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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 MichRR714 on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 9:11 PM

 My, My where did May go.  June is always such a busy month, it tends to fly by too.  Hope all is well with my friends here on the pot.

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Posted by sir james I on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 8:50 PM

Good Evening

Just a beautiful day, low 80s a lite breeze.

Of course all that changes tomorrow with storms forecast.

Dentist this morning to have repairs made that the tremors have caused, I'm hoping that the meds will keep them within reason and no more damage. We shall see. On the way home got a haircut and lunch at Arbys.  Banilla is waiting and those aboard the thingy can help themselves...S.J.

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Posted by dwiemer on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 8:45 PM

RT, just remember, let no good deed go unpunished!  Thanks for starting her and I see now that it is changed.  Been a long day.  Had a late case and then I came home to plant two peach trees in the rain.  At least in the rain, the ground is not rock hard and I can get a shovel to it.

Kids have been real good these last few days.  They cleaned up without prodding and have done well with violin lessons and other tasks without complaint....hmmm I wonder if they are up to something?

Rich, glad you made it back safely.  I know you had been looking forward to the trip for some time.  How was the dinner?  Regarding taking in the call, that was like me taking in a job Christmas morning, only it was a real cooker.  They have photos of me in scrubs stretching lines.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 8:25 PM

well at least I remembered to change it to #6 and to sweet tea gee wiz it been a tiredsom couple of days I'll get the hang of it yet. I think its right now so just have to lead off from here don't go back and reply from one of your old ones that have it wrong. Whistling

Well not a lot going on in fact almost time to hit the hay as 05:30 is just too early for me lol

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Posted by hscsltb on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 7:27 PM

Fifedog,pass on good wishes to Fifepup for a quick recovery.You will have to buy him a train to keep him occupied during his down time.    Doug sounds good on the Fourth train.Busy day yesterday. Girls marched in the parade,went to the Gaspee Days arts and craft fair,then went to BIL in CT for a cookout.

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 7:03 PM

What the heck. MAY wasn't so bad...keep it.

dougnotta -  Thanks for the heads-up. Gonna pass.

88 ---> Tellyawhatimagonnado... Will be droppin' fifepup off to you for your company's 4th of July picnic.  I think you boys will dominate in the 3-legged-race. BlindfoldBlindfold

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Posted by Brutus on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 6:59 PM

Nice pic, Buckeye!  DougDG - those are some neat cars, I already preordered some Thumbs Up

Lawn mowed except under the deck and down in the trees - too wet.  Man it was hot out and serious humidity too.  I picked up some brackets and frames for shelves to put in the front hall, but I forgot my phone so didn't buy the shelves (wood) yet - have to agree on that one too.  I thought about using some vinyl "wood" that is made for trim around garage doors, but I think it would deflect too much.

Be back later Smile

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 3:15 PM

Ran the Big Trains yesterday...........

 
Back to work today. 
 
 

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Posted by dougdagrump on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 1:48 PM

Good Morning/Afternoon Boyz & Girlz !

Had a great day yesterday, started off not so good, but after repairing a "wye" and correcting some TPC issues all was fine & fun. Of the 28 kids scheduled for the "Fun Run" had one call-in sick and one no-show, but a couple of die-hards who came in without a track and wandered the museum were able to fill vacancies. Thumbs Up Came home and fixed a Garlic & Lemon Pork Tenderloin w/smashed taters & buttered sweet corn. Dinner

Jack, You and Jon need to co-ordinate your CFO's visits to Californey at the same time, can we spell PARTY ! Mischief

Fife, Prayers out for fifepup, just don't let Princess draw a bullseye where she has to give the shots, or play connect the dots either. Big Smile

Picked-up a LL Vat car to re-make into a "Condiment Car" for the 4th of July Train. Hopefully it will turnout good.

On another note I made the mistake of looking at some of the Lionel Halloween stuff in the newest catalog. Blood Bank Tank, Transfusion Bunk Car, Vampire Transport .....Thumbs Up  Thumbs Up  Thumbs Up  Approve

Later All ............

 

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 1:45 PM

Ray......she lands in Long Beach in about 15 minutes, so you, DougDG, and Don better go into hiding.  She refuses to take any sort of livery to the airport on this end and wants me to drive her.  That way she can be as late as she can be and then can beat the horse (me) to make sure she doesn't miss her flight.  If I came out there to drive her around, I could dump her off in Santa Ana and we would have time to go visit the "infamous neighbor" and some train shops.  Wink 

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Posted by cnw1995 on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 1:44 PM

 Just back from a walk up to the MCA and back - home of weird modern art. May be a tad warm for the 4 mile round trip.  Dennis, the Jordan status even has skates. That attention to detail is a trademark of the Blackhawk's new president, John McDonough, who used to be the marketing genius behind the Cubs.

