Morning all. Cold and sunny. Warming to the 50's by weekend. Rain next week. Send some to CA. They reported low of 8 degrees while standing by an outdoor thermometer showing 20. Said it was a -2 in Tarboro [near the farms]. My outside thermometer indicated 17. ????
Off to the Dr's ofc. for a visit to new cardiologist [female]. Old coot I was forced to take is the one that made me do test not needed. Wanted ins. money.
Highway in front of house is clear.
Atlanta was like we were several years ago. Everyone including DOT did not move until it started snowing and icing. Caused grid lock. Now we took early action and no problems.
Don B. is headed home today.
Have a good one.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good Morning from Blueberryhill............
Good Morning, Joe......
It is 1 degree. Going up to 34 today with sunshine.
Today is a busy day. I have some chores to do and paperwork. I will be busy until lunch. Maybe a nice nap, later.
The usual for breakfast on the dining car.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Chuck
Konbanwa,
I don’t have much to report about today. It was just another uneventful day at the office. The wife made sausage and sauerkraut and roasted potatoes for dinner; it was delicious. It’s now time to relax by reading the paper with a nice cup of coffee.
SP Ray – I’m sorry to hear about your sister’s woes. I would have thought Florida would have some sort of senior shuttle too. I suppose her town/city is not large enough. You should give eBay a shot with that TCA quarterly – you never know.
Brent – I hope your BP comes down. It seems as if you’re doing the right things diet wise. I wonder if some moderate exercise would help.
Chief – That’s a neat video.
Don B. – I hope the recovery goes well.
Sayonara,
Joe
Hello all
Back on the mountain. First night is always a long one. Slight chance of snow for us this weekend. They did get some flurries last weekend up here.
Friend w/ the Honda did get her ins. money. Car was prob fixable, but it had done its bit for king and country and the damage wasn't its only problem. Replaced the battery in another car they had been storing last night so they could have some time to look for another car. Plymouth Breeze w/ battery in fender. Not a hard job, but really? What were they thinking.
Good news on Don and Doug.
Understand there was some snow in North Carolina, mostly eastern North Carolina...:)
Going to try listing my first ebay item. An old Lionel transformer I bought new prob 25 years ago to run the #258. Works fine, but not crazy about the control lever mechanism. Plus I now have plenty of other transformers. Still has the original box and warranty paperwork. Figure I start it cheap and see what happens. With my schedule I'll have to list the items while I'm on the mountain, so if sold I can get them in the mail when I'm in town. I have about 10 or so items I want to sell to help downsize the storage unit.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Spent the morning with the kids who were home from school again, 9th snow/cold weather day of the school year. Temps moderated enough today for there to be school tomorrow.
This winter has taken it's toll on man and machine. Furnaces not working, pipes freezing, automobile issues of all kinds. Roads with more pot holes and coal patch than pristine surface. Really hard for those working outside, got to be tough.
York will be a celebration this year that winter is in the rear view mirror!
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
BERLIN Ohio— A herd of dairy cows nearly lifted the roof off their barn in central Germany Ohio when methane released by the animals caused an explosion.
Police in Hesse Columbus state said in a statement that a static electric charge apparently triggered the detonation, and a spurt of flame, on Monday at a farm in Rasdorf Gahanna. The roof was slightly damaged and one cow suffered light burns. No people were hurt. But, Buckeye was blown out of his bed.
Police say 90 cows are kept in the shed and it wasn't clear why quantities of methane had built up. Bovine and Yankee belching and flatulence releases large quantities of the gas.
Good Evening! 12 degrees @ 9:30 Down the Jersey Shore.
Chuck: I did not know that the Jersey Shore was part of Roseyville, or did they set up deflectors and sent us 3" of Snow!
Cold quiet day. Finally got my haircut and took Doray for PT.
Doug M, Don B and Jon: Speedy Recoveries!
Brent: Good luck with the BP.
Jack: This round was for a couple of shots, well exam, stool sample, flea @ tick meds, heartworm,etc= $438.60 lol
Chief: Good luck with Burg. Impressive Video. Thanks for sharing.
SPMan, Ray: Well wishes for your Sister and Niece. In Ocean County, NJ we have a transportation system for Seniors called "Ocean Rides".
Enjoy the Evening!
John
Good evening all,
IT did it again. Good thing this was a slow day. Got to play indoor soccer tonight. Good day. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Evening all. Street in front of my house is clear. Actually NC faired pretty good. Now, Atlanta got zonked. Mainly because they did not heed the forecast and warning from the Weather Bureau.
Here is a video of Frankie [my son] playing [he calls it work]. It moves so fast. it is hard to recognize him. He is the one driving the remote control car [he use to race them and built this one]. I think he might be the first guy repelling down the wall.
http://vimeo.com/84898227
Just a quick check-in from Taxachusetts, land of the MXXhole drivers.
