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.

[traindood]

Hey Joe:      Back in the day, our generation did not have 401k's, TDA's,Roth's, IRA's etc.  I think the level of business acumen was not as high as it is today; what with the 24 hr. news cycle and all the gadgets that can keep you informed. Besides most people didn't have the mind set or the money to learn about investing.  They still were stung by the 1929 crash. It lasted until  WWII broke out. That's a long time.  Most of my older relatives would react with derision over politicians, bankers etc.   Nothing to my mind has changed much.  The various govt's still got their hands  in your pocket.   RE: Bronx bums:   If they don't win the pennant, then i'd be surprised .............and happy!       RE:  Vancouver Riots:  Imagine if they won!   Whew!             later.

[ChiefEagles]

Afternoon all.  Early morning light down the throat IG exam.  Sure was a pretty nurse that put me under [better looking than Dennis W.].  Told me not to drive, sign documents nor work for 24.  Told me to rest.  After taking wifey out for a brunch, go to Lowes and buy plants and go to Kroger in WF [that is closing] and buying Father's Day cook'n's, I am now home.  Doesn't sound like rest to me.

Got a Facebook [who I do not pay much attention too] message that SJ has a birthday today.     [now that the CTT server has melted]

No rain [but was forecasted] so starting soaker hoses.

Steel scope mount came for M1A [M14] today.  Will get it mounted and ready to zero.

Later.       

[SPMan]

Good morning all,

Happy birthday S.J. from another over 70 formumite.

Train buddies were no shows last night but did entertain neighbors yesterday afternoon with trains.  Only one crash which was a sideswipe with two trains trying to enter one switch from a siding while trying to run 4 trains on two tracks.

Doug, don't forget, there are two more old codgers in So. Cal. besides you.

Getting ready for late breakfast account slept late.  Might try oatmeal and soft boiled eggs, sorry Chief no grits today.  It just seemed like an oatmeal morning with a little drizzle outside.

#1 son due home today from Dallas business trip.

#2 son departs tomorrow for railfanning the midwest.  Have to take him to the airport.

later,

Ray

 

[Demay]

Good morning all (at least for 10 more minutes),

Last night's farewell dinner lasted way too long - over three hours.  I was completely bushed afterwards so I came home and went directly to bed.  Today I attended a Change of Command ceremony; thankfully it was only 45 minutes long.  Now I will be chained to my desk to complete a countless number of tasks before starting the weekend.

Traindood/Dennis - Yes, I am completely off my rocker with my financial guidelines.  However, I do know one day I will not be a burden to my kids or society.  Yes, the younger generations are very smart and have so many ways to become smarter.  We older folks need to properly teach and encourage them.  I make way too much sense to ever be a politician, plus I don't send out....never mind, I won't go there. 

Traindood/AF Ray - When the Yankees with the pennant this year AF Ray and I are going to send Traindood a Yankees shirt. 

Happy Birthday SJ!

Good day,

Joe

[Hudson#685]

Lunch time

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SJ

John

[rtraincollector]

Buckeye whoops SJ so use to doing buckeye.  

Well went to my med appointment today then to walley world and got a couple of things now time to relax for the day. Wife wants to goto so thrift store. talk to you all later need to get something to eat.

[MichRR714]

Happy Birthday!! SJ  Your one heck of a train buddy!

[Blueberryhill RR]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY,...S.J.

[traindood]

Mornin' fellas and gals:     Sunny and mild here today. Rained last night with lots of thunder and lightning.   Gonna give the lawn a haircut, if it dries out.   Happy Birthday Sir James.  Hope you get some real nice train stuff.           You'all have great day!      later.

[John Bakeer]

Happy Birthday Jim.......

[tu

From us across the pond.............

[sir james I]

Yes it is my birthday,,somebody told.

Born on Prospect Ave,  Toledo Ohio

72 years ago today.

[laz 57]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SIR JAMES!!!!!!!  AND MANY MORE!!!!!

laz57

[cnw1995]

Hey, wait a minute, is it really SJ's birthday? 

Many Happy Returns of the Day, Sir James!

[cnw1995]

Aloha. Sunny, nice day here again.  Jack, my teen is still celebrating the Bruins. He's followed them all year. Hard to be a fan in the middle of Blackhawks territory.  Doug, thanks for the tip on checking Thomas' siderods. I'll do that this weekend.  8n, Queen of Outer Space was a great movie. 

Rats, the Sox lost again to the Twinkies. Minn. really has their number. Yanks in town to beat the Cubs,

TGIF and Happy Fathers Day weekend to all you dads. Hope you get celebrated.

