Hello there,
Sitting on plane waiting to depart ohare.
I just realized nothing from Chuck lately. ...
Saw on the other place Charlie s dad is not good. Keep him in your prayers. Got to shut down now
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Good Morning from Blueberryhill..........
It is a cold 12 degrees. Going up to 24 today.
Today is a busy day. Wife is grocery shopping. Roads look good. We only got an inch of snow on the grass.
Cheerios for breakfast on the dining car.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
Chuck
Aloha. Cold start to the day too - 4 with the breeze. Long day with class tonight. Supposed to warm up a bit tomorrow - sure hope so.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Cold windy good morning. I think temps did rise but will drop all afternoon. High 60's yesterday and high today 37. Record low tonight.
Speaking of guys missing, Brent [88] is working on a project as usual. Hope he is OK.
Think RT [Carpetbagger] has missed a day or two.
Rich signed in but where is John?
8N has been quite too.
I know Jon E. monitors us but probably frozen up and snowed in.
LAZ hasn't been by in ages.
Jackachusetts has been gone forever.
Hope all are well.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
I've been looking in. You missed toyko Joe he hasn't been in in ages also.
Morning all not a lot going on here just relaxing. Not a lot to talk about so just been reading and moving on presently 38* going up to 43* for a high today. To freeking cold and tomorrow is worst its supose to be in the teens tomorrow am
Talk to you all later
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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rtraincollector I've been looking in. You missed toyko Joe he hasn't been in in ages also. Morning all not a lot going on here just relaxing. Not a lot to talk about so just been reading and moving on presently 38* going up to 43* for a high today. To freeking cold and tomorrow is worst its supose to be in the teens tomorrow am Talk to you all later
I be willing to trade you weather RT.
A record Low High temp today here. At 16 right now. Low High? Sounds like an oxymoron don't it.
So not much going on but burning wood and staying out of the cold. Decided Not to go to the great white north tomorrow. They can keep the white stuff and way colder there. Maybe if I hunted but if I did we have better deer here. the visit with the guys will have to wait till Planting Season in the spring.
Stay warm.
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Afternoon fellasAs Chief pointed out, I've been busy remodeling our kitchen... unfortunately my image host is no longer free, so I can't share pictures here... The kids are growing (much too fast), but they make every day worth each and every struggle.Not much else going on... have to find a new image host now... ugh - like I didn't have enough to do!
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Charlies father has passed away. His heart just could not overcome another attack.
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
sir james I Charlies father has passed away. His heart just could not overcome another attack. S.J.
So sad SJ and only 63 years old. Just not right. Prayers for Charlie and all of his family.
for MichRR.
Our condolences to Charlie and his family.
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
lion88roar Afternoon fellasAs Chief pointed out, I've been busy remodeling our kitchen... unfortunately my image host is no longer free, so I can't share pictures here... The kids are growing (much too fast), but they make every day worth each and every struggle.Not much else going on... have to find a new image host now... ugh - like I didn't have enough to do!
AH, got all his fingers and toes.
Prayers for Charlie and family.
RT, was in called Town Board meeting.
Later.
Good evening all,
Prayers for Charlie's family. So sad. I know what it is like to go away for a while from here. Some come back, others never do. For my own view, I had to wait until there was a positive moment. Tomorrow may be another one. The procedure I was supposed to have in August is scheduled for Wednesday. If it does not happen, I am not sure what my reaction will be (not good). If they do proceed, this will be a new experience for me. I am not too concerned with the going to sleep part, but the waking up does have me feeling a little apprehensive. I guess I should employ the Irish philosophy (if I wake up, nothing to worry about, and if I do not wake up, possibly I will not have anything to worry about...either). I will post as soon as I can. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Condolences, and Best Wishes for Charlie and his family.
Don
Evening all
My condolences to friends and family of Charlie.
Mike C. Here's hoping for a successful procedure tomorrow. Good Luck!
While we're in a prayerful mood, how about a little one for the folks in Western New York. They say some areas might get over 6 feet of snow! Anywhere to the west of Lake Erie or Ontario are potential disaster areas.
I've officially had enough of winter!
Bruce
Condolences, Charlie.
Been working lots lately, so I have been lurking more than posting. Been much colder than normal here too - makes me prefer to veg in my nice warm wing back chair instead of doing other things.
On Nov. 1, we had our Polar Express layout set up at the train show. I also put up a starter set sized oval of track, some Halloween themed scenery, and was running my All Hallows Eve Express. Amazingly, this simple set up drew as much attention as the other larger, more detailed HO and N gage layouts that were also on display. As always, the grim reaper gateman was enjoyed by the public.
On the shopping front at that train show, my only 'had to have' was a Santa Fe 'Midnight Flyer' boxcar.
Since the Nov. 1 show, I have blown the front off of the mountain and am adding a loop of 027 track for the PE elf hand car. Going to end up with a cliff where a slope used to be and a section of elevated track supported by some trestle looking supports with the hand car loop underneath. Yes, I'll eventually post pictures.
We are planning on leaving the Polar Express layout up on display at the KATY Museum for several weekends in December.
I ground up leaves in my lawn last Saturday morning. I think that was the first time I've ever run a lawn mower in below freezing temperatures. We got a dusting of snow Saturday night. Ended up grilling hamburgers in the snow on Sunday.
