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JANUARY 2015 COFFEE POT. 11 years running. Sweet ice tea and grits for the southern gents, coffee and donuts for the Yanks Locked

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Posted by dougdagrump on Saturday, January 24, 2015 12:07 PM

Good Morning Y'all.

Yesterday went well at the museum, no pile-ups. The weather was great for the visitors we had from way up north and northeast, asked if they were missing the snow & cold from at home but I can't say what they said. Embarrassed

Need some help guys, the BetterHalf will be host a "Baby Shower" in early March and I had an idea for the grandson's Thomas layout in the living room. I have started looking for a K-Line "It's A Boy" boxcar:

 

I found one on EvilBay but they are wanting twice the original MSRP. Anybody seen one lately ? Did the google thing with no luck.
Later all.

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Saturday, January 24, 2015 9:32 AM

happy Saturday.....working the desk again today

4 inched of SNOHIZO this morning and now rain

Had 2 customers at the door at 0730-we don't open until 0800

some people have no lives, go figure

JUST ordered 2 CNJ hoppers from RMT.  $69 delivered.  Good stuff.

Banks - continued Angel

Working on GF's Honda after work, so I have another full day....

COWABUNGA!!!! - later

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Posted by fifedog on Saturday, January 24, 2015 5:27 AM

Mornin' boys.  Looks like we got an inch of slush over night, in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Boxin'-pitchin'-throwin' on tabs today.

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Posted by lion88roar on Friday, January 23, 2015 10:25 PM

Banks - so sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.

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Posted by traindaddy1 on Friday, January 23, 2015 9:23 PM
Banks: Sad to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
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Posted by dougdagrump on Friday, January 23, 2015 8:13 PM

Banks, Prayers for you and your family. Only time will soften the sadness but the good memories will last forever.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Friday, January 23, 2015 7:25 PM

Banks...... My condolences to you and your family.  I know you will miss your Dad.  I miss mine.

After four days in three different hotels and almost 750 miles I'm out of grits and sweet tea country.  Yeah

TGIF........That was one long week and next week takes me again to the South.  I dare not say where ahead of time.  Remember the last time the Roseyville Cops started to chase me? Now you know why I'm so secretive.  

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Posted by cheapclassics on Friday, January 23, 2015 6:26 PM

Good evening all,

Banks, thoughts and prayers are for you and your family today.

Keep on training,

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Posted by laz 57 on Friday, January 23, 2015 12:14 PM

Hi GUYZ,

  29 tis morning now it is 41.  Getting ready for the CHUCKSTERS SNO HI O tonite and then tomorrow.  My back is feeling great so bring it on.

Just got done with a 5 mile walk to and fro the river.  Nice this time of year.

CHUCK & BUCKEYE, TGIF!!!!!

BUCKEYE watch your topknot down there.

Stay frosty my friends,

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Posted by sir james I on Friday, January 23, 2015 12:13 PM
Banks, condolences to you and your family. S.J.

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Posted by laz 57 on Friday, January 23, 2015 12:11 PM

Banks

Hello there, 

Dad passed about 10Am

 

BANKS  sorry for your loss.  Prayers for you and your family.

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Posted by KRM on Friday, January 23, 2015 11:56 AM

Banks,    

Prayers for you and your family with the passing of your father.  Angel

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Posted by SPMan on Friday, January 23, 2015 11:33 AM

Banks, condolences on the loss of your Dad.  Prayers sent.

Ray

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Posted by Banks on Friday, January 23, 2015 11:17 AM

Hello there, 

Dad passed about 10Am

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Friday, January 23, 2015 10:03 AM

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

It is sunny and 36 degrees. Going up to 46 today.

I just got back from running errands. I will have lunch and take a nice nap.

Not much new here. I have been running trains and doing a little lub to the cars.

Buckeye & LAZ.......TGIF {Buckeye is working OT }

Y'all have a great Friday.

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Posted by Banks on Friday, January 23, 2015 2:08 AM

Hello there, 

Spending the night with Dad in palliative care. ........

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, January 22, 2015 8:52 PM

Fourth night on the road.  I'm in the best Lexington has to offer, the Griffen Gate Marriott.  With a high of 37 degrees today, I thought I was in the tropics.  I wished the outdoor pool was open.

I've been amazed how many trains go through Lexington. They look like trash trains, but I was told they were hauling grits.  Same thing.

