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COFFEE POT #9 September 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 sir james I on Sunday, September 19, 2010 8:53 AM

Good morning

60s for today.

I have no plans at this time, ate a giant cinnamon roll for breakfast, just as good as slightly burnt eggs I guess. Have a great day....S.J.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, September 19, 2010 7:45 AM

Morning all.  Getting ready to go to Sunday School.  They'll say, "Welcome visitor," as I have been gone so long.  Chat later. 

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Sunday, September 19, 2010 6:22 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a clear 58 degrees, Going up to 78 today with sunshine.

Today is an easy day. I have a few chores to do and then I will relax.

Nascar race today. Thanks for the reminder, Pat, about yesterday's race. I think I will watch it from the train room. I need to run trains.

I hope someone starts SPF today. All I have are old pictures.

Dining car is here with the usual Cheerios breakfast.

Y'all have a great Sunday.

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Posted by submmbob on Sunday, September 19, 2010 12:10 AM

Well this week worked out ok after all. It's amazing what happens when you stop worrying and let someone else drive. Back at the 'scope for a few more days. Absolutely beautiful drive up this evening. Got to see a UP intermodel working east out of Willcox fairly close up. Brought 110 gallons of hydraulic fluid up w/o incident. Next week will be 110 more.

Dennis - wise words as always. I think my mom and I will have a good time next week. She just tends to worry a bit, but I think that is something mothers do.

Jack S. - I think I accidently deleted your email. I'll try and send one back at you soon.

Here's a pic from my last trip to Phoenix:

Hope everyone has a good weekend and thanks for the thoughts and prayers. Things are improving!

Bob

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Saturday, September 18, 2010 10:52 PM

Tired.  Full of chicken and pork bar-be-que [I had to judge].  Also plenty of song music.  Did not drink any beer but they sold 7 kegs.  Came home tired.  Sat and watched the sniper things on History Channel.  

LAZ, sorry about Jane.  Tough.

Finn has now well passed Burg in height and length nut not weight [at five months].  BIG boy.

Off to bed,    

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Posted by cheapclassics on Saturday, September 18, 2010 9:41 PM

Good evening all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 80s.  Last night we had a youth game under the lights.  While the crowd was disappointing, the local paper was there to cover it and there was a picture AND story on the front page of the local sports section today.  Talked it over with some of the "powers that be" and may plan on it next year with more publicity and and advance notice.  Maybe have a real singer for the national anthem and a helicopter flyover with the local radio control group.   Local team won the game 1-0 in a barn burner, but the game was cleanly played.  Had another good game today as well.  I had bacon and biscuits on the dining car for breakfast.  Got a new TV for the back room as well today.  IRL race is tonight but will watch on tape delay tomorrow.  TBIL anytime.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Brutus on Saturday, September 18, 2010 9:21 PM

Hey Laz is back!  Sorry to hear about Jane - prayers man!

Well, last night we went out with some friends for dinner and cake as it was my friend's birthday.  Hot wings and a couple Blue Moons, had a great time.  Worked 6 OT today, then over to my friend's house again for some movies and a chili dinner.  Talkin' with SJ and Charlie now, but did manage to say hi to RT before he hit the hay.

Tardis will be ready shortly.  No beer for me, but we'll have rootbeer and banilla Thumbs Up

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by sir james I on Saturday, September 18, 2010 8:43 PM

Good evening

We squeezed out a 72 for today.

I had meatloaf with mashed potatoes and tomato soup gravy. One of my favorites. Banilla is waiting, so Brutus light the fuse and aim this way...S.J.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Saturday, September 18, 2010 2:03 PM

My goodness, soccer morning turned into a 4 hour saga, complete with lightning, mud, damp photographers and finally a game. Now to 'recover...'

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Posted by dwiemer on Saturday, September 18, 2010 1:19 PM

Good afternoon everyone.  Quick stop over as heading out to Hobby Lobby with family to see what train related items I can pick up.

Made a white chocolate and caramel cheesecake, but will have to wait for 4 hours before eating.
Daughter asked wife why I had all those white hairs on my head.  Wife's answer was because I have two children.  Gotta love it.

Bob, if folks walk away when you open up, probably means they would not be there when times really get tough.  You will be better off.  Have those who will stick with you through the rough spots.  We keep you in our prayers and look forward to your continued success.  As to Mom, I would love to have the chance to go back and make every moment with her count.  She was taken way too soon and we miss her.  Hope you can have a great time with her and let her know that you love her.

Gotta run, hope everyone has a great weekend.
God Bless,
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Posted by SPMan on Saturday, September 18, 2010 12:49 PM

Laz, sorry to hear about the loss of your dog Jane.  We lost our pet cat some time ago after having her for 20 years.  I have not got a new pet since.  Don't want to go through that again.  I have 5 collie dogs next door to play with if I want to.  They are funny.  When I come out of my house they run to the fence and all stand together staring at me like they are saying, "there's that guy again, wonder who he is".  The neighbor is building a new run for them aka the whole yard.  Hope they don't kill all his grass.  I bought a house once where previous owner had raised dalmation dogs.  The yard looked like a chicken coop after dogs had killed every blade of grass.  Took me quite a while to get new lawn going after that.

