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,
Ray
SPMan
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 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
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
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.
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)
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!
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
Hi GUYZ,
Got up at 430 today and already got lots o stuff done. Run, Lift, watering plants, not me. ALL DONE. Gonna go up to local quarry and get some cracker dust to make a landing out of bricks. Play GOLF and water me later.
HAPPY ANIVERSERY and HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAY again, BUCKEYE.
Stay frosty and watch your topknot,
laz57
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cool and sunny 56 degrees. Going up to 82 today with sunshine.
Today is a busy day. I have a few chores and an errand to run. I will be busy most of the morning. Maybe a nap this afternoon. Spent some time outside, last evening, enjoying the weather.
Dining car is here with the usual for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Chuck
Mornin' boys. Sunny & 65 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. May go sailing later. But until then, will be tackling 2 cedars in the back yard, then start sanding down pirate ship for a long overdue staining.
Charlie ---> First caption that came to mind, "Daddy, can we go again tomorrow...?"
rt - Happy Anniversary.
Buckeye - Welcome back!
Hello all,
A refreshing 51 degrees with bright sunshine this morning. It's TGIF for me today.I'll be in route to Pittsburgh this time tomorrow.
I'll also wish everybody a happy and safe 4th of July. I'm not sure when I may be able to check in again. Got lots of farming and yard work planned. Probably a picnic on Monday. Probably go watch Fireworks that evening.
Prayers for those in need.
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
RT Happy Anniversary
Good Morning
77/85 today
I'm running late this morning, an early trip to Kroger. They are overpriced but right now with roads closed and remodeling at a better store its an easy get to place. granny's doing great this morning, I'm glad she finally had it done....S.J.
I hope everyone has a safe and enjoyable July 4th weekend.
For you dog owners out there, this is the weekend when animal control officers and local shelters experience a significant surge in lost/missing/stray dogs who become frightened and confused, and run away, even well-trained ones. Fireworks and sometimes the frenzy of outdoor cookouts can be extremely stressful on a dog. It is better to keep them indoors in a quiet and safe place rather than lose them. And keep them leashed or securely confined when outside.
I suspect that that the Northernmost MA highways to New Hampshire will be packed this weekend with folks driving over the border to refresh their beer inventories and to avoid the Taxachusetts sales tax. How liquor stores within 15 miles of the border in MA survive is beyond me.
DougDG.......prayers and the hope you are feeling better and are following the Doctor's orders. Please let us know when it is OK to resume our unbridled harassment of you.
SJ.......hope your better half is recovering nicely and she doesn't give you a fat lip.
RT.......happy anniversary!!!!! What memorable gift did you get for yourself her?
AF Ray........the Red Sox forgot how to hit. What a slump!!!! I know this turn of events must disturb you and JoeyD terribly, but I am there for you.
JoeyD.......I hate moving, am ashamed to admit I still have unpacked boxes from a move over two decades ago.
Where is the Chief?????
RaySP.......bet you wish you had your knee done sooner. I did with mine, more than once. Sounds like you are going to have to spend some serious coin on that equipment.......unless you buy your own airplane and take flying lessons.
Laz.........is something wrong with your alarm clock? Whatever happened to the tried and true credo "Don't do today what you can put off until tomorrow."
Fife.......don't forget to polish the cannons and restock the rum inventory in the hold of your yatchet.
V8.......did I read Rock Island?
HudsonJohn.....hope you are not on call this weekend for poer outages and telephone pole replacement oversight duties due to the unplanned meeting between the poles and some who are OUI.
Dennis.......hope your cranky back cleared up.
Chuck........I think it is high time you made a road trip and took in an Indians home game. You deserve it. maybe you could hook up with SJ and Charlie and catch a Tigers/Indians game.
Charlie........if you didn't take the "Creeping Charlie" comment personally, then we are not trying hard enough.
Buckeye.......are we all invited to your birthday bash next week?
Roy........my theory is that any college that is too far away for the youngsters to blast home and interrup your newfound peace is just fine. Ask DougM.
DougM........have you dialed into the short list of a vehicle replacement? Or is there some irreconcileable difference of opinion amongst the rest of the family?
