Re: RE:COFFEE POT #8 August 2011 for all to take a drink and chat. 6+ years and going. Plenty of better coffee and sweet ice tea to drink. Plenty of GRITS and Cheerios for the heart.

[ChiefEagles]

RockIsland52

Banks:

Hello all,

......I got to see the B-17 from the Collings Foundation flying nearby today. Very awe inspiring. Check them out here   www.collingsfoundation.org/menu Their Wings Of Freedom tour is at the Altoona / Blair County airport till Monday

 

Banks........the Collings Foundation tour visits my home town in September with the B17 Flying Fortress, the B24 Liberator, and the P51 Mustang.  My town airport is about 5 miles West of me and the planes fly right over my house at low altitude!!!!!  Hope to be taking the family to see the planes up close and personal, as we have done in the past.  A sight (and sounds) to see.  You can take a ride in them too.

www.collingsfoundation.org

Jack 

Hope my REB pilots are flying them.  Bombs away!!!!!!!

Get well Chuck.  BTW: we called him Toots for a while.  He posted one day back years ago, his trains TOOTED.

Had big storm.  Lots of lightning, pitch black sky and beatring rains.  We are now under a flash flood warning.  Bet pond filled up.

BTW: found this afternoon that someone took their 4 wheeler and broke off a big 4X4 post I had to cement in at the back cable [pulled it up last year this time].  Lifted it up and drove in.  Deputy did not want to track it back home.  Now big rains so can't.  Fred's trail camera had dead batteries so no photos for the last 5 days.   Seems Fred's camera is not working everytime we have a "visitor".   Pam did see an unruly white guy with long flowing hair [yes not helment] riding a big green 4 wheeler on Redford Place Drive [Major street in major subdivision] around 3 PM today.  Where were the Police?????

Later.

PS: 2 1/4 inches of rain in 30 to 40 minutes.

[8ntruck]

Sunny and humid this weekend.

Cleaned up storm damaged branched yesterday.  Got them out on the curb for the city to pick up.  My wife and I asw Cowboys & Aliens today.  Fun movie.  Plucked the habinaero peppers yesterday - they are in the dehydrator.

Picked my Sante Fe Conventional Classic up at the LHS Saturday.  Pulmore motor, good horn, magnetraction, and electronic e-unit.  Really miss the buzz of the old electromechanical e-units though - quiet just dosen't seem quite right.  Here is a picture:

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All for now.

[cheapclassics]

Good morning all,

Laz, thanks for the update.  Prayers for Chuck and all.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[RockIsland52]

Good Mornin' Ya'll From Overcast Taxachusetts,

Thank you Buckeye and Laz for the update on Chuck.  Like so many of us, I don't feel much like posting.  Maybe later.  Prayers continue. 

Jack

[ChiefEagles]

Morning.  Bright and beautiful day.  Fresh after the Lord washed everything.  Out to run a few errands and then hit the road for lake house.  Rained some there too.  Will check pond.  Bet it filled.  Got to drop of a big fat opposum that has been hiding in the garage behind Wifey's junk.  No more free loading cat food.  Have a great week.

Prayers for Chuck.

[sir james I]

Good morning

57 this morning, a sad sign of things to come. 8 nice looking set, I like that Lionel is doing the old sets for us. Of course there's a forum that loves to tell us about every little thing that's not the same. Actually the new ones are better in most ways. Fried egg w/sausage patti for breakfast...S.J.

[Anonymous]

Mornin' Fellas.

Not much going on these days... just really enjoying fatherhood.

for Chuck

picked up the missing piece of track on Saturday and started realigning the bridges... this really sucks! Each abutement has to be rebuilt from scratch because they can't be reused (can't just turn the bridges 180 degrees because the track doesn't align properly). A minor pain the grand scheme of things, just frustrating that I didn't think to have the bridges aligned this way to begin with.

I am back to work today (well was back last Wednesday), this is the first full day of the first full week back.

[cnw1995]

Aloha. Beautiful day for another long walk up to the Apple store to pick up a fixed laptop. Any ideas what this could be - my brother bought it. It's big and appears to look almost like felt mounted on a matte background. It is framed.

[laz 57]

Hi GUYZ,

  Continued prayers for CHUCK.

Last day o vacation have in service tomorrow.  Took MINNIE on a nice 3.65 mile run on the rails to trails tract at her favorite place the Ned Smith lands.  She ran great but we didn't see any deer for her to chaase.  Today just gonna have fun with her.  Wife had in service today so its just me and MINNIE.

