Dear fifedog,
I am in agony!!! My beloved Columbus Blue Jackets went to Raleigh, North Carolina last night and beat the snot out of the Chief's stolen hockey team and due to Lent I can't raze the Chief. Life is just not fair!
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
TCA 09-64284
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a mild 50 degrees. Going up to 60 today with some sunshine, I hope.
Today is an easy day. I have the usual chores to do and then I will spend a few hours in the train room. Baseball game from AZ., on TV.
Dining car is here for the usual breakfast. Then, it is off to all "Points West".
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
Brutus,
My favorite part of Christmas Vacation is when Clark goes into the attic. From the stairs to the boards, it is great.
Finally had a nice day here, so I took the PGT out and put $30 of 93 in it. Ran well. I found the rivet gun quickly this morning (go figure) so the roar swap is just about done. Spent the afternoon formatting our old HP desktop from 01 and starting fresh with XP Professional. I need to figure out why it doesn't get internet access although it is connected to the network.
Nice and sunny today in Saint Louis. Temps got into the 50s. My 2nd book arrived and it looks great, lots of pics of narrow gauge railroads all over the world. Got cleaned up and dressed to go shopping for a couple new shirts and stuff, but sat down to watch a few minutes of National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation on cable - the part where Chevy takes a sled ride. Next thing I knew, I woke up and Eddy was delivering the boss all trussed up with a big bow on him. Reclinerized! Oh well, wife picked up some dinner and played some games. We were supposed to go out with some friends tonight, but they blew us off (again). He's been laid off a lot lately (HVAC worker), so we don't question it. Tardis is ready, so let's hit it!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Steveo - I have not seen anything about the Tulsa train show. There is the show on 2 Apr in Bixby and then one here in Enid on 9 Apr. Bixby is close to Tulsa and after speaking with the folks at Whistle Stop Trains in OKC, I believe that is the same show that was held in Tulsa last year. It is probably cheaper to have it in Bixby versus Tulsa. I will attend both as I enjoyed both of them last year. When I hear about other OK train shows I'll post the information on the forum. Let me know if you plan to attend.
Regards,
Joe
Good evening all,
We had a very nice and warm Saturday. I pulled some weeds during the day and then sprayed the lawn and flower beds with some stuff that is supposed to keep the weeds away. I hope it works because my back is killing me now. I completed my usual Saturday chores and finished a trackside shed building for the layout. Well, it's not completely finished since I want to paint it.
I ran trains last night and today with the baby. The weather was nice so we had the garage door open the entire time. He is eight months old now so I taught how to hit the button to activate the switch tower - he can't get enough of it. After dinner I played some Star Wars Monopoly with the two older kids. The game is paused until tomorrow after church.
Laz - I agree with you. As a military member I have never been happy with this group. One day they will regret their shenanigans - either in this life or the next. Doug is right about them being a dysfunctional family and not a church. Traindood is right as well about the SCOTUS decision, and once again as a military member I will defend their decision.
Fife - Isn't it funny how true public servants such as policemen, firemen, and the military have to keep their mouths shut about political stuff, but the so-called public servants (politicians) can say and make any crazy laws they want.
It's time to see if any of the fellas are chatting.
Good night,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 60s. Work was good on Friday. Saturday was a busy day. Spent the morning taking care of estate business. Checking account is open, taxes are being taken care of, bills are paid, did some retail therapy (got a LEGO set I was wanting), and took wife, Lucas and his GF to see "Rango" tonight. Met with realtor today as well, and while I was shopping, bought some GS cookies (of course, I had to ask if they were made from real GS (line from Addams Family movie)). Indycar reconsidering "lucky dog" rule. Smart move. Now have to do something about the start. Have really enjoyed some of the posts here recently. Some very profound and passionate thoughts have been expressed. I know Kalmbach has to walk a fine line as far as comments are concerned, but the 'pot is rather unique among all the threads here. Maybe they give us a little more slack with this one. I had the regular fare 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
Had an unexpected free afternoon - with everyone out of the house and me left with a car. So cruised Hobby Lobby. Not much train stuff left - they had Atlas O Southern sets for $145-155! Brought me bride some early birthday gifts at the Irish Store, then picked up lawn fertilizer at the hardware store. Got home in time to run trains before everyone came home. A perfect day!
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Hello all,
Wish I could join you at York.
Work is calming down some, only 60 hours this week. I'm going to drive to Meadvile tomorrow afternoon to attend a pre-bid. Meeting is at 9:00 AM Monday and I'm too bushed to travel Monday AM (it's a little over 3 hours) I cam be fresh when I get there. Mrs Has taken a Personal day so she will be my companion. (keep me awake while driving)Bad part is I feel the CRUD coming on.
