Coffee Pot #2 Februry 2012 5+ years and going strong and its for all to chat. Plenty of coffee and sweet ice tea for all. Come and join us and chat. GRITS for the Yankees.

[submmbob]

Yep, the winds shut us down a few hours ago.

Well, bills are paid and have money left despite my recent forays on the the 'Bay.

Kev - looking forward to that project. The more the better. Keeps me out of trouble

RIJack - glad to hear from you. Thought you must be out chasing coyotes.

DougM - did you see the review of the Kato Metra set in MRR? Pretty neat!

Laz

"They even had a trough that ran down under the bar, later years was covered up and made into a foot stand." - otherwise known as 'Fluids Management'

Please don't give the Chief any ideas for his renovation of the Box...

Bob

 

 

 

[laz 57]

Banks

Hello all,

Crisp & clear 21 @ 6 AM today. High 50"s for the trip home.

Laz, I didn't know you grew up in Altoona!!!!!!

Never did get to check in over the weekend. I'll catch up later.

 

Prayers for those in need

BANKS,

  LOL! HAZLETON, PA.  Same as ALTOONA but different name.LOL!!!

Favorite bar, The ELBOW ROOM.  That's about all you had to drink a beer.  Its gone now but the most people to get in the place were about 8.  They even had a trough that ran down under the bar, later years was covered up and made into a foot stand.

laz57

laz57

[SPMan]

Good morning all,

Dennis V8 you were right, rain this morning hard at times.

Jack, have been taking daily walks for the past few days now but rain will stop me today unless it clears up this afternoon.  Going to be very cold here tonight near freezing.  Maybe we will even get a few flakes but I doubt it.  I don't think they even know what a snowplow is in L.A.

Watched Oscars last night.  Billy Crystal is the best MC and glad they got him. D Baker's son, Chris was probably working the show last night.  I supect we will here from Don on that.

Glad Meryl Streep won, she and Christopher Plummer are the only ones I ever heard of.  The movie "Hugo" looks interesting with stuff about the French Railways.  Showed big passenger train sheds in Paris on a clip.

Feels like a good day to stay warm,

later,

Ray

 

 

[KRM]

cafedan

I'm just getting into the train thing recently and have never seen anything like this before, the detail of the buildings is amazing!! is there a certain name brand for that quality?

 

cafedan

  to the Pot.

 Are you referring to the buildings on Norm's layout? If so maybe Charlie or SJ can answer the brand question for you. They sure are nice buildings.

Kev

[Stourbridge Lion]

Good Morning CTTFans!

Work is starting to slow down again so I have a bit more time to spend time here with friends.  It's 26F here today and once again they are talking about snow falling tonight.  It's already the 2nd most snowiest February in history here and if we officially get another 2.1" before the month is over we break the 1912 record.

Have a great day everyone, time to make my rounds.

..

 

[RockIsland52]

Fell 3-4 days behind on posts, missed a lot.  Charlie, thanks for the video of Norm's layout.  Had to laugh at LAZ' comment that the setting can't be PA., no bars.   Guess that is why Bob had to help RT understand why the turbine wasn't chugging.....RT too busy looking for the watering holes.    This all reminds me of driving up to Door County WI back in the early 1980s.  Wifey and I were loafing along in the middle of the night in the middle of pitch black nowhere in the middle of woods.  We were in search of a few days of R&R on the shores of Lake Michigan.  At about 3AM we emerged from the darkness and came up on a large parking lot jammed with cars and quite the activity, like it was the middle of the day  Yup, a bar.   Wifey insisted we press on.  

Maybe you guys heard the sad story on the news about a shooting in my neck of the woods here in Taxachusetts.  One off duty police officer from the adjoining town shot another off duty officer from my town as the latter emerged from a bank.  The wounded officer survived; and the former returned to the scene of the crime five hours later and took his own life.  Left a wife and two children.  Shootings seldom happen here, let alone one involving police officers.  The cause of this confrontation is not under investigation as the shooter is dead.  There were no "bank robbery" calls.  Personal dispute assumed.

