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Posted by laz 57 on Monday, April 28, 2014 7:31 AM

AF53

News flash.........

Reports are coming in that HudsonJohn is the proud grandfather of a baby girl. Kali Lynne came into this world at 9:57. She wieghs 7lbs. 7 ozs. He has not texted me her length.

Congratulations to John and his family.

BIG CONGAS  HUDSONJOHN!!!!!!!   Looks like DORAYs gonna have to blend up and name a new flavor of ICE CREAM for the Granddaughter?  Just don't put any Lemon in it, because a certain someone will get first dibs on itWink.  Spoil her good!!!!  Like GPs do.

Stay frosty my friend,

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Posted by laz 57 on Monday, April 28, 2014 7:33 AM

DOUGDAGRUMP,

  Looked all over YORK, no cigar.  Hope you got my e mail with the name of the dealer who might have your L&N set? 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, April 28, 2014 7:53 AM

Morning.  Cloudy and warm.  May have some Tstorms this afternoon, tomorrow and Wed.  Trying to go to farms to turkey hunt.  If rain, rest at camper.  Just getting away from Mayor stuff [a day full today and tonight].

Congrats John Hudson.

Rich, nice ride.  Hope you get it home soon.

Glad evryone got home safe from York.

Sad about prom girl in Conn.  Guess they will now try to outlaw kitchen knives.  When will folks learn you have to work on mental illness?

AH, see LAZ is alive. Thumbs Up

Hope all are OK.

Later  

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Posted by cnw1995 on Monday, April 28, 2014 9:16 AM

Aloha and Happy Monday. Rainy here which we need - it's been a very dry Spring. Wish it had waited until I got to work. Looks like a busy day. Glad all the Yorkies got home safely with their purchases. Congrats HudsonJohn on the new arrival!

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Monday, April 28, 2014 11:02 AM
Good Morning! Sunny and 60 here. I got home Saturday from York and within the hour I was on he way to the hospital because our daughter Michele was in labor. Last night @ 9:53, Kali Lynne was born. She weighed in @ 7lbs 7ozs. Mom and Baby are fine. I want to thank everyone for their congratulations and best wishes. York was a blast. Next April Doray wants all who are going to let her know what flavor ice cream they want. lol DougDaGrump: Doray is doing well with her knees. She still has PT 3 times a week, but she is driving and working in the ice cream shop, but with shorter hours. Now to go and visit my Granddaughter and find out what train set she wants! lol Enjoy the Day! John
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Posted by SPMan on Monday, April 28, 2014 12:01 PM

Good morning all,

Congratulations on the new granddaughter Hudson John!Happy B-Day

Been watching the live streaming web cam this morning from Trains Magazaine to see Big Boy leaving yard bound for Cheyenne.  Video quit a little while ago and I haven't seen Big Boy yet.  However the cam was on for over an hour showing people standing around waiting and trains coming and going in the yard.  Hope I can see something before the day is over.  My kids are at West Colton to watch it.

Ray

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Posted by dougdagrump on Monday, April 28, 2014 12:05 PM

Mornin' All.

Congrats to John & Doray on the new granddaughter. Thumbs Up

Laz, Thanks for the search, gonna give your lead a few days to get back to the regular day-to-day before contacting him. Thanks again. Bow

Wow, what a treat late yesterday afternoon. What appeared to be a B-24 made three low level passes over the house about an hour apart. I'm guessing it was a B-24 based on motor and tail configuration since I never did get to see it's nose. It was definitely close to being at minimum altitude and those engines really sounded sweet, even if it did rattle the house and windows a bit.

Later all. 

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Posted by KRM on Monday, April 28, 2014 2:56 PM

Hudson#685
 Now to go and visit my Granddaughter and find out what train set she wants!  

John, Here is a good start.  Wink   Yes

LIONEL POSTWAR #1587S GIRL'S TRAIN SET

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Monday, April 28, 2014 7:56 PM

Hockey season is done.  Sad

Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum. Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, April 28, 2014 8:03 PM

Good evening all,

Quiet day.  Doctor checkup went well.  Worked on piles of stuff I have scattered thru house.  Weather is wet but mild.  Got oil changed on PT.  Watched Turbo in DVD.  If you can never get to IMS, watch the movie.  It IS like being there.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Banks on Monday, April 28, 2014 9:16 PM

Hello There

Congrats to John on the arrival of his new "Baby Hudson"

It took forever but the YORK photos finally uploaded

CTT

From Left AF Ray, Jeffelectric, Laz, Roy, Hudson John,O guage Overlord And Bob Keller. Down in front is Fife and Banks

Ice Cream 1

Ice Cream 2

John is practicing for when he gets "THE" call. It came within hours of arriving home from York

Ice Cream 3


Hudson has his Mrs on the phone and we are all offering our thank you.

