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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.

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Posted by dwiemer on Sunday, May 22, 2011 2:01 PM

Good afternoon everyone.  Woke up a little late, but still plenty of time to make it to church.  We all got to bed too late, so we will be taking naps this afternoon for a little while before going back to church. 

After lunch, we took the kids for a "drive by" of their new schools.  Son is not happy about the fact that they do not have a lot of playground equipment....welcome to the grown up world son!  The new places have a lot more opportunities for them to grow into.  As our pastor said this morning, having potential just means you haven't done it yet.  Time for us all to start living up to the potential we are given.

Brent, yeah, one door closes, another opens.  We are actually looking at special needs in a China adoption.  For such, the wait is much less.  You do get to decide from which needs you will accept.  I am hoping this will all go well.  I also pray that you and Susie Q have a great experience in the adoption of your child.

Chief, hope you are having a great time at the lake.  In some cases, a place on the lake can be more work than pleasure, but it seems you are enjoying it.

Time for a nap.  Hope y'all have a great week ahead.
God Bless,
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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, May 22, 2011 1:50 PM

Howwwdeeee !

As cousin Minnie used to say.

What a busy weekend, so far. Long day at the museum on friday, not very many visitors but on your feet all that time really wears you out. All ran well, no gremlins & no pile-ups. Had a pleasant chat with a family from N.J. who were visiting, said that there is a big club layout in the Cape May area, know of the one in Patterson but not Cape May. Then trying to resolve some computer issues til very late that nite, ugh.

We got shanghai'd to work a midway stop on a 100 mi. bicycle tour from 7am til the last riders came thru on saturday. The better half and a couple others worked the gatorade & water station while the rest of us handled the munchies. I don't want to even see any peanut butter for at least 6months, you wouldn't believe how many PB&J's, PB&Honey sandwiches, orange & bananna 1/4's, and the "healthy snacks" they went thru. Think it was about 2:30 that we got home, put on a pot of coffee(first of the day) but fell asleep on the couch before it finished.

The Padres/Mariner game was frustrating so I switched over to the Sox/Cubs game only to think I had tuned in to Abbott & Costellos's "Who's On Third" meets The Three Stooges. Laugh

Kinda cool & gray here, hope it warms a little bit more.

Later all, need more Coffee .

Almost forgot, MountainTrains has the Lionel Christmas Early Buy stuff up. But what is with the PC garbage in their "Christmas" offerings.Grumpy Thumbs Down

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Sunday, May 22, 2011 12:21 PM

Afternoon all!

Sunny, low 90's, and some rain on tap for today. Have to travel Mon and Tues for busyness, leaving tonight and returning Tues night.

Enjoyed the NASCAR All-Star race last night.

8ntruck - love Arsenic and Old Lace - and it is an ideal as a stage play. The movie was on TCM about a month ago.

anjdevil - hated those nights when the princess was out all night...but we survived is all. Going through same with the "prince". One more year and then on to college. He is considering a 2012 3 week UK trip with an invited Texas Band members group. I think it would be good for him.

Brent - Angel for you and Suzy Q.

Some racing on tap today (NASCAR Iowa - Indy qualifying if they can dry the track out.), packing, and finishing several minor jobs around the house where the project was done but the tidying up part was lagging.

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, May 22, 2011 12:07 PM

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Chief, what is BTTS?  Could it be Big Toy Train Society?

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Posted by SPMan on Sunday, May 22, 2011 11:38 AM

Chief, what is BTTS?  Could it be Big Toy Train Society?

Hope Buckeye is not under water.

Quiet day yestereday and getting ready for church now.  Son went to early mass says that parking is across street in high school lot  today because of festival going on at the church this weekend.  I better bring my walker.  Was hoping to get closer to door.

Have a good day all,

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 22, 2011 10:33 AM

Mornin' Fellas.

Had a really super awesome day with TheQ yesterday. We go the rest of the tile hung around the shower/tub, then went the O's game - had club level seats in section 246, awesome view and the weather was awesome. Now she's thinking of taking her brother and sister-in-law to a game in June for her brother's b-day.

Hope to grout the shower/tub today and seat the toilet. That should put a wrap on the spare bathroom remodel. Well after I move the mirror for the third time... I despise hanging mirrors or pictures... ugh.

