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Posted by MichRR714 on Saturday, September 11, 2010 10:42 PM

SJ thanks for letting us come over.  Fun was had by all.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Saturday, September 11, 2010 10:44 PM

Back from Garrison Keillor [spelled right this time] and his Prairie Home Companion show.  Unbelievable.  Three hours solid of his show.  It is only one hour on NPR on Saturday night with repeat on Sunday afternoon.  Great news from Lake Wabigoon where the women are strong, the men are good looking and the children are all above average.  If you have never heard the radio show, Prairie Home Companion, then you don't understand what I just said.

Light rain [finally].  Turnips are coming up so this is good.  Now off to bed. 

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Posted by Brutus on Saturday, September 11, 2010 11:19 PM

RT - sorry for your loss.

Prayers for our men and women who are protecting us at home and abroad and for all those who were in the attack or went in to save them.

Worked 6 hours OT today, had lunch with my sister, and then went by the Kirkwood Hobby Station.  Good store, wish I could get over there more often.  I picked up the new catalog, the new issue of OGR, and a book from Kalmbach about modeling freight yards.

Went out to eat with the family - split some nachos with my wife.  Son spent his allowance on a new videogame.  Then finally settled down at home and moved the cable to the kitchen/dining room area, so now the modem and wireless router are only about 25 feet away.  I have really noticed an improvement in the signal Smile

JimSP - they had some flyer stuff at the Hobby Station, including a depot with a crane, all tinplate.

Big congrats to Kurt and Charlie for the new depot - really cool!

Nice chats with the boys tonight - RT, SJ, and Charlie.  Banilla sounds good, so we better get moving guys - Tardis, Launch!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by Brutus on Saturday, September 11, 2010 11:27 PM

PS - Fife and Rich, couldn't agree more.

PPS - Great pic, Charlie Thumbs Up

PPPS - Chief, didn't they used to play the whole 3 hour show on NPR years ago?  I used to love that show, didn't realize it was still on the air.  I thought they cancelled it while Garrison was living overseas?

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, September 12, 2010 12:04 AM

Evenin' All.

RT, Know where you're comin from, no more critters in our house.

Fife, Purposely avoided the "Idiot Box" today. The PC folks will get me to P.O. to be rational plus I got to spend most of the day with the munchkin.

The munchkin spent the nite with us so we went to "Cruisin' Grand" last nite followed by Pizza. He and grampa got to ride in the front seat of an antique fire truck plus he was the horn operater for the driver. It was "Fire Truck" nite, from a steam powered horse drawn rig to one of the city's modern ladder trucks. Absolutely awesome, wish I hadn't  forgotten the dang camera. Lots of sweet rides, but I think his favorites were the "street legal bumper cars". He made grampa proud during the National Anthem and Pledge of Allegiance, standing tall with hand over his heart. 

Nite all, prayers out for all in need. Especially on this day. 

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Posted by submmbob on Sunday, September 12, 2010 2:18 AM

Hello all

Back at work for a few days. Things are going better.

Prayers for Banks and Lee.

Glad to hear you are doing better NavyJack. Owe you a phone call.

Didn't have my camera while at the hospital Jack S.Wink

Saw this at the Ace when I picked up the wiring book.

Hope everyone has a good weekend.

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Sunday, September 12, 2010 6:15 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cloudy 68 degrees. Got some rain last night. Going up to 78 today with sunshine.

Today is an easy day. I plan on running trains for a few hours this afternoon. Not much else going on.

Dining car is here with the usual breakfast.

Y'all have a great Sunday.

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Posted by dwiemer on Sunday, September 12, 2010 7:54 AM

Good morning all.  Getting ready to head to church.  I am actually not scheduled for anything!  A rather rare occurrence.  Had a good time at the mission and all went well.  Had a lot of folks turn out for free food, games, horseback riding, etc.  We will continue once a week with ministry.

Whenever I think I have it bad, the Lord sends a person dealing with so much more.  Like Paul, "these small afflictions...", I have no real problems.  I am really blessed.