Don.......I hope today finds you feeling better. I notice you don't have a cast. Does that mean we have to sign your leg with a sharpie permanent marker?
Brent......I'm with you. I have been riding the edge with some of my vitals but have been able to keep the Docs and their pills at bay.
DougM.....I hope likewise that today finds you healing well and avoiding getting into trouble with the wifey. Thank you SJ for the update on Dougie.
Way to go, Chuck!!! Your aim was impressive. Fire some more snow Southeast!!!
Chief......I tease one of our friends who like you have 4 dogs. I say that two dogs make you a masochist and four dogs make you certifiable......a danger both to yourself and to others. Thank you for the update on Don. Saw on the news that the Snohio really messed things up down your way, accidents and traffic jams and such.
LAZ.......is the mountain finished?
Gotta run.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Hey!
Yeah that guy was a riot....
2 more inches of white stuff this morning.....fun fun fun...19F right now
Don B - ditch the extra hardware already, will ya, huh?
Doug M - Getting better, I hope
Chuck - NICE aim...
- for everyone in need
NOT much else....just cold and sunny...soon enough we'll all be carping about how HOT it is...
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
ChiefEagles Frozen water near Columbus OH. Come from Buckeye's tears caused by us not getting more snowhio.
Frozen water near Columbus OH. Come from Buckeye's tears caused by us not getting more snowhio.
Wow Chuck!!! I'm laughing so hard that it brought tears to my eyes. You may have overshot Roseyville a little bit but you sure nailed the state overall.
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
Good afternoon all,
Condolences to all you guys in the snow. Glad to hear that Don got throught the surgery. Hope this time they got it right. Also best wishes to Doug M. and Jon for recovery.
Got through working on the swimming pool for the last two days and now it looks clear finally. Still need to clean out filter though. Have to wait on son to do that.
I'm really frustrated today about how my sister's dental work is going or should I say not going. I called her today thinking that they had done some major stuff last Wednesday only to find out that they got to the dentist office twenty minutes late and were turned away and had to make a new appointment for this coming Monday. Her daughter who does the driving is having some problems herself with a possible mini stroke and having to get that checked out. I don't know why somebody didn't call ahead to the dentist if they were running late. Duh! I was so mad I could eat nails this morning and still trying to calm down. My sister needs a back up driver but she doesn't have one and the dentist is not close by. I can't believe that the state of Florida doesn't have some services for seniors (like a ride to a doctor) or something. The state of Florida? I think I repeated myself. If I lived back there, I would be kicking you no what today and taking names. Sorry for the rant.
Started throwing out some of my old train magazines yesterday. It was painful but it was good to get started on it. Got to make room for something else. While doing that I ran across a copy of a TCA Quarterly Magazine from the early 90's with cover done by Ward Kimball showing an artist holding up his thumb and squinting at his subject which was suppose to be a Lionel 400E Blue Comet engine but it was held by a simi nude lady. The original painting sold for several thousand dollors at a TCA convention in California not long after Ward died. I just wonder if the magazine is worth anything? Maybe I should put it on E Bay.
later,
Ray
SPMan
Take care Don doesn't look to fun. Hope its not long for you.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/
Bright sun and 8 degrees, yea for global warming.
Doug M says he is doing fine this morning.
Don B I hope your feeling ok and that the doctors can get you fixed up and done with soon.
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
Mr. Baker's hardware.
Think he needs a pedicure.
Morning all. Got 3 inches of snowhio. Street in front of house is not clear but down to pavement on all lanes. Down east [I 95 corridor is bad and east] where the farm is got several more inches. Dogs and cat don't like going out except Finn. He wants to romp and run in it. He doesn't get cold anyway with all that thick hair.
Got a call from Don B. at 7:30 my time [4:30 PT]. Talked my ears off for a long time. Means he is doing great considering the circumstances. Got all grades of metal "cage" around his leg instead of plates inside. Says 4 months at the most.
Think I'll get out and walk some. Need to. Wife baking sweets. Go to gro and Hardees for biscuits. Two blocks away. Going to cook a lot of deer sausage. Makes great breakfast biscuits.
Hope all are safe, warm and dry.
Mornin' boys. Mornin' English. Sunny & 10 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Only took a glancing shot of SNOHIZO here. How fitting that Ted Turnerland took it on the chin.
[angel to those on the mend. Seems to be a lot this month. Hope our warranties are not all running out at the same time.
The Scale Show is at Timonium this weekend.
