Good evening everyone. Had a little bit of a rain storm here. On Friday, we had quite a bit of rain....which was needed. It also softened the ground a bit so I could drive a post 18" into the ground for a new mail box. "Wicked" was a good play. Not as good as Les Mis, or Phantom, but still good. Had a great time and wife enjoyed the anniversary as well as it was her birthday today. Also had a long day of it as after we drove back from Atlanta, we were invited to some friends house. Had dinner and nice converastion, but we were exhausted. Church this morning was very good, but now it is good to just relax.
Don, sorry to hear about your uncle, but glad for things with the coming together of family. Our time here is limited and far too short to allow any minor issues get in the way....and they are all minor when compared to eternity. Good luck with things.
Doug(not a grump), hope they are able to get everything straight on your meds and with time, your strength comes back to you. Regarding Flat Screen TVs, from what I understand, most reputable brands are made in like one or two factories (sounds like trains). Anyway, they have the same innards, and most functions. Once you get beyond the real cheap makes, the others should last and perform well. We have two 46" Toshiba Regza models that we have liked. We got the first at Circuit City before they went out of business. Second one we got at Sam's Club. I think the second one was about $500-$600 around Christmas. We got a surround system with ours and it really makes for some good movies. Also got blackout curtains that cover the whole back of the house as it is all windows. Speaking of windows, the deal with Plasma is that it doesn't hold up with exposure to a decent amount of sunlight. Also, viewing can be lessened with bright light. With LCD, the problem can be the clarity of the screen when seen at a angle. This would make for less than best performance if you had a wide seating arrangement with viewers at a sharp side angle to the TV.
Chief, sorry to have sent the heavy rains...but the fox and deer told me you needed it up there. Hope all is well on your end...speaking of ends, hope for a good report for Fife!
God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Evening, Guys!
Chuck & Dougnotta - and you too Fifey...
Spent the day with the Princess yesterday (I promised her frozen yogurt), as I went to get my hairs shortened. Went shopping and then went to the Italian-American Festival during the afternoon. Met up with my God-daughter and her family spent some time with them then went home.
I eventually went back for a sausage sandwich and entertainment by Louis Prima, Jr and his band. Nice Italian boy..... Fireworks ensued thereafter and I was home by 11:30 PM.
Got no call about my Super 50/50 winnings......maybe next year
Jack and you Red Sox fans - I love this commercial about the "new" guy that's a Red Sox Fan....sorry for the poor quality...Yankees have Home Field through out the playoffs.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mgWjFRwkAus
Giants swat the birds aside this afternoon....nice and convincing win in Philly. NHL in 2 weeks Go Devils!!
That's all from Exit 8...
I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.I am the venom in your skin --- Breaking Benjamin
Very cool to cold out in STL today. Also very damp after all this rain we have been having. I still need to mow the front and side, but it's just too wet. Oh well - nice day overall and met up with my in-laws for dinner at Culvers.
Prayers for Ray, Roy, Doug, Chuck and all the rest of us and our intentions.
Tardis will launch in a few minutes, just checking the scope now
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good Evening All...
Had a great weekend, both shows were 1/2 day events, and we did very well. That always help in this economy. We just finished reviewing health care options and various plans. Man is it ever getting impossible, premiums at $1300/mth, then $50 copay!! :(
Got home yesterday about 1:30pm, was feeling kind of tired and decided to take a nap, ended up sleeping 16 hours!! Can't believe it, woke up for dinner then a short while latter fell back to sleep and slept till this morning. Did have extra energy this afternoon, got the wiring finished in my shed, and that sure has been a major improvement.
Going to have eyes tested tomorrow, probably end up with new glasses as well.
Thanks for the thoughts regarding my uncle. Just as you suggested Doug, there were a LOT of very good memories, he was my favorite uncle. Unfortunately he had a really rough life, there were always significant issues going on, lot of them he brought on his self, but he was very good natured, and always a lot of fun to be around. I know he is in a better place, and finally at peace.
Sure glad to hear the progress of both Doug and Chuck, home cooking, taking it easy and getting rest is definetly the answer.
Charlie, My sister live in Gaylord. As a matter of fact the older niece is running for City Council this year. I hope she does well. I have never been there, but from what Ive read it seems to be somewhat of a resort area, and is definetly where snow starts.
