God Bless Chuck,his wife Paula,and all of his family. May the happiness of his life be remembered by all. Well done Sir!
Thanks Chuck for your kindness, Ken
Your journey is over now Chuck, Rest in Peace!
Thanks Buckeye for the news.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Very sorry to hear of Chuck's passing. He was always kind in his posts, a real gentleman. Praying for comfort and peace for his family in their grief.
He will be missed may the lord bring peace to him and his family and friends and lets remember the great times with him.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Sad news
Rest in peace Chuck.
"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
I have learned today Chuck "Blueberry Hill" Mathews has passed away from complications. His wife, Paula called at 5:20pm this afternoon with the news.
Chuck was a great friend to me during some hard times in my life and gave me some sound practical advice. Often he would call me while I was on the road and it was appreciated.
I will miss seeing Cheerios for breakfast post on the forum.
May God bless Chuck and his family during this time.
OTTS Meeting at the Station, Berea, Ohio - Chuck technically was the third OTTS member.
Chuck was sent by the Chief to visit me many years ago to see if I was telling the truth about Rogers Corners, Ohio.
Chuck and I had a great time visiting the Wheeling Toy Museum, Pat's Trains and TK Trains.
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
hello hello hello hello
kinda empty in here not a lot going on lately been hot so staying in had beginning stages of heat stroke twice back when I lived in FL. just before I moved to VA. and been told once you have had it you need to avoid exstream heat and out side for long periods when its hot so I stay in.
Looking at a place in Ridge Spring, S.C. and it has a garage with a workshop all made out of cinder blocks I do need to cut a door way between the two so don't have to go out to get to the other but it will be nice basically the building is 20' x 20' actually need to check if that wall is actually a load bearing wall as that would even be better. Oh well will see
Prayers still going for Chuck Hope he is improving
Later all
Morning all. Left early for farms down east. Sweated out tons of water. App in phone says I walked 12,255 steps. Mostly with backpack sprayer. Stiff today.
Dougsnotagrump, good news. Keep improving.
Ray, so sorry about sister.
Special prayers for Chuck.
Hot and humid here. Going to try and stay inside today.
Fifey, how did you get it all done and work too?
Have a good one all.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Aloha from a grey and humid Chicago where my team, Paris St. Germain, plays Man U tonight. Too bad I have class and can't attend. I just know it's going to be a great day because I picked up all sorts of free stuff on my walk to work through the city - a coupon for a free lunch, a bag of popcorn and all sorts of weird and wonderful candy bars. Nothing too exciting happened last night. An antique dealer where I consigned some railroadiana called to say she sold some of it, and I caught up on old Top Gear episodes and watched the White Sox beat up on the Red Sox. All in all, a pleasant eve. Doug, that's good news about your visit. Continued prayers for Chuck.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good evening all,
Thought I posted Sunday night, but I must have forgot to hit the Submit button. Too tired last night. Good days at work. Hot in Indiana. Prayers for Chuck and Paula. Work continues on house. Wife had root canal today. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
G'day All,
Good news, went in to the pacemaker clinic yesterday. They hooked up the jumper cables put it and me thru some paces and everything came out A-OK. I am free of all restrictions however I will be slow to push myself.
Really enjoyed having the munchkin here friday thru today, although I will have to quit referring to him as the munchkin pretty soon. 10yrs old in sept and he is almost up to my shoulder already. As it is said they do grow up far to quickly.
More prayers forthcoming for all of our friends and families in need.
Later all.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Good afternoon all,
I'm really concerned about Chuck this time. Sounds like he has a lot on his plate. I do hope they can help him and I'm continueing my prayers for a better outcome. Sending prayers and thoughts to his family too.
Had a hard time getting on line today but it turned out to be a dumb mistake. The router from my provider to my computer was turned off and I didn't know it. It finally dawned on me to check the light switch in another room that it is connected to. That was it. The switch was turned off. Duh! Thanks to Don for letting me bend his ear about it.
Our son attending the funeral for my sister arrived in D.C. a little while ago and is waiting for his connecting flight to Norfolk. It's only 200 miles but his first flight took him all the way from L.A. to D.C.
Having fun on my liquid diet today in preparation for my procedure tomorrow.
later,
Ray
SPMan
Been helping a neighbor build a berm and a run-off ditch on his place.
Done on the tractor for today. Hot!!!!!! Takes it's toll on my old body these days.
Got most of the berm built and Jim cut most of the run off ditch on the back side of the berm with the excavator he rented. Glad he goes to work at 12:30. So hot I had to take a shower to cool down.
Prayers for the sick and others in need.
Morning all while it still is. Not much going on here.
Prayers for Chuck wish would would here if any changes hope to the better
I guess no news is good news
Take it easy
Aloha. Looks like another beautiful summer day in Chicago. Prayers for your mom's continued recovery Banks. Fife, that sounds like a perfect day with the grandkid.
