RE:COFFEE POT #5 May 1, 2011 for all to take a drink and chat. 6+ years and going. Plenty of fresh coffee and sweet ice tea to drink. Plenty of GRITS for the Yanks.

[RockIsland52]

MikeC.......you really got lucky.  Glad all you lost were two trees and a phone line.  I am anxious to watch Indy, never miss it.

Jack

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

Amazing what some phone cable and some electrician's tape can do.  Fully operational for now.  It does not look pretty and it will not last very long, but it is functional.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[sir james I]

Good evening

48 degrees at the end of May,,geez.

80s for the weekend though. It has rained all afternoon, not like yesterdays downpours though. I used the afternoon to run some trains and straighten up the room, still got more to do. Banilla is ready for Brutus and the thingy...S.J.

[ChiefEagles]

SPMan

LawsonFarmsRR:

Thanks Chief for the Charter BTTS membership. It pays to be Southern and eat grits.

Thanks Don for the instructions on loading the BTTS info to the signature.

Hello Ole Timer. Welcome back. I have missed out Banting back and forth.

Pat

 

 

Pat, I will have to check with Don about how you loaded the BTTS logo assuming I qualify seeing as how I was born and raised in the South and like grits.  I think I could use some now.  Stomach has been bummed out last couple of days.  Probably too much medication with all my problems lately.

Ray

Ray and Dougsnotagrump are qualified members.

On the way out the door for the lake house.  Will probably check in from wireless on occasion.

Have fun, I am.

[sir james I]

The Tardis group is open to ALL who care to join.

Just contact Brutus or Charlie for the spinning thingy.

[Brutus]

Mike - glad you guys are okay and also that you have internet access again!

Just overcast and rained all day today - no severe weather for a change.  Got home and my wife was sick to her stomach.  She has settled down now, but she had me call her folks and tell them we are not coming to visit this weekend.  We don't want to be 500 miles from her specialist if she is sick sick again   But, she seems to have settled down now, so hope it was just something she ate?

Kids are upset as we won't get to see Mammaw and Pappaw this weekend, but hopefully we will make it there soon.

TARDIS is ready - hit it SJ!

[8ntruck]

Cooler, overcast, improving to sunny in the afternoon today.  Nice change from the last few days.

Brutus - hope that Char is OK.

Not much else today.

[dougdagrump]

Evenin' All.

Looks as if all are safe. Hope the weather calms down for awhile.

Been packing more goodies to take in tomorrow, only two of us to run.

Looks like a busy weekend, running tomorrow, Kids Club Meeting saturday and the kids will also have a Fun Run on monday. They run the layout when the museum is open on monday holidays.

Prayers out for all in need.

Hard to keep the eyes open, about time to crash.

[cheapclassics]

Good morning all,

It is cooler in SE Indiana, but dry maybe for awhile.  Getting all the repair items lined up. Going to work today, but I may be the only one in my department, which is ok as well.  Could use the peace and quiet.  So glad to have internet and phone working again.  TBIL and I can drive.  Just have to clear a spot in the yard for the Tardis to land.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[Hudson#685]

Good Morning,

Just a quick check in.

Mike C.: I am glad that is all of the damage you had.

Everyone, have a great day.

John

[laz 57]

Hi GUYZ,

   Lots o storms last nite, got lots o rain.  No Trout fishing again, drat!  Oh well gotta cut grass again, and only 6 more dayz o school.

CHUCK and BUCKEYE, TGIF!!!!

Stay frosty and watch your topknot,

laz57

[Buckeye Riveter]

TGIF

 

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cloudy 64 degrees. Rained again last night. Going up to 80 today with some sunshine.

Today is a busy day. I have a few errands to run and the usual chores to do. Maybe a nap later.

Buckeye & LAZ.... TGIF

Dining car is here from "Points West". Serving Cheerios for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Friday.

Chuck

[Banks]

Hello all !

TGIF !!!!!

 

Quick   before I start adding to the SS fund. Picked up a CANON 130 is at SAM"S on the way to work this morning. Plan to try it out at grand daughters 4th birthday this evening.

The storm news is devastating. 

Cheapclassics,  glad you are safe

I'll try to get in for more this evening. If not every one have a good weekend. I'll be at mass Monday morning followed by a memorial service at the cemetery. Local VFW is going to a several cemetery's to honor the fallen with a ceremony and a 21 gun salute.

 

Prayers for those in need

[wrmcclellan]

cheapclassics

Amazing what some phone cable and some electrician's tape can do.  Fully operational for now.  It does not look pretty and it will not last very long, but it is functional.

Mike - sounds permanent to me...

A nice day here - 90's and sunny - humidity building - weekend predicted to be hot and humid and extremely windy - now 20 mph. Big low pressure area passing to north of us (something to do with Ohio???) and causing steady winds from south. May not be any decent boating this weekend.