Grandchildren came down with the crud.  Waiting for daughter and SIL to get it.  Thay had to cancel the weekly Saturday night dinner at Grammy and Grampy's.  I consoled wifey, said we can afford to skip at least one round of the crud since the next one, when you have kids, isn't more than a couple of weeks off.

I am depressed.   Missed the entire Oscars show last night.    Committments totally interfered with Daytona, but the rains saved me.  PAT........bet NASCAR is going to partially take it on the chin $-wise having to run the race today.  LAZ........I agree.  Better to see a Danica wreck.  

I don't get it.  The local meteorologists must be on vacation.  "Significant" snow in the forcast starting Wednesday afternoon and through Thursday morning; and they are uncharacteristically treating it like just another day.  Go figure.  Same is true for the rising gasoline prices, sudden silence on the "air waves."  Presently lowest prices stand at $3.67 (87) and $3.87 (93) at Hess.  Refueled both cars this weekend: $132 for 34 gallons.  

Brutus.......glad to hear Char is charging back following Thursday's eye procedure.  Better her driving than you!!!!  

Chief......the U.S. of A. does not export American iron to the South, embargo.   Kia is one of the fastest growing brands because they have a solid lineup of cars that are taking it to the "Big 3." Big 3 furiously trying to counter with the introduction of several more fuel efficient and competitive vehicles.  Glad to hear you are doing better, hope your wife is doing the same.

KEV.....sorry to hear your meds are burning a hole in your stomach.  I had that problem once with antibiotics because I neglected to take the first dose with food.   

Dennis........sounds to me like you have too many irons in the fire.  Better watch out or you will wind up flat on your back.

Chuck........glad to hear you are working those legs into soreness doing the stairs to and fro the train room.   

DougDG........it is clear you need to consult with a couple of us here on the Pot who are experts at loafing.

RaySP....... did your "walking for exercise" ship leave the dock?

V8..........hang in there, buddy.  That deplorable CA. weather is bound to change!

Blownout........what do you get?  Two months of nice weather a year? 

Buckeye.......your SILO ATM ate my card and didn't give it back.  Didn't give me any $ either.

DougM........sounds like KEV and my FIL missed the worst of that snowstorm while not so far North of them you got hammered.  At least the snowblower got a good workout toward the end of the season.  Did I miss how your eye exam came out?  Hope you got a thumbs up on your progress.

JimmyT and RT........I traded my last (GM) auto @ 114K miles, past the 100K recommended first ignition tuneup.  Why?  It was running fantastic all the way to the red line, and the fuel mileage was consistently at or above EPA.  Bet those plugs would have not come out easily at the 12 year mark, aluminum block and heads.  Can't figure out why the plug gap had not increased to the misfire point.  But if it ain't broke.....

Jeffrey.........visiting your Mom and Dad is hazzardous to your health!   Hope your foot is improving. 

Bob.........I don't have anyone looking out after my best (train) interests like you do!!!

Rich.........have you found fifth gear yet?  BTW.......I can't stand Velocity TV because I can't turn it off.

Later, gang.

Jack

[KRM]

 Kev, waiting for the 500 I got to see a rerun of the Budweiser Shootout. Wow that 18 car was great. 2 near spinouts and a last second pass of Tony Stewart.

The guys will tell you I have been a great supporter of Kyle Bush. Isn't that right Fife.

Pat

[/quote]

 Pat,

 I am not sure who I will be for this year. I am kind of giving up on my old friend Mark Martin. he needs to retire.

 Kind of glad it got rained out yesterday because we had a house full and I would not have been able to watch it as I would like.

I kind of favor Kurt Bush but not too into any one driver yet. One thing for sure it won't be start it and park it , take the money Joe N.

Kev

[Stourbridge Lion]

cafedan

I'm just getting into the train thing recently and have never seen anything like this before, the detail of the buildings is amazing!! is there a certain name brand for that quality?

 

cafedan - Welcome to trains.com!

