RockIsland52 I am already 4 pages behind!!!! Someone should have poured a bucket of grits on me. Jack
I am already 4 pages behind!!!! Someone should have poured a bucket of grits on me.
Jack
Jack, Glad to see you joined us on the new (and improved) CTT forum. Your post was real short for you!
Pat
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rtraincollector Evening all decided to drop in and say hey its been a while I did happen to get a pic sent to me it seems Chief's car broke down and pat said no problem I'll get you home I'll tow you
Evening all decided to drop in and say hey its been a while
I did happen to get a pic sent to me it seems Chief's car broke down and pat said no problem I'll get you home I'll tow you
RT, it was a win-win deal. I got paid in grits, ground hog (and I don't mean pork) and the Chief paid the fine!
So the Chief is going Hollywood. I just heard they were looking for someone to play the part of Jed in a new grits only cooking show.
Mmmmm.......I know someone in law enforcement in California.
Mike C. - You were in Nelsonville, Ohio. I worked on the new bypass you probably saw. Nice collection of rolling stock, too.
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
TCA 09-64284
Morning All !
Spanky, SO GLAD TYLER IS DOING WELL!! That picture is fantastic 2 very good looking young men. Hope things continue to get back on track for you guys.
V8Vega, Sounds great to me. Probably be going to the Tenderloin in LaVerne for dinner then over to SPMan's place.
SPMan, Hope your sister is doing better!
FIFE, Grits in So. California?? Are you kidding? Maybe forty years ago. However, the International Market down the street does have a sale going on now for TOFU and Kimshee. (And various cuts/pieces of fish.) So when I last talked with him he said he was concerned of weight gain while on this trip, and wanted to cut back. So being the good guy I am, we are stocking up on the Tofu, and Kay picked up a recipe book on how to "Customize Tofu to YOUR Epicurean Delight". So she came home with some spices and flavorings. Never realized they had such odd flavorings! "Possum Creole", "Cajun Rodent", "BBQ Cat Legs" and more. We have a pot belly stove in the backyard, so she plans on trying some recipes this afternoon.
Buckeye, We just had a new requirement added to our opening procedure at Knott's. We are now required to do a Trestle Inspection for the railroad, AND sign off on a "OK TO OPERATE" document that goes to Ride Operations. It is kept on file for OSHA and DOSH inspections. Training necessary to accommodate; wear rubber soled boots so you don't slip in the ravine, look for crack on the underside of the structure and I beams, leakage on the concrete stanchions, and missing hardware. (I managed to get excused from it do to previous ankle surgery's, didn't want to sign any documents for that inspection. However, if it failed it wouldn't matter much, cause the tender would follow the engine right in anyway.)
Things beginning to calm down here a little, got Chris off to Michigan, he is inflight now. His flight left at 6am this morning, so Kay and I had him at the airport at 5. (I had to work till midnight, and didn't get to be until 2.) Ugh! Then another late shift tonight.
Later guys, got some planning to take care of.
Don
V8 Dennis, I just read Don's post re visit by the Chief. If it is OK with him it is fine with me. I am meeting Chief and Don for dinner on Thursday at the Tenderloin in La Verne, We will be at my place, I'm guessing about 8:00PM. You can Email me at councilray@aol.com for directions etc. Let me have your email address in case I need to get in touch.
Ray
SPMan
Back in MPLS after a wonderful four day motor cycle tour with our youngest son. This was our 7th year of him taking time off to tour with old Dad and we just have a ball. Our country has so much to offer, our opportunities are endless. Not sure how much longer I can hold up a 900# motorcycle, I think I have at least a few more years.
But what's most important are the conversations we've had when no one else is around, priceless. I am blessed to have had these last seven years of touring with him, there was a time when he was in HS that he pushed my patience more than once......
Now he's the one to make sure I see all the trains along the Great River Road, if any of you need a fun road trip consider that trip staring in Dubuque, IA and going up up St. Paul, MN. You will see all the trains you hope for framed against the beautiful Mississippi river!!!
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Another hot and humid day. Stayed inside and enjoyed the ballgame. Indians finally beat the Tigers.
Got a 1949 Lionel catalog reproduction. It is really interesting to see the old train sets and their prices. My original set is listed there #2141WS. Still have it and it all works.
