RE:COFFEE POT #4 April 1st, 2011, for all to take a drink and chat. 5+ years and going. Menu adjustments -> KIBBLES ! NO GRITS, and Some coffee and tea.

[RockIsland52]

Good Afternoon Ya'll From Hazy Taxachusetts,

What a rain we had yesterday.....places South of me got 5 inches, but we were just under 2.  Sun on tap for tomorrow.  Although the grass is greening up, the Winter did a number on some parts....may be forced to do some R&R to get it going.

My wife bought some rabbit ears to dress up Maximus the Doberman for Easter.  I think that counts as animal abuse, especially the part where she makes him sit there quietly while she tries to get a photo.  

ALL YOU YORKIES.....HAVE FUN, AND MAKE SURE TO BRING US ALL BACK SOME TRAIN-RELATED GIFTS.  If the stuff is expensive, remember......we are worth it. 

DougM.....at least you spoiled the wifey for her birthday.  Makes you look like a hero by comparison.

Later, gang.

Jack.

[traindood]

Afternoon fellas and gals:      Bright sun and calm here.  Two days ago storm blew thru here ; blew down #2 son's hemlock in front yard.  Got the chainsaw out this a.m. and zippity do da; it was all over in about an hour or so. Now the youngin's can bring it to the mulch man up here.    Save my strength for whats really important; tippin' and sippin' and runnin'....... .. trains!!   You'all have a swell time at York.    later.    

[cnw1995]

Aloha. looks like York is going to be fun. I can't wait to check out the McKeen car that is in the new MTH catalog. Survived celebrating birthday #1; now celebrating birthday #2. No family called the bride to wish her a happy day. Will commence burning up the phone lines today to remind 'em.

[SPMan]

Good morning all,

Chief, you sly fox!  You sure fooled me with that "have to be in the Roseville parade" story.  Hope you and D.Baker have time to rib each other.  All of you have fun!

Dennis, Sounds like they have made Andersonville into something with a little more redeeming value if that was possible.  That was sure a sorry affair and a black eye for the South.  I know the Union had some notorious prisons as well but probably nothing like Andersonville.  That place would sure take the glory out of war, if there ever was any.  It would be interesting to see it, if I'm ever near there however.  The famous Clara Barton who founded the Red Cross went there after the war  to supervise the respectable reburial of the dead and placing markers I think.

Ray

[dougdagrump]

Might we see a great big bowl of grits on the breakfast table tomorrow morning ?      

[laz 57]

Blueberryhill RR

LAZ...Didn't you hear the siren go off yesterday?

Chuck

LOL.  Sorry CHUCK, my Shop Teacher ears couldn't pick it up.

laz57

[MichRR714]

Chief.. Will be watching for you.  :)

Heading to the fairgrounds soon ourselves.

Major Rebel incursion.. York is on lockdown

[Anonymous]

I really wish I would have got things together to go to York this time.  I might be able to make it in the fall.

I got more done on the PW Lionel layout yesterday.  I mounted a section of 2x4 to the side of the table so there is a place to mount controllers.  I couldn't do anything bigger without running into space issues.  Once the paint is dry, I can start wiring.  I've also been looking for a pair of real 022s to replace the LLC ones that I am using.

Not much planned for today other than a trip to BB to get my "refreshed" (like that makes me fell better than "refurbished") 360.  Oh well, that I why I bought the 360 S from Walmart.

[dwiemer]

IS that a Rebel Yell I hear from York?  Chief, glad you made it!  I was going to reply last night, but the gremlins on the site ate my message.  Also wanted to wish Buckeye a very Happy Birthday!  So far, it is a pretty day out.  I am going in shortly, but may be stuck for some time.

Brutus, you have certainly had your share of troubles over these last few years, but you have also had blessings.  I continue to pray for you and your family.  May you be blessed with the strength and courage to overcome the troubles that come your way.  May your faith guide you in all your ways.

Ray, we live about 40 minutes south of Andersonville.  If you find yourself in the area, it is well worth the time to go.  They have some special days throughout the year, such as Memorial Day in which they bring in former POWs.  (it is also the national POW museum)  What is great is the oportunity to speak with WWII bomber pilots, fighter pilots from several wars, and others.

Currently watching The Military Channel on "Great Tank Battles", this episode is on "73 Eastings", the battle in Iraq '91.  We do  have an impressive military and I am thankful for the freedoms we enjoy at their expense.

Hope you Yorkies have fun and get lots of Flanged wheels!
God BLess,
Dennis

[ChiefEagles]

Morning all.  Slept late.  Now for breakfast and then Fair Grounds.  Yanks, lock up your women.  The REBS are here.   Later.