Dennis - He works in ways unbeknownst to us. If the local adoption doesn't work out He has a reason. TheQ and I would love to go to China, but it looks like it is going to be a while before we do that. :)

John Bakeer - Windows 7 is by far and away better than Vista. I've got it on 2 laptops and my desktop at the house and workstation at work. I would NEVER go back to XP... never had Vista. Windows 7's interface is a bit different than XP's but after a few weeks with it and playing around and learning what it is capable of you will love it. I find it is better on a widescreen monitor vs standard screen though.

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Sunday, May 22, 2011 10:13 AM

Good Morning...

Probe - you're gainfully employed? Congas, brother!!

Angel on the adoption 88 & Q!

Got back early this morning from the Kittatinny Mountains in North Jersey.  Visited Dingmans Falls and Sunset Mountain.  Had lunch in Stokes State forest.  Wonderful day.  Was just leaving the Forest at 6PM...couldn't find a radio station...was a little startled, but knew that we had survived...what ever was supposed to happen  Smile, Wink & Grin.  

Princess is still on Prom night....I don't expect to hear form her until afternoon at very least.  Last report that it was a blast and she was having the time of her life.  I got the pictures of the hair and make up...couldn't believe it was her...!!!!

Mom & Dad are in NC....so I'm house sitting/cleaning today.

Fog and rain today so far, and it's time for breakfast!

Check back later to catch up!

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, May 22, 2011 9:53 AM

sir james I

Good Morning

7 now 8 later.

It looks a good day to enjoy being outdoors. ......S.J.

Dog sled is ready.

Whistling  Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, May 22, 2011 9:24 AM

Good Morning

70 now 80s later.

Well we had a good time last night for awhile, then the music got so loud it was horrible. Yep we left. It looks a good day to enjoy being outdoors. CTT arrived yesterday and the AF article looks like a good place to start...That Flyer picture brought back memories of years gone by. Pg 39......S.J.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, May 22, 2011 9:12 AM

Morning all.  Have not felt good this AM.  Probably from all the tick bites I have.  Think I will feel better if I at breakfast with Fifey.  Could not seem to wake up.  Had planned to go to Sunday School.  Got up in time but went to sleep in recliner and just woke up.  Actually Lucy woke me up.

Buckeye must be gone to his lake house.  Been trying to stir a "rise" out of him. Wink No post in reply.  

Going back to the lake house tomorrow AM.  Going to watch the Jesse Stone movie tonight at 9 PM.

All have a great week.

Later.  

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, May 22, 2011 8:28 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  Looks like rain again today was going to put down brick pavers today in front of shed but might hold off. 

Stay frosty,

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Posted by fifedog on Sunday, May 22, 2011 8:14 AM

Mornin' boys.  Mornin' English.  Pleasant day here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  I would like to go sailing, then go to my favorite PirateBeer hangout.  Gonna fix biscuits and sausage gravy for my household first, then maybe cut the lawn.  My sis got married yesterday (outside wedding), and a good time was had by all.  Fifepup (groomsman) put on quite a show on the dance floor (WHO KNEW?) Surprise

Probe - Congrats on the job!

88 - Still keeping everything crossed for ya...

May have some life changes ahead this week.  We'll see...

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Sunday, May 22, 2011 6:44 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cloudy 60 degrees. Looks like rain. I guess we had our "one day a week sunshine." Going up to 84 today.

Today is an easy day. I have a few things to do and then the ballgame this afternoon.

Indians won yesterday over the Reds.

Dining car is here with the usual for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Sunday.

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Posted by 8ntruck on Sunday, May 22, 2011 12:37 AM

Sunny and low 70's today.

Had to go into work today for a bit, so I didn't get out to enjoy the weather.

Well, 6pm came and went today without incident.  Three possibilities - we are not in trouble, we are in deeeeep trouble, or nothing happened. 

Went out with my wife tonight and saw the local production of Arsinic & Old Lace.  It's a funny play. I always enjoy it.

All for now.

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Saturday, May 21, 2011 11:00 PM

Home from the lake house. 

I see the major sewer rat has not posted this weekend.  Must have gone to the sewer holding lake where he has his summer home. Whistling

Dennis, I do raised beds but no walls.  Once I break and disk it, I shovel them leaving a 2' wide walk way.  Raised beds save space and are easier to maintain than rows.

Sleep tight.

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Posted by dwiemer on Saturday, May 21, 2011 10:57 PM

Good late evening everyone.  We had some friends over for dinner and some cards afterwards.  The kids all played and now we are all tired.  Made some grilled salmon along with grilled peppers and corn.  Also made some wild rice, Hors Devours, bread etc., followed by strawberry shortcake and ice cream.  All turned out well and we had a good time.  I am about to hit the sheets.

