COFFEE POT #2 February 2011 for all to take a drink and chat. 5+ years and going. Some chocolates in a heart shaped box. Plenty of coffee but also grits and sweet ice tea.

[Demay]

Good morning all,

It's been a few days since I last posted: I have been busy with house chores and then the site was down.  I read where some of you are enjoying some wonderful winter weather.  Our spring-like temps went away Sunday when it dropped back down into the 40s and yesterday it hit the low-50s.  I believe today's high is in the low-60s so it is warming up again.

On Saturday we went to a model train show in Stillwater.  It was small, but a bit larger than I expected.  There were two club operating layouts on display: one G and one N.  I have seen them before at the OKC and Tulsa shows.  They are very nicely done layouts.  I was only at the show for an hour or so and did not buy anything.  I believe there were some deals to be had, but I was specifically shopping for buildings or Fastrack turnouts.  The only buildings at the show were Plasticville: the new ones were overpriced and the used ones needed a great deal of work.  No one had any Fastrack turnouts for sale.  Oh well, there is another show next month here in Enid. 

On Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, I spent parts of those days cleaning the carpet, rugs, and van floor mats with a Bissell cleaner.  It was a slow process due to the many required water changes, but the result it nice and the wife is happy.  Needless to say I did not accomplish any layout work this past week, but at least I ran trains a couple of the days.

MIke C. - I'm sorry for the loss of your dad; I hope you and your family are coping well.  I blew the whistle and horn on my engines for him last night.

Brutus - Please accept my condolences on the loss of your aunt. 

Good day,

Joe

[cnw1995]

On behalf of my immutable laws, I apologize, Brent. If you were closer, I'd inveigle you try something less expensive and better tasting with a slight scent of peat

[RockIsland52]

MikeC.......I have been off the air since Friday and just read your sad news of your Dad's passing on Sunday.  Please accept my humble condolences for your loss and continued prayers for you and your family.  God has welcomed your Dad into a far better place, and now he along with your Mom await the day when you will be with them again.  I will join the others in responding to your last wish for your Dad, one last blast of the train whistle as a final salute to him and his life.

Jack

[fifedog]

88 - $100 a bottle?  I could be coerced into bridge-building for that!  'Til then, just have to settle for BACARDI Select.

[ChiefEagles]

sir james I

Good Morning

Bright sun 11 degrees when I got up at 8.

2 grandson here as they have no school this week, winter break.

Oh I'm sore today, yesterdays heavy snow is tough on an old guy even with a snow blower. No plans except to try and not yell at the kids.Home made banilla, yummy....S.J.

From sundburn yesterday.

Morning all.  Cloudy and chilly.  A few spits of rain.  Rebounding tomorrow.  TWC scheduled to move cable in bedroom to new nook.  Screwed up apt. [as usual].  Now management is trying to "fix it".  Some of their customer reps do not listen when you call in an order.   Mainly relaxing and watching TV.  Cleaning up from the renovations.  Also going through boxes from Mom's.  Later 

PS:  Warren County [Lake Gaston area] north of us has closed schools today.  Smoke left from big forest fires.    

[traindood]

Hello from sunny land: not a flake of snow last nite. bright sun but cold in the 20's. got some chores with jr. today, then lunch. you'all have a great day.  

[wrmcclellan]

Morning all!

Sunny and 46 this morning. Might hit 60 today, then warms up for the rest of the week. Weeds are starting to grow with all the warm weather we had the past 7 days.

Have a trip to Billings, MT, this week but they have snow predicted every day, so I do not know if the trip will be affected or not. The high temps are 0 - 3.

Daughter drama last light. Son drama also. It never stops.

Hope everyone has a great day!

[sir james I]

Good Morning

Bright sun 11 degrees when I got up at 8.

2 grandson here as they have no school this week, winter break.

Oh I'm sore today, yesterdays heavy snow is tough on an old guy even with a snow blower. No plans except to try and not yell at the kids.Home made banilla, yummy....S.J.

[Anonymous]

Mornin' Fellas

JT - You could have one of them if you ramp up your stalking efforts regarding Ms Boysenberry!

I am really upset with Mr Murphy and his accursed Law! On Sunday I woke up, watched the news, found out they were calling for <1" of crap snow last night through this morning, so I put the snowthrower in the shed, woke up yesterday and watched the news, found out they 'revised' the forecast and we were to get 4-6"... The Q looks at me, smiles, and says 'Looks like you're getting the snowthrower out!' Wake up this morning to 8" of crap snow.

Stopped at a local wine and spirit shop on Saturday. Asked if they could get my favorite rum... they look it up in the book... $75.00 per 750ml THEIR COST... they would sell it for $100 per 750ml!!!! But they could get me a case for $1,000.00. Looks like I need to revert back to Plan M or plan another trip to Antigua!

[cnw1995]

Aloha. Snowy here in downtown. Only a inch or so at the homestead. We'll see how much falls before I get home tonight. Looks like a mix of ugly weather all week. Ah well. Condolences on your aunt, Brutus.  Is Buckeye still celebrating?