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a clear and sunny 42 degrees. Going up to 60 today with sunshine.

Today is an easy day. I have an errand to run and a few chores to do. I think I will spend some time outside enjoying the sunshine. Maybe, a nap later.

LAZ...Didn't you hear the siren go off yesterday?

Dining car is here with the usual for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Thursday.

Chuck

[laz 57]

The SKY IS FALLING THE SKY IS FALLING!!!!

Oh my DA CHIEF gave us the slip!  FIFE WHAT"S UP WITH DAT?  Musta been a sleep like the AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLERS? 

Let DA GAMES BEGIN!!!!!

Can't wait to see YUZ GUYZ tomorrow for breakfast.

Stay frosty,

laz57

[Demay]

Good morning all,

I'm up earlier than usual (especially for not having work this week) because the baby decided to wake up early and play.  He is asleep again now, but my body wants to stay awake.  It's about 55 outside right now and today's high is 81 - it's going to be another beautiful day.  I wanted to post last night but the site seemed to be slow again.  We had Bible study last night and when we got home I was able to run the trains for about 30 minutes with the baby while the older got ready for bed.  I then watched the UFC show I recorded.  I built a simple display shelf on Tuesday and I will hang it today.  It's going in the garage where the layout is, and it will free up some space on the layout.  Right now all four trains are on the layout and it is really meant for only two.

York attendees: Please have some fun and be safe, I hope to join you all someday in the future.

traindood - Great story about your son's hockey sweater.

Brutus - I was hoping my 9y/o and 7y/o would grow out of their "I'm not dirty" phases, but I guess I'm better off hosing them down in the yard.

Good day,

Joe

[Hudson#685]

Good Morning,

Missed the Tardis, again last night. I got home at 10:20 and the wife had a (another) filter for the fish tank that she was installing (make that attempting, AF53, you know what I mean).

SPMan, Ray, We went to Gettysburg a couple of years ago. I was in awe of the scope of the battle. It blew me away.

Mike C, Enjoy soccer with the High Schoolers and thanks for sending the dinning car my way.

Brutus, We had the Dental Problem with our teen also. Girls did staighten it out.

Everyone in York, enjoy.

Time to get ready for the Safety Huddle.

Thoughts and Prayers for all in need.

[rtraincollector]

No chief I said it last night in response to your nuttso remark you can't fool this Yankee he knows Had look outs out all over told them to let you thru you were harmless like to think hes sneak-in by a lot but harmless Glad you could make it maybe one year just wasn't in the fiancés this year.

hope all you have a good time.

[cheapclassics]

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 70s and rain forecast for this evening.  I scrimmaged outside with the high school soocer kids.  It was nice to put on cleats, but the ground was very soggy in places.  I only stayed for an hour.  Work went well again.  Will probably be over at dad's place tonight going thru and moving stuff.  Cereal and cinnamon rolls on the dining car as it heads out to "Points East".  TBIL and I can drive again.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[ChiefEagles]

Evening all.  Busy day.  Was fair and mid 60's in Roseyville.  Heard it was cloudy and rainy in York.  BTW: John Fullerton emailed me some photos of some of the CTT gang that visited his layout this evening.  Thought I would post them.

OOPS

I can see RT's post now.  I TOLD YOU SO!!!

Don Baker and I planned this for months.  Only folks that knew were Don [well his CA buddies with him], Dennis, Brent [had him sware not to tell but wanted to be sure he was coming], Bob Keller [I had emailed him to see if he was going to be at York] and myself.

You should have seen Roy's face when he got on the tour bus this AM.  Surprise Surprise  [we all went on the MTH "office/factory" and Tony Lash Tour.

I slipped past the lower MD Line guard, Fife, while talking to him on the cell phone.   I know he is coming Friday.

LAZ, get your big butt here!!!!

Hope to see Charlie and Sir J tomorrow.

Mitch, hope you are coming too.

Another successful raid into Yankeeland.

Sleep tight.  [I do have to leave Friday right after the picture taking to make a Sat. morning parade that will probably be rained out ]

[Brutus]

Happy birthday to Kelly, Doug's Better Half!  She is really a terrific lady

Well today I lost a battle with my hose.  I left the sprayer on it all winter and it won't come off, even using a compression wrench.  I also had to tighten up the spindle on the indoors shut-off for one of my outdoor faucets.  I'm toying with the thought of redoing a little of that inside finished wall so I can just replace that cut-out with a ball-type cutoff.  I could put that overhead, actually.....  It would take a little bit of time, but might be worth it in the end.  Another thing I should have done before I put up all that drywall

Dentist appointment went well and no cavities, but I got a lecture about my son's dental hygiene or lack of it.  Apparently we really need to get on him about this.  As a young teen, I keep thinking that the desire for company with the opposite gender will kick in and he will take better care of things like that.  But, so far, he has not made that connection!

