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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 6:45 PM

Laz,

This last weekend the:

Indians - Won

Reds - Won

Bengals - Won

Browns - Won

OSU - Won

It was a stellar weekend for Ohio sports team.  The last time this occurred was 1982.  



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Posted by dbaker48 on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 5:54 PM

Yahoo !!!!!!  Thumbs Up

Got the cast off!!  Took all morning but that's ok, at least it is free.  Now I can work on miscellaneous projects (small ones, mostly in the train room). 

Had X-Rays done of both the hand and leg.  Both doing well.  The Dr said the leg typically takes between 14-16 weeks for healing.  And I am only at week 7! Tongue Tied  Next appt not until Nov., then MAYBE will be able to start putting SOME weight on the leg at that time.  Therapy has been prescribed for the wrist and thumb.  Probably will start next week, 3 times a week for 6 weeks!  Seems like a lot of therapy to me!

Hope this isn't too much detail, below is the xray of my leg. Bottom of pic is ankle joint, hdwe goes up about 10-12" towards the knee.


Got my arm back at a good time, I think the company computer is about to give up.  The drive sounds terrible!  So need to get everything transferred over to another computer verrry soon.  Will start that either tomorrow or Sat., at the latest.  (Other computer is upstairs, so will need some help getting it downstairs.)

Then train projects; service all the old motorized units, then the old engines sitting in boxes.  Assemble the A&W Root Beer, and White Castle stands.  PLAY with the trains!

So that's it from here!

Be careful of that fire RAY !!

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Posted by SPMan on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 12:42 PM

Good morning all,

Brush fire over 80% contained at last report.  No smoke in sky now.

Neighbor to my rear is having his pool worked on today.  Tearing out all old plaster/gunite.  Lots of noise from jack hammers and dust but the dust is blowing in the neighbor's yard to his left.  So far I'm in the clear.

Anybody!  What day is it?  OK Don, waiting to hear about the cast coming off later today.  Looking forward to seeing more post from you.

Buckeye, hope your procedure went well.

Later,

Ray

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 10:37 AM

Morning all.  Sunny.  Weatherperson said rain was coming by.  Think it died.  being lazy this AM.  Watched a couple of movies on Netflix.  

Now to do some errands and visit the store [HH].

Buckeye, hope all passes well. 

See the gang is doing well.

If Shake and Bake gets his left hand out of cast, we will see more posting as he is left paw.  OH NO!!!  Guess he will make it back into the train room too.

Later 

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 10:04 AM

Well, it's Wednesday - I'll leave out the camel references.....

Buckeye & DonB - Angel

Good to see the Chief is doing ok....

Busy firehouse last few days, 12 calls in 28 hours (geez, I'm tired)

Upwards of 70 today with bright sun...nice

Bought a bunch from Michaels, put a LOT of stuff in the attic while Mom and Dad are away, room looks cleaner. 

Yanks are done, Giants look horrible - LET'S GO DEVILS!!!!

Back to the grind...oh, yeah, I'll be working until I'm 80 at least....thanks to the powers in charge....

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I am the venom in your skin  --- Breaking Benjamin


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Posted by cnw1995 on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 8:28 AM

Aloha from another sunny, beauty of a Fall day in Chicago. Hang in there, Buckeye. Good news, Don! Happy Belated Bday, BOC. Hope you enjoyed it. Bears!  Just a few more days of White Sox misery.

I've gotten a few of the Yat Ming fire engines - they are beautifully done and inexpensive. 

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 7:51 AM

Good Morning...

Nice and chilly out...only 35 out right now...supposed to get to 70 later on though, in the sunshine!

Well, we had the floor talk and she now sees it MY way....heeheehee...

Anyhow, got stuff to do, people to see, things to clobber together...have a good one!!

Don:  On the arm cast being taken off today...YAY!!! Now, on the 'one bad eye'...ummm...what you do to get that?

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 7:34 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill...........

It is a sunny and cold 44 degrees.  Going up to 72 today with sunshine.

Today is a busy day.  I have a few chores to do and a bunch of paperwork to finish.  Then, I can do some reading. Lunch and a nap.

Howdy LAZ.......Good to hear from you.

Baseball today.  Great game last nite.  GO  TRIBE  !!!!!!!!!!

Dining car has Cheerios for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Wednesday.

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Posted by dbaker48 on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 7:28 AM

Good Morning!

0 !!  WITH SOME LUCK GET THE ARM CAST OFF TODAY !!

Glad to hear other procedures went well.  Buckeye"s still in suspense?

Early appt! ..........................

later

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Posted by laz 57 on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 6:56 AM

CHUCK,

  GO TRIBE 5 more to go.Thumbs Up

DOUG M,

  DA BEARS!!!!!Thumbs Up

 

Stay frosty my friends,

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Posted by dougdagrump on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:29 PM

Evenin' All !

Still around just not enuff fuel in the tank anymore to keep up with everything. The "Betterhalf" and I have both been fighting the crud for the past week or so, mine seems to finally be backing off but not for her.

Chief, Good to hear that everything came out good. Mine is scheduled for January.

Now, hopefully Buckeye's results will be good as well.

