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Posted by KRM on Monday, January 16, 2012 7:10 PM

fifedog

Evenin' boys.  Received a nice 6-9802 reefer from a friend's dad who toured my layout over the holidays.  I'm trying to help him design a Philadelphia themed layout for a small space.

 

fifedog..WOW I need one of those ..thats my brand. Beer

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, January 16, 2012 7:12 PM

Good evening all,

I am sorry for being AWOL the past few days.  Spent Saturday at Bloomington.  Had a nice visit with Lucas and fiancee.  They have the apartment nicely decorated.  Tried to make connections with daughter, but she had stuff going on with hubbies' side of the family.  Better luck next time.  Had good visit with wife's sister and her husband.  Played an interesting game called Ticket to Ride.  Thought game would last much longer than it did.  Saw four does just outside their house late in the afternoon.  Took it easy Sunday, but did get tree down and put away.  Spent today running errands and paying bills.  Put a lot of Christmas boxes in the attic.  Back to work tomorrow.  Grateful to be employed, but looking forward to retirement more and more.  Still recovering from last Wednesday night.  Certain moves still touchy.  I had a huge brunch on the dining car for breakfast with cereal, juice, toast, bacon and a donut before sending it on to "Points East" and "Points West".  TBIL and I can drive as I have missed too many rotations.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by sir james I on Monday, January 16, 2012 7:35 PM

Good Evening

43 degrees, wow very strange weather.

No big news today, with granny gone I unplugged the phone an had a nice hour nap. I'll wait around with Banilla for the Tardis guys.....S.J.

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Posted by 8ntruck on Monday, January 16, 2012 7:52 PM

Sunny and in the 60's today, headed for a high in the 20's tomorrow.  Weird.

Just noticed that I,ve turned 1000 a couple of posts ago.

Jack - that is great news on your friend.

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Posted by dwiemer on Monday, January 16, 2012 7:53 PM

Good evening everyone.  Had an early case and then spent the rest of the day with the bride and kids.  Did some shopping.  Had to get some paints and other model items to complete the Big Boy.  Made some dinner and now we are watching Courageous.  

Jack, a few things that stick in my memory from Philly, the bridges, the navy yard, and of course, independence hall.  The folks in Philly think they have the best sandwiches and pizza, so a shop or two would go well.  Of course, I think the best pizza.was in South Hackensack, NJ in a place called The Old Judge.  It is no longer there, but man, the food was great!  Oh, and a happy birthday sir.

Laz, this morning, while I was heading out,  I had some deer blowing at me.  Too dark to see, but they snorted a few times as they ran.  Many of the folks down here were saying it has been a bad year for hunting.  They were mostly moving early in the morning and hardly at all the rest of the day.

Chief, sent you a link for a portable toilet that sells for about $60.00. It looked like a good deal.  I have used one like it before, but never had to deal with the "cleanup", so I am not sure how practical they are.

I am waiting for a delivery from Legacy Station of a MTH NW ticket station.  This will be the first MTH building on my pike.  Does look pretty nice though.  Right now, I am working on the scenery for the top layer.  

Well, I best be going as tomorrow is a big day of surgery.  Just glad I am not on call!

Blessings,

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Monday, January 16, 2012 8:06 PM

I finally got some work done on the junkyards today. Got some weeds and bushes in.





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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Monday, January 16, 2012 8:24 PM

Well, it's time for me to call it a night. I've been busy today and I'm tired. Some of the forums I go to are running really slow also and I just don't have the patience to deal with them right now. I got the Varney/Athearn hybrid F3B all together and it runs great. I got some work done on the junkyards finally. Weeds and bushes are in.

Tomorrow morning I will be at my parents place. My father wants me there for breakfast.

See y'all tomorrow.

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Posted by Brutus on Monday, January 16, 2012 9:08 PM

Well, it was not too bad temperature wise here today, but I think it's going to get really cold again tomorrow.  I'll be in Leesburg, VA for a couple days next week for work, but it's training and an all inclusive deal, so I suspect we will basically be trapped into long hours.  I'll be glad to get back from that duty, that's for sure.  Meanwhile, Char is due for a follow-up biopsy, so we are waiting to see if her Mom will be able to come stay with her for a few days.  If not, my Mom said she can help out - they are local.  I started working on the wiring for the new network setup, but the cable the cable company used is too short to be repurposed, so I'll have to go buy about 50 ft of cable this week some time.  Otherwise, everything looks good.  Mike - Ticket is a good game, I like it.  I have the board game and also a version on the Xbox 360. 

