fifedog Mornin' boys. Calling for some potentially hazardous frozen precip in the Potomac Highlands. Did my running around yesterday. Even took an hour to visit an antique store on Baltimore St. I like to sort through old postcards and vintage photo, and I was able to scoop up an old postcard of a B&O hopper at an area coal mine, and a nice image of a canal boat near the long gone Bolt & Forge. Won't be watching the "big" game. Gonna spend that time in the train room. Maybe get the high line finished, so I can have 4 trains running simultaneously.
Mornin' boys. Calling for some potentially hazardous frozen precip in the Potomac Highlands. Did my running around yesterday. Even took an hour to visit an antique store on Baltimore St. I like to sort through old postcards and vintage photo, and I was able to scoop up an old postcard of a B&O hopper at an area coal mine, and a nice image of a canal boat near the long gone Bolt & Forge.
Won't be watching the "big" game. Gonna spend that time in the train room. Maybe get the high line finished, so I can have 4 trains running simultaneously.
Fife,
I sent you a PM about your 303.
Been crazy busy with OT at work. I did get to check out an outstanding train show in nearby Elizabeth, PA on Sunday morning. It was excellent, just like the Monroeville show used to be.
I saw Alan from the now defunct Iron Horse that was in Bridgeville, PA. Chatted with him for a while and bought a nice Flyer sawmill from him.
I also made my reservations for York in April a few days back.
Jim
Afternoon All!
Well it was quite quiet in the Patriots nation side of my house. The Mrs. even took the couch last night!! . I had a good evening out with my friends though.
Wow! Another Amtrak tragedy......
Kev - Thanks for the update on the Williams wiring. I figured there had to be reason you didn't do fixed voltage wiring, but I thought I'd throw it out there none the less.
RT - Nice project!
Spank - Nice Camaro back at you! Good call waiting for the '98. I liked the redesigned front end on the 98-02 and of course, the LS1 engine. I'm sure the extra SS stuff from the boys down the road in Toms River, doesn't hurt either!!
Yes, I'll be adding some sub-frame connectors, aftermarket torque arm and other addtional suspension mods. Your powertrain is only as good as the chassis built to support it!
I'm glad your son is okay. It was slick out there!
Have a good one and prayers.
Rob
Yes Rob. Sure is quite as if a game was not played. Funny to me. Still no mention on the rifle forum. The Pats guys have now gotten on but did not mention the game. Tee Hee Ha Ha Snicker.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good evening,
I had a busy day at work and then came home to more IKEA boxes in the garage. The wife loves that place. I built one of the items, a desk, and will do more tomorrow as I am beat. We had leftovers for dinner and then I helped the youngest will schoolwork. It is almost 2300 now and I am ready for bed.
Good night,
Joe
Morning all!
Started out 39 and very cloudy. Rain this afternoon (hopefully).
Checkup today.
JoeD - tab "A" into slot "B"...Insure adult beverage in hand...
DJ - put a little sand in Tyler's pocket? - seriously glad no one got injured!
Regards, Roy
Roy, come on up!!! -3 heading to 14. WOW it sure is better plowing snow in a warm truck than on a cold tractor. Even if is does take longer at least your not freezing!
The big snow was not as big as they said but we did get about 5" so plenty enough to plow. The higher amounts were about 20 miles south of us. Going to be below freezing for at least the next 10 days.
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Morning. 54 degrees. May hit 60. Errands and then Town Board tonight.
Hope all have a good one.
Good evening all,
Thought I wrote something last night, but I guess I did not hit the submit button. Semi busy day at work. As with Monday, weather was relatively good for walk. Joe, IKEA makes really useful stuff. The appearance could be more elaborate, but the functionality is great. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
It warmed up a bit today, but was windy again. We might get some freezing rain overnight so the kids' schools already sent an email stating they have a two-hour delay. Apparently that is normal procedure in these parts. I built another IKEA item after coming home from work and then enjoyed pork chops for dinner. I am not looking forward to work tomorrow as I have briefings all day.
Mike C. - We became IKEA fans years ago. Yes, not much aesthetically, but definitely functional and practical.
Coffee, Oatmeal and a Bagel this morning. 20 deg here and snow on the ground! Have a great day everyone!!
Morning,
Got about 1.5" of snow over night. 11 out there and will be -6 tonight with a winter storm watch that they are calling for 5" to 9" Thursday through Friday.
Worried about George the cat, he is acting out of it.
No plans.
Good morning team!
30 this morning. NO snow. Gotta nice rain last night. Needed it.
Not doing much last couple of days. Grilled out some salmon last night!