Nice chat with SJ last night and with Charlie tonight - sounds like they are having a great time.  I sure wish I was there with them and all you guys. 

TARDIS is ready and we have Sam Adams, Old Mills, Banilla (got the key from Lady James!), and rootbeer for those who want it!  Let's go boys!

[sir james I]

Good Evening

It rained all day. The only disappointment was we could not go out into the yard area at the Pa RR museum as there were mud issues and so the outside was closed. Charged us full price though. Oh  well  it is a worthy cause.

Doug M. Happy Birthday To K for me. I hope she had a fun day.

Banilla for all, good night...S.J.

[rtraincollector]

ChiefEagles

rtraincollector:

ChiefEagles:

At Town Hall.  Got to make an emergency trip out of town.  Explain later.

 

Yes about 420 miles north

 

I wish.    "Nutso", York does not start until Thursday.  Would hope it would not take me that long to get there.

I understand that but some are already there and thought you might of gone up early to join them. I wouldn't put it pass you. As theres a lot to do and enjoy up there.

[traindood]

Hey Doug M.      Just a post on the boro of Brooklyn.  I was born there but was raised mostly in Queens. There is 256 neigborhoods in  NYC and I worked in em' all.  Some good, some bad, all interesting.   Brookyn is the seventh largest city in the U.S., it's diversity is staggering. The area which was the former home of those lovable Bums from Brooklyn is not enjoying a renessiance. The area that is revitalized is dowtown Brooklyn where Flatbush Ave. begins at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge. This by the way is where the Battle of Long Island was fought in the Revolutionary War, which happens to be the current location of L.I.U.  Also the Nets are going to enjoy there brandy new arena there soon.  As soon as you cross over the Brookyn Bridge from Manhattan, the downtown area is right in front of you.   Real estate prices are up, up and away!      I always wear a leek in my bonnet when I'm in Brooklyn!!      later.

[laz 57]

Here we go AGAIN,

I goota get a calander?

I guess thats enough?

Happy Birthday DOUG M. and BUCKEYE AGAIN.

laz57

[Demay]

Good afternoon all,

It is sunny outside and the high is 83.  I woke up to get the kids off to school and then I enjoyed a three-hour nap - today is day three of my week off.  The wife, baby, and I have been relaxing most of the day.  We have Bible study tonight, but before that I have to take the older two kids for their weekly allergy shots. 

Ray and traindood - My thoughts were the same as Ray's thoughts.  Every owner has plenty of money to spend, if the owner chooses to.  Yes, the Yankees have made a ton of money, but the owner has spent a ton of money as well.  It wasn't always that way for them either, but I believe Steinbrenner was a very forward thinking owner who knew he had to spend the money he earned to keep winning.  The Devil Rays have also proved you can win by having a solid farm system.  But don't get me wrong, I wish they didn't pay players as much as they do – I believe they are very overpaid for what they do, but I suppose I contribute to it by watching, buying merchandise, and going to games.  However, I am thankful I live in a country where we can pay professional athletes extreme amounts of money. 

Good day,

Joe

[SPMan]

Good morning all,

Chief, glad to hear your "emergency" was not life threatening.

Chuck, sorry your team lost.  My son went to the game here in Anaheim, California.  Even though the Angels are local, I have no dog in the fight although I like the Angels better than the Dodgers but who does'nt the way things are going now.

Buckeye, is this birthday for real or what?  Anyway whenever it is.

Today must be a day for the Bandit meets at York if there's any left.  Wish I was there.  My buddy, D.Baker must be happy with the weather.

Did not run any trains yesterday.  Don't know why not.  I just had too many chores to do.

Dennis, thanks for list of things to see in your area.  I was in Atlanta a few years ago but just passing through on the way from the airport to visit BIL in Chattanooga.  Did see a lot of Civil War history up that way though.  We saw Missionary Ridge, Lookout Mountain and the National Cemetery in Chattanooga where incidentally, the Northern heros of the Great Locomotive Chase are buried. They had a monument of the General Locomotive at the grave site.  Sadly, the BIL I visited passed away in recent years and is also buried in the same cemetery as he was a veteran.

