Papadiesel on Thursday, April 15, 2010 4:22 PM

Hi All,

Just returned from my LHS. Passed up on a few gereat blowouts ( AEC Crane set, MTH Halloween set and SF 4pk passenger cars.) MamaDiesel would be happy, if she knew. BUT did order the Pere Marquette freight car pack, the War Bonet ext vision caboose. MamaDiesel will not be happy if she finds out. The M-497 JET and others were very tempting.

Our grandaughter was baptized Sunday. Saturday I will be with Josh and Scouts on a decomisioned ice breaker moored in Port Huron. Then Sunday we will celebrate the triplett's 6th birthday.

Prayers for everyone, especially for those "IN HARMS WAY".

"MAKE A GREAT DAY" ! PapaDiesel
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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, April 15, 2010 5:07 PM

Hi All

A beautiful afternoon. Garage is clean, granny even washed her car. My replacement Lionel set box arrived all bent up thanks to UPS so now I don't know what I want to do. Probably just give it up as a lost cause. Banilla is ready when the time comes swing on by in the Tardis.

S.J.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, April 15, 2010 6:08 PM

 8n and RIch, funny you should mention an Aspen - the newly-minted driver came home all shiney-eyed about how about I get him an old car which he could fix up with all the engine things he's learning in HS. I said if he gets a job...Wink  Nice day here - probably last of the 80s for a while though. May look at fridges tomorrow night (our bankrupt state has a rebate thing going) and ours sounds like its dying.

I feel like such a heel - totally forgot to go to youngest's school for Reading Day. He had to read with the principal. Fortunately, the bride forgot too. Ashamed

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Posted by Ole Timer on Thursday, April 15, 2010 7:49 PM

SJ ... file a claim with UPS .... they need to be more careful .

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Posted by dwiemer on Thursday, April 15, 2010 8:07 PM

Good evening everyone.  Has been another long day.  When finishing with scouting locations, caught up with wife at daughter's ballet practice.  Then, we all went out for steak.  Bride made arrangements for baby sitters for tomorrow, so it will be date night. 

     Had a nice conversation with Dad upon return to the house.  He had called and so I called back and caught up with him.  He is facing some issues with retirement and uncertainty given the current climate.

     NavyJack, typically, it is the next issue after the subscription goes through.  One important thing to keep in mind is that CTT has 9 issues, so it is not exactly monthly.  If you missed a month (depending on the date of payment), you may be two months before seeing a copy.  If you call, the girls that answer the phone should be able to tell you when you can expect your first copy.

Time for bed.  God Bless,
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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, April 15, 2010 8:45 PM

I keep thinking that I've forgotten something.  Is today that tax day thing again? Confused

Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum. Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by Brutus on Thursday, April 15, 2010 9:14 PM

Howdy guys!  Buckeye - don't worry if you missed it this year, it will come around again next year Laugh

Daughter had a band concert tonight and was pretty good.  She played snare, bells and bass drum. 

TARDIS is ready and banilla sounds good.  I have blueberry pie too so let's hit it!  Wonder if Mike has any zuchini bread tonight?  I think RT made brownies again, too!

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Posted by Banks on Thursday, April 15, 2010 9:21 PM

 Hello all,

Checking in for what has become my weekly post. Been too busy farming and other stuff. I did watch James make some laps the other evening. It's starting to be on the dry side here, hope it's not an indication of what's to come.

 

Buckeye, If today is that tax thing I screwed up and sent my money a couple of days early.

I'm a little confused but I think someone had a birthday, belated Happy B-Day

Spanky, Hope your feeling better. My broken ankle(3years +) still takes some time to get moving in the morning.

Brutus, continued good news about your Mrs. prayers continue.

Bob, Nice train and video

 Another lousy Saturday is predicted. I'm going to take advantage and make preparations to rebuild a section of my Dad's collapsing house foundation. I'll start to put in some temporary supports. Also just so it is a little more difficult the electric service is on the wall that is giving way. I will have to temporarily support it.. A general contractor (Mrs' cousin)  is coming Monday to start excavation.

Well it's past time to join my loving Mrs in bed 

 

Prayers to all who may need them

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Posted by SPMan on Thursday, April 15, 2010 9:53 PM

Good evening all, almost didn't get on here today.  Just got busy and forgot about it doing a lot of running around today.  Got my new music CD's in the mail today and have been playing the heck out of those with some traditional jazz music and ragtime stuff.  I saw the ragtime ochestra play in San Diego last Thanksgiving so its nice to have both of their albums now.  The other CD was recorded about 14 years ago by a guy named Ernie Carson with the Castle Jazz Band.  Don't even know if he's still alive.  He has one on there .  called Old Bones which I can identify with now.  Another funny title is "All Birds Look Like Chickens to Me".  Well no one ever accused me of listening to contemporary music.

Thursday night guys are coming over in a few minutes for a train jam session.  Just got back from dinner out so got to get with the program.

O BTW Jack Happy belated birthdayHappy B-Day Congratulations on 1000th post.

Good night all,

Ray

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