As far as I'm concerned, the people at the OGR forum are elitest snobs. I did post over there for the CTT, and I can confirm the bashing. AND the admin had the nerve to call me out on my avatar, which I've had for at least 4 years, and they removed it. I've since replaced it, but God only knows it they have removed it again. I can't be bothered with those people, the high and mighty (yes, this is a broad brush comment)
Less humid here and sunny. Softball tonight, 3 for 3 on Monday with 3 RBIs, looking to do more. Need to win a few, which would be nice.....
Once I'm over my "issues", I'll need to take stock of my inventory. And there is a LOT of inventory!!
Bob, it's good to see you posting, still not happy with the events that included you, if you get my drift.
Let me see what other work is pending......
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
Morning. Hot and humid. Out to do some chores and sweat.
OGR is OGR. Most are unique. A word I use when I don't want to tell the truth about someone. Ignore them.
Bob, you have been a great help with the forum and your reviews are great.
All have a good one.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Morning, Well no plans for today, just going to coast and see what comes my way. So now that the AC thing is over the weather has cooled way down to a nice 70 now with highs in the low 80s the next 10 days, Go figure.
SJ, I have not cut grass in almost a month and it is not growing.
The only thing I even look at on OGR forum is the "What did you do on your layout today" thread. The rest is noise.
Jim, I forgot about slopes. Ours are into ravines and too steep to bother with. Nothing so steep I can't drive over it in the grass areas here.
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Bob bashing at OGR is quiet common but not near as bad as some other sites. In fact I don't even bother with them unless someone say's go look.
Cloudy and 80s today. We have had just enough rain lately to turn our lawn a little green.
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
Bob...I assume the CTT sales force makes an effort to obtain advertising from the likes of MTH and Lionel. On more than one occasion, I have seen an ad for a product in CTT and have then started a procurement process through a dealer. I currently have my eye on the Menards' police station and their train bridges. I did not know about the bridges until I saw the ad on the back of CTT this month.
Working on getting rid of stuff before the move to the new home. Packing train cars and finding a few that I had forgotten about. If it arrived in a box, I have the box and the wrapping inserts. I not, I am using brown wrapping paper.
Light rain today.
The special election is over for Ohio's 12th district, so I reconnected the land line. We were getting 4-5 robo calls per hour. Note that I said special election. We are going to do it again with the same candidates for the November election. Absolutely insane and costly to tax payer.
Watched an old movie on Amazon, The Final Countdown. Great video of carrier operations, but the story line is a little lame.
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
I want to thank everyone again for their kind comments about my work at CTT. It has been a great boost at a time when needed.
I am a bit surprised at the tone of the thread at OGR, which seems to have devolved into CTT bashing.
For the record, I’m not 70, though I’m closer than I ever thought I’d be.
Neither CTT or MR charge for reviews. The key point is that we have space to fill (I’m going to need to work on using that “we.”
The first step in getting a review is getting a physical product to us to examine and review.
Oh, there is no requirement for someone to buy an ad to get in product news or reviews. For example, MTH has not advertised in CTT for several years but they continue to support the magazine by shipping locomotives to review.
I do not know why Lionel does not send CTT products for review. I suspect it has more to do with our readers being more committed to their brand than anything else, and not needing to be present in the magazine. If I was in their shoes, I’d keep something rolling in because that just opens up magazine space for Atlas O, MTH, Menards, and Williams gear to be reviewed. Remember, space needs to be filled, but it isn’t unlimited.
So thanks again.
Bob Keller
Roy - Yes, still with the Scenic RR. Actually, got to go into today for a little bit to do some EPA paperwork, as well as a Christmas proposal. Still performing my narrator/conductor duties 4 days a week. We had a rock slide during Saturday's trip, but our track manager was able to swoop in with a 410B Deere and save the day. Passangers were allowed to detrain and take pictures, and weren't peeved about the incident. Youngest Princess was working our snack car, and handled the passangers wonderfully (she made out, big league).
As soon as grandson walked into the house, he wanted to run trains. Wound up setting up a couple loops on the carpet so he could enjoy his army trains.
Update on the big steamer: Diversified crew has been working nearly all summer getting 1309 back together. Hydrostatic test went very smooth. Cab interior and all the gadgetry being installed. New ash pan built (I've been asked to design the ash pit). No work on it this week, as NRHS will be in town for convention, and no rooms in town. Test fire not too far in the works. Still waiting for driving wheels to return from Chattanooga. No launch date.
Good Evening from a wet 70°F Southern Ohio,
I got up about 2 pm and it was nice out. Sleeping in the basement bedroom is great. It is dark quiet and no phones which makes for good sleeping.
I put up a clothes line in the smaller garage, finished the first layout of the O track and getting the inner S track started. Gabriel and I went through the track and did an initial sort working with the nicer track I have. We needed more track so we took the three rail off the test track board because it was nicer track. We’re going to experiment with a spur siding or two coming off one side of the inner “L” in S gauge. This would allow more track for accessories. Just toying with ideas. I need to take some pictures! I may have to cave in and buy the upgrade with Photobucket.
