Thanks Charlie, I had already added some NYC into your track plan.
"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
Another cold morning here perhaps a reprieve on that this weekend.
Was woke this morning by the dog barking... looked outside and saw a frosty coyote headed through the yard. Looked like he was duck hunting.
I've completed all the wiring in my basement, almost time for drywall. Added a total of 8 circuits to the panel to power the new space. I have the new layout drawn up, it will be in the area of 17 x 35. Will even have some NYC for SJ
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Good Morning from Blueberryhill.........
Good Morning, Joe.........
It is a sunny 18 degrees. Going up to 34 today with sunshine.
Today is a busy day. Wife is grocery shopping and I am doing chores. Busy until lunch. Then, a nice nap.
Usual breakfast on the dining car.
Y'all have a great Wednesday. Spring is coming.
Chuck
Cloudy and chilly good morning. No "precip". Hope all up North are not getting more.
Not much happening today. Wifey helps cook for Church Wed. night meal. I have to help serve. We have been "snowed" out three times when our turn came.
Afraid chest cold is going to finally get me. Dusty, dry and chilly BPS in Charlotte. Maybe heading to warmer FL this Friday will help.
Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Konbanwa and Ohayo Chuck,
It has been raining all day and the temps dropped a bit so it has not been a pleasant day for most people, but I didn’t mind it. I had an uneventful day at the office which was nice. The kids have piano practice tonight so I’m keeping the youngest occupied with some games.
Bob – Yes, PA is my home state. I haven’t lived there in over 19 years but I’m still a resident and still have the driver’s license. Chief knows about Gettysburg all too well; he just sometimes floats off into a fantasyland.
traindood – We wouldn’t pick on you too badly.
SP Ray – LinkedIn is an online professional networking site. It is a great tool for people looking to expand their professional network and job hunt. A few of us on here have accounts on it and I have found it beneficial.
Jon – That’s great news about your recovery.
Mike C. – I hope things work out for Lucas.
Sayonara,
Joe
Good evening all,
Interesting day at work. Some parts good, some parts not so good. Some days I just wonder who is in charge. Wife called Lucas today. News not good. Spent too much repaying student loans and did not pay "rent". Lost all privileges. Job may go away next month. He is in real pickle, but he got himself there so now he has to figure way out. Got sunny here finally. See where Kurt Busch will try the Double. Wonder how NASCAR will spin that one? I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Cloudy and warmer but NOT warm. Suppose to rain tonight but no freeze [close but not close enough]. Took Wifey shopping and then suddenly got text from her Niece. She had bee trying to call Wifey and as usual, Wifey had cell on vibrate and did not hear. We had to rush and babysit Great Nephew [7months]. His sister [7] went to dance class. Got kids from groomer and picked up Wifey as Nana Windy had gotten there at 7:10.
Ray, I had eastern NC bar-be-que twice last week.
Dennis, OUCH!!!!
Jon, now you can march in the band again.
Later.
PS: all need to read this thread. Especially Buckeye. Seems Lionel is upgrading their customer service. I'm sure it will be ten times better.
http://cs.trains.com/ctt/f/95/p/228005/2543968.aspx#2543968
What a wonderfully outstanding day! I had my five week follow up with the surgeon this morning and I have now been debooted (not sure if that is a word, it is now) and I can now wear two shoes and the crutches can now be moved to the basement. The Achilles tendon has now completely healed and has successfully been reattached to the heel, what a relief. All I need to do now is some simple PT and not jump on trampolines and be cautious on stairs. I wish I had done this surgery years ago ..........
Did I mention I can now drive????? YES!
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Good morning all,
Looks like we're in for cloudy weather for the week. Just looks gray outside but I know you get a lot of that in the East. Unusual for here. We're spoiled!
Wife and I are going crazy trying to keep up with paper work for medicare, doctors, hospitals, taxes etc. Maybe I should hire a book keeper or something. Wife has done it for years but she is having memory problems now so I am taking a more active role. I takes both of us to keep things straight.
V8, yes falls are our biggest fear as seniors. I have known more than one that was done in by a broken hip or something. That reminds me, I have to get some safety bars installed to get in and out of the tub/shower. Just don't know exactly where to put them. Need to see some pictures of typical installations. We know a guy who will install but he wants us to tell him where to put them and buy the hardware ourselves.
Grandson is off on another trip this week with the high school orchestra up the coast from us around San Simeon (Hearst Castle) where they will play a concert. He is in his junior year now.
Got another invite from a relative to join Linkedin, another network of some kind but I declined because my computer is already overtaxed because of it's age and I don't have the time to take on anymore networks. I'm not on facebook either. Probably missing a lot but can't do everything.