About all for now.
Plate Rail Evening all My condolences to friends and family of Charlie. Mike C. Here's hoping for a successful procedure tomorrow. Good Luck! While we're in a prayerful mood, how about a little one for the folks in Western New York. They say some areas might get over 6 feet of snow! Anywhere to the west of Lake Erie or Ontario are potential disaster areas. I've officially had enough of winter! Bruce
Bruce, nephew is at some fort up there [1st Mountain Div.]. Said he had 2' over night.
WAKE UP YOU FROZEN YANKEES!!!! Left the freezer door open so we had record cold this AM.
Prayers for Charlie and all those up North in all the snohio.
Chores this AM and meeting late this afternoon.
Staying warm.
For MichRRCharlie - so sorry for your loss.
Condolences to Charlie and family.
Best wishes and prayers for Mike C. on his procedure.
Got a good report on my health from the doctor this week. Says my blood test shows that I have dropped below what is considered diabetes. He says if I continue with the diet and excercise I should be OK. I only lost two pounds this time but I'm going in the right direction.
Wife had her last accupuncture treatment on Monday. We told them that we did not wish to continue it. My doctor thinks I made the right choice in her case. We gave it a fair trial for a month. He does not object to his patients trying it but considers it a placebo.
Cool this week in the high 60's with overnight low around 50 all week. I can't complain. Glad the hot weather is over.
TCA and TTOS Christmas parties coming up in December. Cal Stewart train meet in Ontario, Ca. is this weekend. I doubt if I will go.
#2 son leaves for North Carolina tomorrow to visit my sister and his cousin. They are going fishing he says. He will be back in time for Thanksgiving and then is off on another trip the day after to San Francisco with a friend who is putting him up in the city. Wife and I will have the place to ourselves for a change.
Ray
SPMan
Procedure went ok. I am in some pain but pain killers are working. Thank you all for the support. Cannot sit up too long so will not be posting very much. I hope everyone has a good day.
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
Mike C called. He was in pain. Procedure is tough but end results is things a lot better. Prayers for Mike and especially his pain.
Off to bed. Early meeting in Raleigh tomorrow AM.
Sleep tight and stay warm.
Mike C best wishes for a quick recovery glad the procedure was finally done. Take care and prayers for your quick recovery and you can get back on the soccer field
Good morning all,
Mike C., glad you have the procedure behind you. Sending prayers for recovery and freedom from pain.
I can't believe that I'm the first post on this date. Everyone must be busy.
Got my #2 son off this morning for his flight to North Carolina. He is going through Atlanta to try and avoid the winter weather further North.
Have a good day all,
Afternoon. Sunny and warmer but not hot. Out of meeting. Chores this afternoon.
Prayers for Mike C.
Mike, Prayers for a full recovery.
Still cold but at least we don't have any snow and the sun is out.
Got my hairs cut so I won't be mistaken for Santa in the stores.
Some strange anomalies going on with the layout. Things missing and moving on their own.
Big traffic jam in Plainfield this morning thanks to a CN train blocking all of the crossings in town on the old EJ&E line. That is starting to happen a lot according to the wifey.
Time for lunch.
Mornin' FellasMike C - - prayers for a speedy, full, and pain free recovery.As some have noticed I have been quite absent from the board lately. While most of the reason has been the kitchen remodel, a part of it has been due to a phone call I received from my father a few weeks ago. Seems throughout his life his skin has been sensitive to the Sun and he has dealt with sunburn on his nose and ears yearly since childhood... well he has been dealing with a cyst on his ear for a few years (never went and had it checked), well he finally went and had it removed, the dr had called an informed him that it was indeed cancerous and to come back for a follow-up, during that visit she informed him that she had not removed all of the cyst (tumor) as she had thought. He was diagnosed with Squamous Cell Carcinoma (the best kind of skin cancer you can get - if there is a good cancer to get). He was scheduled to go in April 7th to have the rest of the cancer removed... fast forward to Monday. He got a call from the doctor that they had a cancellation and if he could come in they could do the procedure, he was there in 10 minutes... she was able to get it all and Dad is home resting and recovering. His ear is going to be a bit smaller than the other - but only noticeable if you really look at him - (I told him that won't be a problem because is wasn't very handsome to begin with). While I know he was going to survive, it was still a relief to hear that he was able to get in earlier and get it taken care of..... now back to my regularly scheduled insanity!
Well Brent I guess glad there is a good news to this even if it is bad its the best kind so glad to hear he is going to be fine.
Prayers for Mike C. recovery and Brent's dad's recovery
Not much else going on talk to you all later
KRM Some strange anomalies going on with the layout. Things missing and moving on their own.
As some of you may know I was going NUTS because things are moving around and coming up missing on the layout. So today was investigate WTH day. After close inspection here is what I have found so far. Inside the engine shed. The missing barrel, pig, burning bush, and other layout scenery. ALSO most important,,,Mouse Poop. I am still missing a small wood box, and another barrel. Sticky traps are placed to see if I can catch the cridder. Weird still that it would move these things like it has. Think maybe it is living inside the mountain because I found more stuff in there?
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