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COFFEE POT #6 June 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 rtraincollector on Saturday, June 11, 2011 11:06 AM

I have must of bought in past from this person otherwise know as train husband as I have it save in my favorite seller. Railroad Galaxy = train husband If I had a problem I would not of had in my favorite seller list but in my blocked buyers list. I do that so I know who not to deal with in the future.

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Posted by Demay on Saturday, June 11, 2011 1:53 PM

Good afternoon all,

We've been enjoying a very nice Saturday so far.  The baby and I woke up early and took a walk to get the morning paper.  I made the older two breakfast when I returned and then I enjoyed the paper and coffee.  The two older kids and I then played some wiffle ball in the backyard.  All the kids and I then walked to the commissary (base grocery store) to pick up a pork butt - it is smoking as I type this.  Obviously the wife is enjoying a leisurely Saturday - she and the older two kids are at the pool right now.  The older son has baseball practice this evening and we don't have any other plans.

SJ - I was just curious how fast it runs through town.  I'm sure he saw it and knew it was coming, I suppose he thought he was faster. 

Chuck - Thanks for letting the Yankees win last night, they needed it.

Good day,

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 11, 2011 6:29 PM

Fife,

          That would bother me if I was in your line of work and a citizen  got like that.  Why couldn't he see that you were concerned for the safety of himself and others?  I've said it before, and I'll say it again:  I have nothing but the highest respect for those who protect and serve.Bow

 

I hope everyone is having a great Saturday.  I am living my dream now.  The Sunfire is a thing of the past, and I replaced it with this:

It is an 07 GT Deluxe in Redfire Metallic.  Gray leather, 5 speed, Shaker 500 sound (don't need that with the 4.6 V8 thoughBig Smile) and 42K on the clock.  Love it.  The payments are very nice too, because they aren't much bigger than the Sunfire's were.  I need to get used to the 5 speed though.  I am fine once I get moving in first, but letting the clutch out from a dead stop is what I have to work on.

And before anyone worries, I'll be extremely careful.  I know what I have and the potential consequences that could come with a lack of respect.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Saturday, June 11, 2011 7:19 PM

Yes looks nice there probe or should we now call you stangWhistling

looks like a real nice car and if payments are close thats great. 4 years old nothing wrong with that my truck was 4 years old when I got it but lot higher mileage than what you have but I still have it and its now 8 years old going on 9 and still love it. take care of it which I get the impression you do and it should still last you a long time by the way my truck is an 03 and now has 159,000 miles on it and still runs good. ( knock on wood lol)

evening all not a lot going on here just looking here and there and relaxing seeing the chief gave us the weekend off.

had turkey for mid afternoon meal and cherry cheese cake for desertDinner

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Posted by fifedog on Saturday, June 11, 2011 7:21 PM

YOWZA!  Have to change your name from Green Probe to Pony Boy!  What a fine piece of machinery. YesCool

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Posted by sir james I on Saturday, June 11, 2011 8:39 PM

Howdy Potters

77 today, gave me some patio time. I got caught up on my train mags. Now I'm ready for some new ones..Banilla is ready so come on by with the Tardis...S.J.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Saturday, June 11, 2011 8:59 PM

What a beautiful pony!! My 65 Mustang was dark blue back in 1969.  Yes

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Posted by AF53 on Saturday, June 11, 2011 9:30 PM

Evening all!

It's definitely a better day when the Yanks win. Real cloudy and even had some drizzle for parts of the day. Tomorrow my two daughters and I will be in da Bronx and we are hopping it doesn't rain (70% chance).

Chuck - Sorry but with us getting swept by the Sox somebody had to pay for it and the Indians are it!

Jim - That looks like a sweet ride! Good luck with her!

Buckeye - Nice family video. But someone was missing???

Have a great Sunday!

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Posted by Brutus on Saturday, June 11, 2011 10:20 PM

Hiya guys - storms and a bit of rain last night, but really nice out today.  Went to Salem, MO for the day to visit family as some were in town from Florida.  KC family was there also, so it was a big group really Smile  Back at Rolla for dinner at Alex's - greek pizza Dinner  Got home in time to chat with RT and SJ as well as Charlie, but for just a minute.  Watching some Dr. Who episodes with the family, but TARDIS will be ready in a little while and we have cheesecake tonight thanks to RT!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, June 11, 2011 10:29 PM

JT - what does Boysenberry think of that Stallion? SurpriseCoolWhistling

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Posted by Brutus on Saturday, June 11, 2011 10:35 PM

PS - Love the car!  Bow

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Posted by hscsltb on Saturday, June 11, 2011 11:20 PM

Hello all,had a great day with my son.His pack was in the Gaspee Day Parade.I rode on the trailer to make sure noone fell off the back of the trailers.The boys had a lot of fun.Have a great weekend!