[cnw1995]

Aloha . Sunny but cold - just like the weekend. Video-directed church services yesterday, then ran trains in the afternoon because the 500 was delayed. Maybe I can find it streaming somewhere today.. Something is definitely wrong with Thomas - sounds like he's stripped a gear he screeches so much - I'll try to poke around and see what's up. SJ and Charlie, Norm's modeling is beautiful. He's a great photographer as well. Thank you for sharing that video!  Blownout, like the modeling ideas on your blog. Dennis, hope you're feeling better today.  Lots more cars in the Metra parking lot this am - the numbers go up and down with the price of gas...

[sir james I]

37 with bright sun.

Just checking in, days not planned yet...S.J.

[LawsonFarmsRR]

KRM

 

Sunny and going up to 45 degrees today and

 

:

NASCAR IS BACK!!!

 

 

 

Have a great day guys!1

Kev.

 

 

Kev, waiting for the 500 I got to see a rerun of the Budweiser Shootout. Wow that 18 car was great. 2 near spinouts and a last second pass of Tony Stewart.

The guys will tell you I have been a great supporter of Kyle Bush. Isn't that right Fife.

Pat

[KRM]

Good morning guys,

Sunny and 28 degrees not going to be as warm today as yesterday but that is fine with me.

Wife bent over to pick up the granddaughter and threw her back out. She has done this before "spinal disc herniation" and it takes months to get better. She is in a lot of pain but went to work. May have to get her into the Dr. so she can get put into some PT. Hope she gets better soon.

I won a Lionel CSX Dash 8-40C last night that I should not of bid on but I never thought I would get it for what I bid. Oh well so it goes, it is mine now.

Laz, Marstuckey is what we call Marseilles because you would think you are in Kentucky by looking at some of the places around here.

Blownout, nice picture, reminds me of my days of racing at the Oswego Drag Strip. Wish I had all the money I wasted there blowing stuff up now.

Roy, I think your right about 4 for 4 and Danica.  You will be happier with the landscaping when you get done with, it by doing it yourself.

Well I got to go to town so I can send off a package with a project to Bob. It will add to his list of things to do.

Prayers to all in need! 

Have a great day.

Kev

 

 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Good morning. It's 54° and cloudy. The high will be 68° and it'll be mostly cloudy. There's a 20% chance of rain.

Today I'm going to see if I can get my parents yard mowed. That of course depends on whether the tractor will start. It still has an old battery on it. When the blades and cutting belt were replaced earlier this month it had to be jumped with a 55 amp charger. I'd like to get it done today as the forecast for the next two or three days calls for rain. No plans concerning the layout today. I'm going to be pretty sore after mowing the yard and anything concerning trains will be of minor consequence.

[submmbob]

Hello all

Cold and windy this morning. We will prob be closing in the next few hours due to high winds and be closed all day. Chance for a dusting of the Chief's favorite tonight. Ray, Don, Dennis, and Doug should be seeing it first.

Should have plenty of stuff to work on for the next few weeks. Was realizing I spent a little too much time on the Bay recently Going to work on putting a few items I want to sell off online on my week off including the KW. Even if the new-to-me ZW isn't ready for prime time yet, I have a couple of other small transformers that can fill in.

Need to clean and box up the Amtrak PA set for my friend's sons. I'll prob get a loop of fastrack to throw in w/ it as the tubular track that came w/ the set is now incorporated into the Hardwood Floor Central. Finding a shipping box may be slightly entertaining, but there's a UPS store close to me.

Finally found another railroad to volunteer on. Was looking at the Gadsden Pacific Division website yesterday to see when their next open house would coincide w/ my schedule. They are in the process of building a 7 1/2" outdoor railroad on the site and are looking for help. They are nearly done w/ the main loop, but will be working on the turntable and steaming bays soon.  I start next Saturday.

Bob

[rtraincollector]

Laz sounds like where I grew up once you got into the town/boro I actually live in the country although a neighborhood my back yard back up to a farm.

Morning all

Not much planned for today. Go get a few hairs shortened is about it.

[blownout cylinder]

Good Morning

Variably cloudy is the phrase for today...in other words...mainly dull dull dull...

Get to do a bunch of HD things today....

Then, off for evening classes...

62 Comet drag race...

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....