Pat, thanks for the information.  I most likely will get to making the forms and filling them towards the end of summer as it is already in the 90 s here.  I was thinking of using RR cross ties along with weed-block.  I will fill it with prime soil and do it right.  Having priced veggies for the dinner tonight, I suspect things are about to get even more expensive.  And with regard to not having to bend over...that is becoming more important to me these days.  My back has taken a lot of punishment over the years.

I had better get to bed, church comes around early in the morning.
God Bless,
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Posted by Brutus on Saturday, May 21, 2011 9:04 PM

Howdy guys - well, we are all here I see?  No rain yet today, but it did rain last night.  I mowed the front and side yards, but just the top of the back hill today due to the rain.  I also dug out a 14 foot trench under the deck for the drain line from the downspout, which I have been meaning to do for a few years now.  I have another as well and as they run along the same side I think I will widen my trench by 4 inches and just have them both in the same spot more or less.  Once they are buried, I will be able to just mow over them without all this hassle of moving them and stuff.  I also sprayed the back with that mole repellent again - hope it works.  It seems to be working pretty well on the front and side of the house, but I see a lot of action down at the bottom of the hill near the trees, where I haven't sprayed yet.  You slowly expand the sprayed area to drive the moles away - that's the directions anyway.

I used to have a small raised bed garden years ago based on an old show, the square foot gardener. I think I saw a new book out the other day, but didn't pick it up.  I have enough projects right now!

TARDIS is on schedule and we have the key, so banilla will be available along with the usual treats.  TTFN!

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, May 21, 2011 8:44 PM

Banks,

                $179 is a steal.  I paid $250 on sale at BB, and normal list was at least $300.  As for the job, I'd be inspecting, troubleshooting, repairing, and adjusting equipment.  I am planning on going to Berlin in July if possible.  Toy Town is a must for me on the trip.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Saturday, May 21, 2011 8:35 PM

Good evening all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 80s.  Today is one of those rare days you want to savor.  Neither Penske nor Ganassi are sitting on the pole for the Indy 500.  Alex Tagliani won it for Sam Schmidt Motorsports.  Ed Carpenter grabbed a top 9 spot, both of AJ's cars are solidly in the race, the Swiss Miss gutted it out to make the last of the 24 today, and only the "good" Andretti (John) qualified from that team.  Went to Bloomington to help younger daughter with stuff despite intestinal issues again and we did watch the Fast 9 session on Versus.  It was so sweet when Franchitti ran out of gas!!!!  (Where's Ashley?????   WHO CARES).  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Saturday, May 21, 2011 8:18 PM

Evening all!

Busy day. Went to local music festival for a while as son's HS drumline was playing. That was good. rest of festival was so-so. Then went to boat store to return a handheld GPS I bought last week. Unit (Garman) was on sale and then I get home and finds it needs over $180 of maps downloaded to make it useful. I only bought it because it was on sale and thought it would be a fun toy on the boat - but not for an additional $180. Also went to Lowes and retuned some parts from toilet rebuild that did not fit and I had to reuse some old parts. Doing some repair work on the boat and meant to get over to the storage shed this evening to work on it but I had a few items to finish on the lawn mowing job my son did today and then it got too late. Son did a very good job - I just forgot to tell him a few areas that needed special attention.

Watching NASCAR race and then some Mavericks vs Grizzlies Game 3 (they are 1 and 1).

Very warm today but nice breeze. 80's and 90's through next week. Summer is starting!

Have a great evening all!

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Posted by rtraincollector on Saturday, May 21, 2011 6:20 PM

thats my disposable address so when i send to everyone I can put every one in BCC( Blind carbon copy ) so I don't share email addresses with spamers. but when you hit reply I seem to get it. I got your response to Jeff foxworthy you might be a ......... "good country boy there

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Saturday, May 21, 2011 5:58 PM

RT - Why is it when I try to answer your emails addressed to me at 123 456 789 <123@abc.net they don't go through and are returned?

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Posted by SPMan on Saturday, May 21, 2011 5:07 PM

Good afternoon all,  wife and I went out to Breakfast today.  Hashbrowns were awful but the rest of it was edible.  Had bacon and eggs with a waffle on the side.  They had some bisquits too but I don't know where they came from.  They sure weren't like what mama makes.

Went to funeral yesterday for fiend's mom followed by a reception.  We had a great lunch and I met an old conductor friend  from my railroad days.  He has been there for 47 years and does not want to retire yet.  Whatever floats your boat I guess.