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Monday, January 16, 2012 9:47 PM

Wifey made it safely to White Plains.  Took her 4 hours with delays due to motor vehicle crashes.  Called to say she had checked in but needed me to help her carry her luggage to her room.  At least she realizes I am good for something. Whistling

Jon.........read your post about the loss of a dear cousin, and it took me down a couple of notches.  Stay strong for the family.  And please accept my humble prayers. Angel

Dennis........prayers for your friend's father and his recovery. Angel 

V8......hope that flu bug has bugged out and you are feeling better.  A liquid diet would be beneficial and easier on the tooth. Beer

Jeff........I had a 1962 Oldsmobile that looked worse than some of your creations.  It ran like it looked too.  And when I got it, there were things growing inside that looked like the weeds in your setting. Whistling

8NT.........the news on your Mom's progress was uplifting.  Prayers she continues in this vein and doesn't get discouraged. 

Rich.........I have my fingers crossed and the prayer beacon turned on your job prospect. Thumbs Up

Don.......just think of yourself as the good looking "bookend."  The one on the other end was scary. Whistling  Hope that bidet you bought for the Chief doesn't cost too much to ship and he has a nice place for it in "the Box.". Smile, Wink & Grin

SubmmBob.......congratulations on the job change.  You won't be easily replaced up on the mountain. Thumbs Up

JoeyD........glad to hear your wifey is feeling better.  It must have been something you grilled for her. Whistling

SJ........that was some exceptional find, those Marx passenger cars.  Just make sure you follow LAZ' fine example which we are starting to question:  three years and "no pileups." Whistling

Fife.....why not take the Princess back very early so you don't miss the Ravens/Pats game?  It is going to be some battle.  The Pats defense is just what the doctor ordered for the Ravens.  A grudge match for the Pats.

KEV........good luck with that broken tooth.  I have walked a mile in your shoes, no fun.  

Chief.......need I warn you what vacating your train space in the attic means?  Another entire level of the main house that the wifey takes over.

Traindaddy, AF Ray, and Rich.........New England fans up my way are pulling for the Giants this coming weekend.

Roy.......congrats on finishing up the wiring. Thumbs Up

Gotta run.  Later , gang.

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Posted by AF53 on Monday, January 16, 2012 10:48 PM

Jack - I hope you guys get what you want. It sometimes is a bad omen in sports to ask for one team to win knowing that it will be your next apponent. Beware of what you ask for!

Anyway, as they say during the NCAA March Madness, bring on the final four!

Ray

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Posted by dwiemer on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 5:55 AM

Good morning guys.  Getting ready to head in soon.  I am not the early guy, so I will drop the kids off at school, then hit the OR.  Fife, I think my post last night about building the Philly layout should have been directed to you, I thought Jack had posted it.  Sorry.

Regarding my friend's dad, he has a glioblastoma, same thing Ted Kennedy had.  Prognosis is not good.  We serve a mighty God who is able, but if His will is otherwise, we have to accept it and just pray for the peace and comfort that surpasses understanding.

With the adoptions, the latest is that they had sent my wife some photos, they were of a different child.  My bride contacted them and acknowledged such.  They then sent an updated photo of our son.  He is getting big.  They have transitioned him to foster care till we get to China.  Our daughter will remain in the orphanage till then as with being legally blind, it would be difficult to place her in foster care.  

Time to get going.  Praying for Jack's friend, Frank, and some others not mentioned.  

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Posted by laz 57 on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 6:02 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  38 here and a bit of rainy day today.  Still not much SNO HI O, CHUCK must be doing some work on the SNO CANON?

DENNIS it is a joy to see them deer so close to home.  Me and MINNIE look forward to seeing our deer on our walks through out the day.

FIFE nice score.

Stay frosty,

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 7:13 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....

It is a rainy 48 degrees. Going up to 55 today with more rain.

Today is a busy day. I have to run a few errands and the usual chores around the house. Not much else new here.

Dining car is here and Cheerios is for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Tuesday.

Chuck

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Posted by KRM on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 8:01 AM

36 and Damp Damp and Damper sums it up for North Central Illinois. The bottom will drop out the rest of the day. Most of the last snow is gone.

