Good evening all,
It is hot in SE Indiana today. With all the bad news and losses that people of the pot have been enduring, perhaps I can spread a little joy with some good news. No, it is not about my soccer team as we got totally blown out 5-0 tonight in the first round of the tourney. At least I do not have to wait until next summer before competing again as the fall league starts the end of August.
The good news is that Elizabeth Rose was born at 1:52 PM today, entering the world weighing 7 pounds, 5.8 ounces and measuring 20 inches. Mother (oldest daughter) and daughter are both doing well. This is my fourth grandchild and evens the count at 2 boys and 2 girls. Lucas and I will be "baching" it for a few days as the "saucy wench" will be helping out with the adjustment when the baby comes home. There is a saying that goes along the lines of "a baby is God's sign that the world should go on", or words to that effect. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
hope that everyones lives are getting back to normal, and hope that all are dealing with the heat ok. neighbor across the road has fallen on hard times. the wife called and in the heat good old commonwealth edison saw fit to turn off their power. we have been trying to help them with food as much as we can, but we do not have several hundred dollars to pay for their power bill(but if i had it i would give it to them). the man is a hard working guy who has never been without a job. it makes me feel like c--p. navyjack
Fife,
Sorry, I almost forgot, good luck and enjoy the race. I hear that the winners get the Banilla and Root Beer. SJ, maybe we should enter then. We would end up buying.
John
Good Evening from the Jersey Shore,
So far this has been a heck of a week.
Monday: At 6:00am, as I was delivering the morning safety message, our manager and our director walked into the lunch room to inform us that corporate has decried that in order to save money, they want to combine buildings and operations in all departments and locations for the Utility End of the company and all leased and rented properties are on the chopping block. Our building is leased, at first it was to go, but because of a few items it is in the holding pattern as of now. It is not sitting well with morale right now. That evening we had a building collapse drill with the Fire Company.
Tuesday: Our facility's fate is still up in the air. That evening we had the Antique Truck Club Meeting/BBQ.
Wednesday: The fate of our facility is still undecided but rumors are flying. The only good news is that since they signed the contract extension and forego a raise this year, there are to be no lay offs or pay cuts. Stopped by my Mom's to give her a hand and I am spending a nice relaxing night here. It is also 45 minutes closer to work.
Bob, Thoughts and Prayers on your upcoming therapy. Good news on the oil pressure problem on the Jeep. I use my trains as therapy to relax.
Rich, May the divorce go as smooth as it can be. Have a safe trip up and if you need a hand unloading give a shout. You can see by the beginning of the post the job outlook is bleak.
Jack, Thoughts and Prayers go out to you, your wife and your friend Evelyn. It sounds as if she enjoyed life and keep those good times with her in your hearts and look back with joyful memories.
8ntruck, Thoughts and Prayers for a speedy recovery for your wife. Baby her like I would do for my wife. (I just had to add this if my wife looks at the posts. By the way this little side bar is typed in "only guy's could read ink")
Navy Jack, I felt the same about posting with all the bad news. Everything that I had was very trivial.
Chief, It sounds like the way your family does funerals is just about the same as we do them exept that we go to Big Stash's for a Polish food spread that can't be beat. It is a tradition from my Mother's side of the Family. Prayers and thoughts for your Mom, you and the family.
Joe, The roller skating outing reminds me of the time that I took my daughter and 2 of my nieces ice skating. It was great and I could not stop laughing because on the way over the 3 of them were telling me what experts they were. They were 6 to 9 years old at the time.
SJ, Enjoy the Banilla. That is where I am headed right now.
Thoughts and Prayers to all who need them.
Good Evening
Well a storm passed through about 2 hours ago. The temp dropped from 91 to 74.
Banilla is waiting and the beacon is humming away so come on by....S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Afternoon All.
Beautiful day today, even though a dark cloud came from Az.
The better half is happy again, her Acer laptop is history. A new MB w/video card was about $600, found her a Sony Vaio with the same goodies+ as the old one for a bit less $. Will put a bit of a damper on train goodies.
Shipped off my engine for repair, should be back in about 3 weeks. I hope.
Jack, Condolences on the loss of a very good friend. They are few and far between.
Joe, Didn't bother me a bit to give up the roller skates, but having to hang up the skis was a real bummer.
Later, gonna be shorthanded friday so need to start figuring out what to take.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Good afternoon all,
Returned from roller skating with the two older kids not too long ago. I haven't laughed that hard in a very long time. My daughter (9y/o) and son (7y/o) both told me they knew how to roller skate; they allegedly did it in PE class this past year. I think they need remedial lessons. My daughter never let go of the rink wall. My son did let go, but could only go about five feet before falling. He probably fell at least 30 times (he has no fear) in the 45 minutes I allowed this madness to last. Fortunately the floor is made of some sort of material that does not hurt too badly when one falls. I can't wait to go back again.
Lionroar - I too am disappointed about the hotel discontinuation. It was an item I wanted to get as well. I thought it was reasonably priced for what it offered.
Regards,
Joe
lionroar88Buckeye - continued prayers for you... you do live in OH and you are friends with Chief and Fife!
I am delighted to hear that someone really understands the burdens I must bear, and remember both of them have ready access to firearms, too.
Jack....My sincerest condolences upon the loss of your friend.
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
TCA 09-64284
Evenin' boys. Evenin' English. Warm and muggy here in the mid-Atlantic region. S'posed to go racing tonight out on the bay. Will be crewing for one of my stable mates. Hope the thunder-boomers stay away.
anjdevil - Unsure of plans for this weekend. If we can get together on a time "frame". Send u a PM. 88- I'll let u know.
anjdevil2 Brent, I’m going to try to get to Fife’s on the way up, so maybe this Saturday? I still need to load the truck...Heck, I’ll have ALL my trains, we could play for hours... Oh, yeah, Fife...you gonna be home? ...I’m really not sure what time, though, afternoon, depending on when I leave.
Sounds like they are close enough to follow you to NJ and help unload the truck. Second thought, not Brent. If he went we would be visiting him in ICU. He would have to get hurt.
Evryone's grass mowed and mine too. Now pick garden and off to the lake house until tomorrow night. BTW: Cathy's office has postponed visit till August. Now I can go mow grass there and finish pontoon boat.
Remember Bob has surgery on Friday. We will have special prayer time for him.
Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good morning all, quiet day here so far. Nothing much except tree guy is coming to trim palm trees I hope.
Jack, sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.
Chief, glad things went well for you at the family reception. Prayers for the future.
Rich, sorry to hear about the divorce. Prayers for both of you. Gratitude for the long marriage my wife and I have had when I know others are not so fortunate.
Bob, best wishes for a quick recovery.
later, Ray
SPMan
Sounds good. I'm not sure if I can do Saturday. We have a family reunion on Sunday and I'm not sure what The Q's plans are. I will check with her tonight and let you know. It has been a while since I've run trains, she is well aware, and she may just give in because of it.---BTW - Anyone else notice Lionel dropped the Legacy Hotel from their offerings from the Vol1 catalog? That was one of the FEW items I really, really, wanted.
Hello everyone .... just stopped in to catch up on a few posts ... everyone have fun this summer and god bless ... I've been enjoying the family alot more here .... LOVE IT !!! Some wanted to know what I look like .... here it is .... as promised .
Good morning
It's going to low 90s with more storms forecast, seems like we are getting way more of them than usual. 2 BLTs this morning, no way you can eat just one. Oh I love fresh garden crops. We rode home with Doug M last night via chat got him to his car safely. After that he's on his own. Guys I'm sorry for your recent losses, it seems that our little group of coffee folk have had more than a fair share of problems. Have a great day, you only have today once..S.J.
Bob,
I hope the surgery goes well.
Chief,
Sorry to hear about the passing of your mom.
Jack,
Sorry to hear about your friend.
I wanted to post earlier, but the laptop has been acting up again. The culprit is the DC in jack, and I've got another on the way. The 718 should be arriving today as well.
Good Morning from Hot Humid & Sticky Florida
Jack/RI – for your friend and you & your family. It’s a tough thing so early in life...
– Chief & Family, Subbob, 8N, Mrs 8N....and anyone else I may have missed.
