December Coffee Pot. Pork Tenderloin served up by the Hoosier with the Holiday Greetings.

[Banks]

Hello there,
     A day that lives in infamy. I was surprised to see coverage by local and national news. Got to wonder how much there would have been without the shooting.   

                                             
The Oak Ridge Boys put on a great show as usual. Got home about midnight, bed by 1.

Got up late today. Had planned to hunt the rest of the day but decided to get a Christmas tree then hunt. On the way to the cut your own place the transmission died in the Tahoe.  Limped home with only 1st & 2nd gear. Got  home and added a trailer plug and ball to the Blazer and left again. The 1st place we went sported a closed sign so off to a  2nd place.

It was dark by the time we got home.  Got till next Saturday to hunt
                                        
Prayers for those in need

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

Started practicing for the next Mini.  Did not go well.  Only 4 miles at 3.6 MPH.  Not going to get it done at that pace.  Will try to gut it one more time for daughter's child on the way, but that may be it.  Finished decorating tree.  Christmas cards are next.  Most of the presents are here.  Weather nice.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Sunny & 26 along the Potomac Highlands.  3 trains tonight, and I've been on Santa transport recently (he has to get to the N. Pole somehow, and it looked like Dasher was off to the shoulder on MD 36...).

Yesterday (yeah I know, that was bad) Wifey and I decorated the front porch.  With the recent passing of our neighbor, Randy, we chose to keep things a bit subdued.  We opted for silver bells, white garland, and some graceful silver snowflake ribbon.  To be honest, nobody else really decorates on our street.

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

Thursday was so draining at work I did not have the energy to do anything Thursday night.  Wife's checkup went well today.  Went to Mr. Muffins afterward.  Got to see the trains run on the layout.  Got a lot of shopping done as well.  Weather good, but long day.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[KRM]

Banks, I have just not found the right dress yet,,,,

I have been pushing her to keep moving and lay off the drugs. She is doing well so far. I would rather have her in some pain than dumb on the drugs and have her fall down or something if you know what I mean.

She is home as of 4:00pm yesterday. Now the fun starts.
Don't ever let a doctor prescribe any drugs you see advertised on TV. Just fourteen, 10mg Xarelto blood thinners list for $250.00 and even with INS,, they were $116.00. No wonder big Pharma has so much money to spread around those crooks in Washington,,,, and NC,,,. It is going to give me a heart attack!!!

Best get, thanks for all the thoughts and good wishes guys.

 

[Banks]

Hello there,

from the Palace Theater in Greensburg PA. Here to see the Oak Ridge Boys Christmas  Show.

Didn't do a lot this week. Spent one day on Eye doc, Dentist and a Christmas party. Did a little hunting and helped Mrs get the Christmas cards in the mail.

Phish.....the new job sounds much better.

Kev......how's the nursing job going
                                 
              
Prayers for those in need.

[Sturgeon-Phish]

Good Morning from cloudy wet 45° Southern Ohio,

Going to do some decorating today and then assist at Mass at the High School then judge at the Elementary Science Fair, so going to be a busy day.

It is official.  I exited my job and start the new/old job Monday.  Going to miss the operators and my fellow supervisors but glad to get away from the higher managers. 

 

Buckeye - Didn’t hear about the acident.  This is the first contact with the outside world I’ve had all day.

Kev - Continued prayers

May God bless you and your families

 

Jim

[ChiefEagles]

Clouding up and chance of a shower.   Errands and a lunch thingy.  Hope to relax tonight as no hunting this weekend.  TCA meet tomorrow and Sunday.  Taking NS diesels that I never run.  Sell cheap.  No boxing and shipping.

Good to hear from 88.

Buckeye, yes its always dark in OH. 

Have a good one.

[Buckeye Riveter]

88 …. After the house was complete, we ran a de-humidifier for over six months to draw more moisture from the concrete floor and masonry as it cured. After I was confident, we had minimized moisture release, the construction started. Our flooring has a moisture barrier that is placed directly on the concrete floor. The layout room also has LED lighting with a dimmer. There are at least 10 electrical receptacles around the room for track and accessory power.

Phish…Did you hear about the nuclear reactor accident in Columbus on Thursday night? Just so you are not surprised, it is dark in Ohio all the time now.

 

Richard…. Welcome to the POT. I have been to Oregon for business years ago.  We were looking at the Portland light rail system.

Big party tonight in Cbus. Have a good day.

[lion88roar]

Great news Kev! Prayers for a speedy recovery for your wife.

Buckeye - That is similiar to what I am looking at for my trainroom. Thinking of going with Pergo as they have a product designed for 'wet areas' and for going right over concrete.

Fife - I started working for an ex-boss doing contract work. So far so good. TheQ apparently has 'plans' for my 'business' as well... hmmm...