Mike C - good to hear all is well and repairable.

Dennis - hope your wife gets over the stomach thing quickly.

John - Every time I get up into the NJ and NYC area - I can understand all the powerboating associations up there. Boating the Hudson on a calm day looks like good fun.

Have a great day all!

[sir james I]

Good Morning

60s today, more rain last night.

Those of you going away for the weekend, stay safe and enjoy.

S.J.

[cnw1995]

Aloha all. TGIF. Great Googly-Moogly! it was 37 this am. Brrrrrrrrrrr. Supposed to warm up over the weekend though I'll believe it when it happens. I think 'm the only one working in the city of Chicago so sure to get a lot done. Brutus, that's too bad about your weekend plans.  Mike C, glad you're OK. What do you not like about Team Red? No plans for us this weekend. No $ either. There's a relationship between the two. LOL.

I think I'm closing in on an o gauge kit for Ivor the Engine from a now-defunct UK company.

[RockIsland52]

Good Mornin' Ya'll From Sunny and Warm Cape Ann Taxachusetts,

First, as Memorial Day approaches, I would like to take a moment to thank and salute all of the brave service men and women, past and present, including JoeyD, for their service to their country and to each of us. 

I'll be praying for my Dad (RIP) and calling my FIL to thank them for what they endured fighting in the Pacific theater during WWII.  Both have always humbly downplayed their service, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to do some reading and TV-watching to fully realize the horrors and sacrifice that our servicepeople had to endure when, almost 70 years ago, we were on the very brink of possible invasion and conquest, from two directions.  It is estimated that 70+ million soldiers and civilians combined lost their lives in WWII. 

So when some question why it is necessary for the U.S. to be out on the front lines in so many hot spots throughout the world, why it seems like "we" and our allies have to be the top world cops, they only have to look at history for the answer or consider the seeming malaise amongst the current generation.  I wish it were not so, but the alternative is beyond horrific.  "A pound of prevention......."  And "those who ignore history are doomed to repeat it."  

Brutus.......you have my prayers that your Char is feeling better.  Some of her "life's routines" may have been altered, and she may be disappointed that the weekend plans have been changed and scaled back.  But I am certain that your charm, ingenuity, and positive mental attitude will get her through this.         

WOW!!!!!  Sun continues.  Generally clear weather forecast for the holiday weekend, mid 70s, with 80 on tap for Monday.  Got a tad sunburned catching up on some yard work yesterday, 5 hours spent out there.  Wifey and I have a lot of activities planned for the weekend......granddaughter's play tonight, Confirmation, and First Communion this weekend.  About 40 to show up Sunday for the post FC party, and you know who is hosting.  So yesterday was major mowing and trimming and poo patrol .  Wifey actually noticed that the lawn and landscaping was really coming along.  House cleaning and other party prep on tap for Sunday's onslaught.

The weather-related events (tornadoes, rains, and floods) of the past few weeks seem to have left most of us relatively unaffected.  MikeC and Brutus thankfully have matters well in hand.  Prayers for those less fortunate than I.  I read with interest Joe's exchange with Dennis about tornado alley and in general picking your weather poison.  I'll take my snow, Winter temps (and heating fuel costs), the N'oreasters, getting rimmed by the occasional edge of a hurricane passing out to sea, and the shorter "outdoor season."

Gas prices slowly edging downward in these parts....$3.75 for 87 regular, about $1.00 per gallon higher than last year.  Since the wife and I presently drive combined about 30,000 miles a year, we are getting eaten up by a two edged annual fuel cost, heating oil and gas.  With the air conditioning approaching and the temps rising, my electric costs will soon be taking over where the fuel oil burden left off.  These are financial burdens many of us gave no thought to 4 decades ago when energy costs were all so relatively cheap and not so much of a burden.

I will take a moment to say a prayer that this is a wonderful, safe, and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend for each of you, my fellow Potters.

Later, gang.

Jack

PS:  14-2, sorry about that, SJ.   

[traindood]

Mornin' fellas and gals:    Terrible lightning and high winds with rain here last nite. So far no damage that I could see. Can't imagine what those people in the midwest are enduring. Heart  goes out to 'em.  Re: Education; It takes a whole village to raise a child.  Thinkin' back on my own childhood, what with the overcrowed classrooms, polio epidemics, strict nuns, we averaged 68 kids per classroom! I sat on a metal folding chair, sharing a desk with another student!   It was quite an experience. However, i would not trade my childhood for all the tea in China.   later.

[fifedog]

Cheapclassics - Glad you and yours are ok.  From my experience, losing trees sometimes is a good thing.  I now have a beautiful garden where 4 cedars used to be.