Chief, that fishing trip you had sounds like fun.  Big Bass are fun to catch.  I broke an ultra light trout rod on one a while back while fishing with a trout lure.  Guess the bass didn't know the difference.

We are planning on going to a roaring twenties music event this afternoon at a heritage park and early California Museum near here.  Friend of ours is drummer in one of the bands and the other band I like as well with flapper music and dancers dressed in period clothes.  Everybody brings their own chairs and picnic lunch.

Jack, I don't think you missed too much in the last few days.  Don't remember any earth shaking post including mine.

Tried doing a little yard work this AM but back would not cooperate.  Have to get the gardener to finish what I started.

Have a good week end all,

Ray

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Posted by sir james I on Saturday, September 18, 2010 9:14 AM

Good Morning

Rain over nite and more on the way. My grass turned to  straw is slowly becoming grass once more.It's good to see the chief is back, now watch the wind blow up the page numbers. Whistling  It looks like a good football day, If your indoors watching it on TV.

Have a great weekend.....S.J.

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Saturday, September 18, 2010 8:57 AM

RockIsland52

LAZ......I was sorry to read about the loss of your dog, Jane.  And I know you are hurting at her loss.  Some folks may observe that it was just a dog, but to me our pups are more like family, in all of the good ways. 

We could learn a lot about life and living from our dogs.  They are always happy.  They never complain.  They don't worry and obsess about the small stuff.  They bring my spirits up when I am fearful or feeling low.  They always greet me enthusiastically at the door every time I come home.  They don't carry resentments or grudges.  They serve as part of my home entertainment system.  And they are as loyal and forgiving as any friend or family member I have.

I remember your posts about the runs you took with Jane.  The memory of her will always be with you.  RIP Jane.

Jack

Jack, I agree completely. However, after going through it 7 times in my life time, I am  hesitant about getting another dog. The ups are great, but the downs (death) are terrible.

Chuck, remember there is a NASCAR Truck race today and a Cup race tomorrow.Automobile

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Posted by cnw1995 on Saturday, September 18, 2010 8:21 AM

Aloha all. Grey and rainy here but soccer goes on - picture day and then the game. They play at a gigantic field complex that generates its own weather. which is always bad - LOL. Wink   That jet-powered Budd sounds awesome.

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Saturday, September 18, 2010 7:54 AM

LAZ......I was sorry to read about the loss of your dog, Jane.  And I know you are hurting at her loss.  Some folks may observe that it was just a dog, but to me our pups are more like family, in all of the good ways. 

We could learn a lot about life and living from our dogs.  They are always happy.  They never complain.  They don't worry and obsess about the small stuff.  They bring my spirits up when I am fearful or feeling low.  They always greet me enthusiastically at the door every time I come home.  They don't carry resentments or grudges.  They serve as part of my home entertainment system.  And they are as loyal and forgiving as any friend or family member I have.

I remember your posts about the runs you took with Jane.  The memory of her will always be with you.  RIP Jane.

Jack

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Saturday, September 18, 2010 7:51 AM

Morning all.  Slept good.  Feel better.  Got to water turnips and Pam's plants.  Still no rain and none in sight.  Got big bar-be-que cook off in Rolesville today.  Got to go to that and smile with politicians.  Then I am one of the judges.  Hope all have a great weekend.  Later. 

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Saturday, September 18, 2010 6:18 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a foggy 58 degrees. Going up to 74 today with sunshine.

Today is a busy day. Chores to do and the usual things around the house. Not much new in the train subject.

Dining car is here with the usual for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Saturday.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, September 17, 2010 11:04 PM

RockIsland52

Hi Guyz!!!!!!!!!!!!  PC got a sexually transmitted disease or something last weekend and nothing would work, on-line or off.  Took it into my PC guru..  Got it "cleansed."   Now I find myself almost a week behind on posts.  Who can give me a summary of the past week with what I missed?

Jack

Can tell you it came from an old codger from Mich. with initials of SJ. 

Came home from meeting and town hall work. not feeling good.  Pam stayed home sick.  Took sinus pill and been sleeping since.

Tomorrow.

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Posted by Demay on Friday, September 17, 2010 10:04 PM

Good evening all,

What a busy Friday today was at work.  It was mostly due to me attempting to finish many tasks since I will be on the road next week.  I was still able to get home at a decent time so I will not complain.  We ate leftovers for dinner; my wife prepated a dinner for our pastor's family.  The pastor's wife had surgery two days ago and will not be 100% for a little while.  She is doing well and this surgery should maker her quality of life better. 

After the kids went to bed, the wife and I watched some t.v. and I enjoyed a root beer float.  It's almost time for me to turn as well.  We are driving to Tulsa, OK, tomorrow to pick up my wife's parents who are coming from FL.  We will then drive to Muskogee, OK, and spend the night there with more of my wife's extended family.  We will come back to Enid on Sunday. 

