Good evening all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 90s. Had a brief thunderstorm roll thru which knocked power out for a while. My dad and I went to the Indiana Live Steamers track near Camp Atterbury for a public running. They have a nice setup there with a very long and scenic ride. After riding the trains, we visited a small outdoor collection of WWII weaponry. I washed and waxed the PT Cruiser tonight. Vitor Meira had a horrible qualifying session and will start dead last tomorrow at Toronto. I had the regular fare on the dining car for breakfast. TBIL anytime. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Navyjack ... I'm doing okay buddy ... thanks for the concern ... just have been very busy here .
Good evening
It was hot but it did not rain here, all around us but not here. Graduation party was good and granny got to see two of her sisters. I'm tired but haven't had my banilla yet, Brutus fire up the thingy....S.J.
John second place is pretty darn good, congrats to the wife.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Hot in Saint Louis today - I think the heat index was 105 or 110? Worked 5 OT this morning, then picked up some drywall at Home Depot and got my son and nephew to help me carry it to the basement. That should be enough to finish the bathroom except where I need to do some plumbing behind the shower stall. Boys will help me on the basement tomorrow - organizing all the supplies that are left over and the tools that got piled up while we moved stuff to the garage. Progress is being made
Bob - prayers for you my friend.
Greg - congrats on the new job! Sounds pretty great to me
Ray - sounds like a fun ride, hope you don't get sick!
Pat - RT might know the scale? He has some Lionel Nascar stuff?
Chief, hope you got a good steak dinner, one hot dog is not enough for a day!
Harold - I have one MTH engine and it runs fine, but others have not been as lucky with the older PS1 versions.
Doug - are your kids Shark Boy and Lava Girl? Ben is Spidey, right? Sounds like a fabulous vacation
John, too bad SJ didn't enter his Banilla in your festival, did they have a contest for ice cream too? RT won a house decoration prize a couple weeks ago
Greg - tomatoes are hanging in there, but not doing very well as far as I'm concerned. I think they should be a lot bigger by now.
Tardis will be ready shortly, I can hear some pings from the beacons coming on - Banilla: Don't Accept Any Substitutes!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Way to go Greg !
Been following the story on the other forum, and tracking the foray into the E-Bay market. Hope his and your's is a very successful venture.
Been hotter then heck here, between the running around, the museum and heat I have been a real slug today.
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Good Evening from the Jersey Shore, 82, Clear, 58% humidity.
It was a hot one at the Ice Cream Festival today. My wife's store took second place for local (NJ Shops). I went to the Wooden/Classic Boat Show which was a couple of blocks away. Spotted a guy that I worked with carrying a lighthouse figure with a solar light mounted on it. I snuck up to him, tapped him on the shoulder and in a deep voice I said, "Hey, did you pay for that!" With a scared voice as he was turning around he said, "My wife paid for it." When he saw me he started laughing and said that he owed me one. His wife was hysterical.
Navy Jack, it was not as hot as your temps, but it drained us all. My wife is sound asleep.
S.J., You are right. Everything taste good when you use Banilla. I am eating some now.
Thoughts and prayers to all in need.
John
cnw1995Ray, we fished off Hilton Head Island near the shipping lane into Savannah
Doug, that explains the shark story. I'm behind on the coffee pot. I thought you were still in Illinois. Went to the ocean yesterday on the Southern California coast and went out on a fishing pier at Oceanside, Calif. I got that out of my system in a hurry. It looked hot and dirty. No one was catching anything to speak of except some small smelt and one sting ray. Only respectable looking fish was probably a surf perch that looked like about a pound or more swimming in a bucket. I think I'd rather fish in the surf than off one of those piers. It would be cleaner and cooler at least.
Ray
SPMan
Aloha and good evening. Ray, we fished off Hilton Head Island near the shipping lane into Savannah. Not too deep. Lotsa sharks. Biggest one caught was 39 inches. None of them was happy when caught. All thrown back. I was skunked but had fun. I used live bait - pogies they call them I guess. Small, squirmy. I also just used cut up fish chunks. We're fortunate with the weathe here. Hot, little rain so far (just a few thunderstorms). Bob, condolences on the loss of your priest friend. Another week of beach time.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good luck to Aaron and Greg! Sorry have not posted much lately but have benn keeping yall in my thoughts.Still waiting for my P&W RS3 to show up.I guess Im worse than a kid before Christmas.This will be my first MTH engine and Im curious to see how it performs.Have a great weekend and stay out of the heat.
Hi Folks,
I know it has been a long time since I posted but with the frequent news regarding the closing of another local hobby shop I thought the following announcement would be a welcome change.
