RockIsland52 RT.......your idea of peace and quiet is running 5 trains? Hmmmmmm, I like it!!!!! JACK.
RT.......your idea of peace and quiet is running 5 trains? Hmmmmmm, I like it!!!!!
JACK.
There in there own room you have to remember so does not disturb wife and us train guys its music to our ears. so yes it was peace and quiet also most times I can't hear her when I'm down there
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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RockIsland52 My Pam likes to drag out the fine china (et al) for Christmas Eve, so cleanup must be done carefully and all by hand......no dishwasher assist.
My Pam likes to drag out the fine china (et al) for Christmas Eve, so cleanup must be done carefully and all by hand......no dishwasher assist.
BEEN THERE, DONE THAT EVERY CHRISTMAS EVE!!! My sympathies.
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
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Good mornin' y'all from a chilly 20s and snowing Cape Ann Taxachusetts. My apologies for recently being absent without leave from the POT. Life got in the way. Onward and upward!!!
As is our family tradition, Christmas Eve was held at our place; but the starting lineup was short one very special person for the first time in over a decade, my son-in-law's dear Aunt. We lost her earlier this year, but life must go on. What I will always remember fondly about her is that she was always full of good cheer and love, no matter what life threw at her.
My wife and I along with my son served up our traditional ham, home made vegetable beef soup (old family recipe), and all of the fixings. I had picked up a coconut cream pie and a chocolate mousse cake from a local bakery (man, they are disappearing) for dessert.....yup, my wife and I are not bakers. I am glad to say everyone ate like wild starving animals, like they had not had a meal in three days. By this time the little ones were going berserk. So we adjourned to the living room and then opened some presents.
The gang departed about 10PM because Santa was on his way, and the grandkids had to be all nestled in their beds. Fat chance they fell fast asleep because when they left our place they were really wired, if you know what I mean.
My Pam likes to drag out the fine china (et al) for Christmas Eve, so cleanup must be done carefully and all by hand......no dishwasher assist. However, team Rock Island eventually got everything cleaned up and put away by midnight, then relaxed by the fire for another hour until it was down to small embers. Truth be told, I disappeared for a time into the living room and ran trains until the wifey asked that I take the doggies out for last call.
As also is our tradition, on Christmas Day Pam and I had to be at my daughter and SIL's house by 7AM Christmas morning to watch the grandchildren open Santa's presents.
With high test coffee in one hand and the camera in the other, I did the best I could. Yup, I am the family photographer. Then we had breakfast, what a spread!!! We played with the grandkids into late morning, drove home, took care of the dogs, napped (coma), got cleaned up, and then headed back over to the daughter's for Christmas dinner. Standing rib roast and way too many fixins!!! Hors deuvres, dinner, desserts. DEATH BY GLUTTONY!!
We didn't leave for home with the dogs until 9pm. BURP, BELCH, GROAN!!!
When we got there, I laid down on the floor by the Christmas tree and did what I have done for so many Christmas Day eves since childhood......ran my trains. This Christmas I scored the 1225 Polar Express from my daughter, son, and son-in-law this Christmas. So there is finally a Berk in my exceedingly modest and small stable. Granted, it not of postwar vintage, but it gets the job done and looks good doing it.
I hope that each of you were as lucky and at peace as I was this Christmas. Yes, for me there was an undercurrent of serenity and joy. But I also felt a tugging sense of sad nostalgia for my family and friends who are no longer with us, and for the many family members we could not be with back in the Midwest. We spoke to many of them by phone Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but it is not the same.
In close, I hope that each of you had a joyous and memorable Christmas. From reading the posts on the forum and looking at the pictures, it sounds like you all did.
As we move ahead towards New Years, I pray that each of us can embrace the mindset that the glass is always half full and that no matter what, God will watch over us and provide if we believe.
Jack.
Morning all not much going on here. This is a day to stay put not even going out to any stores today that's for sure bad enough wife wants to do it tomorrow me I want to wait till I'm off next Tuesday.
Had a very good Christmas just wife and self and cats so we really enjoyed ourselves with peace and quiet.
Well talk to you all later
Buckeye Riveter Does the Chief know every squirrel and nut case in NC? No he's related to them Back to work today in order to pay the Chief's SS. If anyone sees a Lionel Hobo Depot or Smoking Shack in a LHS, would like to know about it.
Does the Chief know every squirrel and nut case in NC?