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Posted by dbaker48 on Sunday, June 12, 2011 12:03 AM

Evening,

Great looking car!!!  Must be nice!!

Had a nice relaxing day. did not have to work today, hooray!!

Had a friend over last night, played trains for a couple of hours.  He had purchased a Genset, and a Lionel Trackmobile, ended up receiving 2 of them.  Contacted the company and was told it was a gift for his continued business!  He ended up giving it too me!  I was really surprised!!!  (I hope it wasn't a misplaced birthday gift for someone.)  The unit is pretty strong suppose to be able to pull 3 or 4 cars up a 5% grade.  Thats pretty good!  It also hass TMCC, lights, and operating couplers.  Runs quiet no sounds but sure runs good.  I couldn't get over how well it did at extrmely slow speeds, and with such a short wheel base had no problem with switches.  Quite Impressive!

Ran some 4-4-0's, American Standard type engines.  Some of them really have a lot of interesting dialogs in the PFA function.  Just about everytime I run some of these engines I find something else that is very impressive. 

Going to work the Rose Bowl in Pasadena tomorrow.  Even taking some PW stuff, may sell some, I hope, and a 1850 watt generator.  Suppose to be over 5,000 people thru the show.

Take care, Prayers for those in Need,

Don

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Sunday, June 12, 2011 6:37 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a sunny 72 degrees. Going up to 84 today with sunshine.

Today is an easy day. I plan on spending some time in the train room. Nascar race today.

Indians need to win a game.

Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Sunday.

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Posted by jonadel on Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:01 AM

Buckeye --

Outstanding video, laughed out loud when the assistant engineer took a tumble :). The MUSIC was outstanding, thank you, makes me anxious for marching band season.

We've been here at the lake since Friday AM, it's been a good time for both of us to finally relax, thank goodness.

 

 

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:21 AM

Morning all been up doing this and that mainly didn't feel like striping the turkey last night and actually like it to refrig over night so when i take the big pieces off the ***  chest its more firmer so easier to take electric knife to and make nice slices for sandwiches when its chilled. cut up all the dark meat into little chunks for the cats so that will be there dinner for next few days. I actually make 3 plates 1 for slices for sandwiches ( which I like) one for chunks to make as a meal on a plate with mash potatoes and gravy ( which wife likes to do) and third one is cut up for the cats lol.

Not much else going on here this morning guess its about time to make some breakfast so guess I need to get back up and take my pills ( which I probably should of already done )

Hope all have a good day today and relax and getting ready to go back to work so we can pay the chief his social security come next month. Grumpy

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:40 AM

Good Morning

55, a cooler day only going to 70

Grannys at church so I'm the boss till noon. Have to be good after that..lol  A nice chat with some of the guys last night, no world problems solved, just good old nonsense...S.J.

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Sunday, June 12, 2011 9:58 AM

Good Morning,

Overcast, drizzle on and off and 62 in beautiful Bayville, NJ.

Scored 2 k line boxcars on ebay, a CNJ and Lehigh Valley for opening bids.

Fife, maybe the gentleman will think twice and realize that the wake up call may save his life.

AF53, Ray, I recall an incident about 35 years ago when someone's wife's grandfather did the same when the trains ran through here with his truck. He survived but the truck did not.

SJ, you are a realist. I will try to be on the Tardis tonight. I have been falling asleep early.

Jim, Lots of luck with the Stang. Great Looking Wheels.

Buckeye: I have the Dark Blue 1965 Mustang in my garage with the 289, 4barrel, 4 speed, dual exhaust, Pony Interior, deluxe trim package, Factory Wire Wheel Covers, all original in my garage.

Thoughts and Prayers for all in need.

Have a great day,

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Sunday, June 12, 2011 10:56 AM

Morning all!

Spent the day on the lake yesterday although by noon it got really windy. Took 15-20 minutes to go 8 miles to a lake restaurant the kids wanted to go to, but we made it there and back.  Good time was had by all. Son is now off this morning on a week long mission trip to NM to do some rebuilding work on a reservation.

Watched some Lemans last night and the finish this morning. Turbo diesel Audi win was interesting.

NASCAR today - Pocono - looks like some rain maybe? And fog?

Probe and John (Hudson) - sweet on the Stangs - and Buckeye too?

SJ - we could use some of that cool air - it was still 91 last night at 10 pm here...

May try to catch a movie this afternoon...Pirates maybe?

Have a great day all!

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, June 12, 2011 11:51 AM

Hudson#685

Buckeye: I have the Dark Blue 1965 Mustang in my garage with the 289, 4barrel, 4 speed, dual exhaust, Pony Interior, deluxe trim package, Factory Wire Wheel Covers, all original in my garage.

John.....I'm drooling. Wow I bought my 1965 Dark Blue Mustang in 1969 for $900.00.   