Those not in the CTT Photo are Charlie Sir James, Mrs Fife and Mrs Banks

Off t bed soon

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Posted by Banks on Monday, April 28, 2014 10:14 PM

dbaker48

Good Morning,

Got a early morning text message from some fellas having breakfast at York.

If you would like to see a short video of the guys from the Forum at breakfast this am, click the following link, and play the first video listed: "IMG_1699.mov"  (My RR website).

https://kcdrailway.shutterfly.com/

Looks like they may be having a decent breakfast!  I don't see any scrapple or grits anywhere.

You Didn't look close enough. Mrs had both.(the video was before we ordered)

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Monday, April 28, 2014 10:22 PM

Good Evening

Busy day today....and tomorrow off to do cardio rehab....Wink

Tonight I ran some trains around and didst discover that it appears a few turnoffs around Leemer have developed a case of slllloooooww turning ....back under the table for me....Grumpy

Congratulations to John and Doray!!Yes

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Posted by 8ntruck on Monday, April 28, 2014 11:16 PM
Grandpa Hudson. Has a nice ring to it. Congratulations.
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Posted by Demay on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 5:01 AM

Konbanwa and Ohayo Chuck,

It was a slow day here today.  The weather was warm, but mostly cloudy.  It looks like we’ll have rain the next two days.  Hopefully it will not affect the baseball game we’re supposed to have on Thursday.  I need to catch up on some reading this evening.

Congratulations Hudson John!

Buckeye – Unfortunately the season is over for Columbus.

Sayonara,

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 6:54 AM

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

Good Morning,  Joe.......

It is raining and 60 degrees. Going up to 70 today with sunshine later.

Today is an easy day. I have a few chores and some paperwork to do. Then I can relax and do some reading.

Usual breakfast on the dining car.

Y'all have a great Tuesday.

Chuck

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 7:25 AM

Morning.  Cloudy and rainy.  Off to several Dr's apts.  Then down east to turkey hunt if not rained out by storms.  Light rain not bad.  Turkeys move in the rain.  Also fill feeders and change camera SD cards.

Buckeye Riveter

Hockey season is done.  Sad

CoolCoolCoolThumbs Up  Yankee sport. Thumbs Down

BASEBALL!!!!

Later

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Posted by cnw1995 on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 8:35 AM

Aloha. Dodged the bad weather here though I was hoping for some rain at home  - really need it. Prayers for those affected by the tornados - and most without basements down there too. I was inspired by the MTH standard gauge catalog last night - expensive but neat things - especially that subway. Buckeye, Columbus sure gave them a run. It was an entertaining series. Hope for better things next year *II love the underdog.  Great York pictures and video.

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Posted by Hudson#685 on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 11:35 AM
Good Afternoon, 48, Windy, Waiting for the Rain. Baby Hudson and Mom are doing well. They are coming home Thursday. The new Grandma cannot get enough of her. Thanks for all of the well wishes. SPMan: Ray, Thanks for the Big Boy update. Doug Da Grump: Every few years we have a group of B-17s come to the local Airpark for show. I love when they fly over. Kev: The Girl's Set is on the list. She is definitely getting a Refurbed PW Baby Hudson. Mike C: Good news from the Doc. Banks: The pics are great! Thanks for sharing. Ice Cream again next April! Enjoy the Day! John
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Posted by lion88roar on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 11:45 AM

Afternoon Fellas

Looks like York was a hit! Wish I could have been there. TheQ had a conference she was speaking at in SanAntone on Sunday and her flight out was very earl Saturday, and my older sister came down for a visit. The kids and I spent the day Saturday at The National Zoo with my sister and had a blast. On Sunday I was watching TV while the kids were playing, after lunch I put Matthew down for a nap and Christina came down to the family room with me, after about 15 minutes she fell asleep on the coach. Then after about an hour she crawled up on my chest and fell back asleep. Apparently having a 30+ lb child sleep on your chest is not a good idea as I now have a bruised/inflamed nerve along my 7th rib... hard to breathe and nearly impossible to get comfortable... but was worth every precious second! TheQ's conference was a success and it appears she may be able to drum up some business from it - good for her career and her company, not so good because it looks like she may have to do some travelling (of course if the family can go to Japan with her it may be worth it).

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Posted by dbaker48 on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 12:38 PM

Good Morning !

Great News John !!  Congratulations on the NEW Granddaughter !  That is so fantastic!  Glad you made it back from York in time!