Got to go the daughters to take care of a sick granddaughter so the daughter can go to work. This should be interesting. Huh?

Going to leave a little early so I can do some grazing at Leisure Hours Hobby Shop first.

Time for some Cheerios then I better go.

You guys have a great day!!

Angel to those in need.

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Posted by sir james I on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 8:23 AM

Good morning

43 with fog and rain, lots of it. I'm glad it's not s--w. it's a family forum so I can't say that 4 letter word. No big plans for the day but did have a nice chat with some of the guys last night. And no breakfast yet because I had a donut with my coffee. Yep this site was slow last night so I gave up and waited till this morning..S.J.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 8:31 AM

Aloha Paradise. 39 in the city and drizzly. Supposed to get up to 5 inches of snow around rush hour home. 8n and Dennisv8, congrats on your posting milestones!  Jack, belated Happy B-Day! Can't wait to hear what you get at ye olde train shoppe. Isn't that how they are called in New England? Mike C and Brutus, I agree about Ticket to Ride, It's fun! I've only played the board game - its one of those euro-style games. Fife, I think I have an issue of a railfan mag that outlines the commuter lines around Philly. I'd be happy to send it to you if you think it would help your planning for your friend. Meetings today but still quiet. Hope to run trains tonight!

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Posted by Demay on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 8:47 AM

Konbanwa,

I started off today with a four mile run; for the first three I pushed the youngest in the jogging stroller.  He became unhappy towards the end so I had to bring him home and finish the last mile solo.  It was about 37 degrees but he was bundled up nicely; I think he woke up too early.  After the run my day became hectic.  Our HQ surprised us today with a no-notice inspection.  Fortunately our office is great at following policies so the inspection went well.  The wife made some tasty chicken taco soup for dinner and we relaxed the rest of the evening.  The under-the-bed layout has really developed as my 8 y/o son has added a few more Lego structures.  I am going to buy a few Lego street plates for our roads which will make it even more fun.  I can't wait to see how those pre-war passenger cars I'm waiting for are going to look on this layout.

Jack - I made a very delicious grilled chicken on Sunday, but she made a better pot roast last night.  She is a mom - she can't stay sick long; otherwise, the house would fall apart. Smile, Wink & Grin

Sayonara,

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 8:48 AM

Good Mornin' Y'all From A Wintery White Cape Ann Taxachusetts,

Forum slowed so badly last night I couldn't edit, went to bed.  Working fine today.

Wifey called me from White Plains NY last night before she retired to thank me for remembering to put the snow brush in the car since they got a few inches of the white stuff last night down there.  But she also had to point out that the snow brush was missing that guy attached to the one end who actually cleans off the vehicle; nor could she find the instruction manual for the snow brush.  She also looked in the back and couldn't find the guy who warms up the car for her in the mornings.  I am worried about her......she will actually have to refuel the car all by herself before she returns Thursday, something she does only once or twice a year. Smile, Wink & Grin

The snow cannon is indeed working, but Chuck has the coordinates all messed up.  It began snowing last night about 8PM, continued overnight, and let up about 4 this AM......only about 3-4 inches, heavy and wet.  Most of it should just melt off today as the temps currently sit at 38, going up to the low to mid 40s today, with rain in the afternoon.  Here it is January 17 and I have yet to fire up the snow blower in earnest this Winter except for another 5 minute test just after Thanksgiving.........that has never happened in all the 24 years I have lived here.....or elsewhere for that matter.

Brutus.......hope CHAR's tests come out good. Angel

Dennis........what would folks do without friends like you?  Prayers continue for your buddy's Dad. Angel  There's movement on the Far East front!!!!  It won't be long now unless the Chinese government declares you persona non gratis and deny you permission to enter the country!!!  Not to worry, though.  One call from your wife will put the fear of God in them.  Laugh  

V8.........congratulations on 500 posts.  Didn't you have a broken tooth too?  Good luck with that.  Sounds like we are having a broken tooth epidemic.

8N.........congratulations on 1,000 posts!  My post count was initially inhibited late 2007 when I first joined and into 2008 because the Chief kept interrogating me about my background.  That was worse than the Chinese government red tape that Dennis is going through. 