Stay frosty,

laz57

[Hudson#685]

Lunchtime,

Thanks for the update on Chuck. Continued Prayers for Chuck.

Chuck, hang in there. Do not give up.

John

[Buckeye Riveter]

I hope this will post.

Yes, as Laz stated there has been no change in Chuck's condition as of last night when I talked with his wife Paula.  He is highly sedated.  Paula is exhausted.  She spends 4-5 hours with Chuck in ICU everyday. 

[MichRR714]

cnw1995

I don't know but I like it :)

[SPMan]

Buckeye, thanks for the update on Chuck.  Add my prayers to the rest

Got a phone call from a long lost widow of my late best friend who I came out West with in 1958.  It's funny how we all go our separate ways over the years.  It was difficult to communicate with her since she is 180 degrees away from my thoughts on religion, politics, current events, whatever.  The problem I had was not wanting to talk about the same subject for an hour on the phone.  I finally had to excuse myself after I got burned out.  I wish her well and send my prayers but we just aren't on the same page anymore.

V8, enjoy your trip

Finished off the last of my prednisone medicine yesterday.  Today I'm on my own so far.  Can't take Aleve just yet because I'm on another med today that might conflict so only thing left is Tylenol if needed for rest of today.  I'm getting tired of juggling medicine.

later,

Ray

 

 

[ChiefEagles]

lionroar88

Mornin' Fellas.

Not much going on these days... just really enjoying fatherhood.

 

Out the door to lake house.

[Demay]

Good evening all,

This is my last week of work here at Vance AFB.  After Friday, I am on leave for about 10 days and then I will be in Alabama (Yank invasion) for six weeks to attend Professional Military Education.  When that is over the family and I fly out to Japan.  I just found out all of our stuff going to Japan weighed 10,300 pounds; it filled 12 large crates.  We also placed about 1,400 pounds into storage.  I packaged all the train items into their original boxes if I had them.  Only some of the buildings are going to Japan, the rest are in storage.  All of the trains are going.  I was able to give the layout platform for a friend from church.  I bought an HO starter set for him to set up for his kids.  He is a fine man: he and his wife have two grown kids of their own but have since adopted five.  He doesn't earn a great deal of money, but he is faithful to the Lord and provides a great home for those kids.  Giving him the layout platform and buying the set was the least I could do. 

Jack – AF Ray and I are not worried at all.  The Yankees are playing pretty decent right now and are getting healthier. 

Jim SP – I have been eyeing up some nice Tinplate offerings, but due to the upcoming move I have been hesitant to pull the trigger.  I don’t have any Tinplate items right now, but recently they have become very appealing to me. 

I'll keep praying for Chuck and his family.

Joe

[Anonymous]

Christina would like to thank her CTT Grandpas and Uncles for the lovely 'It's a Girl!' boxcar. If I could get her to sit still for more than 2 seconds I would take a picture of her with it and post it! The GCs will come in handy buying diapers for Ms Poops-a-lot. We have gone through over 100 diapers in a week! At this rate the reusable diapers sure are looking like a wise investment!

BTW - when it arrived today I received a call from The Q 'Can you explain to me what this Lionel box is doing on the front porch?' "No. But I have a feeling it is something from the CTT guys." 'What did you buy now?' "Nothing! Just open it and find out." 'OK. I will when my friend leaves.'  About an hour later 'The guys sent her a really cute boxcar! It says "It's a Girl" on it.' "OH! They probably got it for her because I mentioned that I want to get the Lionel Girls Train for her." 'OH JEEZUS! She doesn't need that RIGHT now!' hehehehehe

[rtraincollector]

Brent

[Anonymous]

Christina getting ready for bed


and with her new Boxcar

[dwiemer]

Good evening everyone.  Thanks for the update on Chuck.  Will remember Paula in my prayers as well, I am sure she is exhausted with all this.  No matter the outcome, she will have her hands full for some time.

Joe, Hope your transition is smooth.  You going to be by Montgomery?  My MIL lives there.  With regard to any tinplate purchases, if I were in your shoes, I would hold off and see what I can pick up over in Japan with some of their old Post War items.  They would add a novel touch to your inventory....something to remember your travels with.

Brent, isn't fatherhood great?  My daughter just came over and gave me a big hug and a kiss on the cheek and said "I Love You Daddy, Good Night"....makes it all worth it.  I am sure Doug M., will back me up on this...you may want more before long.

Well, I have to get to bed as we have a very early bible study and then work.  Hope everyone has a blessed night.
God Bless,
Dennis

[anjdevil2]

Quick Post....dinner is almost ready...and the Princess is cooking!

for Chuck & Paula....Get Well soonest!

