cnw1995Forgot to mention roaming the Escanaba yard on the way back. The Soo steamer under shed looked pretty good. Most of the old MILW stuff is gone or more likely repainted for Wisc. Ctrl. Saw a lonnnng train with a cool GTW MP15AC pushing at the end. Lots of ore cars and hoppers strewn randomly about on sidings in the middle of nowhere further up in the UP. And saw the biggest dang gons ever - wood chip cars. I wonder if anyone has ever made them in O?
Doug sounds like a great time
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 90s. Happy belated birthday to NavyJack! It was an odd evening. Was looking forward to practice with "my" soccer girls, but they switched times to the point that I would be showing up when they would be leaving. Watched the Hungarian F-1 race instead. Busy day at work yesterday and even busier one today. I had bran muffins on the dining car for breakfast before sending it on to "Points East". New destinations and customers may require some double heading on the front end to make all the stops. TBIL any time and I can drive. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a humid and cloudy 70 degrees. Looks like rain any minute. Going up to 86 today.
Today is a busy day. I have some paperwork to do and an errand to run. And the usual chores around the house. It is August already. The summer is going fast.
Dining car is here for the usual breakfast.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
Chuck
Good Morning from the Jersey Shore, 70, feels like 85, going to 86, 88% Humidity, Winds SSW, 10 to 20 mph.
I am going to Lowes and install the new sump pump w/battery back up. My water table varies over 6ft. I change out the pump every 5 years. I have had water in the basement only a couple of times and it was only a couple of inches. The float on the pump was the culprit and a power failure was another. I rotate the deep cycle battery with the boats and it is always fresh.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! NAVYJACK
Dougdagrump, Maybe it is toxic waste from Jimmy Hoffa?? That is one good thing about Jersey, we have aour share of Whitecastles.
Waiting for the Dining Car. Mike sent it to SJ and Chuck. Must be in transit behind a slow freight up Horseshoe Curve.
Thoughts and Prayers for all in need.
John
morning guys...wife asked me what i wanted for my birthday...told her a good meal...must be getting old. thanks all. navyjack
mr. fife....sir., no disrespect meant kidding about the yachet. did not even know you were into boating
Good Morning everyone, and a big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to NAVYJACK! AC went out again last night along with some heavy rain. Made for a warm and steamy night. Could have slept in one of the spare rooms upstairs, but just like my bed better. Hopefully Amana will have the parts ready and that will be taken care of.
Chief, that was a great video of the work train....is that part of the new LEGACY release? May have to do a pre-order on that one.
Lee, was just thinking about you sir. I think they are having a train show in West Palm at the Polish Club? It may be this weekend.
Banks, fortunately, it is not my son with the addiction problem, it is the violin teacher's. Still, it is a tough issue and we are trying to get some advice for her. We are also using this as a teaching lesson for our kids. It is better to learn from other's mistakes then have to learn from your own.
I am still on call till Monday, but hope to keep things on the light side. Was quite busy with administrative items yesterday. Have a couple of scheduled cases today. I just have to go supervise.
I know that a number of our friends here have big concerns on their hearts/minds. Please know that I do pray for each and ask for God to meet you at your need.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Aloha all from a rainy Chicago. Class tonight so I'll be looking for fellow 'riders' via Yahoo Messenger on the train home. Almost done with my summer course. Rode a new CTA train yesterday - has NY-style inward facing seats. Lots of empty space in the center. Traditional CTA cars has forward facing seats in 2s or singles. At least it was clean. Happy birthday today to NavyJack AND Happy birthday to our Taxachusett's Jack.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good Morning All!
Hope everyone has a great day. Received the Legacy Version 1.3, update yesterday. Installed it with no problems. Havn't used it enough to determine any benefits yet. Know it has a lot of improvements for the newer stuff.
Happy Birthday Mr. NavyJack !