[laz 57]

fifedog

Hudson - Lemme know...

laz - Gonna fire up the Fifepup 2000 around 9.

FIFE, wish I had one of them.

laz57

[Banks]

Hello all,

Why did post 3 times??????????/

We ended up with about 11". Roads are a little slickery but passable. Schools are on delay.

Best get busy. SS fund is calling

 

Prayers for those in need

[fifedog]

Hudson - Lemme know...

laz - Gonna fire up the Fifepup 2000 around 9.

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cold 18 degrees. Rain froze last night and ice covers the outside. No  snow. Going up to 32 today with a chance of flurries.

Today is an easy day. I have a project to work on and the usual chores to do. Later, I will relax.

Dining car is here with the usual breakfast.

Y'all have a great Tuesday.

Chuck

[laz 57]

Hi GUYZ,

   15 and about 3 inches of SNO HI O.  I broke out the snowblower, first time this year just to see if it works.  Made fast work of my driveway and the neighborladies driveway.  Gotta 2 hr delay so life is gooood!

Stay frosty,

laz57

[Hudson#685]

Good Morning,

I woke up to an inch or so of snow and it was still falling when I left at 4:30 AM. The farther North I went the less snow and not a speck at work. The temp. is 21 going into the 30's back down to the teens tonight.

My son and I went to the Train Room in Point Pleasant yesterday and dropped off 2 TMCC engines for repairs. No sound on one and the rear couples opens by itself. The young man in the shop seemed pleasant and knowlegable and the prices are in line. Nice Shop. I will post about the results of the repairs.

Brutus, Prayers and Thoughts for your Aunt

Fife, My wife told me to thank you again. She will get the particulars from my niece.

SJ, I had Homemade Banilla last night.

Everyone, have a Great Day,

John

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Cold and SNOWHIZO here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  No schools today.

Banks - can't believe you fell for the ol' Buckeye birthday 3 times...

[ChiefEagles]

sir james I

Good Evening

Well here I am. The roads are still a mess and we haven't seen a plow on ours yet. lots of slippin and sliddin out front today. We were told it would be 3 to 5 I measured 8 in the driveway. On the other hand those that did get less got freezing rain and downed power lines. Brutus the banilla is waiting and the landing pad is clear...S.J.

Thought Yankees had some magic skill and could drive in a little snow like that.  

Good night all.  Cooler tomorrow but bounce right back to above seasonal temps.  Need rain.

Sleep tight.

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

It is a rainy cooling day in SE Indiana.  Missed the Snohio that was aimed at us as the Chief must have been aiming the cannon.  Hit the northern part of the state instead.  Brutus, sorry to hear about the lab hassles and also about the passing of your aunt.  Busy day taking care of "stuff".   Thank you again for all the support.   I had the regular fare with an added donut on the dining car for breakfast.  TBIL anytime.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[Brutus]

Howdy guys - had a nice day off.  Visiting nurse came today and tried to do blood work on my wife, but was totally incompetent.  So, we went to Quest Diagnostics for the blood work, which put about a 2 hour crimp in the day.  Son spent some more of his birthday money and in fact now owes me $6, but I was tired of shopping with him - guess he won that time

No word on the funeral arrangements for my Aunt, who passed away yesterday.  I'll probably be missing for a day later this week though.  Her town is about 3 hours from us, so will probably drive up for the wake, spend the night, and come home after the funeral.  Char says she will be fine on her own for a couple days and we will get a school ride for the kids.

Tardis is back online tonight and supplies are ready to drop over our friends in Michigan.  Chief volunteered to strow grits on their driveways in hopes that will give them some traction for their snowshoes and dogsleds - it might work!!!

[Banks]

Hello all,

The snow cannon is pointed my way. 'bout 5" down all ready. Depending on which forecast you listen to we're in for some where between 6 & 18 inches more before it quits. Looks like son will get to use his "new" snow plow. Mrs is all ready on a 2 hour delay tomorrow. School will probably be closed.

Mike C , my condolences. 

Entire family was at my Folks house this evening. We enjoyed a meal of turkey *** with all the fix'ns. The occasion was my sons 30th Birthday. A grand time was had by all.

Weekend was so so. Did get some of my inside stuff done. train running was minimal.

Buckeye 

I'm going to join my lovely Mrs in bed.

 

Prayers for those in need

 

[Banks]

Hello all,

The snow cannon is pointed my way. 'bout 5" down all ready. Depending on which forecast you listen to we're in for some where between 6 & 18 inches more before it quits. Looks like son will get to use his "new" snow plow. Mrs is all ready on a 2 hour delay tomorrow. School will probably be closed.

Mike C , my condolences. 

Entire family was at my Folks house this evening. We enjoyed a meal of turkey *** with all the fix'ns. The occasion was my sons 30th Birthday. A grand time was had by all.

Weekend was so so. Did get some of my inside stuff done. train running was minimal.

Buckeye 

I'm going to join my lovely Mrs in bed.

