New SEPTEMBER Coffee Pot. 10 years old. For those to visit and chat. Open to all. Besides coffee; soft drinks, water, oatmeal and GRITS.

[fifedog]

RAVEN - I approve.

TGIF.

[RockIsland52]

Banks

No more news on the fallen rider. Thanks for the prayers.

  Jack...... I like the name Raven. I must’ve missed you getting a puppy.  My Raven got bit by the Electric Fence while meeting the cows. Now he thinks they did it. He tries to sneak up on them and barks like crazy every chance he gets. How do you recommend we break him? 

Banks......I have kept the fallen rider in my prayers all of these weeks and will keep him there, front and center.

Re the e-fence.....I will PM you tonight. 

The summary:  Raven can be taught to respect your fence and the property boundaries and realize that it IS the fence he needs to respect (after you). 

Dogs love to fence fight.  They have a natural territorial instinct.  And they all have prey drive to varying degrees, regardless of breed. 

The simplest and quickest solution to correcting an off-leash dog is an e-collar for the dog with a remote control (like hunters use) so you can control the goings on from a distance (quarter to a half mile depending on the unit).  They work with collar vibrations, a tone, and/or a zap. 

Just like the dog will not mess with the wire e-fence because the "corrections" are "meaningful" yet fair/consistent (I have a wireless one to contain my dogs on my property), Raven will likewise respect your commands with an e-collar and remote control, first time and every time, no matter how riled up they get, no matter how distracted they get, no matter how far from you they get.  Training on the proper, humane, and effective use of the ecollar is important. 

Jack

[RockIsland52]

The Collings Foundation's Wings of Freedom Tour is arriving today at the Beverly MA. airport with their WW II vintage and historic aircraft, just 3 miles Southwest of my house.  A B17 just flew overhead!!!  The planes will be here through Sunday, both on the ground and in the air, with rides in all three available and on-the-ground tours also conducted.   

In August and early September they toured airports in Trenton, Belmar, Millville, Cape May, and Morristown New Jersey with their B17, B24, and P51 Mustang.  Also this Summer, they visited locations in PA. Ohio, CT., NH, and Maine as well.  After MA, they are off to RI, CT, NY, MD, and GA, winding down their annual Northern swing.  The planes winter down South somewhere and do tours down their.  

I never miss them when they come to town, and it looks like Sunday for me.  These planes are awesome, whether stationary or in the air, especially when they make low level, full throttle passes over the airfield.  I can get some pretty good video and still shots right from my (newly refurbished) deck off my kitchen.  Time to break out the camera!!!!

Jack

www.collingsfoundation.org

[Buckeye Riveter]

Blueberryhill RR

Buckeye.... The snow cannon is all tuned up and pointed at the center of Roseyville.  Ready to go.

Good job, Chuck!!!  According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, we will have plenty of snow and cold to use for the snow cannon.  Roseyville, the home of massive amounts of hot air, will of course be warmer than normal, but the famed Ohio Buckeye Snow Cannon will provide them shock and awe in January. 

[sir james I]

Laz not in the fall, April works best for Charlie and I have no train needs. But I look forward to the trip as we arrive on Tuesday, that gives us Wednesday for Strasburg and bandit meets.

[laz 57]

SIR JAMES,

  You are my mentor on the badges.  Are you and CHARLIE going to YORK in October?

BANKS,

  The early Muzzleloading season I think starts about Oct 12th.  But thats just for doe and you can use a precussion gun.

 

laz57

[sir james I]

Laz keep that York badge on. You want it broke in by opening day.

[Banks]

Hello all,

Muggy with Fog  this AM. Rain predicted tonight

 TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

No more news on the fallen rider. Thanks for the prayers.

 Seasons last Dirt Drag is tomorrow. Looks like the rain will move it till next weekend

Got a good start on dad’s heat. Still need to get the upstairs back on

 BIL gave us more tomatoes that need to be canned. Either whole tomatoes or juice?????????

It's way to early for talk of the Snow Cannon

Jack...... I like the name Raven. I must’ve missed you getting a puppy.  My Raven got bit by the Electric Fence while meeting the cows. Now he thinks they did it. He tries to sneak up on them and barks like crazy every chance he gets. How do you recommend we break him?