[ChiefEagles]

Was down east all yesterday.  Did some upgrades to camper shelter.  Low 40's and strong winds.  COLD.  Today in the 50's and no wind.  What a difference a day makes in NC.

Leaves, put out Christmas carolers and attend an elementary school program this afternoon late.

Have a good one. 

[sir james I]

Almost sun. 30s for the day. Kev hope your wife mends quickly. I had some fun Sunday with a few D3Rs ran a new Lionel Hudson and a new Alco. Plus Charlie had one of the caboose cameras. The plastic "window" created a blurry pic till it was removed, then it was sharp and clear.

S.J.

[anjdevil2]

Good Morning!!

Good news, Kev!!  I'm glad the Mrs. is up and around.  My Mom had her hip done and she was up and walking within 5 hours after the surgury.

Phish - Glad you are back on "normal" time!

Dad is back in the hospital on his own accord.  Not sure what the issue is, he would not say.  Will visit tonight.

Another year as 1st Vice President of the County Fireman's Association.  And I'll be running the first meeting of 2020 as the President will not be attending due to a medical issue.

Cold and windy again......I hate winter....

Prayers for all in need.  Back at it....

[Sturgeon-Phish]

Kev - Praise be to God!  Now healing prayers!

Jim

[Buckeye Riveter]

Kev.... Great news! Make sure she stays on her pain medicine as prescribed, no more, no less. 

Below is an additional photo of the flooring in the B&O Blue and Grey station room.  The contractor had his youngest son put down the floor. He called his dad for help a couple times.

 

 

[dbaker48]

WOW!!  That is really great NEWS, Kev!!!  Hopefully a speedy recovery!!

[dougdagrump]

Great News Kev !

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

Great news, Kev!  Hope for a speedy recovery.  Good day at work.  Weather warmer.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[KRM]

Long day guys,,,,,,,,,,,but a good day!!!!

Wifey up-date. We got up at 4:00am and checked in at 6;00
She went in the operating room at 7:30 and the doctor was talking to me at 9:00. he said everything went good and that her hip was in real, real bad shape. one of the worst he has seen and he does a lot of them. He should know, he has had both of his hips replaced and it gives him some extra insite.

He also said she should feel much better in two weeks and be back to normal in six weeks. He told me I could split for a couple of hours till she got out of recovery and into a room on the second floor. So I came home to throw the cat out and get something to eat before I got back there around 10:45. They had her up and walking this afternoon by 2:00. She seems to be doing good and we hope she can come home tomorrow afternoon. She is eating again but tired.
 
Thanks again to all of you for all your support.

Beat and want to get some sleep. 

[Sturgeon-Phish]

 

Good Evening from a beautiful clear 46°F Southern Ohio,

 

Showered up and waiting on 1900.  I’ve got all but my exit interview tomorrow at 1600.  Really looking forward to the new/old job. 

 

I may work on some decorating tonight especially if I can draft some help. 

 

Buckeye - I like the flooring too.  I’d like to replace the carpet in the basement with it.

 

NWF - Rotating shift may be in the future, but for now straight dayshift.

 

Kev - special prayers for your bride and her caregivers and surgeons

 

Good night and may God bless you and your families

 

Jim

 

[anjdevil2]

Good afternoon!

My #2 God daughter and her girlfriend arrived last night from Cali and they are a welcome sight.  Missed my 2 girls!!  Dad are pretty good but went to bed about 730 and appeared to be out the rest of the night.  My God Daughter stood the watch last night while he slept.  Had a fire call at 1100 but I barely remember hearing it, I've been tired as of late, doing double duty at work then Dad/ fire stuff at home. 

Tonight is the County Fire Meeting and Elections. 

I'm the only one running for 1st Vice President, so that will be a shoo in...lol.  The usual anarchy will continue during the meeting as always.  Next week is Line/Exec Meeting then Regular Meeting Night with Elections and that, my friends is a storm brewing....lol.  Hope to put in some Firehouse tree selling time on Saturday.

Daughter has requested the conventional Polar Express rather than the LionChief, so I have found everything and when the tree is up Saturday Night, I will accomodate her.

Thanks for the prayers for Dad.  Youse giz are the bestest!!

Prayers for those in need......

Busy day, so off I go, will check back later

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Partly sunny & 40 along the Patterson Creek cut-off.

Monday - tree up.

Tuesday - North Pole village up.

Wednesday - feet up.

Best wishes for Mrs. KRM tomorrow, and a speedy recovery.

Hoping 88 gets the job he likes.

Glad Phish got the job he wants.

[Buckeye Riveter]

lion88roar

Buckeye - layout looks nice! What flooring did you go with?

 

Thanks 88. The flooring is a vinyl plank flooring found at Home Deport. Our contractor recommended it for the basement.