Been reading a really great book, "Nothing Like It In The World", by Stephen Ambrose. It is about the development and building of the Transcontinental Railroad. It is definetly one the best books I have read. Would strongly recommend it.
Hope Roy, and Fife get better quick.
Going to go check out the Sunday Photos.
Take care
Don
Hi all! Just read the past weeks events. These 75+ hour weeks aren't good for posting! Or reading!
Chuck - Nice to be home, good to see you"re getting better.
Jack - Probably the worst sinking feeling you"ve had, the past two months. But with all those injuries not much you could do.
JoeD - Tue nights game was great even though Mo already had 602. We partied all game long knowing it was our last for the year.
NJDevil - (See JoeD)
HudsonJohn - Thanks for your help tonight along with SJ and Brutus (hope I didn't miss anyone)
Good night
Ray
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cool 67 degrees. Maybe rain today.
I am a little tired today. Had a restless night. I will be taking a nap today. Taking pain relief pills for the exercise pain. This is going to take some time to get back to normal.
Dining car is here with Cherrios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Monday.
Chuck
Hi GUYZ,
A bit muggy here but suppose to cool down by friday.
DOUGDAGRUMP, slow and steady will get you there, all in the pace. LG TV we got a HD 1080 55 inch flat screen when I put on the addition. Love it especially for drag racing and ball games.
CHUCK great to follow you in the morning posts again. Take it easy buddy.
Stay frosty,
laz57
Chuck....No cheerios?
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
Chuck --
Sure good to see you posting again, a true blessing!
We've been home almost a week now, great trip to the Rockies -- I sure wouldn't mind living in Colorado ... sadly, many millions of other folks feel the same way.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
jonadel Chuck -- Sure good to see you posting again, a true blessing! We've been home almost a week now, great trip to the Rockies -- I sure wouldn't mind living in Colorado ... sadly, many millions of other folks feel the same way.
Yes, any place is better than Ioway. [even Ohizo]
Still cloudy here. Hope to get the grass done before noon. Will hit the road after that.
Glad to see all you workers out and going this AM. SS check due soon so keep up the good work.
All have a great week.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Aloha. Rainy morning in Chicago but I can see the sun coming. Boy, the Bears sure looked awful. I had a long nap during the game since I was up too late the night before cleaning up after the bride's cooking club. Roy, 'Things to Come' is a great movie - as you said, kind of slow but worth it for the models. Tony Stewart sure seems to come alive at the right time in the Chase. Not sure of my #88. Don B, I just finished that Ambrose book! A good read. Kevin, had to look up Marseilles, IL. Never been down that way. Isn't this pretty - a shot of Penny station
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Mornin' boys. Overcast and humid here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Still sore. Don't like pain med, but need it every 4-6. Need some LAX, and I don't mean lacrosse.
dwiemer - I remember how cold the OR was, then lights out.
fifedog dwiemer - I remember how cold the OR was, then lights out.
Well, I am on call and so will be going in later. After dropping kids off at school, wife and I had to go get our finger prints and a background check done for the adoption. Now, my job is to get copies of our marriage license and get some paperwork to the agency.
It is supposed to be back in the 90s today. Hope it doesn't get too hot as I have to go into the attic to run a electrical box/line to which will be the outlet for the security camera system.
Our daughter is getting ready to be baptised. Our church requires the child and the family to go through a class before hand. This being the case, the week after this class will be when my dad is down, so the baptism will have grandpa here for it. Means a lot to us and to our daughter.
Glad to see Chuck, Doug, Don, Bob, etc. posting. I enjoy coming here to read from each of you and such an absence caused by life's issues in certainly noticed.
Good Morning
64, woke up to a rainy morning.
Doug M why did you have to clean up after Ks cooking club? Have you been a bad boy and being punished? Forgot to mention the Lions come from behind win yesterday, we fans have waited a long time just hoping they would win a game. Had a nice chat with some of the guys last night. Chief thanks for reminding me, forgot about my SS arriving on the 21st. I don't get very much from them they count my federal pension as income....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
dbaker48 Charlie, My sister live in Gaylord. As a matter of fact the older niece is running for City Council this year. I hope she does well. I have never been there, but from what Ive read it seems to be somewhat of a resort area, and is definetly where snow starts.
