COFFEE POT AUGUST 2018. Is now 14 years old. We lift our coffee cups up to Bob Keller who stuck with us through thick and thin.

[anjdevil2]

Happy Birthday, Kev!

Prayers for your Mrs. Phish.

Rained pretty good around the state, big time flodding in North Jersey and by the shore.  Threatening now but nothing expected until later tonight.  Tomorrow more rain, but expected to clear Thursday and Friday.....and maybe the weekend.

Busy at work, just checkin' in......

 

[Buckeye Riveter]

Our prays go out to Mrs. Phish today. 

Hot today in Ohio.

The flooding in NJ was on the news. Cars washed away.

[Sturgeon-Phish]

 

Good Evening from beautiful sunny 81°F Southern Ohio,

 

Guys, thank you so much for your prayers.  Bride was scheduled for some more tests and Doc is putting her on some heart meds.  I will keep you all posted as things go along.

 

I did some cleaning on the old kitchen table.  I learned of a way to clean the chrome legs, use aluminum foil and vinegar.  It sounds crazy but I tried it and the surface rust and tarnish disappear with very little effort.  I was skeptical but surprised when it worked.  After rinsing the legs I put a coat of car wax on them.  They don’t look new, but do look a lot better.  I’m going to take a chair to a local upholster to see what he would charge to recover the chairs.  If it is more than I care to spend I’ll try my hand at recovering the chairs myself.

 

 At work, we have our crane rails Ok’d to use and we’ve moved some cylinders, but there is now a planned steam outage in progress so we’re still limited as to what we can do.

 

Roy - I know what you mean when you speak of a full plate!

 

Good night and may God bless

 

Jim

 

 

 

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

The roles were reversed as we got pounded 9-1 tonight.  Kids played hard, but the other team was bigger, stronger, faster and that is a tough combination to overcome.  Finally starting to get caught up at work after week and a half.  Weather is warm.  Belated birthday wishes for Kevin and prayers for Stur-fish's wife.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[Banks]

Hello there,

should be sleeping but wide awake.

Phish.....back in the day you could buy replacement seats and backs for those chairs. Changed them for my Pap once. With retro being in lately you may find them somewhere.

Best try to sleep.

 

Prayers for those in need

[ChiefEagles]

Prayers for Mrs. Phish.

Busy day today.  Maybe no rain for a change.

[KRM]

Good morning, Thanks guys, I had a great birthday! The age thing is starting to drag me down some. I need to slow down anyhow.

SS payday, Paid the 1,00 gallon LP contract, truck loan, picked up 15 gallons of peroxide for the well's sulfur smell injector pump, and got my hairs cut. Trip to Krogers later.

Phish, I too recall getting replacement backs and seats for those chairs back in the day.

[rtraincollector]

Phish check yard sales and fles markets, Bet you can find some in better shape than what someone would want to redo the seats and backs. It's not really that hard once you find the material. 

Evening all, Inventory of my pre-war 8102810 - 8202820 series is complete and boy was that a job. now to start packing them away. Got them boxed up, just need to get them stored neatly and tightly. 

Not much else going on, taking truck in for a oil change. Think by dealership ( months version) it was suppose to be changed back in April, but it just now got down to where the computer said it had 10% life left in it, so guess I need to take her in lol. Made appointment last week for tomorrow. 

Rode my bike today for the first time in a long while. it felt good doing so. Need to do it more often. 

Hope all had a good day

Kevin happy belated birthday

 

[wrmcclellan]

Evening all!

Another warm day - hoomid - high 80's as usual.

Phish - glad to hear your place of work is back in business. Continued prayers for the ms!

RT - glad you got back on the bike!

Worked today on some projects around the house. Otherwise did not do much. Went with a neighbor after dinner to help him with moving a couple of things to a rental house he is renovating.

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

Good day at work.  Got the yard mowed tonight between the rains.  Used the small mower.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[ChiefEagles]

Hot and humid.  Busy Mayor's day.  Have a good one.

