Good evening all (or morning if you're here on the east coast)
Just back from da Bronx and had another great time with my two girls, of course winning helps in having a good time and we did.
Jack - What's with interleague play and the Sox? Doesn't look good.
Charlie - Nice pic! I bet she's still smiling.
Well, Goodnight all!
Ray
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
8ntruck Creeping Charlie is a very hardy viney weed
Creeping Charlie is a very hardy viney weed
I won't take that personally
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Playing catch up today. We took a lightening strike really close by about 4am Monday. Then for grins, the transformer feeding our house exploded just before 7am when the power came back on. Fired the modem, a 20 amp breaker and fused something on our treadmill into a direct short.
Just got a replacement modem up and running today.
SJ - hope your wife heals quickly.
Demay - your assignment in Japan will be an adventure. I've always enjoyed foregin travel. Living somewhere else for a while will give you a unique understanding of that culture.
Took today off and tagged along on an outing to Kansas City to visit the Toy and Mineature museum and see Joseph and the Technicolor Dream Coat at a dinner theater. Great time, as that is one of my favorite musicals. We really didn't have time to do the Toy and Mineature museum justice. A lot of stuff there, including a modest collection of toy trains.
Creeping Charlie is a very hardy viney weed with round leaves about quarter size, and blue blosems. It is resistant to most common broadleaf weed killers. I used a strong mix of Weed Begon Max this spring - killed some and slowed the rest down. I'm pulling by hand this summer to keep discouraging it, with plans to hit it with the weed killer again in the fall, when it is supposed to be growing deeper roots for the winter.
All for now.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good Evening
77 now, another nice day with the windows open. It appears the oral surgeon did a clean cut on grannys lip, I think it will heal well. the stitches however look like hair on her lip...lol. Banilla will be ready for the thingy...S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
I'm back!!! Oh, that's right nobody knew I was gone. Last week I flew (in an airplane for those in Roseyville, NC) to Orlando, Florida for a national conference. Returned home on Sunday and with night meetings and other activities, including a wedding anniversary, finally have been able to get to the forum. So, HOW HAVE YOU ALL BEEN?
I heard that Doug el Grumpo had a mild heart attack but I think he is okay from the posts that followed. Grumpo do what the doctor orders and get yourself a good looking dental hygentist. It has worked wonders for the Chief as he recovered from just about every disease known to man except grits brain poisoning and sweet tea teeth rot.
Pat......Are you going to help celebrate my birthday next week? Hope you make it here for ice cream and cake.
Roy......I can't believe any real smart Texan would let a talented smart child go to OSU or OU. Obviously the child is talented and smart so there is only one person to blame.
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
TCA 09-64284
Good afternoon all, went to orthopaedic doctor today for checkup and he says he is all done with me unless I have more trouble with the knee. I just have to keep up my home exercises and walking.
Jack, I guess I was just lucky with the quick turn around or else the damage was not that bad but whatever it is, I'll take it.
Funeral Friday for a lady from our old neighborhood. Will go to support the family.
I've been shopping around trying to find a good deal on power cartridges (battery) for my portable oxygen concentrator (Sequal Eclipse) but best price I have found is around $350 each. I have one that comes with the machine but the airlines require extra batteries for back up when you fly anywhere. I think I would need two extra ones for a coast to coast flight. They want you to have enough to cover 150% of flight time. I worry that if someone dies in my family that I won't be able to get back in time for a funeral unless I can be ready to go with my own equipment when needed.
later,
SPMan
Demay Good morning all, Thanks again folks for all the support. We will not pack up our house until the end of August so I will have two full months unfettered access to the Pot. After that it will be spotty for a couple of months as we transition to Japan. For now, work and life continue as planned. ..........Dennis – Thanks for the kind words and the support. My family fully supports what I do and loves to travel and see new things so that makes it easier on me. Also, my wife was active duty for seven years herself so she knows what to expect. I’d appreciate a copy of the DVD if you can spare one........ Good day, Joe
Good morning all,
Thanks again folks for all the support. We will not pack up our house until the end of August so I will have two full months unfettered access to the Pot. After that it will be spotty for a couple of months as we transition to Japan. For now, work and life continue as planned.
JoeyD........she still outranks you!!!!!!!!!!!! Look sharp!!!!!!! Don't volunteer for anything.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
wrmcclellan Afternoon all! Son and I had a great trip to OU and OSU (O = Oklahoma, for Buckeye so he does not get too excited). He likes OU a lot. Very nice campus as was OSU's. Not much time to chat and certainly behind. Later - have a great day all!
Afternoon all!
Son and I had a great trip to OU and OSU (O = Oklahoma, for Buckeye so he does not get too excited). He likes OU a lot. Very nice campus as was OSU's.
Not much time to chat and certainly behind.
Later - have a great day all!
Was it the inanimate scenery or the bipedal scenery that he found more impressive?