Good night,

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Friday, September 17, 2010 9:28 PM

Evening all

Kids in bed, just finished a Sam Adams, and going to do a little reading.  Saturday is going to be busy.  I received the 21089 Washington set I won on eBay.  After cleaning it up it is GREAT looking!  A little lube and she took right off.  I’ll get a repro cannon and fence for the flatcar, and it will look like new.  I am very pleased with the set.  I’ll get some pictures when my camera returns home.

Joe – I enjoy leading Bible study or RCIA, because I always learn something new.  Enlightenment from the Holy Spirit!  The more I learn the more I love God!

LAZ – Good to hear from you.  Sorry about Jane.  How ‘bout some pictures of the addition?

Good Night and may God bless

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Posted by John Bakeer on Friday, September 17, 2010 8:20 PM

Vet put me on a new med'. for my diabetes. A side effect is flatulance, must get a dog...

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Posted by sir james I on Friday, September 17, 2010 6:58 PM

Good Evening all

Sun but only 65 today.

I have had silent reminders of grannys chili all day but it was worth it. lol  I just blamed it on Brutus's dog Chewy.  Two grandsons were here this afternoon and I ran my friends Lionel jet powered Budd car. I'm really not sure what it sounds like but it's not an easy jet sound to ID. I guess if you really try it might be. Banilla is ready for the thingy so swing on by...S.J.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, September 17, 2010 5:22 PM

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Mornin' Fellas.

Probe - send it over. I'll take a look. Thanks for keeping the reason for cutting is short quiet. No big deal... officer just issued a warning and told me to slow down. Would have been 2pts and $90.00 (73 in a 55) nice to have dodged that one! Smile

Brent,

            No problem.  I figured it would be best for you to mention it if you chose to.  I wondered what the noise was st first because the call had been breaking up, but then I clearly heard it.  Was Fife the one who pulled you over?  Could have had a Coffee Pot Conference Call.Smile, Wink & Grin  At least with a BMW, you can go 73.  No way a Sunfire could get anywhere close to that.Oops - Sign 

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Posted by sir james I on Friday, September 17, 2010 3:35 PM

Glad to help, Jack. Chiefs been gone, it been very peacefull here.

Your probably only 3 pages behind.

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Friday, September 17, 2010 3:23 PM

Hi Guyz!!!!!!!!!!!!  PC got a sexually transmitted disease or something last weekend and nothing would work, on-line or off.  Took it into my PC guru..  Got it "cleansed."   Now I find myself almost a week behind on posts.  Who can give me a summary of the past week with what I missed?

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Posted by SPMan on Friday, September 17, 2010 1:26 PM

dougdagrump

Afternoon All.

Ray, Try unplugging your printer for a few minutes. I have encountered the same problem with mine a few times and was told by the maker that if the ink/toner is the same batch/lot in the new cartridge as the old it can give an erroneus reading/message.

Spent part of yesterday sitting in the dentist chair, didn't really pay much attention as to how long until I heard him order another 50# bag of mortar from Home Depot. Smile, Wink & Grin At least this week I was a bit smarter and had soup for dinner instead of chewing on my tongue along with dinner like last week. Dunce

No museum tomorrow, plan on playing with the munchkin and maybe going to the Wild Animal Park. Sunday grampa's buddy turns 5 years old, picked up a "periscope" a few weeks back that he has wanted for a while.

Back later !

  Doug, I tried unplugging the printer for a while but that did not work either.  Thanks anyway.

Ray

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Posted by sir james I on Friday, September 17, 2010 10:45 AM

Good Morning

overcast and 60, maybe.

I'm running late this morning, went shopping and granny went with me. We all know what that means. Wait I want to look at this Wait. Ya ok. Page 25 was a beaut wasn't it? Enjoy your day...S.J.

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Friday, September 17, 2010 9:33 AM

fifedog

LawsonFarms - Haven't been dodging your question, Pat, just hadn't had time to sit down and analyze the Chase.  Momentum and consistency seem to be the rule.  Your beloved JGR has been pretty strong, but with 17 top 10's, 11 top 5's, and +228 points under the old system, the 29 is my pick.  RCR has been the best team this season, and a sentimental pick is Burton (who should win this weekend).  Stewart is my favorite driver in the hunt.

There you have it.

JGR has two shots at the championship, so we shall see. 29 and 31 are good picks. The 14 is overdue. (now here comes the but) But I am sticking with JGR.

I have to admire Kyle and Kevin in the Nationwide series. Kyle stands 3rd after missing 5 races, and Kevin stands 6th after missing 8 races.

If we were politicians, we could bet who has to push a peanut up a hill with their nose, or a years supply of Md Crab Cakes V a years supply of VA Ham.

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Posted by fifedog on Friday, September 17, 2010 8:24 AM

88 - Hey, I use 2 pillows to help me sleep too. Big Smile

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Posted by cnw1995 on Friday, September 17, 2010 8:21 AM

Aloha all. Great to 'see' you, Laz. This 600 lb bear has been feisty. Sorry to hear about Jane. Glad you are hanging in there, smBob. This sounds like a tough time for you.  Looks like a pretty day here. Big high school football game tonight. Might pop in if the bride is feeling better.

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