Well, time to head off.  Hope everyone has a great day and week ahead.
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Posted by cnw1995 on Sunday, September 12, 2010 8:09 AM

Aloha all. I got a cold / flu bug right in time for the weekend. Ugh. Hate being sick.But it did allow me to watch football all day, listen to 4 hours of my old time radio show, and generally get waited upon. Wink. Apart from feeling terrible, that's a pretty good deal.  I do love listening to the Keillor show and reading his books.

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Posted by Demay on Sunday, September 12, 2010 8:11 AM

Good morning all,

Just finishing some homemade oatmeal and then I will be getting ready for church.  Expecting a nice day today with comfortable temps and plenty of sunshine.  I am looking forward to all the NFL games this afternoon, especially after PSU's poor performance last night.

As for 9/11 - I purposely avoided the television news yesterday as well.  As someone in the military who has deployed four times since 9/11, I don't need to watch hour after hour of that horrible footage to be reminded of that day.  I suppose some do since my wife's aunt who was visiting yesterday asked me about the very large American flag hanging from the town's main firehouse.  I replied "It's Patriot Day."  She looked at me like a deer caught in the headlights.  I then stated "September 11th, duh."  I'm still not sure she got the correlation.

Good day all,

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, September 12, 2010 8:35 AM

Good morning

Overcast again, summer left here in a hurry. sigh

If you saw the pic above all went well last night, the trains ran good but a couple things didn't work. I haven't been down there much this summer. The bascule bridge has a wire loose somewhere it may never be found, I just don't feel like messin anymore.

Enjoy your sunday...S.J.

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, September 12, 2010 9:04 AM

Bob - that is a great pic!  Love ACE Hardware too, I try to give ours some business.

Down in the 50's last night, so I guess we are back to normal for September.  I heard the Farmer's Almanac is predicting a colder Winter.

Plans today include moving my gamertag to the new xbox and registering it, etc.  Also need to get up some drywall in the basement bathroom and Char wants to move the tv up here.  We'll see how it goes.  For now, it's time to wake the kiddos and I guess I'll go get some grub at McD's or something.

Ciao!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Sunday, September 12, 2010 9:21 AM

SJ - Great Pic of your layout. 3 levels is impressive. Enlarging the Pic to the original size shows even more detail.

Ground zero - I feel the same as all who have expressed opinions.

Yes, Keillor has a great show, always has been for decades.

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Sunday, September 12, 2010 9:58 AM

Good Morning From the Jersey Shore, It is finely raining.

I spoke to Navy Jack this morning and he sounds a lot better. We had a great, enjoyable conversation. My Thoughts and Prayers are with you, my friend.

Lee, I hope that your situation improves. I agree with the prices of trains going up. The price of lobor in China has gone up. I think that it is time for Lionel and the others to move production back to the USA.

RT, Sorry to hear about your cat. They are part of the family.

Chief, Pat: The Prarie Home Companion is a favorite of mine. I love Keillor's stories and I have him on tape and CD. Whenever his name is mentioed I think about the story about the Pontoon Boat and the Lutheran Ministers.

Rich, Good luck on the job search and have a blast in Wildwood.

Spanky, With all the stress in today's business world, heart attacks & panic attacks seem to be on the rise. It seems that there is not a secure job out there and employers are looking to push you with more duties and no pay increase. The new regime at  the head of our company for the last few years passed the decrie that there has to be a non-performer in each department eventhough there are none. I told the manager to make me. There are no raises and  bonuses this year so I don't care or will I take it personal. He said that he could not justify making me the non-performer. I go beyond what it is called for and he appreciated the offer.

Fife, I am in total agreement with you on 9/11.

Thoughts and Prayers for all in need.

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Posted by SPMan on Sunday, September 12, 2010 11:29 AM

Good morning all, just a quick note as I am on my way to a TTOS train meet.