Laz.......when is the early musket season this year?

 Still waiting on my York Badges. Who’s going??????

 Best get busy, try to get back over the weekend

 

Prayers for those in need

[RockIsland52]

cnw1995

Jack, does Raven have the same schedule as Maximus? Or does Maximus know his own routine. 

 

Doug........Maximus has his own routine and is lower maintenance because he is housebroken, only eats twice a day, and doesn't have to be supervised (chewing).  We can get by letting him out three times a day.

 

The reality is that you want to treat the older dog with preference in everything, kind of like the #1 dog in the household.  In that way the older dog doesn't come to resent the puppy interloper and will accept the pup as a lower pack member.  And you treat the puppy like the lower pack member. 

 

Consequently, we feed both dogs and take them out (Maximus first out the door) at the same time, etc. so Maximus doesn't feel like he is the second fiddle.  He gets fed first, played with first, and gets attention first, and is trained when the puppy is napping in the crate.  He gets house privileges the puppy does not.....we confine her to the kitchen and outside for the time being to minimize puppy collateral damage.  When the chewing and the housebreaking are under control, Raven will be granted more freedoms. 

 

We limit the time the dogs spend together because Maximus is too big and plays rough.  We also want the puppy to bond with us first, not as much with Maximus.  In that way the puppy learns that we drive the bus and we decide everything.  If you get two dogs that have a stronger bond with each other than they do with the owners, they tend to "monkey see monkey do" and each will have a tendency to blow off the owners more readily.  This is why getting two puppies from the same litter at the same time is a difficult proposition. 

 

Last night Pam had to "correct" Raven for chewing the wrong stuff (her bed, yet again).  Pam's tone of voice was pretty serious.  Maximus thought he was in trouble, but I soothed him as reassurance that the puppy's poor behavior would not be tolerated. 

 

I realize a lot of folks may think this stuff is overthinking and overkill. 

 

But when you own large breed dogs with protection in the genes, you have to set the tone straight from the outset so that there is no question:  they must defer all decisions to the owners, regardless of what their instincts are telling them.  In that way we get dogs that are reliable, obedient, compliant, and safe in all situations.  We get dogs that we can have comfortably around our family, friends, strangers, and other dogs, around the home or on the street......anywhere. 

 

Dogs are not fur kids, and that is where dog owners get into trouble.  You can't rationalize with a dog.  They are dogs, and they neither think like nor react like humans.  They think and react like wolves, with far fewer but with strong, more basic instincts   You can't simply love and nurture them into obedience and good behavior. 

 

A mother dog is the best study.  She teaches the puppies and is absolutely consistent.  Corrections are immediate and no-nonsense.  She rewards the good behaviors with nurturing.  And she can control a whole litter of puppies. 

 

Jack

[Blueberryhill RR]

Buckeye.... The snow cannon is all tuned up and pointed at the center of Roseyville.  Ready to go.

[cnw1995]

Aloha. It seems like Summer has returned along with thunderstorms. This weekend, our town celebrates its centennial with a festival at the new lake (they took 20 years to convert the quarry pit to a rec area). Looking forward to going there tomorrow to see the local garrison of the 501st Legion (a bunch of dress-up Star Wars enthusiasts - they are quite fun).  

Jack, does Raven have the same schedule as Maximus? Or does Maximus know his own routine. 

[ChiefEagles]

Morning Gentlemen, Crip and Ohioans [the bottom of the food chain next to Ioway].  RAIN!!!  Yes, embarrassed forecasters.  We need it.  Now they say, off and on, through Sunday.  Walk thru at new private high school in Rolesville.  Rolesville now has passed Ohio State in education.   Later, Mayor's Show videos. 

Buckeye Riveter

 TGIF 

Rain is on its way.  The leaves are starting to turn.  In just six short weeks most of the leaves will have hit the ground and Jon's favorite season will arrive.  Chuck, is the snow cannon good to go this year?

Just keep picking on the Chief and the snow cannon will be turned back on yuz giz.  You know it is not nice to pick on Mother Nature and the Chief.

