Good job Chuck! Last week my laptop had a hiccup AND a burp, oh the trauma! Glad I had my iPad as a back up so I didn't have to beg my wife to use her laptop, that would have turned ugly quickly.
We are at full stand by and ready to roll as grand child #4 is scheduled to arrive any day! Grammie is keeping close track of the forecasts as its 240 miles to the delivery point, whoa be upon me if the roads would turn slick, YIKES. The bags are packed and the new hand made quilt is beautifully wrapped, let's roll!
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Blueberryhill RR I think I have it now. Compatibility Chuck
I think I have it now. Compatibility
Chuck
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Mornin All.
Re: Noise from rolling stock. On all my box cars before they hit the rails I pull them off the chassis, secure the doors from opening and stuff them with poly batting. You would be amazed at how much quieter they are. I do much the same with the coal hoppers(plastic coal loads) and any gons that have a load in them that doesn't fill them completely.
As far as the Fastrack noise, if expense was no consideration, I would fill the void with the rubber type product that is used for making plastic castings. Had a brain fart and can't remember what it is called. Worked with it in some small amounts when I couldn't find some repair parts for a "G" gauge Circus Train.
Time for some breakfast & morning pills.
Later all.
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Good Afternoon! 36 and the Sun is out. The snow is Melting!
Nothing much to report except that Doray pushed herself on her own and went a bit backwards. Also her left leg muscles have to be stretched more so she will have to wear a brace when she is relaxing. Doing some PW engine repairs and reconditions. Giving my Hobby Horse Press a good work out.
Brent: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Fife: My son decided during his Spring Break he is taking an 80 Hour NJ State Police Haz Mat Course. He already has the 40 hr but this will help him with a job. His score is supposed to come out soon.
Traindood: Are you making it to York?
I see there are many with problems and ailments. I wish everyone a Speedy and Complete Recovery.
Enjoy the Day!
John
Sad to report if you go to D.Barkers post about surgery he has posted that it wasn't sucessful not sure what options are left
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Konbanwa and welcome back Chuck,
I made it out for a 3-mile run and some weight training this morning. The workday was fine but I had to deliver some bad news to two employees: one did not receive a promotion she was expecting and the other did not receive an assignment he was expecting. We have no plans for the evening except the kids’ piano lessons.
Brent – Thanks for all the observations. The rolling stock construction analysis makes sense. I conducted a very basic test comparing FasTrack to RMT’s SuperSnap. A small oval directly on our living room carpet using the same locomotive and rolling stock. The difference was amazingly noticeable; even my wife commented on how much quieter the SuperSnap was compared to the FasTrack.
dougdagrump – I’ve heard of people filling the FasTrack with different items from rubber and cork to silicon caulking.
Hudson John – I hope Doray doesn’t set back her recovery too much.
Kevin – I’m glad you can use the videos. There are plenty available online, including some great fielding drills.
Happy Birthday 8N!
Sayonara,
Joe
Mornin' boys. Cloudy and 35 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Back on nights. My precinct has been very busy this past month. Lots of bad deeds.
Hudson - Did John-son go to Alabama?
8ntruck - Any left?
Good Morning from Blueberryhill...........
Good Morning, Joe.........
It is a cloudy 36 degrees. Going up to 48 today with a slight chance of rain.
Today is a busy day. I have the usual chores to do and an errand to run. I will have lunch and maybe a nap.
Dining car has Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Aloha. Raining is better than snowing here today but still a bit cold. Looks like a busy day in the office but I get to stay inside. Happy belated birthday to 8n!
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Noon Time: 39 and Damp. Waiting for the rain.
Uneventful morning. Just getting ready for school tonight. Doray wanted to drive and go to PT by herself today. I will give her this, she is really trying.
8n: HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!! Sounds like you had a good meeting at work. Speedy recovery for your wife.
Joe D: Bad news is always hard to deliver.
Fife: John-son is going to class in NJ. The State Police use the Middlesex County Fire Academy for Haz Mat Training. I have to laugh, I grew up walking distance to where the Academy is. I used to puddle jump ducks there almost every day right before dusk there during duck season. Now it is an Industrial Park. Down the road across the way is a Super Fund Site where National Lead (Dutch Boy Paint) used to be. They are rehabing it and a Shopping Mall with a Bass Pro Shop are going in there.
David Barker: Prayers that a procedure can be found that will be sucessful. .
Cloudy, misty and warmer. On the run. Came home to let dogs out and back in. Out the door again. Home sometime tonight.
Happy B'day 8N.
Prayers for D. Barker.
Later.
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Sorry to hear about D. Barker's bad news. Prayers that a solution can be found.
I have been working on the swimming pool for the last couple of days trying to lower the conditioner level which is too high but have to be careful with an in the ground vinyl lined pool. You just have to take water out and put new water in at the same time. Otherwise if the water level gets too low it will cause problems with the vinyl liner which sell for about $3K. I'm using a submersable pump with a garden hose draining in my toilet in the garage and another hose for adding water on the opposite side of the pool at the same time. This whole problem is caused by the type of chlorine I've been using which has conditoner in it. Over time the pool gets too much and the only way to get rid of it is to empty the pool. Not easy with my type of pool. The pool is a curse when you get old. We don't use it much anymore but we still have to maintain it.
Just found out that my oxygen equipment company is going bankrupt. I got a letter saying I need to get a new supplier. Am currently working out a new deal through my doctor's office. On the down side, I may or may not get a portable oxygen concentrator with a new company which will be a problem for travel. Might have to rent one. They are too expensive to buy unless you use them all the time. The whole deal depends on medicare rules plus my secondary private insurance. Hope for the best.
