Coffee Pot #9 SEPTEMBER 2012 SIX years [April 1 is Anniv.] 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

[Demay]

Ohayō,

It’s a beautiful Saturday morning here: sunny and warm.  I had no time to post yesterday and boy; you fellas sure post a lot.  I went for a four-mile run in the morning, work was busy (typical Friday), the family and I went out for dinner, I had schoolwork to do, and then I needed some sleep.  I need to mow the lawn today and finish some other chores around the house.  I may take the older son to the par 3 golf course; the Princess doesn’t want to go.  I also have a bunch of schoolwork to finish tonight as well.

So, our dinner last night was at an off base restaurant.  I’ve driven by the restaurant a few times before, but this was our first time in it.  The restaurant’s sign is mostly in Japanese but it did have one word in English – donkey.  Okay, that seemed a little odd to me so I asked a couple of people in my office about it and they told me it was a hamburger restaurant.  Well, that seemed safe enough.  So, last night we decided to see what it was all about.  It turned out to be a hamburger steak restaurant.  Every meal pretty much consisted of some form of hamburger steak and rice.  I had a hamburger steak stuffed with mushrooms and cheese, and covered in Salisbury steak-type gravy.  The wife had one covered with cheese sauce.  The youngest child’s was plain hamburger steak.  The older son opted for one of the very few non-hamburger steak meals: the fried chicken.  The Princess was at ballet class and not with us.  In the end, the food was okay.  The consistency of the meat was not what we normally expect but it was not off-putting.  I’m certain the meat was beef so I still have no idea why the work donkey is on the sign, the menus, and some of the food and drink names.  I suppose it is part of the restaurant’s name, but I don’t see the connection to the food.  The employees did not speak much English so we did not ask them about it. 

Jack – The Yankees are horrific right now.  At least they’re winning right now.

Don B. – That is going to be some layout.

Bob – Should we call you Roberta?  Also, something arrived yesterday. 

Kev – Nice photos.

Doug – That is a pretty cool table, but I don’t believe the wife would go for it. 

Lastly, a new locomotive arrived to the UTB RR yesterday.  It made the long journey from the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops in Tucson, AZ.  It is a Lionel pre-war 1664 and it is a beauty.  I posted a few photos below.  The former owner is very generous and made sure it was in great running condition. 

Sayonara,

Joe

[jeffrey-wimberly]

cnw1995

I need this dining room tabletop.

now THAT'S a tabletop worth having!

[Blueberryhill RR]

Doug M.  Great table top train set.  If I had one of those, I'd be eating 12 meals a day.

Chuck

[KRM]

Doug,

I forgot to tell you the wife wants one of those table tops and all of the trimmings.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Afraid I got rather sunburned today. I'm quite red, even for an Indian. That's kinda funny as I'm really quite light skinned. A side effect of one of my meds is that I burn easily. Pupils have also been dilated somehow. Stepping outside earlier was like stepping out into bright glare with everything lit up super bright. Sunglasses helped a little but not much. Glad I didn't have to drive any further than from my parents place to here because it was difficult to make things out. The eyes seem to have settled down. Tomorrow I may see if I can replace the busted pulley on the tractor. It shouldn't be difficult. Of course that depends on how I feel when I wake up tomorrow. Yesterday and today I've really been pushing hard and I'm hurting pretty bad because of it. Lifting the tractor yesterday and standing it on it's rear wasn't the smartest thing to do but it had to be done. The old drive belt had to come out so a new one could be put in. I'm getting too old for this stuff. Right now I feel like every muscle I have is saying 'Get the number of that truck!'. Hopefully I'll feel better in the morning. If not I may not even bother getting out of bed.

Time for me to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow, maybe.

[sir james I]

We got table trains and Joe's 1664, very nice. Banilla for all and I'll toss in some A & Ws...S.J.

[dbaker48]

Doug that Brio set and table is fantastic!  The work done on the video is tremendous.  Is your daughter still working at Cedar Fair?

Jeffrey hope you take it easy tomorrow and get plenty of rest.