Roy,
I wish I would have know you were in the area. OSU is only a 50-minute drive for me. OU is a about 90 minutes.
Joe
Regards, Roy
Fife – Yes, I would agree that Tokyo will be more exciting than Enid. I’ll keep an eye out for oversized lizards – and moths.
Dennis – Thanks for the kind words and the support. My family fully supports what I do and loves to travel and see new things so that makes it easier on me. Also, my wife was active duty for seven years herself so she knows what to expect. I’d appreciate a copy of the DVD if you can spare one.
DougM – Are your friends railfans or model railroaders?
Mike C. – We all know why the US ladies won that game against N. Korea…
Good day,
Lunch Time,
Charlie, the picture tells the whole story.
Brutus, Sorry i missed the flight. The movie, 3 stooges and H&K. Favs of mine.
SJ, I hope that Granny's Blood Blisterturns out to be nothing.
Like SJ said, Get Back to Work.
John
Good afternoon everyone. Just a quick stop over as I have to head to daughter's ballet summer class to bring her on a daddy/daughter lunch date. Doug, the KIA plant is up in Lagrange, GA, just up from my FIL. they have a good number of jobs up that way.
Laz, took a look at the video you posted on the Hudson. Tis a nice piece for sure. Have to wait till SWMBO has made a pricey purchase that I can pick one up and say "well, this is my purchase, just like .... Was yours", and then I get hit, and recover to run the hudson!
Better run. Continued prayers for DougDG, Bob, Chief, etc.God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Tigers lost as well 14-03
Bright sun this morning, its staying in the 70s. Gotta take granny to have a blood blister removed from her lip. Thats what it looks like anyway. Its been there a very long time and won't go away. No other plans for the day, I want to make sure shes ok.
Wednesday is Hump Day so get to work...S.J.
Why is it I never see the mistake till after its posted..lol
Hi GUYZ,
Up at 0500 this morning. Took dog for a mile walk then ran a 3.25 miler, real nice running weather this morning. I have to transplant kolorhobi this morning then have a dentist appoinment this afternoon. Then bike ride later.
Stya frosty,
laz57
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a sunny 70 degrees. Going up to 84 today with sunshine.
Today is a busy day. I have some chores to do and some paperwork. I plan to take a nap, later. Not much new here.
Indians loss last night was a shame. Pitcher was the only guy playing baseball.
Dining car is here with the usual for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
Hello all,
Sunny and 63 here this morning.
Yard work, unloaded three loads of hay and worked on the combine last night. More problems. Need to rob parts from the older one we have. Basically make one from two.
MichRR714, cute kid. enjoy while you can. One of my biggest regrets is not spending enough time with my kids.
SS fund calls
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
USA! USA! USA! Women's team starts slow, but finishes strong in a hard fought match with North Korea and notches a 2-0 win. A win over Columbia will advance them to the next round. IIABSDISEI with temps in the low 80s. Low humidity means perfect weather for the game tonight. I had the regular fare on the dining car for breakfast before sending it on to "Points East". Been reading some of the tweets by 78Porkchop and ROFLMAO. They are hilarious. TBIL after the game and I will bring the adult beverages. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Happy Birthday to RT's wife and tomorrow is their anniversary
Went to Landry's Seafood place for lunch today - party for my friend who is retiring this week. It's over at Saint Louis Union Station, about 250 feet from where I work. The blackened broiled catfish was pretty good. Then for dinner we had Italian and I had a big chunk of lasagna. I think I"ll have some TUMS for desert, lol!
The in-flight movie tonight is North to Alaska with a 3 Stooges short and a Heckyl and Jeckyl cartoon. All Aboard!
Charlie, That's one sweet little mouse you have there.
Had a nice day at the PA RR Museum, nice crowd and met a lot of interesting people. The Reading Technical and Historical Society started their set up of the huge HO layout today. Reading Days start tomorrow and run through Sunday. If your in the area do stop in, you will find it worth your time. I will be there again tomorrow. Weather is supposed to be nice so I will be out in the Yard except when I'm checking out the Reading layout.
Enjoy your trains,
Mich glad you all got home safe even thou you had an ordeal getting the flight home and then with your luggage. glad shes happy she sure looks it.
Well wife happy ended night at auction house and she got a few things so shes happy.
Not much going on here tonight will talk to you all later.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/
78 today but windy.
Good that Charlie finally got home, it looked like the mouse was going to keep him there. Banilla is ready, still got headache so no loop-D-loops tonight...S.J.
Busy day working on the railroad at The PIONEER TUNNEL. Had about 170 people riding the rails today. Day started out fine with me getting the Lokie fired up and bringing her out and getting everything hooked up and working properly. We had 3 trips right in a row and all was well. On fourth trip pressure started to drop because of increased humidity. I had to run blower most of afternoon to keep about 80-90 lbs pressure. Was tricky but managed to do so. Worked up a fine sweat too. Learned a lot about humidity and steam pressur today.
