Well I had to take down the train for the holiday. I was wanting to set it back up tonight but after going into work at 4:30am I'm just to darn tired to do it tonight.
A high of 55* for Thursday. I can't wait till the 70's get here. The top will be off the jeep!
Have a good night everyone.
charliebrownI'm in the thumb of the great lake state. Where it is still way to cold to be spring. Thanks for the info I'll keep watching for a train show near me.
Good.. another one of us Michigan guys!
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Temp is 39
My cousin is home after spending 3 months in the south west. He's wishing he had stayed longer(it's cold here) but his taxes had to be done. I'm sure we will be planning a couple summer trips soon. Nothing in the big news dept. today so I will just wait with the banilla...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
Hudson#685 Charlie Brown! Good Grief! Where up North are you? Looking for trains besides Ebay, I go to most of the local train shows, such as Greenberg's. Have a Great Evening! John
Charlie Brown! Good Grief! Where up North are you? Looking for trains besides Ebay, I go to most of the local train shows, such as Greenberg's.
Have a Great Evening!
John
I'm in the thumb of the great lake state. Where it is still way to cold to be spring. Thanks for the info I'll keep watching for a train show near me.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Route of the Black Diamond Express, John Wilkes and Maple Leaf.
-Jake, modeling the Barclay, Towanda & Susquehanna.
laz 57 CHIEF, Tell em what you think. Tell them to start enforcing the laws that are in the books right now, not plea bargaining. There was over 1000 people denied guns in the state of PA. last year, through background checks, and only 44 were convicted of trying to obtain a gun. Mandatory background check in the state of Pa. Why they didn't go after the other 956 people who failed beats me. If denied they are suppose to come and get you, through probation. laz57 Laz, You nailed it. Put all of the laws you want on the books but it is not worth if there not inforced. Well my trip UP got killed today because the frost is not yet out of the ground up north so I guess it will wait a week or two more. Yous guys have a nice night.
CHIEF,
Tell em what you think. Tell them to start enforcing the laws that are in the books right now, not plea bargaining. There was over 1000 people denied guns in the state of PA. last year, through background checks, and only 44 were convicted of trying to obtain a gun. Mandatory background check in the state of Pa. Why they didn't go after the other 956 people who failed beats me. If denied they are suppose to come and get you, through probation.
laz57
Laz, You nailed it. Put all of the laws you want on the books but it is not worth if there not inforced.
Well my trip UP got killed today because the frost is not yet out of the ground up north so I guess it will wait a week or two more.
Yous guys have a nice night.
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
ROY,
I like that with the batting practice with the hail balls.LOL!
Charlie Brown!
Cowboy KEV - major hustling of those ore cars!
Regards, Roy
sir james I fifedog Chief - It seems there are a lot of politicians out there that want to attach their names to ANY kind of gun legislation, so that they can stand up and pound their chest and grandstand. In my eyes, they are turning away from the 800 lb gorilla in the room...the lack of mental health facilities and yes, sanatoriums for folks that need to be kept away from the rest of society. It wasn't the weaponry that was the common thread in the more notable tragedies, it was the systemic failure to identify and "shelter" those who will potentially harm others. Fife you nailed it. Right on the bulls eye.
fifedog Chief - It seems there are a lot of politicians out there that want to attach their names to ANY kind of gun legislation, so that they can stand up and pound their chest and grandstand. In my eyes, they are turning away from the 800 lb gorilla in the room...the lack of mental health facilities and yes, sanatoriums for folks that need to be kept away from the rest of society. It wasn't the weaponry that was the common thread in the more notable tragedies, it was the systemic failure to identify and "shelter" those who will potentially harm others.
Chief - It seems there are a lot of politicians out there that want to attach their names to ANY kind of gun legislation, so that they can stand up and pound their chest and grandstand.
In my eyes, they are turning away from the 800 lb gorilla in the room...the lack of mental health facilities and yes, sanatoriums for folks that need to be kept away from the rest of society. It wasn't the weaponry that was the common thread in the more notable tragedies, it was the systemic failure to identify and "shelter" those who will potentially harm others.
What they are trying to do right now seems to be like a band-aid fix, and we know what happens when it's time for band-aids to come off.
Besides, look at China. They don't have mass school shootings, they have mass school stabbings. Not a lot better. If someone wants to do something bad enough, they'll find a way to do it.
CharlieBrown.
WOW 7 pages allready. still cant log in or post from work....... Been running around dealing with "STUFF"
Kev, your backing up story...... lol, she has the audible alert AND the back up camera, plus three mirrors. she still can't back up
I could drive my truck in REVERSE using only the mirrors as fast as it will go backwards on the interstate in rush hour traffic while drinking a coffee...
Cheif, post the link to your interview
I'll try to get caught up soon on the pot
Welcome Charlie Brown
chat later
Ryan
Chief: Just tell them that Gun Control is the Ability to Hit the Target!