Jeff.........that decal "modification" you did to the CSX GP9 changing the call letters to L & A was an unwise thing to do.  The Chief has very sensitive feelings about stuff like that, calls it desecration, then plans out some retaliation directed at the offender.  If you don't watch out, he'll start sending you grits with instructions on how to properly prepare them. Laugh

JON.......you really are filling the calendar with travel plans.  Alaska was one of my folks' favorites.  They were able to travel quite a bit.  My Dad always told the kids that the natural beauty and wonder that is America is at least the equal to anything the rest of the world has to offer.   On the Alaska trip they took a cruise ship out of the Northwest, Seattle I think.  For the return to Chicago at the back end of the vacation, my Dad cancelled their airline reservations and booked the Empire Builder.

AF Ray..........the football fans up my way are spoiled rotten.  The season-ending humbling experiences since 2007 haven't sat well.  Fife's Ravens and your Giants, two of the final 4 this year, squashed a lot of dreams for another championship since then.  In my mind, the Patriots are the least balanced team still in the running.  As SF and the Giants have shown, it takes more than a QB who has thrown for more than 4,600 yards, Rogers and Brees to name two. The Pats defense doesn't rank #31 for nothing, and defense wins championships in my book.  The Pats victory over the T-boned Broncos was more a matter of putting an inexperienced QB Tebow in a hole early, playing D accordingly, and making few mistakes.

Brent.........re your layout, I believe your initial target completion date was Christmas, 2009.  No? Smile, Wink & Grin

KEV........bet your home is better insulated than most, best of both worlds, insulation and wood.  Mine was built strictly to code in 1986 with high R factors, thermopane Andersons, and even the required R factor in the floor between the basement and the first floor.  The snow on the roof doesn't even melt from the heat loss from the house.  I burned up about 3.9 gallons of fuel oil per day for the 45 days ending January 14 during arguably one of the mildest Winters we have had temperature-wise since 1988.  That's about $16 a day to heat the house and the hot water.  Granted, I could dump a ton of dough in a newer heating plant that would jack the efficiency from the current 84% up to 90+.  But the payback break-even point would take me about two decades.  So my next move just might be a bit more modest, an electric tankless hot water system.    Bang Head

DougM........I hear you about the high cost of shooting.  Can you go with your son as a guest of one of your church members or one of their family members?

LAZ.........I received a letter from the NSBOD (National Brotherhood/Sisterhoof of Deer) who have nominated you for their annual 2011-2012 Deer Preservation Award.  Previous recipients include Elmer Fudd and Stevie Wonder. Laugh

SJ........we are looking forward to seeing pictures of your new Marx CP passenger cars in action.

My hat is off to the California boys DougDG, V8, and DonB for toughing out the 2011-2012 Winter and showing us the true pioneer spirit by keeping up with lawn mowing and pool cleaning. Whistling

JoeyD........hope all is moving forward with your son's under the bed layout.  

Later gang.  Wifey asked me to take down the outside Christmas lights so that I wouldn't grind up the lower lying ones with the snowblower again this year. Smile, Wink & Grin Her honey-do list also includes removing the AA batteries from the 8 singing and dancing stuffed animals she pulls out every Christmas.  Then I have to bag them and put them away in the designated indoor Christmas decoration closet that has no more room left.  May have to amputate a few limbs to get them all in there.  Or hang them from the closet ceiling. Whistling   

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Posted by Demay on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 8:49 AM

Hey Jack,

I guess we were posting at the same time.  Look above.

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Posted by Stourbridge Lion on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 8:54 AM

Good Morning CTT Fans!

It's 9F in the Mile High City this morning with a fresh dusting of snow on the ground.  They say we will be heading for the 60's in the next few days; what season is this? Cowboy

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Posted by dbaker48 on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 10:34 AM

Good Morning,

Given the severity of the "winter" here, decided I needed to fix the sprinkler system.  Hasn't been working well in awhile.  But I have enjoyed watering by hand anyway.  But running out of time so need them working.  Minor job status; Day 1, One leak fixed, another sprinkler value broken.  Replacing the value ended up snapping the copper pipe feed line, connected to the water main going into the house.  Tried to sweat a new fitting on stub left, two hours later, still no go.  Decided to pull copper out, (only 3 foot U shaped connection.  Replace with 3/4" PVC and a gate valve coming off main.  (Old system - Galvanized to house, T goes to a nipple another T and hose bib, sprinkler feed.  Sprinkler feed goes from Galv, then copper U configuration and to Anti-Ciphon Valvue, then PVC feeds sprinklers.  So just replace copper with a Gate valve from galvanized, then PVC from valve to sprinkler valve.  Will be a lot easier, cheaper, and end up with seperate shut off for sprinklers from house. DAY 2 - TBD.