No he's related to them
Back to work today in order to pay the Chief's SS.
If anyone sees a Lionel Hobo Depot or Smoking Shack in a LHS, would like to know about it.
Morning all. A surprise wakeup early this AM. Freezing rain and then it turned to wet mist. Sun coming out soon.
Wifey going west to the moonshine capitol of the world. Wikes Co. NC to visit our friend Gail [who moved with USDA to GA] at Gail's Mom's. Back tonight.
Going to get Boys and do Train Box later this AM.
Had early TWC Tech come and exchange Motorola DVR box out for a different brand that works [Motorola has always been trash from mobile radios, electronics and smartphones].
Buckeye Riveter Back to work today in order to pay the Chief's SS.
Must commend Buckeye for his work. Got notice I'm getting a $20+ a month raise starting Jan. 1.
fifedog Wifey outdid herself with her annual crabcake and ham dinner.
Wifey outdid herself with her annual crabcake and ham dinner.
Must be a great meal. Never thought of crabcakes for Christmas. Would love those.
Have a great day.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Mornin' boys. Mornin' English. Snohizo and 26 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Easy day today. No returns, but Wifey and I would like to go out and score a nice pre-lit Christmas tree for a bargain, later on.
Hope everyone had a nice Christmas. Wifey outdid herself with her annual crabcake and ham dinner. Fifey received a Dept 56 border collie w/sheep, a Lemax church, a Coventry Cove Village Volunteers fire wagon (there is a thin mustachioed fellow on the back that I already have dubbed,"Rich"), and some Margaritaville shirts. Counting the scratchbuilt water tower, 19th century B&O boxcar, and the Gingerbread Junction set, I'd say the flanged goodies were well represented.
When the munchkin came over, he got halfway through his presents, when he insisted on going to see Pop's choochoos. He didn't know I had wired all the accessories back up, and really put the MTH Fire Co, and K-line dozer and saw-tooth factory through their paces. He received some pieces to go to his Thomas wooden train empire.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill........
Good Morning, Joe........
It is a cold and cloudy 26 degrees. Going up to 34 today with sunshine.
Today is an easy day. We have some chores to do and then relax. It will be a good day to read. Lunch and a nap, for sure.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Chuck
Buckeye Riveter ChiefEagles Buckeye Riveter Again, but worse.............. Only 2 Lumps of coal and a note: December 25, 2013 Dear Buckeye, Before checking with the Chief about your behavior, I thought this year I would surprise you with a slightly used Lionel flat car with only one wheel missing, but then I checked. Sorry, but the Chief's evaluation of the situation was worse than previous years, so I had to follow the rules and reduce you from three lumps to two. MERRY CHRISTMAS Santa You got that right. Goes to prove, don't mess with Mother Nature or the Chief. I'm so glad there is an Easter Bunny that brings me trains every year.
ChiefEagles Buckeye Riveter Again, but worse.............. Only 2 Lumps of coal and a note: December 25, 2013 Dear Buckeye, Before checking with the Chief about your behavior, I thought this year I would surprise you with a slightly used Lionel flat car with only one wheel missing, but then I checked. Sorry, but the Chief's evaluation of the situation was worse than previous years, so I had to follow the rules and reduce you from three lumps to two. MERRY CHRISTMAS Santa You got that right. Goes to prove, don't mess with Mother Nature or the Chief.
Buckeye Riveter Again, but worse.............. Only 2 Lumps of coal and a note: December 25, 2013 Dear Buckeye, Before checking with the Chief about your behavior, I thought this year I would surprise you with a slightly used Lionel flat car with only one wheel missing, but then I checked. Sorry, but the Chief's evaluation of the situation was worse than previous years, so I had to follow the rules and reduce you from three lumps to two. MERRY CHRISTMAS Santa
Again, but worse.............. Only 2 Lumps of coal
and a note:
December 25, 2013
Dear Buckeye,
Before checking with the Chief about your behavior, I thought this year I would surprise you with a slightly used Lionel flat car with only one wheel missing, but then I checked. Sorry, but the Chief's evaluation of the situation was worse than previous years, so I had to follow the rules and reduce you from three lumps to two.
MERRY CHRISTMAS
Santa
You got that right. Goes to prove, don't mess with Mother Nature or the Chief.
I'm so glad there is an Easter Bunny that brings me trains every year.
What he thinks. Guess who is best friends with the Easter Bunny?