Don, Gaylord is not very far from my cabin. Yes.. plenty of snow :)
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
SJ said 'Doug M why did you have to clean up after Ks cooking club? Have you been a bad boy and being punished?' I was being nice. Especially since they went out afterwards until midnight.
Good morning all, I finally got in touch with Verizon after four days to get repair man out to fix back up battery system which is beeping. They put it in the attic which I can't reach myself. It has failed three times in less than 6 months. I asked for a more accessible location.. We will see what they do.
I have done some research about flying back East with oxygen etc and think I understand what to do now if and when I go. It all depends on my own health issues.. I think sister is going back for more radiation treatment this week. Have not had an update yesterday. Need to call her.
Don, I have that book, "Nothing Like it in the World" Ambrose is one of my favorite historian/writers. I have read several of his books on WWII. Great book! Unfortunately, he died too early. He was a good guy.
Chuck, I suppose being tired is normal when you are trying to get back to normal but take it easy and do what they tell you. Hope it gets a little bit easier each day.
We have had cloudy mornings for a few days but that's good. It keeps it cool.
Did not watch any football games this week end. Saw a little of the golf tournament but don't know any of the current leaders. All the old familier names are becoming also rans. Time marches on.
Have a good week all,
SPMan
Lunch Time:
Humid overcast day here in NJ with a 20% chance of rain and tomorrow is another story.
Chuck, glad to see you posting.
SJ, Continued progress with Granny.
Doug M, Sometimes the little things, like cleaning up pay off later.
Fife, Hang in there.
Doug, not the grump, hang in there.
Prayer request: We seem to hve pretty good results here. A few weeks back during our storm restoration efforts we had 2 of our gas company employees hurt, when they were called to a home for an overheated boiler. As they were going down the basement stairs, it exploded, the steps collapsed. They were burnt and suffered major injuries. They are in the St Barnabas Burn Unit. One of the victim's kdneys stopped, but they started them again. The other faces surgery for his internal damage. Over the weekend, on the electric side, one of our underground Techs was injured in a flash. He is in the same burn unit. Thanks. These guys all have families that count on them.
Sorry if I forgot someone. Too much on my mind.
John
Spanky.......most of my posts are Cliffs Notes versions. Lost one this morning, don't know where it went.
Later gang.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Afternoon All.
Chuck, Ditto on the Cheerios this morning.
Well it looks as if SWMBO won't be getting a new flatscreen. Had a local repair guy, former SONY repair tech in the Chicago area, to look at it and it is a minor repair. She's not overly happy but with some of the medical expenses the past few months as well as the possibility of more coming up our "disposable income" has taken a beating. Thank goodness for insurance or we would be in deep doodoo.
A friend sent me a link that I thought some of you guys mite like. It's Oshkosh by gosh: http://www.twaseniorsclub.org/Oshkosh.html . Sure had fun flying in some of those little puddle jumpers, especially the open cockpit biplanes.
John, Prayers for your co-workers.
Will check in later.
P.S. Thanks for the good thoughts guys, truly appreciated.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Doug, thank you! Love that oshkosh stuff. Great pictures.
Good Evening
64 now, stopped raining about noon. Granny's upstairs attempting her first night in bed since her surgery. I think she will be ok. Banilla is ready for the thingy...S.J.
Good evening all,
I went to church and Sunday school yesterday morning and then I was busy the rest of the day finishing up some homework and paper assignments. Today was a busy day as well, but I managed to get ahead on my class work so now I can enjoy the MNF game. So far it is all field goals. The Yankees and Sox are both losing right now - I wonder if the Yankees are letting the Rays beat them.
Chuck - Please take it easy; we want your recovery to go extremely well.
Dennis - FBC-Prattville is having a men's event to watch Courageous. I would like to see it but my schedule will not allow it right now.
AF Ray - I'm glad you were able to enjoy the game. Now it's time to get ready for the playoffs.
Hudson John - I'll pray for those men and their families.