Packing up tomorrow morning and heading home.  Yeah

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Posted by cheapclassics on Thursday, January 22, 2015 6:43 PM

Good evening all,

Busy day at work.  Surgery went well for my sister.  Weather was cool today.   I got nothing else to comment on.   I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by SPMan on Thursday, January 22, 2015 1:48 PM

V8, I have been using florescents in the garage/layout for years.  However, I have found that the ones that are labeled for kitchen give off better light for showing off the colors of model trains and especially for old Lionel trains.  I found that the regular florescent lights were too stark and cold and were not as good for photography either.  My departed long time friend and train collector/repair man always used nothing but incondecent bulbs.  They do look warmer for photos.

Chief will appreciate this.  I tried to cook some frozen collard greens from the super market last night and even used a little seasoning ham meat but they tasted like cardboard.  Guess they have to be fresh.  I remember a lot of soul food from growing up in the South but never had to cook it then.  I did better on black eyed peas.  Now, if I could just find some stone/water ground cornmeal around here I would be all set.  So much for cooking.

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:09 AM

sir james I
Laz get ready. Reservations made, York badge ordered. I have my neck hanging thingy ready.....S.J.
 

LOL SIR JAMES!!!! Practice showing that badge.  I guess you'll have your spot too at the ROUND the CLOCK diner?

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, January 22, 2015 9:05 AM
Laz get ready. Reservations made, York badge ordered. I have my neck hanging thingy ready.....S.J.

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, January 22, 2015 8:22 AM

WinkWinkWinkHi GUYZ,

  Got tree inches here!  Still sno hi o ing here. Wife had 2 hr. delay.  Gonna take dog to the mountain today.  Then going down to BARRYs to pick up my back ordered stuff from MTH that finally came in.  On a sad note BARRY had quite a few health issues and because of that has the warehouse only opened 2 days a week for his costomers.  He has closed down the store and only will be running the warehouse for the time being.  I'll find out more today.

FIFE, tight fit to get to?  You'll have the time in what 17 weeks?  Pace yourself, buddy.  These winks don't work for me?

Stay frosty my friends,

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, January 22, 2015 5:23 AM

Schools are 2 hours late, so go back to bed boys.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 9:16 PM

Good evening all,

Weather was a bit cooler and work was quiet.  Got to play indoor soccer and scored one goal.  Not many played but I had a good time.  Saw the last half of Arrow.  Went to the visitation for my coworker's mom today.   It was a bit different, but she was glad to see us all there.   I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by SPMan on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 7:28 PM

Good evening all,  took all day for my tired old computer to allow me to get on line.

Went to gastrointerologist today and got a reprieve from getting a colonoscopy until later this year in July. Big releif!

Went to caregiver meeting yesterday.  I needed it.

Went out to eat last night at N and Out burger.  Always good!  Might be forced to cook tonight.  Will have some Mia Mia fish.  Got all the finished package of my living trust in the mail today from the lawyer.  Sounds like I have a lot of reading to do and oversight to make sure everything gets done right in the future.  I thought that was what we were paying him for.  Nothing is easy. 

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Posted by KRM on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 5:48 PM

cnw1995

Aloha. So much for the snow forecast overnight - just a trace.

Doug, They told us just a trace, we got 2" and Yorkville got 5.5" Hmm

Took care of a sick little guy today.

Got there at 7:00am and Jordan slept till 9:30 woke up with a fever for day three. I spent about 7 hours rocking him and rubbing his back to keep him sleeping. We did do some lunch and he ate for the first time in two days. Making him sleep, worked, When he got up at 3:30 PM he had broke the fever and smiled for the first time of the day. I think he had the flu. We will see how he is tomorrow. Lexi was pissed, she wanted to stay home but I am glad she went to school, Jordan needed the sleep.

What grandparents, do. Big Smile

 

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Posted by laz 57 on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 8:43 AM

Hi DOUG,

  What's da scoop about this new BEARs coach?  FOX is it?  Is he as SLY as one?

Stay frosty my friend,

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Posted by cnw1995 on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 8:31 AM

Aloha. So much for the snow forecast overnight - just a trace. Though it is pleasantly grey and warm-ish (30s). I am going to ride this today!

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 8:11 AM

Supposed to get 1-2" later...haha we'll see....

Fife - be careful out there....You're not running patrol today are you?

Hopefully it'll defrost soon!

Not much else - back to the grind Bang Head

 

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Posted by laz 57 on Wednesday, January 21, 2015 8:02 AM

Hi GUYZ,

  SNO CANNON is directed on PA.  2-4 getting us today?  Then a bigon for Saturday?  WoW CHUCK, you must be bored?  Shooting that stuff at us, are you practcing your marksmanship?

FIFE, sorry for the leaks in da boat.  But you know what they say the meaning of B.O.A.T. is?  How it isn't that much.

Stay frosty my friends,

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