[Demay]

Good morning all,

It is very sunny today and it is going to be very warm.  I have a busy day ahead of me so I can enjoy the extended weekend.

Last night was our daughter's ballet and jazz recital.  I am extremely proud of her, but not just for how well she danced.  Earlier in the day she was playing as normal kids do and decided to attempt a back flip off the back of the couch.  Well, she didn't stick the dismount and sort of landed on her neck.  She was in great pain and after a trip to the Urgent Care clinic it was determined she tore her trapezoid muscle.  The doctor gave her a shot and left it up to her and us as to whether she would be able to dance.  Our daughter had prepared for the recital for the past five months and said she was going to dance, and she did.  You could tell she was not as fluid as normal since she could not turn her head all the way to the right or move her right should very well, but she smiled the whole time on stage and danced her heart out for her ballet piece and jazz piece.  It is easy to tell our son to play baseball if he is in pain because boys are supposed to, but last night our daughter proved she is no wimp either.

Thanks Jack.  Yes, let’s all take time on Monday to remember those who paid the ultimate sacrifice for us all. 

It's time to get back to work.

Joe

[SPMan]

ChiefEagles

SPMan:

LawsonFarmsRR:

Thanks Chief for the Charter BTTS membership. It pays to be Southern and eat grits.

Thanks Don for the instructions on loading the BTTS info to the signature.

Hello Ole Timer. Welcome back. I have missed out Banting back and forth.

Pat

 

 

Pat, I will have to check with Don about how you loaded the BTTS logo assuming I qualify seeing as how I was born and raised in the South and like grits.  I think I could use some now.  Stomach has been bummed out last couple of days.  Probably too much medication with all my problems lately.

Ray

 

Ray and Dougsnotagrump are qualified members.

On the way out the door for the lake house.  Will probably check in from wireless on occasion.

Have fun, I am.

  Chief and Don, thanks for your vote of confidence.

Ray, Proud Member of BTTS

[SPMan]

Good afternoon all,

A big thank you to D. Baker for talking me through some computer problems.  I'm off now to my first physical threapy session of eight.  I need to do two per week for four weeks for the knee.

Best wishes to everyone for a happy and meaningful Memorial Day week end.  Especially to those that gave all for our country.

Ray

[AF53]

70 at exit 77 and it's going to mid 80's this weekend! NICE!

Just a quick thanks to all the vets out there, either active or not. We all owe you more thanks than we can give. I found myself youtubeing alot of John Philip Sousa songs today. Sets the tone for the weekend.

MikeC - I don't know about those storms and tornados but WOW! Prayers for those that need them out there.

DougM - As for as kids in the classroom goes, I believe they will only go as far as their parents help them go. If the parents aren't involved in the kids education and take an interest in it, they have a severe uphill climb. Looks like you and your wife show alot attention to them, as we all should. It pays big dividends later. 

Joe - I suspect your daughters actions closely resemble you or your wifes attitude about not quitting. Congrats to her and you. As for the Yanks, so far at games I've gone to this year we are 3 and 2. However we lost the last two!

John - Thanks for the box. I picked it up the other day while you were out. It was a tender for my new (old) AF 565 Ogauge S scale Loco. The seller shipped a Lionel with the Loco and had to replace it, I tested it right away and it runs fine.

Have a safe weekend everyone and remeber the Vets!

Ray

 

[sir james I]

Coffee's cold again tonight.

A lazy day, ran a few trains. Banilla and rootbeer is waiting for the Thingy crew...S.J.

[Brutus]

SJ - rootbeer will be great :)

Joe - glad your daughter was able to perform and you must really be proud of her!  Hope she heals up fast!

Wife is doing a lot better - was able to eat some dinner and now she is hungry again.  She is still having some problems, but not vomiting, so that's good.  We think she got another bug and her new immune system is working on it, but it looks like the worst is over.  Still, we will stay home this weekend and do some stuff with my family on Monday afternoon.  She already has made plans for some pottery painting tomorrow with our daughter and some friends, too.   Thanks for prayers and good wishes guys.

All I'm going to say about a certain subject is that I hope it does not appear to outsiders or sometimes visitors that "real lines" are being drawn and, too, I hope that feelings are not being hurt by some of the current gags going on.  We all know it is all in good fun, right?  I know one person who did get their feelings hurt already and others are not sure.  I'm done on that issue.

Jack - I don't know how you manage to cover EVERYTHING - it's a talent I don't have.  I hope all know that I read all your posts and really cherish them and all the good fellowship we have going on here on the coffee pot!

TARDIS is ready and we have some supplies to drop off for those who are in need, so let's get going men. 

[MichRR714]

SJ Send the thingy North.. that is where I shall be.

