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COFFEE POT #6 JUNE 2010 for all to take a drink and chat. Welcome all posters. 5 yrs old and still going. Sweet ice tea too.

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Posted by submmbob on Saturday, June 19, 2010 4:10 AM

 Well we are now in summer shutdown, but are doing the last official observations of the season. The Advanced Astronomy Camp kids are up on Mt. Graham and are observing at the SMT for the night. One of the professors at the U has been running this program for over 20 years. A number of the counselors are some of my regular observers. I've never been up here for one of these since usually I am in South Dakota on the Rez. Good group of kids and I've had a number help start up and open the scope, plus tune the receiver and operate the telescope. Put them in the chair and and tell 'em what to do.

Ordered the last bunch of parts I needed today to get the Corvair running. Rear springs and shocks. The old shocks were pretty much just trim. 

Jim T - love the 350! Nice job on that one.

Don - glad that Chris is having a good trip

Chief - thoughts and prayers for your mom

S.J. - belated happy birthday!

Cleaned up a Binks Model 19 sprayer when I had some time today. It holds air and sprays air so tomorrow night I will try and spray the lower control arms and rear crossmember for the van. Beautiful old unit made in the Windy City. Just couldn't bring myself to buy a cheap import. Found a rebuild kit for it on the web too.

Well off to catch a few hours of sleep. Need to be back up in the morning for the tour for the camp.

Bob

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Brutus on Friday, June 18, 2010 9:23 PM

Rich - prayers for your Mom's foot!

No trains today except I got an email from Trainz that a preorder shipped - those halloween blood cars Thumbs Up

Tardis is ready and having a nice chat with RT.  I suspect that storms are hitting Michigan, since SJ is not to be found so far.

Prayers for us all and our friends and family!

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Posted by rtraincollector on Friday, June 18, 2010 9:20 PM

Sturgeon-Phish

Evening all

RT - I hope your baker job works out.  Will it mean earlier mornings?

Jim T - Your Royal Blue 350 project turned out great!  Check out his thread!

 I took the cover off the camper and will start getting it ready for a little vacation into Michigan.  Loking at going to Dearfiel Villiage and the Ford Muesum.  Any other suggestions?

Good night and may God bless

Jim

As slow as the V.A. works it would be about a year down the road and early morning shift well kinda normall something like 9Pm to 6am type of hours lol

Talking to brutus right now on IM

not a lot happening just relaxing as this is my weekend off

 

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Posted by 8ntruck on Friday, June 18, 2010 9:01 PM

Jim - where all are you going in Michigan? 

Definitely spend some time in Deerfield (sorry, brain fade) Greenfield Village and the Ford Museum.  One could easily spend a day in each place.  The Art museum and history museum in Detroit are worth a visit too.  If you like zoos, Detroit has a good one of them too.

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Friday, June 18, 2010 8:55 PM

Evening all

RT - I hope your baker job works out.  Will it mean earlier mornings?

Jim T - Your Royal Blue 350 project turned out great!  Check out his thread!

 I took the cover off the camper and will start getting it ready for a little vacation into Michigan.  Loking at going to Dearfiel Villiage and the Ford Muesum.  Any other suggestions?

Good night and may God bless

Jim

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Posted by 8ntruck on Friday, June 18, 2010 8:55 PM

Sunny, muggy and low 90's today.

Loooong week.  Still have a pile of paperwork to get to before it is too late.  Probably will have to go into the plant sometime this weekend to catch up on what didn't get done while I was spending time out on the factory floor thisweek. Dead

Got about 1/2 of my tree trimming chores done this evening.  Maybe get the rest sometime this weekend.

Watching a couple of Alco bits and pieces on ebay.  Maybe I'll get lucky.

Anybody else notice that Ford was ranked #1 in quality?  Toyota dropped from #6 to #21?

All for now.