[sir james I]

Good Morning

Sunny going to 80

I'm waiting for the dew to dry off the grass then I'll give it a haircut. Grannys BBsitting today so breakfast will be something I can make..lol. Kids are coming over this evening to do some grilling, makes me hungry already...Enjoy your friday, they seem to be getting closer together...S.J.

[cheapclassics]

Good morning all,

It is sunny now, but rain may be here later in SE Indiana.  Jim (97Probe), if you have any musical background at all, do what I suggested to my daughters when they were learning to drive a stick.  I told them it was like playing an instrument.  Just listen to the engine for what it is saying to you.  It will tell you when it is happy and more importantly when it is not.  They paid attention to me.  Lucas never did in that regard.  That is why he only drives automatics.  Dennis W.  I was on call for 20 years at the one factory where I was an IT person.  Not quite the same intensity or life-or-death situations you faced, but I understand the aggravation.  So glad I am away from that situation.  INDYCAR is at Milwaukee this weekend.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[laz 57]

Hi GUYZ,

  62 and cool here got rain last nite during round o GOLF, got 6 holes in and opened up on us ended in a tie.  Went down WAYNES and drank beer.

BUCKEYE and CHUCK TGIF!!!!

CHUCK the schmIDIANS are playing my NL team the PI RATs today, still rooting for the TRIBE!  Hope they get out of their funk.

Stay frosty and watch your topknot,

laz57

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cloudy and cool 55 degrees. Rained last night. Going up to 78 today with a chance of more rain.

Today is a busy day. I have a bunch of chores to do and a project to work on. I will be busy until naptime.

Buckeye & LAZ...TGIF

Dining car is here with the usual for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Friday.

Chuck

[Hudson#685]

Good Morning,

Thunder storms just came through. The Electric company lost power for a few minutes.

Ray, If Cathy is like Doray, she wont give up that car.

Jim, The plugs were never changed in my daughter's Mustang. She only trvels a couple of miles to work. She teaches at the high school where she went. I had a friend of mine do the plugs in the Explorer with the 4.6. They came out easy, but I know that there is a problem and there is a tool to remove the broken plug.  He was a little slow over the Holidays last year and I was working mega hours.

Looking forward to running the trains tonight.

Have a great day.

John

[dougdagrump]

Evenin' All.

Busy day today but a marvelous evening. We all went to the munchkin's promotion from pre-school to kindergarten, he had quite a cheering section both sets of grandparents and mom & dad. Did well thru the songs but was begining to get a little antsy towards the end.

Only two of us at the museum tomorrow, got a LOT of stuff packed and in the garage to load in the truck in the morning.

Jack, Although I appreciate the compliment it actually belongs to the other west coast codger, "Shake & Bake".

About time to call it a nite, 4:30 comes far to quickly.

[8ntruck]

Overcast & about 80 today.

Work has been kind of weird thes week.  Must be the full moon?

How about those Tigers!  Got to enjoy their success while it lasts.  Allstar game is coming up soon.

Don - secret is safe.

Watching Queen of  Outer Space on TCM.  A 1958 classic starring Zsa Zsa Gabor.

All for now.

[AF53]

Haven't heard from submmbob since mid-May....Anyone????

And NJdevil since late May....Anyone???

Ray

[dwiemer]

Good evening guys.  As expected, another long day.  Have more of the same in store for tomorrow.  I can't wait till Monday Morning when I get off call.  I am also supposed to be on camera for a wedding of one of the executive pastor's children on Saturday.  Being on call, it is one of those pray we don't get called during this days.  Happened when I was filming the wedding of the oldest daughter of our pastor....just as they were about to come back down the isle, I was paged to do an emergency heart.

Thanks for the kind thoughts about FF Walker.  He really was a great guy and a very good firefighter.  Back when we had a fire and some of our guys were killed, FF Walker and I pulled one of the guys out who got blown off a ladder and into a wall.  He landed on his knees and we ran in and pulled him out before the roof completely caved in.  During any fund raisers (the Jerry Lewis Telethon was our biggest), he was always there all day filling the boot.

Chief, I have been watching to make sure that Buckeye doesn't get the upper hand on you while you keep a busy schedule.  Seems like you are defending the border pretty well.  Shout if you need any back-up.

Joe, how profound that you spend less than you earn....perhaps you should share this plan with the folks in Washington.  Ah, they would never listen to you because you make sense.  With regard to credit cards, we stick with AmEx as it is paid off each month and we build points to buy stuff.

