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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 4:44 PM

Jack Ditto here too. Whistling

Evening all didn't end up doing OT anyway one of the reg night crew came in and they let me go home.

no biggy really didn't feel like working anyway as didn't sleep right last night.

Talk to you all later

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Posted by navyjack on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 4:52 PM

Smilehello guys sorry i have not posted, but been real preoccupied, may refinance house as we would pick up another point. anyone have any experience with vw jetta? figured some of the car guys would know.  it is the 2011 made in chatanooga, tn. been looking for a lionel s-2 electric motor. also requested absentee balot, usually dont vote in locals but i am this time.  pat hope you are ok and that bob is doing well at work.  keep busy friend.  rt i am proud to know an ex navy cook with such great electronic skills.  i would never tackle the job you did.  navyjack

p.s; think navy train is great idea bob... 

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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 7:02 PM

Typed this answer once must of lost it somewhere just checking back and see its gone lol

Well Navy Jack you could do it as I'm no electrical person I was very worried I couldn't but figured I would give it a shot and it cam out fine.

Its really easy once you do one your ready to do more. Heck if a red-neck mayor like the chief can do it any one can ( sorry chief had to put that in there know you are very electrical minded person  )

Well all have a good night time to get moving talk to you all later.

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Posted by sir james I on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 8:30 PM

Good Evening

A nice fall day sun and 65. I am ready for a Tardis ride, banilla and rootbeer tonite....S.J.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:00 PM

Evening all.  Had good Transportation meeting.  Extra tired for some reason.  Went to sleep at the end of Criminal Minds.  Missed The Defenders.  They are funny.  Going to the lake tomorrow sometime.  Got a good shower around 1 today.  Now do not have to water plants.  Cleaned and sanitized greenhouse.  Ready for plants.

Dennis, think I will buy both 22-250 and 223 rifles.  Also add a second gun safe to hold them all.  BTW: Friend Fred got another fox yesterday while checking out the lease.  I had gone down earlier and put out corn for deer.  Seems foxes are so hungry they are eating deer corn. 

Calling all OSU fans!  Calling all OSU fans.  Devil

Off to bed.  Good night all.

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Posted by Demay on Wednesday, October 20, 2010 10:46 PM

Good evening all,

The wife made Panini sandwiches for dinner tonight; she even baked some fresh French bread to use.  It was a very delicious meal.  For dessert she made pumpkin cupcakes with chocolate chip cream cheese icing.  Those will not last long. 

After dinner we had Bible studies at church.  It was another great night.  And even the Yankees won tonight. 

It's getting late.

Good night,

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Posted by 8ntruck on Thursday, October 21, 2010 12:50 AM

Sunny and about 70 here today.

Chief has spoken about making videos recently.  I think he is in the new Gieco commercial - the one about how much wood can a woodchuck chuck?  If you haven't seen it yet, keep an eye out for it.  Looks like the producers cut out the part where the Chief shows the woodchucks how much lead he can chuck.

December issue of Hot Rod magazine got here today.  There is an article about the passing of Mercury with some good pictures of 60's and 70's NASCAR races.  They show the variety in the cars that has been legistlated out of the modern NASCAR hardware.  Really good picture of the 1973 Riverside race.  You can tell at a glance who is driving what, instead of waiting to read the stickers on the cars as they go by.  An American Motors Matador won that race.

The only train stuff I've got going is waiting on a couple of odds & ends from e-bay.  Not train related, but I'm also waiting for a WWII chess set from Historic Avaition.  The pieces are based on Allied and Axis people and equipment.

All for now.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Thursday, October 21, 2010 4:51 AM

Good afternoon all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 70s.  Lousy day yesterday.  Crown did not fit for tooth.  Have to go back again which means I have to &*^%$ with this  *(&^%*^ temporary another wek or two.  On top of all the family health issues, there is some minor drama with Lucas concerning his plans for the future (both immediate and long term) that has wife all upset, which makes life &*(&&(^ for me.  Nothing major, but there are several situations that we would rather not deal with now.  Then she suggests I mulch the leaves while they are dry and then does not like the job I did in the remaining time of sunlight as compared to what I can get done when I have a whole day to do it.  Then..... the biggest screw-up was getting the soccer tourney schedule and seeing where that is all fouled up as well.....   Did you ever have one of those days...........????

I had bacon and biscuits on the dining car for breakfast.  TBIL anytime.  I hope (really I do) everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Thursday, October 21, 2010 5:57 AM

Good Morning,

   Getting ready for the morning safety huddle, and had a few minutes to check out the posts. A lot of activity here this morning. I had to attend the "Staff Infection Meeting" yesterday. This one manager went from 8:00 to 2:30 without a lunch break. I can't remember what it was about. I was looking out the window watching the everything else.

8N, you brought back memories. I remember the Matador, "So thats a Matador".

Mike C: It sounds like 1 of those days that you want to stay in bed.