V8 Dennis, your tax preparation sounds pretty high unless you have a lot to be done. Maybe you need a new tax person.
Doug Murphy, congratulations on the pending wedding and good luck on the bills.
later,
Ray
SPMan
Hi Guys........
Good news today. I had my annual doctor's appt and checked out good. My colesterol was 188 and I lost 2 pounds. I got the OK to work on the treadmill to build up my joint muscles.
Just thought I'd share that with you.
Good evening all,
Internet was down last night. Good days at work. Lots of wind outside makes the air miserable. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Most excellent news Chuck. No sprinting please
Good Morning from Blueberryhill.........
Good Morning, Joe.......
It is a cloudy 36 degrees. Going up to 48 today with some sunshine.
Today is an easy day. I have a few chores to do and then I plan on relaxing. Lunch and a nap, later.
Usual breakfast on the dining car.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Morning all. HELP!!! HELP!!!! Something strange in the sky. Its real bright and warm. Seems to appear in the morning sky in the east.
Hope all are well. Great news Chuck.
Not much happening today. Will go to the store, Wal-Mart, Tractor Supply and Lowe's.
Wifey has roast, potatoes, onions, carrots and celery in the slow cooker. Smells gooooood.
Have a good one.
Still exchanging old water for new in the pool. This is the fourth day I have been doing it. Took in sample to pool store yesterday and they said I was almost finished with it so hopefully, I can wind it up today.
Had Chinese take out last night and lots left over for lunch today. Son wants to take us out to eat tonight.
Cooler weather for the balance of the week with no rain in sight.
Sounds like they may have found a clue about the downed Jet Liner from Mylasia. One senario I heard says they think an onboard fire may have disabled all the people and the plane kept on flying on automatic pilot until it ran out of gas. Probably crashed in the Indian Ocean. Maybe we will know more today.
Chuck.....Great news!!!
Busy, busy, busy.
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
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Good Evening All !
Not much going on here, been working on an old model airplane kit. (1/48 B-29) It is huge. Don't know what will do with it when finished, probably toss it. But, its helping kill time.
I worked on Auto Pilots when I was in the Air Force, I would be surprised if the AP system did that, there are so many fail safes to shut it down, probably a ton more on todays aircraft. And that wouldn't prevent the transponders from reporting flight status. But, I don't know obviously.
Ray, That's a major project on the pool. I think Ive only drained and refilled 2 maybe 3 times in the 25 years. It can be tricky, more than one person has popped the pool out of the ground from just draining it without doing it the way you are. (Winter time the water table is up and that can cause the pool to pop up)
Ran a bunch of engines the other day, to check on battery operation. Everything worked well, need to clean a lot of track though.
Take care guys and stay healthy !
Don
Blueberryhill RR Hi Guys........ Good news today. I had my annual doctor's appt and checked out good. My colesterol was 188 and I lost 2 pounds. I got the OK to work on the treadmill to build up my joint muscles. Just thought I'd share that with you. Chuck
Good News!!
Hope DBarker gets better solution soon!!
To those I've missed!!
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Good Evening.Been a dull drab miserable cold day for us here. Never got near 40 even...stayed around 30F all day ...going down to 17F tonight ...then we get a spicule of sun tomorrow then back to more wet snow and freezing rain...weekend looks to go down the toilet..... Got down to the layout this afternoon to see just how dust covered it got...not bad!! Had to just run the train round a bit to get the tracks all up and going....
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Sorry to hear about DBaker's news, but good to hear about Chuck's. Chief, do you still grand openings for Cabela's? If so, you are welcome to some Hoosier hospitality next year when one opens in Noblesville. If time permits, I can take you to the greatest racecourse in the world, and by the time the "saucy wench" have Hoosierized you, you will be saying "pert near" down by the "crick" with the rest of us. Excellent day at work.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Konbanwa and Ohayo Chuck,
Yesterday’s post was from my Surface tablet so I guess the forum’s software was not completely compatible with its browser. I had a hectic Friday to close out the workweek, but that’s okay as it should be a fun weekend. The base is having a 24-hour vigil run today and tomorrow to raise money for the Wounded Warrior Project and my unit has a team for it. My slot is tonight from 2200-2300. I’ll have to head straight to bed after that as the older boy and I are going on a snowboarding trip tomorrow. Our bus departs the base at 0400. We’re looking forward to it as it’s the only snowboarding trip we will make this season.
Good Morning, Joe....
It is a cloudy 32 degrees. A few snow flurries. Going up to 44 today.
Today is a busy day. I have a bunch of chores to do and a small project to finish. Lunch and a nap, later.
Buckeye & LAZ...........TGIF
Dining car has the usual breakfast.
Y'all have a great Friday.
Morning. Surprise [nun-forecasted] chilly morning. Warming fast. 70's today and tomorrow. Possible snohio and rain Tuesday. What????? Oh well.
Gang, April 1 will be Coffee Pot's 11 years.
Hope all are doing OK. Anymore word from Barker? Will check his thread.
Good to see some new guys here. Also some of the old gang back [like blown].
Chores today. Spent part of yesterday afternoon correcting what was a misunderstanding in the local newspaper. Problem is, this is a weekly paper. So, the correction will not get out until a week later. Now we have to hear the "noise" for a week over a wrong article.
phillyreadingWent to Homestead FL on Tuesday for an overnight trip, my wife wanted to get away for a day or two and so did I. Went down to Key Largo on Card Sound road, a narrow two lane with water on both sides. Came back yesterday morning through Miami FL, and I won't come through Miami in the morning rush hour traffic again. Other then that we had a good time. We are sunny and warm down here near Miami FL, maybe a chance for rain.
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