Got an E mail from Advantage frequent flyer miles about sharing miles with others. Don't know what that's all about. I took my son with me on a trip back East over a year ago and was able to use my miles to pay for his ticket too with no charge for handling. Now it looks like they want some kind of fee for putting miles in someone else's account but that's a different story. when I did it, it was all on my own account.
Had homemade boneless pork ribs last night and chopped them up like Carolina Bar-B-Que. Tasted real good with vinegar and pepper flavor and cole slaw. Might make some more cole slaw today with a cabbage I have. Would have been better with hush puppies. Chief knows what I am talking about.
later,
Ray
SPMan
Mornin' fellas and gals; Hey Buckeye; Swell video of your layout. Especially like the Hell Gate bridge. I spent a lot of time teaching safety courses on Randall's Island that the bridge goes over to connect with Queens N. Y. Hey Joe; Not sure if i want to get outnumbered by pinstriped fans. I have enough lumps on my head! later.
Think good thoughts, do good deeds!
Aloha. Cold and grey. Snowed again overnight. What else is new? Good first day back in the office yesterday with a long church meeting last night. Bob, I like how that looks. Since I usually don't swap out my cars, I used a black piece of yarn to tie Marx / Lionel cars together. Gave me some realistic if exaggerated 'slack'. It was easy to cut too. Chief, we had a little school library with paperback versions of WW2 stories - I remember reading 30 Seconds Over Tokyo too.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Hello all
Another fairly quiet night on the mountain.
So JoeD is from PA? Somebody might wanna tell the Chief that there is a small town there called Gettysburg
8N - the Marx conversion wasn't too bad. $7 and bend 4 tabs over the axles. Sits a tad high, but seems to work fine.
I thought of using one of my Lionel tenders, but all of mine are pretty durn big for the Marx locos.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Slippery good morning. Roads are a little icy due to late [early in the AM] snow and sleet. Sun is out so melting will begin. Showers off an on this week.
Not much happening today. Kids to the groomer's as soon as roads melt. Finish unpacking, wash clothes for Friday's trip to FL. and do reports [to get paid].
Stay warm.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill........
Good Morning, Joe...........
It is a cold 5 degrees. Going up to 35 today with sunshine.
Today is a very busy day. I have an early errand to run and then, the usual chores to do. Then, some paperwork and phone calls. And it will be lunchtime. Of course, a nice nap.
Dining car has rolled in with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
It was chilly this morning but my workout was in the gym so I missed out on it. The high reached the mid-40s and it was sunny most of the day. A couple of meetings and some paperwork capped off my workday and I picked up takeout for tonight’s dinner. We have no plans for the evening.
Charlie – I am looking forward to some rides on yours and SJ’s dog sleds.
Chief – Don’t worry, I don’t think living in Ohio for a few years will classify me as an Ohiozen. I’m still true to my Pennsylvanian roots.
traindood – I’m sure we can work something out. Maybe even AF Ray as well. I’ll let you know when we travel that way. Yes, August is only four months away and I’m sure it will be here quickly.
Buckeye – Thanks for all the great information and the invite.
Sleeted and then snowed. Highway covered but gone now. Humidity must be low as it just goes away. Windy now and cold.
Off to bed.
Sleep tight.
Joe.....You will be in train heaven. Just south of Dayton is West Chester, Ohio, the home of http://www.entertrainmentjunction.com/cincinnati_entertainment_and_attractions/model_trains_journey
In Mason, Ohio is one of the best O Scale stores in Ohio, http://www.dixieunionstation.com/photo_gallery/photo_gallery.htm
Of course, you will want to visit http://www.cincymuseum.org/union-terminal
http://www.cincymuseum.org/holiday/duke-energy-holiday-trains
http://www.daytontrainshow.com/#
You will find that there are train shows in Dayton, Cincinnati, Columbus and Indianapolis that are less than two hours away by interstate. Of course, north is Owosso, Mi, the home of the real 1225.http://michigansteamtrain.com/
Across the state line is http://www.hoosiervalley.org/
And in WV is the one of the nation's best preservations http://www.cassrailroad.com/
In PA, http://www.railroadcity.com/
And north in Fort Wayne is one of the best examples of steam in America http://fortwaynerailroad.org/ It roams Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Cuyahoga National Park.
And of course you are always welcome to run the Baltimore, Ohio and Wabash
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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
Stayed home. Did clear off enough to go see LEGO movie. Good show. Lots of LEGO models. Fixed a small table. Took care of financial stuff. Back to work tomorrow. Sunny but very cold outside. I hope everyone has a good day.
Phillyreading, hope it stays that way. Ft. Lauderdale Friday afternoon thru Sunday PM.