Don
Good Morning All, A Belated happy birthday to Don and all I have missed.! Happy birthday NAVY-JACK!! YOU OLD SALT! Trying to get mu *** in gear. Sent GammaDiesel off to work. Daisy my faithful lab and I will probably head to Wild Bills to pick up the Boy Scout set. That is via Tim Hortons for leaded coffee and a dounut. PS: Don't drink the water at Selfridge ANG.,MI
Prayers for all in need. Especially, those in HARMS WAY.
VOTE TODAY!!!
Good morning
80s today, feels humid.
Dining car must be at Chucks as granny is babysitting. Doug M I might miss the first stop as I have been soaking up summer best I can with evening walks and a comfortable chair on the porch. Had a chat with the neighbor last night went till way after dark. Every one enjoy today as I've said before it will only be here once....S.j.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
Buckeye Riveter Hudson#685 Buckeye, I am taking the next 2 weeks off on vacation. That means a dip in their SS because of no OT. Which means they will want me to get a second and third job to help pay for the SS.
Hudson#685 Buckeye, I am taking the next 2 weeks off on vacation. That means a dip in their SS because of no OT.
Buckeye, I am taking the next 2 weeks off on vacation. That means a dip in their SS because of no OT.
Which means they will want me to get a second and third job to help pay for the SS.
Especially since Shake and Bake is joining the ranks.
Sir J, you are right about the posting thingy.
NAVY JACK.
Getting back into the 90's today. Moving slow this AM. Got to take Lucy to the Vet. Got life insurance things to do. One is trying to be an AH. Policy bought in 1934. Claimed it might have been cashed in. Told her, "NO". Mom's notes and poilcy showed it was still good. Got to fax policy [a massive thing with extra wide pages] to their archives dept. Might just copy the NC Ins. Commissioner. Probably go east tomorrow to Clerk of Court and etc.
Got National Night Out with PD tonight and then visitation of a neighbor who died. He is about my age or younger. Heart problems.
Chat later.
PS: got my Lionel "package" too. Will have to go to the train room I guess. Haven't been up there to run trains in three weeks.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
First order of the day..... NAVYJACK, #63 It has come to my attention that you apparently did not read the memo on how to drop birthday present hints for the wifey as to what train item is on your current lust list. Pat usually strings some more of his electrified wire across the threshhold to his outhouse bathroom and then pins a printout of his items to the wire for the wife to "accidentally" see. Pat is subtle like that. NJ, have a good one!!!!!!
I have been following the summer travel experiences of some on the Pot. My Dad used to say that if one can't find domestic venues whose vistas are stunning and provide memories that will last a lifetime right here in the good old USA, one is brain dead.
Chief.....I keep checking my front porch for your FedX guaranteed next AM delivery of my tomotoes. Nothing yet. I wonder if the chipmunks got them.
Charlie and DougM....Michigan, including the upper peninsula, remains one of those places near enough to drive yet relatively unspoiled by man. Charlie....no fish stories? And DougM.....after driving a zillion miles to and back from the shores of the Atlantic you state what a long drive it was up to Manistique!!!! 370 miles is long? Thank you for the pictures of your adventures, especially like your inclusion of family in your pictures....."remember when" moments. If you draw a straight line on a map over Lake Michigan, Northwest to Southeast between Manistique and Charlevoix, you pass right over Beaver Island and St. James Michigan where my Dad was born and raised.
JimmyT....along these same lines, it it were me, I'd join your folks for the Assateague Island trip. The job hunt will still be there when you get back. If you can scrounge up a laptop with wireless, you can stay connected while you are there and not miss anything. You'll forget the job hunt by next year, but the trip memories with your folks will be with you for a lifetime. My Dad used to say: in life, we always come to regret the things we did not do and forget what we did do, even if the latter doesn't work out so well. Guess that's enough advice from an old guy.
OleTimer.....your avatar makes me laugh every time I see it. 1950s beatnik but without the bongos. Thanks for sending NavyJack that special lady to help him celebrate his b-day with a couple of martoonis.
DougDG.....re the chili dogs. There is a brand of chili cheese flavored "dogs" from Johnsonville, available at the supermarkets (hot dod section) out here on the right coast. If you can get them, try them out. You won't be disappointed. BTW.....it sounds like you get to "play" with trains more than the rest of us combined.
