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COFFEE POT #1 January 2011 for all to take a drink and chat. 5+ years and going. Plenty of coffee but also grits along with country ham, redeye gravy and sweet ice tea.

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Posted by traindood on Sunday, January 30, 2011 11:41 AM

Hello; play the grandchildren card, works every time. they just want you to sweat a little. my grand daughters like the trains more than the grandsons!!   go figure?  Surprise 

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Posted by SPMan on Sunday, January 30, 2011 12:27 PM

Good morning all, TCA meet yesterday was well attended and enjoyable.  More things than usual in auction.  Train display was a boxed Marx set from about 1965 with trestle set and cardboard cut outs for mountains included in the box.  Also unusual for this set was two radius of curved track to accomplish the loops and a short straight piece of track that was probably only available for this set.  The set was put together on a table at the meet and run for all to see.  Train was a plastic steam engine and cars from the same era.  I don't believe I have ever seen this set before.

Watched original True Grit again yesterday.  Can't beat the Duke.

Friend of mine at the train meet says he has an eye on a stationary model steam engine for me if I want to buy it when the owner digs it out.  A few of us have been running these things at selected train meets now and then.  The one he is talking about is heated by electricity which is easier than the kind where you have to burn something to heat the water.

Have a good Sunday,

Ray

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, January 30, 2011 12:55 PM

traindood

Hello Sir James: you could talk politics but it won't help.  Bang Head  Get out and get involved and VOTE, VOTE,VOTE. SoapBox

FOR ME!!!  FOR ME!!!!!  FOR ME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Yes

Afternoon gentlemen and Yanks. Whistling

Warm and shirt sleves.  Was 58 yesterday and higher today.  After Sunday School, we out into garden and got up tomato baskets.  Longest I have ever left them out.  Counting all the square baskets, divide in half and that is all the tomato plants I am setting out.  Why half?  So I can double stack them.  Then really pour on the fertilizer and let them grow out the top [like 4 did this year].  Just as many tomatoes without all the work.  Now down to the "deer lease" to carry some limbs and check things out.  The "hoodlem" boys are hauling scrap metal out of the lease.  Yes, folks use to sneak in and dump washers, stoves and etc.  Keeping them busy and they are making $$$ so they stay out of trouble.  

Got GreatNiece's B'day dinner tonight.

Later.   

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, January 30, 2011 1:12 PM

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Buckeye --

I bought a Thomas Lionel set about 2-3 years ago for our grand daughter and she just loves it.  It goes in the dining room, on the carpet, and she enjoys taking the tops off the passenger cars and putting her Dad's old small Sesame St. people in and taking them for a ride.  She will turn 5 in May and has run the transformer by herself for quite awhile now.  Her little brother (18 months) sure enjoys the trains, even in Grandpas room downstairs but still, the carpet runners are the most fun for them.

I think we are going to see some carpet running G scale in the living room.  

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, January 30, 2011 1:38 PM

Chief you forgot already. I voted for you 3 times that day. You gave me grits Dead. No use reminding you it's almost the end of the month. You would forget by tuesday morning...S.J.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Sunday, January 30, 2011 6:16 PM

Good evening all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 30s.  Relatively quiet day.  I had waffles and link sausages on the dining car for breakfast.  Big storm is brewing for the Hooisier State late Monday and Tuesday.  We will have to see.  TBIL anytime and I can drive.  I see where Ganassi won at Daytona.  Could be a long year.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, January 30, 2011 6:44 PM

Good Evening

We had bright sun all day but 20s. The weather guessers are saying we could get a foot of snow by wednesday nite, not good but better than the ice some may be getting. Banilla is ready all we need is Brutus and the thingy..S.J.

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Posted by dwiemer on Sunday, January 30, 2011 7:49 PM

Good evening everyone.  Was a good day, had church this morning and again tonight...great messages both times.  Had a good nap this afternoon and then I was awakened by a phone call from a director wanting me to be in  a movie for a company.  It talks about leadership and service.  I am honored and humbled.

Fife, a friend of mine who was a police chief years ago told me about a guy who broke into a house in his town in Jersey.  He had broken through one of those plastic bubble type window covers that folks had on their basements.  Anyway, the guy cuts himself on the plastic that he broke...gets caught, sues the home owner and wins for a large sum.  Sometimes, I think our judicial system needs a reality check.

Mike, I have been praying for your Dad and the rest of your family.  For those who know the Lord, "Absent from the body, present with the Lord".  I pray that his time is surrounded by the love of family and the peace of God.

Well, my eye seems to be getting better, but my vision is a bit blurred and it feels like gravel in my eye.  The medicine helps, but eventually, the pain relief wears off and it is well before a follow up dose is due.  I only have a minor case scheduled for tomorrow and it is nothing I need to see well for.  With any luck and a whole lot of blessings, I should be back to full sight soon.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Sunday, January 30, 2011 8:08 PM

Aloha all. Importing CDs into iTunes for the bride. She's got a million of 'em - or rather 25 for starters. Boy, I wish it was warm here.  Though you can remind me of that in August. Looks like we're in for a dusting of a foot or so early this week. I'll be sure to send it on to MI, IN, OH and points east. 