Thanks for all the lifting up, guys. There are no bad guys in this thing, maybe me cuz I’m the one leaving. Let’s just say nobody’s at fault, I don’t hate my Mrs, I will try to make sure her & the Princess will be taken care of as best as possible, as soon as I get gainfully employed again, of course. I was going to hold off on the proceedings, but at the Mrs urging, we will try to get to the courthouse today after my dr.’s appointment,
to settle this. It’s very sad, but it is what it is.
Brent, I’m going to try to get to Fife’s on the way up, so maybe this Saturday? I still need to load the truck...Heck, I’ll have ALL my trains, we could play for hours...
Oh, yeah, Fife...you gonna be home? ...I’m really not sure what time, though, afternoon, depending on when I leave.
Jon – Nice you see you here again...
OK, back to the grindstone...will check back later!!
I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.I am the venom in your skin --- Breaking Benjamin
Good morning all,
Up again at 0500 with the now 3-week-old boy. It looks like it is going to be a nice day today. I will have to go in to the office for a couple of hours to take care of some things that cannot wait until I return from leave next week. After that I will be taking the older two kids roller skating. I believe I will be watching. I have ice skated before (over 15 years ago), but I have never roller skated before. I don't want to risk any injuries.
Bob - I concur about running trains being therapeutic. My oldest brother only sets up an HO train at Christmas, so the rest of the year he watches videos I send him of my trains. He deals with much stress at work and uses the videos to calm him down.
Jonadel - Thanks for supporting the troops, it means a great deal to us still serving.
Mornin' Fellas.So much going on here I need a computer to keep track of it all!Jack - Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. That stuff is never easy.
Chief - Continued prayers for you and your family.Bob - missed what ails you that you require surgery, but prayers for your speedy recovery
Chuck - continued prayers for your recovery, and continued listening to the doctors.
Buckeye - continued prayers for you... you do live in OH and you are friends with Chief and Fife!
Laz - glad to hear you still have all limbs attached and the project is progressing, Can't wait to see pics.
Rich - sorry to hear about the divorce. For you as well. Give me a call/email if you are in the area - maybe you, fife, and I can grab a cold one.Chief - I understand your hesitance to not entertain people at the lake house. However, you are one of those that loves to be around people, and you seem to feed off it. I think you should really consider it, it may do your heart some good during these trying times?
jonadel I have a real appreciation of how comfortable our home is, especially the new mattress we bought last fall .... I don't care what the hotel/motel has for bedding, it's not even close to ours.
I have a real appreciation of how comfortable our home is, especially the new mattress we bought last fall .... I don't care what the hotel/motel has for bedding, it's not even close to ours.
Ah, fresh Ioway corn shucks stuffed inside sheets sown together.
Morning. Had flash flooding in the county but not here. We got only a half of an inch but that was good. Think the lake house got a good soaking if radar was right. Got to mow the hay in the back yard as growing due to moisture and heat. Then hit the road to the lake house. Oldest Daughter is oinsisting we conitue with the paln for me to intertain her office group at the lake house tomorrow.
Bob, never got your info you were to email me.
Have a good day and God bless.
good going chief. glad to see you are getting back to normal. hope things are going as smooth as possible for your family. sbmmbob, you are a real hacker, and it is what i would expect from a seabee. when the going gets tough, the tough get going. pat, rt, hudson 6895 and jack and ray as well as all other guys, because of our bad news lately i have not posted. seemed posts were not important. hope laz is ok. pat are you keeping cool? take care guys navyjack
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cloudy and humid 70 degrees. Going up tp 86 today with a chance of rain, later.
Today is a busy day. I have the usual chores this morning and then , off to the Fitness Center this afternoon. I am on my own now, as far as how many time I go each week. I check in with the Therapist gal to update her records. Looks good, so far.
Dining car arrived from "Points West". Cheerios is breakfast.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
It is hot and humid in SE Indiana (must be global warming) again. Did some cleaning around the house last night. Big game tonight. 8ntruck, the Wizards beat Man U, that is impressive. Hope we do as well. Work goes well. I had bacon and biscuits on the dining car for breakfast before sending it to "Points East". RockIsland52, sorry to hear about the loss of your friend. Those sudden events are the hardest of all. Prayers and thoughts going out to all who need them. TBIL after the game, but some one else will have to drive. I hope everyone has a good day.
