Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cold 30 degrees. No snow on the ground. Going up to 48 today with some sunshine.
Today is an easy day. I have the usual chores to do and some paperwork. Then I can relax. Watched a preseason baseball game yesterday from Mesa, AZ. Summer is coming.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
Chuck
Morning all. Finally got some long sleep and rest. Now for a sunny but chilly morning. Warming. Got to get caught up on bills and letter writing. Time to cook a bolonga, egg and cheese sandwich [on toast]. Got only one meeting today andit is at 1:30. Going to rest up some. Got grape vines to prune [usually done by first week in Feb., I'm behind].
Some deck photos.
Old one.
New construction [heavy duty]
My buddies helping.
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Good Morning
30/40s today
Just had sausage gravy over toast. The grocery fliers arrived in yesterdays mail so you know where we will be going this morning. Todays good news is, its not suppose to go below freezing till Friday morning, yea....S.J.
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.........Some deck photos.
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Chief,
The deck looks good, but as Jack noted, I hope you've got another way out in case of snow.
Jack,
Boysenberry and Neat Green FTW.
I've been trying to get my 5x9 PW Lionel layout back into shape so that I can use it again. It would be okay if I had space to store all the extra items that are scattered on it.
Spent the weekend on the PGT, and it should be ready to go on the next dry day. Replaced the front valve cover gasket, upper tensioner idler, and changed the oil and filter. The oil had a small amount of gas in it, so I am going to replace the Bosch universal O2s with Denso OE type and see if that helps. Also ordered Rick Sebak's "Kennywood Memories" documentary on DVD.
Good morning all,
It's cool and rainy today. Some thunderstorms rolled in last night and the early morning hours which made for some great sleeping conditions. However, the baby did not see it that way and felt the need to be awake from 0145 - 0345. He was content to play on the floor while I watched a Mark Twain documentary on PBS.
I had cereal and coffee for breakfast and will have a banana shortly as a mid-morning snack. I don't have too much on the work agenda today, but I do have some training to take care of this afternoon. Tonight we have parent-teacher conferences as the kids' school.
Good day,
Joe
Isn't it tradition that ALL New Decks are initiated with a Party? Refreshments are on the way.
Sure looks good, and sturdy as well !
Today is Kay's Birthday, so forcing her to take the day off, and enjoy.
Had quite a bit of wind thru here last night. Don't know of much damage, a few trees down. Winds are to continue today, but shouldn't be bad.
Don
Good JOB CHIEFIE!!!! A+++.
I agree with DON, break out da breverages.
laz57
Think good thoughts, do good deeds!
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ChiefEagles .........Some deck photos. Chief........one strategic planning and construction error noticed. The step down onto the deck from the house is too short. One good blast from the snow cannon and you won't be able to get the back door open. Jack
Hardly have any snohio that deep. The deepest would still be pushed by the door [in other words, no deep snows].
Lunch time,
Prepping for the possible flooding on Thursday.
Laz, Enjoy Fat Tuesday.
Chief, the deck looks good. If you were in Jersey it would be Taylor Ham (aka Porkroll), Egg and Cheese.
SJ, Don't forget the banilla when shopping.
Jim, Good luck with the job search, the PGT, and Ms Boysenberry.
Don, Happy Birthday to Kay.
Traindood, We all have some Ralph Kramden in us.
Back to work,
John
Aloha and laissez les bons temps rouler to you all. Back in the office. Nice if brief visit with SJ, Brutus, RT and Charlie last night. Last class of WInter quarter tonight. Bride comes back from her retreat. Got a new iPad to play with... I'll be looking for toy train apps
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Chief, nice looking deck. Good work! Time to fire up that bar-b que over there. :You mentioned fried baloney, and egg sandwich. Don't remember eating that combination but it sounds good. I just had oatmeal this morning with blueberries and strawberries. It was gooood along with cream cheese on wheat toast.
Local election today for three new city council members. Trying to study enough to make an intelligent decision.
Don, heard about your wind but did not notice any up here.
Called doctor per instructions yesterday morning with report on prednisone use. I thought that was it, but his office called me back at the end of the day around 5:00PM and told me to continue while tapering off for the next week. I was upset because I usally take it in the morning and by then the day was almost over. I know you are not suppose to stop taking this stuff abruptly. I wish they had called me right away. Maybe I'm making a mountain out of a mole hill but I know this stuff has to be taken carefully. Be glad when I'm off of it. Too many possible side effects. Meanwhile pain has subsided in my leg so that's good.
Have to plan something for dinner tonight since it's fat Tuesday. Probably have fish tomorrow but that is no sacrafice for me. I love seafood.
Later,
Ray
SPMan
Evenin' boys. Evenin' English. Sunny & 48 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Fixin' London Broil.
Gee. I wonder what Buckeye is giving up for Lent...?
Got a new iPad to play with... I'll be looking for toy train apps
Doug -- I've had my iPad for about 4 months, I REALLY like it. Very user friendly and wonderful to take on the road and not worry about it. First app from the Apple store should be "Angry Birds HD", $4.95 and it is FUN. You AND the kids will love it.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
fifedog.....
I was just thinking about what I should give up for Lent and here is the list I came up with:
Which one of these habits, if given up for Lent would make me a better person? Your guidance and counseling in these matter is appreciated.
BTW, did you see that dog house the Chief built on the back of his house? I believe it will hold at least six old yellers under there in the dirt.
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
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Afternoon All.
jon, Guess I'm just an old dog that you can't teach new tricks, still using my cell phone that's about the size of a brick (a hand-me-down from the better half long time back).
fife, Don't know about others but gas has gone over $4/gal so guess what I may be giving up for lent and a whole lot longer.
Lunch is ready, Later.