The Chief carrying the Easter Bunny away from Ohio.
Yes, CTT software is the problem with tablet not getting signed on to forum. You can sign in to trains but can't get to the forum or you can get to forum but not sign in. "Too many redirects."
Great day.
Sleep tight.
Good evening all,
Merry Christmas to all. A good day as everyone made it here ok. Great food and conversation made the day nice and the kids and grandkids all liked their presents. The missus liked hers, which was a relief. She got me a LEGO Halloween house, which I can use at the appropriate time of year and the rest of the year if slightly altered. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Well today been a good relaxing day supper isn't to far off and I've been doing this and that on the puter have a few time gone onto ebay to newly listed O gauge trains to see what some got that don't want lol
Hope all have had a good day talk to you all later did have 4 of the 5 loops running trains at once today that was great
think I need to take the B&M GP-9 apart and give a real good cleaning and lubing as it doesn't run as fast as It should as mine as a kid would jump the track even with mag-na traction this one won't even come close at full throttle. So there a project coming up.
New tablet will connect to all web sites except this forum. Will go all the way through CTT and Trains.com but not the forum. Got email into support. Probably this software.
Merry Christmas guys!!
Thanks for the prayers and support, Davey will be missed. There is a tree that was put up on the corner where Davey stood watch, lighted and angel on top. The citizens have decorated it. Facebook is abuzz about the whole incident.
Cooking dinner now, just got back from a false alarm at a hotel near by.
Thanks for being family....have a Blessed Christmas!!!
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
Howdy. Might proud to be here. Merry Christmas. Sunny and really chilly. Santa was great to me. Got some train things and an electronic scale and dispenser for reloading. Stuffed sausage biscuits for breakfast. Now to relax. Maybe a movie this afternoon.
Later.
Rich Sorry to hear of the lost of your friend. Sure he will be missed by all.
Merry Christmas all. Well Santa was good I got 2 caboose's 6017-75 & 9181 ( both B&M) and a boxcar ( 6464-475) B&M from Santa all in great shape especially for there age. Also a rob and some slippers and dungarees
not much else going on hope all have/had a good day talk to you all later.
MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE !!!!
Wishing the verry best for yours and family for this day, and throughout the year!!!!
Don
Merry Christmas, Everyone !!
Good Morning from Blueberryhill.........
Good Morning, Joe....Your dinner sounds great !!!
It is a cold 12 degrees. Going up to 27 today with cloudy skies.
Today is an easy day. We have lobster tails and crab legs for dinner. Our once a year treat. Relaxing and enjoying the day! Got a few train things as gifts. Bought wife a new coat.
Breakfast was Cheerios on the dining car.
Y'all have a great Christmas Day.
Merry Christmas and Ohayo Chuck,
I hope everyone is waking up to a fantastic Christmas morning. We had a great day here. I received some super presents including a Lionel US Air Force Flatcar (6-39394) which was made in the USA. It’s a nicely done item and I would have had the other two USAF freight cars if they weren’t on backorder. For dinner, I made duck with two sauces (raspberry and cherry) and some more homemade gnocchi with two sauces (brown-butter sage and spicy Italian sausage ragu). The family was extremely pleased with dinner. Earlier today we watched The Nativity Story, It’s A Wonderful Life, and are now watching Arthur’s Christmas.
Sayonara,
Joe
Good evening all.
Just wanted to stop in and wish everyone A Very Merry Christmas just in case I don't have a chance tomorrow. KP starts very early.
Enjoy the day with friends and family.
May God Bless all of us.
Good nite.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Proud New Member Of The NRA
Hurry to bed all. I think I hear Santa and his reindeer.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Hello all
I'm a couple o' days behind but this is a quick stop in to say
MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!!!!
Hope to stop in again tomorrow
Off to take a nap before Midnight Mass
Extra prayers for those in need tonight
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Good afternoon all,
Rich, sorry to hear of your loss so close to the holidays. Cleaned the house today and went to see the second part of the Hobbitt. Kind of boring. Going to Mass tonight and then rest up for tomorrow. Got a brief email from my Norwegian soccer friend, which always makes my day. I hope everyone has a good day. Merry Christmas to one and all.
Just need to do some last minute grocery shopping today and get some sparkling cider for Christmas dinner.
Merry Christmas to each and every one of you on the Forum.
Ray
SPMan
A very Merry Christmas to all and yours from this "older" guy and his Chief Engineer.
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