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Posted by navyjack on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 8:05 AM

Big Smilehey car guys, wife still likes vw jetta, made in tn, even though honda civic has more of everything, she still likes the simple german elegance.  i guess that is why she picked me.  ha..ha.. anyone know about the jetta.  i thought jack could give me some info. have some lionel items on bid.  christmasy stuff that might be kid proof.  want to make some new model railroaders.  chief eagles is a real gentleman to take a lot of good natured kidding.  we all love you chief.  someone caught a 42 inch northern, a 44 inch muskie and a 27 lb cat at the end of the street on the lake.  14 yr old grandson is coming over this wekend to fish.  navyjack 

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Posted by sir james I on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 8:05 AM

good morning

sun and 80s today, I'm tanning my hide. Granny said some snowflakes might fall in Michigan by friday. Saw a hobby shop but haven't found any trains yet...S.J.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 8:22 AM

Aloha all. Can't believe it was in the low 20s. Seemed too early for that. SJ, glad you have such fine weather.  King Mike, hope this is your final crowning. Nice to see Jon drop in for a moment. DJ, prayers for your mom. Dennis and Laz, my bride finds the batting of the eyes works best to get me to do something. Don't know why it's so powerful. Wink   Big meeting to hear about 'reorgs' in a few. I saw the presentation already. Class tonight, then I'll look for fellow riders on the train ride home...Big Smile. Happily get no political or other unwanted phone calls since we got rid of the land-line a few years ago.

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 8:30 AM

Happy Election Day boys.  I said election.  Fifey & wifey already been to the polls this AM.  Guess we'll find out how the 47% of non-contributors decide how the 53% of contributors will spend our money here in Martyland. Sigh

jonadel - Could you at least check in every other week...?  Glad you are well.  Some other cats whom we haven't heard from: kpolak, wes whitmore, the Brits, Kevin (Alaska)...

Banks - Hey, let us all know when the "open house" is...

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 9:20 AM

Happy First Tuesday (nope, I'm NOT going there.....)

SubBob...Car ran ok, the 13 MPG killed me, though.  Had many gawkers and cell phone pics of the car during the trip.  It is an unusual car. 

Having issues with it now, contemplating selling it for "normal" transportation, but we'll see.

Drivers test for FedEx, then Thursday....wooo boy...Fife, have your cell phone on....after 3 ish I think.

Frost up here at Exit 8, in the hi 30's I believe.  Worked on a friends Honda yesterday, forgot about the joys of working outside on the cold ground.  Thrilling!

Halloween was ok, not the same numbers as back in FLA, but it was fun just the same.  I was the Devil (type casted).  Participated in the Asbury Park Zombie Walk, which was real fun.  Next year, better make up and going earlier in the day. 

Not much else.  Need to get to storage and get the trains out.  Need to plan the Fire Dept. track plan and layout for the town Christmas Lighting ceremony, day after Thanksgiving.  Hope to have pictures of that.

Sir J, enjoy the Gulf Coast.  If I had lived there, I may have stayed. 

Angel for our intentions.

Hey Jon, thanks for stopping by!  Good to see you!

That's all from Central Jersey...I'll get back when I can!

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 9:35 AM

Mornin' Fellas.

Another busy one in store today. Sad

Decided to start planning a new under-the-tree layout for Christmas. I'm thinking something in a snowcone shape that will fit into the corner under the tree. The cone is mostly to get the layout into the correct position under the tree... probably @ 60" diameter, just a couple loops... or not... we'll see. Have to measure the space tonight, install RR-Track, and get started!

Rich - good luck today

JT - Hope something comes along soon

All - prayers for those that need them

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Posted by mitchelr on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 9:40 AM

Morning to All,

Another chilly day in South Central PA. Getting ready to get cleaned up and go vote.  Also have to change furnace filter later today.  Glad for a day off. Yesterday was calmer than Friday, really surprised but not sugar rush induced behavior issues. Have some work to catch up on, writing up a classroom observation.

Congrats to LAZ on the pheasant hunt.  Prayers to all who need them.

Have a great day.

Mitch

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 9:59 AM

Fifey - So you didn't accedently hit the L key instead of the R key? SurpriseHmmWhistling

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Posted by rtraincollector on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 2:57 PM

Well Got Charlie neutered and had new brake shoes put on truck.

Oh Charlie our cat that is Whistling Laugh

Not much else going on did do some rewiring of the Williams Trainmaster (PRR) that I put TMCC in haven't retried it yet will in a bit but did run a wire to the metal walkway and Railings as antenna and also have a wire about 16" long making a loop in the inside of the cab roof as antenna also. So should have good signal to the engine now and see if it still acts jerky if it does I'm going to be lost at whats going on with it. Bought another K-Line flat with 3 corvettes on it as the one I have I love the ease the car will glide down the track and it had a great price on it.

Got some 16 gauge wire from Lowe's 4 different colors 25 feet each for like $2.59 each including sales tax ( S.C. really socks you on sales tax but guess just about every state does now) but that wasn't bad so now will have plenty for rewiring engines and cars how I want.