Spanky.....not much from you on the knee front, so I hope you are good to go!
Banks.....you mentioned you are back from a "lazy" week of vacation with the wife. Early in our torrid relationship () I took Mrs. Rock Island on a vacation where we had nothing to do and all day to do it. At the beginning of the week she was beside herself with this approach. By the end of the week she was begging for a couple extra days. To me, "unwind and recharge the batteries" means stepping off the treadmill and just vegging, acting on a whim rather than rigidly planning out anything.
Fife......getting marooned with some of this bunch? Make sure there are not enough life vests to go around. Better yet, fill them with lead weights.
HudsonJohn.....congratulations on your son's NJSP boot camp. How many of us started out pursuing the dream? Too few I would venture to guess. Two weeks vacation? I envy you. I hit 10 days a couple of times.
Dennis/Rich, and all parents. I fondly remember those one-on-one times with the kids and will cherish them always. It all comes full circle when they become adults. My daughter and SIL love it when Mrs. Rock and I join them on vacation. And my son actually comes over for dinner once a week when he's not actually living here.....again!
Dennis......you need to spend more of that one-on-one time in the train room with the kiddies watching the trains go round and round.
Lee.....my condolences on the loss of your cat. Tough decision. Had to do the same four times with our dogs and a cat of nearly 19 years. It gets tougher, not easier, with each one.
8N......glad you waited on building that ramp. Continued prayers. The wifey probably won't give it a second thought in another week or so as she continues her recovery and is chomping at the bit to resume her "normal" activities. Glad to hear things on the FIL's health front are working out. When it rains it pours.
SubBob.....prayers for your continued recovery as well. Those GB surgeries can be among the most painful post op. From your posts it sounds like you have good friends to help you.
RaySP.....what a lot of folks don't realize is just how long those tropical birds can live!!!!
SJ......re the "idgits in DC." I thought the word "borrow" meant there was an eventual repayment involved, not another loan and payment on the debt service twice! Prayers that your better half's eye continues to progress. From the sounds of things the surgery is ancient history and all with Granny is stellar.
Chuck.....we are all still sitting around waiting for you to post pics of your horrible lonliness working out all by yourself at the health club. What happened to the pics? Having trouble with your Adobe Photoshop software editing out the good stuff?
Brent.....hopefully by this time the addition project has been completed and that Susan did not break the bank with new furniture purchases. "If you build it they will fill it."
Rich...... continued prayers for this new adventure in your life. With all of the back and forth to NJ during the past year you have been single-handedly keeping the gasoline inventories fresh and flowing. The big oil companies thank you!
DonB......what is this about your retirement? What did I miss? I thought SS retirement was pushed backuntil the age of 75 or until the national debt was paid down.
Buckeye was on vacation? Again, I missed it.
Joe/Demay......so you finally get an opportunity to catch up on some sleep and what do you do? Get up for an early run. Sleep deprivation is really screwing up your mind. Hope Mom and the little one are thriving.
I haven't seen any news of a train derailment, so I suppose Laz is keeping his streak of "no pileups" intact.
Later, gang.
Jack.
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
RockIslandJack and NavyJack
Nope the project still is not done. I still have to hang the rest of the crown moulding and then patch the nail holes and touchup the paint. Also have to finish painting the window trim. Since the wrist is getting better and stronger I may remove the trim from under the window sills and work on finishing the edges properly. Also have to decide if I am going to follow the inspector's wishes and install a moisture barrier under the siding and under the floor joists. What I was planning to do is put landscaping blocks between the ground and bottom of the siding, but not sure I can tackle that with the arm the way it is right now, so may just do the wrap and work on the blocks next year...As for furniture, it has been ordered and we are waiting for it to arrive before purchasing any more. Not sure how much room will be left once what has been ordered is in the room... we'll see.Fife - I will be there.
Brent......thank you for the birthday greetings, but you missed it by 6 months! Sure sign of trauma and old age!!!