Mornin' FellasWell the weather idiots missed it again! Seriously is there any other profession in this country that can be so bad at their job and still have a job? Besides a guy living in a big white house?We weren't supposed to get any snow last night, just colder temps... well open the garage door this morning to take the kids to daycare and we have 1/2 inch on the driveway. Nothing to get all riled over, but really!Prayers out for Don! Still trying to get my BP down so I don't have to go on meds... not working out as good as I had hoped. Cut out the sodium, caffeine, soda, and most of the carbs and it is still quite high. May just go on the meds for a month and see how it goes. Had to do this two years ago... ugh.
https://brentsandsusanspicutures.shutterfly.com/
Hi GUYZ,
0 here tis morning. Gonna get to 17 today. Another day inside working on mountain. Hope to get r done today?
CHIEF, seriously hope all is well for you down there. Take care of those puppies. 15.5 years is a long time hope he gives you a few more.
RT, FUNNY and I love it wish I could make one of those.
MIKE C, keep an eye on it.
CHUCK, you did it got ATLANTA stopped in grid lock. Bad government down there they let everyone leave at the same time and did not heed the snow and ice warnings. Poo shame on them.
Stay frosty my friends,
laz57
Buckeye Riveter Chuck..... I think you will find this video very interesting. Isn't technology great! We can see your Snow Ohio in NC. eN8Q gfmYs4 Is this guy the Chief's cousin?
Chuck.....
I think you will find this video very interesting. Isn't technology great! We can see your Snow Ohio in NC.
eN8Q gfmYs4
Is this guy the Chief's cousin?
WOW What a HOOT that guy is!!!! Must be a releative of the CHIEF. Come to think of it they are all related down there. Great find BUCKEYE. LOL!!!!
Good Morning from Blueberryhill........
Good Morning, Joe..........
It is a cold 18 below. Going up to 17 today with no snow.
This is really getting to be a pain. Furnace is running wide open. Dogs don't want to go out. And the sun is shining. I will take it easy today.
Breakfast is an omlet today.
Y'all have a great and warm Wednesday.
Konbanwa and Ohayo Chuck,
I skipped my gym workout this morning so I could see the kids off to school and the wife could sleep in a few minutes longer. For some reason she was extra tired this morning so it was the right thing to do. I had three long meetings that took up most of my day today which limited my productivity, but at least I didn’t have to work late. The older two have piano lessons this evening so we’ll be hanging out at home for the rest of the night.
Jack – That was a funny one. But you won’t be laughing in a few months.
Welcome to the Pot Mononflyer!
I hope everyone has a great day.
RockIsland52 Chuck.......glad you finally read the owner's manual for the snow cannon's targeting system. It has been a while since the good Mayor of Roseyville had to man the weather disaster bunker. He's probably down there ordering takeout to get his grits, reclinerizing, and sipping on a jug of special brew. Later, gang! Jack.
Chuck.......glad you finally read the owner's manual for the snow cannon's targeting system. It has been a while since the good Mayor of Roseyville had to man the weather disaster bunker. He's probably down there ordering takeout to get his grits, reclinerizing, and sipping on a jug of special brew.
Later, gang!
Jack.
HIC!!! A spy from the Yanks must be here. How did he know that? HIC!! [actually Wifey goes into baking sweets mode. that I do not need ]
Might have 2" or more. Fine snow blowing. None of those big pretty flakes. Motorgraders from DOT have been by several times along with their dump trucks with snow plows. All they do is pile it up in your driveway. Folks flying by in front wheel drives and 4X4's. Wait until it thaws and refreezes or gets packed hard. What is really good about this is the Yanks are colder and have or getting more than us.
Burg has been forced out and walked around and will not pee. He never has had a problem with snow. It is time for him to take a trip to the Vet and not return. Lab/Golden mix at 15 1/2. Long life. Finn thinks it is fun and runs wild everywhere. Wiley likes it too but gets cold fast. Lucy goes when made but does not like the cold. Mirra goes into litter box mode.
Prayers for Don and Doug M. Remembering Jon too.
Sleep tight.
Good Evnin' Fellow Polar Brar Club Members,
I had another heating oil delivery today. Took on 158 gallons @ $4.69 per for the past 30 days. If you do the math, you can see I'm getting killed with heating costs. The overnight temps will be in the single digits for the next two days, and we are not even out of January. The winds are howling and the wind chill is at zero, and falling.
I was glad to hear than Don has been repaired and that DougM continues on the mend.
HudsonJohn.......I don't have Vet insurance for my dogs but am giving it some serious consideration. Long gone are the old days where dog ownership was not much of a financial concern. I don't think I ever get out of there for much under $200 when all goes well.
MikeC.....your comment on IT was funny. My daughter's bank is going through some system conversions right now, and it scares her when she works with them on trouble shooting and problem-solving.