[KRM]

A trip to Walmart to top off the freezer and get two 30 packs and we are good on supplies for the next week. Got all of .3" of rain, can't even tell already.

Not to hot, 74 heading to 84  but the humidity is 93% with a dew point of 71 so it already sucks out there.

Ran the trains last night for about an hour just to move them around. No Pile -ups.

No real plans for today.

 I should do the same Dennis with the Ranger and Colorado!

[dbaker48]

Good Morning,

Just got back from a road trip.  Actually took the El Camino, left Monday am, drove up to San Jose, then Napa, onto Reno, down to Las Vegas, then home.  Got home Wednesday evening, total 1347 miles.  Car ran great!  Just purred along the entire time, with A/C on, found out  the Cruise Control still works.  Got lots and lots of compliments and thumbs up while driving, good feeling.

Between Reno and Vegas, took US 95, never gone that way before, 450 miles of pure desolation!  Very interesting!  The road is two lane the entire distance, and the only direct route between the two cities.  (Other route 395, goes from Reno to Barstow, then back north to Vegas, 578 miles.  But many small cities along the way, and more gas stops.)  I checked with a couple of people in Reno before I left there and was advised to make sure get gas in Tonapah in route.  Tonapah is about mid way, and was the only place to get gas.  I was just totally amazed that could travel so long without seeing any traffic and very few buildings.  It was erie.  I don't think I would do it again, could be pushing my luck too much, but will be one of those trips will never forget.  Did see along the way a couple of herds of Mustangs grazing along the way.

Was surprised that didn't see a lot of smoke, did see one fire that was just getting  started in a field, but fortunately fire crews were just arriving so it didn't appear to be a big threat.

Haven't caught up on the forum yet, Great to be back home.

Hope everyone has a great day!  Obvious realization:  THIS IS ONE HUGE COUNTRY !!!!

A very Belated Happy Birthday, Kevin

[Banks]

Hello there,

yesterday we took a trip to Belleville Pa. (Amish Country)  A large flea market that includes local produce and a  livestock auction.

Managed to more than double out poultry flock. Got 5 hens,4 turkey and a rooster.

Today is errands mow grass, if it doesn't rain as predicted, and an appointment.

Best move on.

 

Prayers for those in need

[Demay]

Good evening,

I cannot recall the last time I posted. All is well here, just busier than usual with work, vacations, and kids activities. I was able to construct a layout but summer has limited my time to complete scenery and run the trains as much I would like. I will upload photos soon. We are enjoying the northern Virginia area, except for the traffic, but it comes with the territory.  At least we are able to visit some great historical sites and museums. I saw the unfortunate news about Bob Keller; I hope I did not miss any other bad news. I hope you all are well.

Joe

 

[wrmcclellan]

Evening all!

As usual another warm one - nice to have a typ summer!

RESPECT - tribute to a true Diva that showed real class as an artist.

 

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

Muggy day in Hoosierland.  Thought there would be a game tonight, but the one schedule I was using was incorrect.  How tough is it to make sure you have stuff right?  Work was quiet.  Walk was uneventful.  Lucas is home for a day.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[ChiefEagles]

Afternoon.  Hot and humid.  Busy day.  Had lunch with Sheriff.  Now to Town Hall.  Got to mow. 

[Banks]

Hello there,

Demay......welcome back

yesterday's deluge hit just as I was heading to get the mower out. The rain guage had 0.9 inches this AM. Most of that came in   about 15 minutes when it 1st started.

Got the grass all cut today in 2 sessions broken by lunch and a storm.

If the guessers are right tomorrow's drag will probably be rained out.

Best try to sleep.

 

Prayers for those in need

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

Don, sounds like you had a good trip.  When we drove to San Diego about 15+ years ago from the Hoosierland, we got to see a lot of country back then.  Makes you appreciate this great land of ours.  Good day at work.  Nice weather for walk.  Good practice with kids.  Nice visit with Lucas.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[ChiefEagles]

Nothing new.  Hot and extra humid.  Errands.

Have a good one.

[KRM]

Morning from a not too bad North Bluff,,,so far!