First and foremost
Happy Belated Birthday Don!
and
Happy Birthday NavyJack!
Doing OK and still dealing w/ my 5 bayonet wounds. Friend is taking me to my doc's for one of my weekly visits (she is keeping close tabs on me now) in an hour or so. May take the bicycle down to the shop for some repairs in his truck. Looking forward to getting out on it when all the dust settles.
Need to jump in the shower. Check back tonight.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
That's my fault, Jack. I saw your birthday posting on Facebook without looking at the date. LOL. Sir J, enjoy the weather. I'll look for you at each stop.
Good afternoon all,
A late post for me this morning. The baby had a check-up today and is doing well; he is already up to 9lbs, 15oz. Wife is at a Dr appointment now so I am home watching all three kids. So far nothing has burned down. Today is supposed to be the hottest day of the summer for us out here; possibly going to hit 106.
Hudson - Work is a blessing and in times like these I'm very grateful I have a full-time, secure job (Air Force). It's just hard to get back in to the swing of things after a three-week vacation. However, when I can afford it, I look forward to retirement and having more time at home with the family, missions, and hobbies.
RI Jack - Yes, I've been told I am not too stable because I enjoy running. I was even crazy enough to complete my first marathon this past November. I didn't break any records, but I didn't die either.
Navyjack!
Regards,
Joe
Happy Birthday to the Jacks!
Demay Hudson - Work is a blessing and in times like these I'm very grateful I have a full-time, secure job (Air Force). It's just hard to get back in to the swing of things after a three-week vacation. However, when I can afford it, I look forward to retirement and having more time at home with the family, missions, and hobbies. Regards, Joe
Until the "war" is over and they start laying off folks. Happened to a buddy of mine in Texas. A Major at Ft. Hood. Suddenly "bought him off" [along with others] in a reduction in forces. Hope that doesn't happen to you.
Now that puts me on my . Our military should be kept "up to par" enlistment wise for defence. The National Guard is for national defence and NOT for foreign wars.
Partly cloudy and not suppose to rain. Was just sprinkling. Rained out National Night Out last year. Just told the LT of the PD that when we need rain, we'll schedule a National Night Out.
OH, working at Town Hall. Town Manager is home sick, Town Clerk had family emergency and our new Planning Director does not get here from FL until the 21st. Leaves only Rec staff in this building. PD in another building. If they were in this one, the Admin Asst could help.
Jack, I have a feeling that Shake and Bake [just turned 62] will be paid staff and Kaye will be owner of his business. His salary will be right under the max to not be cut on SS.
Later
SPANKY...... To your Cory on the big 5.0 Adopt me.....I like the presents you pick out, and I am housebroken.
Jack
Jack,
I am not sure if I'll go. I am saving up for another 93-97 GT, or a first gen LX or GT. I know that if I go and end up in Berlin, the money will disappear. I'd like to have a 93-97 GT with a five speed instead of an automatic, and buying a complete car would be easier and cheaper than doing a swap on mine. Plus, I've always wanted an 89-92 Probe. I am still kicking myself for passing on a blue 93 GT in Colorado awhile back, but it was just too far for me.
Evenin' boys.
Demay - Sleep... BWA-ha-ha-ha...
navyjack -
cheapclassics - There was a soccer match with Manchester v Milan this past weekend. Baltimore is trying to impress the soccer powers that they are a player in World Cup. Unfortunately, only 30K showed up at M&T (seating 70K). However, 10K showed up at Westminster the same day for RAVENS camp.
88 - 'tis good to read that your love life is nearing 100% again.
to NAVYJACK and CORY! Im also waiting for my Plasticville tank car. Received an email a few weeks ago saying they were shipping. Oh well will continue to haunt the mail man.Good thing he is easy going.
Corey!
NJ!
Bob and Spanky, glad you're doing better! Also continued prayers for Mrs. 8nT!