Sounds like everyone had a great time at York!  Went to a local train meet this past Sunday, didn't buy much a couple of 1/50th scale JD tractors for a $1 each.  They were new in the blister pack, will make for a nice load on a flat car.

Leg doing OK just sitting around keeping it elevated, can only do isometric exercises with some toe wiggling, but that's better than nothing.  Can't imagine what its GOING to be like when I start walking again.  I have so many places I am planning to go to, won't know where to start.

Going to go out in the Train Room today and work on some kits, assuming it doesn't get to hot.  Apparently we are in for heat wave for the next few days.  Today suppose to get to 94.

Sure hope everyone does OK with all the storms going on thru the area,  hate to see that happen to everyone.  Especially all the tornadoes.

Spoke with Ray yesterday, it was really pleasant talking with him.  We discussed the relocation of the Big Boy, glad to see it on its way.  So many more people will benefit from it, than where it was displayed at.  It really will be awesome to see it running under its own power!

That's about all I know, so hope everyone has a good day, and STAY HEALTHY !

Don

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Posted by SPMan on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 1:06 PM

Good morning all,

Just reviewing all the pictures of the U.P. Big Boy move at various sources from yesterday.  Have not had much luck with the Trains Magazine live streaming video.  You have to be on the site when they come on the air, otherwise you get a blank most of the time.  They only turn it on when they want to show something.  I think today the engine is traveling between Yermo, California and Las Vegas, Nevada. 

Had a nice conversation with Don yesterday.  He will have a lot of stored up energy when he gets out of his leg rig.  I know he has a lot of projects on the back burner.  Best wishes Don.

We have been eating a lot of left over ham from wife's birthday dinner on Sunday.  Made black eyed peas to go with it yesterday.  Yum yum!

later,

Ray

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 1:36 PM

Evenin' boys.  Storm and 46 here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Wifey making stuffed shells for dinner. Dinner

Hudson - Good work, Grandpa!

anjdevil - Bike sure could use a wash...Devil

88 - Yep, sure was different not having you as my "date" at YORK.  Actually didn't cover everything, but certainly did get some good deals.  Maybe if you wore a tight pink sweater next time...Whistling

Demay - Perhaps you could put a hold on your flat for lionroar and the Q.

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Posted by traindood on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 5:59 PM

Evenin' fellas and gals;    Been kinda rainy and cool here.   Can't start my spring stuff with weather like this.   Hey Granpa John;  Don' t know if this is your first grandchild but i have six and it is always wonderful.   A new life, a new love, a warm feeling for everyone.  Congratulations and enjoy the next generation that will come to know and love trains because of Grandpa..... .that's what Granpa's are for.          later.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 7:20 PM

Good evening all,

Wet here.  Miserable day at work.  A lot of items got changed and everything is all fouled up.  Had a nice walk at lunch.  Picked up some quarter round for the bath room.  They mudded the walls some more.  May get to paint this weekend.   Maybe have all done by Mother's Day.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by AF53 on Tuesday, April 29, 2014 10:24 PM

Cool and wet here in Bayville NJ, tomorrow also. Crying

Traindood - This is John's first crack at grandparenthood as it was for me also 9 months and 9 days ago. Hmmmmmmmm, me thinks the math tells me something? Huh?

Later

Ray

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Posted by Demay on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 5:15 AM

Konbanwa and Ohayo Chuck,

It rained all day today and the high temperature only the low-50s.  I had a busy morning as I junked the car I drove for the past 2 and 1/2 years.  It was due for the biannual Japanese Inspection and the annual road tax, but I didn't feel like paying the money for all this since I'm leaving in 2 and 1/2 months.  I still received $250 for it which is pretty good since I only paid $800 for it.  We're down to one car until we leave. 

Brent/Fife - Let me know if you need any information on Japan.

Sayonara,

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 6:42 AM

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

Good Morning,  Joe..........

It is a cloudy 55 degrees. Going up to 70 today with some rain.

Today is a busy day. I have an errand to run and the usual chores to do. Lunch and a nap, later.

Usual breakfast on the dining car.

Y'all have a great Wednesday.

Chuck

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Posted by cnw1995 on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 10:38 AM

Aloha. Grey and cool. Working from home as I have to visit the docs for some blood work. Hope to pick up the youngest from school and take him to begin pondering a small gift for mom's day. Love the overnight rain helping the otherwise devastated grass grow. Added to the brush pile in the front for the town pick-up. Hope to run Ivor tonight. 

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Posted by jonadel on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 5:39 PM

More prayers for our friends in the west, south and east with these tough weather conditions.  It's been raining here for three days, mostly mist but steady.  Hang in there.

Jon

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