Happy birthday Buckeye!
SPMan
Buckeye
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY BUCKEYE......
50 today but very windy.
At 4:40 pm it is very windy and 61 degrees in Michigan, in FEBRUARY.
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
49 this morning and headed to 62 today. Very windy today out of the south at 35-40 but lots of sun. I have all the supports built for the bucket grapple and it is ready to weld up. Will do it tomorrow at the neighbors because he has a nice mig welder. I only have a old Lincoln buzz box stick machine. I will pull the snow plow blade off today so I can haul the bucket over there tomorrow.
Enjoy Your day Buckeye.....
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Aloha. Sunny, ferociously windy and warm! Might hit 50! (cold returns next week but I'll take it!). All quiet on the home front. Except for said wind. Might take Mr. T (the pup) for a walk. Happy Happy Happy Birthday Buckeye! Fife,
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Mornin' boys. Partly sunny & 19 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. S'posed to be very nice this weekend. Fifepop duties today, then headed to BIL for craft.
Buckeye -
submmbob - Speedo cable? Won't that leave rust lines...?
Happy Birthday BUCKEYE!!!!!!
Hope you get something on your big day with flanged wheels. Enjoy your day BUDDY!!!!
Stay frosty my friend,
laz57
Hello all
New speedo cable has been installed and just waiting on the tank repair. Even installed a sear belt on the drivers side of the Datsun (original was worn out). Did a little sleuthing on the electrical system. There is some strange stuff going on there, will take some time to figure out. Prob related to the short in the system. I'm unhooking the battery at night. Otherwise the little truck drives great. Really what I needed.
Off to the trolley in the morning. Hopefully will get the second sander working. Saturday I may be working on some of the buses.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Evening all from what was a sunny and warm (mid 50’s) Southern Ohio,
Back on nights but this is my regular shift. I will be picking up an extra 12 next Monday night tagged onto the end of the regular four night shifts. I spent most of the afternoon in the garage doing PMs on the van, flushing the power steering and changing the transmission fluid. Going to stop off at the elementary school where the youngest goes and going to lead Stations of the Cross with the kids. The kids will amaze you with their insight and understanding.
Mike- Happy Wife; Happy Life
Bob- Glad the tank is going to be an easy fix. A friend of mine has a lift in his garage and I’ve used it a couple of times. It makes the work so much easier than crawling under.
RT-Try mixing up a tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in water to lower your blood sugar. Take care of yourself.
Got to go.
Good Night and may God bless
Jim
Good evening all,
Good day at work. Lots of meetings. Good walk at noon today. Fixed drawer for wife. She is happier now. Good to keep wife happy. Submmbob, all sorts of strange things can be found when working on projects. Corvairs were yet another missed opportunity by GM. I can sympathize with those of us who measure our sugar. I need to start doing that again on a regular basis. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Nice morning here in the Ol' Pueblo.
Kev - hard to say. I've had the van for over 7 years and the guy I bought it from just resold it. I think it sat in someones yard for many years as the rear bumper was full of dirt when I got it.
Ran trains on the N-scale layout last night after vacuuming all the loose stuff up. I pulled everything that looks like a christmas tree as I'm trying to go w/ a more SW look eventually. Ran both the Atlas Alcos w/ a few cars. Need to work on a few track junctions, but otherwise things are ok.
If anybody could use a bunch of small trees for infill or the background, let me know and I'll send them to you.
Well, the sun is getting near to being over the yardarm so I better get going. Need to take the fuel tank to the shop and then start putting the speedometer cable in. Thank god Bill has a lift. Makes the job a lot easier.
33 heading to 44 as we have a warming trend going on. Lots of sun makes it nice but they say the south winds will pick up later and get up to better than 40mph at times. I hurt so bad I staid in bed till 7:30. Both shoulders and the right elbow. Can't find a good position to sleep. Old age sucks. Got the rest of the metal I needed for the Grapple project so maybe take some Advil and try to get something going.Want to weld everything up on Saturday.
RT. My doctor would kill me if I was at 140 blood sugar. I got chewed out for 104. He wants 90 or below. But they all want something else. My first wife was a type 1 and is she was at 120 that was good back in 1976. Good luck with that stuff. I know it is hard to do.
Bob. I wonder how long ago that screw was run through the tank.
Sun and 30 today. Wind is calm.
50 tomorrow but windy so I don't think it will feel any warmer.