 

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Don.......just think of yourself as the good looking "bookend."  The one on the other end was scary. Whistling  Hope that bidet you bought for the Chief doesn't cost too much to ship and he has a nice place for it in "the Box.". Smile, Wink & Grin

Jack - I think you must be the only one that knew what I was talking about regarding the "bidet".  It could be multi-tasked as a "Bubbler" also, after installation.

Had a conversation with George W., (not the former Pres),  last night.  Was a welcome call, apparently he is on his way to NY to take down the Grand Central Christmas layout.  He sure is one knowledgeable guy!

Take care and God Bless

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:13 AM

Good Afternoon Easterners Good Morning yous Giz  out on the left coast....

I have accepted a part time gig with Hallmark...Nights/weekends irregular weeks...it's ok for now.

Found another good prospect, I'll have to run to the college and submit it..part time, but, hey...it's something else....

Rain here, up north they got a surprise ice/sleet freezing rain storm..and much gnashing and grinding of teeth for those in the early AM commute (refer that to those in NYC....Smile, Wink & Grin)...going up to the 40's today.

Angel for those in need

I'm off to get the mail and do some Fire Dept. stuff...my new Engineers room is done and I have been "requested" to fill it....and quickly...so the other rooms can be completed...please note we STILL do not have working bathrooms (thank you, Irene Bang Head).  Quick run through the shower a brushing of teeth and oooffff we gooooooLaugh

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:13 AM

dbaker48

Good Morning,

 

 RockIsland52:

Don.......just think of yourself as the good looking "bookend."  The one on the other end was scary. Whistling  Hope that bidet you bought for the Chief doesn't cost too much to ship and he has a nice place for it in "the Box.". Smile, Wink & Grin

 

Jack - I think you must be the only one that knew what I was talking about regarding the "bidet".  It could be multi-tasked as a "Bubbler" also, after installation.

.........Take care and God Bless

Don........you had better include a user manual (with pictures) with the bidet.  Being a Southerner, the Chief will probably think it is supposed to be filled with ice and used as a beverage cooler as part of a wet bar, or he will be using it to wash his muddy boots in it. Whistling 

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 11:45 AM

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Jeff.........that decal "modification" you did to the CSX GP9 changing the call letters to L & A was an unwise thing to do.  The Chief has very sensitive feelings about stuff like that, calls it desecration, then plans out some retaliation directed at the offender.  If you don't watch out, he'll start sending you grits with instructions on how to properly prepare them. Laugh

That's OK, I know exactly what to do with grits. Combine with Elmer's glue, let dry then drop it on the Energizer Bunny. Guaranteed to stop it!

 

 

Good morning. It's 70° and wet. Rain and thunderstorms today. The high will be 74° and you guessed it, more thunderstorms. The chance for thunderstorms is 40%. Looks like 36° for tonight.

Nothing planned for today. I had a excellent breakfast at my parents place this morning. I'm still there waiting for the weather to clear some as my vans wiper motor isn't the greatest and stops for no reason that I can find. Push or pull on the wipers and it starts working again.


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Posted by RockIsland52 on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 12:32 PM

I'm having difficulty raising the in-house humidity up to a comfortable level.  I'm going through 4 gallons of water a day per unit with 2 units going 24/7 on the first floor.  Same with the second floor.  That's 8 gallons of water per day! 

When the temps drop to 20 degrees or below, I can't even get the humidity up to 20%!!!!  Since my heating plant is hot water baseboard, I can't utilize one of those "on the furnace" units you see on forced air units.  My skin has dried out so bad my legs are beginning to look like snakeskin, and it is like having one huge mosquito bite!  And I hate using moisturizers, leave me and my clothing feeling greasy.   

I need help!  I think I am going to go out and buy a couple more humidifiers and give that a whirl unless someone here has another idea. 

I have been somewhat successful this Winter keeping my wife comfortable with the thermostat set in the daytime at 70 degrees when she is home, 67 overnight, and 67 when she is not home.  I thought if I could jack the humidity she might feel more comfortable at lower thermostat settings.  I am getting hammered by heating costs, and the price of fuel oil ain't going down in our lifetime. Bang Head

Jack

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Posted by SPMan on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 1:44 PM

I survived another "Winter" night here in Southern California.  Been going below 40 degrees for the last couple of nights.  Don't think the Mamas and Papas were thinking about this kind of weather when they sang "California Dreaming".