Don, Laugh. Enjoyed the chat the other week.

Got the halloween module installed on the club layout, Monday we will be putting up the other halloween decorations.

Jack, Thumbs Up on the new pup.

Later all, maybe it won't be so long in between posts.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:12 PM

ChiefEagles

RockIsland52

BUCKEYE.......follow the Chief's lead.  Prime your system with a few beers.  He used pasta, different "chute."   :-)   JACK.

Angel hair spaghetti with meat sauce and sausage.  Followed by the same with meat balls.  [never ending pasta bowl]  "Plugged" it right up. Surprise 

Just finished two miles.

Sleep tight.

We always thought you where full of it, but now thanks to you we know itLaugh

Evening all not a lot going on here. Jack I chickened out and pulled it befor it got a bid left the southern set up there but just couldn't let the 2365WS ( 736 set)

Well just relaxing now. Getting ready to call it a night. hope all had a good day. And we all know what tomorrow is

Life's hard, even harder if your stupid  John Wayne

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Posted by SPMan on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:46 PM

Chief, I knew that procedure wouldn't slow you down. 

Brush fire in Azusa seems to be under control all though I have no confirmation yet.  At least the skies are clear of smoke which was my main concern at the moment.

Blown out, Happy B-DayCakeBeer

Ran trains a little this morning.  Ran a 5 engine consist of ACL power.  I had three F units, one GP7 and an SW1 switch engine.  The lead F unit has had all the electronics stripped out and all it has is a reverse unit so I ran the switcher in the consist to get a working horn.  Works pretty good.

Son who lives with us came home from trip last night from Austin Texas where he saw a car race.  Have to figure out what we are going to do about dinner tonight.  If it were just me and grandma, I would probably just have soup and sandwich.  I'm gaining weight again anyway.  Got to do more walking and less eating.

later,

Ray

 

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Posted by cheapclassics on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:43 PM

Good evening all,

I played very well tonight.  All good touches, no goals allowed.  We still lost 1-0.  Did not hear how high school boys did.  Girls had night off.  Work went well.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:30 PM

RockIsland52

BUCKEYE.......follow the Chief's lead.  Prime your system with a few beers.  He used pasta, different "chute."   :-)   JACK.

Angel hair spaghetti with meat sauce and sausage.  Followed by the same with meat balls.  [never ending pasta bowl]  "Plugged" it right up. Surprise 

Just finished two miles.

Sleep tight.

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 4:20 PM

BUCKEYE.......follow the Chief's lead.  Prime your system with a few beers.  He used pasta, different "chute."   :-)   JACK.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 3:47 PM

Just waiting for something to pass down the chute. Grumpy

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 3:26 PM

Olive Garden by 1:15.  Cleaned out all the pasta and then left.  Figured I earned it as not eaten since yesterday at 7:30 AM.  

Doing fine.  Will probably do 2 miles late today.

OH!  All OK with "test".  Tough to get old.

Later.  

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Posted by SPMan on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 11:57 AM

Don, What day is it indeed!  I love that commercial with the camel.  Funny story about your bathroom problems.  Not funny for you though, I'm sure.

Chief, by now your procedure is probably over and you are in dreamland.  Hope you are awake in time for the Olive Garden tonight.  When I get that procedure, I usually sleep all afternoon but knowing you, you will probably be out walking dogs, hunting, feeding deer, digging up garden or mowing grass.  Enjoy your day after the unpleasant part is over.

I thought we had almost got through the hot weather without a brush fire near us but our luck ran out yesterday afternoon.  A fire started in Azusa Canyon which is only about 5 miles West of me. It was almost dark by the time they were making water drops.  I don't know lf they did anymore overnight or not but they were at it again after daylight. Water dropping helicopters have been flying over my house between Azusa and Puddingstone Lake to the Southeast of us a few miles to get water.  The prevailing wind has been blowing smoke and ash over our way and I can't walk today because of poor air quaility since I have COPD breathing problems.  We have some ash on our cars and in the pool but not too bad so far.  I think they have a handle on the fire by now.  I hope so.

later,

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 10:10 AM

dbaker48

Good Evening!

......Went to the VA eye Dr today, got skin issues either removed or biopsied.  Results and stitches out next Monday. 

Realized today I have finally struck bottom on my health/recovery issues.  EVERYTHING IS IMPROVEMENT FROM HERE FORWARD.  Two factors convinced me of this.....

  First, no more NEW Dr appts scheduled!  Only follow-ups to previous ones, for progress checks Yes.  Second, got home from VA this am, and had urgent call due to excess coffee.  Then realized I had a new challenge in maintaining the cleanliness of the impacted area.  Specifically, the concern was protecting the floor while standing on one leg, using the wrong hand, and only one eye!  Result was SUCCESS!  NO SPILLAGE RIGHT ON TARGET!! 

Don.........I never read POT posts to my wife.  I figure she does not know the cast of characters or their history and simply would not "get it." 

However, your post was different.  I explained to her your "unretirement" responsibilities as a train engineer at Knotts, your snafu, and then let her read the above post of yours.