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Posted by Papadiesel on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 12:26 PM

Hi All,

Had a good weekend with family and friends. Did get to the parade in Walled Lake. Was memorable BUT did not hear any patriotic music from the  bands and dance schools. Too much like a celebration. The crowd did remember ! All stood up and saluted /cheered the military and Veterans as the marched by. It did remind me to call a friend in the Dayton, OH area who lost his 24yr old son to an IED in Iraq three years ago.

My next post will not be doom and gloom.  

Prayers for all in need, Especially for those IN HARMS WAY.

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Posted by SPMan on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 12:20 PM

RT, thanks for cranking up the pot for June. 

Jack, are you actually coming out here to drive the car for you wife?  Weather should be nice and warm for you.  Predicted to go into the 90's by this coming weekend in the Valleys and a few degrees cooler in downtown L.A. and at the beaches.  One of my pet peeves over the years was the TV weathermen referring to the "Valley" temperature as if there were only one "Valley".  We have two and I live in the other one. "The San Gabriel Valley".  The San Fernando Valley as suggested by the weathermen used to have more snob appeal I guess.  Now they just put up a visual on the screen referring to the valleys (plural).

Big annual Memorial Day live steamers meet in Los Angeles this past week end.  I used to go there years ago to see a departed friend of mine run his 0-4-0 inch and a half scale steam switcher.  He kept moving up in sizes in the train world until he had a full size 4-4-0 oil burning american type engine that was originally owned by his company "Short Line Enterprises".  He also went on to work in the building of the California State Railroad Museum in Sacramento and then on to the start of the Nevada State Railroad Museum.  Sadly, he died way to young in his 40's I think of heart failure.

Usual breakfast of oatmeal and banana following morning walk.

Have a good day, Ray

 

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Posted by Brutus on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:53 AM

Morning guys - took Chewy to the vet this morning.  She's sleeping it off.  Wife has plans for me to put up shelves in the front hallway.  After that, I need to mow the jungle - if it is dry enough.  Might only do the front and sides today and let the hill dry off more, we'll see.

TTFN!

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:35 AM

RT stands for Really Tied-one-on this weeked.  Big Smile

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Posted by laz 57 on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:22 AM

RT,

  As CHUCK said it's JUNE.  Change the title.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 10:05 AM

Good morning all,

Just a quick check-in after already posting on the last page of May's pot.  As always, I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 9:18 AM

Morning!  Got in at 0430 this morning, than at work at 0830...I just ain't feeling this one...and of course, they left everything for me to do....go figure...Banged Head

Check back later!

 

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Posted by sir james I on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 9:09 AM

Sighok good morning again

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 9:07 AM

Angel Prayers for Fifepup's recovery - Fife tell him it is not a competition to see who can survive the worst accident!

Dr appointments this morning... healing up nicely. Humerous has a nice 'hump' where the bones are rejoining, wrist is looking 'super'. Was instructed to 'not use the sling anymore. You are just causing the elbow to get lazy'. The wrist surgeon told me that I get a new 'less restrictive' splint when I go to the PT! Wonder if they can pencil me in tonight? Wink

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 8:45 AM

RT..this is June.

look at your title line.

thanks for starting new one

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Posted by dwiemer on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 8:34 AM

Wow, May flew by.  Wife just made sausage and bisquets so we are about to take in some grundage.  Getting plans together for a treck to Orlando in a few weeks.  I am on call and will be heading in shortly.  Doug, I see a article on Michael Jordan's statue being 'dressed up' in Blackhawks attire....funny.  I have a friend who used to play for the Blackhawks till he broke his shoulder.

Better get to eating.  Hope each of you have a blessed day.
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Posted by cnw1995 on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 8:23 AM

 Aloha everyone. Beauty of a day today. Glad it's June: Summer.  Back at work. Bride seems to be enjoying her new deck furniture which will restrict my train purchases - and everything else for a while  Wink. Nice game by the Blackhawks last night.  Thanks to SJ and Brutus for putting up with me on Yahoo IM last eve.  Big Smile. Prayers for SJ to feel better and for Fifepup's recovery.

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 7:46 AM

June's pot already, what happened to May?

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Posted by Ole Timer on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 7:42 AM

 GEEZ .... I get to be first at posting after it's start ! Supposed to rain all day .... oh well . 

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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.
Posted by rtraincollector on Tuesday, June 1, 2010 7:38 AM

Well chief fell asleep the the handle again and forgot to get someone start the new one so now its 8:30 am on the 1st of june so heres the new one all hope all have a good week talk to you all later.

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