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railhead53Jeffrey - does it ever stop raining down there?
Goooood afternoon everyone.
Feeling a little tired, but don't think that I have work tonight (usually would hear by now), so I might actually have a little time to put into the layout. It may be something small, but it's still something.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Route of the Black Diamond Express, John Wilkes and Maple Leaf.
-Jake, modeling the Barclay, Towanda & Susquehanna.
To all,
What hopes I had for that which I cannot talk about got blown away today. Conversations on the subject have indicated some actions were postponed, but there are complications surrounding the rescheduling as well. I know this is cryptic at best, but it is all I can say for now. Mood in SE Indiana is not good.
Bo, good comment about AJ. Also, to eliminate any confusion, SOCCER at the professional level will hopefully be in Indy by 2014 (again, a truly All American sport).
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Hi, DennisW!
Hi, Bob!
Hey Guys.....
NHL Fires up Saturday.....GO DEVILS!!!!
that is all....
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
"ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
Thanks Chief, I needed that!
"I make strong statements sometimes and get teased and poked." No way Chief, say it ain't so!
Bo
Hi Guys, have not posted for a couple of days. Just been awfully busy with just stuff, taking down Christmas decorations, paying bills, running errands and the like. Didn't even get to spend anytime yesterday working on the railroad. Have a friend coming over Friday to look at the railroad so today am going to spend some time just cleaning up down in the train room.
Well, catching up on the posts it maybe that having been tied up with other things for a couple of days wasn't such a bad thing. Hate to see people get so worked up and then the resulting hurt feelings. IMHO, life is too short.
Ryan - sorry to hear about the troubles you've had with your employees, it always hurts when our trust in others is violated. I hope in the end things work out ok.
rtraincollector - nice purchase, I'd like to have that book myself. I pretty much focus on the modern equipment, but still dabble some in the post war stuff. Looks like the book is an excellent reference source. That's the book by David Doyle right?
Jeffrey - does it ever stop raining down there?
Prairietype - very nice work on the 2026. Glad you were able to bring that little locomotive back to life.
Brutus - I believe TCA sends out a new card with each year's renewal. At least that has been my experience.
KRM - I'm not much when it comes to electrical/electronic issues. Can you provide a photo showing where and how you hooked up your mini fuses and can you tell me where you got them?
Glad to see that many are starting to get over the crud and are feeling better!
Well, I'm going to get a quick bite for lunch and then down to the train room. Have a great day fellas!
Oh Yeah, A.J. Foyt, Jr. - Happy Birthday!
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Good morning all, I was a little confused with what started the ruckas here and never did get the whole picture. I tried to reread the last few pages but with my PC being painfully slow it takes too much time. Anyway, glad the war is over. I don't have time for that.
Finally got together with MTH yesterday and confirmed my order for parts. Midge in the parts department is very helpful and a pleasure to talk to. She is a credit to her company. I'm sure they know it.
Weather is warming up here after a long cold spell. Suppose to be in the mid 70's for the next several days and nights in the high 40's.
V8, the car you just bought sounds like fun. Hope you can find the parts you need for smog check.
Dennis W. Don't stay away too long. Sorry you walked into a buzz saw. Hope the new additions are doing well.
Got errands to run now,
Ray
SPMan
now that I am calmed down, only took a day and half. I have decided to take a long weekend and just enjoy my self for a change. may even take a little road trip, no computers, no cell phone......... even no tv would be fine too......
Ryan
Good Mornin’ Agin, Y’all:
I can’t understand how people could live AND drive for decades in snow country and still have no clue about how to drive safely in the white stuff. The local news this morning, reporting on the snowfall of just 3” and the commute traffic, noted a gridlock 40 mile backup on Southbound Interstate Route 93 from Derry New Hampshire all the way down into Boston......... due to multiple spinouts and accidents. In every case such as this, driving faster in snow inevitably results in a multi-hour commute.
Ryan.......prayers that today finds you in a productive frame of mind as you struggle with some weighty business decisions. Hang in there, buddy. You can and you will get through this and the better for it.
Brutus......thank you for the positive update on your wife’s crud progress. I think you should surprise her with a get-well gift, something with flanged wheels. THAT should really pick her up, one way or the other.
Jeffrey.......prayers continue for your Mom. I was thinking how nice it will be for her with the upcoming visits from your sister, BIL, and your niece.
BOC......I don’t understand all of the confusion and difficulty RT is having understanding your posts. They are as clear as his are. Hope you are feeling better, but it doesn’t sound like it though quite yet.