Have a nice evening,
Chuck
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
Good evening all,
Rain then sun today in SE Indiana. Mowed the yard. Watched the Indy car. Worse possible scenario today. Chippy's team (TCGR) was 1-2-3 and Sato crashed out in the pits. At least SFHR had a top 5 and Simona was 11th. Tired. Back to work tomorrow. Ugh. Wish I could retire now. At least 4 more years. Buckeye, looks like you did a nice job on US 33 there. Maybe you could contract out for the entrance road to Ravenswood Castle. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
JONADEL Wrote: Back in MPLS after a wonderful four day motor cycle tour with our youngest son. This was our 7th year of him taking time off to tour with old Dad and we just have a ball. Our country has so much to offer, our opportunities are endless. Not sure how much longer I can hold up a 900# motorcycle, I think I have at least a few more years.
I love the road trips myself...don't get to do too many here though..but when they do occur off I go!! Hope you till have many many years of it!!
Good Evening..
Well, we had rain rain and more rain here, it would dry a bit, get more muggy and down it would come again...it still is doing it though not as much now..sigh...
I did get to the mall this afternoon..even if a little on the wet side...thought I could have used a wetsuit though...
Then, got home a ran some trains around...and watched a few videos as well...a good evening to be had...
Have a good'un!!
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/
Evening all. I took a little computer break today.
Went to early Church and Sunday School. Then I picked garden. Side dressed [for those non-farmers, added fertilizer] all my garden plants. Getting tomatoes in a fair number now. They are like the tobacco, so much water, tall plants but not as many tomatoes as usual for the height. Tobacco is extra tall [some say the tallest it has ever been] but leaves are paper thin. Poor quality.
Well, I have certain chores to do in a few days. Why? Because....
California, here I come!
Good to see so many of the gang posting again.
Spanky, a few is OK. The reason is, a large number of photos posted on the Pot makes the thread even larger. They also slow down downloads of some computers that do not have high speed internet. I have been guilty of posting them in the Pot. A separate thread helps with that. It is common reasoning and not being "mean".
Later
PS: sorry Dennis. Forgot That would be outstanding.
PS PS: Do I need to take my passport? California is a foreign country isn't it?
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Chief,
You do not need shots to go to California but those Californians that will have contact with you need several shots in order to not get the Roseyville Rash.
Buckeye Riveter Chief, You do not need shots to go to California but those Californians that will have contact with you need several shots in order to not get the Roseyville Rash.
Actually, I have them all. Including all the Hepatitis shots. Ins. paid for them. The reason you got the Roseyville Rash, that is a REB sneak attack on those who escape the long arm of the Roseyville PD. It was sent in a special email attachment.
Spanky, no one would know you are a proud Dad. Good job.
DJSpanky: great photos!
Chief: Enjoy the trip out there!!
jonadel Back in MPLS after a wonderful four day motor cycle tour with our youngest son. This was our 7th year of him taking time off to tour with old Dad and we just have a ball. Our country has so much to offer, our opportunities are endless. Not sure how much longer I can hold up a 900# motorcycle, I think I have at least a few more years. But what's most important are the conversations we've had when no one else is around, priceless. I am blessed to have had these last seven years of touring with him, there was a time when he was in HS that he pushed my patience more than once...... Now he's the one to make sure I see all the trains along the Great River Road, if any of you need a fun road trip consider that trip staring in Dubuque, IA and going up up St. Paul, MN. You will see all the trains you hope for framed against the beautiful Mississippi river!!!
Hey Jon,
Is it time to look into trading in the Gullwing for a Can-Am ?
The devil made me do it !
Chief, It has gotten pretty bad. I've been trying to find a shop that will handle the transfer of the 22 rifle I learned to shoot and hunt with almost 60 years ago. It's currently with my sister in Ky but they just don't want to do the private party transfers because of the paper nightmare imposed by the government(s). I hope to pass it onto my grandson for him to learn with when he gets a little older. Got a few more referrals, hopefully one of them will work out. May have to make a long roadtrip.
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Doug -- no Can Am for me nor will I trike the bike, when it's over it's over. However, there might be a FUN convertible to replace the two wheeler! If I could just figure how how to get a steam engine on the highway .......
jonadel Doug -- no Can Am for me nor will I trike the bike, when it's over it's over. However, there might be a FUN convertible to replace the two wheeler! If I could just figure how how to get a steam engine on the highway .......
license it as a specialty vehicle? Or historical vehicle...a friend of ours has a Stanley Steamer licensed as such
Great pics, Spanky! Here's a good joke one I saw today - this is a competition I could handle :)
Went to Lowes and looked at doors and stuff for the basement - making progress!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Doug, let me check and see what my folks say at the store. Maybe transfer to us, then we ship to you. I know a lot of stores will not ship to CA.