Going to the Altoona Train Show in the morning. It is a small show but very diverse
LAZ
Haven't had Much time to watch Japan bu it looks devastated.
Don't forget your clocks tonight. I'm off to bed
Prayers for those in need.
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
cnw1995 Still can't figure out how to post a photo here - can you believe it? Anyway, just wanted you to know the Chicago River is Green this morning...
Still can't figure out how to post a photo here - can you believe it? Anyway, just wanted you to know the Chicago River is Green this morning...
Ah, Mr. Murphy the fond memories of Chicago on St. Patrick's Day.
Think good thoughts, do good deeds!
49 at exit 77 this afternoon with 50 or better this week.
Nice and lazy day here today, just spending it with number one daughter who comes over on most Saturdays, it's a good day when the kids come over. Son just came home from work. He works at a car dealership and said thier shop got rated number one on the eastern seaboard. Apparentley, on the report, only one person was mentioned by name by a secret shopper. You guessed it, my son! He works hard and tries going the extra mile and it shows. The owner even showed up, which never happens, to congratulate him. My son was really surprised as he never met him before. Everyone was impressed. On a side note, and Laz you can appreciate this, number one daughter on Wednesday had her final review by the principle/administrator at school and was told "you rocked it" and gave her a high five as she left her classroom. She's ending her second year as a teacher and doing well. Needles to say I'm a proud dad as all three of my trophies are shinning! Now to get through on Tuesday with Sable.
Laz - I can't imagine anyone who's not thinking the way you are about this. But there are fanatics out there and we have to keep a close eye on them always.
Dougdagrump - Wow! Very touching.
Off to play our weekly Saturday night game of poker at the in-laws,
Ray
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
dougdagrump Just had to post this part of an e-mail that came in late this morning. It was sent out on behalf of the club's treasurer who emptied out our donation box last nite that we have by the layout. A Note was in the Donation Box with money attached In Memory of my dad. Who would have loved To come here with his Two grandsons Miss you, dad 4/28/44-3/3/08 On days that things don't seem to be operating the way that you want or intend, something like this really can put it into perspective. Sure brought a tear to my eye.
Just had to post this part of an e-mail that came in late this morning. It was sent out on behalf of the club's treasurer who emptied out our donation box last nite that we have by the layout.
A Note was in the Donation Box with money attached In Memory of my dad. Who would have loved To come here with his Two grandsons Miss you, dad 4/28/44-3/3/08 On days that things don't seem to be operating the way that you want or intend, something like this really can put it into perspective. Sure brought a tear to my eye.
A Note was in the Donation Box with money attached
On days that things don't seem to be operating the way that you want or intend, something like this really can put it into perspective. Sure brought a tear to my eye.
We all know there is something special about our hobby. This just proves it.
Pat
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In Memory of my dad.
Who would have loved
To come here with his
Two grandsons
Miss you, dad
4/28/44-3/3/08
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laz 57 Hi GUYZ, Thanks for the support on this issue, I just wanted to let YUZ GUYZ know what's going on with this group and try and figure out why they want all this attention. I'm all for freespeech but there is a line and time for everything and this isn't one of the times. Decent moral people don't act this way. Sorry again for the rant. laz57
Hi GUYZ,
Thanks for the support on this issue, I just wanted to let YUZ GUYZ know what's going on with this group and try and figure out why they want all this attention. I'm all for freespeech but there is a line and time for everything and this isn't one of the times. Decent moral people don't act this way.
Sorry again for the rant.
laz57
Laz,
Ditto,
Overcast and gray this morning, hopefully we'll get some sun later. Still pooped from yesterday's museum time, must be all the pia traffic coming and going.
Still have a hard time graspping what we are seeing from Japan. Created a small problem down on the bay when the surge broke a barge loose and tore up the dock. Which brings up another point, all morning long on the TV and radio people are being told "stay away from the water". Yet two lifegaurds put their lives at risk because some stupid lady decides she would like some pictures from the Oceaside Jetty. Needless to say she and her 3 children get washed off the jetty and are heading out to sea except for one and then a second lifegaurd.
Hey Lady, here's your sign !
Later All.
Aloha. Grey and cold here - looks like 60s mid-week though! Tracked down some friends in northern Japan. Congrats to the Princess, Fife! Laz, it's all about the publicity. It's not a church, just a dysfunctional extended family. Wisconsin chicken: Yum!
laz 57 Hi GUYZ, Thanks for the support on this issue, I just wanted to let YUZ GUYZ know what's going on with this group and try and figure out why they want all this attention. I'm all for freespeech but there is a line and time for everything and this isn't one of the times. Decent moral people don't act this way. But people who have there heads where the sun don't shine do. Sorry again for the rant. laz57
But people who have there heads where the sun don't shine do.
