Morning all!Another sunny day and warming up fast. 77 today. 88 tomorrow, then back to 70's.Went to dinner Sat night with friends for some Italian. I had angel hair pasta, 2 meatballs, and marinara sauce. Ate half. Half in a take home box. We pull into drive and open garage door - the takeout slick foam box slides out of the bag and onto the "new" MDX floor...and...the box opens dumping the meatball, sauce, and pasta onto the floor mat - gahhhh! So the new car has been christened. "On top of spaghetti,... ....then my poor meatball, rolled onto the floor......."Fife - it won't be the same! Who's gonna "take down" da chief?
NASCAR today!
Regards, Roy
Good Morning from beautiful 70°F Southern Ohio
It has been super busy around here, many days not even able to visit and read, let alone post. But all is good, just busy. I am still covering for two supervisors who are off. This leaves me pretty well spent by the time I get home at 8pm.
I did win a Marx windup set last night. It looks pretty neat, the plan now is to use it for the school auction next spring.
Roy – I’ve not heard that tune in a long time. The first stain, dent, scratch is always the toughest
Buckeye – Prayers for a quick recovery
Safe travels guys.
Would it be tacky to ask one of you guys going to York to look for something for me?
May God bless
Jim
Hello there,
Droped Mom off at a local personal care home for a 10 day stay. Hopefully there will be no medical issues come up and we can get to York
Phish..........what is it you want and what are you willing to spend? I'll keep an eye out for it.
Best move on
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Raining. Understatement. Pouring constantly.
Getting ready for York [sort of if I can get away from Town business].
If Don gets too bad, tie him to the roof rack on the 4 Runner.
Fifey, you have to make it. Will not be right without you and Brent. After all, RT [Carpetbagger] may need protection.
Later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good afternoon,
It stopped raining and looks like the sun is out for most of the day.
Got the AC repaired today, ouch; $385.00. The coils were dirty because of using the wrong type of filter, and now the AC repair man will bring me a new filter because of being an off size filter.
Not going to any train shows up north as I need to fix the house a bit first. Also waiting on the back porch windows to be replaced.
Lee
Happy Monday, Guys!!
Daddy - Daughter date yesterday which was way overdue. Had dinner at TGIFridays and then saw Beauty and the Beast (we saw the original way back when) had a good talk and was a great day. She is still my little Princess.
This cold is kicking my butt and working long hours does not help. Fortunately, the night job hasn't been as busy and I'm usually out the door and home by 10.
Change is hopefully coming. Pray for a small miracle, LOL!!
So, between HudsonJohn and Fife, I might as stay working as it appear retirement means double work. I'm good, thanks!!
Breaktime is almost done, gotta get back. York is a no go again this April, I get get the time off. ARGH!!
Back when I can, Prayers for Buckeye and SPRay and V8!!
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
Hi guys,
Picked up the Ranger Edge today. Bob, It is a 2003 with the bigger 4L engine 157K miles on the clock and has towing package and some other heavy duty stuff like bigger breaks, rear axle and stuff.
Looks like a wheel bearing, gas door lid, tailgate latch, bed floor patch and a left front clearance light lens will get it up to par. Not going to order anything till I pull it down to see if I should do brake pads at the same time. I took out an extra $300 for parts.
It could use a seat repair but that can wait till I decide if I will keep it or flip it.
I also finished the last section of the elevated loop. Just got to let things dry and finish the table work tomorrow. Then wire the Lockons.
Have fun at York guys and Dennis and anjdevil2 get better soon.
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Fun day here on the hill.
Blew 6 drive fuses for the first time in 15 years. And some potential cell phone/wifi interference.
Kev - the 4L is a better engine, especially for a 4WD. The 3L was a bit of a dog. If you have to replace the 4WD hubs I would recommend going w/ Warn manuals. The factory hubs are centrifically actuated and unlock when going into reverse. Friend of mine discovered this the hard way.