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, October 21, 2010 6:16 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  45 and a little cool.  GOLF today against BRO.  Then wings and Yuengs tonite.  Tomorrow I will head down to BARRYs Train Shop to see da guyz and pick up some fasttrack.  I haven't been there since May.  WOW that long.

8nTRUCK, My favorite commercial, them WOODCHUCKs can sure CHUCK (not BLUEBERRY HILL) WOOD!!!!  Laugh everytime I see it.

Stay frosty,

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, October 21, 2010 6:21 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is 46 degrees. Cloudy. Going up to 68 today with some sunshine.

Today is a busy day. Grocery shopping and the task of putting everything away. Usual chores to do. Maybe, this afternoon, I will get time to relax. In the train room.

Dining car is here from "Points West". Cheerios for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Thursday.

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, October 21, 2010 9:05 AM

Good Morning

Sun but chilly, some rain overnite.

Ham, egg and cheese sandwich for breakfast. We were  going to go away for a couple days but granny keeps flip floping between yes and no. Right now its no again..Have a great day...S.J.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, October 21, 2010 9:33 AM

Morning all.  Looks like we have some good Yankee cooks [about all the good they can do Whistling].  Errands and some house "straightening" to do.  Then off to the lake house for a few days or maybe more.  Slept late this AM.  Seemed good.  Woke up with Lucy and Finn in the bed.  Finn takes up more room then me.  Glad we have a king size bed.

Mike C., prayers that all will calm down.

Have good one.  

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Posted by Demay on Thursday, October 21, 2010 9:57 AM

Good morning all,

It is a beautiful day outside today.  However, I'm stuck inside getting ready for an inspection.  It should be painless.  The kids are out of school today and tomorrow for fall break.  I think I'll respond to Chief's comments when I have more time, if I should even dignify them with a response Zip it!.

Good day all,

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Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, October 21, 2010 11:19 AM

Aloha all. Was able to grab a quick date with my bride whilst the youngest wen to his 'adventure club' at the church last night. Sunny but 40s here this am - walked the youngest to school though. Or rather he rode his bike and I jogged alongside. LOL. Then signed a billion papers for re-fi. Bride is off to be reading-mom at school - so I will sneak in some train-running before going back to work. Closing up the house windows later. Don't suppose it'll get too warm again. Hang in there, Mike C!

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Posted by dwiemer on Thursday, October 21, 2010 1:48 PM

Good Afternoon everyone.  Finished my case early today and got home in a timely fashion to take care of some honey dos.  Our kids are playing violin in a church production this Saturday, so we have been working hard to get them to know all the songs and get the timing down... a hard chore for 6 and 8 year olds.  Tonight is a dress rehearsal, and daughter has dance.  It is going to be busy.

Mike, I had one done recently and my wife had one not too long ago.  My dentist did a great job, check, recheck, etc.  Wife's dentist (same office) did not.  Wife still has pain.  Main thing is don't settle for any discomfort to remain before leaving the office.  Good luck in the drama.  I am sure we will have some of our own as our kids grow...(I am taking notes from all you guys).

Chief, Both are great rounds.  I thing the 22-250 has a great reach for varmints, and certainly the 223 has  a wide use and availability.  I have not checked the last few years, but for a number of later years, the 223 has won the Wimbleton Cup in shooting, even out shooting the 308 for accuracy.  Of course terminal ballistics are much less.

Brent, I Googled BMW- USA Customer Service and got a number of hits.  If none of those work out, I can ask my local guy.  I know with my car, I didn't have to pay for anything for the first 5 years...including oil changes and light bulbs.  I agree with some other posters...I check your posts to first see that no harm has happened.  If you didn't have bad luck, you wouldn't have any!

Well, gotta run.  I hope that everyone has a great night.
God Bless,
Dennis

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, October 21, 2010 2:08 PM

Evenin' boys.  Breezy and 63 here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Spent better part of this AM at a house fire.  Displaced 4 families (rowhome).

Checked out new MTH catalog.  Lots of goodies to my liking.  May have to pre-order the C&O GP-7 (like that scheme) and the B&O fishbellies.

Looks like my favorite shortline, the South Branch Valley, had a little mishap this week:

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Posted by rtraincollector on Thursday, October 21, 2010 6:16 PM

Wow fife bummer on the families and real ouch bummer on train mishap

evening all pulled a muscle in my rt upper arm slipped today jerked arm quick and pulled muscle was able to keep my balance thou so just arm not back and all.

Hope all doing well

My latest win will be in tomorrow supposedly a NYC PA-1 with TMCC and signal sounds so guess it will get rail sounds sooner or later lol

Not much else going on tonight have a good night

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Posted by Brutus on Thursday, October 21, 2010 8:27 PM

Howdy guys - got the truck tire fixed last night - they didn't torque down a couple of the lug nuts!  Yike! No harm done, thank goodness!