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Posted by SPMan on Sunday, June 12, 2011 12:40 PM

Good morning all,

Pretty car!  very nice

D.Baker, good luck at the Rose Bowl and congratulations on the new engine.

Church this morning.  Farewell reception for two priest that are leaving us.

later,

Ray

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Sunday, June 12, 2011 2:07 PM

For Sale....

One Cleveland Indians bumper sticker  $1.00.

( Bumper included).

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, June 12, 2011 2:41 PM

Chuck better hold the going price of $2.50. There's still a lot of games to play and the Tigers are noted for going downhill after the break.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, June 12, 2011 3:10 PM

Hey Y'all.

Beginning to wakeup a bit. Long friday and saturday really started the arthritis barking so not much sleep.

Chuck, Look on the brite side, you're not a San Diegan and watching the Padres. Whistling

Probie, Sweet ride, bet the ladies will like it but with that nice shiney red paint so will the State Troopers. Laugh

Buckeye, YesYes on the video and the outdoor layout.

The better half picked up a Bachmann "G" Gold Rush set at an estate sale yesterday for $20. Only an "entry" level set but looks as if it really never been run, other than one curve section being tweeked it runs great. For that price I won't be Broken Heart if it takes a header off the dry wash trestle to about a 3ft stop.

Got your Father's Day Wish List made out ?

Did some cleaning in the "Train Room" this morning , moved a bunch of boxes to the garage. At least it looks better, still ain't got enuff room for the goodies.

Check back later, gotta do some runnin' around with the better half.

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Posted by jefelectric on Sunday, June 12, 2011 3:51 PM

Good afternoon from PA.

Probe, That is one good looking Mustang.  Think I'll go shopping.  Keep telling myself that I don't really need a pickup, hardly ever haul anything.

Having crazy weather here, two tornado warnings in two days.  Thankfully neither one amounted to anything other than a scare.

Doug, sounds like the way I "clean", just move things around a little Wink .

Have a nice week ahead.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, June 12, 2011 3:59 PM

Doug is that Battery or power pack if its power pack I'll give you $25.00 for it Laugh good snag for the wife for you. Its not listed on Bachmann site any more so its a discontinued set.

Evening all sitting here just got done watching the original parent trap movie. then they had parent trap II but I never cared for that it was the continuous of the original where hail mills was grown up and had a kid not the remake I actually like the remake better of the 2.

not much else going on watching a couple of auctions I have going that end today. 3 hrs to go basically on 3 of them and 6 on another .

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, June 12, 2011 5:21 PM

Hi GUYZ,

  WIFEs Cake, so her parents came down and we went to buffet at Hollywood Casino.  Pretty good!  I just walked around for 3 hrs. and didn't spend a dime on the slots would rather spend money foolishly on trains and golf.  Had a nice time anyway.  Drove home in big hail storm had to pull off road.  Suppose to put an end to this humid weather.

Tomorrow starts MINNIE CAMP at 0500.  So watch out FIFE and BUCKEYE your legs are gonna be a hurtin.

Stay frosty and watch your topknot,

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Posted by AF53 on Sunday, June 12, 2011 7:23 PM

Just got back from da Bronx and, sorry Chuck, but the Yankees win again! The girls and I sat in the bleachers today. I hadn't done that in decades. We had alot of sun and some of us got a burn.

Hudson John - Yes that was my wife's grandfather that had the accident with the train some time back in the late sixties. At that time there were no lights or gates at the crossing. He was in a green pickup truck. The family swore off any green vehicles since. I swore off riding with her grandfather.

Having a great weekend!

Ray

 

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Posted by cheapclassics on Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:16 PM

Good evening all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 70s.  Basically a non-weekend.  Too tired Friday from Thursday's concert to do anything.  Loaded up last load for one daughter to take to her on Saturday and delivered same.  Went to a graduation party and house warming party as well while down there.  Sunday was spent mowing and trimming two yards with Lucas' help.  Bad weekend race wise. Team Red won both ends of Texas Twin 275s while AJ's team, SFR and the Swiss Miss were non-factors.  Sat down to watch F-1 race only to see a two hour rain delay.  Not much positive from this weekend.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, June 12, 2011 8:35 PM

Howdy guys - not much going on here today.  I finished the plumbing job and so far so good.  I'll check for pinhole leaks tomorrow - nothing so far (fingers crossed).  Mowed the lawn, but got stuck in some mud, what a mess.  Had to get some help to move the mower - won't be doing down in the trees with it, that's for sure.  Old one is fixed up good enough, so it's no problem.  Then we went to my brother's house for dinner as it was my Goddaughter's birthday.  I'm WORN OUT Laugh

Don - cool engine, love it!  Sounds like lots of good stuff going on around here - prayers for us all and for our intentions!

TARDIS is ready, so let's get a move on boys!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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