HOT in Saint Louis as well today - hit 101 without the heat index, so maybe like 1 zillion degrees with the H.I.? Voted against a stupid iniative today, but otherwise just don't feel I got anything done. More of the same tomorrow, I suspect. Plus, my GOLD membership on XBOX Live died today, so need to shell out some money. Wife's biopsy results were good, can't remember if I posted that, with improvement shown
Tardis will be ready and we can flip to see who drives. We'll watch for your signals, Doug Prayers for us all and our friends and loved ones.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good evening everyone. Finished a little late tonight, but not too bad. Hope not to have to go in. Spending some quality time with the family, so it will be a quick stop over. Have a youtube video playing in the back ground. Jon will appreciate this, listening to Brahms Concerto (Movement I, Part II). This is being played on Violin by Sarah Chang.....girls got talent!
Spanky, good to see you checking in and that your recovery is going well. Hope it has been a great birthday for Corey.
Chief, we had a issue with Mom's insurance. They sure will try to deny anything they can. If folks knew half the things that are denied in the fine print, they wouldn't sign up for many of the policies. Unfortunately, many things get solved by a phone call to the insurance commissioner. One of the general surgeons had his son's surgery denied by BC/BS. Of course the person doing the refusal knew nothing about the surgery, just following orders. He called the state insurance commish. and within the hour got the approval for the surgery.
Hope each of you has a blessed night.Dennis
Good Evening
80s today and humid.
Yes we voted, walked to the school and then added a few blocks on the way home. Banilla is waiting...S.J.
Good evening all,
Spent most of the day at home with the kids while the wife was at the doctor's office. The time I spent at the office was mostly spent catching up on emails. Nothing too exciting after work: the two older kids performed a show they came up with and played some Wii Backyard Football with the 7y/o son. The show was very entertaining and Wii football game was a blowout, but I won't say for whom.
Fife - Thanks for being so sympathetic. Last night was a bit better and I was able to get to the gym this morning feeling a little more rested.
Chief - Yes, it seems every so often some folks with higher pay grades think we need to draw down our forces - I'll never understand it. Fortunately, my job never makes it to any of those cutback lists. It is always in demand and undermanned. I agree with you about the National Guard - there intended purpose is to defend the homefront, and also (with the Reserves) backfill the active duty positions when the active duty folks head off to war.
RI Jack - I'm with you: DJ Spanky picks some great presents. to your son Corey.
Good night,
Sunny and 90's again today.
NavyJack - happy birthday.
Bob - glad to hear that your recovery is coming along.
Carted my wife home from the hospital Sunday. Spent yesterday getting her settled here at home. Spent today getting her the next stronger pain perscription and getting in to see a doctor for a call on her swollen legs - a real hassle, as her doctor in town is on vacation and left the emergency room as an alternate. New pain pills are working well and swelling is not anything serious. FIL's recent episode was a mild heart attack. He is home and resting well.
The hospital is in the next town, about 70 miles away. Sunday, we stopped a couple of times on the way home so my wife could get out and move around a little. On the second stop, a State Trooper stopped by to see if he could help. We thanked him, told him what we were doing and that we were fine. He asked to see my driver's license, took it into his cruser and apparently ran it on his computer?? Personally, I think that was a bit of overkill. Fifi - that sound like standard procedure? Didn't think I looked that suspucious.
All for now.
We call it 'football'.
All rather confusing---really?!
John Baker
john i have heard that o gauge trains in england are real expensive. do you have any cool large engines like the a-4? i have the lionel shakespeare express. i wish they would make a hall class in black. meanwhile guys i have a bid in on a lionel rs-3 and a six wheel crane. could not resist. sbmmbob, glad you are getting around. anyone have any experience with henry 30-30's? i am thinking about getting one for varmint control. bought a new mossberg 12 gauge(price was right). the sandstorm. cool little gun. it is for varmints also. would rather have a remington, but cant afford right now. navyjack
p.s. passed up a flyer k-4 set in original boxes had six cars and a pedestal crane. neighbor wanted 100 bucks. have no interest in flyer. friends if you want me to turn you on to flyer when it pops up let me know. i run into about three trains a year mostly wife gets them for church bazaars.
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