ROY.......glad to hear you have turned the corner on your crud. It has really been hanging on. Eat some 5-alarm Texas chili. That should finish it off.
Harold.......that is exactly what I did last night winding down from the day, run some trains. Makes the day’s problems seem a lot smaller.
DennisW......bet you uttered “OOOPPPSSS!!!!” when you popped your head in here yesterday to see what was going on here. Hope today finds all your kiddies and family hale and hearty.
DougM......I noted that that the tin plate website you found, looking for your “scale” elephants, said “for adults” when listing the age appropriateness. Do we toy train fanatics qualify as adults?
V8 Dennis.........how did the former owner of your del Sol pass CA vehicle emissions testing previously? Maybe he still has the original air intake parts. May be worth a call. No matter, this is fixable. I assume you are issued a temporary 30 day sticker in the meantime, no? They do that here in Taxachusetts when a car fails inspection.
MikeC....... "Big news is that Indianapolis will be getting a pro franchise in that all-American sport for maybe 2014." You already have one.
Later, gang. Off to take some pre-emptive Ibuprofen and then do some more shoveling. This stuff is the heavy wet stuff and needless to say the City snowplow guys have done their thing and left me an unwelcomed present at the bottom of my driveway.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Sure is a bright world now. Got sunglasses on in the house and at the computer. OH!!! Eyes dilated. Eye exam AOK. No new lenses needed. Now off to a meeting. Busy until late tonight.
Thank you for being calm now. You are a great bunch.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
I think that if the Coffee Pot is going to continue, members need to avoid politics, avoid controversial issues, and avoid hot button topics sure to tick people off. Stop trying to bait people into fist fights, and proclaiming they want free speech while reporting postings of people they disagree with. If you wouldn't say something to the person if they were standing three feet from you, then don't post it.
Bob Keller
AnonymousMODS - Please delete my account.
Good morning all,
It is a little bit warmer today in SE Indiana with temps in the 30s. Hopefully I will get some good news today on that which I cannot talk about. Busy last night. Paid some bills, got some shoes, picked up checks at bank, and did some grocery shopping for the "Saucy wench". Dennis W., glad to see you back and any time is a good time to be here in the Pot. Some times are just a little more interesting than others. Big news is that Indianapolis will be getting a pro franchise in that all-American sport for maybe 2014. TBIL and I think some nice relaxing drinks will be served. I hope everyone has a good day. Oh, and I would be remiss if I did not mention today is the birthday of a true American Legend, A. J. Foyt, Jr.
Anonymous KRM Brent Good luck with that. You remind me of me, from when I was a much younger man and knew so much more than I do now. I was a angry young man then. I myself am kind of tired of all of those who say, " I / we want our country back." Tell that to the native Americans that your and my ancestors stole it from and see what they have to say, Life is change, teach your children well. Educate yourself on who The Amish are before you speak ignorantly.
KRM Brent Good luck with that. You remind me of me, from when I was a much younger man and knew so much more than I do now. I was a angry young man then. I myself am kind of tired of all of those who say, " I / we want our country back." Tell that to the native Americans that your and my ancestors stole it from and see what they have to say, Life is change, teach your children well.
Brent
Good luck with that.
You remind me of me, from when I was a much younger man and knew so much more than I do now. I was a angry young man then.
I myself am kind of tired of all of those who say, " I / we want our country back." Tell that to the native Americans that your and my ancestors stole it from and see what they have to say, Life is change, teach your children well.
JEFFERY - Who is this anonymous writer? Are we allowed to post anonymously? Doesn't seam fair to be able to say anything anonymously.
Some tough things being said here under the apparent protection of being anonymous. More than one anonymous post.
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
cnw1995I found a fun website in my elephant search to share with those of you with more of a tinplate orientation. http://www.tintoyarcade.com/
Aloha. Brrrr. BOC left the door open to the Arctic cold - though I understand it's not supposed to get real single-digit cold for another day or so . Class went well last night. 2 down, 8 more to go. Had a nice conversation with the conductor on the long milk run home last night - I was curious how he handles and tracks cash fares - boy, is it complicated! DennisW, nice to 'see' you. Hope all your kids are doing fine.
I found a fun website in my elephant search to share with those of you with more of a tinplate orientation. http://www.tintoyarcade.com/
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Sun and 28 this morning.
Grocery shopping is the order of the day.