Aaron's City Trains (formerly Glen's Trains) in Akron, Ohio will open for business starting Saturday July 24th, 2010. Hours of operation will be Wednesday-Friday 11am-7pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, and Sunday 12pm-5pm. Stop in and meet Aaron, the new owner, who is very excited about re-opening an Ohio landmark. For any former Glen's customers, I am certain you will be surprised and pleased with the store's appearance.Aaron's City Trains587 Grant StreetAkron, OH. 44311(234) 678-3482Oh, by the way, when you visit, you can say hello to me too.GregMcGuire - Store Manager - Aaron's City Trains.-----------------------------------------------------------------------
Home again. Starving. Ate one hot dog today. Going to Texas Steak House for Pam's oldest nephew's b'day. Thundered and lightning but only got 1/10 inch of rain. Big line of T'storms on the way. Looks like the VA state line where lake house is, is getting a big "red glob" moving over it. If they get rain, will be the first in quite a while. Came home to do two ribbon cuttings and a meeting. Got long phone call from school board member. Then had to set up Pam's side of the new computer so she could print. Windows 7 and etc is different from the old computer. First time I have had time to get on internet. Ready to go to eat so got to go. Later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
hello guys, hope you are all well. 101 degrees here right now. air conditioner(thank god) has decided to work today. we are just hiding out. bob, hope you are ok. pat did not know you collect die cast cars also. ray it is hotter here than in san berdo. heard that some sharks have made it to illinois up mississippi river, have asian carp that fly out of the water after you and also snakeheads. illinois governor is proposing open fishing on asian carp and selling the meat back to china, where they consider them a delicacy. dont have any sweet iced tea. too hot for wife to go store to buy any. how are you guys keeping cool? running any trains? wes hope you are ok bro and rt have not heard from you guys. navyjack
dbaker48 got a little confused, Ray did you get the Trestle Set? or a Bridge
Don, I got the graduated trestle set, not the bridge. Ross sounds like good track. Glad to know it mates with Gargraves.
Doug Murphy, Do they have sharks in Lake Michigan? Where were you fishing?
Took my grandson for a train ride yesterday. My #2 Son and I took the grandson on a Metrolink ride between West Corona, California and Oceanside, California. It was about one and a half hours each way. Interesting route over parts of the old Santa Fe East West Mainline and parts of the former Santa Fe coast line. Had lunch at Oceanside and walked out on long pier there. Thousands of sun bathers at the beach yesterday. We also took a ride on a new light rail train called the "Sprinter" that runs between Oceanside and Escondido, California. It was about an hour each way. The light rail car was diesel powered and was a two unit affair. Very comfortable and air conditioned. On return trip two women sat across from us and one was hacking and coughing so bad I thought she would split atoms. Said she had asthma but it sounded more like bronchitis. If she was headed anywhere but a hospital, then she was on the wrong train. I hope we don't all get whooping cough. I was really glad to get back to Oceanside and get back on the Metrolink train. We had a nice ride home on that. Incidentally, on the light rail car, I could see out the windshield from behind the operators room. I was calling all the signals to my son. Felt like being an engineer again. Our conductor was a friendly guy who liked to talk a lot. He was constantly telling Amtrak passengers at station stops to get off his train if they were going to Los Angeles. He said this train goes to the inland empire. If you are going to L.A. you're on the wrong train. Only thing that surprised me was that I got a better fare as a senior than did my grandson as a youth on the light rail car. Anyway, we had a lot of fun and escaped the heat for a while. Next week, we will take grandson to Ringling Brothers Circus. Trying to make his summer vacation a little more fun.
Spending the day inside watching NASCAR truck race, postponed from last night. Speaking of NASCAR, I see where Lionel is going to take over the production of replica die-cast NASCAR race cars. Anyone know what scale?
Pat
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fifedog Lawson Farms - You are too kind SPMan - ROSS is similar to Gargraves. ROSS has wooden ties, which readily accepts spikes, small screws, etc for securing track to superstructure. If your new bridge has open frame bottom, just makes for a better looking model. I think the rigid ballasted track suspended by pilons looks "suspect" at times.
Lawson Farms - You are too kind
SPMan - ROSS is similar to Gargraves. ROSS has wooden ties, which readily accepts spikes, small screws, etc for securing track to superstructure. If your new bridge has open frame bottom, just makes for a better looking model. I think the rigid ballasted track suspended by pilons looks "suspect" at times.
Good Morning
Going to 90s.
Of course sct. storms are expected for the afternoon.
John I love homemade banilla,it's so good and brain freeze cold. We have seen 8 deaths this year and only 1 older than us, so I enjoy each day I have even though not all of them are good. Breakfast, eggs, I left the yolk, bacon, I left the fat, hash browns and one toast.
Good Morning from the Jersey Shore, 75, 94% Humidity, Isolated Thunderstorms, going to 94, What a day for an Ice Cream Festival.
Everything is just about ready for the festival. I am just glad that it is close by. About 5 minutes from the store.
S.J., Hope that you have plenty of Banilla for the party. If you run low, let me know, we will swing by with a tub of Homemade Banilla. Enjoy the party.
Submmbob, I know what you mean about funerals. I had my share lately. Good luck with your health issues.
Dennis, Enjoy your photo adventure. Please post some pics if you can.
Chuck, The dining car just arrived. Thanks for the Cheerios.
Thoughts and prayers for all in need.
Have a great Saturday,
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a humid, but sunny 72 degrees. Going up to 86 today with a chance of thundershowers.