The most rewarding experience I had at York was being able to make a side trip to Gettysburg.  That was in April.  I came back that same summmer with my wife and did a grand tour of the whole place.  We stayed in the area for about a week.  While at Gettysburg, we got to see a Confederate music band give a concert at the Local High School and reinactors from both sides durning the week on the battlefield.  We were there near the anniversary of the battle on July 1st, 2nd and 3rd, hence the reason for the reinactors.  Did the walk on the route of Pickett's charge from  the starting point to the Angle on the Union side and return.  Very moving experience.  It took me about 45 minutes but it took the rebs a little longer however since they were wearing heavy wool uniforms in the summer heat and carrying a heavy rifle and were being shot at for most of the distance.  I was only wearing shorts and sneakers.  I imagine there will be something going on there this year because of the 150th anniversary of the beginning of the Civil War with the firing on Ft. Sumpter  which was yesterday.

Have a good day y'all,

Ray

 

[dougdagrump]

Mornin'n Y'all.

Paperwork is finally done so now I can render unto Caesar & Gov Moonbeam what they deem belongs to them. Think I'll wait til tomorrow to mail them though.

Doug M, Birthday Week? Think maybe someone has been surfin' over your shoulder and noticed all the Buckeye B'days ?

SJ, On the trip to/from York did you sit in the back reading a newspaper and make Charlie wear a chauffers cap. Be sure and keep all those youngsters in line.

For BB fans on a budget the Padres have a pretty good deal, in centerfield they have "The Park in The park". A nice big grassy hill where the family can throw down a blanket and watch the game for $5 a head. For the close plays on the bases or a good play in general there is also a jumbotron for replays, and at the base of the hill is like a long wide sandbox(the beach) where the younger ones can play when they get bored with the game. I still remember when Ray Kroc, McDonalds fame & fortune, first bought the team and they really played pop warner style one nite. He was there and after the game he used the PA to apologize to all the fans in attendance that nite for the teams performance, sure ruffled some "professional feathers" but really endeared himself to the fans.

Safe travels to the Yorkies. Have fun and enjoy.

 

 

[traindood]

Afternoon fellas and gals:    Hey Ray, video on Dodgers was swell, seen it before awhile back.  If anyone out there gives a hoot, there is a great book on the Brooklyn Dodgers by Rodger Kahn, it is  The Boys of Summer. Check it out. Great stuff in there about the Dodgers and what happened to them after they retired. Speaking of those guys, Carl Furillo, who played right field, wore #6.  When my oldest son made the hockey team for St. John's he asked me who I thought had the best throwing arm in baseball. I said what does that have to do with hockey?   He answered this way; he wanted to wear a number of an athlete who I thought was the best there was at what he did.   That hockey sweater with a #6 on it now hangs framed in my son's sports room.  To this day when I look at that sweater,  it never fails to amaze me how your kids think.  Amazing!    later.

[Buckeye Riveter]

I think today may be my birthday so I'm sitting on the curb waiting for the mail truck to deliver all my birthday surprises from the Chief. 

Oh!! The mail truck just buzzed on by.  I guess I'll wait another four hours for the next one.

[Hudson#685]

Lunch Time,

I just finished left over spareribs that the wife and I collaborated on yesterday.

Rich, Good to see you back.

SJ, I like your logic. Since it is Tuesday, we will have dinner at Tuesday's.

Sturgeon-Phish: Be careful with the flooding. Good Luck

Banks: We need a break from all of the hours at work.

Brutus, Jim, enjoy the vacation. Char is tough stuff and she will beat it all.

8n: Good news about your wife.

MikeC: They will do anything to make a profit. Some people love it, not me.

Chuck: Did you jinx the Indians?

Thoughts and Prayers for all in need.

Back to work,

John

[Brutus]

Thanks guys - yeah, just another thing, no big deal.  8NT, hope they get that knee back to full power and continued prayers of course.

Wife let me sleep in more or less, but got up at 7:30 anyway.  Watching Resident Evil Afterlife right now, then need to do a little work on the lawn, get cleaned up and go to the dentist.  We'll probably do lunch first? 

TTFN!

[Banks]

Hello all,

 

Rainy and low 50's here. Hope the weather improves soon.

Brutus,  My folks both had C-diff a couple of years ago. It lasted for months. Every time they took them off the medicine it would be back in a couple of days. Finally the Doc's gave them a low dose liquid Vancomyacin for three months. A local Pharmacy mixed it for them and it was way cheaper than the pills they started out with . Hope it all works out.    will continue.

 

Prayers for those in need