Glad to hear from the Fifedum.  Seems all sails are up and wind has filled them.

Been waiting for Brent to post those photos of the little ones [I see them on Facebook]. 

The Roseyville Bank has a special policy about Yanks and Carpetbaggers.  NO NO and ---- NO!

Have a good one. 

PS: Interesting football game between NCSU and Clemson.  Clemson wins due to a NCSU touchdown being called back saying runner ran out of bounds.  Video shows he was well in bounds.  Now what???

[Blueberryhill RR]

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

It is a dark and cloudy 68 degrees. Looks like rain any minute. Going up to 78 today with rain.

Today is a busy day. I have a few chores to do and some paperwork to finish. Then, a small project. Busy until lunch.  Then, a nice nap.

Buckeye & LAZ...........TGIF

Dining car has the usual for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Friday.

Chuck

[laz 57]

DON,

  Whats with the count down?

laz57

[laz 57]

Hi GUYZ,

  Been real busy here.  Getting in about 90-95 miles per week on the bike, running, and walking.  Feel real good.  Been practicing with the compound bow and getting real good.  Did a few Robin Hoods, splitting arrows, gets expensive.    

  Got my badges for YORK, now I can practice wearing it for a few weeks. 

   Going down to BARRYs Train Shop today to pick up my Reading Heritage Lionel Sd70 ACE.

  BUCKEYE nice hotdog stand.  Where's the saurkraught?

CHUCK & BUCKEYE, TGIF!!!!

Stay frosty my friends,

laz57

[Buckeye Riveter]

 TGIF 

Rain is on its way.  The leaves are starting to turn.  In just six short weeks most of the leaves will have hit the ground and Jon's favorite season will arrive.  Chuck, is the snow cannon good to go this year?

[dbaker48]

Good Evening

4.2  Spent most of the day working on the website.  

"Don......after 5 days when you get the arm cast removed, I would recommend you lay off arm wrestling for a while.  However, intense rehabilitation is in order.  Light weight, many repetitions with "

Jack,   You are so right! I will be discussing this with the Dr. !!!! 

Dennis, You sure do a good job summarizing what'sgoing on here in the news, keep it up!

Later

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

"My" soccer girls won 6-4 after getting 4 goals in the first 10 minutes.  It was a close game the rest of the way and a real nail biter.  It was a good win for Senior Night as 3 kids played their last home game ever.  Work was worthless today.

Mike C. from Indiana

[Buckeye Riveter]

rtraincollector

The chiefs hotdog stand down at city hall.

As a certified Roseyville Raider, I must take exception with your description noted above.  That is not the City Hall Hot Dog Stand.  That is the Chief's designated five star restaurant on Main Street, Roseyville, NC, USA. 

[rtraincollector]

The chiefs hotdog stand down at city hall.

[RockIsland52]

ChiefEagles

Jack, congrats on the new "baby".  Cigars?

Chief.....thank you.  "Baby" Raven is a holy terror. 

We started her formal training today, working on improving her attention on us, her jumping on us, her chewing of us, and her desire to drag us all over God's creation when on a leash.  There is an old saying that a tired puppy is a good puppy.......and whoever came up with that pearl of wisdom knew exactly what they were talking about.

We have Raven on a precise schedule of eating meals (3/day), drinking, play time, naps, and the ever-so-important pit stops outside......all outlined in a book our trainer gave us.  Outside of the schedule, when she starts sniffing the floor and/or looks at the door and then at you, the worker bee (me) better hop to it or there will be an accident on the floor. 

When the puppy does what you want outside, you immediately mark the (positive) behavior in the puppy's mind with a tasty morsel of some sort.  Dog's catch on fast.  Maximus still realizes the routine and often will go to the door if only because he knows he'll get a treat when he finishes outside.  

Funny thing, with the detailed schedule from the book we can pretty much predict when Raven will need to go out:  first thing in the early morning, after a nap, after playing, after eating, or after excitement.  The schedule from the book is actually pretty spot on, and even a knucklehead like me can be successful. 