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

Busy day at work.  Went to see Mister Rogers movie tonight.  Tom Hanks is great.  Movie is darker than I expected.  Lots of changes going on around here on the pot.  Hope everything works out for the best.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[Northwoods Flyer]

Sturgeon-Phish

 

I am going back to the project and position I left in April 2016. I am excited to get back into Nuclear Enrichment R&D.  Besides being very interesting the work week will be 40 hours rather than the 50+ hours I’ve had for the past 3 ½ years. 

 

Jim 

Congratulations Jim/Phish

I can't imagine what you will do with all that extra time.    I hope that this means that you also are on a single shift instead of bouncing around.  I look forward to more of your posts.

Northwoods Flyer

[KRM]

Good afternoon,

 A hello to Richard and Mike.

 Where is Roy and what has happened to Rob? 

Rich, prayers for your dad. It is hard no matter when you have to go through it.

Brent, happy job hunting. Glad those days are behind me.

Phish, back to 40 hours sound good!

Progress is looking good Buckeye!!!

Fifey, those low pressure shut offs are fine but most deep water well pumps can keep 8 to 10PSI even with a leak so it may not do it. They are more for a shallow well where they may run dry. But for the money I agree with Banks, that it is a feature worth the money. Next switch I get will have it.

 I did a flush out our hot water tank today, should have done it about two years ago. The heater is 4 years old and did need it.

We have everything set to go for wifey’s hip replacement tomorrow. Won’t know what time till after 5:00pm today so I will be off the grid for a day or two till she gets settled back in. We got the tree up yesterday and wife is decorating it today. Checking things off the list.

Weather is fair here but next week down to the single digits. Oh well it is December.

Best Get.

[lion88roar]

Afternoon Fellas

Been a long while since my last post. Life got away from me.

Got laid off from work back in September before the big move. So been job hunting since, and working on the new house. Got the under and over cabinet lights installed, and just finished the new backsplash this morning. Have cabinets ordered for behind the wetbar to give us storage for glasses and liquids . Also have wine racks for the wine cellar on order. Both should be arriving in the next week or so.

Kids are doing well, and so is TheQ.

Fife - glad you got the waterpump sorted! Doesn't surprise me in the least.

Buckeye - layout looks nice! What flooring did you go with?

[Sturgeon-Phish]

 

Good afternoon from a cloudy 36°F Southern Ohio,

 

Wow, December already!  An up-date on why I’ve been so busy, I am changing jobs.  I am going back to the project and position I left in April 2016. I am excited to get back into Nuclear Enrichment R&D.  Besides being very interesting the work week will be 40 hours rather than the 50+ hours I’ve had for the past 3 ½ years.  As it turned out my interview in mid-October was with people who I hired and had worked for me in the past.  I am going through the exit process this week and will start the new job this coming Monday.

 

Richard - Welcome to the pot

 

May God bless you and your families (special prayers for your Dad Rich)

 

Jim

 

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

Very quiet day at work.  Cold weather.  Got MR and Trains.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[anjdevil2]

Hey good morning......
Schedule has been absolutely crazy last 4 days, I did cook most of the day on T-Day.  Got to bed late.  Tried to sleep in a bit on Friday, got cut short, did some work on the layout and cleaned up in prep for Jenni's niece and nephew.  Spent some time with Dad at the house.  The kids did come and look at the layout for a bit, then to Mickey D's for dinner and off to the Firehouse for a ride on the ladder truck with Santa Claus.  We got pictures, hot chocolate and the kids got some ornaments for the tree.  Got home late as we had to round trip the kids an hour south and back.  

Saturday stayed at the house for the majority of the day, Dad is not feeling it.  Saturday night, Jenni made dinner and tried to go to bed early, some idiot that lives next door got drunk and hit the side of the house at 1230 AM and we were up until 3 with the police and all that.  Hit and run, they better hope I don't find out who the MF'r is, I'll bury him in the back freakin' yard.....

So that sets up Sunday as we were SUPPOSED to leave at 10 for the Edison show and didn't leave until 1230, slept late....Jenni bought a Z scale Christmas set and some N scale stuff and me? 2 trucks....since we were late we didn't get to see the full show and didn't find what I needed.   Well, there is always February I guess.  Spent most of the night at Mom and Dad's had left overs and fixed Jenni's wipers.  Sat with Dad a while as well.  Prospects are so-so.  No more chemo as he is weak enough as it is.  Trying to get him to eat, we suspect that the radiation on his scapula nicked the esophagus and that is is causing him the eating issues.  We are just waiting on the barium results.

Thanks for remembering Dad, this is a long road....and prayers for all in need.

Looks like you all had a great T-Day, that is fabulous!!

Doing double duty for work, expect to be in Virginia Beach on the 15th through the 20th......

Back to work, will be checking in later.....