MITCH can she sing the M I C K E Y Tune? Nice pic hope you had some fun?
Stay frosty and watch your topknot,
Just got home from work early and we are heading over to Olive Garden for wifey's birthday. I will be bringing a fire extinguisher for the cake (just in case).
V8Vega - This morning I paid $3.45 at WaWa. Seems to be going down (must be an election coming up).
HudsonJohn - I had you in mind already, and with extra funds coming in I can start the hunt!
Later
rtraincollector RI I'm affraid to use any of those products as if I didn't have weeds I think my yard would be dirt I do need to do something with it thou in the future but for now I'll keep my weeds lol. Did put some grass seed down last year and probably will again this year but for weed killer think i need to hold off lol. and if I put something like turf builder the weeds would go crazy lol. Relaxing again today. About to take wife out shopping her birthday so guess we need to do what she wants talk to you all later.
RI I'm affraid to use any of those products as if I didn't have weeds I think my yard would be dirt I do need to do something with it thou in the future but for now I'll keep my weeds lol. Did put some grass seed down last year and probably will again this year but for weed killer think i need to hold off lol. and if I put something like turf builder the weeds would go crazy lol.
Relaxing again today. About to take wife out shopping her birthday so guess we need to do what she wants talk to you all later.
RT..........the lawn-safe weed control products kill the weeds, and they won't be there any more to grow and to propagate. The grass will then fill in the thin and the bare spots, no need to reseed. A thick healthy lawn actually chokes weeds out, even if your neighbors' weed seeds blow into your yard.
Banks.........prayers continue for your Mom's successful therapy.
Charlie.......blow that one up and frame it!!!!!!!!! Priceless. Guess she gets her good looks from her Mom.
I made it home from WDW. Kids enjoyed and I am tired but at the office. Finally hit my pillow at about 3:30 am. Took Delta 2 hours to unload and get the luggage on the carousel. I sent the kids and wife home at 1:30 and caught a second car home with the luggage.
She makes it all worthwhile!
Busy day with a lot of activity. A mix of everything.
SPMan, Ray, Prayers for your neighbor.
Doug, I totally agree with Jim and banks about the Escapes. My son in law has a 2005 with over 150,000 mi and virtually trouble free. We have them in the fleet with way over 150,000 miles and they have been great. Since 2007, we have been buying Escape Hybrids and they are rated by us as about the best vehicles that we have had. Too bad that they are out of the price range.
AF53: Go for it. Just ship it to the secret drop off point.
Brutus, Charlie should not have took the bargain "Goofy Barnstormin" airline flight.
Mike C, Enjoy your Brother in Law and his family's company.
Chuck: Even i know better than to mention "dog going to groomer and wife going to hairdresser" in the same sentence. That is the recipe for trouble.
Banks: Good luck with Mom's treatment. May it go easy. The broken chain sounds like something that would happen here. I agree with the better train bargains in the summer.
Traindood, A beautiful Jersey Summer Day. The look on Ray's face when he opened it was priceless. Thanks.
Thoughts and Prayers for all in need.
Everyone enjoy the day.
Good Mornin Ya'll From Hazy Taxachusetts,
Open windows and the use of the whole house fan were the order of the day and evening yesterday. This AM woke up and the humidity outdoors was 91%, 57% indoors. So the wife turned on the A/C to cut the moisture, even though the indoor temp was a comfortable 72 degrees. Then she got cold, turned it off. Windows are back topen and the fan is on again. May hit 79 today near the coast, same for the next week, hotter inland. Rain will make an appearance on and off.
DougM.......those side-by-side "same class' vehicle comparisons that have the prices, features, and technical specs are great. So are the JD Powers quality rankings, Edmunds articles, Consumers Reports annual buying guides (new and pre-owned, buy at bookstore) and reliability summaries, and the long-term vehicle tests the car magazines post on line. That is how I narrow down my search before actually going out shopping. Then I go dealer to dealer to test drive the heck out of the finalists. So often the write-ups and the comarisons can only go so far. Driving as you/we would drive shakes out the guesswork. More than once our pre-shopping #1 pick turned out to NOT meet our wants and needs after we had it out on the road.
8N.......I use the Scotts (products) website to bone up and cure whatever ails my lawn. We have dogs and grandkids, so I need a tough, drought resistant lawn that can hold up and yet look good. Banks is right. Misuse a product and the wife will be all over you to "fix" what you accidentally killed. You want a lawn-safe product that selectively annihilates what you are trying to eradicate. Read the directions thoroughly, before you apply. I use Scotts Turfbuiler Plus 2 on the weeds, including the clover. You can also buy Ortho Weed-B-Gon liquid to use with a garden hose if you don't have too much to treat or want to just spot treat. Properly applied once, both take about two weeks before the clover and weeds are gonzo.
Later, gang!!!!
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