Good evening all,
Stur-fish, spoken like a true dad! Quiet day at work, but busy as well. Weather good enough for a nice walk today. Not much else going on. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Morning all!
Cloudy even though the news just said it was sunny. 50* right now.
Accomplished several projects yesterday. Hung a TV in the old family room, now my work room, so I can ditch the old stand. Daughter and BF stopped by so he helped me lift it on the wall mount. Installed new speakers on the back porch. Wasps had invaded the old ones this past summer! Cleaned/scrubbed a Dessel RR switch stand kerosene lantern I picked up at York several years ago. It was filthy with kerosene soot. Came out good and now on display. It is in very nice condition with all 4 lenses, fount, wick, etc.,
Phish - good dad tactics, of course it will eventually all backfire,
Chief - hope the inspection went well!
Joe - nice trip! I have heard Turkey is very interesting. Unfortunately in recent years long trips and time zone inversions are too hard on the wife and I. The trip to Germany, Austria, and Hungary a couple of years ago really flattened us...took 2 weeks to recover.
Daughter just called me and her car battery is dead. Guess I have a little project for today.
Regards, Roy
Good morning,
Cloudy with light rain as a cold front comes through. Temps will fall all day into the low 30s. Glad I got what needed to be done yesterday.
I see that Caterpillar is now going into the UTV market. Just like them, They buy them from someone else and add yellow paint and 30% to the price. They are nothing but yellow Textron machines. Okay by me I guess as long as they keep my pension deposits coming!
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Hi All,
Just popped in on my break. Low 40s and sunny here. I'll take it.
Joe - I was thinking about your trip when I was watching Designated Survivor the other night. Turkey was trying to hang President Kirkman out to dry when renewing the lease agreements for the bases. Very cool being in Normandy this week. Definitely a great spot to "give thanks." The Mrs. and I hoping to do the Band of Brothers tour in the next couple of years. A big one on my bucket list.
Roy - The switch stand lantern project sounds cool! I'd like to see pics if possible. Railroad memoriabilia is one area I'd like to get into more.
Dennis - Better wear the stretchy pants for sure!!
Have a good one.
Rob
Howdy Folks,
Temps soared to 50*F this afternoon so along with an oil change the beast got a it's bi-annual wash.
Off tomorrow to pick up another scale GG1. This one is a JLC version in brunswick and five stripes. Now I'll have 2 versions of the Washington terminal crasher 4876. Kinda interesting to discover the 13 year old Lionel has operating pantograph sounds whereas the most recent MTH offering is still silent here. I'll be curious to compare the JLC with the VL Legacy version.
Ran some trains late into last evening. Totally lost track of time until the sleepy Missus told me to shut it down. I can get so involved with both hands full, DCS in one, Legacy in the other.
Happy Hunting All!
Bruce
Guten abend,
It was rainy and a cool 42 today. The day flew by as I had a full schedule at work, our office Thanksgiving potluck, and then the older son's soccer game (another loss) this evening. For the office potluck, we did non-Thanksgiving day foods as we all tend to have our fill of Turkey this time of year. I made Cincinnati chili (Skyline Chili version). However, the wife did prepare our Thanksgiving day feast today since we hit the road tomorrow. We will begin our drive to Normandy around 13:00 and should arrive by 19:00. We will return home Sunday night. We have one day set aside to tour the beaches and I am looking forward to it. The rest of the trip will not consist of a formal itinerary.
Rob - Yes, Turkey is definitely making things interesting for many countries these days. It is a shame as the country has a great deal to offer historically and culturally. You are certainly correct about Normandy being a sobering place to reflect and give thanks; that is why I picked this time of year to visit. A Band of Brothers tour would be cool.
Good night,
Joe
Hello all
Been a while since I checked in here. When I am off during the summer I kind of get out of habit to check different sites on the computer. We had an extended shutdown due to our site UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) croaking.
We just got the new one installed last week and turned on yesterday. I am now pretty much back on the normal observing schedule.
Was an interesting summer vehicularly. The van got backed into while I was working on the sandrail debacle. Guy had no insurance and was a jerk to boot.
Bill and I spent a while trying to figure out why we weren't getting oil to the heads after we replaced the guides and valves on #2 cylinder. Finally got that dealt with and two weeks after I started driving it again, someone backed into it at the pizza place and drove away. Most of that damage is fixed and I have a 'new' set of doors to put on the van. Got most of my money back from the sandrail.
I turned 50 last week and we had a combination celebration of Mark (84), me (50), and bus #112 (70), a 1947 Twin Coach 41S transit coach, last Sunday. From the builder's plaque we knew the exact day it was completed (Nov.19). One of the better birthdays I have celebrated in recent memory. Will post a pic once I get them from my friend.