Today is an easy day. A few chores to do and then to relax. Nascar race today and ballgame. Maybe, I'll run trains later. Not much else new here.
Dining car is here with the usual breakfast.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Chuck
Good Morning all! Bob, hope you have a safe trip and also hope things get figured out soon.
Heading in for yet another case. It has been a rough week. Monday won't get here soon enough, but I do hope that I can make Sunday services.
Today, after the case is done, I plan on calling one of the orderlies who is also a certified train conductor. Close by there is a old wooden SCL caboose and marked trestle. Going to bring camera and snap some photos. I know the caboose is about gone, but will see what we can see. Nothing else planned, so will try to check in later.God Bless,Dennis
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Hello all
Been another very interesting week. The good news is we finally hired a mechanic. I went to the funeral for the priest tonight. Caught up w/ some old friends. They say funerals are for the living.
I was released from the hospital after about 3 days this afternoon. I am battling, but have a plan. Will be going up to Phoenix area to spend the weekend w/ a friend and then back Monday.
More later and thanks for being there and being who you are.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Good Evening
I spent the evening setting up tents and tables for tomorrows party. Of course granny was in the kitchen.....Banilla is ready so Brutus come on by.....S.J.
RT -
Tardis is running early boys, have to get to bed early and get up early tomorrow. Had a great stromboli sandwich and a cold Coke Zero and thought of Laz and Chief as I "et" them Good!
Somehow I screwed up some music on my media player and my mp3 player, still trying to get it straightened out.
Working OT tomorrow for 5 hours then get all these kids to work on the basement with me organizing all the building supplies and tools. I'll treat them to icecream and a videogame or book or something.
TTFN!
Ole Timer Brent ... a buddy in Gaithersburg , Maryland called me this morning all flipped out .. said he felt it there too !! Seems we're having them around this 3 state area now .... do you think it's the 2012 effect ???? WE NEVER HAD THEM BEFORE .... !
Brent ... a buddy in Gaithersburg , Maryland called me this morning all flipped out .. said he felt it there too !! Seems we're having them around this 3 state area now .... do you think it's the 2012 effect ???? WE NEVER HAD THEM BEFORE .... !
Brent thats just all them congressmen and senators getting up early and bending over at the same time this morning have to realease that hot air they pump out some how
Morning all hope all having a good TGIF I'am I'm off
not much going on today acually slept in till 9:30a very uncommond for I.
Talk to you all later
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lionroar88Mornin' Fellas.The BWI/DC area was rockin' and rollin' this morning to the tune of a 3.6 Earthquake!Felt and sounded like a Chinook Helicopter coming in for a landing.
Mornin' Fellas.The BWI/DC area was rockin' and rollin' this morning to the tune of a 3.6 Earthquake!Felt and sounded like a Chinook Helicopter coming in for a landing.
We didn't feel the quake here in VA. But then, we have a law against such things. Could be a sign for the D.C. politicians (and maybe fifedog) to repent and change there ways.
I got a little confused, Ray did you get the Trestle Set? or a Bridge?
I have the MTH bridge (2 track) which was intended for Railtrax as well. I use this bridge as a lift bridge for the layout, I did modify it somewhat. I reinforced the back with a piece of sheet metal, and have Gargraves track secured to the bridge, looks good. I use the Ross curved sections on the layout as well. What I have found is; Gargraves and Ross track mate together perfectly. Both have wood ties and are easily secured. (I use #4 black anodized 1" or 3/4" wood screws in most places. #4 machine screws and nuts on the bridge.) The primary differences I find the Ross ties are "black" where the Gargraves are "brown". (I colored mine black with a Marks A Lot.) Also the Ross curved sections have a plastic runner, on the bottom of the ties, that helps keep the radius and ties in proper position.
Positioning of the track on the bridge was a little critical to ensure that all the engines would clear the "boardwalk" pieces on the bridge, and allow adequate seperation between the tracks.
HOT here today 105+, 30 degree change in 72 hours! Going to be hot this weekend!
Take care!
Recommendation to all you First time Earthquake survivors, check gas meters to make sure no leaks.
Don
Mornin' boys. Hot. Gonna be hot. Gonna stay (you guessed it) hot. Speakin' of sharks, JACK be sure to wear your Kevlar Speedo should you venture over to Cape Cod.
The only rumblin' I experienced was Wifey givin' me the WAT FER for being out all night.
TGIF
SF
MWAC
Sun is up going to 90.
Wow I found three inches of water in my Maxwell House rain gauge. All in about an hour and a half yesterday evening. Todays news reports about 70,000 without power this morning.
John, your wife can't go wrong if she starts with banilla, good luck to her.
Got to take some outdoor stuff to sons house today, # 1 gr/son graduation party tomorrow. Proves you can sleep in class and still graduate. lol ...Nay they do have to pass a state test first. Have a great friday.....S.J.
hello guys, hope all are well. supposed to be 90 today 92 tommorrow and humid. air conditioner is not working again. hope we make it through next five days. doug used to catch sharks from pier at san pedro to cut up and put in crab traps. near where the "glomar explorer" was berthed. navyjack
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