Had better go and get some sleep.  This week is wearing on me.  Hope to catch up with Y'all later.  Also hope that the fathers amongst us have a great Father's Day.
God Bless,
Dennis

[MichRR714]

Thanks for all the anniversary wishes guys!

[sir james I]

Good Evening

Some afternoon showers, nothing much.

Yep the Tigers won today, I don't get too excited till I see what they do after the All Star break. But go Tigers for luck. I mostly goofed off today but we got Banilla so come on by..S.J.

[rtraincollector]

Evening all not a lot going on so far but as last night were suppose to get storms thru here. ( last night we lost power from 8:55 P.M. to 12:07 am then to make matters worst if you call to report they call you back about an hour after you have power to make sure well I don't need a call at 1 a.m.

Well just put a chocolate cake in the oven when cool ( its going to be a layer cake) I'll put chocolate icing in between the layers and white icing on the sides and probably the top although may put chocolate on the top that would be a nice looking cake.

Not much else going on today talk to you all later

[Anonymous]

Dennis,

                  Sorry to hear about your friend.

Charlie,

               Happy anniversary.

John,

           Have you ever changed the sparkplugs in your daughter's car?  I've been researching that, and I am afraid to try after reading about the possibility of the plugs separating. 

Jack,

           I am getting better.  I tried getting the car to move as you described, but that is a bit difficult.

Papa,

            That's strange that you mentioned Danville, WV.  My Mustang was shipped from the Auto Alliance plant in Flat Rock, MI to a dealer in Danville, WV.  It didn't sell there, so it went to a dealer in West Mifflin, PA where the original owner bought it.   

 

Not much going on today.  Work has been good, but I haven't done much else other than playing with my new toy.  An American Muscle catalog came in the mail yesterday, so I think I know what's going to happen.   There is a lot of nice stuff in there.

 

I need to get back to my other projects.  I was working on a 313 bascule bridge, but it won't take much to finish.

[AF53]

Hi guys! Been real busy with work. Just read 4 days of posts! Wow. Also been going to da Bronx alot lately. After Sunday's bleacher game we went to Tue nights game where we pounded the Rangers 12-4. As for the train front goes I scored some real nice accessories for my AF Pre War sets. It's amazing how some of this old stuff still looks like it never came out of the box.

Wife's car check engine light won't go away, computer show a few sensors might need to be replaced. Will repalce the gas cap first and in a few days hook it back up read the numbers again, I'm hoping it's just a few hose leaks, if not it could be costly!!

Chuck - Nice win on Monday! Consider it a going away present. But while you and the SJ's Tigers duke it out we will just sit back and watch.

JoeD - Nice to win one in the daytime like today especially in extra innings. It makes for an enjoyable and easier night.

SPRay - Nice to hear your walk went well. Keep it up. Day by day!

Jack - I think that wild card has your name all over it??????

SJ - Your team pulled out a big win today, could it be they are better than you thought?

Traindood - The Bronx bums are doing just fine, thank you!

Later

Ray

 

[traindood]

Afternoon:      Hey Joe:    Why that's the craziest thing i have ever heard; living within your means. What's wrong with you? Some kind of odd ball? What is your major malfunction?   Do you realize if this catches on, this country will be out of debt in no time. Don't you want to support all these foreign countries with our money?           Ahh!   The young people today! They are smarter than we think.  Good work!  Your kids will thank you for it.    As far as the captian is concerned, he's got a woo-ee on his woo-ee?    Mr. squeeky clean got a boo-boo?          Don't worry he'll be just fine; as soon as they wipe his nose and take the splinter out of his butt!     Until then the Bronx bums will just have to make do.      later.

[SPMan]

Good morning all,

Happy anniversary Charlie and Toni.

Dennis, condolences on the loss of your firefighter friend.

D.Baker, good job on bailing out the guys at the club.  Those kinds of problems are frustrating.  Hope you got through with all the doctor appointments.

Did not run trains yesterday.  Maybe have get together tonight for BS and trains.  Took my first good walk yesterday (about 20 minutes).  Knee seemed to be OK.  More PT today.

Cloudy and cool this morning.  High today 75.

Son who lives with us leaving on trip Saturday for a few days.  Wife and I plan to eat out a lot while he is gone.  We are too lazy to cook for just two.

Sounds like another battle going on over grits between Mr. Buckeye et al and the Chief.  Today would have been a good day for grits here with the cool weather.  They do seem to resemble paving material when you try to clean the pot the way they stick but they eat good.  I like oatmeal too but haven't had any lately.  Have to fix that.

Just had a knock on the door from my neighbor who wants to bring his girl friend over tonight to see trains so I guess I will be out there.  He says she is a real train buff.

later, Ray