Bob,
What happened to the smoke unit? You could have sent it back and I would have sent another one no charge. I hear you about too many projects. I occasionally think a grabbing a sawzall and sending the GL to Probe Heaven, but I can't bring myself to do that.
Jack,
If you don't get a set of 2343s for Christmas, let me know. I have been selling some PW Lionel, and I've got more 2343s than I'll ever use.
Been busy with my part time job and haven't had a chance to post. I spent Friday afternoon under the rear end of the Mustang removing the stock mufflers and installing the Macs. Took a chunk out of my finger and sheared a bolt in the process, but it was worth it. Sounds so much better now. I was going to wait until Christmas day, but I wanted to get it done.
I'll still be busy Christmas day installing the Raxiom 2010 style tail lights and sequential harnesses though. I should also charge the Decapod.
KRM Jeffery, I am always amazed by the pictures of your layout and the neat little details. How long have you been working on it?
Jeffery, I am always amazed by the pictures of your layout and the neat little details. How long have you been working on it?
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Good Evening 39 degrees now.
A slow day for me. Rested and finished OGR. Can't find anything good on cable tonight. Football later but I get sleepy...lol
Banilla will be waiting..Merry Christmas..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
Today I received a package from Stoney Mountain Classic Castings. It's a bunch of clear and white resin castings that are seconds or flawed castings, mostly old car and rucks bodies. Once the flash and extra material is removed and they're painted they should make good background fill and a small line of junk cars. A bit old for my layout but on a freelance layout anything can happen. The clear castings had a bunch of excess material on their bottoms but I sanded that of with no trouble. Gave me an excuse to use the shop vac.
Today I spent the afternoon with my parents. We were on the road most of the time going from Leesville to DeRidder looking for some new furniture. To be exact, two new couches. There were plenty available but my mother didn't like most of them. Too soft, too long, too thick, wrong color, doesn't like the cushions, arms are too big, arms are too small, etc. After nearly two hours my father and I both were ready to kill her. I had already done plenty of walking today (have I mentioned the walking is difficult and very tiring for me?). She finally settled on a combination of size, color, and feel that she liked on one of the couches. We ordered two, identical! We got back to their home and started on preparing dinner. Pinto beans, home fries, cream corn (yick), onions and french bread. It was a good meal. But now, as a result of today's activities I'm very tired and I'm having a hard time making my fingers move. I'm making more spelling mistakes than a dyslexic first grader (and believe me, having been a dyslexic first grader -with ADHD and speech/hearing disability yet!- I know how many can be made) so the spell checker is very, very busy. It's time for me to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow.
Ready for hunting. Gear out and ready. Not leaving before dawn. Taking a stand from R'ville and putting it up. Already loaded in pickup. Then hunt tomorrow afternoon.
Bank visit to transfer signature to me for Mayors' Assoc. was a disaster. Two hours and still not done. Will have to wait for two days for a special form to clear. Answer is, "Yes." Account will be moved to BB&T immediately.
Jack, Friend Fred is good at loading the pickup and we take it to the dumpster site right out of Roseyville. Suppose to have been cleaned out per Wifey. Yes, they will kill your dogs. Pam's Uncle has lost calves and her Aunt has lost one dog. Can't believe they have not called on Ole Frank to come rid them. BTW: they say a male donkey will run them off and also kill them. Neighbor here lost two calves and then got a donkey to put with cows.
Suppose to RAIN off and on Wed. thru Christmas. No snohio.
Sleep tight.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
good evening everyone. Been a long day. I am on call and got called early AM for a emergency case to assist on. The guy who had been on call last night got called in at 0200 and was still going. Needed some help and a grey haired consult as we call it. Sad case, can't elaborate. Then, several other cases to handle and I decided to blow off a meeting. Big part about missing meetings, they usually vote you onto some committee, or to head some department when you are not there.
Doug, not a grump, will certainly pray for your friend from the club. While we can only pray for God's comfort in his losses, you and others who care can certainly encourage him to keep a good control over his diabetes. Many folks who get diabetes don't seem to realize the consequenses for not having it controlled. Besides heart issues, it can affect blood supply to the brain, other organs, etc. Some folks end up with inability to walk, loss of limbs, etc. It can make their lives so difficult, but if they do as they should, the longevity and quality of life can be very reasonable. Will pray for you too friend.
Bob, I really would love to have a two hour visit with our family to your snow covered locale. We had brought the kids to NJ to visit my Dad and got a couple of feet of snow. Down here, we rarely get any, and if we do, it isn't much. Good luck with the sale of the items you are getting rid of. Sad to see it go, but perhaps you can use the space and cash for something that will bring you lots of joy.
Jack, A flame retardant spout? Unfortunately, I guess too many fools have brought the 151 too close to the flames and caused some unwanted ignition. I used to do some cooking with it and it could get some flame for sure. trick is, you don't pour from the bottle onto the flame, you use a small container with the whole amount you will add. I hope your hints were enough and you get what you want. Regarding animals taking dogs, we have had eagles and hawks snatch people's pets from their back yards. Also a lot of bobcat, and other such animals to worry about.