Like Brent and the Q, I am also enjoying fatherhood..... college is coming around, and I just got the first semester bill... I was a little, um, shocked, but I was OK with it.  She is fun to be around and enjoying our time immensely.  She sees her aunt and uncle a lot, especially since they are so close.   She walks the mile to their house, no problem.  She also enjoyed the 9/11 Memorial Run and met practically the whole fire dept.  Our Chief even asked her to join....and she is considering it.

Was a good weekend, we saw Fright Night yesterday and it was a good vampire picture, not bad.

OK will check back when I can, Hang in there, Blueberry!!

for our intentions !!!

 

[Hudson#685]

Good Evening,

Brent, enjoy your daughter. They grow up too fast. Make great memories together.

John

[Hudson#685]

Rich,

The Princess is cooking. i hope you have the engine outside and the hoses charged.

Just Kidding,

John

[sir james I]

Good Evening

A really nice day in the 70s with a breeze and windows open.

Brent the baby's growing already, cherish every minute and don't trust today's electronics, put those pictures in print. No big news today, I did some things, I did some nothings. Got plenty of banilla for tonight's trip...S.J.

[AF53]

Evening all! Not much going on tonight, my son just finished changing my oil and later this week two new tires. Between him and my two daughters I think I have it pretty good!

To here you guys mention about tin plated cars, and they are nice, I feel the same way about pre 1930 tin lithograph cars. If I see one in good shape it's hard to resist. Marx kept making them into the 1950's, and although they may seem a little toyish, they are still collectable. 

Brent - A lifetime of happiness for you nad your wife! It's the hardest job in the world, raing a child, but the most rewarding!

Dennis - My two daughters at ages of 30 and 28 still say "I Love You Daddy, Good Night". I am very fortunate!

JoeD - Wed night in da Bronx! Looks like we'll be seeing CC pitch.

Chuck - Don't give up! Prayers for you and your family.

Good night all!

Ray

 

 

[laz 57]

Hi GUYZ,

  Continued prayers for CHUCK and PAULA.

BRENT cool pic with the newbie, enjoy her to the fullest.

laz57

[8ntruck]

Sunny/rainy 80's today.

Continued prayers for Chuck & family.

[dougdagrump]

Evenin' All.

Thanks for the update Buckeye. Prayers continue for Toots & Paula.

Brent, Be glad you are using disposables, rinsing out diapers is not something you want to do. Just enjoy the time you guys will have together.

Visited my dentist today to give him a list of my meds and make a tentative appointment for later this week, pending approval tomorrow by my cardio doc.

Missed out on a "When Mars Attacks" flying saucer on da-bay, thought it would make an interesting piece for halloween.

Rich, Sounds like you are having to much fun.

Later all, gotta go clean up the spaghetti & meatball mess. Getting used to low sodium cooking.

[Demay]

Good evening,

I stayed at work until 1900 tonight.  The wife and kids are spending the week at the in-laws while I finish out the last week of work so working late is not an issue.  I am staying in the base lodging (similar to a hotel) which is quite nice - free Internet and coffee.  I went for a quick run and watched some LLWS; the team from PA is doing very well.

Brent - My wife and I are using cloth (reusable) diapers with this child.  He is now 13 months and it has not been as bad as I thought.  The initial cost may seem a little steep but it is much cheaper in the long run.  We attached a separate rinsing head/hose to our toilet which allowed us to easily rinse the diapers into the toilet. 

Dennis - I may take your advice.  I knew the Japanese were fans of HO but I was not aware of any tinplate or O offerings.  You are correct; I will be in the Montgomery area. 

AF Ray - Have fun at the game.  It should be exciting to see CC pitch and hopefully you'll get to see DJ tie or pass Rod Carew on the all-time hits list.  The Rangers beat the Sox tonight.

Good night,

Joe

[Brutus]

Prayers for Chuck and Paula

My lovely daughter is a teen now - it's official.  I had the ceremonial piece of daddy size cake

Brent - Big Congrats man, there is a lot of love there, enjoy it all your life!

DO NOT USE REUSABLE DIAPERS.  ICK.  The frequency will go down soon, although the loads will be bigger

TARDIS is ready and we have a  guest driver, John Baker (English).  He has a wide knowledge of TARDIS control and engineering, so we shall be in good hands!

[cheapclassics]

Good morning all,

Continued prayers for Chuck and Paula.  Brent, your news and photos are a ray of sunshine here.  Nice picture, Doug M.   Tmcc Man, belated greeetings on your latest postings.  May have some minor collecting news to note in a few days. 

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana