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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 ChiefEagles on Monday, June 6, 2011 8:32 AM

sir james I

Banks you must have slipped somebody a lot of cash, I can't remember the last time OTTS accepted a new member.

S.J.

They are getting desperate for membership!!! Whistling

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Posted by sir james I on Monday, June 6, 2011 8:07 AM

Banks you must have slipped somebody a lot of cash, I can't remember the last time OTTS accepted a new member.

Good Morning

66 going into the 80s.

Me thinks I should cut the grass today, as 90s are looming for mid week. A good chat with Brutus, Charlie & RT last night.

S.J.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, June 6, 2011 7:58 AM

Banks

Hello all,

Today is D-day. not a mention of it anywhere in the broadcast media that I saw. One small article in the local paper. Thanks to all who served. Bow

Sad day.  Lot of good men [mostly boys] died on this date.

On a happier note. I'm celebrating my acceptance to be a member of the OTTS Yayyyyyyyy  Smile, Wink & Grin

Another reason for a sad day.  Another lost soul. Wink 

Another sad day too.

http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/9687375/

Kids I knew.  Parents are friends. Crying

Speed and a tree do not work. Sad

Sunny and real warm.  County Commissioners and Town Board.

Brent, do not lose a finger or two. Surprise

All you workers go to work and work hard.  My SS is due and they are taking out $100 more than a friend has taken out for Medicare. Angry  Obamacare!!! Thumbs Down  Seems the more SS you draw, the more they take out.  I'm use to free health care.  Just for that, think I will go to the Dr. every week to make sure I get my $$$ worth. Devil

Have a great week.

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, June 6, 2011 7:35 AM

Mornin' Fellas.

Been tough popping in and keeping up. Went to FL on Saturday to see a 3D ultrasound of the baby. It was really neat, but all she did was sleep so we didn't get to see much other than her face. She is doing well est to be 3lbs 11oz which puts her in the 64%ile for her jestation (30wks 1day). Spent last weekend finishing the spare bathroom remodel, still have to finish painting the door then rehang it - hope to do that tonight, and then installing a ceiling fan in the nursery, cleaning the nursery carpet, and assembling nursery furniture. Yesterday I installed ceiling fans in the two spare rooms, need to install new switch boxes and finish wiring them tonight. Good timing too because the temps are supposed to be in the mid-90s all week.

Next project is to build a frame and shelf for the mirror we removed from the spare bathroom. This will be painted and then hung in the nursery above the changing table. The shelf will be for powders, creams, wipe warmer, and anything else baby changing related. When she gets older she can use it to store other stuff. Then I have got to start getting the basement straightened up and cleaned. We are going to need the extra space and will have to replace the sectional down there with a sleeper sofa.

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Posted by Banks on Monday, June 6, 2011 7:01 AM

Hello all,

Today is D-day. not a mention of it anywhere in the broadcast media that I saw. One small article in the local paper. Thanks to all who served. Bow

On a happier note. I'm celebrating my acceptance to be a member of the OTTS Yayyyyyyyy  Smile, Wink & Grin

Busy weekend is over, Didn't get as much hay cut as I wanted 40 % chance of rain tomorrow. Son works 2nd shift Wed & Thur  so hay making is probably off til after I return from the beach. The rest of the week will be spent working on the Garden and Mrs' flowers

8N,  Good news on the knee

Probe Where are you

Last but not least Belated Happy B-Day to the chief.

Now I best get back to the SS Fund

 

Prayers for those in need

 

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Monday, June 6, 2011 6:36 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a clear and sunny 60 degrees. Going up to 80 today with sunshine.

Today is a busy day. I have a bunch of chores to do and a project to work on. Maybe a nap, later.

LAZ....Are you working on the train this summer?

Dining car is here with the usual breakfast.

Y'all have a great Monday.

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Posted by laz 57 on Monday, June 6, 2011 6:27 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  1 more day with kidos.  Did a nice bike ride yesterday about a 9 miler, not bad.

Stay frosty and watch your topknot,

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, June 6, 2011 4:55 AM

Good morning all,

It is hot in SE Indiana.  Regular fare on dining car.  TBIL.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

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Posted by 8ntruck on Monday, June 6, 2011 12:46 AM

Summer weather pattern here now.  90+, though humidity felt like it was down a bit.

Spent most of the afternoon in the basement doing some odd jobs.  Went out and watched Pirates at the movie theater too.  Reasonable movie.

Train stuff - what kind of military theme cabooses has Lionel made over the years?

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, June 5, 2011 11:32 PM

Back from the lake house.  Thanks Neddles for starting the new Pot. 

Seems some carpetbagger and Yam Dankees have played with the title.  Speaking of sorry Yankees [lower than the lowest part of the ocean and probably located where there is this red guy with horns and pitchfork], I understand that the leader [the sorriest of them all] is making up false documents to try and intimidate some great Southern Gentleman.

Thanks for all of the birthday wishes.  Unlike Buckeye, I only have one birthday per year.  Actually Buckeye was not born.  He was created by some wierd deranged Dr.  Buckeye goes by Frank but there is more to his name.

Lake house stay was great.  Worked a lot and fished some.  Caught a limit of stripers.  Frankie, GF and her son came on my birthday.  Cathy [oldest] came along too.  Had dinner in Henderson with In-laws.

Off to bed.  Busy day tomorrow [Mayor stuff].

BTW: Banks, you might not want to belong to that Yank group as you eat grits.

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, June 5, 2011 11:05 PM

Good news 8NT - hope she continues to improve Thumbs Up

I'm off tomorrow to do some chores and some stuff is getting delivered for the house.  I hope to do a little bit of plumbing work and then see if there is anything amiss.

Nice chats with the guys on the messenger tonight, just trying to figure out how to get the computer to do something and then I'm off to bed.

TARDIS is ready though - let's get going!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by dbaker48 on Sunday, June 5, 2011 10:56 PM

Been a busy weekend and even busier week.

Spent Saturday in Sandy Eggo, attending a coumputer conferance.  Did a presentation for them, I think this makes the 14th or 15th year we have done it.  Was a long day by the time got back home.

Then today worked a local show.

Looking forward to starting a G-Scale track in the back yard.  Hopefully get started this week!

Chris just got back from a Geological Field Trip to the Grand Canyon, Brice, and Zion.  The Class was gone 6 days.  We get the benefit of having a tour guide for a future trip.  It will be great.

Hope everyone has a great week!

 

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Sunday, June 5, 2011 9:36 PM

Evening all!

Mavs vs Heat - would be nice if Mavs controlled the game vs last 2 minute drill.

T-Storms - lots of lightning but little rain, so running sprinklers. Got 3/4 of lawn mowed before the storms hit.

Talked to the Chief. He had a nice week and B-Day, lake house and family.

Regards, Roy

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, June 5, 2011 9:35 PM

wrmcclellan

 rtraincollector:
If you give up that BTTS thingy you wouldn't have to worry about the Ohizoin onthe prowlWhistling

RT - yer just part of the conspiracy - trying to cajole me...I am holding my own although Chuck is leading the lynch mob....but note he is willing to let by-gones be bygones for a toasty sum of $$$$$$.

Well Roy after all my promoting for otts I figured I would at least gotten a thank-you just tells me I need to dig deeper into where I'm and maybe see if I don't start working on being where I'm I might as well enjoy it. yes I can drive with out gloves in the summer and my ac is always set on frost.

Guess need to learn to eat grits but I never even ate oatmeal or farina as didn't like it either. so it might take some doing. I do live in SOUTH CAROLINA thou. Whistling

Any way just got done another severe thunder storm. Hail and high winds and frog strangler of rain

Talking to the crew on the tardis

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, June 5, 2011 7:47 PM

Howdy All

80s today...I spent the evening on the patio,in a chair, not passed out on the ground. Finished January issue of CTT, 3 to go unless another arrives before I can finish..Banilla is ready...S.J.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, June 5, 2011 7:01 PM

Laz.......Thank you very much.  I was running out of Amtrak videos. 

Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum. Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Sunday, June 5, 2011 6:02 PM

rtraincollector
If you give up that BTTS thingy you wouldn't have to worry about the Ohizoin onthe prowlWhistling

RT - yer just part of the conspiracy - trying to cajole me...I am holding my own although Chuck is leading the lynch mob....but note he is willing to let by-gones be bygones for a toasty sum of $$$$$$.

8nT - good to hear about the Missus' therapy going well.

Wife and I celebrate our 25th Tuesday. Our daughter is 20 Wed.

I think this Chief's B-Day thing is an Ohizoan conspiracy to get us to celebrate everybody's B-Day at least once a week. Something about "keepin' the presents coming..."

100 and hazy here today. This is weather that makes nawtherners cringe. Steering wheel so hot in most cars that the weaklings wear gloves. You can recognize a good suthern car by its windows up and frost coming from the A/C vents, even in winter. It was perfect boating day and we got our annual shake down cruze in this morning. Went early and had the place to ourselves. No wind and the lake was smooth. Son got some good wakeboarding in so he was happy.

Jr. almost got a win today - but fuel woes again? Consistent top 5s means he's gotta bust outta the slump soon...?

Have a great evening all!

 

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Posted by SPMan on Sunday, June 5, 2011 5:03 PM

Where is our cheif?  Too much birthday party I expect.

Went to TTOS Southwestern meet today.  I could only stay about an hour but the meet was well attended and more sellers than I have seen in a long time.  Lots of action.  However, we were just informed this week that TTOS National has suspended our membership in the TTOS National organization. "At the April 30th 2011 National Board of Directors meeting, Southwestern Division's membership in National was terminated by a near unanimous vote.  We didn't leave them, they left us."  The forgoing was a quote from the Southwestern Limited, a publication newsletter of the TTOS Southwestern Division.  Don't ask me if any of this is legal or in compliance with any by laws etc.  I suppose more will be revealed as time goes on.  It's all about club politics I suspect.  I have more important stuff to do like live life and enjoy my trains.  I don't have time for this.

Spent more time at J.C. Penny today than I did at train meet and bought a lot more there.  A close friend was selling at the meet and had several tables full of stuff.  Hope he did well.  People are still peddling old Model Railroad Magazines etc.  I can't give em away.

Lunch was not too exciting.  Just opened a can of chicken noodle soup and had a cheese sandwich with it.  I have a large eggplant in the frig and might make something with that if I can find an easy receipe.  When I was a kid, my mother used to just bread it and fry it.  Eggplant parmesean sounds good but labor intensive.

Well see you later coffee pot buckeroos and may the Good Lord take a liking to you.

Ray

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Demay on Sunday, June 5, 2011 2:58 PM

Good afternoon all,

It's great to be back home with the wife and kids - there's nothing like a good night's sleep in your own bed after being away.  We are having a very nice Sunday.  The wife and two older kids are at the base pool right now and the baby and I are about to go out into the garage.  It is very hot today - going to hit 99 - so I doubt the wife and kids will be at the pool much longer.

Happy Birthday Chief! Happy B-Day

Laz - RJ's is on the cor!ner of Centre and Vine streets across from the IGA.

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, June 5, 2011 1:11 PM

Buckeye Riveter

fifedog....You are welcome.

I have been up since 6 am on a Sunday morning watching train video on You Tube with grandson. 

BUCKEYE,

  Just for you and your grandson, here are all the TRACKs AHEAD Programs.  ENJOY!

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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, June 5, 2011 12:58 PM

Mornin' All.

Happy B-Day to the Roseyville Rascal ! Cake

Good run friday, a few electrical issues but no cat-tastrophies.

The munchkin spent the nite friday so that means no sleeping in on saturday. As usual bacon waffles on the dining car, his fav at grampa's house. Playtime the rest of the day til we took him home and had dinner with daughter and sil. SIL made fried chicken, mashed taters & gravey, and corn on the cob topped off with homemade sourdough rolls.  Barely had room for some raspberry tart for dessert. Embarrassed

Think today is a kinda R&R day. Huh?

Buckeye, Ain't that the most fun ever. By the way did you see that flyer from Trainworld about the "G" gauge 4-4-0 live steamer sale? Heck of a price.