Had a good night with the family. Board games and reading, then we watched some videos from the healing home where the boy we are adopting is. Got to see several shots of him laughing, playing and eating. They also showed a young boy who was brought in in very poor health. He died 36 hours later. For babies with cleft lip/palate, they need special bottles to feed or they will starve. Such things will bring a grown man to tears. Well, I have early morning bible study, so I had better sign off. Pray that each of you and your families have a safe and healthy week ahead.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Howdy guys! DougDG - prayers for your buddy! Frank - prayers for your buddy too! Dennis - prayers for that kid, that's tough. Knew a kid with residuals of surgery and he was fine, but needed a bit more work later on.
We had our Christmas party at work today. One guy brought in little bottles of homemade cinnamon schnapps for everyone - label has a pic of his family on it, very nice. It tastes like Big Red gum, to me Not really into the red hots etc, but it was a very neat gift. We went to Lombardos and I had a good linguine with suasage meal. We played "dirty Santa" and I ended up with two sets of drill/driver bits. People kept stealing the little platter my wife had me bring in as my gift, so she "done good"!
Nice chat with SJ and Charlie tonight. TARDIS is ready and I can make it tonight, so let's get going!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good Morning Guys....
Just got back from alarm sounding in neighboring township....recalled as soon as I put my boots on. Love that....
SJ - VERY nice building....looks very cool!
Jack....151 and I have an infamous past....and, yeah, a flame retardant pour cap is a must!!
Submbob - I understand your sales - I'm of the mind set to sell my Aspen Wagon for $2g and stash the cash. The gauge cluster alone was a grand.....and I have a standing offer on it. Unemployment has run out (there wasn't enough in my fund...so cash is flowing out the door...again). Job hunt continues...
Well. right now it's in the 30's and I didn't freeze getting to the fire house.
As far as the neon goes, its leaking coolant/water I think, from the radiator. Limited funds means we just refill as the trips go on. I replaced the right rear wheel hub bearing so its is much quieter now. Still needs struts in the front yada yada yada....hey whattaya wand for 335,000+ miles...sheeesh....
for our friends and family...and especially to the NYPD officer shot last week and 2 FDNY firefighters in Brooklyn...burned badly and critical.
See ya later!
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
Good morning all,
It is rainy in SE Indiana. Very busy day at work. TBIL. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Hi GUYZ,
Rainy here today. Maybe some SNO HI O for Christmas? We'll see?
As far as those safety spouts for gas cans. Definitly the worst invention ever, IMO. Everytime I use them gas spurts out all over the place. Hate those things. I just take off cap and use a funnel. Saves all those messy spills.
Stay frosty,
laz57
A hunting we will go. A hunting we will go. We'll shoot a big buck or doe. After a visit to Bo. A hunting we will go.
WARM here.
Have a good one.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a soggy 43 degrees. Rained all night. Going up to 48 today with cloudy skies.
Today is a busy day. I have a few errands to run and the usual chores. I will be busy until this afternoon. Then, I can catch a nap. Train room is my goal by this weekend.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
Chuck
Merry Christmas
30 and cloudy.
We are off to the knee doctor for granny's checkup...S.J.
Mornin CTT Fans!
It's 20F this morning with a light dusting on the white stuff on the ground. Got the sound of little feet in the house last night; all 4 of them.
Darren (BLHS & CRRM Lifetime Member)
Delaware and Hudson Virtual Museum (DHVM), Railroad Adventures (RRAdventures)
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Stourbridge Lion Mornin CTT Fans! It's 20F this morning with a light dusting on the white stuff on the ground. Got the sound of little feet in the house last night; all 4 of them.
Housebreaking in the Winter!!!! I love it.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
After logging on, posting, and then preparing another long post, I was asked to sign on!!!!!!!!! I was signed on!!!!!!!! Lost the whole post and no time to redo it. I give up. Sorry guys.
Good morning. It's 64° and quite wet. The high will be 71°. There's an 80% chance of strong thunderstorms this morning decreasing to 50% this afternoon.Wet and raining here this morning! I woke up to thunder this morning and could hear heavy rain pounding down on the roof. I'm glad the roof had been fixed and covered with an overroof after it got ripped up by Rita in 2005. FEMA paid for it as there was no way I could afford the materials. Back to the present. It's been raining all morning, heavy, light, heavy but never a break with one thunderstorm after another going through. I have a weather radar link on my forum that gives me quick access to the radar map for this area. It shows more fun stuff coming. Well, grin and bear it I guess. I did more work on the Stoney Mountain castings this morning. There was quite a bit of flash on the white pieces that had to ne sanded off. They look much better now. I'm not sure how friendly the resin dust is but I'm not taking chances with it. I'm making sure to vacuum up any and all dust and debris. The castings are mostly car and truck bodies from the 40's and 50's. A bit old for my layout but you work with what you have. Of the car bodies, there's a 1950 Buick Super Sedan, 1947 Buick Roadmaster Sedan, 1950 Buick Roadmaster station wagon, 1950 Chevrolet panel truck, 1951 Nash Ambassador, 1937 Studebaker pickup, cab of a 1948-50 Ford COE truck, the front and cab of a 1950 Chevy truck, front, and cargo box of a 1937 Reo open box truck. There's also some assorted pieces. A steel liquid storage tank (2.5" wide by 1.5" deep), some assorted crates and tires.