Good night,
Joe
Good evening guys. Had a good, but busy day. Not much in the way of cases, but did have a lot of admin paper work. Just as I finished my work, get a call from my bride that they were down in X-ray dept. for my daughter's MRI. Went down and spent a bit of time with her getting that done. Kid is a trooper, she remained completely still for the 40 minutes it took. Tech thought she had fallen asleep, but she was just doing as told. Came home to find a message from agency that the initial paperwork that locks in the adoption of our son was sent to China. Still waiting on the referral of our daughter, but we are half way there.
John, I most certainly will pray for your co-workers. Dangerous work going into situations like that. I am glad they are at St. Barnabas. It is a good place for burns and is also regarded highly for their treatment of strokes. A group of us went to see a presentation from a Elizabeth firefighter who had gotten caught in a flashover a number of years ago. He had the Nomex suit on that kept him alive through the inferno, all except his gloves which had been wet from an earlier job, so he only wore his department issue ones. His hands and face were all that had any burns, and he went to St. B's which delivered great care. I will pray for God's guidance to those caring for them and also for His peace for them and their families through this difficult time.
Well, I have to get going as I have some homework for my bible study in the morning. Hope each of you has a blessed night.Dennis
John - prayers for your friends and co-workers, that's tough man. Continued prayers for the other potters and for our friends and families. Bone tired and we were up last night with some illness in the house. Everything seems to be a lot better, but can't wait to hit the hay. TTFN!
Evening all!
John - prayers for your co-workers
Still dry here and lakes drying up. No real rain in sight.
Buckeye - where have you been dood?
Dennis - glad the anniv went well!
Don B - Nothing Like It In the World is a great book. Ambrose was given unprecedented access to the UPs archives for research. You will also enjoy "Undaunted Courage" by Ambrose about Lewis and Clark journey.
Chuck - hang in there! It is going to get better.
Have a great evening all!
Regards, Roy
Good Evening.....
Prayers for John's co-workers, a whole other section of heroes that we take for granted.
Regarding the Ambrose book, what I find so interesting is all the historical facts that are factored in, not just another surface reaccount of a well told story. Looking forward to reading more of his works!
Had a really great day today! Had a couple of Dr appointments. First, the GP, was a follow up on blood work results. The Dr was impressed that all the scores were significantly improved, and had lost 8 lbs. since July visit. Wanted to know what I had done, told her I sent the wife back east for a month, and I worked around the house, and re-did the exercise room and made it usable, dusting off all the equip and even used it a couple of times. So she said to keep it up and continue to do what I was doing! So I will keep the stuff dusted everyday.
Then went to the eye Dr., for a diabetic retina exam., that was all positive, with no issues. Did end up with a minor change in the prescription. Dr was trying to convince me to get the "newest" technology, "High Def lenses", and the prices have come down considerably, "not much increase from conventional lenses". (Conventional lenses were $235, High Def lenses $470, AND they do not come with audio either.) So will be taking a pass on that. Spent most of the afternoon inside watching old westerns due to having eyes dilated.
Just a few minutes ago heard a splash in the pool, went out and checked it out, and a opossom had decided to take a dip. Help encourage him (it) out and it took off down the river channel.
Chris is off on another field trip this weekend, going out to the Marble Mountains between Barstow and Laughlin.
I don't understand the lack of rainfall this year in Texas. I thought there was more there than here, sometimes it seems Ol' Mother Nature is working against us.
Got the CTT today, looks like its been through a ringer, but it is intact. Jon when is your layout being featured.
Later All, Hope everyone continues to mend, and job hunts are beneficial.
Busy weekend. Discovered that I was about 6 pages behind on the pot.
My wife worked the kid's craft table during the art festival downtown Saturday. This meant that I got drafted to help set up, take down and run errands. On the positive side of that, the kid's area was just around the corner from the LHS. Stopped in and visited for a while. Picked up the Polar Express reefer I had ordered too.
Lawn work, a window rebuild project and the F1 race took up Sunday.
Back to work today.
Good morning all,
It is rainy in SE Indiana. Lucas and fiancee came home for a quick visit last night. Work went well. Boys got a good draw for tourney, but the girls..... Regular fare on the dining car. TBIL after the game (if we have it), and I can drive. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Very muggy here can't wait til weekend, suppose to get cooler? Did workout this morning and sweated quite good.
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