Just a nice easy day so far. We had the wood stove going all day. Took a nice afternoon nap, finally!!! Getting ready to leave for school. Tonight it metal fabrication. They will be introduced to the Brake, Shear, Shrinker/Stretcher and assorted hand tools.
Mom did good with her scan yesterday. The doctors are still amazed that she had no reactions to the radiation or chemo. All Positive!
Charlie Brown! Good Grief! Where up North are you? Looking for trains besides Ebay, I go to most of the local train shows, such as Greenberg's. York in a couple of weeks.
Jack: I have my issues with Comcast also. There latest excuse is the infrastructure and Sandy. They like playing the Sandy Card. But since switching I have to admit that my phone service is flawless. I had a ton of problems with Verizon.
AF53, Ray, No new boxes yet.
Today's high has been changed to 55°. There's a 15 mph northeast wind coming across the lake that is making it feel even cooler. Got the grocery shopping done and got them put away. I checked at Wal-Mart, Radio Shack and a local computer service place but couldn't find an adapter for my old keyboard. So instead I bought a USB keyboard that has the keys at a height I'm more comfortable with and it doesn't have those 'specialty' keys scattered all over it.No plans for today except lay back and relax. I would run a train or two but there's parts I salvaged from the old computer laying all over it at the moment.
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
jefelectric Best thing for sorting out calls is caller ID, if we don't know the name or number we don't answer it. Most of our friends call on our cell phones. Also with Comcast the # flashes up on the TV screen when you get a call.
Best thing for sorting out calls is caller ID, if we don't know the name or number we don't answer it. Most of our friends call on our cell phones. Also with Comcast the # flashes up on the TV screen when you get a call.
John.......I set up a separate ring tone (or tones) on my house (cordless and hard wired) phones for the phone numbers (incoming) I want to answer........ like family, friends, and any other number I need to answer.
Ray.......I wonder if a local PC shop can check your PC for unusual outside access set-ups you many want to have wacked. Tell them what happened as much as you can recall from the discussion and places "he" took you to. Or perform a "reset" of your PC to a previous configuration, the one the day before the call.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Demay SP Ray – I believe that was a scam. Here is a link to an article about it. http://www.bitterwallet.com/microsoft-phone-scam-being-run-from-indian-call-centres/32278
SP Ray – I believe that was a scam. Here is a link to an article about it. http://www.bitterwallet.com/microsoft-phone-scam-being-run-from-indian-call-centres/32278
Joe, I read the article about it and I'm afraid I have been a victim of this scam. It sounded like exactly what happened to me. However the callers did not try to sell me anything or ask for payment for the service etc. The bad thing is that they may have access to all the data on my computer now if this is true. I called my credit card company and told them what had happened but so far nothing has shown up on that at least. I don't think I have any financial data on my computer but they might be able to use your name in some other way I suppose. Need to find out more about this and report this to the proper authorities.
Ray
SPMan
Good Afternoon all,
Chief, Tell them how it is on GUN CONTROL. i think they may have sneaked in some TV control on you and cut off the Sportsman's Channel so you can't hear the NRA shows!
Been nice and sunny here the past few days, but also cool and windy, right now it's 45 with 18 mph wind making it feel like 37.
I'm at the toy train museum again cataloging photos, a never ending job.
BTW, two weeks til YORK.
Just a quick splash and go from crystal clear but cold Taxachusetts,
The Canadian geese here just won't quit. 9 dispatched back into the pond by Maximus three times today already. Spent some time cleaning up the mess they left in the time they had.
The past couple of nights the wife and I watched all of the internet video on Secretariat. A horse never to be surpassed. Miracle: RI52 and the wife watching the same thing, also an event never to be surpassed.
charliebrown!!!!!
HudsonJohn.......please keep the good news on your Mom coming.
Bob......ya got me to thinking about my Dad who has been gone 15 years. I resurrected my Dad's Navy flight jacket last month and "invested" $ in it to bring it back to life. Between a seamstress and the leather expert, it looks like new, and I have begun wearing it again. Also last month, poured $ into r&r-ing my Dad's old watch and am wearing that too. I don't mean to preach to the younger amongst us, but NOW is the time to cherish those whom we love. Carpe diem.
Jeffrey.......am glad to hear you are back up and running with your new PC. Lots of horsepower in this one!!! Rich's MOPAR comes to mind! Very amused by your aggravation with the new keyboard too.
DougDG........I never tire of the videos you post of the Museum layout!!!!
Where have Don Baker and Traindood been hiding out?
Chief.......I am having volume issues with Comcast, so don't feel that your cable/internet provider is the only one with issues. My volume rises and falls (a lot), every channel, programming or commercials. It's driving me nuts. Comcast informed me that no one in my neighborhood is experiencing this based on their call logs. I am having the issue only with the TV hooked up to the HD box.....hopefully not any of my equipment at fault.