Chief, I love the news from Lake Wobegon.  I have Garrison's books and tapes as well.  I love one of his stories about everybody in the neighborhood growing too many tomatoes.  People would leave a bushel basket full on somebody's doorstep and run.

Did not want to watch the horror story on TV yesterday about the World Trade Center on 9/11.  It is imprinted on my mind.  How could we ever forget.  Only those who have never seen it need to.

Watched movie Cat Ballou Saturday.  Love that song sung by Nat Cole and Stubby Kaye about the dance hall gal singing, " I am old and gray and have lost my way"  Sad song.  I guess it's the harmony that got me.  It was background music while Lee Marvin (Kid Shaleen) was on his way to gun down his brother.

Got to run so have a good day y'all,

Ray

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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, September 12, 2010 12:12 PM

submmbob

Saw this at the Ace when I picked up the wiring book.

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Hope everyone has a good weekend.

Bob

Bob, Neat accessory, but I don't think it will fit on your layout. Big Smile

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, September 12, 2010 12:26 PM

Afternoon all.  Lazy day.  Slept late.  Extra tired.  Watched movies on the Halmark Channel [always a tear jerker].  May be going to the lake house for a few days.  Buddy Mayor who does the Operation Lifesaver thing forgot to send our names in.  Will know tomorrow if we get to go or not.  If going, back Tuesday night.  If not, back Wed night.  Train running from lst year's ending ponit to the coast and back.  Will have to drive to Goldsboro if we ride.  Worth it.

Garrison went to England and the show stopped.  Came and cranked it back up.  When I first moved to Rolesville [1986], his show came on TV on the Disney Channel at midnight on Sunday morning.  Use to sit up and watch it.  Wish it came on TV now.

Got .25 inch of rain.  First measurable in a long time.  Enough to kick start my turnips.  They are coming up good.

Sunny and cool today.

Bob, glad to see you are better and at work.  Prayers for RT [sorry for the loss] and Lee [I think things will get better for you, hand in there].

Later.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, September 12, 2010 3:32 PM

Afternoon all. Better day today off and don't have memories going on in my head.

Hope all have had a good day. Took wife for a ride saw an old fire engine for sale and drove but the train museum here if I ever get to where I'm off on weekends I might look into maybe becoming a volunteer there but I work 2 weekends and off one and there only there like every other saturday or something like that.

Speaking of has anyone heard from laz. Has he fallen down one of them mine shafts up there in PA. Guess I will either give him a call or at least an email and see hows he doing.

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, September 12, 2010 5:31 PM

Good Evening

It made 75 today, first time in over a week.

Banilla is ready, and the beacon will be on. I'd mention the Detroit Lions lose but why bother.....S.J.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, September 12, 2010 5:31 PM

Well called laz and he doing fine just real busy said to say hi to all. Hopes to get on sometime this week.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, September 12, 2010 5:38 PM

Color me gone!!!!!!!  Big Smile  I'm betting that my Mayor buddy will not come through for the Operation Lifesaver.  If not, will probably not be back until Thursday night [Thursday thing canceled].  All yuz giz that work go to work so I can keep getting my SS checks and can take long trips to the lake house and fish. Laugh

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, September 12, 2010 5:47 PM

ChiefEagles

Color me gone!!!!!!!  Big Smile  I'm betting that my Mayor buddy will not come through for the Operation Lifesaver.  If not, will probably not be back until Thursday night [Thursday thing canceled].  All yuz giz that work go to work so I can keep getting my SS checks and can take long trips to the lake house and fish. Laugh

Oh chief Laz said don't get to use to that big retirement check as he is retiring next year and that will cut into your some so enjoy the big one for the next few months.

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, September 12, 2010 6:46 PM

Nice day out today!  Well, got the xbox upgraded and downloaded and working pretty well now.   I finished the ceiling spackle, also filled in some screw holes in the wall, and put up drywall on one wall of the bathroom.  Took kids to Borders and then grabbed a couple pizzas for dinner.  Pretty good day Smile

Tardis will be ready in a couple hours, need to repolarize the dilithium crystal chamber.