Have to start putting together the 4th of July train, anybody ever see any 1/48th(+ / -) bunting that could be used to decorate gons/ore/hopper cars ? 

Forgot what else I was gonna say.

 

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Posted by cnw1995 on Sunday, June 5, 2011 12:41 PM

Aloha. And happy belated birthdays to our distinguished Chief. Cake; i feel so honored to be amongst so many distinguished, experienced gentlemen. Perhaps someday I will earn a monthly or bi-annual birthday too like Buckeye.  It is another gorgeously hot day here. Pastor's birthday party later. He's only 40. I feel so old. I have to lead a blessing. Hope I don't screw up. Bride leaving on a three day retreat so that means pizza and bagels for every meal, and continuous Speed channel and baseball games on TV.

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Sunday, June 5, 2011 10:48 AM

Cake  Birthday boy, where are you?  I am concerned that we have not heard from the Chief with details of his wild birthday celebration.  My fear is that he is suffering from serious gastrointestinal issues as the result of eating birthday cake made from grits and too much popcorn.  Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, June 5, 2011 9:14 AM

SIR JAMES and CHARLIE,

   Awesome video on other train forum of yuz guyz at train meet, cool even though it was 92.

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, June 5, 2011 8:55 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  Cool one here today with big storms last nite.  We went trout fishing the BRO and I and caught and released 13 rainbows all pretty nice sized about 11-13 inches and fat ones.  Good nite but was a little slow for the 2.5 hrs out.  Came home and had fire with dogs and burgers and OL MILs.  Then the rain started but outdoor fireplace is covered so we stayed dry.  Today gotta do food shopping run vacuum and laundry.   Watched Stanley cup and missed the overtime goal, I switched channels and when I came back it was over it only took 11 seconds, gee.

Stay frosty and watch your topknot,

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, June 5, 2011 8:25 AM

Good morning

sun and 80s today.

Temp reached 92 yesterday melting the last of the snow. So we have 3 months till it returns the day after Labor Day. No plans for the day, still have memories of the train meet but was glad to get home and into the shower. I hope everyone has a great sunday.

S.J.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, June 5, 2011 7:14 AM

fifedog....You are welcome.

I have been up since 6 am on a Sunday morning watching train video on You Tube with grandson. 

Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum. Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Sunday, June 5, 2011 7:01 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a sunny 70 degrees. Bad storm last night. Lots of heavy lightening. Rain, hail. Going up to 84 today. We have a few trees down in the back yard, along the treeline.

Today is an easy day. Nascar race and ballgame. And the nap this afternoon.

Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.

Y'all have  a great Sunday.

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Posted by fifedog on Sunday, June 5, 2011 6:24 AM

Mornin' boys.  Thunderboomers and 67 here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  No yatchet today.  Spent the evening with wifey in Havre De Grace - dinner,window shopping,ice cream, sailboat racing.  Nice time.

I shall be using red type on white background, in honor of my dear friend Buckeye.

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Posted by 8ntruck on Sunday, June 5, 2011 1:23 AM

HOT today. 90+.

Chief - happy birthday.

My wife had her last PT session this week for her knee.  She now has full extension and 120 degrees of bend.  Knee doctor's appointment on Monday.  We are expecting it to be the last one.

Went downtown this morning to watch the parade for the Scott Joplin Festival.  Short parade.  The model A club had some cars there, a pickup with a ragtime band playing in the bed, and the participants of the 20's clothing fashion show.

Stopped by the LHS and discovered that the Christmas catalog and my Minuteman boxcar had arrived.

Got my motorsports fix tonight by going to the truck & tractor pull that was in town tonight.  The gas powered truck classes were dominated by GM and Ford trucks, the diesel truck classes were dominated by Dodges.  Really enjoyed the big blocks at full song, and the smoke out of the diesels made me smile.  Still not quite as enjoyable as watching E.J. Potter running in mid Michigan in the late 70's and early 80's.  The sport has grown up since then, too.  Like NASCAR or NHRA, that has taken some of the interesting machinery and people out of the sport.

All for now.

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