V8Vega .........We have had real nice weather for a month and a half or more, no winter at all except for a week of cold a while back, over 80 often but now the party is over, starting Fri. down to 63.
.........We have had real nice weather for a month and a half or more, no winter at all except for a week of cold a while back, over 80 often but now the party is over, starting Fri. down to 63.
V8.......in a word,
Buckeye Riveter laz 57 CHUCK, I see you and BUCKEYE are scheming to hit the CHIEF with the SNOW CANNON. Better give him an extra dose of SNO HI O!!!! Stay frosty my friends, laz57 A big to Chuck for hitting the Chief and Roseyville with 5 to 8 inches of snow this evening!! All of us in the beautiful white covered fields and valleys of the North, congratulate Chuck for his outstanding efforts in making the Chief's life more exciting. (Remember who gets the complaints when the streets are not plowed, THE Mayor!! ) Don.....Make sure they don't use that cheap metal plate from Roseyville again. Get well quick!!! Jon....Welcome home!!! How does your 16 degrees feel? Our 4 degrees feels good since there is no wind. I doubt if I go to the beach, but I might head out to the lake to see the penguins and polar bears.
laz 57 CHUCK, I see you and BUCKEYE are scheming to hit the CHIEF with the SNOW CANNON. Better give him an extra dose of SNO HI O!!!! Stay frosty my friends, laz57
CHUCK, I see you and BUCKEYE are scheming to hit the CHIEF with the SNOW CANNON. Better give him an extra dose of SNO HI O!!!!
A big to Chuck for hitting the Chief and Roseyville with 5 to 8 inches of snow this evening!! All of us in the beautiful white covered fields and valleys of the North, congratulate Chuck for his outstanding efforts in making the Chief's life more exciting. (Remember who gets the complaints when the streets are not plowed, THE Mayor!! )
Don.....Make sure they don't use that cheap metal plate from Roseyville again. Get well quick!!!
Jon....Welcome home!!! How does your 16 degrees feel? Our 4 degrees feels good since there is no wind. I doubt if I go to the beach, but I might head out to the lake to see the penguins and polar bears.
Buckeye -- 16 would have felt good! The wind chills here have just been awful, nothing like a 125 degree temp change Good news on Don
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
rtraincollector laz 57 HI GUYZ, 3 here getin up to 12. Oh well its Januany so anything can happen? Did a bit more work on mountain and will do some more today. I get about two hrs a day work on it pacing myself ya know. MIKEC, don't mess with them marks. About 5 yrs ago WIFE saw a mark on my back. Went reluctantly and they bi opted it and found melanoma. Took out a pound o flesh 1.5 inches wide by 4 inches long and a half inch deep. All ok now but WIFE did say,"I told you so." Get the biopsy. CHIEF, hope you have enough bread and milk? Is this how people in NC react to SNO HI O? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6zaVYWLTkU Stay frosty my friends, laz57 Laz found a pic of the roseyville snow plow
laz 57 HI GUYZ, 3 here getin up to 12. Oh well its Januany so anything can happen? Did a bit more work on mountain and will do some more today. I get about two hrs a day work on it pacing myself ya know. MIKEC, don't mess with them marks. About 5 yrs ago WIFE saw a mark on my back. Went reluctantly and they bi opted it and found melanoma. Took out a pound o flesh 1.5 inches wide by 4 inches long and a half inch deep. All ok now but WIFE did say,"I told you so." Get the biopsy. CHIEF, hope you have enough bread and milk? Is this how people in NC react to SNO HI O? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6zaVYWLTkU Stay frosty my friends, laz57
HI GUYZ,
3 here getin up to 12. Oh well its Januany so anything can happen? Did a bit more work on mountain and will do some more today. I get about two hrs a day work on it pacing myself ya know.
MIKEC, don't mess with them marks. About 5 yrs ago WIFE saw a mark on my back. Went reluctantly and they bi opted it and found melanoma. Took out a pound o flesh 1.5 inches wide by 4 inches long and a half inch deep. All ok now but WIFE did say,"I told you so." Get the biopsy.
CHIEF, hope you have enough bread and milk? Is this how people in NC react to SNO HI O?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i6zaVYWLTkU
Laz found a pic of the roseyville snow plow
RT......where did you get a photo of Roseville's new snow plow. I wonder what they did with the old one. Maybe the horse was retired.
Good, busy day at work. The outside issue person still has not created a totally viable solution yet. Maybe IT will go away. Good drive both to and from work as roads were clear. Had a nice walk outside at noon today. Laz, good advice on the marks as the last time we did send a biopsy for some items removed. Doctor himself said it was really too early to tell as it could be and most likely is scar tissue. Good to hear about Don. I hope everyone has a good day.
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