 It cracked her up totally, picturing your dilemma. Thumbs Up  Laugh

Jack

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Posted by RockIsland52 on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 9:08 AM

Happy birthday BOC!!!!   Happy B-DayDrinksBeerCakeHappy B-Day

Hey Chief......does your medical insurance cover the HAZMAT crew that has to come in to the health care facility to clean up after your procedure is over?  Or is that considered an out-of-pocket expense that you get to declare on your income tax return?  Laugh

Don....... "Guess what day it is????  Anybody????"  Yup.  Hope they don't saw off your hand in the process. Smile, Wink & Grin

I'll bet Chuck and LAZ are having some behind-the-scenes strategy sessions on how they will approach SJ on the MLB playoffs bets.  But I suspect SJ is just to clever for their scheming.

Later gang.  Puppy poo patrol calls. Sigh

Jack.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:27 AM

Aloha. Cool and sunny in the city. DJ's post reminds me I gotta remember to get my flu shot too. Nice TARDIS ride last night with SJ and Brutus. Watched a few vintage Star Trek shows online. Looks like it will be a productive day. With the cool weather, I'll think more of the layout - about how to best go about making a 'Goose'-like rail truck for Ivor (called Juggernaut in the show).

Good luck today, Buckeye

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 8:18 AM

Good Morning

Great sunshine and a bit chilly out here..43 going up to 68 todayWhistling

Got some time today to run some trains...tomorrow will be weekly operating sessions...heeheehee.

Have a few new tools for the floor installation which is going on. My favorite thing right now is someone...ern...is now having 'second thoughts' about the floor....Whistling So, I am telling her that this was the floor she wanted..this is the floor she is going to getMischief If'n I get called 'cheap' because I is using this for her floor...I will just say I am 'cost efficient'...Whistling..heeheeheeLaugh

So, also, since it is my birthday, I will get this done...later...Mischief

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 7:35 AM

Shaved, showered and dressed by 6 AM.  Then another round of drinking.  Must be Dawn as it cleans real good. Embarrassed  Arrival time is 10:30 and procedure time is 12 noon.  This is ridiculous times.  No solid foods since yesterday at 7 AM.  Guess my walks and this will really drop the weight.  Wifey and I plan to make up for it.  Olive Garden right after. Dinner  Can't do that when on the diet.  Figure this has made it OK for once.

Have a good one.  

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 6:48 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill...........

It is a foggy 42 degrees. Going up to 70 today with sunshine.

Today is a busy day. Wife is grocery shopping and I am doing chores. I have a small errand to run.  Put everything away and have lunch. Then, a nice nap.

Baseball game tonite.   Go Tribe.

Dining car has rolled in with Cheerios for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Tuesday.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, September 23, 2013 10:57 PM

No chalk shakes.  Some clear grape tasting dishwashing detergent.  Off early tomorrow AM.

Seen a photo of the Shake and Bake's "eye" surgery.  Should not have deleted from phone and posted it.  The black eye tomorrow AM will be even better.

Sleep tight. 

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Posted by dbaker48 on Monday, September 23, 2013 9:01 PM

Good Evening!

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Hope everything WORKS OUT ok for Buckeye and the Chief!  (If the Chief offers up a new DVD to watch, you may want to stand clear, it could be more personal than you expect.)

Went to the VA eye Dr today, got skin issues either removed or biopsied.  Results and stitches out next Monday. 

Realized today I have finally struck bottom on my health/recovery issues.  EVERYTHING IS IMPROVEMENT FROM HERE FORWARD.  Two factors convinced me of this.....

  First, no more NEW Dr appts scheduled!  Only follow-ups to previous ones, for progress checks Yes.  Second, got home from VA this am, and had urgent call due to excess coffee.  Then realized I had a new challenge in maintaining the cleanliness of the impacted area.  Specifically, the concern was protecting the floor while standing on one leg, using the wrong hand, and only one eye!  Result was SUCCESS!  NO SPILLAGE RIGHT ON TARGET!! 


(Chief, Good luck with thoose "chalk" shakes, especially while walking your 2 miles!)

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, September 23, 2013 8:35 PM

Good evening all,

Got my reffing schedule for the youth tournaments.  Depending on when the high school girls play their first round game, conceivably I could be involved in a soccer event every day from October 1st thru October 10th except for Friday the 4th.  Wow!  Soccer paradise.  Work went very well today.

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Posted by 8ntruck on Monday, September 23, 2013 7:40 PM

A nice sunny, high 70's day today.  Too bad I was doing my part inside a building to keep the SS fund solvent.

Anjdevil - thanks for the explanation about the fire department equipment naming conventions.  Thinking about it a bit, the great grandfather of the modern pumper was a horse drawn steam powered pump - makes perfect sense to me now.

All for now.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Monday, September 23, 2013 1:40 PM

Doctor was late so I got some extra snooze time in the prep room before the lipotripsy this morning.  So far so good.

RockIsland52

BUCKEYE.....I hope this procedure works and that your doctors get this sorted out.  Lord knows they have had enough time and opportunities. With your travel schedule, you must get paranoid about the next bout.  Good luck.   Sigh 

JACK


Jack......On my GPS there is a function to find the nearest hospital when I travel.  I have used it.

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