Puppies' bladders can usually hold out for an hour to an hour and a half for every month old thay are, provided they are on a schedule as mentioned.  Three month old Raven is actually getting through the night without issues (11pm-6am) because of the schedule....with the last meal at 5pm, the last water at 7pm, and the last 'outs' at 11pm.  

One other point: the dog crate is your best friend and is to be used liberally when you can't keep a very close eye on things.  Otherwise, your rugs, furniture, cabinets, electrical cords, eyeglasses, cell phone, remote controls, and anything else that the puppy can reach can and wll be chewed up.

We feed Raven in her crate, and in just a week it has become her private restaurant, puppy cave, and a place of shelter and safety.  She will go in and out of it on her own already or without a fuss.  If we do this right, she will soon go in there to take a nap on her own.

I was feeling sorry for Brent when he was recently posting about severe sleep deprivation due to his son's routine and schedule.  Now I don't feel so bad for him. He should have read my dog book and used a dog crate too.

Jack

[RockIsland52]

dbaker48

Good Morning!

Chuck,  Hopefully 5 more days with the arm cast, leg cas no idea probably 4 to 6 weeks.

 

Don......after 5 days when you get the arm cast removed, I would recommend you lay off arm wrestling for a while.  However, intense rehabilitation is in order.  Light weight, many repetitions with

Jack 

[rtraincollector]

RockIsland52

RT........thank you for the kind "offer," but after the Summer I have had--- with the carpenter, exterior house painting, deck refinishing, and road trips to Canada, Illinois, and Pennsylvania, and with the expense of a new puppy---I am tapped out.  

I applied for a loan for your 736 set at the First National Bank of Roseyville. But one of the bank officers they called Fast Frankie turned me down because he took issue with the fact that I was a Yankee and was buying from a person he referred to as a carpetbagger from the "Nawth."

Jack.

Jack that doesn't surprise me. As he wouldn't know a good investment when he saw one he gave me a engine just because it was PRR I was very glad to get it and have charished such a great engine for a while but the first thing I did was make sure it wasn't filled with cement Grits

[fifedog]

AAAAArrrrgh boys.  And a pleasant good evenin' to ya maties.  Port - left, starboard - right, get it wrong and I'll toss ye through one of them little round windows...

Wow, been awhile since I posted.  Gotta go back and read a page or ten...

Spent a "great" day with the grandson, as Wifey and I took him to Day out with Thomas in Strasburg, on Tuesday.  Perfect weather, small crowd, and all the choo-choos we could stand.

[jonadel]

Today is International Talk Like A Pirate Day!  I know most of you know that but for the few that don't I hope this work friendly web site will make you smile, enjoy   Perhaps Fife could help us out and lead us in a chorus of song.

http://www.talklikeapirate.com/

[Buckeye Riveter]

RockIsland52

I applied for a loan for your 736 set at the First National Bank of Roseyville. But one of the bank officers they called Fast Frankie turned me down because he took issue with the fact that I was a Yankee and was buying from a person he referred to as a carpetbagger from the "Nawth."

Jack.

Jack, just as well that your loan was refused.  From my observations of the First National Bank of Roseyville, it has broken up several times. 

[blownout cylinder]

Morning

Dull and very muggy out..supposed to get to 76 feeling like 90 later on. 

Doing the floor work today. Got all the supplies needed, although I am sure something will come along and say..."Hey! You forgot to buy me as well !!"

Anyhoooo...off to do dis!! LTR!!!

[ChiefEagles]

Morning Gentlemen and Crip.  Fall day here.  Grass mowing.  Errands.  MIL had heart cath and 2 stints this AM.  

Glad to see the far north Yankee is back in "style".

Have a great day. 

[dbaker48]

Good Morning!

Chuck,  Hopefully 5 more days with the arm cast, leg cas no idea probably 4 to 6 weeks.

[Blueberryhill RR]

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

It is a gloomy 68 degrees. Humid. Going up to 80 today with a chance of rain.

Today is a busy day. Wife is grocery shopping. She is not happy about the rain. I have a few chores to do and a project to work on.  Put groceries away and have lunch. Then, a nice nap.

Don,  you have  6 more weeks in the casts ???????

Dining car has Cheerios for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Thursday.

Chuck