Good late morning. Getting ready to drop the kids off at the sitters as today is the only day the bride is working this week. I am starting to feel a bit punk, think I will take it easy and relax. Not too much to do at work and thankfully, the Christmas shopping is done. I will try to check back later.
God bless, dennis
Hi guys, I have been working in the basement with the second MRC AC sounder that will not do what it should. So now I am two for two that are bad. To bad I already sent one back. They charge you $8.00 shipping and handling to replace them. More than they’re worth as I look at them now. On a good note this winter has been warm. I got filled up last month and this month on LP and the usage last year was 4.45 Gallons of LP a day compared to this years at 2.36 gallons of LP a day for the same time period. Jack, that sucks that you lost your post. You dog looks funny in the x-mass outfit. Chief, Hope you get a big one today, Have a good day guys.
Hi guys, I have been working in the basement with the second MRC AC sounder that will not do what it should. So now I am two for two that are bad. To bad I already sent one back. They charge you $8.00 shipping and handling to replace them. More than they’re worth as I look at them now.
On a good note this winter has been warm. I got filled up last month and this month on LP and the usage last year was 4.45 Gallons of LP a day compared to this years at 2.36 gallons of LP a day for the same time period.
Jack, that sucks that you lost your post. You dog looks funny in the x-mass outfit.
Chief, Hope you get a big one today,
Have a good day guys.
I won’t be around tomorrow, going to Loyola medical center in Maywood with the daughter to see if we can figure something out to help her.
Kev
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Good morning all!
Back from a trip to Chicagoland. Doug M and I spoke prior about meeting but he had taken the rest of last week off. We had hoped to get together for lunch (like we did a few years ago) but slogging an hour or more to get downtown for that was not a great idea. Maybe next time Doug! We were there for a performance by our son's HS band and they did great - over 2500 attended the concert and they got a standing ovation. We did all the sights, the Museum of Science and Industry (the U505 exhibit and tour of the U505 is absolutely fantastic and not to be missed!), Macy's (former Marshall Fields), Bloomingdales, Blue Man Group, Michigan Ave, the German ornament market at Daley Plaza, Smith & Wolensky's (STEAKS!), the Cloud Gate ("the bean") at Millenium Park, and a lot of walking/taxi rides. We even got a little snow Sat morning. Thanks for all the recommendations Doug!
Kev - for your daughter. How did the thermostat work?
We got 3/4 inch rain here last night and the next 5-6 days are 50's daytime (partly sunny) and low 40's at night.
Have a great day all! Later...
Regards, Roy
Good Afternoon all,
Jack - There have been several times when I've lost posts and just got frustrated and did not repost.
On the train front received a 787 Log Loader the other day. It is in great shape and works good. Just wait till the room for a layout is found!
Working on the drains for the bath to the bedroom we're adding, just keep it flowing down hill but not too fast.
Doug and FRank, paryers said for your friends.
May God bless
Jim
RockIsland52 After logging on, posting, and then preparing another long post, I was asked to sign on!!!!!!!!! I was signed on!!!!!!!! Lost the whole post and no time to redo it. I give up. Sorry guys. Jack
Guys.
My unofficial Christmas card. Hope you enjoy it as much as I did!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vnt7euRF5Pg&feature=player_embedded
Merry Christmas all!!!
KRMRoy, It has been so warm here that my shed has not got below 40 degrees yet so I have not got to test the kick in side of the HVAC project yet but it must be working because without it would be 48 degrees in there or so. I did move the switch inside the box from outside.
Great Kev - you can buy more trains with the LPG savings!
Wow - lots of posts the last few days. Lots of good activity prior to the holidays!
Primarily working from home the next 2 weeks so life is good!
KRM Jack, that sucks that you lost your post. You dog looks funny in the x-mass outfit. Kev
Jack, that sucks that you lost your post. You dog looks funny in the x-mass outfit. Kev
I look even funnier in it!!!
Jack.
If you've wondered how much paint I have on hand this will give you a pretty good idea. In this location there are fifty half pint cans of flat and satin latex paint. Most are mis-tints and with the small amount I use in any one project they'll last a long time.
RockIsland52 Stourbridge Lion: Mornin CTT Fans! It's 20F this morning with a light dusting on the white stuff on the ground. Got the sound of little feet in the house last night; all 4 of them. Housebreaking in the Winter!!!! I love it. Jack
Stourbridge Lion: Mornin CTT Fans! It's 20F this morning with a light dusting on the white stuff on the ground. Got the sound of little feet in the house last night; all 4 of them.
He's not a puppy by age but we do regard our home as "Puppy Camp" when he stays with us. It just takes all of us a few nights to get use to the new sounds, smells, and "schedules" before we are all settled in again. When he's at home he has his own "door" to get in and out but when he stays with us their isn't one so we have to train each other to when it's that time.
Think good thoughts, do good deeds!
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