JimmyT.......not much out of you about the Mustang GT. Isn't it fast enough to catch Boysenberry, or are your power shifting skills still somewhat suspect?
Banks.......with all of the work on your plate, when do you find time to relax and just do nothing?
MikeC.......got into a conversation with a couple of soccer guys the other night while waiting for a pizza. Could not make hide nor hair of what they were talking about.
Later, gang! Have a safe one!
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Lunch Time:
SPMan, Ray good news on the knee.
Buckeye, If it was your anniversary, Happy Anniversary. If not, the best to the other couple and I hope that you had a great time.
SJ, Great news about Granny.
RT Happy Anniversary.
RI52, Jack, We are supposed to be working 4, 10hr days, but i have to work OT tomorrow and I am on vacation next week. Luckily, I am not on call this Holiday.
AF53, Did you stop at Peterson's this trip?
Anyone hear from the Chief?
Have a Great Day,
John
sir james I granny's doing great this morning, I'm glad she finally had it done....S.J.
granny's doing great this morning, I'm glad she finally had it done....S.J.
Glad to hear she is on the mend.
Mornin' All.
Very busy day yesterday, possibly too much so. Went with "the warden" for her MD appointment then both had a couple qts of blood drawn. Afterwards initiated transfer of my ER records to our "primary care" provider, in my estimation the level of care is a little bit better and almost everything is there in house. A quick visit to the grocery then home, went for a short walk after dinner last nite.
The warden has me on restriction today.
No museum tomorrow and Monday the 4th is extremely doubtful.
Later All !
p.s._Buckeye, Did you get the Trainworld LGB Sale flyer "Circus Goods Car w/sound" at a very nice price. Bet BB would love it.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Good afternoon everyone. Got the news on right now and they are continuing the story of the trial for the mother of the little 2yo girl in Florida....shame. I just wish that the media would not show this stuff and sensationalize the story. I guess it must be a slow news week or something.
Oh, Buckeye, were you gone? Just kidding....I thought that was you flying over our house.Ray, you may want to check on line for a source for those batteries. Also, you may be able to rent some batteries for any vacation/trip plans from the local medical supply place.
It is my son's birthday this weekend, so we are having a little party tomorrow and then he is getting together with some friends at Chuck-E-cheese on Saturday. All small plans, which is how we like it. May run some trains for the kids....we shall see.
Hope everyone has a blessed day.Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Good morning all,
Beautiful day here but hot. Forcast is for near 100 through the weekend. We went walking this morning in the shade of the oak trees at the park. They have a circular walkway under the trees that is ideal for hot weather.
Jack, you're right! I don't want to spend that kind of money on something you rarely use.
Dennis, I have been searching on line for suppliers and good prices. Even checked Ebay but cheapest one was just under $300 each. There is a place that will rent them to you for $50 each per week but they are located in Charlotte, North Carolina and I'm on the West coast. However they will express ship them to you but I would still need a few days to do that. I would like to find a place here in my neck of the woods to deal with. Even if you own your own "extra" batteries, some airlines still require a 48 hour notice to fly with oxygen equipment. I'm sure I could work out something for a normal vacation trip but emergency travel would be a problem. My own oxygen equipment supplier does not handle extra batteries. Go figure? I did talk to someone at Southwest Airlines and they told me that if I had my own batteries and a letter from my doctor about my needs, that I could fly right away if I had to providing they had space available. I usually fly American but Southwest is good about letting seniors go without reservation as long as they have space available. I would feel a lot better if I had something in writing from any airline. I would not want any surprises at the gate.
Might go look at sale on gas bar-b-Ques today. Just have to figure out how to get one home since they don't deliver. I'll call my buddy with a van.
DougDa, take care of yourself and listen to your warden. The club can wait.
Buckeye Riveter 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.
I marked a day on each week in red on the calendar for your BD. At the end of the year I can hang it up as a Christmas decoration. By then, your weekly cake and ice cream will have me ready to play Santa Clause with out padding!
Pat
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Think good thoughts, do good deeds!