Visited with Char tonight at the hospital.  She might get some bread tomorrow, so she's excited.  CMV is elevated now, but otherwise she seems to be healing up a little more each day Thumbs Up

Hang in there Mike - prayers bro.

Tardis will be ready shortly!

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, October 21, 2010 8:54 PM

Good Evening

Another blah day cloudy and 50s. Brutus lite the fuse on the Tardis and I'll grab the banilla....S.J.

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Posted by Demay on Thursday, October 21, 2010 9:57 PM

Good evening all,

Finished the inspection at work with no problems.  Not much going on at the homefront; kids are in bed and I am on my way too.  Just waiting for the Phillies game to end.

Good night,

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Posted by cheapclassics on Friday, October 22, 2010 4:52 AM

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 70s, but cool this morning.  Yesterday was slightly better with the only major headaches being trafic related ones.  Thank you all for the thoughts and prayers.  Did not hear from Lucas yesterday, but he may be waiting for his GF parents to make up their mind as well.  The saga continues....  At least work is going well.  The conversations we have....well, let us say they are quite "interesting" and sometimes "educational".  I had bacon and biscuits on the dining car for breakfast before sending it on to "Points East".  TBIL anytime.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

 

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Posted by laz 57 on Friday, October 22, 2010 6:12 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  Rainy and cold here at 40.  Breezy today.  Going down to BARRYs Train Shop.  Pick up some fasttrack and to see whats new.  PHEASANT season starts tomorrow.  Going to take gun for a walk.

CHUCK and BUCKEYE, TGIF!!!!

WHERE IS BUCKEYE?  Still fishing for minnows in MICHIGAN?

SF,

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Friday, October 22, 2010 6:27 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cold 32 degrees. Heavy frost. Going up to 68 today with some sunshine.

Today is a busy day. I have an errand to run that will take a few hours. then, the usual chores around the house. maybe I'll get time for a short nap this afternoon.

Buckeye... TGIF ( Where are you ?)

Dining car rolled in with the usual for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Friday.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 22, 2010 7:58 AM

Mornin' Fellas

Laz - Did Barry issue an APB for you? Gees 5 months!!!

JacK, Probe, et al - LOL! Very Funny! This is what little sleep, long hours at the office, and long commute do to you.

Tomorrow I need to get The Q's rocking chair finished (bought an unfinished parawood rocking chair for her for her b-day - she's been wanting one really bad so when we were at the store looking for a table and two chairs for the Sunroom she found one) got it for a steal at $157! Also got an unfinished end table for the Sunroom - painted that off-white to match the other end table and sofa table. Also need to go pick up the 525i, mow and bag the yard, hopefully stop by the LTS, then go shopping for The Q's b-day. Sunday my goal is to F I N A L L Y get down to the train room and start work on a bridge and start scenicing Buckeye Valley (calling it that because it has 5 bridges spanning it), and Chief Creek flows through it!

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Posted by sir james I on Friday, October 22, 2010 8:34 AM

Good Morning

Sun but some places were at 33 this morning. Going to 59.

Breakfast was real home fries and sausage gravy over toast. At grannys request we are headed out to a small town full of junk shops. ...S.J.

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Posted by navyjack on Friday, October 22, 2010 9:07 AM

Smilelady from across the road is making fried chicken and biscuits and giving us some as well as sharing her southern recipes with gigi.  i am glad we have good southern cooks. i think she is from nc. been loking on ebay for a reasonable s-2.  navyjack 

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Posted by Demay on Friday, October 22, 2010 9:55 AM

Good morning all,

We had some rain overnight, which made morning run today much more comfortable.  Today’s high is 76 and we should get more rain.  Today should be another busy Friday before I finish work and can enjoy the weekend. 

Have a great day,

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Posted by cnw1995 on Friday, October 22, 2010 11:39 AM

Aloha and TGIF. Learning something new today at work to help someone out on their deadline. Always look at new software with an eye toward the question: is this applicable to model railroading? Big Smile

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Posted by SPMan on Friday, October 22, 2010 12:46 PM

Good morning all, we have had light rain for the past couple of days and a little more this morning.  I have been fighting a cold for a few days now.  Wake up with sore throat every morning.  Also coughing once in a while.  Taking cold meds which shuts down the runny nose and sneezeing but still feel rough.  Voice sounds bad too.

I finally got my mth F3 back on Tuesday after two months in the shop.  Had all the electronics taken out account no upgrade kits available and put in a Dallee reverse unit.   Engine runs great now but still only have mars light and no headlight.  Maybe I can figure that out myself sooner or later.  Engine has spent too much time in shop already.

Got E mail this morning from train buddy on vacation.  He is at Elvis' house in Memphis.   Says Elvis is worth more dead than alive.  Friend plays drums in dixieland band so wanted to check out same on Beal Street in Memphis.  He says nothing there now except cheap blues and rock bands in sleezy places.

TCA meet tomorrow but don't know if I will be well enough to go.  I hope I can.

Have a good week everyone,

Ray

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