Looks like there may be a few folks around Bill's this weekend. He announced that he was selling his Corvairs off since he can't see to drive and they are starting to circle. Will be kind of sad to see them go. Of course there will still prob be plenty of club member's cars wandering over.
Found out today the Willow Run Plant where a lot of the Corvair cars were made used to make B-24's and was originally started by Ford. Very possibly where the '65 4-dr was built. Looking forward to getting that one running again and thinking I may keep it.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Good evening all,
Another quiet day. Pain one was gone and pain two left at lunch. Good weather for the noon walk. My Norwegian soccer friend sent a thank you card with some wedding pictures. She and her wife make a cute couple. I edged and mowed most of the yard tonight. I forgot what a pain the first edging is. Took forever. Watched Jane the Virgin as well. Good episode. Submmbob, my advice would be to keep the 65. That was the first year of the good styling and rear suspension. If I lived closer, I would be so over one of those for sale...... I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Chief, Don, et al, good luck with the York Trip. Wish I was with you. My kidney stone pain seems to have moved on but I haven't passed it yet. Biggest problem is back pain from tail bone after the fall I had. Doctor appointments later in the week.
Ray
SPMan
Morning. Guessers missed it again. Was suppose to taper off around 2 AM. Actually got worse. This weather station in back yard is showing over 9" of rain [think it is a little off on the high side]. Still indicates lots of big rains. Was a big "wash down" about day light this AM. This is a hurricane without the wind. Guessers are now updating their estimated amount of rain here. Now saying from earlier estimates of 4" to now 6" plus. Bet they update it again. May breakup some by noon but still off and on till later today. Major mall is closed as parking lot is flooded suddenly. Streets and roads closed due to flooding. Wake County Schools still open but buses can't get to kids. ????? Incompetent leadership.Hope all get well and prayers for all of you.
Safe trips to all.
Hello all
A bit windy and cloudy on the mountain today, but we are open for business at the moment.
Mike - yeah, I think I will keep the 4-dr. I do like the later model body style and it is fun to drive. I also have a nerve spot on my left foot that can give me issues if I drive the Corvan full time. I have to push on the floor mounted clutch pedal in exactly the wrong spot. The 4-dr has a power-glide. Plus my dad would come out of his grave and kick me if I sold that car:)
Dennis - hope the procedure goes ok.
Going to look into moving up to 15" rims on the Corvan. That way I can put the 14" rims from it on the 4-dr which came w/ 13". The 4-dr needs new tires anyway and I just put 2 new tires on the van rims. While I am making the switch I may have the van rims powder-coated aluminum (black paint now), Think that will look nice w/ the chrome hubcaps on the car now. This also gives me more options for tires on the van.
Afternoon all
SPMAN make sure the pain in your back is from your fall. Reason saying this is I had pain in my back when I had Kidney stones.
Bags are about 90% pack and ready to go. ( Last minute items still need to go in like meds and all)
Looking forward to this trip. Talk to you all when I get back.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Busy day at work, but quiet as pain one was still gone and may be gone all week. I got ambitious and washed the Encore for the first time. It cleans up really easy, which is good. Going to watch Izombie tonight. Jane the Virgin was good last night. I hope everyone has a good day.
Hello there.......
Wupped. Been up since 3AM. Off t bed soon
Any body goin to Round the Clock for breakfast Friday??
Evening all!
Packed up for York and on a dark-thirty flight to BWI in the morning.
Banks - RoC is the usual Friday plan but your are correct, haven't heard anything. I say lets do it?
I will try and check posts tomorrow night.
Roy,
I'm planning to be there. Actually hoping to hit York by noon Thursday. I'm going to PM you my cell. Maybe we can get together early.
Shake and Bake and I are hitting the road to York. May make stops on the way up.
See you there.
Morning, You guys have fun at York.
Will be rain today,
RT, pretty certain tailbone pain is not kidney releated. Had xray of each.