Ran trains today after church with the youngest. Sometimes the simplest things transforms the layout - just reversed the direction of the usual trains we run - James, Thomas, Percy and 520. Big Smile

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Posted by Demay on Sunday, January 30, 2011 9:19 PM

Good evening all,

Our spring-like weather ended last night; today it was back in the low 30s and I was very happy.  We had church in the morning and out to lunch afterwards.  In the afternoon I prepped some lights for a couple of the layout houses that are not already lighted.  I also helped our 7y/o son with some Lego projects and then he and I braved the cold to play some catch.  He had baseball practice tonight; the first practice in about three months so I wanted to help him shake the rust off.

I'm enjoying a cup of coffee right now, but I will be in bed shortly.

Good night,

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, January 30, 2011 10:31 PM

135/78 today :)

Did laundry, cooked a big breakfast and a nice dinner, and killed some zombies.  Also had fun talking with Charlie, SJ and RT as per usual. 

TARDIS is ready freddy, so lets hit it!

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, January 31, 2011 4:48 AM

Good morning all,

It is supposed to get really messy in SE Indiana starting this evening.  Nothing to report since last night.  I had the regualr fare 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 Blueberryhill RR on Monday, January 31, 2011 7:07 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a clear and sunny 20 degrees. Going up to 30 today with sunshine.

Today is a busy day. Chores, grocery shopping, and the usual tasks. I will be busy most of the day. No train time. Maybe a short nap, later.

Dining car is here with the usual breakfast.

Y'all have a great Monday.

Chuck

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Posted by fifedog on Monday, January 31, 2011 7:31 AM

Mornin' boys.  Still wrestlin' with this cold.  And now, we have a weary eye to the west.  Hopefully, my shift will be done before it hits.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Monday, January 31, 2011 8:33 AM

Aloha all. Sunny and cold to begin the countdown to snowcaplyse (if you listen to the media blather). We 'never' close for weather though I'll bet I don't have many students in tomorrow evening's class meeting. It was fun running trains differently yesterday - moving the 'regulars' around.  Only one pile-up. Look at the expression on that Troublesome Truck!  

 

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Posted by navyjack on Monday, January 31, 2011 8:52 AM

Smilehello guys, well we have a nasty storm coming.  gigi is getting bottled water and bags of salt.  i am glad i found a guy with a pickup and a blade on his truck for shoveling snow. he makes it reasonable also so i cant complain. i won two manual switches on ebay, so all i still need to get is about eight straights, two curved, and two bumpers in o27.  then my grandson can make me a portable layout, have bid on  bubbling water tank by k line.  will just have to be satisfied with o27 stuff.  frank are you still running k line allegheny.  do you like it.  please tell me about it. navyjack   

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Posted by sir james I on Monday, January 31, 2011 9:10 AM

Good Morning

A cold 10 to start the day.

The guessers have raised the ante from 12 up to 18/ 20 inchs of snow. still better than an ice storm. groan. Grannys out shopping for groceries, so no dining car yet...S.J.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, January 31, 2011 9:38 AM

sir james I

Good Morning

A cold 10 to start the day.

The guessers have raised the ante from 12 up to 18/ 20 inchs of snow. still better than an ice storm. groan. S.J.

MUSH MUSH Whistling

Rain coming in tonight and tomorrow.  Too warm for anything else. Thumbs Up  Contractor not coming untill afternoon. Sad  Needs to get his lumber here and under garage so he can work tomorrow in the rain.  He is a nice guy but a little messy.  Wifey wants it done!!!!!  Off to run errands.  Ran some trains yesterday as have to add all my MTH engines back into my remotes.  Had to reset remotes as would not add engines.  Have not gotten around into adding all the enignes. 

BTW: anyone bought a Trackmobile?  Neatest little thing.  Lionel with TMCC.  Works great as a little switcher.  Pushes and pulls my piggybacks and double stacks.  Operates in tight corners and parks in a tiny space.  Might buy some more. 

Later.

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Posted by laz 57 on Monday, January 31, 2011 10:15 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  Cold start here this morning at 2 degrees.  Waiting for BIG ICE STORM.  Have Parent Teachers Conferences today from 1-830.  Got a few projects to build at school so time will go fast.  Took the PUP for 1.5 mile walk this morning, then she watched me run on treadmill.  I ran trains with her last nite for 2 hrs, NO PILE UPs.  She was happy.

CHIEF, I got one of the TRACKMOBILES in NYC, GREAT addition to layout.  I have it jockeying the flats with trailers on to the NS Intermodal crane.  Real cool both pieces.

