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RE:COFFEE POT #3 March 2011 for all to take a drink and chat. 5+ years and going. Some extra windy days and some rain. Plenty of coffee but also grits and sweet ice tea.

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 3:57 PM

Happy B-DayCake Brent tomorrow, St Pats Day. (Unless you are going to pull a Buckeye and tell me its not your birthday.)Whistling

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Posted by fifedog on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 1:34 PM

Evenin' boys.  Evenin' English. Clearing and 54 here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Shot perfect score at the range today, however it was the close combat course, and the muddy hillside made us all look like muddy dalmations.

AF53 - 1st week) -2

Roy - Hope you're feeling yourself soon.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 12:54 PM

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Roy, I've heard some interesting stories about your latest trip to Vegas...

Doug - that was some other Roy...Cool...Whistling

Prayers for SJ and thanks to all for the updates! Angel

Not feeling well myself still and yesterday was not the greatest.

Cloudy here - mybe 70 today. Predicting close to 90 for weekend - ugh - too soon for that.

Re XP and Win7. I do not know why but the Win7 machines here are struggling with Internet Explorer. One machine now only works with IE 64 bit even though it worked for months with IE. Ran all the updates, etc., sort of fixed one and then it started fouling up again. There is some incompatibility that has occured due to some update in either Win7 or IE.

Have a great day all!

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Posted by MichRR714 on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 12:01 PM

Update on SJ.  I just got off the phone with him.  They were going to send him home today, but instead have decided to keep him overnight again and run an EEG today.

He sounded good on the phone.

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Posted by SPMan on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:34 AM

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Hmmmmm,,,,,It seems very strange, that certain people ( Pat & Chief), who eat grits and live in Suthern swamps, would call decent, loving, very intelligent, NORMAL people, such us Northerners, things like "not normal". If it wasn't for us deporting your ancestors from the Northern prisons, to  the Suthern swamps, you would have no place to live at all. You should be thankful to us.

Chuck, I was thinking I would just be reading your normal Cherrios for breakfast message today when I ran into this.  Wow!, that's pretty brutal on the Chief and Pat.  I'll have to reread what their comments were to spark such a reply from you.

Ray

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Posted by SPMan on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 11:25 AM

Doug, didn't know you were an old rail.  Yes, the engineers place on a yard job was the best place to be in bad weather.   The thread I saw about the ditch lights was under a heading about the NS executive F units from WBB on the OGR forum.  I will look again and see if I can get the name of the company that makes the flashing lights if you would like to know.

SJ, hope you are feeling better by now.  Somehow, I missed it when you went to the hospital.  Take care of yourself.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 10:57 AM

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Amusing story for the day.  Last night the wife for some reason got the bright idea that it would be good if I were to take a snow shovel and spread out the remaining two fast-receding snow mounds which are now down under 1.5' x 8'.  Bang Head  I think it would be better to let a higher power take care of them.  Thumbs Up

I stopped wondering how or why women come up with these ideas... When TheQ makes these 'suggestions' I simply look at her and say 'And YOU have a PhD? Here's your sign.'

Put a little more spackle on the curved bridge last night... need to test fit it again to see if I need to add more filler under a couple support columns. Finding new interesting uses for wax paper. It does an excellent job keeping spackle from adhering to ceiling tiles! Thumbs Up

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Posted by Demay on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 9:31 AM

Good morning all,

I had no time to past yesterday as I entertained my boss all day and night.  He was in town from TX.  He is a good guy and a good leader so it was a pleasant day.  However, I ate out for breakfast, lunch, and dinner which about did me in.  My wife is a great cook and eating out that much is not enjoyable.  It is going to hit 75 today and it is sunny.

Charlie, Doug, and Brutus - Thanks for updates on SJ.

Doug - I'm not sure what you meant by the Lionel Kindle question?  Was that meant for someone else? 

Good day,

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 9:23 AM

Morning all.  Back from dentist.  Chilly and rainy.  Not cold though.  Off to day long meetings.  Back tonight.

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 9:20 AM

Good Mornin' Ya'll From Chilly and Rainy Taxachussetts,

Thanks guys for the updates about SJ.  Too bad he doesn't have a laptop during his incarceration.  He must be bored out of his Johnny unless they are letting him wear his Spyderman PJs.  

Amusing story for the day.  Last night the wife for some reason got the bright idea that it would be good if I were to take a snow shovel and spread out the remaining two fast-receding snow mounds which are now down under 1.5' x 8'.  Bang Head  I think it would be better to let a higher power take care of them.  Thumbs Up

Rain forecast for the next couple of days, plus we might hit mid 50s.  I'll take it!  Here in the Northeast the gound is saturated plus the rivers and streams are still way too high.  It won't take something much out of the ordinary for this time of year to create flooding havoc.

