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April 2015 Coffee Pot 12 years Grits and Sweet Tea for the southerns and coffee and doughnuts for the Northerns

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Friday, April 3, 2015 8:25 AM

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

It is a foggy 50 degrees. Rain today with a high of 60. It's better than snow.

Today is an easy day. I have a bunch of small things to do and then lunch. A nap will be in order. Nothing new on the train front.

Breakfast of Cheerios on the dining car.

Buckeye & LAZ...........TGIF

Y'all have a great Friday.

Chuck

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, April 3, 2015 7:53 AM

Morning all.  Sunny and real warm.  Off for the walk to the pond.  Rain late tonight.  If not raining, drive the train in the park for kids tomorrow AM.

Later

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Posted by cheapclassics on Thursday, April 2, 2015 9:05 PM

Good evening all,

A busy day at work.  Some good news for the state of Indiana finally happened today.  Quiet evening at home.  Roger Carp wrote an excellent blog entry today.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

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Posted by dougdagrump on Thursday, April 2, 2015 3:13 PM

G'day All.

Saw the cardiologist yesterday, only a slight downward change as determined by the echo gram. Dr has changed my meds to see if that will result in a positive change. Also gave me a referral to a specialist to see if an implant is a possible route for improvement/safety. Almost forgot, the "BetterHalf" went with me and didn't react well to the Dr's news but he was able to answer her questions so she left in a positive frame of mind. 

Got every thing ready for the museum tomorrow. Orders of the day "Easter Bunny Trains" and of course the required delectably sweet morsels to pass out to the munchkins (load 'em up on sugar and send them home).

 

 

 

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Posted by Demay on Thursday, April 2, 2015 2:40 PM

Good afternoon,

It's been raining off and on here all day.  We might get some storms this evening.  The wife is moving around better today.  She and I went to pick up some groceries and Easter presents for the kids.  We will take our daughter to ballet class shortly and then grab some dinner. 

Thanks Chuck!  It's good to read your posts again.

Joe

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, April 2, 2015 1:12 PM

Hi Guys,

Rain today. Not much else going on.

Joe......I hope your wife has a speedy recovery from her surgery.

Only a few more days until baeball season.

Have a great day........

Chuck

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, April 2, 2015 11:11 AM

Busy morning.  Unscheduled meeting after walk.

Later

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Posted by KRM on Thursday, April 2, 2015 10:14 AM

Man did it rain last night  Bang Bang Clap Clap pounding stuff. All heading to points north and east.  Storm  Lightning  Lightning

53 now going to 67 later then the temp crash starts tomorrow. Tongue Tied

Update:

The Marx Rock Island #99 A B set came today.Cleaned the wheels, pick-up, lube, replace the headlight and it runs like new.  $52.70 total investment. My uncle Johnny should be happy. I also pulled four cars and a caboose out of stock to go with it, Lubed the cars and ran it for 1/2 hour.

Those old Marx sure are nice runners. Smile

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Thursday, April 2, 2015 10:00 AM
Holy Thursday…….
Been MIA, this chest cold has been killing me, but I’m on the uptick now.
Did go to the WGH shoe in Edison, NJ….nice event, spoke to J Don Reese at Lionel about the Camelbacks, and the guy at Williams was abrupt (I wanted a demo on the True Blast Plus, but he wasn’t interested…).
Weather is better….up to 65 today sunny and breezy.
My shocks and leaf springs are in for the road runner.  Now in its cozy new home, work will start in earnest next weekend.  I have 2 doctors’ appointments and they are early.  Hopefully by Sunday the 12th, we will be burning gas and rubber….
Angel for those in need….see ya soon!

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, April 2, 2015 9:43 AM

Lite rain going into the 60s for 1 day.

Well, what a surprise, yesterday was not the 13th after all. I won't use it again till it's on a Thursday, thats close enough to get someone to check the calander. Chief reports getting a haircut. I guess that's better then being taken to the vets for grooming.

S.J.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 11:20 PM

Thanks RT.  Busy hectic day.  Phones and meetings.  Did get the haircut in.

Sleep tight.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 8:42 PM

Good evening all,

Very busy day at work.  Watched Arrow tonight.  I am about ready to give up on it and the Flash already.  Sometimes you have a good show and the people muddle it up by adding "depth" and "complexity" to the story lines.   Arrow may have crossed the line and the Flash is getting close.   I am not sure what to think of much of anything anymore.   I did pick up some more sticks in the yard and most of the visible pieces of trash as well.  The weather was nice in Indiana and I made my usual walk.   There is a lot more I would like to say, but maybe the best thing I could ask is that you all keep the people of Indiana in your thoughts and prayers.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

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Posted by Demay on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 1:43 PM

Good afternoon,

I think it has been about a month since I last posted.  Traveling for work and life are keeping me busy.  I am not working the next couple of weeks as I am helping my wife recover from a surgery. She is doing well, but cannot lift anything or drive for another two weeks or so.  I should be able to check in more frequently now.

I hope everyone is well.

Joe

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Posted by sir james I on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 12:48 PM

April Fools day, sunny and 51.

It's snowing like a blizzard but I'm not going to shovel it.

S.J.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 8:44 AM

Morning all!

Been very busy the last few days. York travel arrangements completed. With Southwest Airlines now flying direct to BWI, there is competition and we got very good roundtrip airfares.

Finally warming up here. The good news it hit 82 today. The bad news is the AC compressor for the section of the house with the bedrooms went out Monday. Install of new one is tomorrow morning. $$$$$ Crying It's a good thing the tickets to York were cheap.

Edit: almost forgot. Our dog Maggie bounced back. I have had this happen before. We are happy that she is moving around and eating again as well as a 15 yr old can do.

Have a great day all!

Regards, Roy

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Posted by KRM on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 8:35 AM

Spring has arrived. 50 now and heading to 73 with full sun. Cool

You know Buckeye, the whole thing just biffs me off. Today cars are full of computers and electronic parts and that is the one area that they seldom fail. One would think that Lionel could handle making a few small electronic parts that work. Confused

My two Williams by Bachmann engines are stump pullers and never miss a lick.

I am so disappointed that I canceled my order for the North Metro M7 set.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 8:30 AM

Aloha and happy motoring. Ha ha to SJ!  Buckeye, I think I got an Auburn truck and car too. They belonged to my dad. I'll have to dig them out for a place on the layout.

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April 2015 Coffee Pot 12 years Grits and Sweet Tea for the southerns and coffee and doughnuts for the Northerns
Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, April 1, 2015 8:04 AM

Got you cover Chief and did remember this is the anerversary and its now 12 years. Time to start a new pot have a good day all

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