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Sunday, September 12, 2010 6:53 PM

Good evening all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 70s.  Went to parish picnic today.  Paid $8 for two pieces of chicken.  Not too sure it was a good deal.  Watched the parish kids do some lip-syncing for entertainment.  Wife wanted to do it once.  We did.  Probably not going to again.  I came home and washed the Cruiser and the truck before the bugs drove me inside.  Will run Santa Fe tonight.  I had waffles and ham on the dining car for breakfast.  TBIL anytime tonight and I can drive.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by dwiemer on Sunday, September 12, 2010 9:19 PM

Good evening folks.  Wife and kids are already in bed and I am heading that way soon.  It has been a good day.  After morning church, we, and some friends of ours, went to Mexican food.  Then, they took our kids to their house and my bride and I had the afternoon to ourselves.  Picked kids up in time for evening church and all is good.

RT, sorry to hear of your loss.  It is hard when we lose a faithful companion.  It is great when we come home and they love on you like you are the greatest thing.  They are taken all too soon.

Bob, I used to drive a '65 C-series Mack engine.  I think that looks like a little older, perhaps a '62.  If it is really an FDNY issue, it probably got a fair amount of use.  That would put it around when they were really Busy...."the Bronx is Burning" days.

Fife and Rich, I am with ya on the whole 9/11 issue.  I did DVR some of the programs only to review and perhaps share with my kids as it was before they were born.  I don't need to see it, but they should understand about the fight against Terrorism.  As to photos of ground zero, I have a big collection on disk that was compiled from FD and PO who were on scene.  Horrible to see, but poignant.  It was done with the most respect and dignity that is lacking in the press these days.

Chief, glad you were able to head out to the lake.  It is nice that you have a place to get away from it all.  You do need a small layout up there so you can run some trains when you are there.

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Posted by submmbob on Monday, September 13, 2010 1:44 AM

We got a few things done around the 'scope today. More tomorrow. Director will be back in town tomorrow as well and I have a hunch our crazy engineer will be making more noise about the bearing adjustment. Will be interesting, but at least management is on my side w/ this one.

Dennis - was curious as to what manufacturer it was, as I didn't have time to look at the engine closely. I can email you the two pics if you are interested.

Watched a video on Tehachapi last night. Lots of good action and was filmed about ten years ago so there was a lot of different motive power around. We used to go thru there often when we lived at Edwards in the 70's. Dad would have been proud.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, September 13, 2010 4:40 AM

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 80s.  This discussion of 9/11 is interesting.  I was reffing with one of the HS kids this weekend and he was wondering why the flag was at half staff.  When I said it was for 9/11, he said he learned about it in school, but he was unclear why the half-staff occasion.  I told him it was to remember.  I wonder if he really understood.  I had the regular fare on the dining car before sending it on to "Points East".  TBIL anytime tonight.  I hope everyone has a good day.

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Monday, September 13, 2010 6:21 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a clear and cool 60 degrees. Going up to 78 today with sunshine.

Today is a busy day. I have some chores to do and then PT this afternoon. I will be able to relax after that.

Dining car is here from "Points West". We are having the usual Cheerios breakfast.

Y'all have a great Monday.

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Posted by sir james I on Monday, September 13, 2010 7:46 AM

Good Morning

Sun and 70s today.

Woke up at 5 some medical issues kept me awake. Looks like a nice day here. Got some things I'd like to do but not sure if I will. I haven't seen the trains since Charlie was here saturday night. Enjoy your monday its the 13th so I guess friday is safe..lol...S.J.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Monday, September 13, 2010 8:23 AM

Aloha all. Sunny day. Of course i feel much better so am back at work for the Chief's SS. Sort of lost weekend, though I did watch plenty of football. That is a good thing. Pastor meeting tonight. On-campus class begins tomorrow night. Have to prep for that.

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