It is a cloudy 40 degrees. Going up to 50 today with cloudy skies.

Today is a busy day. I have a bunch of chores to do. I need to work on a project. I will be taking a nap later. Legs are achy from going up and down the basement stairs yesterday. That means I should be doing it more. Yep, gotta run them trains more.

Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Monday.

Chuck

[Banks]

Hello all,

Crisp & clear 21 @ 6 AM today. High 50"s for the trip home.

Laz, I didn't know you grew up in Altoona!!!!!!

Never did get to check in over the weekend. I'll catch up later.

 

Prayers for those in need

[laz 57]

Hi GUYZ,

  21 here to get up to 60?  Took my MINNIE dog to the woods for a nice  run and walk yesterday.  Great day with temps about 40 and no wind.

KEV, MARSTUCKEY?  Whats that?  A cross between Martians and Hillbillys?

ROY, DANICA at least she looks good smashing them.

RT, where I grew up there was a church on every block as well as 2 bars too.

Stay frosty,

laz57

[wrmcclellan]

Evening all!

Had a very long week at a business trade show. Wore me out. Have to travel some the next two weeks also so posting will still be sporatic at best. Vegged out all day yesterday - watched NASCAR Nationwide race. Good one. Let's see - Danica Patrick - 3 cars = 3 wrecked cars. Today's race is now tomorrow. Can she make it 4 for 4? Then went to dinner with friends. Nice evening.

Started out the day with Waffle House - mmmm - the grits were great! Very nice day today so worked on front of the house. Had new lead walk to house poured last fall and cannot find a landscape contractor. Had 5 come out and we never even got a quote - not even a stupid one. Tried calling 3 of them back, left message and no return call. However - in the news they all want to complain about lack of work. So I am digging up the old flower beds and rearranging edging to go with the new walk. Got about a third done. Will resume next weekend. Sore so we fired up the hot tub and soaked for a while. Not as stiff now.

Have a great evening all! Until next time.

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 50s.  Ran some Alaskan trains on the back porch.  Experimented with some uncoupling tracks.  Decided the tracks worked ok, but couplers were not reliable enough.  Going back to manual operation.  May use one for operating cars.   Watching the Oscars.  Billy Crystal is good as host.   Hugo appears to be winning a lot.  Good for us train buffs.  Maybe Lionel or MTH will make a model of the train station where it took place.  I had waffles and bacon for breakfast.  TBIL after the show.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[ChiefEagles]

HOME!!!  That ratty vehicle Buckeye took to Enterprise for me is back too.  When I say ratty its the hampster KIA.

Cord replacement is soldered.  Got to remove case and go under it.

Tired.

Later.

[KRM]

laz 57

   Can't be Pennsylvania!  Thers NO BARs!

laz57

 LAZ,

 When you retire you need to come see me. There are plenty of Bars in Marstuckey.

Kev

 

[sir james I]

34 and we had sun all day.

I just kinda couched today, me and the TV..S.J.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Calling it a night early. Visited with my mother, my sister, nephew and niece today and went over and bothered David for a while. That's a busy day for me. See y'all tomorrow.

[KRM]

Well did not get to see any NASCAR today,  but that is Okay, Had a great time with the grandkids. Gator rides in the wood  and trains in the basement.  How cool is that?

Have a good night guys and I will be watching the race tomorrow on the second Sunday ,,,,,,, Or whatever day it is???? Right LAZ???

Kev

 

 

 

 

[blownout cylinder]

mmm...sounds like some neighbourhoods here!!!

[rtraincollector]

SJ in PA. one isn't enough they have them every block some even have 3 in a block

[sir james I]

Laz he has one, he's just trying to decide how he wants to set up the buildings along the road.  A lot of scenery items are not in place yet.

[laz 57]

sir james I

30 and sunny

Joe, Norms layout is in a rebuild stage, it's not near completed as far as scenery goes. He has lots of buildings and misc. to add. First impression is you are in Pennsylvania. No plans for today and no trip into the kitchen yet..S.J.

SIRJAMES,

  Can't be Pennsylvania!  Thers NO BARs!

laz57