 

Prayers for those in need

 

[Banks]

Hello all,

The snow cannon is pointed my way. 'bout 5" down all ready. Depending on which forecast you listen to we're in for some where between 6 & 18 inches more before it quits. Looks like son will get to use his "new" snow plow. Mrs is all ready on a 2 hour delay tomorrow. School will probably be closed.

Mike C , my condolences. 

Entire family was at my Folks house this evening. We enjoyed a meal of turkey *** with all the fix'ns. The occasion was my sons 30th Birthday. A grand time was had by all.

Weekend was so so. Did get some of my inside stuff done. train running was minimal.

Buckeye 

I'm going to join my lovely Mrs in bed.

 

Prayers for those in need

 

[sir james I]

Good Evening

Well here I am. The roads are still a mess and we haven't seen a plow on ours yet. lots of slippin and sliddin out front today. We were told it would be 3 to 5 I measured 8 in the driveway. On the other hand those that did get less got freezing rain and downed power lines. Brutus the banilla is waiting and the landing pad is clear...S.J.

[Buckeye Riveter]

What a great Birthday.  The only down part was that I didn't receive birthday wishes from Fifedog.  He must have forgotten my birthday this year.   Normally he writes me a poem along these lines:

So it's your sixtieth birthday;
Six decades have gone and passed.
They say when you get older,
Time goes twice as fast.

I wouldn't know, of course,
Since I am still quite young,
But for you, the music is over;
Your last song has been sung.

You're just over the hill at sixty ;
You went down without a fight.
Time rushes on, and soon
That "hill" will be out of sight!

Happy Birthday Anyway!FIFEDOG

[rtraincollector]

traindood

      Good after noon fellas and gals: another 10 to 12 inches here overnite. YIKES!  John Deere with snowblower made short work of it. then off to chiropracter for pinched nerve in neck. too bad some eeghead can't think of putting grease fittings on those joints!        Hey Don; that's a good question about the number of wires; between the busses and accessories and switches(turnouts) it's a bunch. i started counting and lost count when wifey said" lunch is ready". shows you where my brain is.            Got to buckeye's age 

You'all have a good one. later. 

   

 

[traindood]

      Good after noon fellas and gals: another 10 to 12 inches here overnite. YIKES!  John Deere with snowblower made short work of it. then off to chiropracter for pinched nerve in neck. too bad some eeghead can't think of putting grease fittings on those joints!        Hey Don; that's a good question about the number of wires; between the busses and accessories and switches(turnouts) it's a bunch. i started counting and lost count when wifey said" lunch is ready". shows you where my brain is.    

      You'all have a good one. later. 

   

 

[dwiemer]

cnw1995

Dennis, would the music you heard be The Planets, Op. 32, a 7 movement orchestral suite by an English composer Gustave Holst? I love it. 

Why, Yes it would!  Thought if I posted the details, someone might get on me.  But as you say, "Love it".  I was surprised by our local symphony as it is a relatively small area and mostly surrounded by agriculture, good folks, but hardly the refined.

It is a gorgeous day here.  I took off to be home with the kids as they have the day for "President's Day".  About to take them out for some good 'ol Southern BBQ.  Have my disciple class work to do and some chores.  Bride informed me that she scraped the side of the door on the van...oh well.  She was avoiding a speeding car in the parking garage.  Told her it would be better to let them hit you if they are not going too fast, but the most important thing is that she was not hurt.

Hope that everyone has a blessed day.
Dennis

[wrmcclellan]

Afternoon all!

Someone blew the margins...

The college tour to Texas A&M went well Saturday, but our day started at 4:00 am, included 9 hours of travel time (car and bus - could have driven ourselves in 6 - folks not being on time caused bus to leave late each way so add another hour - note to self, make own travel arrangements next time). Son is very interested in Mechanical Engineering program. Seeing the Formula style hybrid tech car being built for this year (uses a motorcycle engine and DC motor dual drive) and the metals foundry hands on really got his attention.

I was amazed at how much and how little the campus had changed since I was last there.

So next steps are to set up tours for OU, OSU, Texas Tech, Texas, and Univ of North Texas.

Enjoyed the race yesterday, but too many wrecks (did you notice there was never a need to schedule a green flag pit stop?) took out good competitors. And NASCAR wonders why their attendance is sagging? Plus with the races jumping through 3 networks for the season...

Mike C - sincere condolences on your father and prayers for your family.

Re Buckeye's alledged B-Day - he just does this to get free food and cake at restaurants. He can pull up the CTT forum on his iFAD and say "see - everyone is wishing me happy birthday!"

Have a great day all!

[rtraincollector]

well will try this again don't know how many he gets but happy birthday buckeye !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

going to be 79 today in fact wife just told me to help her open all the windows and get fresh air in the house here. feels good the air blowing thru the house.

Not much going on today breezy so decided not to paint as need to put paper down where I need to paint and don't feel like fighting it. ( sounds like an good excuse to me lol)

Guess its time to run the trains some more.

take it easy all and buckeye one more time