Evenin' boys. Sunny & 78 on old Knobley Mtn here. Youngest Princess and I just planted a tray of snappy dragons and fancy pansies out front. Hopefully the nearby woodland creatures won't ingest them.
Finished painting the train room, and nearly finished painting Wifey's storage room. Keeping the paint shakers at the local Sherwin-Williams busy.
Wish I were in the backseat, as Chief and Shake-n-bake take the Road to YORK. Don probably needs an interpreter by now. My "YORK" arrived via ebay today, as I scored a set of Marx Girard and Oak Park tin litho stations. Both in pretty good shape and appearance for their age (?). Will look good as my fleet of Generals stop by.
Wifey found out that she is the match for her brother's marrow transfusion, so that will be around the bend.
Safe travels and good times to all the Yorkies.
Good Evening from beautiful sunny 83°F Southern Ohio,
My bride and I have been house hunting for a house in town closer to school and last week we found one and the sellers have accepted our offer. We’re working the financing now. Good part is the kids can walk to school and I’ve been promised a bedroom for a Train Room!
Banks if you try to call me I can’t answer my cell until after 7 pm Monday – Thursday because I can’t take my personal phone into work.
Safe travels to you guys going to York
At last,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Here is the completed elevated level less the Lockon wire up. That will come in the next few days as they are calling for rain.
Also the new back up ZW.
Have fun at York!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Busy day but quiet as pain one is still gone. Not much going on tomorrow and taking Friday off. Weather looks to be good to mow on Friday. Washed the mini-van tonight and then we went to see "Gifted". Good movie starring the guy who plays "Captain America". Wished they would make a series based on "Sgt. Fury and the Howlin' Commandos". They were sort of featured in the first Captain America flick but not specifically mentioned. I hope everyone has a good day.
Kev - Looks really nice!
Morning to All,
Busy day yesterday. Helped around the house did some vacuuming, etc. the the Mrs. And I went to the Snyder's Lance Factory outlet sale for National Pretzel Day. Local paper has 30% off everything coupon. Ridiculously cheap items 8 packs of Lance crackers 70 cents, 2 bags of Snyder's Honey Mustard Onion pieces for 70 cents. Stocked the larder for the NASCAR Richmond race this weekend and the cross country trip to Seattle and who knows where else. Then I came home and mowed the lawn. Out to dinner for AYCE wing buffet with the Mrs. and my buddy Ray who's here for York.
Ray and I will head to breakfast about 9:30 or so and then mosey over to York. It always feels like Christmas morning going into York. Most times I buy nothing but I love it anyway.
Loooking forward to meeting up with fellow Coffee Pot members.
Take care,
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Everyone have fun at York. Even if you do not buy anything it is an education in model trains.
Laser surgery tomorrow.
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
Buckeye Riveter Everyone have fun at York. Even if you do not buy anything it is an education in model trains. Laser surgery tomorrow.
Good luck with the laser surgery Buckeye.
WOW everyone must be at York!
Well I finished off the wiring today on the elevated loop so I guess I can say it is done.
I ran 35' of 14 gauge feeder line to 3 lockons one on the center of each loop and one in the center of the straight that connects them. I used 18 gauge 12" drops from the lockons to the 14 gauge feeder lines. Why, because you can't hardly get 14 gauge stranded into a lockon, too big. So it runs very well and does not slow on the far end from the ZW like it did with only one power drop. I also used power junction blocks at the drops from the feed so I can add extra lockons if need be. I Put a 10 amp auto reset breaker at the ZW in the feed line so it should be good. Then I hooked back up some lights and other accessories I had to move for the placement of the elevated level.
One thing for sure, rolling around under that table on the creeper gets old fast on this 64 year old body.
I am beat.
Buckeye. best of luck tomorrow!
Pain one was back today, but there is now hope I might get to relocate from both of them. Work was busy but not overwhelming. Weather was cooler than expected for walk. Wife and I went to hear a talk by Mike Farrell from MASH tonight. Very good program. Taking the day off tomorrow. I hope everyone has a good day.
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