Prayers for Chuck......and HudsonJohns Mom, Rays Family and Brutus' Mom and Banks' Mom
Check back soonest - craziness abounds at work
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
HudsonJohn - Hope all will get better for you soon.
Mornin' boys. Foggy and warm here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Grandson coming today, and we have a mission to pick up a repaired set of SantaFe F's at M.B.Klein, and a new steering wheel for the backyard pirate ship. Then we have to pick up middle Princess at Penn Station. We may never return....
Banksie - PA was nice, I much prefer the 22/11-15 route, than the 70/522. Raystown Lake area is nice. I shall check on that tiller for you.
Thanks for the updates Buckeye.
Hello there,
tired and should be sleeping but wide awake
Checkiing in on Chuck tonight. More prayers. How long has it been since the last time he was hospitalized and not well? This time seems worse. I received no emails. could somebody pass them on to me?
Fife... how'd the trip to PA go? The other day I rememberd your nieghbor had a tiller for sale. I planned to check it out when leaving but all I had on my mind then was trains. (yours) If it's still available send me info. If it's a good bargain maybe i'll be back.
best try t get to sleep.
Prayers for those in need
PS> wifes sister seemed some better yesterday on her birthday/Wedding anniversary. The years escape me
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Ray - Condolenses on your sister's passing. Prayers for you and your family.Prayers for Chuck as well. He can really use them this time. Praying for Paula as well.
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Sending Prayers for Chuck.
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Wow, Prayers for Chuck,
Doug, I keep thinking the same thing about a 1965 Mustangs. When you look at the price of a new car that you can't work on 20k for a nice restored one is inviting.
cnw1995 On Saturday, we celebrated my daughter's and SiL's bdays with a trip to the Volo Auto Museum. Their 'gimmick' is most of the cars on display are for sale. I found myself thinking this a lot: hmmmmm, $19K is not bad for a 1932 Model A coupe....
On Saturday, we celebrated my daughter's and SiL's bdays with a trip to the Volo Auto Museum. Their 'gimmick' is most of the cars on display are for sale. I found myself thinking this a lot: hmmmmm, $19K is not bad for a 1932 Model A coupe....
Aloha. Looks like another nice 80+degree day downtown. Spent yesterday relaxing before the TV, watching the Sox, NASCAR and a whole host of automobile renovation shows. It was very nice. On Saturday, we celebrated my daughter's and SiL's bdays with a trip to the Volo Auto Museum. Their 'gimmick' is most of the cars on display are for sale. I found myself thinking this a lot: hmmmmm, $19K is not bad for a 1932 Model A coupe.... PM sent, Joe. Happy birthday to your Princess! My Princess just turned 24...
WOW! I am just so sorry to hear about Chuck and his illness. Sure hope he finds comfort in his struggles, and the best for his wife as well. Hope things really go well.
Also, sorry to hear about Ray's sister, she certainly has been a "fighter".
May God Bless you all and your families throu these trying and difficult times!!!!
Don
Hello,
The family and I arrived to MA a short time ago. I decided to log on to the forum before getting some sleep to see how Ray is doing, but then I read the report on Chuck. I will be praying for him.
Doug M. - Can he take calls? PM me the info if he can.
Joe
Napped all afternoon.
Quick stop tonight the add a Prayer for Chuck and to offer condolences to ray and family on the loss of his sister
Good Evening Guys!
Sorry I have not been around for a while. Things have been hectic. My mother had a series of medical problems since the week before Easter and I have been her caregiver. She is on the mend now and doing better each day. More on that later.
Ray, My condolences for your Sister's death. Prayers for her, you and the family.
Prayers for Chuck. May he make a complete recovery.
Prayers for all in need.
John
So sorry to hear about Chuck's problems. Sending prayers and a wish that you will get better soon.
The service for my sister in Virginia will be on Wednesday. My son who lives with us was able to get time off from work and will attend the funeral to represent all of us here. Her family is doing well and her husband is being supported by their three boys. He says he is in good hands. Thanks so much for the prayers.
Got another colonoscopy coming up next week on Wednesday. Yuk! Glad when it's over. Got a new kind of prep this time which requires drinking a lot less of the stuff the night before. Hope they're right.
cnw1995 Aloha. Here is an update on Chuck that his wife okeyed to share: he is in the hospital after an emergency operation with infections in his legs and problems with his lungs, stomach and kidneys. He is very critical so keep him in your prayers... My condloences to your family Ray!
Aloha. Here is an update on Chuck that his wife okeyed to share: he is in the hospital after an emergency operation with infections in his legs and problems with his lungs, stomach and kidneys. He is very critical so keep him in your prayers...
My condloences to your family Ray!
Thanks Doug for posting. I'm back with a real computer. Prayers are needed for Chuck. It isn't good.
Ray, my condolances to you and your family.
Evenin' boys. Slipped away to PA for my BIL's wedding, log on and see some of us are hurtin' and mendin'
SPMan - sympathies on your loss.
dougnotta - Keep doing as you are told.
And best wishes for Blueberry.
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