Mornin' boys. Dicey, and treacherously pretty in the Potomac Highlands. Every tree coated with ice on the mountain. Hope we don't lose power today. No plans anyhow. Represented the RR at City Hall last night at an appropriations hearing.
Drywall guy finished up yesterday, but Lowe's messed up our carpet order. Stay tuned. Fifey will be a paintin' somebody this coming week.
Hello there,
Back from mass and breakfast done. Monday I needed wood for when the fire gets low so I cut up the remaining tree top from last spring. Enjoyed a chat with Roy learning about lathes in the evening.
Roy........He's decided to concentrate on making the bike go faster for now
Tuesday I dealt with paperwork and helped Son get the heavy duty back blade dug out of the shed.
Today Mrs is snowed out. Hopefully some extra rest will help her kick the crud. Actually we have about 2" of sugar cosistancy sleet on the ground. Supposed to turn to snow later.
Jim Hornaday...Welcome...tell us more about yourself.
Taking down the tree is the goal for today.Best get to it
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Rainy and warm good morning. Not much on agenda but dogs to groomer this afternoon.
KEV, good luck with George.
Banks, Dad use to have one of those many years ago.
Banks, is that saw OSHA approved!!! Wicked for sure!
Chief, wifey just pumped him full of hairball treats. We will see.
Just checkin in.......20 degrees and cloudy.
Another lite snow this morning, about 3 inches.
I ordered my TCA York badge last night.
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
Good Afternoon from wet 30°F Southern Ohio,
Been a little busier than usual, our local parishes are sponsoring a mission and is very good and well worth the time that I would be doing other things, and the other things will just have to wait. My bride still has the crud but finally went to the doctors and got some meds. The oldest girl who just passed the kidney stones is going into the flu now. So far the rest of us have avoided the bug.
The weather right now is variable, it will rain, then sleet, then snow and go back to rain within an hour. The cars are icing but so far the roads are OK. The kids had a regular school start. The forecast may have us getting a bunch of snow; I hope I don’t regret the decision not to get the scraper blade for the JD till next winter!
Joe – I like the IKEA stuff. They have a knack for putting a lot of function in a compact space, emphasis on function
Lunch break over. May God bless
Five inches of Ohio sunshine on the ground this morning. We were at a Level II weather emergency, but being the good employee I arrived at work only a few minutes late.
fife....Next week I'll be in Bexley, WV. I believe you are over near Cumberland, MD and not close to Bexley.
51 days.
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
Slow drive to work today as I did not get over 45 MPH all the way in. Weather was much better for walk and drive home. Work was just busy enough to keep it interesting, but not overwhelming. I hope everyone has a good day.
robmcc A question for you shavers: Do any of you get your blades from places like Harry's or the Dollar Shave Club? I've been weighing the pros and cons lately on wondering if it's worth it. As much as I like my blades from those fine folks in Boston (even if they're Patriots fans!!), it's certainly getting very pricey.
A question for you shavers: Do any of you get your blades from places like Harry's or the Dollar Shave Club? I've been weighing the pros and cons lately on wondering if it's worth it. As much as I like my blades from those fine folks in Boston (even if they're Patriots fans!!), it's certainly getting very pricey.
Rob, Let us know what you find out. I too would like to know!
Back in the days of working in the office I had to shave twice a day to be clean. But now days stubble face is in.
They are pumping up the totals for the Thursday Friday snow thing now as up to 10". Bet they are wrong,,again.
KRM robmcc A question for you shavers: Do any of you get your blades from places like Harry's or the Dollar Shave Club? I've been weighing the pros and cons lately on wondering if it's worth it. As much as I like my blades from those fine folks in Boston (even if they're Patriots fans!!), it's certainly getting very pricey. Rob, Let us know what you find out. I too would like to know! Back in the days of working in the office I had to shave twice a day to be clean. But now days stubble face is in. They are pumping up the totals for the Thursday Friday snow thing now as up to 10". Bet they are wrong,,again.
I shave about once a week and that's with a electric shaver.
Evening all. Got to about 67 today. but 58 tomorrow but then warms up some for the weekend but calling for rain this weekend also.
Working on a 817 caboose and a 810 crane but need to get a few pieces sand blasted some where.
Not much else going on here. Hope all had a good day.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Please send some of your snow this way. We might have had some freezing rain overnight but by sunrise it was simply raining. However, this area is not used to inclement weather so last night the kids' schools announced a two-hour delay and then when I awoke at 0600 I had an email stating they cancelled school for the day. That is amazing to me. I was in meetings/briefings from 0900 to 1430 today; they were beneficial but draining none the less. I built an IKEA desk tonight for the princess's room; it was much heavier than I expected. I am finishing some wine now and going to bed.