Don't be sorry about ranting Laz . But people who have there heads where the sun don't shine do. I agree theres a line between freedom of speech and Common Decentency for your fellow man.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Hi GUYZ again,
Nice day here drying out from big rains. Gotta do some cleaning then the laundry. Church tonite then out to eat, Wisconsin Chicken, chicken with green and red peppers smothered in cheese. Good stuff
Stay frosty,
Good morning
39 and sun.
Laz I'm with you. They had planned to come here for a protest and so many people were ready to rally against them, they did not show. Why they would protest at the funeral of 7 precious children makes no sense at all. I have reached pg. 76 of Dec.'s CTT all later issues and OGR are still on the pile, newest on the bottom. Egg and bologna sandwich for breakfast. Playing choo-choos tonite with Charlie and friends...S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
LAZ..... I, too, totally agree with you. Why anyone would want to protest at a funeral, is beyond me. Someone from the family or friends is going to take them on.
It is a sunny and clear 28 degrees. Going up to 55 today with sunshine. Come on Spring.
Today is a busy day. Dog to groomers this morning and then the usual chores. Paperwork to do. There is a ball game this afternoon from AZ.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Laz....Read your rant. Where do they get the money to travel far and wide? In other words, follow the money. Somebody is funding these idiots.
I am with you 100%. Those protests are going to cause additional loss of life.. they are going to protest the wrong funeral one of these days if you follow me......
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Fife,
I definitely couldn't do the job you do. In that parade situation, I'd get myself in big trouble.
Right behind you on that. See my reply to Fife ^ to get an idea of how I feel about those individuals.
I mentioned Wednesday that I hadn't hadn't heard from the place that I took my resume and application to a few weeks back. While I was in the middle of playing Tomb Raider 2 Thursday morning, I got a call from them. Interview Tuesday at 2PM. Hopefully this is it.
Continued with the 481-491 diesel roar swap tonight I was all set to mount the speaker strap to the 491 chasis, but I couldn't find the rivet gun. I'll look again tomorrow. I'll probably sell the 481 for parts when I am done to try and get some of the $140 back out of it.
Laz - I think that one day Jesus will say to the people from that church "I never knew you". And they will get their reward for this pain they are causing. Did the SCOTUS say that people can't block them and put up sheets and stuff to hide them?
Prayers for those in Japan. I didn't read or hear about this until late in the morning for some reason. Saw it on FB on my phone. Man - what a shock!
Nice chats with SJ and Charlie. Tonight after work, we went to Ruby Tuesday and I had a nice steak and some grilled veggies. I'm still full and that was 5 hours ago!
Tardis is ready to fly and I see a lot of beacons on the screen, so let's get this show on the road!
Good evening guys. Been a long week. Doing a lot of long cases and have a ton of paperwork to get done. We are taking the kids to Athens Georgia for the Women's Gymnastics of UGA vs Michigan. Should be a good time. Real sad about the folks in Japan. Also have heard about the flooding in NJ. When I lived up that way, Wayne was always getting hit. From what I understand, it is much more widespread.
Jack, the only time I recall a government project that was completed on time and under budget was when the bridge in Oakland California came down with the earthquake. The government told the contractors if they finished early, they would make more money...they finished early and it actually saved the taxpayers money when compared to what was expected to complete it.
Time for bed. Will continue with prayers for several folks here. God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
HI GUYZ,
Ran trains tonite for 2 hrs, NO PILE UPs great nite had a few and felt good. Prayers for those peoples in Japan.
I got a RANT, sorry for this but here it goes. We lost in a fire, in nearby Perry County, 7 children ages 7 months to 11 years old. Here's the story
http://www.fox43.com/news/wpmt-amnews-perryco-fatal-fire,0,3362155.story
This is what saddens me, the group of people that call themselves Christians, the ones that won the Supreme Court decision to protest at military funerals, now is going to set up a protest at the funeral of these 7 children that are to be burried on Tuesday. Why they are going to protest only the LORD knows. I can not figure this group out. They say they are doing what GOD wants yet they don't know really what's going on. These people here in Perry County are not going to take this thing lightly. Hope it does and doesn't get out of hand, but these people are just a bunch of LOOSERS in every sence of the word. I think they want all this PR to spread their misguided word but isn't going to happen someone is going to make a stand against them and it won't be a civil one. WHY? Let this remainder of what is left of the family greive in peace.
Sorry for this rant but I just had to get this off my chest. This tradgidy just hit me very hard. I look at my kids in school everyday and to see one gone would be hard but seven in the same family?
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