Hope all having a good day Talk to you later

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Posted by cheapclassics on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 3:48 PM

Good afternoon all,

It is cloudy and cool in SE Indiana with temps in the 40s.  Wife and I voted.  Got the oil changed in the truck.  Mulched leaves in the back yard.  I had bacon and bisucits on the dining car for breakfast.  TBIL after "Glee" and I can drive.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by SPMan on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 7:48 PM

Navy Jack, I used to drive VW cars.  Had a 65 bug and after that got a VW Rabbit that gave me good service.  However, a friend of mine was a VW mechanic and took care of my cars for a lot of years.  When the Rabbit wore out he advised me not to buy any of the newer VW cars because the quality was gone.  That was 14 years ago so maybe they have improved by now.  I would check around with some owners of the newer stuff and see how they like them.  After my Rabbit died, I got a brand new 1996 Honda Accord which I am still driving and it runs great.  I love it.  Election day is finally almost over.  I was still getting political calls this morning on election day.

Good night y'all,

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 7:55 PM

Evening all.  Had to go get the big campaign signs up.  Monster turnout.  I hear the Ohizo may have saved its name by electing the "R".  Will eat my Super Sonic Cheeseburger and large onion rings while watching the returns.  Stayed busy today with meetings all day.  Big shopping center developer is coming to Roseyville.  Also helping Fire Dept [not Town owned] buy a "platform" truck [a big bucket truck] and not a ladder truck [$900K].

Later as I have not eaten dinner.

BTW:  Dennis got my Thompson Center boltaction .223 today.  Gun safe is "crammed" full. 

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 8:10 PM

Brent,

           Nothing has popped up yet.  I'll just have to keep looking.

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Posted by dwiemer on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 8:46 PM

Good evening everyone.  Been watching some of the returns and some of the win/losses from the election.  From what I heard today, the polling stations were packed.  I had done early voting and am glad I did.  So far, it looks like a guy we had in office for 18 years is about to have to find new employment.

Chief, it sounds like you are going to have to get another gun safe!  The Thompson Center is a great weapon.  I have a friend who owns one and has enjoyed it.  While the 223 has a lot of loaded ammo available, with a fine rifle as the Thompson, I would work up a hand load.  Same goes for the 700 you have.

Regarding the VW verses the Honda.  I can't say much about the VWs as we haven't owned one since a late 60's BUG.  I can however say that it is hard to beat a HONDA.  We sold my bride's 94 Accord with well over 100,000 miles.  It is still going strong for the new owners.  We have a Honda Odyssey and it is great.  Have had no problems.

Joe, you are so right.  The kids are only young for so long.  I make every attempt to be at all functions with them and include them in as much of my doings as possible.  The kids have to see a strong relationship between you and your wife as well.  I want my kids to get the example of how they should treat their spouse from my wife and I.

Hope everyone has a great night.
God Bless,
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Posted by Brutus on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 8:48 PM

Jack - I was told that the political calls are exempt.  The politicians wanted it that way (sigh).

I voted.  My wife could not vote as we didn't know she would need an absentee ballot until it was too late.  She's not happy about that at all.  After voting, I hit the grocery store for a few things, then picked up the kids from art club.  We had mac n' cheese and turkey sausage for dinner, which my son cooked.  It was pretty good Thumbs Up

Well, I need to clean some of these monster movies off the dvr before it fills up with Char's stuff.  Tardis is ready, so let's hit it men!

 

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Posted by 8ntruck on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 9:42 PM

Nice sunny fall day today.

Voted today.  Now I can complain about the government. 

New entertainment at work.  One of the other engineers announced today that he was going to retire on Nov. 12.  Seems that he has decided that he does not need to put up with the hours the job requires and apparent lack of appretiation shown by management.  I'm curious if he is going to be replaced, or if we are going to have to divy up his work load like we've done when the last six engineers have left.

The work will always be there tomorrow, the family won't.  Got to keep the family and work balanced.  Management looses sight of this sometimes, then those stupid requests and expectations happen.

All for now.

 

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Posted by Demay on Tuesday, November 2, 2010 11:00 PM

Good evening all,

I had another full day at work today; the days seem to be flying by and the busier I get, the faster the days go.  It was a beautiful day weather-wise and that trend should continue.  I'm looking forward to the 50s we should be seeing by the end of the week. 

My wife had a busy day with errands and check-ups for the kids so we had leftovers tonight.  I enjoy leftovers and would rather have leftovers than going out for dinner any time - more money for trains.  We ate dinner late due to our daughter's ballet class so I was not able to play any games with the kids except for a brief Nerf war with my 7y/o son.  However, we did have reading time.  Right now my kids enjoy reading and I believe that is because my wife and I have been reading with them since before they can remember.  They also see my wife and I reading which also helps.  I hope they continue to enjoy it.

I beat all you folks who voted today: I voted two weeks ago via absentee ballot.  I always feel something special inside when I vote regardless of whether my candidates win or not.  I hope everyone feels the same way.  May we never feel voting is useless or a chore. 