KEV......you've got me inspired. I need to take out my 1615 and get to work on it. It has been dead for 40 years! A divine resurrection in the making?
SJ.......you reminded me, it is time for me to get my hair trimmed back a tad. Will get just the grey ones cut.
LAZ.......I need to come by your place for some trout and Ole Mils, so ya gotta stop throwing them back......the fish that is.
The right front channel quit on my surround sound receiver, time to get it looked at by someone who knows what they are doing. Later, gang.
To the pot Charliebrown
Here is one.
http://www.choochooauctions.com/cgi-bin/ua/main.pl
DougDG, A great video of that old Marx and a wonderfull place to run it. thanks for sharing.
I just wanted to let ya'll know how much I love this forum. I get to hear about other people in the hobby,find out about weather all around,get questions answered,and even get to see super cool videos.
Besides Ebay or Craigs list is there other places to buy good used stuff? On the cheap of course - I'm on a budget unless my trains start making boat loads of money? It's funny though. All the stuff I have paid for and the best I have received is the info on here. Which was free. ..... priceless
Thanks again to all those that have helped me along. Hopefully I can have some foundation and a track system set up and running soon. Anybody in the cold north wanna help??? anyone???
The 1615 the little engine that could. 12 RMT ore cars.
watch?v=iMob3O20rzE&feature=youtu.be
Good morning. It's 46° with 100% humidity. Showers likely. The high will be 65°.The word for today is rain. We're getting lots of it. I guess I'm caught up on my sleep now. I hadn't had much lately so it was no surprise that I was very tired yesterday afternoon. I laid down for a short nap and woke up about 3am. It was raining to beat the band. Since the computer was still on I had a look around online, made a posting or two then shut it down and went back to bed. Woke up again at 9am.Today I plan to do some grocery shopping. The food stamp card is reloaded so I can get some of the stuff I need. It's not much, just $49 but that's something at least. I'm also going to see if I can find a PS2 to USB adapter so I can use my old keyboard. I'm getting really aggravated with this new one and I'm about to snap it in two! The keys are too low and really sensitive and they're too small for my big fingers. I'll keep it around as a spare.
ChiefEaglesNEWS FLASH. Jsut got a call. TV 11 wants to interview me on gun control as our STUPID Mayor of Morrisville is having a round table discussion on gun control today. They want "the other side of the story."
Good Morning!
Woke up to 28 degrees. it is up to to 42 now. Not going to get much warmer the rest of the week here.
Jack: I agree about Global Warming.
RT: Good move on planting before the transformer work. I would have done the same.
Mike: Hang in there.
Kev: Great news on the 1615! Enjoy it.
SJ: Sounds like a great visit. I am going to try the new batch of Lemon Ice Cream later.
Bob: Sounds like a nice tribute to your Dad. with the Corvair no less. My Dad's first new car was a 1951 Ford Crown Victoria. He bought that when he came home from Korea. Before that he had a 1937 Pontiac and a 1939 Ford.
DougDG: Thanks for sharing the video. I will show it to my son later. He in into Marx. I am going to try to get out to the west Coast and check out the Museum. It looks great.
Chief: Good luck with the interview on Gun Control.
I wonder where Traindood is? I miss his comments on the Yankees! I hope to see him at York!
Have a Great Day!
Morning all!
Cool and some rain this morning. High today of 49. 70's by weekend. This weekend is Mom's weekend at sons university so we will be trekking to OK Friday evening. May not be able to post until Mon.
LAZ - we actually make those stories about hail and tornados up to keep people with weak fortitude from moving here. We call baseball size hail "batting practice".
Have a great day all!
JACK and RAY - Ever since last years political season started (over a year) we have let the recorder answer all calls including the business calls. Our recorded message refers them to our web sites to send an email as the fastest way to have their questions answered.
We get lots of hang-up with out messages. Most likely those are telemarketers. For our family, we use a signal.
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 40s. Will be watching Arrow tonight. Work is quiet today, which is good. TBIL and I can drive again. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Temp is 26. Bright sun but cold.
It was fun to see that little Marx engine run the loop. I kept thinking not many of then ever got a run like that. Today will be an in-between one with some grocery shopping tomorrow or Friday. . . S.J.
Bright and cold again on the North Bluff.
Bob,
Nice story on your father. I can hardly beleve mine has been gone for 12 years.
I put two pair of bad rusty and broken Lionel 022 switches and one 042 switch on the bay last night for buy it now of $35.00 and they are sold. Must of been too cheap.
So I got to pack them up and send them off to the guy today. Other than that not much going on.
Oh BTW I got the last of the bills from the trip to the hospital. WOW that ride in the big red box was almost 2K $400 for me to pay. It don't pay to get sick. Where does the Tax money I send to the ambulance department go???
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