Feel like hopalong Cassidy with this knee surgery I had.  I have a walker but I am not using it all the time.  We stopped to visit our friend who was in the hospital to fix infection on shoulder surgery.  She is home now and seems to be doing better.

I think the litlle kids next door have discovered my trains.  They want to see them now and I would like to show them as soon as I can get in the garage.  The kids are only 6 and 7 years old so they are a handful.

Did not attend train meet today but will go next month.

later,

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Posted by sir james I on Saturday, May 21, 2011 4:31 PM

Good Evening

79 right now w/sun.

A early evening post as we are going out tonight. Brutus knows where the house key and banilla are kept so come on by..S.J.

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Saturday, May 21, 2011 1:59 PM

Dennis - Raised gardening is the only way to go (in my opinion).

We have 6 beds 4' X 8' X 30" high, each with a 2' X 4' X 12" high extensions on the ends, a 30' X 12" X 12" high for asparagus, and 2 beds 10' X 2' X 12" high for pepper and tomato plants.

We like the higher beds. No bending over or getting on the ground, and they warm up quicker in the spring.

The electric fence around the garden keeps away deer, cats, rabbits, groundhogs, racoons, etc.

 

If you or anyone is interested, I will take and post pictures.

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Posted by AF53 on Saturday, May 21, 2011 1:37 PM

Late lunch break at work today! Just checking in.

Joe - When will we start playing better ball? Better be soon. Our next game on tap is Monday night. Since we have 3 in June maybe we can see Jeter hit 3,000???

John - I'll see you this weekend and your new toy!

Back to work

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Posted by rtraincollector on Saturday, May 21, 2011 11:41 AM

www.bbdrdirtdrags.com/ by removing the https:

Well raked the leaves in the yard and got them to the road this morning then came in and hooked up the TPC-300 to the transformer and tmcc and now I can run my standard gauge set from my desk. Don't have to get up to stop or change directions its still a little touchy to change directions but it is doing it a lot better then it did befor so guess it just needs some running an switching of directions.

Not much else going on need to goto Wally world for a couple of items we need but thats about it.

Hope all having a good weekend talk to you all later.

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Posted by LawsonFarmsRR on Saturday, May 21, 2011 10:38 AM

Banks

Hello all,

TGIF (a little late) Weather is supposed to be nice this weekend. Plan to get the yard mowed tomorrow afternoon. The morning will be spent halping son get his bike ready for the drags tomorrow night. check it out here  http://www.bbdrdirtdrags.com/   (How do you make that a link to click on?) Hope the fields will be dry enough to work by Monday

CNW     Belated Happy B-Day Nice presents ya got.  Huh?

Probe   Congrats on the job!!  Yes  what will your duties be?  I found the Canon SX130 at the local SAMs Club for $179. is that a good deal?

88  Angel the adoption will work out

Pat  tell me more about CALM

We'll be making our annual trip to the beach son. Getting antsy for that. Hopefully there will be a side trip to Toy town in Berlin MD

Best get to bed. Lot's I want to do tomorrow

 

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Posted by dwiemer on Saturday, May 21, 2011 9:27 AM

Good morning all.  Looks like a wonderful day out.  We have some friends coming over tonight for dinner and cards.  We are just nailing down the menu and then I will head off to shop.  Now that school is over for the year, we have some time to relax, have a few vacations, and head off to another year.

Brent, looks like the adoption we were looking at, the mother has decided she wants to keep this one.  Not sure as she has a drug history and may change her mind....again.  We are already planning for a trip to China and my wife is thinking we should bring back another souvenir.  We will pray about it.  Will also pray that things go smoothly for you and Susan.

Brutus, my admonition for our kids is to just do your best and challenge yourself, we will support you.  Right now, we are sending them to a different school for next year as our son has been bored.  If they are not adequately challenged, they will become so and their grades will reflect it.

Sir James/Chief, not going to get my veggie garden started this year.  Plan is to build a raised garden, do things right and get one going for next year.  I am thinking of using cross ties to build the raised garden.

Y'all have a blessed day.
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Posted by sir james I on Saturday, May 21, 2011 8:16 AM

Good Morning

sunny 61/76 today

The tomato plants are going in today, BLTs for mid July. Yea I know the chief probably already has 2 pounders. I don't know how anyone could eat store bought tomatoes,yuck. Enjoy your day, because tomorrow Will come...S.J.

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