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Friday, June 18, 2010 8:27 PM

Wife made it back from Washington DC.  Flew out of Regan National and was late taking off this morning.  Apparently the President didn't get the memo......my wife was flying, and he was supposed to delay HIS departure until SHE cleared the air space.  Big Smile 

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Posted by navyjack on Friday, June 18, 2010 6:49 PM

Big Smileman rt i hope the va hires you as a baker.  those guys in the hospital deserve food made by a navy cook.  you could make them s--t on a shingle and one-eyed-meat loaf.  i know i could eat that every day. silly me you said a baker didnt you? navy cooks still rock.  as long as they dont know how you ice the cakes....navyjack 

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Posted by sir james I on Friday, June 18, 2010 5:59 PM

Good Evening

Sun and 88

A big storm in Chicago is headed east and expected here after dark. Warnings already posted. Had a nice  BLT and a half for lunch, granny found some turkey she froze in gravy so hot turkey sandwich for supper. I gotta watch the bread intake though. Found some Dad's old fashion root beer yesterday boy thats been a while. Banilla is ready for the thingy..S.J.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, June 18, 2010 4:58 PM

Good afternoon.  Off to the lake house in about an hour.  Running late as usual.  Ran soaker hoses some while mowing.  Lots of calls about the HS thingy.  Now getting shower and shave. 

RT, hope that becomes something for you.  Baker for the whole place.

Spanky, glad you are back.

Guess LAZ is shoveling coal on the steam engine.

Later.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Friday, June 18, 2010 4:46 PM

Evening all just had a big storm pass thru not sure how much rain we got but it was a frog strangler.

Had a good day at work today happened to start talking to our chief dietitian (Big boss of all dietary) and mentioned if you ever decide to make a baker position let me know, she went wild with the idea she said that a great position we could use then asked if I was a baker. She said she needed to look into that position and then we talked a little what we would do and wouldn't do.

yesterday got talking with a patient safety rep and brought up a couple of ideas that needed to be looked into and she was really tickled with the ideas especially seeing it hasn't been thought of but was needed at present with a couple of patients we have I think by law if one needs it it needs to be done

Not much else going on nothin train wise anyway

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Friday, June 18, 2010 3:52 PM

Nope, just found out it's on July 1st...I'll be at work still   Banged Head  

Also just found out that Mom broke her foot doing something at church....Banged Head

 

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Posted by Ole Timer on Friday, June 18, 2010 2:45 PM

 ANJDEVIL2 .... are you going to annapolis for the swearing in ?

CHIEF .... a wedding ring may stop the oil but it does'nt stop the flow of whatever is coming out of their yapper .... only increases the flow .... Whistling  LOL

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Posted by sir james I on Friday, June 18, 2010 11:52 AM

Hi Guys

I missed the morning roll call, another trip to a doctor, we're all set till monday AM, grannys turn again. Warm here but not hot so far very little rain from all the predicted storms of the past week. Have a great day.....S.J.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, June 18, 2010 8:01 AM

Good morning all.  I just got up!!!!  First morning in a while that I could sleep like a retired person.  Going to mow and then go to the lake house this afternoon and mow.  Still hot and humid.  Getting tomatoes and lots of cucumbers and squash.

Iowa has a race track and races???  Bet they take nails and drive through wooden wheels, stick them into corn cobs and have trained beatles push them around a dirt track.  That would be a little more exciting for Ioway than the usual sitting on the porch and listening to the corn grow. Laugh

Big news this AM.  Seems BP has stopped the oil leak.  They put a woman's wedding ring over the pipe.  It stopped putting out. Whistling

Hope all the workers have a great weekend and thanks for the SS you contributed this week.

Now for some coffee.  

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Friday, June 18, 2010 7:39 AM
Good Morning  TGIF!! Another HOT and SWELTERING one here in America’s Playland...95 and thunder later.Rode home last night and just beat out the rain by 5 minutes...Thunder/Lightning Heavy rain...didn’t feel like getting wet... The Princess passed her 1st permit test, has one more to go, then permit time!  Only missed 4 out of 40!  She did well, very proud of her! Jon – The 21st is Ride your Bike to Work day, but since you ain’t workin’ there is always the I’m Riding Just Because I’m Retired Day...Smile,Wink, & Grin Not much else on the home front...Thursday night July 1st, I’m outta here, north bound and truckin’...back to Jersey for a full 10 days...food, family, friends and Fireworks!!  My nephew gets worn into Annapolis on the 4th.  My Dad will swear him in.  Dad is 21 year retiree of the US Navy, and it was nice of my Nephew to ask him to swear him in.  His Dad, my brother, is in the sandbox for the US government (he is retired USMC). Angel for all, including those that protect us here and abroad, and all our traveling friends. Catch ya later.... 