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laz 57 Good JOB CHIEFIE!!!! A+++. I agree with DON, break out da breverages. laz57
Laz,
Is this what you had in mind?
Buckeye or Chuck,
Did one of yuz lose your wallet ?
Road of riches: Police looking for loser of thousands of dollars scattered along Ohio highway
Police north of Columbus, Ohio, are trying to figure out how thousands of dollars in cash ended up along a highway.
Police Chief Russ Martin in the city of Delaware says there were so many bills in the median of U.S. Route 23 on Monday that an officer said it looked as though the field was growing money.
Authorities had been alerted by a motorist, and officers spent hours collecting the cash. Martin won't reveal the total except to say it was "five figures."
He tells WBNS-TV that police checked with the FBI, an armored car company and bank couriers. None reported missing any money.
The chief is confident officers rounded up all the bills, so he says drivers shouldn't stop in hopes of finding treasure.
Buckeye.....I would say, that the one about, you would not lie about Chief, is the best...............
Telling the truth about Chief is bad enough !!!!!!!!!!!
Good Evening
Sunny and 30 something today.
Took granny shopping, must of been 3 times longer than had I got to go alone. Banilla is ready and the beacon will be on,,S.J.
#4 Bearing false witness. One of the Big 10. You do want to get your one day...
Had good and bad news today. My Chest xray and bloodwork came back today and all is fine, just a bit high in sugar, runs in the family. Doc says lose 10-20 pounds and might take care of it. Then went to the vet for my Husky. She has a lump on her back and it's a tumor. We need to have a sample taken next week and have it checked out. After that there are two ways to go......
Traindood - I guess in this area we have it better than most. There are plenty of places to get a great porkroll egg and cheese around here! Whenever any of us at work mention "prec" everyone knows what it is!
Buckeye - hurry up and get it out of you system soon, I'm sure chief''s a watchin!
Ray (SP) - Yes be careful with that stuff, at least your pain has gone away.
Don Baker - NICE!
Dougdagrump - I can't believe your price for gas!! Around here it's around $3.30 -$3.35, cheapest around $3.25 on the Parkway. On the GSP (Parkway) I believe by contract they can only change it once a week (Thur night) so while everyone else is raising there prices they stay the same until Thur night. Hence the $3.25. Last week on Thur there must have been a 15 car long line at each pump in our area.
I wonder how much gas is around other places??
Take Care,
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
Regular gas is $3.37 to $3.49 here. Got to shop around.
E85 is $2.99 highest I've ever seen it.
fifedog #4 Bearing false witness. One of the Big 10. You do want to get your one day...
Chuck and fifedog....Your wisdom is over whelming and of course Chuck has made a very good point. Why should I lie about the Chief? The truth is stranger than fiction.
Buckeye Riveter fifedog..... I was just thinking about what I should give up for Lent and here is the list I came up with: I will not bash the Chief during Lent. never happen I will not cheat the Chief during Lent. never happen I will not bad mouth the Chief during Lent. never happen I will not lie about the Chief during Lent. Maybe you can do this one I will not defame the Chief during Lent. never happen I will not insult the Chief during Lent. never happen I will not abuse the Chief during Lent. never happen I will not mistreat the Chief during Lent. never happen I will not be rude to the Chief during Lent. never happen I will not exploit the Chief during Lent. never happen I will not be impolite to the Chief during Lent. never happen Which one of these habits, if given up for Lent would make me a better person? Your guidance and counseling in these matter is appreciated. BTW, did you see that dog house the Chief built on the back of his house? I believe it will hold at least six old yellers under there in the dirt.
hi all not a lot happening went to an auction tonight and basicly it was all junk as far as we were concern.
Did rub trains a little tonight but thats about all.
Nice Doghouse/deck there chief. See you have southern fancy stove next to it with cover already.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Good evening guys. Been a busy day with some cases this morning and two meetings starting at 0600. I tried to get on the forum yesterday, but it wasn't working. Regarding gas prices, my car uses 92+ octane, so I am paying $3.79 a gallon...I know John B across the pond is spending a tad more.
The movie I have been working on is finally done. The trailer has been seen with the release of "The Grace Card", but is now available on line: http://www.courageousthemovie.com/ Hope it changes some lives and families for the better. It was a lot of work, a lot of fun, but I am glad it is done so I can spend more time with my family....till the next one.
Chief, porch looks great. I am sure the girls will get their sun in on the back deck.
Time for bed.God Bless,
Dennis
PS: Chief, it was once told to me, "You can't help the lies they tell about you...but you can help the truths they tell"
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Good Evening from the Jersey Shore,
Resting up tonight. Long day between school and work tomorrow.
Traindood, Ken, I am on loan to the Gas Co. tomorrow. We have to take our Mobile Command Post to Oradell tomorrow. Close to you but not close enough. Depends where we have to move it to. Maybe if I am near the Tick-Tock I will have lunch there. I will definitely try the Jefferson when I am in the area.
SP Man, Ray, Good luck with the leg. Speedy Recovery
Buckeye, My Lab would love digging in the dirt in that "Dog House". He drives us and my daughter nuts, because he loves digging under decks and steps.
Don, That is one great addition.
AF53, Ray, Good luck with the weight loss. Think positive about the tumor on Sable.
Thoughts and Prayers for all in need.
Good evening all,
The kids’ parent-teacher conferences went well; both of them are doing great in school. I had take-out chicken fried steak and potato wedges for dinner. We had a quiet evening at home and all is well.
Unfortunately, I did not run trains tonight, but at least my Ameritowne Police Station arrived. I am looking forward to building it this weekend and getting it on the layout - someone needs to maintain the peace.
AF53 - I'm glad you are well, but sorry to hear about your Husky.
Good night,
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