Ran into a guy on a real train forum who had some photos and information about a now gone railroad line I used to ride on as a kid between North Carolina and Virginia.  It was like finding a needle in a haystack.  We agreed to exchange information and stuff.

Computer went bonkers yesterday but thankfully my son got it going again.  The issue was about the internet connection.  Still don't know why it disconnected.

Jack, there are at least 4 of us California boys now.  Dougda, Dbaker,V8 Vega and me.  BTW, happy birthday if I forgotHappy B-Day

Dennis, hope everything continues to go well with the adoptions and prayers for your friend's father.

Chief, don't worry about the Bidet or whatever it is.  You can always use it for an ice chest.  I once used a watering can from a gas station for a beer cooler.  We ran over it and had to pay for it so we figured we might as well get some use out of it.  I think the outhouse is the answer if it's legal now.

later,

Ray

 

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 1:58 PM

Afternoon all.  Been real busy.  Went to Home Depot in Raleigh to get Box wire.  They had sold out yesterday. Bang Head  Had to rush back for a TV interview.  Tomorrow is Rolesville's 175th anniversary.  TV 11 wanted to run a segment on us.  Then rushed to Knightdale Home Depot [Wake Forest did not have enough] and got 210 feet of 4-4-4-6 SEU which will carry am 80 amp circuit.  Got a 70 amp breaker as 60 amps and #6 wire was suppose to be fine.  Got plastic conduit even though it is burry direct.  Put everything in pipe around here or Wifey will plant a shrub or flower right over it and cut it.

Busy day tomorrow.  Dogs to groomer 15 mitles away by 7 AM.  Remodeled McDonalds ribbon cutting at 10 AM.  Visitation at 1 and funeral at 2 for Town Clerk's Mom in Louisburg.  Pickup dogs after that.  Thursday is Fred and my work day.  Hope to get all the electrical done.  Then have power inside and not have to run big drop cords for tools and etc.

BTW: shirt sleeve weather today.  Rain tonight and cooler tomorrow.

Town Board tonight.

Jack and Jeffrey, if it is CSX, go for it.  If N&S, you are in trouble with the Chief. Wink

Later.

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Posted by jonadel on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 3:41 PM

Jack  --  I too get "old man" hands (according to my sons and wife) and it reminds me of my Dad in his last years.  Lotion is the best answer but here's what I have observed over the years.  We have two bigger humidifiers running 24/7, one of those is for the piano room and sun room, it's absolutely vital that we keep the humidity high for the piano--a new sound board for a 6'2" grand piano is not something I like to think about.  The other big humidifier is for the living room (13 x 29) where we basically live, it has a wood burning insert that is fantastic and when I run it (like right now) it really can dry out in there fast.  In weather like what we are having now I will fill those two humidifiers twice a day, they work very well and I have to be cautious not to let it get too humid.  We have just a small one for our bedroom, our home is a ranch so I think that makes a difference also, forced air--propane high efficiency furnace.

I'm not a believer in humidifiers attached to furnaces, I've seen way too many just not do the job, I'm sure someone will chime in here soon and tell me how good theirs work, I'm glad yours works.  I also know my daily job is to keep those guys filled up but I don't mind, I do have complete control over our humidity and can adjust rooms accordingly.  I think one more important factor is soft water, when I shower at the Y it's hard water and I can see an immediate difference--that's when I slather on the lotion.  Water temperature out of your water heater also can contribute to "old man" hands and legs.

The obvious solution is for us is to move to St. Thomas, BVI -- problem solved Cool

Jon

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Posted by sir james I on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 6:33 PM

Good Evening

54 at 3pm, it's down to 32 and falling.

It was mostly a goof off day but I did run some trains for awhile. All went well, no pile ups. The Marx passenger coach's will most likely stay Mint but if Charlie comes by and can stay long enough I could stage them with a CP engine for a photo. Banilla will be ready for the thingy crew...S.J.


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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Tuesday, January 17, 2012 7:33 PM

Well, tomorrow should be interesting. I got notified today that I have an appointment with my urologist tomorrow at 11 am for my annual prostate exam. Oh joy. Plus I have that boring drive to DeRidder and back. I can think of many other fun things I'd rather be doing. So much for tomorrows plans.

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