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Posted by jonadel on Friday, June 18, 2010 6:40 AM

Another good week in the books, now ready for the BIG weekend of racing at the Iowa Speedway, Iowa Corn Indy 250----all the stars are here for Sunday's race, hope the weather holds out.  We have been drenched nearly every day and are once again set to break weather records for the month, ugh.

Had a great day at the Y yesterday, swam without stopping for 35 minutes.  Today is tread mill day for 60 min. at 3.7, I am feeling good.  PGR send off mission at 11:45, more troops being sent to Afghanistan.

 Hope everyone has a good weekend!

 

 

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Posted by Banks on Friday, June 18, 2010 6:33 AM

 Hello all,

If all goes well at this time tomorrow I'll be traveling I-70 somewhere in the area of Fredrick MD. Before that I've got about 300 bales of hay to get in the shed. Then load the car. Hope to get out of work by noon.

I'll have no internet access next week so it'll take me a few days to catch up when I get home.

 

Prayers for all who may need them

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Friday, June 18, 2010 6:09 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a sunny 70 degrees. Going up to 84 today with sunshine.

Today is an easy day. I have an errand to run and then I will take it easy, the rest of the day. I have some reading, that I want to do and enjoy the nice weather.

Dining car is here and we have an omlet for breakfast. Looks good.

Buckeye.....TGIF

Y'all have a great Friday.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Friday, June 18, 2010 5:03 AM

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 90s.  Belated Happy Birthday to SJ!  Relaxed with grandkids last night.  Long day back at work, but busy so time went fast.  Lots to do with little cooperation from feds.  May need some attitude adjustment.  Must win game today for US.  Last race for Sarah for awhile at Iowa this weekend.  I had the regular fare on the dining car this morning.  TBIL anytime and I can drive again.  I hope everyone (especially US Men's soccer) has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Thursday, June 17, 2010 10:36 PM

Well SJ, you survived the onslaught on your birthday.  You are not allowed to be grumpy.  That is DougDG's job.  Hope you got all that was coming to you. Wink  Don't forget the root beer tonight. 

Don.....prayers your FIL continues to improve and that your MIL's worry is lifted.

Brutus,,,,that was good news on Char.  Are you sure she isn't allergic to you?  Smile,Wink, & Grin

DougM......my house was about a 5 minute walk from Montay college.

Chief.....bet the wife has a big smile on her face with her new wheels.  You are like me, the husband gets the hand me downs.

Brent....that's one of the better photos I've seen of Fife, he looks a little more slender in that one.

Later, gang.

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Posted by Brutus on Thursday, June 17, 2010 9:18 PM

Happy Birthday, Sir James!  Happy B-Day

Wife's rash is clearing up a little, so that is good news Smile

Nice chat tonight with RT and now talking with Wes, Charlie and of course SJ!  Good guys!  Checking out that new Lionel 765 engine, very cool!

Tardis is ready and Mike is driving, so belly up boys - we have lots of cake to go with that banilla!

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, June 17, 2010 9:08 PM

sir james I

Good Evening All

70s today.

I had a nice day, finished it with Applebee ribs. Thanks to all the guys for their birthday wishes. I had my banilla but got plenty for the thingy crew...S.J.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OLD MAN Happy B-Day

Good morning afternoon evening night.  Signed on this morning and door bell rang.  Signed on just a little after noon and door bell rang.  Signed on this afternoon and Pam came in ready to go pick up her new Honda CR-V.  Loaded with all the options you can get on one.  Now I have the pickup and the 4 Runner [actually the 4 Runner is the "family" vehicle and Mayor's duties vehicle].  Got home and signed on this evening and Pam wanted to run errands and go by Lowe's [get to drive her new vehicle]. 