Morning all been a hectic past two days with me worrying to death about one of our cats. He got out and is very skidish around vehicle sounds as when young got caught in fan belt of a motor we believe from the scars on his back anyway when I tried to get him a car went by out front, we were out back that was to close for him he ran like a scared rabbit I honestly thought he was gone as we didn't see even a trace of him for 2 days then last night about 2:30 am Donna saw him in the back yard eating food we put out for the stray cats and was able to coach him to her he would never of came to me she's the only one that could of gotten him I knew that. I was in bed asleep when I hear her cry with joy she had him. My Blood sugar has been running high also not sure if the stress was part of it or not but its was close this am so maybe it helpped him coming home last night we will see as don't want to go on inslin. I'm watching what I eat now but couldn't get it below 200 should be 140 oor below when first get up and 180 or below 2 hours after eating it was 142 this am first time in who knows when I started really paying attention and walking this week so a combination may be helping.
Other than all that not much else has been going on. Hope all have a good day talk to you all later.
Morning all!
Windy (30 mph) and warm today (near 80!).
Projects celanup includes finishing a couple so taking longer but less clutter to store.
Have a great day all!
Regards, Roy
Morning. Partly cloudy and going to 50.
This software drives you nuts. Changes font size right in the middle of typing.
One meeting this AM. Then speak to the kids at one of the elementary schools on their career day. Interesting.
Was areal busy meeting day yesterday and then MIL's Bday meal.
Neat lights Buckeye.
Bob, lowest point in gas tank usually. Were any water sits. Causes rust.
Hope all are OK.
Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
cnw1995 JT, our subdivision developer used all ash trees along the sidewalks - they're all coming down now. Wonder what the city will use to replace them?
JT, our subdivision developer used all ash trees along the sidewalks - they're all coming down now. Wonder what the city will use to replace them?
Might be worth a call to the city to ask them - and then press them to plant a range of tree species this time around if they aren't already. A nice 20% each of maple, oak, elm, beech, and dogwood for example - using a couple of species of each. Something like that ensures that should something else come around only 10% of the trees would likely be affected. They'll also grow (and, eventually, die) in different cycles maintaining a full look for the rest of the century.
IT consultant by day, 3rd generation Lionel guy (raising a 3YO 4th generation Lionel Lil' Man) by night in the suburbs of the greatest city in the world - Chicago. Home of the ever-changing Illinois Concretus Ry.
Warm day in the Ol' Pueblo for February, got up to almost 90 today.
Dropped off the work truck and gave the Magma mine train to my boss. He was surprised and pleased. We talked for a bit about the railroad at the mine and it turned out that he worked on the train crew for a while.
Then got a haircut (finally) and got the white spoke rims installed on the Datsun. I made a gift of the old mag rims to a shop near me that does used tires and rims. They said they'd give me a disount off some exhaust work later.
Then went over to Bill's and finally put the Corvan on the lift to remove the gas tank and see where the leak was. Are you ready for this?
Hose was fine. No leaks from the sender, there was actually dust on the top of the tank. The step of the tank where it goes under the floor was wet and the anti-squeak seals were gone. There was this lump on the tank in that area. I remember talking about it to the guys at the shop that cleaned out the tank. They weren't sure what it was but it survived the cleaning process so they left it alone. I scraped off the goo and found - a sheet metal screw. Then I lookked up under the van and started to crack up. There were two drill holes in the floor right above the tank! We just found an ancient screw up. Somebody drilled straight into the fuel tank!
I'll take the tank back to the shop tomorrow and have it soldered shut.
Clawde the scorpion was out last night due to the warm weather so he got more temporary roomates tonight.
Going to mess w/ the N-scale layout tonight.
Dennis, Glad I could help, let us know how it turns out. The internet can be a great thing at times. I am a junk yard dog. I built a lot of cars over the years and the yards were always fun to go through. Worked in one when I was 17 to 20 and was part owner of one from 1996 to 1998, Had to sell out to my partners after I crushed my arm at Cat. Don't know how things would of went but you do what you got to do.
Buckeye, nice video. The boy looks like he is into it and a nice consist to boot on the train. Now you just need some black light train posters for the train room with those lights.
fifedog They look nice, Buckeye. Bet the boy thinks they are cool.
They look nice, Buckeye. Bet the boy thinks they are cool.
fife..... He thought going to the big box store, Menards, to purchase the lights was awesome. We did a spin through the electrical section and the hand tool section and he had a hundred questions. What's that? Is that a real axe? Why is this brush shorter? This "fence" of blue lights was just what I needed to provide a boundary to little visitors to the layout. Thanks again.
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
Quiet day at work. Busy as well. Pain two was gone so it was almost like a vacation day. Good walk at noon. No soccer tonight. Just as well. Watched Arrow. Have not missed anything. I hope everyone has a good day.