Chief the Fink can gloat and some might get mad and leave but the pot will continue onward....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
Good morning. It's 33° with 100% humidity. Mostly cloudy with a small chance of rain. The high will be 45°.Other than a possibility of light rain this morning it looks like the rain is coming to an end. About time. I think I'll just get some rest today. There are no plans for working on the layout at this time. Electrical power isn't stable this morning. It keeps fluctuating. So much so it causes my modem to drop out for a second.
Good Mornin' Y'all From Snowy Cape Ann Taxachusetts,
Crawled out of bed this morning at O-Dark-Thirty to get a jump on things. Snowing pretty good here, but the forecast of 3"-4" is just a walk in the park for us hearty, sage, and tough N'awtheners.
Yesterday I sat there shaking my head In between reading the unnecesarily negative and always futile exchanges, where everyone goes home losers, with some collateral damage thrown in for good measure.
Last night I grabbed the wife and took her out for dinner to celebrate at our favorite local establishment, the Garden City Pub. Just the two of us for the first time in I cannot remember when. All youse guyz have me to thank me for getting the United States Senate and the Congress to declare January 15 for what it is every year, a national holiday, but observed this year January 21st. Yesterday was RI52 day.
Later, gang. As LAZ would say, especially for the California boys this past week, stay frosty.
20 degrees with sun on the North Bluff.
Looks like it will be a nice day for a drive to Milwaukee. It should be fun. I don’t know yet if we are driving junkers up there to the auction or if we will bring good cars back. My guess is it will be driving junkers.
V8 Dennis, If it is a Honda Del Sol I will rip off the air cleaner for you.
Good morning to you to Chief, Good to see you woke up. Maybe we can send you enough cold that the snow can stay and you can go sledding.
BOC, Hope you shake the crud soon.
I see the price of salad will be going up because of the cold out there in California. That will not make the wife happy. Sounds like Roy is getting a winter blast as well.
Not much train news but I got my 5 amp fuses yesterday and now I have wired the mini fuse holders in front of all my small wire circuits. The wires should be safe now.
Time for some Cheerios then off to drive.
I hope everyone has a safe and peaceful day
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Good morning.
Very slushy on the roads today, not that cold, but again, slushy. We recieved a two hour delay from school today.
Bordig...
The greebig crud is still with me ..I geeb findig more veins for by viewig blesure as well...sigh...
*hork snuffle snort coff coff gack hack...acccchhhinskiiiii....sniff HONK!*
See, I eben gabe in with by owd trugload of kleeenex....
Kinda sunny but cccold this morning...it currently is sitting at 17F going for a high near 34F....
Have a good day!!!
Any argument carried far enough will end up in Semantics--Hartz's law of rhetoric Emerald. Leemer and Southern The route of the Sceptre Express Barry
I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...
http://modeltrainswithmusic.blogspot.ca/
ENOUGH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
What we have to two or three strong willed people. Can express your opinions but no fighting, please.
I make strong statements sometimes and get teased and poked. I take it as fun. Remember, we have been attacked by the "outside" and baned together. Don't let us "destroy" from within. I'm sure the "rat" is gloting. Shake hands.
Cloudy, misty and warm. Guess what?? The "S" word is in the forecast for Thursday night. Will not stick due to warm ground and air at the ground level. Now I know, someone is going to say it is not sticking because the Chief's hot air in Roseyville.
Thank you and love all of you.
fifedog RockIsland - While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door...
RockIsland - While I nodded, nearly napping, suddenly there came a tapping, As of someone gently rapping, rapping at my chamber door...
Fife.......... you KNOW that was me, gently rapping at your chamber door, willing to take 4 points and the Patriots against your Ravens this coming weekend. I thought, however, that it was quite rude of you to respond by handing me your chamber pot.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....
It is a cold and icy 32 degrees. Going up to 36 today with , maybe some sunshine this afternoon.
Today is an easy day. I was going to run an errand this morning, but decided to wait until tomorrow. I will do some chores and relax.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for Breakfast.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
Evening all!
Cold here and it SNOHIZO'd last night - - - but it was all gone by Noon!
But still cold and below freezing tonight.
Getting better every day and that is good. Got some work done on the ad hoc "club layout" which used to be my home layout until I had to take it down a few years back. Expanded it from 8x12 to 8x20. Will take it to a show this weekend and we will be runnin' some trains!
Have a great day tomorrow all!
Regards, Roy
The tree is down but the circle of track is still out.Layed on the living room floor before work and watched my 1668 chase its caboose. It was very relaxing.
you know...amongst the flamewars and other such things going on...I actually managed to get some train running here...and no pile ups either...heeheehee
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