Story one:  We ordered "cafe" shutters [double shutters that covers the bottom half of the window] for the inside of the kitchen, dinning room, living room and two bath rooms.  They finally came in after 6 weeks.  Installer came this AM to install them and they were made upside down.  All grades of, "I'm sorry" came from Lowe's.  Then got call from Lowe's Installation Services.  Lady says have to come out and remeasure. @#^!~  So went by Lowe's and that section was closed.  Manager came and was well aware.  She said she did not know why we were called and told to have them remeasured.  New shutters were already ordered and asking vender to rush and not take 6 more weeks.  They almost lost a customer.  Was not Lowe's fault but the manufacturer's.  Still, dragging out the time to get them up and I have already been paying for them [12 months same as cash].  They AIN'T cheap.

Story two.  Drove to Garner NC and got 10 more grass carp.  Got them settled with the pond water temps and let them go.  Cost me a bundle.  All because of the bad boys at the top of the hill.  One thing that makes me feel good.  They are all in JAIL.

Story three.  Went to get CR-V.  Got a lot of paperwork signed.  Then finance guy came out and said it would be a few.  30 minutes later he finally comes out.  Then we go sign more paperwork.  One thing is we got Honda financing at a lower % rate than advertised.  Almost nothing for 60 months.  Guess that was worth the wait.

Story four.  The ^#$~ Mayor of Raleigh is fighting hard to keep Rolesville from getting the high school.  I have a name for him.  Has to do with dog. Whistling  

Now for some rest.  Did get by Texas Steakhouse for a ribeye and sweet ice tea.

Later.     

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, June 17, 2010 8:40 PM

Good Evening All

70s today.

I had a nice day, finished it with Applebee ribs. Thanks to all the guys for their birthday wishes. I had my banilla but got plenty for the thingy crew...S.J.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Thursday, June 17, 2010 7:40 PM

Happy B-Day SJ Happy B-Day It finally got here hope it was a good one and you get some great train items.

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Posted by SPMan on Thursday, June 17, 2010 12:02 PM

Good morning all, finally got in touch with MTH with phone call yesterday about my Z4000.  Got an RA # and took it out of my layout.  I have the inner box with inserts but need to get an outer shipping box today.  I put my old Lionel ZW back in service on the layout while the Z4000 takes a trip to Maryland.  The old ZW still works but gets a lot hotter with no fan like the MTH has.

Dbaker, prayers for your FIL.  Hope you can squeeze your buddies into the layout.  Put them all on the patio and give them some fastrack to play with.  I'm thinking sun tea also.

 

Chief, I don't put milk on grits.  Cream of rice which I referred to has a creamy consistancy and is not as course as grits but you don't need milk.  Anyway grits are fine with me now.  I had to eat the other stuff when I had stomach trouble a long time ago.

Got to run,

Ray

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2010 9:16 AM

sir james I

THANKS GUYS

I'm going to try and not be grumpy all day. It won't be easy. lol

 

S.J. Big Smile



With THIS crowd? Wink Happy B-Day and many more!

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JT - No problem. I have to be reminded evry now and again myself... I'm not used to being on tripple secret, double lock down, spending. LOL! Actually my mindset has really changed as to what are necessary and desired expenditures. Smile

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Chief - NOW what did I do?

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Jack - I have some interesting pictures of Fife... here is one of my favorites


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Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, June 17, 2010 9:11 AM

 Jack, I worked at Felician (then renamed Montay) College back in the 1980s. Used to wander the neighborhood all the time. Small world indeed!

My, Argentina looks a power. Now on to Greece v. Nigeria. It's addictive....Wink

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, June 17, 2010 9:06 AM

THANKS GUYS

I'm going to try and not be grumpy all day. It won't be easy. lol

 

S.J. Big Smile

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, June 17, 2010 8:50 AM

SJ,

      Happy B-Day

Brent,

         I didn't think of that. 

Jim,

       I have found a solution to the smoke unit alignment issue in the 350.  What I did was cut the brass tube down and force a piece of aquarium tubing onto it, then I put the other end of the tube into the stack hole in the boiler.  I'll get pics when I get it done later today.

 

Not much going on today.  I started the 350 chasis swap last night, so I want to get that finished today.

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