Hello all, got a lot done today considering. The bushings pressed in pretty easy. I'm hoping to a least bolt back on the rear suspension before they lock my wrenches up.
Got up early to fix the Jeep. Plenty of oil pressure w/ the manual gauge. A 40 PSI engine at idle. It was the sensor. Darn 3 wire jobs. Send power to it so its sends a signal to the powertrain control module and then to the PCB for the gauge cluster. Nuts. The more they overtake the plumbing, the easier it is to stop up the drain. 50 bucks for it too. The one for the Corvair is less expensive. Nuts again. Should have it ready to sell before surgery except for cleaning it.
Jack - so sorry to hear about the loss of your friend
Chief - continued thoughts and prayers for you and the family
Rich - you've got quite a bit going on there. Hang in there.
Oh, forgot to mention last night. Running the trains is now a medical recommended relaxation technique for me. I have the 2025 pulling the Amtrak cars and the 2026 on a fast freight w/ the submarine car right now.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Chief -- I picked up your messages today, thanks for checking in. I try to check on this forum when I can but the last two weeks I've been on the road more than I've been home. I have a real appreciation of how comfortable our home is, especially the new mattress we bought last fall .... I don't care what the hotel/motel has for bedding, it's not even close to ours. My travels have been wonderful and memorable this summer, way to hot a week ago ... heat indicies in 105 range. I'm looking for one last big ride in Colorado Sept. 14-19 with about 200 of my friends
DougD. -- our weather this summer has been HOT and WET and last weekend just capped it off in NE IA with the failed dam. 9" of rain overnight was just too much. About 1,000 homes were lost and all it took was about 20 minutes with almost no warning.
Beginning Friday we will have at least 6 Iowa National Guard units deploying for Mississippi training and then to Afghanistan for a year, 2300 sons/daughters/Moms/Dads/neighbors answering the call. I'll be at several deployments this weekend showing support.
The only train activity for me is emptying the dehumidifier every day in the train room, I'm still surprised with central AC that has been running steadily for the last two months how much moisture is down there. Of course we've had record breaking rains this summer so I should not be surprised. Haven't run any trains since the Buckeye's were here ...... that's just not right.
Best to everyone!
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Finally got to eat my popcorn. Now off to bed after reclinerizing.
8N, prayers for your wife but I know she will be OK after some recovery.
Good night and let me sleep late tomorrow AM.
8n......that is good news! Hope your better half is resting comfortably. There are few things worse than living with a cranky back, except of course, having your wife on the DL. You are keeping up with the chores around the house, right? Prayers, brother.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Sunny and 80's here today.
Long day today. The wife and I arrived at the hospital at 5:30am. She got into surgery at 7am, finished at 1:45pm. Got to talk to her in recovery about 4:30. All has gone well so far, though the doctor did have to fuse two vertibrae, instead of the one that was planned. Better to fix everything now than to go back again later. Left her sleeping in the ICU. She is expected to be released to a standard room sometime tomorrow.
Cheapclassics - Manchester United played the Kansas City Wizzards this weekend. The Wizzards WON 2 to 1!!
All for now.
Thank you for all of your condolences. It was a long day of listening and comforting.
SJ.................root beer and banilla? Count me in. My favorite pick-me-up! Super-size me!
I woke up for the day around 0500, which is the time the baby likes to wake up for the day as well. That is my bonding time with him. I spent the early part of the day running errands with the entire family. The afternoon was playing with the kids and preparing dinner. After dinner I attached the back sidewalk to my Lionel Dobson house. Now I need to decide whether I want to repaint it or just weather it somehow.
Sir James - Thanks for the Banilla explanation. I thought it was something along those lines; my kids have many great mispronunciations. I am an ice cream fan myself and probably consume about a gallon a week. I'm very fortunate we have Braum's in these parts.
RI Jack - Sorry for your loss. Prayers of comfort for you and your family. Your points about enjoying relationships with people are very true.
Rich - Best wishes on all your going through right now. I hope the move goes smoothly.
Good night,
Evening all
A beautiful summer day. Enjoyed it with one of my few remaining cousins. I can't drive if Brutus is sick, no loop-d-loops. But I do have banilla and rootbeer....S.J.
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