Have a great night everyone,

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Posted by submmbob on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 4:08 AM

Hi y'all

Been a fairly quiet weekend overall. Did manage to get a cold on Saturday. I don't think I brought it w/ me, so I guess I must have picked it up from the day crew on Friday. I was feeling well enough that I could go vote today.

Anj - I know the feeling regards the car. I realized that my idea of driving a 41 yr old and 48 yr old vehicle as a regular basis were probably somewhat optimistic, hence the new Aveo. I'll prob sell off the MG and then keep then van as something to tinker on and as a utility vehicle.

The 8607 cleaned up much better than expected. Most of what I thought was damage to the original paint cleaned off. Interesting to see the difference between the post war engines of similar type. Still impressed w/ how the new one is put together. Will have to wait 'til I can get some teflon gear lube for the plastic cluster gears to run it.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 4:43 AM

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 20s heading up to the 60s.  "Glee" was a repeat so watched a little bit of "Dancing with the Stars".  Somehow Bristol Palin is hanging in there.  Perhaps her mom has something to do with that.  As far as the election results are concerned, things will get interesting.  I had bran muffins on the dining car for breakfast before sending it on to "Points East".  TBIL anytime and I can drive.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by dwiemer on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 5:41 AM

Morning all.  Bit tired from watching the results of the election.  Ours is still not decided on one front, but we had a sweep of about the whole state.  Let's hope that they remember that they work for US and govern as such.

I am not all that much into professional baseball, but do have a little interest as a local young man became the first rookie since Yogi Berra to win a world series.  Buster Posey, by all accounts he is a real good person.

Well, have to head off to work.
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Posted by laz 57 on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 6:10 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  27 here and another frosty mornin.  To get to 52.  Dig garden and put in rest of compost, limed and added 5-10-5 to soil all ready for next year.  Tonite getting rid of more rolling stock boxes and a few starter set boxes.  They are just taking up too much room.

DENNIS, CONGA to that POSEY guy.  I too have lost interest in MLB.  But there still is some good guyz that play the game.  The rest are just greedy.

Stay frosty,

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 6:22 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cold 30 degrees.  Going up to 50 today.

Today is a busy day. I have to get the oil changed and tires rotated on the car, for the winter. Then, run an errand. I'll be gone most of the day. Looks like no nap time.

Dining car is here for the usual Cheerios breakfast.

Y'all have a great Wednesday.

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Posted by Bob Keller on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 6:37 AM

Just a reminder that politics is off limits, even in the coffee pot.

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Posted by fifedog on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 6:44 AM

Ogaugeoverlord

Just a reminder that politics is off limits, even in the coffee pot.

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Posted by navyjack on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 8:04 AM

Embarrassedhello bob, with that hat you remind me of a chicago politician.  by the way i heard a rumor that all the chi-town dems that are out of a job are going down to nc to live in a small town cause they heard how peaceful it is there. won another christmas car. wife saw a chiropracter yesterday.  tricare does not pay. ouch. navyjack 

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Posted by cnw1995 on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 8:35 AM

Aloha all. Great 'riding' home after class with Charlie (the un-neutered) and Brutus. Boy, I have to do something about this Halloween candy all around. I took an idea I've seen here and piled it in some gons to run around - only the Tootsie Rolls and other types that can stay stable for a month or so. Wink

Brent, I like your preliminary ideas for your holiday layout.  8n, bet they don't replace him... Hope to read the new CTT on the train home.

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Posted by Demay on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 9:58 AM

Good morning all,

I had an early meeting this morning so I not able to have a workout this morning.  I will have to decrease the amount of food I eat today to compensate.  That will be a very difficult task since my wife made some delicious chocolate cookies two nights ago.  I have a busy day of administrative work and meetings to deal with today.  Tonight we have Bible study at the church.

I hope everyone has a good day.

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Posted by sir james I on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 3:38 PM

Hi guys

Just returned from Tampa, we visited the aquarium, after, we had chicken wings at a place called Quaker Steak and lube. I haven't had a chance to look for trains here, guess I may have to scratch that idea. 87 degrees here, and there granny said the garden hose was froze this morning.  S.J.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 6:06 PM

very sad night we just lost one of our other cats she was just 8 1/2 years old I knew she was not feeling well but never thought she was this bad. we just went to her and she was laying there dead on her favorite chair .

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Posted by dwiemer on Wednesday, November 3, 2010 6:56 PM

Good evening everyone.  Had a good, but somber night.  One of the sales reps that we deal with for most of the equipment we use came to town and took us out for dinner.  It is the first time I had seen him since his kid brother was killed in an accident last week.  Still, it was good to share a little and be an ear.

Bob, no problem about the politics.  Regardless of which way the folks lean, I am sure we are all happy to be done with robot calls!

RT,  Sorry to hear about your cat.  While I am not a cat person, I am sure they are every bit a member of your family as my dog is in ours.  If he died in his most comfortable chair, he most likely was at peace.  Still, a very sad thing.  For cats, that is very young.

Have a great night everyone.
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