Jon, 11:00 news just told us we lost an American Legion biker this afternoon. The group was being escorted by SHP when his front tire blew and he crashed.
Temperature and humidity both raising here.
RT - that picture reminds me of a Ford Econoline ad from the mid 60's that pictured an Econoline van with open rear doors with railroad rail sticking out. The caption went something like 'just because you can carry it, does not mean it fits'.
Scored a MPC era Blue Comet set for a reasonable price. The 'Sound of Steam' is working, though the smoker is a little weak.
My wife and I got out to see the Lone Ranger film this afternoon. Fun diversion for a summer Sunday afternoon. I did see notice that the Promintary Point spike driving scene was inaccurate. Jim West, Artimus Gordon, and Dr. Loveless with his mechanical spider were not there!
Back to work tomorrow to keep you all's SS checks solvent. Speaking of work, looks like I might be making a business trip to Spain next month.
All for now.
Man - are these popups annoying or what? Hey - serious question, is that one joke or family picture per day or per post? It's not clear. Hi Chuck! How are your legs?
ChiefEagles Doug, let me check and see what my folks say at the store. Maybe transfer to us, then we ship to you. I know a lot of stores will not ship to CA. Jon, 11:00 news just told us we lost an American Legion biker this afternoon. The group was being escorted by SHP when his front tire blew and he crashed.
Our condolences to his family and friends
Bill - hope you get to come home on time this year!
Jim - I expect that this trip will keep to original schedule, though the delays I had last year worked out for the better. My original travel schedule had me going through New York on the same day Sandy visited!
Konbanwa,
The workday seemed long today; it was probably due to having an extended weekend and sitting through meetings all morning. I’m preparing roasted chicken and vegetables for dinner tonight. We have no other plans for this evening so I should catch up on some reading time with the older son. Last night, I was able to watch the remaining UFC fights I recorded earlier in the day; I was extremely pleased with the outcome of the main event.
AF Ray – No worries on the photo; I think I have an idea what it is. Go Yankees!
Chuck – Yes, the youngest and I need some more camera and operating time. Hopefully, our skills will improve by the end of summer.
Sayonara,
Joe
Brutus Man - are these popups annoying or what? Hey - serious question, is that one joke or family picture per day or per post? It's not clear. Hi Chuck! How are your legs?
Per post. So, you could do post after post and beat the rule. Common sense rules. Read my reply to Spanky above on why.
Morning all. On call so I will be heading in a bit later. Chuck, I too have the 1949 catalog as it was where my first set that was passed down from Dad to me. Mine is the work train that was headed by the 2020 steam. Not sure what the set number is...been awhile since I looked at it..
kids have been crazy this past weekend! Lots of fun and games. The older two, my wife and I have been playing "Apples to Apples" which can get a bit crazy. Good times.
Joe, great to hear from you. You have any idea how long they will be keeping you in Japan? Most folks I know do a three year stint, but some MOSs keep some longer.
well, best get running. God bless and have a great day!
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Good Morning
Kind of dull and stifling out there ...only 66F out there but it feels more like 83F right now..supposed to go to 85F feeling like 103F later on, under those ol' tunderin'boomers
Not much planned for today other than messing around in the studio...under the A/C....
Have a good one!!
Mornin' boys. Mornin' English. Spotty in the Mid-Atlantic region. I have to keep going out and wiping off the Durango, that I just detailed on Saturday. Short week, then off for 2 1/2 for a stay-cation. Lots of honey-you-better-dooos waiting for me. Speaking of...
dbaker - Think I'll finally sit down and write that CPI article. Gonna need your help with pics.
Morning all. partly cloudy to cloudy. Tstorms all around. Missing us right now. Big line "hit" lake house last night and this morning. Moving off toward northeast VA to maybe Fifey. Farmers here do not need more rain. Actually forecast says big rains here this weekend. Not good. Then watch the storm in the Atlantic. Why Fran was so bad. Had 8 inches of rain before the winds hit. Ground so soft, tree uprooted easily.
Off to follow-up from physical. Then start getting ready to go to CA.
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