Later, gang.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 8:28 AM

Aloha. A sunny and supposedly warmer day today. Still it is 'cooler by the lake' downtown.Looking forward to wandering around the neighborhood at lunchtime.

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 6:35 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It's a cloudy 46 degrees. Going up to 54 today with a chance of rain. We need sunshine.

Today is an easy day. I have the usual chores to do and a small project to work on. I will relax the rest of the day. Maybe run trains.

Dining car is here and has Cheerios for breakfast. Then, it  is off to all "Points West".

SJ.... Prayers out for your speedy recovery.

Y'all have a great Wednesday.

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Posted by laz 57 on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 6:06 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  Rainy here today to clear later.  Glad to here SIR JAMES is on the mend.  FIFE  you hit it right on with the pic.  You saw that image the first time we met SIR JAMES in YORK. 

SIR JAMES gotta get well for the YORK photo op.

Stay frosty,

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 5:56 AM

Good Morning from Soggy Jersey,

Raining, 40 and not getting much warmer.

Met with the financial planner last night. He said that I look good to retire when I want to. We meet in 2 weeks in 2 weeks with a plan.

SJ, Get well soon. I had an extra helping of banilla last night.

AF53, Ray, we better keep an eye on Cathy Jean. She may be a spy for the Chief and Pat. Remember, her family claims to be direct descendants of Robert E. Lee. They were probably banished to the Jersey Pine Barrens.

Time for the Safety Huddle,

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Posted by cheapclassics on Wednesday, March 16, 2011 4:55 AM

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 50s.  Good news so far about SJ.  Not so good practice sessions from Alabama for AJ Foyt racing at the Open Test for Indycar.  Slightly off the pace.  Much better day at work Tuesday.  Lucas has one job for the summer and is looking for second one.  Will be working for same people as my dad did.  Somehow that is appropriate.  Watched Glee and V.  I had the regular fare on the dining car for breakfast before sending it on to "Points East".  TBIL any time and I can drive.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Brutus on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 11:10 PM

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We want you on that balcony; we need you on that balcony...  Get Well sj!

Good one Fife!  I talked to Lady James and got the scoop on SJ, then called and talked to him at the hospital.  He sounded good on the phone and was cracking jokes just like normal.  He's looking forward to getting out of the hospital and hopeful they will find out what happened.  Lady J and I looked all over last night for the key to the banilla locker, but no luck.  He might have it secreted on his body somewhere?  We'll have to ask his bath-nurse Smile

Tardis is ready - let's hit it!

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Posted by jonadel on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 9:30 PM

Rest well SJ -- the forum is in good hands, Chuck is in charge and doing an outstanding job Thumbs Up

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Posted by MichRR714 on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 9:19 PM

Guys, I visited with SJ at the hospital tonight.  I thought he looked pretty good.  No definitive news on the  cause has been delivered yet. 

His spirits were lifted by all of you!  This is a great bunch.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 8:11 PM

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Blueberryhill RR

Hmmmmm,,,,,It seems very strange, that certain people ( Pat & Chief), who eat grits and live in Suthern swamps, would call decent, loving, very intelligent, NORMAL people, such us Northerners, things like "not normal". If it wasn't for us deporting your ancestors from the Northern prisons, to  the Suthern swamps, you would have no place to live at all. You should be thankful to us.

Chuck - I didn't know you had it in you, nice!

Ray

He saves it for special occasions as he doesn't like to show his hand to often as them rebs would get wise to itWink

Evening all not much going on here got done work came home and tilled the small garden wife wanted tilled its about 3' wide by about 12' long or so. so not bad acually all I have is a culivator so its narrow but it does the job fine. I dug it out saw it had gas so it the little bulb 7 times as stated and pulled and pulled and pulled nothin so then reread the instructions for starting forgot to hit the on/off switch to the on position started right up after that

been down here to long starting to act like typical southern redneck don't read instructions just go about it like you know how. Whistling

Hope all had a good Monday Tuesday. ( being off yesterday made me think it was monday sorry lol)

Well thats about it will talk to you all later have a good one

And SJ weres my banilla? get well buddy take your time when your ready we'll be ready for you to return.

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Posted by AF53 on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 7:58 PM

[quote user="Blueberryhill RR"]

Hmmmmm,,,,,It seems very strange, that certain people ( Pat & Chief), who eat grits and live in Suthern swamps, would call decent, loving, very intelligent, NORMAL people, such us Northerners, things like "not normal". If it wasn't for us deporting your ancestors from the Northern prisons, to  the Suthern swamps, you would have no place to live at all. You should be thankful to us.