I was able to help Bob get the legs stabilized on about half of the table modules, he was quite happy.  So we will continue forward. 

There is a small train show in town for the weekend, it is at the Orange County Fairgrounds, will be able to go for a couple of hours, then off to work.  Have to work at Knott's Saturday and Sunday, will be on the steam engine.  Then Thursday will b on the Goose.  Looking forward to that.

Go and get some stuff ready for the show this weekend, hope you all have a good and safe weekend.

[KRM]

Well a lot going on tomorrow. Granddaughters 2nd birthday party and seems Sandra and I have been given plenty to do so I thought I would post now before bed.

 We have a list of stuff the kid wants us to get, haul, and pay for. Now I feel like RI Jack.

 You know Jack if you become the BAD old man host you would have plenty of $$$$$$$ to build a layout.

 I will catch up when I can,

 Have a good one!!

 BTW, Thanks Jim Probe.

[Brutus]

Very cool video, Doug!  What a cool engine, Joe!  Well, all I have to say is this was a Friday.  Nice chat with the guys tonight including SJ, Joe, Kev, and Doug :)  Nice to hear from Charlie too, and Happy Birthday to his bride!  TARDIS time, so get those beacons lit if you want a scoop.

[submmbob]

Hello all

Long day out making the rounds on the bus. No, I didn't get a pedicure at the podiatrist. I have flat feet and needed new orthotics. And for even more fun, a few weeks ago I got a pair of military style boots that were apparently a 1/2 size too small. In just that short time, I now have a neuroma in both feet. So she gave me a cortisone injection in both feet, between the toes

"Let's see your feet are hurting? OK, lets stab a needle into them and inject a bunch of fluid..." (Hope the podiatrist doesn't see this, she's very nice)

Ouch. Now tonight they are very unhappy. The good news is I went straight to the boot store that I made the mistake of not going to last time and got a new and much better of boots at the correct size. Even though I used to have cast iron feet and wore some of the crappiest military shoes in the world and even hiked the Grand Canyon in them, it occurred to me that I've been out of the Navy for almost twenty years. Obviously, mileage has taken a toll on these dogs.

DougM - miss the J. It's a long story, but I have a personal resentment against E and F models. FA Alcos however, are a whole different story After all, it's an Alco!!! Must be why I like the P40 and P42's so much. They hiss, rumble, and look strange.

BTW - love the train table and the commercial!

Joe - glad to hear it made it OK!

Time to run the diesels on the Hardwood Floor Central Division of the MG & AE and find a pillow.

Bob

[jeffrey-wimberly]

submmbob

Long day out making the rounds on the bus. No, I didn't get a pedicure at the podiatrist. I have flat feet and needed new orthotics. And for even more fun, a few weeks ago I got a pair of military style boots that were apparently a 1/2 size too small. In just that short time, I now have a neuroma in both feet. So she gave me a cortisone injection in both feet, between the toes

WOW! That sounds like an eye opening experience! I'll trade foot problems with you.

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good morning. It's 75° with 96% humidity. There's a chance for some thunderstorms to come through. The high will be 86°.


Nothing planned for today except staying inside and getting plenty of rest. Woke up this morning feeling like I had lost an argument with a steam roller and a runaway furnace. Even my eyelids hurt! I don't know if I'll do any layout work today. Probably not. Even the little bit of movement required for this posting is quite uncomfortable.

[blownout cylinder]

Good Morning from WeAreKindaWetVille...

Wherein we are having a pile of rain here...about 3" fell here and expecting some more. Nasty winds here as well...up to 40mph....

Going to go grocery shopping and getting a few more train things from our FLHS...heeheehee....

So we battening whatever hatches we have left for more of the same today...

SubBob:  With my feet the way they are even that would have been really noticable!! OUCH!!!

Have a good day!!

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....

It is a wet 72 degrees. Rained hard all night. More rain today with a high of 80.

Today is a busy day. I have lots of chores to do. Wife won't be home until tomorrow. More cooking for me. Lunch and then, maybe, I can catch a nice nap. Good day for it.

Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Saturday.

Chuck

[laz 57]

Hi GUYZ,

   Humid here at 72 with humidity at 88%.  I gotta go run a 5k at 10 AM here with wife and MINNIE dog.  Its a race in the woods with people and dogs at The NED SMITH Center.  So should be fun.  Then Gun show this afternoon.

DOUG M, Nice video but WHERE's DA BEER CAR.  Ya think they'd have it at the table?  Speaking of which I watched MAN CAVEs on DIY and they made a nice TRAIN ROOM for a guy and his kido.  Even had a train deliver beer to the guy at the layout from the tap.

CHUCK,  Having talked with JOE MADDON ( manager of TB RAYS)over Christmas and he saw me wearing my Indians coat, he said the TRIBE is a A No 1 organization and in a few years they'll be on top.  Shoulda kept CHARLIE MANUAL?

Gotta run,

laz57

[sir james I]

I too miss the J, they are going modern on us.

It's a sunny 59 this morning. Rain overnight but no storm. Two real BLTs for breakfast will last me till tonight's meat loaf. It is hamburger but I love it. Granny is canning some excess tomatoes from the garden and I will get ready to watch the Buckeyes. . . S.J.

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Stop-and-go .  Fifepup out mowing the back 40 (feet) during the stop.  Grocery shopping with wifey later, than watch NASCAR race (maybe, again ).  May even start superstructure for the new benchwork.  Sailing tomorrow afternoon .

[cnw1995]

Aloha. A gorgeous fall day here in northeastern Illinois. 60 degrees. Sunny. Leaves falling. Gotta get out in it before church. Don, my daughter is still working at Cedar Point. She'll be there on weekends through the end of next month. I loved riding their steam train when I visited over the summer.  Joe, that's a fine looking engine - a credit to the previous owner. Great chat with Kev, RT, Joe, SJ and Brutus last night. Signed up for a British railway modeling forum late last night too. Those guys are sure serious about modeling! 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

A little point of comedy. Like the ant that moved the rubber tree plant I think there's high hopes at play here!

[Hudson#685]

Lunchtime:

Working this Saturday, plenty of work but short on people. Some heavy downpours earlier with real heavy weather on the way.

Thank you for the prayers for Mom. She is waiting for the results from her tests and she meets with her surgeon on Tuesday.

Finally got caught up with the Pot. I have been very busy and coming home dead to the world.

Submmbob: I love sunrises and sunsets, especially form my boat on the bay.

RIJack: I agree with you about exercise equipment or should we say expensive clothes hangers.

Anjdevil, Rich, let me get this straight, a mechanic rents a car so that it will be dependable to get to a job interview. I just could not resist the bust.

LV2089, I have a complete mix of Pre-war, Post-war and Modern Era that I run together. I run Lionel, MTH, K-Line, Atlas O and  Williams. I run what I like and I enjoy them. I have a WBB NW-2 that runs great.

Jeffrey, Did you and your Dad give any thought to purchasing a used tractor on Craigslist or any listing as such. This way you can get a bigger machine that was built before the reverse safety was mandatory. Also check local dealers for trade ins that they want to move off the lot quick or if they know of anyone who just bought a new machine and they are looking to sell the old one. Just a thought.

Laz: 83 Days to go and I will shortly after join you for that

AF53, Ray, a package is at my house for you.

Anyone hear from Traindood?

Everyone have a Great Day!

John

 

[dougdagrump]

Mornin' Dudes & Dudettes.

Good day at the museum yesterday, some minor issues but nothing major. Sure could tell it was back to school time, relatively small attendance yesterday. 

Chuck, Be sure to get rid of the pizza boxes and burger wrappers before the CEO returns.

The better half wore me down, looks like we will be getting rid of the front lawn. Replacing almost everything with some "Almost No Maint." hardscape. Any time I would even start to head out to do any yardwork she would read me the riot act and remind me of my limitations.

Still relying on AC to survive, dang the electric bill full speed ahead ! Got last month's bill and it came in less than expected. Still been running 100*+.