Stay frosty,

laz57

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Posted by traindood on Monday, January 31, 2011 10:54 AM

Hello; just heard the weather on Fox news,anyone around second city is in for it.( for those recent additions to the human race that'll be Chi town.)  gonna be messy around here as well . Wifey has the soup  on the boil! plenty of veggies. and chunks of beef ,  yum!  hope you'all be careful and safe out there, gettin' ready for the big game. gotta get a load of fire wood in before snow/ice storm. later.Storm    

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Monday, January 31, 2011 11:21 AM

Lunch time,

Traindood, They are calling for about an inch or so for tonight and into the morning. I don't like that "or so". Tuesday into Wednesday is supposed to be real bad with the ice. We are in storm mode now at work.

Navyjack, Did you have any luck with the snow blower? Good luck on bidding on the bubbler.

Thoughts and prayers for all in need.

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Posted by SPMan on Monday, January 31, 2011 12:06 PM

Good morning all, we had a nice unexpected rain yesterday but was probably unwelcome at the PGA golf tournament down at Torrey Pines further South from us.

Nice day today with a little more snohio on top of Mount Baldy above us.  We can look at it and don't have to shovel it.  That's the good part.

Oatmeal for breakfast today account Cherrios are out.  I like oatmeal on a cold morning.

Waiting for my leg pains to get better so I can walk more.  Don't know what is causing it but my Doc did not seem too concerned.  I guess you have to yell louder at the doctor's office to get attention.

later,

Ray

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Posted by sir james I on Monday, January 31, 2011 5:28 PM

Good Evening

15 and going down.

If you don't hear from me wednesday night then I'm out there frozen in the snow. Oh how I hate this stuff and granny won't budge from here. Nice cold banilla will be waiting for the thingy tonight...S.J.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, January 31, 2011 5:30 PM

Turned cold.  High 30's but not going any lower.  Suppose to be around 71 Wednesday.  Then Yankee cold again.  Good luck to all you Yanks with the snohio.

Later

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Posted by traindood on Monday, January 31, 2011 5:46 PM

Hello Hudson 685:   greeting from the highlands of N.J. since we are @ 1100 feet above sea level, we are expecting just absolutely awful weather.   plenty of supplies available. i am now trying to fit a toothpick in my pantry but so far have been unsuccessful! Laugh

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Posted by MichRR714 on Monday, January 31, 2011 6:02 PM

Chief-  Do you have an extra bed at your place?...  Whistling

Wow looks like we are really in for it here.  I just sent the wifey to pick me up an insulated coverall as I left all of mine at the cabin.  Arctic cold is supposed to follow the snow.

Hope everyone stays safe!

 

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Posted by dwiemer on Monday, January 31, 2011 7:21 PM

Golly, sounds like lots of you having a time of it with the weather.  It was in the high 60s here today but with some rain.  Probably will turn to snow by the time it hits North Carolina.... just kidding Chief.

Easy day today, and ended up with some nice T-bones on the grill.  Tomorrow, I have a early case as well as the weekly meeting with the mens group at church.  Probably will go get set up, then take in some of the meeting and head back before the patient gets to pre-op.

Hope to check in with Y'all later in the week.  Will continue prayers for Char, and for Mike's Dad and family.  Have some other prayers to lift up.

God Bless,
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Posted by rtraincollector on Monday, January 31, 2011 9:05 PM

Think we only got up to low 50's today but still to warm for snow.

drinking my cherry drink and eating the chiefs pop corn Smile, Wink & Grin just replaced the coupler on the front of my NW-2 reading the guy befor did a so so job replacing the original one but it was one he re-glued together so you know how well it held. It was a fixed coupler but I replaced it with a operating coupler. The rear is fixed coupler also.

Hope you all having a good day and prayers for all who need them.

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Posted by Demay on Monday, January 31, 2011 9:10 PM

Good evening all,

The temp dropped today as predicted.  When I left work at 1730 it was already below 25 and dropping.  I think it is about 15 out there right now.  We're supposed to finally get a winter storm tonight and all day tomorrow.  The state is expecting the worst and the governor already declared a state of emergency.  It seems a bit premature to me since it hasn't even started yet.  The base has already planned for the worst and has directed late reporting tomorrow for non-essential personnel.  Most of the schools have already cancelled classes tomorrow as well.  The family and I are looking forward to the storm, I hope it doesn't let us down.  We will be happy to be holed up in our house for a few days with brief trips outside to play. 

S.J. - I presume you would like to move to FL.  How much work would be involved in moving your trains and layout?

Laz - Did you get your reoccurring Log In issue worked out?

Good night,

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Posted by Brutus on Monday, January 31, 2011 11:21 PM

Hey guys - some good news on the wife's numbers although she is stll fighting an infection.  They did not change her medicine though, just watching how things go for another week.  Apparently we now know as of today that this stuff she is fighting now is VERY contagious and we should not be sharing a bathroom etc, because we could all catch it as well.  I sure wish they would have told us that a week ago!

Big storm has started and kids were off today and already scheduled off tomorrow.  They closed our office tomorrow also, which is cool Smile

Wife's happy - new Duggars shows on. 

Tardis is ready and banilla will be good with hot fudge on a cold night, so let's go!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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