Thanks for all the wishes on our anniversary guys. Wife didn't get any trains this year basicly all we did was stay home and had a nice dinner just the 2 of us.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Passing through. Watered garden, mowed the backyard [front too dry] and sprayed everything. Had only 1/4 inch here this week. Temps to 99 for Sunday and Monday. No rain in sight. Did get a little over 1 inch at lake house. Out the door and back Monday AM.
Later
BTW: RT, quit changing the heading.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
sorry chief haven't done that in a while like the first day of the month all the others is someone else mine always said "plenty of grits for the yanks to buildmountains out of" or something like that.
Laz....Thank you for wishing me and Mrs. Buckeye a Happy Anniversary.
Doug el Grumpo....Haven't seen flyer. Was it at Trainworld?
Pat......Haven't you gotten your invitation yet to the BD party?
Jack.....Absolutely. This is the 7th birthday I've had this year.
fifedog....We were really good looking back then in that photo.
79 now had AC on today.
I goofed off after shopping this morning but spent the evening sitting on the patio. Ah summer. Got a fresh supply of banilla and rootbeer. Come on by in the thingy..S.J.
Good evening all!
Just got the bad news about a project that will tie me up for an extra 16 hours a week through the end of the year. Looking towards it though as it's a worthwhile project that is much needed. As for last night's game, it's times like these I really enjoy, because it means spending quality time with the kids and we all enjoy ourselves. We share the highes of winning and the lows of losing, you can't put a price on that. The only bad thing is that our next game is July 26 and we might go through withdraws!
HudsonJohn - When we have night games it's too hard to make a stop at Peterson's. We are all leaving straight from work and the drive is just about 1 hour and 30 min to the stadium.
RT - Let me join in wishing you "A Happy Anniversary" How many?
Buckeye - Happy Anniversay! How many? (alot of June brides?)
Traindood - I agree that money can't buy everything. If that were true we would win every year. It's nice to see teams like the Royals and Twins do well with the means they have. Smart ownership.
Night all!
Mid 90's with matching humidity today. Chiller on the west side of the plant is down for a while too - really steamy out there on the production floor.
How about those Tigers! Might as well enjot it - all star break is fast approaching.
All for onw.
Good evening all,
We celebrated our 7y/o son's birthday tonight even though it is not until tomorrow. We have miniature golf, bowling, and plenty of other goofing on the agenda for tomorrow so we figured we would take care of the cake and presents tonight - he didn't seem to mind. So, in about 90 minutes he will be officially 8. July is a busy month for us with birthdays: as just mentioned, one boy turns 8 on the 1st; the baby boy turns 1 on the 7th; and our princess turns 10 on the 23rd. One of my brother's birthdays is on the 7th as well.
Jack - I'm not going to gloat about how AWESOME the Yankees are now playing. We don't mind moving since we are used to it. It's not as bad either because we can have the Air Force hire a packing/moving company for us.
Dennis - I hope you have a great time with your birthday boy this weekend.
RT and Buckeye - Congratulations on the anniversaries! I'm sorry for missing that earlier.
SJ - I'm glad as is well with Granny. Did you cook her dinner?
Traindood - I am very excited about watching professional Japanese baseball. They have a lot of talent and the fans are very in to their teams.
Good night,
Joe
Jack,
I haven't had time the past few days to do anything with it. The plenum cover that I ordered showed up, so I'll try to get that done this weekend. I took it out in traffic monday night for about 20 miles. I only stalled once at a light on a hill accidentally. That worked out well though since I had a guy in a chevy pickup on my bumper for at least three miles. After I rolled back a bit, he kept his distance.
Buckeye Riveter finally have been able to get to the forum. So, HOW HAVE YOU ALL BEEN?
By golly Buckeye we are all JUST FINE!
Buckeye Riveter 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.
You got something there.... (ignoring your lack of proper punctuation - BTW it's proper use is "y'all")
Busy day today. Most of the day outdoors. Cleaned trucks, cleaned boat. Aired up tires on trucks, boat, wifes car, spares. Helped son mow lawn. Cleaned pool. Took junk to the dump. Did I mention it was a balmy 99?
Busy weekend coming up and busy week next week - vacation
Doug da G - good to hear you are doing well!
Fife - we will be cutting the water this coming week!
Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow!
Regards, Roy
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