Jim H. - Welcome to the Pot!
Jim Phish - Since IKEA caters to the European countires, they have to maximize the space.
Rob - I was just looking at those shave clubs as I am tired of paying crazy monedy for Excel Senor blades. Dollar seems to be a great option and I have heard great things about Harrys. I decided to buy a straight razor with disposable blades. I did not want to invest in a nice resuable straight razor until I see how I like it. I have used it twice and do enjoy it. There is a learning curve using a straight razor, but I do like the idea of beating death every time I shave.
Good Evening,
Been awhile, but still around. The weather is still very unseasonably warm. 82, today! Spent some time outside doing chores, and then into the train room. Most recently have been putting in some roadways minor accessories. I have a half dozen traffic lights and want to get them installed. For the road bed, I've been using tar paper, it works well and certainly is inexpensive.
Have a dentist appt on Thursday, should be minor, I hope. Next week going to take Kay out to the mine where Chris is working. Should be an interesting trip.
I too am a fan of IKEA, do have to admit, EVERYTIME I go into the store I always come out with a few good ideas.
Well hope everyone stays healthy, and becareful of the ice.
Don
Good morning team CCT!
31 right now, sunny, thick coat o' frost on the roofs. Temps to moderate a bit for a few days and then another front this weekend. Next week might take us back to normal temps this time of year. Hope so. The cold is keeping me out of the garage/shop. Got stuff to do & I need a break from the throw out/cleanup of the house for a while.
Got air tics and hotel secured for York.
Have a great day all!
Morning. Cloudy but suppose to turn sunny. Lunch meeting and a reception tonight. Hope to do somemore train box work today if not interrupted.
Have a good one.
hope the 3rd time is the charm. had post almost ready twice before and managed to lose them. once on phone, once on tablet.
Kinda doubt the buzz saw would meet OSHA standards. It's way older than OSHA. I first remember it when I was about 10 and it was old then. It was being used to cut paperwood and firewood as fields were expanded on my uncle's farm. With a sharp blade and enough RPM it will cut a 4" branch quicker than I can tell you about it. It take 3 people to run efficently. One to feed, one to saw and one to toke the wood away. For safety sake this was one job where kids were prohibited.It sat in the barn for many years. When I put a woodburner in my first house I rigged it to run off the Gravely because all the little tractors suited to it were gone. I went to the local saw mill. For $15 you could get all the slabwood you could pile on a pickup. Quit that when I put in coal boiler. Then 'bout 30 years ago Dad bought the Oliver (same model uncle had) and we dug it out again for occasional use.
After the rain started yesterday the sleet turned out to be a PIA to plow. I spent near 4 hours plowing and shoveling. Mostly plowing. Everything that was wet last evening is now a sheet of ice.
Got to get a ladder and finish the top of the tree and it's out the door. Gotta get everything organized and put away.
Best get to it. Later
Good Morning from the NJ Devils Southern Command here in the shadow of Philadelphia...
New job in Marlton, NJ, more money, better future. So far so good. Great bunch here at the body shop and spent 2 weeks in FLA (JAX) for training. Like it.
Not much on the train front, need to complete my engine inventory, like seriously, now that the CNJ Blue Comet is about to enter the fleet - the new LC+ just came in and on layaway....just $300 more dollars and it comes home.
I do the Dollar Shave Club, I get blades every 2 months (I get 5 at a time) plus I get their shave butter which I like. I forget the cost, may $10-15 every other month.
Didn't watch the game, didn't care, had no dog in that fight, but it WAS nice to see my NJ Devils sweep the Flyers and the Pens last week...especially since I work in Flyers/Eagles/Phillies country.
Prayers for those in need, check back when I can..yup, still breathing...lol
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
Good morning,
9 degrees and light snow.
I have a collection of old single and double edge razors from my dad. I started with a double edge razor back in the day and I don’t think I want to go back to those no matter what that jerk from Pawn Stars would have you think in that TV add. All I remember is lots of cuts and nicks and TP pieces on my face.
The weather guessers are all over the map. Anywhere from 5” to 12” by Saturday night. Just depends on what TV station you have on. Really?
Cat is on second day of very little eating but seems to be okay some of the time. Since he has no cat box it is hard to tell what he is doing when he goes out.
Banks, I have seem many of those saws but never been near one in action. Still cool to have one. I think you can buy them new from Northern Tool still today.
Best get to it, whatever that is?
Kev same here local stations all have a different guess about total snow fall from this coming storm. What ever it is I don't want it.
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