V8Vega KRM thank's for the link to a front bumper for my Integra. I had no idea such a thing existed. I got all excited and went through the ordering process until I got to the added shipping cost and then the total was $306 and I know it would cost another $300 to get it painted and I balked. I'll think about it. That was on the 1st one, the 2nd one seems frozen up, I'll try again tonight. Thank's again.
KRM thank's for the link to a front bumper for my Integra. I had no idea such a thing existed. I got all excited and went through the ordering process until I got to the added shipping cost and then the total was $306 and I know it would cost another $300 to get it painted and I balked. I'll think about it.
That was on the 1st one, the 2nd one seems frozen up, I'll try again tonight. Thank's again.
Dennis, The second one is a E-bay listing with Free shipping.
Just left click and highlight the address then right click and pick open in a new tab. It should open up. Or go to e-bay and do a 98 integra front bumper. Search. it should come up with it.
This one asks some more questions so you can get the right one. Because it is truck freight it may only ship to a treminal near you. You would have to call them and ask if it can ship to home.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/04711ST7A91ZZ-AC1000130-Front-Bumper-Cover-New-Primered-Sedan-Acura-Integra-/360720701115?fits=Year%3A1998|Model%3AIntegra&hash=item53fca116bb:g:LRMAAOSwKtlWqZd0&vxp=mtr
Last night was the final run before the Grandsons left for home. Here is what roared down the track.
Fife.....We now have blue lights! Thanks for the idea. They are hooked to a remote from Menards for easy on and off.
Aloha. Sunny and warmer today - might hit 50 by Friday! (then colder again but heading in the right direction). Bob, I hate wonky kit decals. The Stratocruiser sounds like a real pain. I still use an MRC sound box on the layout. It's very old but I can adjust the steam chuff and 'quill' the whistle - and switch it to a generic diesel and horn. Fun for the visiting kids to use. The KATO box looks great! JT, our subdivision developer used all ash trees along the sidewalks - they're all coming down now. Wonder what the city will use to replace them?
V8Vega I called every junkyard in the yellow pages that specialized in foreign cars and as I expected no front bumper.
I called every junkyard in the yellow pages that specialized in foreign cars and as I expected no front bumper.
Dennis here you go.
http://www.carid.com/1998-acura-integra-bumpers/
http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Primered-Front-Bumper-Cover-1998-2001-Acura-Integra-AC1000130-04711SST7A91ZZ-/321844842907?fits=Year%3A1998|Model%3AIntegra&hash=item4aef72919b:g:ZOAAAOSwFqJWjrC9&vxp=mtr
http://www.discountbodyparts.com/catalog/feeds/Acura/Integra/Replacement/Bumper%20Cover/1998/A010304P.html?dbpcid=bngpla
Jim Glad I could help.
Evening all from a comfortable mid 30’sF Southern Ohio,
Kids were out of school Monday for president’s day, then last night we got snow/ice/rain and so they had a snow day today.It warmed up into the mid 30’s so there was a lot of melting.Bride and I went to Columbus for a follow up appointment with the twins and on the way got a call to come into work a night shift.Bleh.I slept on the way home but will still make for a long night.Bad part is after this night shift, I’ll be off one night then start my regular set of night shifts.The bouncing from days to nights can be rough especially on quick turn arounds.I sometimes get grumpy or so I am told.
RT-I tested the loco set you sent one last time before the school auction and it worked great.I’ll let you know how it sells at the school auction.
KRM- The thumb would be a great help with brush and anything else you want to keep in the bucket.
Good night and may God bless
Getting ready to head home soon.
Lots of projects on the schedule for this week.
Looks like I'm going to work on some of the bus collection to see if we can get them ready to drive over to the new location.
Seeing the dermatologist next week and then scheduled to see the gastroenterologist next month for the every so often spelunking expedition. You know the one that involves sitting on the can and imitating a space shuttle launch?
Saw in MR (yes, boys, your advertizing does work:) that Kato has come out w/ a sound box that works w/ DC. Separate sound card w/ it's own speaker. Think I'm going to look into that instead of DCC for the N-scale layout.
Found a good video on youtube of Alcos in Arizona. Neat stuff there and, of course, lots of smoke. Gave me some ideas for the layout.
Kev - that grapple sure looks cool
Busy day at work. Pain one and pain two were both in fine form today. Went to foot doctor this afternoon. Several steps (so to speak) will be taken to help me make it 13.1 miles on May 7th. (better living thru pharmaceuticals!) Izombie is on tonight. Hope it is not as dark as last week's episode. I hope everyone has a good day.
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