Gotta run, honey do's abound.

Later all.

 

[SPMan]

Went out to dinner last night.  Ordered hamburger steak with oinions and mushrooms.  Since it was ground meat, I decided to get it well done.  It was!  Think shoe leather.  Anyway it tasted OK.

TTOS train meet tomorrow so will go to vigil mass tonight.  Almost had a conflict of interest for that because of a dinner party we decided to forego.  Also a commercial meet in Orange County mentioned by D.Baker but I will not go to that one.

No plans for today so far.

Later, Ray

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Hudson#685

Jeffrey, Did you and your Dad give any thought to purchasing a used tractor on Craigslist or any listing as such. This way you can get a bigger machine that was built before the reverse safety was mandatory. Also check local dealers for trade ins that they want to move off the lot quick or if they know of anyone who just bought a new machine and they are looking to sell the old one. Just a thought.

I've thought about that but my father likes buying new and local and doesn't buy anything over the internet unless it just can't be avoided. I haven't seen a safety feature yet that I can't defeat using hose clamps, scrap wood, a bit of wire and some tape.

[submmbob]

Hello all

Feet seem better after being off of them a bit. Didn't sleep too well last night though.

Jeffrey - actually thought of you yesterday while I was walking around. Your feet are kinda necessary for getting around so it's hard to stay off of them. Like the jeep towing the airstream BTW. Used to tow a 38 ft park model and even with a full size truck that got a little squirrelly at times.

Ran the diesels again last night. Really like the beep and the RDC. Was looking at the beep and was thinking I could prob do a convincing job of turning one into a Magma RS Alco. Not this one though, I really like the SP bloody nose & grey paint scheme. Miss seeing it on the old SP rails here.

Time to grab a shower, head to a meeting, and work in the garage.

Bob

[8ntruck]

Sunny and high 70's here today.

KRM - I got your PM and replied, replied, replied.

Probe - I am using undluted Simple Green.  Maybe I am not allowing enough time for it to work.  An over night soak of the 205 MoPac blue shell resulted in paint that rinsed off with water. 

 An overninght soak of the 225 B&O blue shell resulted in paint that was faded to gray, but still on the shell.  The remaining paint was soft and could be scraped off with a fingernail.

All for now. 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

submmbob

Jeffrey - actually thought of you yesterday while I was walking around. Your feet are kinda necessary for getting around so it's hard to stay off of them.

No wonder my ears were burning. Or was that the sunburn?Yeah, it's kinda hard to stay off them when you have to move around. The right foot doesn't get much weight on it. The end of the shin bone (tibia) however gets a workout. My boot has some padding but it ain't near enough.

[magicman710]

Hey old friends, thought I'd drop in and say Hello and that I am still alive and well. 

Some of you may remember me, some may not. I haven't posted in several years and there are many new faces here as I can see. Hopefully I will start hanging around a little bit more again.

- Grayson

[Hudson#685]

Work went pretty smooth today. We got done what we had to and the guys were a bit beat. Now to see what this storm brings.

Now to take the wife out to dinner and try to stsy awake for the Tardis.

If it rains all day tomorrow it is time to start cleaning and lubing the locos. AF53, Ray, watch me, take 1 out at a time and put it away when done. Out of sight out of mind.

John

[rtraincollector]

Hey Grayson good to see you again. It has been a while. Hope all is going good with you. Hope you plan to stop in a little more often now.

Evening all not a lot going on here tonight. Just got back from the store and its raining cabooses and coal cars out there.

Trying to make some dinner will try to drop back in a little later

[sir james I]

It's 69 degrees, much cooler than it has been. A sad sign of things to come. I can sum up today real fast. Football, meatloaf, nap, football. I only had one plate of food but I'm not sure if there's room for Banilla tonight. I will wait up for the thingy though...S.J.

[Lehigh Valley 2089]

Hey everyone, 

Not feeling any better today. In fact, my cold might be a little worse. And I'm feeling a little fatigued. 

HOWEVER, there were actually moments today in which I could breath! But this isn't one of them.......