When I left for work at 5:30 pm it was pouring. The Scioto County Fair is in progress so it is typical for this week to be hot sunny then pour all in the same day.
Banks - That is a dandy mower! How is it on steep slopes?
Kev - I still use a walk behind on the front slope every other cutting.
Spank - any reason is a good reason to run trains.
Good night and may God bless
Jim
Banks KRM Good afternoon, Banks, what is a walk behind mower??? How much grass you got? Done mowing (and some other stuff) a drink and a cool off before heading back out This is from the web. We mow+/- 2 acres minus the buildings. We have 3 Gravely tractors each with a 50" deck and a Gravely Proline 55"zero Turn (Son uses it to mow a graveyard. It replaced the walkbehind) and this TORO 36" . The pro's usually have a sulky behind it to stand on . I prefer to use this because it's better in tight spaces and I get some fat off walking behind it.
KRM Good afternoon, Banks, what is a walk behind mower??? How much grass you got?
Done mowing (and some other stuff) a drink and a cool off before heading back out
This is from the web.
We mow+/- 2 acres minus the buildings. We have 3 Gravely tractors each with a 50" deck and a Gravely Proline 55"zero Turn (Son uses it to mow a graveyard. It replaced the walkbehind) and this TORO 36" . The pro's usually have a sulky behind it to stand on . I prefer to use this because it's better in tight spaces and I get some fat off walking behind it.
Banks,
Nice!
We have about the same 2.5 to 3 acres. I have a 48" Husqvarna YTH1848XP from 2002 I use around the house and to trim. That takes about an hour to 1.5 hours. Then I use a LandPride AT2672 72" 3 point hitch pull behing finish mower deck I pull with the 2006 John Deere 3203 for the open areas. about 45 min to an hour. No walking. Gave our old trim push mower to the SIL. Let him work.
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Just passing through while I'm in pursuit of a scofflaw, the Chief.
Good Morning, (kinda late)
Thought would check in, everything is good here. Not much changes, state still burning down, still dealing with in-law issues. and very warm outside.
Got a pole chain saw last weekend, and going to town on neighbors trees, they are kinda over whelming our place. The saw really works great.
Roy, Sounds like your having a great time. Be careful with all the adult drinks.
Chief, Was good to talk with you last night, seems your feeling a lot better. Just dont over due it.
Banks, Sounds like you got all the flooding under control. Glad the washer and dryer came through ok.
Mike C, The internet can be a real frustration! So how long is it before you retire?
Jim, Making progress on the train room, sounds great with O and S scales. Post some progress pictures.
Kev, Now think on the chain saw blade concern a little more. IF you get them back right away, then that means you will be out there cutting stuff in the heat and high humidity! So maybe, they are doing you a favor!
Devil, With the way you have been feeling, you sure are busy! Congrats on the MoPar competition!
Brent, Good luck with the parents contractor. Glad you got your plumbing resolved!
Need to get going, so take care all and be safe
Don
Morning fellow caffeinators!
Warm, hoomid, 92 today. Storms tomorrow as front comes through.
Did not get to a/c duct inspection as we went grocery shopping for the week's vittles.
Anj - congrats on the car show and meeting a new car/motorcycle friend!
Brent - hope the contractor for your folks can help you out!
Banks - take it easy in the heat!
Kev - did the a/c guy show up?
Phish - congrats on finishing thr basement rooms!
Phish and MikeC - yep, its a challenge, but the last 2-3 yrs will pass! Think of the goal line!
Regards, Roy
Howdy. Passing through. Have a good one.
Hello There,
MAss & breakfast done. Another Hot day on tap. Yesterday I mowed about half the grass with the walk behind. Was wupped buy then. Going to finish today before the thermometer gets to high. Hoping the walk behind will get some fat off of me.
Best get to it
Prayers for those in need
Good morning all (again),
Yes, the internet is still down at home. Spent some time with junior high kids. Lots of rain overnight. Jim, that would be too obvious with the countdown, but I may get it for home..... Long day at work yesterday. Hope the internet gets fixed soon.... I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Evening from a humid 71°F Southern Ohio,
Busy Weekend. I got the basement spare bedroom all ready and I’ll use it to sleep during the day this month while I’m on night shift.
The train room painting is finished and I’ve got the base tables set with OSB on top. I’ve changed my mind on the design and will not be using the All Aboard panels. Instead I’m going to make two simple “L” shaped loops, one “S” and one three rail. “S” on the inside and “O” on the outside. I now have a lot of Marx now, and really wanted to have more accessories so for the footprint, a I went to a 12’ x 8’ “L” that I think I can make it work. I’m just in the beginning stage of placing track. I’ll keep the All Aboard panels handy for the train show. It sets up quick easy and usually trouble free.