DougN - hope things get better soon. I need to come out and see your museum some day.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Why get takeout when delivery is free? Some preparation required....
Bob, good to hear from you!!!
Bruce,,,,,,,,,,, you got to do better than that!
A busier day than anticipated. Tomorrow should be quiet, but I have a project to work on. Weather was good today for a walk. I hope everyone has a good day.
Happy Thanksgiving All !Been awhile since I posted, spending a lot of time taking care of family stuff and working on the layout when time permits.Weather is going to be unseasonably warm here this weekend, possibly in the 90's.Wish the best for all of you, and your families.Don
Don
Gobble-gobble boys. Clear and 42 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Spent the last couple days back and forth to the railyard with Alexis (she got carried away with the car decorating...). Wifey and Middle Princess went to be with Oldest Princess during labor. We will meander that way soon.
Work on the 1309 is on hiatus, due to funds at the moment. Lots of talking heads chiming in on the net. Priority is to keep the WMSR moving tourists, employing our 3 dozen workers, and providing a much needed draw to the region. Let them talk...
dbaker - So nice to hear from you, sir. How is the Mrs. coming along?
submmbob -
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my friends here.
Kev pic #2, good thing you were shooting those birds with a camera.
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
SJ,,,
Cold at 21 and won't get above freezing today. At least there is sun.
Quick fly by -
Happy Thanksgiving guys!!
Having T-Day at the hospital as my Dad has been in for about 10 days, hoped he'd be home by now, but, no....He's getting better but not fast enough...
No Christmas layout for the FD this year, just no time.
See ya soonest!!
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
Quiet but busy day at work. Good weather for walking today. Saw the grandkids today as they were down for a visit. Ran some trains for the youngest one. Had a very nice evening supper with some of my soccer "sidekick", my cousin's daughter and my soccer "sister"'s daughter. All three graduated the same year from high school, all are in college, all are good friends with each other, and all have stayed in touch with me so it was good to see all of them at the same time. Tomorrow on the road to spend turkey day with my sister. Submmbob, good to see you back here. I hope everyone has a good Thanksgiving.
Good evening all !
Just wanted to drop by and wish everyone a Joyous and Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy the time you get to spend with family and extended family.
Prayers for all those in need.
Nite all !
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Hello there,
guick check in to say HAPPY THANKSGIVING and to experiment photos from Shutterfly
with a photo of the Gravely fitted for sucking leaves.
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
HAPPY
THANKSGIVING
ALL.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Happy Thanksgiving to all. Plop plop fizz fizz.
Enjoy.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Happy Thanksgiving Guys!
Gobble, gobble!
Happy Thanksgiving all!Enjoy this day!Think about all we have uplifted!Thank you guys for all the comaraderie over the years!Prayers for Anj's father, Dougnotta, and those in need!RIP Chuck
Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone!
I have not been on the forum for some time. I use an Iphone for the majority of my "computing" and as everyone knows this forum has problems.
I was supposed to retire at the end of the year, but the company asked me to stay another three months.
Take care.
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
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! !!!
Buckeye. ....does that mean you'll be retired and joining us at York in April?
Banks HAPPY THANKSGIVING! !!! Buckeye. ....does that mean you'll be retired and joining us at York in April? Prayers for those in need
I would like to be at York in April.
Thankful for all our blessing.
A great day to all.
A safe and Happy Thanksgiving to all.
Happy Thanksgiving to all sous o da border. I'm finally hungry again after our thanksgiving in early October.
Kev: I've seen 13 in a flock a few years back. As suburbia encroaches the numbers become fewer.
Cool and cloudy but pleasant for late November....back up to 50 again tomorrow.
Yesterday and today has been a whirlwind of activity. Got my new GG1, which worked perfect right out of the box. Also got an MTH Flying Yankee in PS2 with no miles on it. Christmas comes early.
Not so good news is that a dear friend had a terrible road accident due to a "medical incident". Having had previous heart troubles it's suspected that he blacked out while stopped at an intersection, foot fell off the brake, onto the gas and torpedoed a minivan. If any luck was involved, it was that the accident occured right in front of a fire station, so he got almost instantaneous medical attention. He's still in hospital today in a induced coma but suffered no broken bones. The pickup he was driving, pretty much brand new, is a total rightoff. Just waiting on news from his wife whether they have woken him up today. Suspect they'll be pulling his licence over this medical issue.
Hope to run some trains and crank the tunes again tonight.
Happy Thanksgiving!
Nice day in the Ol' Pueblo. Slept in and then had a plate of Turkey w/ friends. Will be off in a bit for dessert w/ a few more friends.
Bruce - hope your friend will be ok
Mike - it is nice to be back:)
Will catch up on a few things around the barn tomorrow and Saturday. May try and put the other rear bearing unit in the car on Sunday.
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