Sleeting and dropped to 30 so fast. Went and changed battery in deer feeder in the park about an hour ago. Was there five minutes and hands about froze [couldn't wear gloves to do the work]. Wind blowing and fine ice then.
Mornin' fellas and gals; Gee' that's swell news Joe! If you get to go see the Bronx bums, I am just 45 minutes from the stadium on interstate Rt. 80. Would be great if we could hook up somehow. August is such a short time away; kids must be exited to get back to the land of the free and the home of the brave! later.
Late morning hello. Raining hard. Suppose to turn to sleet and then freeze. ????? 36 now.
Fifedom, condolences.
Joe, OH NO!!! Another Ohiozen. Please help me. Too many rascals now.
Banks, get the cows in the barn. Hope this long winter does not replenish the feed and hay.
Read to the elementary school kids this AM. They can ask some funny questions. One asked if I arrived in a limo. Was telling them about reading 30 Seconds Over Tokyo when I was 12. How I felt I was in the plane with Doolittle. Then I was asked if I was in WWII?
Ray, try to stay inside. Know John is glad he has retired.
Hope all have a good one.
Aloha. Happy to be back in the office - but not happy because it is snowing like crazy in downtown Chicago. I had a bit of a disaster with my cardboard extensions for more farm acreage. They all curled up something awful when I was ready to glue on the ground foam. Of course due to the washing I gave them to get all the glue off. So I will try flattening them with weights over the week, and hope not to get rid of the furrows.. Bob, that Navy train sounds great! I've always like the sub and helium cars. What do you do when the mountain gets all that snow? Does the observatory have a plow? Or are the staff snowed in for a while?Joe, I've always wanted to visit the museum in Dayton. MikeC, I laughed when you mentioned the Princess. I must say I am happy to see Junior off to such a good start - a win and a 2nd place.
Just a quick sip before I go find a pillow.
Found a helium car circa MPC era to go with the 'custom' Navy train I am trying to put together. I have never been into the few sets they put out and they also never did a steam set. So far I have a Lionel Adriatic in gray UP colors, the submarine car, now the helium car, and a tender and caboose that will need some haze gray paint. The helium car is yellow and will also go into the paint shop. Eventually I'd like to find another grey flat car to put a deuce and a half on in memory of my Seabee days.
Eventually I'd like it to have it's own shelf w/ dedication to NavyJack. Although from different eras, we had a number of things in common.
Joe, Exciting news on the move to Ohio. We'll only be a stones through apart and no longer a world away!
Good Morning from Blueberryhill..........
Good Morning, Joe........
It is a very cold and windy 11 degrees. Going up to 22 today with no snow. Thank goodness.
Today is an easy day. I have a few chores and some paperwork to do. Then, I can relax and do some reading. Lunch and a nap, later.
Y'all have a great Monday.
Everyone appears to be well out here now. I had a good 8-mile run this morning in some cold, rainy weather. The first two miles were rough but after that it was a great run. I pushed out a lot of paperwork at the office today and then came home to a great dinner: meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and green beans. I need to catch up on some reading after the kids go to sleep tonight.
Fife and Hudson John – I would love to make it to York in October, but this October the wife and I will celebrate 20 years of wedded bliss. For the past year we have been discussing an anniversary getaway but it didn’t include York. I’ll have to see on the timing of these events. If it doesn’t happen in October, April will be doable.
SJ and Chuck – The snow cannon’s misfires/bent barrel will work out greatly to my benefit.
Buckeye – I cannot wait to be back in an area with regular train shows. Does Dayton have any O gauge/scale or toy train clubs?
Bob – The museum will definitely be a regular venue for us. I have never been to it but have heard only great reviews about it.
Banks/AF Ray – I cannot believe NavyJack passed away three years ago.
Sayonara, Joe
After three days of much needed rain on and off here in Southern California, all is quiet tonight.
Went out to eat with our widowed friend tonight. I ordered a soup, salad, and sandwich trio which tuned out to be a bad choice. Soup was OK but the sandwich which was billed as a turkey sand on a crissant roll was actually lunch meat turkey cut up and put on a roll with a lot of lettuce. Big disappointment. Saved the day by stopping at Baskin Robbins on the way home for ice cream sundaes.
Saw what was left of the Oscars when we got home. Did'nt matter much though because I didn't know any of the winners anyhow.
Watched Captain Phillips with Tom Hanks on DVD this afternoon. Lot of suspense. I guess that guy who played the leader of the pirates, did win best supporting actor but I got home too late to see that.
What was predicted around 10" of snow has been downgraded to about 8" or maybe 6". Probably a delayed opening tomorrow.
Banks - You are correct about NavyJack. March 8, 2011.
Later...........
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
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