Besides the normal grass cutting Gabriel and I took down a few scrub trees, and my bride is busy canning tomatoes, and taking care of her mom who is have more frequent “mini” strokes.
Rich - Congrats on placing with the Mopar.
Banks - I hope you get your water issues taken care of.
Mike - Do you have a count down on your computer going? Three years can fly by. I’m looking at 4 more or maybe five depending.
Good Night and may God bless
Good afternoon,
Cooled down some this morning and we got two drips and a drop of rain. Got to figure out what is going on with my saw chains? Should of got the call to pick them up last week?? Already back to almost 90 and humid with a dew point of 73 again this afternoon.
Happy Monday!!
Quick flyby, Saturday went to a Classic Car Drive-In show, where the feature film was Grease (last year was Christine!), The Princess and I attended and, where we didn't win, the movie and the concessions were great. Our "neighbor" and his wife had a right hand drive Austin Healy and we talked about an hour prior to movie time. Got home about 0130.
Sunday was a recover day, and there was a show 2 blocks from my house at the high school. Dropped off the car after a quick detail and chilled at the house for a few. Came back a spoke to a nice girl with a Shelby. We have similar motorcycles and may join her little group for the fall and winter riding season. Nice person, she won 1st in her Shelby and I took a 3rd in my "MoPar" class. She rode past my house on the way out and waved and beeped. Mom will like her, Mom has an 03 'Stang....lol!!
Hot and Humid is the word for the week. Softball tonight.
Fife, The 9/11 ride will be coming through on Friday the 17th. I can't ride this year, hope you can catch them as they roll on through.
That's all from South Jersey, work is slow......it will pick up later this afternoon.
Prayers for those in need.
Mornin' FellasNew faucet did the trick!Roy - No the porch project in Pittsburgh is still not even quoted. My parents are having some work done on their house and their contractor has said he should be able to do the work... so we'll see. Going to email him again today.Banks - that sucks about the flooding! We've been lucky to escaped everything here so far, only lost power a couple times for a few minutes.Fife - good luck at the Dr and have fun with GrandPup!
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Hello There
back from camping. The race was canceled so spent Saturday trying to get the smell out of the basement. Still have the A/C sitting on the sink. At first it made an almost steady stream of water, slowing down now. Got brave and tried the washer and dryer too, both seem fine.
Yesterday was Mass, a visit with Mom, a trip to the grocery store, helped unload a load of hay into the barn, and finished the day watching the 2 littlest grandkids. In between times I bought October york badges online.
Best get on with the day.
Good morning all,
Rare post from work as home internet went out on us yesterday. Contacted service provider and they have no clue what is wrong, what areas are affected or any idea when it might be fixed. Complete idiots! Can't even bill certain aspects of their service properly either. May start looking at options. There are words I could use to describe my opinion but I doubt if they would be allowed here. Hot here in Hoosierland. Back to work today. Triple ugh. Less than 3 years to go and hating every second of it. I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning Monday people!
Warm and sunny as usual no weather news here!
Had a good day yesterday with some boating and floating! Adult beverages were on hand!
Kev - hope the a/c gets resolved Tues?!
Fife - you still railroadin?
Mornin' boys. Hazy and 71 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Gotta take youngest for check-up, and scoop up the grandson for a week. Been real busy. Hope all are well.
Sweet! Chase Elliott won his first Cup race at Watkins Glen!
Hot is the word!!!
Picked up a window AC from Walmart yesterday for the bed room till the AC can get fixed. At least we will be able to sleep. $124.12 later and some creative install work. No screws or holes were used. Place in and easy to remove. Like back to the 60s and 70s!!!
That little AC thing did good and kept the bedroom at 70 and pulling the basement air up stairs at night brought the house down to 75 by the time I got up. So we will make it. Today they say is going to be hotter than yesterday and tonight it will stay around 80. The guy said he will show Tuesday with the new unit now but who knows? Menards have their 11% sale on so I picked up the replacement dehumidifier for the basement today to replace the one that crapped out last month and that should make it feel better in the house to.
Thanks to God the shed has AC and I have a place to have a cool beer.
Yes Roy the maters are supplying me with wonderful for real BLTs.
Hot and humid. Tomatoes are doing. Not flooding the house but plenty for us and a few to share. Really tall and growing out the top of stacked baskets. Have not been side dressing them with fertilizer like I use to do. Squirrels ate the last three apples yesterday. Lots of grapes [Concords about gone, others will ripen soon]. Plenty of HOT peppers.
Have a great week ahead.
Morning team players!
Warm as usual.
SJ - nothing like taking a hit in the Mastercard. This week should be better!
Taking it easy today. Plan to watch the NASCAR race later - Watkins Glen (Chuck)!
MikeC - gald you had a nice visit to the daughters house!
Rob - sorry about the carpet! Glad it wasn't worse!
Chief/SJ - no tamater reports?
Dennis - yep - another heat dome being pushed your way. Be careful! Glad the tech stuff is working for you! We enjoy your participation here!
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