[8ntruck]

TGIF

Wind shifted around to come out of the east again today.  Clouds followed soon thereafter.  Thunderstorms forecast for tonight & tomorrow.

Going to try to get some train time in this weekend.  My train table needs cleaning, and there are some maintenance items that need to be done.  Might get the two axle magnetraction hop up done on my #600 switcher too.

All for now.

[dbaker48]

Evening -

Should have copied the entire post Jim had a LOT of good stuff in his thread.......

Joe - A fantastic tale of your daughter, what stamina and will power!

Jim - Prayers and wished for Char !!!!

Brutus

All I'm going to say about a certain subject is that I hope it does not appear to outsiders or sometimes visitors that "real lines" are being drawn and, too, I hope that feelings are not being hurt by some of the current gags going on.  We all know it is all in good fun, right?  I know one person who did get their feelings hurt already and others are not sure.  I'm done on that issue.

After reading the paragraph above, I wanted to add a comment or two about the topic, I THINK that is being referred to.  Jim is 100% on target, that all the stuff is a big gag, and nothing else.  I have no idea how many  may have been "peeved" or "upset" by the antics, if so I appologize.

Here is what "I" believe has transpired.....

- The "grits", snowohizo, the "kibitizing" between the Nawth and South, etc.  all jabs and fun over the past 5 or 6 years ......... No Harm

- The history of the "grits invasions", at York and other inicidents, --- more fun.

- So I knew last fall, that another grits invasion was going to occur in York.  And having being "sworn" to secrecy, what do I do??  Hmmm, So, I decided to make up badges, and other "dumb" ideas for York.  Those that were able to get to the breakfast had a great time, and at the traditional Photo shot.  Great time.  And Laz was hilarious.

- So AFTER York, (on the forum) some of the guys were giving me a "bad" time because I didn't "warn" them.  (And here I thought I had put in a lot of work for another joke, and had fun doin it.)  So what happens....  Buckey suspends me from OTTS !  And Chuck, and Laz get it on it.  I thought that was hilarious!     Then to think I do extra stuff and still get suspended??? LOL.    So to go along with the idea I had the "Temporary Suspended" tag added to my signature block.

- After, a "month" of my suspension it was lifted, (I had been told on the forum that I was to turn the membership certificate around facing the wall, in my train room during the "suspension".  I played it up with my family, and just turned it around and did not tell them why.  We had fun with it.  I thought it was great.)

- Then Chief commented we need to have another group other than OTTS.  (given OTTS is North, needed something for the South, hence the BTTS).   So we started talking and thinking, tried to come up with a certificate, but was having difficulty coming up with a design in an appropriate time frame.  Did come up with the "Proud Member of BTTS".  And that was put out, no real thought given in to whom, just threw some names out.

This whole thing would probably had a much more comic value but the Chief hasn't been available for comment or posting the past couple of weeks.  So there hasn't been much going on with the whole thing.

Then the Spinning "Tardis", came into being.  I thought that was a great idea, as well.  

All of it being nothing more than just fooling around and having fun.

Now after thinking about everything, including what I've written here, I think a different direction is probably necessary.

1. Some people on THIS forum or other forums think that the Coffee Pot is made up of a few persons in a "Click", and it is difficult to "get into or being accepted". 

2. Don't want to offend "existing participants", but certainly would not want to create any issues for new or casual participants.

3. The addition of the icon to the signature space of a post, will result in the icon appearing in ALL posts that are made, (including previous ones).   Also the icons may seem very odd or inappropriate in threads outside of the Coffee Pot.

4. Finally, I think the guys who have had OTTS certificates in there signature field for a number of years, could end up with theirs removed because of a joke.  I would NOT want to see that hapen.

Finally, suffice it to say I will be much more cautious in the future.

Don

[dwiemer]

Good dark early morning everyone.  Just got back from an emergency....again.  This week has been especially rough on the call.  Had worked the day, got home to take family out for dinner.  Just as we were finishing dinner, I get a page that they were sending a patient from another hospital that needed emergency surgery.  All went well, but it makes for a very long day.

Joe, we have met some folks from out that way...all nice.  Down here, we do get some bad weather, but it is not too bad and not too often.  Biggest thing is staying cool during the 9 months of summer!  Regarding your daughter, glad she is OK.  Ours took a hard dive and still complains of neck pain.  We are having to watch it for nearly two months now.  She did the same thing as to toughing it out for the recital.  Not so soon after the injury as yours though.  Amazing how they bounce back.

Mike, I read an article where Danica was having to make a choice of Nascar or Indy racing soon.  They say she only has a small window for several reasons.  They think she will go with Nascar. 

Well, I am bushed.  Hope to check back tomorrow.  Hope everyone has a blessed weekend and try to be a blessing to our troups and vets!