Chuck - I didn't know you had it in you, nice!

Ray

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 7:48 PM

We want you on that balcony; we need you on that balcony...  Get Well sj!

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 4:37 PM

Blueberryhill RR

Hmmmmm,,,,,It seems very strange, that certain people ( Pat & Chief), who eat grits and live in Suthern swamps, would call decent, loving, very intelligent, NORMAL people, such us Northerners, things like "not normal". If it wasn't for us deporting your ancestors from the Northern prisons, to  the Suthern swamps, you would have no place to live at all. You should be thankful to us.

Chuck....Good job taking over for SJ while he is on the mend.  Thumbs UpThumbs UpThumbs UpThumbs Up

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Posted by cnw1995 on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 2:57 PM

Just got off the phone with SJ in the hospital. Thanks to Brutus for the number. He said to say hi and to tell you that they're still running tests - he still doesn't feel well.

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 2:19 PM

Hmmmmm,,,,,It seems very strange, that certain people ( Pat & Chief), who eat grits and live in Suthern swamps, would call decent, loving, very intelligent, NORMAL people, such us Northerners, things like "not normal". If it wasn't for us deporting your ancestors from the Northern prisons, to  the Suthern swamps, you would have no place to live at all. You should be thankful to us.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 1:11 PM

Ray,

I was amazed when I first saw them. Hopefully they won't encounter some of the issues we do w/TMCC & DCS. Whistling At least when I would be working the humpyard in Cincy I got to stay "hi-n-dry" in the cab and not on the ground. Don't think I'd want to be that guy working by himself in that situation, railyards are hazardous enuff w/o having to be like a centipede in sack race.

Wonder if Lionel or Atlas pieces/parts could be used for operating ditch lights, although the flashing aspect mite be difficult to do.

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 12:59 PM

SJ - Hope you feel better soon.

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Posted by SPMan on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 12:45 PM

Good morning all, just checking in. Checked with Justrains for my WBB Norfolk Southern Executive F unit order for delivery date.  They just said "soon".  I read on another forum that some guy is going to use some wig wag flashing lights made by another company to install as ditch lights on the WBB model which as delivered only has decals to represent the ditch lights.  That sounds like fun.  I don't think MTH had ditch lights either.

Taking last dose of prednisone today and will see doctor tomorrow.  Leg pain seems gone now and I don't plan on taking anymore of that medicine.  Too many possible side effects.

Need to go to mall today and look for new spring shirts.  I have been growing out of my old ones if you know what I mean. 

#2 son returned home last night from trip to "Winter Rail" in Stockton.  Read an interesting article in latest Railfan and Railroad magazine about use of remote control engines

 

 on yard jobs.  Is it safe?  It depends on who you ask.  Studies by the railroad companies suggest that it is.  Independent sources have mixed opinions about it.  As a retired railroad engineer, all I can say is that I am glad it is not me out there now.  The switchmen's union (UTU) agreed to the remotes only with two man crews but now the railroad companies are doing it with just one man in some places.  That means one guy has to run around with a control pack strapped on him like rocket man controlling the engine and making couplings while looking out for hazards from other people, places and things, not to mention keeping up with yardmasters instructions, reading bulletins, watching out for cars rolling back that have been pushed into tracks ahead of you. etc etc.  Talk about being as busy as a one armed paper hanger?  Railroading as we remember it, is just a memory now.  At least my O gauge trains are still fun.

later,

Ray

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 10:50 AM

Almost forgot you, Roy.  You need our sarcastic get-well wishes too!  Smile, Wink & Grin  Hope you are feeling better!

Jack

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Posted by dougdagrump on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 10:38 AM

Mornin' Y'all.

SJ- Get well soon, us old geezers gotta stick together in hopes of keeping these young whipper-snappers in line. Angel No more Sat. & Sun. parties, only Sat. or Sun. Clown

Spent part of yesterday out in the sun doing some weeding and planting. Eventually my helper, Mr Itis, decided it was time to call it a day.

Gotta go refil the Coffee just way to early for Drinks  maybe for lunch. Embarrassed

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 10:32 AM

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SJ - Follow the path Chuck took a while back. He is back to normal (for an Ohioan).

Pat

And they are never normal!!!!   Whistling

Morning.  Chilly and suppose to be raining.  Just finished another Mayor's show video.  Seems my Mayor's Shows are viewed by more people than any other Mayor's show here. Cool  TV guy says I make them interesting and do not sit behind a desk and tell what the Town Board just did like the other Mayors.

Off to Hunters' Haven and the pond.  Then BoJangles for lunch.

Later.

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