 Got a party to go to this afternoon. It is a going away/birthday party for neighbor's grand-daughter Savanna. Her birthday is the same as mine, last Sunday. She is moving from Chicago to Vegas with her boyfriend. Free food and beer!!     

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

A victory today in the beautiful game as the junior high won 7-1!  It was hot and humid and we were 3 players short but the kids played well.  High school teams did not fare as well as the girls lost 9-1 and the boys 7-1.  Foyt team did not qualify well either, but none of that matters as I got to be part of a winning effort today.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[SPMan]

Good evening all, just checking in after several days of absense.  Sorry to hear that Bob Keller is leaving us.  Prayers for Mrs. Phish.

Main thing for me lately is knee problems.  I have been diagnosed with osteoarthritis in both knees and hips.  Been taking PT for two weeks and it helps some.  See the doctor in two more weeks.  Long term may be knee replacements but I don't look forward to that.

Don B., sounds like you are doing around the world in 80 days with all that driving.  Sounds like you had fun.

Hot weather has kept me pinned down this summer.  I would like to go the beach and stay overnight if I can get a room close to the marina at Dana Point.  I hate driving there round trip in one day.  Don't like driving at night on the return trip.

I got the parts I needed for my 6222 Lionel Bell ringer switcher that I bought at a train meet.  Now it's complete.  I think I need to put a test loop somewhere in the house so I can run something during this hot weather and unable to go into the garage.

I have a good weekend all, talk later,

Ray

 

[wrmcclellan]

Evening all!

Weather has been great. Several friends in town for the weekend so have been hanging out at the lake.

[Banks]

Hello there,

went to bed early last night  and slept late this AM.

Race was called early so I worked on some round the house stuff. Went to local firemans parade this evening to see oldest granddaughter twirl.

While there I got to see the Everett railroad's steam locomotive go by, the track runs parallel to the road. Got a video on my phone. I'll see about posting it tomorrow.

Forgot to mention that the barn swallows left early this week. About 3 weeks early. They usually leave the week of Labor Day. Could be a sign of early fall.

Best get to sleep.

 

Prayers for those in need

[Demay]

Good morning,

Yesterday was somewhat busy, but pleasant.  The boys and I took care of some house chores and then I played some whiffle ball with the youngest, while the older son went fishing with his grandfather.  I was able to enjoy some reading and then go for an 11-mile run yesterday evening.  It was terribly humid and I usually run on Sunday mornings, but did not want to rush the run as church starts at 1000.  After church today I need to take the princess shopping for a new laptop and then pack my suitcase.  Tomorrow, I fly to San Antonio for work.  I will be there about two weeks.  I hope you all have a great day.

Banks - It is nice to be back, thanks.

Good day,
Joe

[sir james I]

Sun and 80s today.

Just checkin in.The days have been so humid this summer that being out for no reason just doesn't cut it. A/C has spoiled all of us. No train news except some MTH arrivals. I'm not a big fan of MTH but Lionel prices have gotten so high I think they are losing customers to other companies.

S.J.

[robmcc]

 

Afternoon All!

I've been busy doing nothing, but I thought I'd pop in. Went the my brother-in-law's for a BBQ last night for my niece's birthday. It was a nice evening. Finally the humidity seems to be letting up a bit.

Going to watch my nephew's summer baseball finals today. I'll take up my spot in right field with a few "travellers" We stay away from the bleachers and the uptight parents........

Had a nice river cruise with my work team the other day. Roy - I can see why you enjoy those cruises!!

Joe - nice to hear from you. Getting ready for football? How those Nittany Lions going to be this year? Looks like we meet November 3rd. Go Blue!!

I guess that's it for now.

Have a good one and prayers.

Rob

P.S.  Kev - Happy very belated Birthday!

[sir james I]

Those early Michigan GPs do run well with 2 powered units. The 6 wheel SDs will do pretty good alone. And you are right I too have lots of convential size trains that will not sell at a fair price even though they are some of the most colorful trains Lionel ever made.