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Posted by fifedog on Friday, June 25, 2021 7:38 AM

Mornin' boys and girls.  Sunny and 58 this AM, in the Potomac Highlands.  Will clean and mow yard in preparation of Oldest Princess and Curly-Top visit this weekend.  I will be on the train all day tomorrow, so my evening will probably be spent with the boy in the train room. Grandma already scooped up all of her nicky-nacks from the main room.

KRM - Wasn't able to view, but I'm sure it was good.

Angel for Chief, and for those unfortunate folks in FL.

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Posted by KRM on Thursday, June 24, 2021 9:02 PM

fifedog

KRM - That is so cool! YesCowboy

 

Fife here is a link but I don't know if you can see it. I think you have to be logged into FB but even then I don't know if it will work, try it and let me know. Tks, Kev.

 This ?

https://www.facebook.com/jenhoughtalingneal/videos/10225926347207970/?__cft__[0]=AZW9aaYjUIN-FaFxCr9oOnX-K7uoIwxE4mDbf-zTJB9OiD7WohVpZNFr9k5GLmfkGiiyVAHfFC7R6-alDPBsoE0d1aXPGrwoOWwlvOAUnnDQXH72tFdbiLrbR6d5OWd7CC8&__tn__=-UK-R

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, June 24, 2021 8:42 PM

KRM - That is so cool! YesCowboy

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Posted by KRM on Thursday, June 24, 2021 8:20 PM
Our granddaughter Madyson with her horse Jax Heritage. They are good!!!!  Number 1 Rank and no faults...
Not much else from here.
 Chief I hope you got a front row seat today after all you have done for others over this last year. GOD'S speed.
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Posted by pennytrains on Thursday, June 24, 2021 6:33 PM

Banks
Here street takeovers have become popular with kids where a bunch gather at a intersection and they spin donuts with their cars. Very dangerious, your really sort of out of control. A car plowed into a restraunt near me and did a lot of damage. Do kids do this in your area?

I hear them drag racing nearby on many a summer night past the old Chevy plant.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, June 24, 2021 9:24 AM

73 and sunny. Breezy. Just came in from sitting on the porch. Got a little sun time. Not do as good as earlier yesterday. Didn't sleep last night. Sweating and yet chilling.

Up the street to a Duke facility for blood draw. Haircut near there. Month past due.

Radiation before the Pres arrives in town.

Been lying down for first time. Seems OK.

Enjoy your day.

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Thursday, June 24, 2021 8:34 AM

My doc keeps telling me - You're too old for this......

I'm still firefighting, playing softball, working on the house and cars......too old?

Too young for a rocking car.....lol

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, June 24, 2021 7:58 AM

Idea Rich, perhaps you should pick up Bocce...

             Or a nice game of checkers.

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Thursday, June 24, 2021 7:52 AM

Happy Pre Friday - 

Great day yesterday after the sun came out - 70s with very low hoomidity - 

1 for 3 yesterday - popped a calf muscle after getting out of the batters box.  yep I was out for the rest of the game, which we lost 17-24.

Nurse Jenni on the job, on Tylenol and a compression sock and ice.  3 week rehab?  We'll see.....

Roy - It's what I look forward to during the Summer, with car shows and cruises

Rest up and don't push it, CHIEF!!!!

Same weather today - 

Off to work - 

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Thursday, June 24, 2021 7:06 AM

Morning folks!

Summertime - nice and toasty out! Only 164 today!

Dennis - nearly every interection in the Dallas area is tagged with donuts. Idiots - what great adults/contributors to society they will make - right?

Banks - glad the beach trip is going well!

DJ - sorry - hope the 'tude improves soon. Have fun with the 'project'! That should help. 

Chief - take it easy - radiation, etc., really takes it out of you. Lung damage from the pnemonia is tough.

Anj - I sure miss the days of summer softball. When I was younger we had a local park where all games were pickup. I was no good but my buddies let me on the field anyway. Beers at the local watering hole afterwards were always good!

Regards, Roy

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, June 24, 2021 5:13 AM

Mornin' boys. Sunny and 50 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. We Are headed to the local flower mart today, to beef up the planters. Wifey and I went to the county fair (nearby Ft. Ashby), to take in the RODEO. Bulls won...

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Posted by smokey1 on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:00 PM

The big thing here is to get like escalades and other vehicles like that and jack up the front of the car to where it's about 2-3 feet higher than the rear. I understand N.C. has passed a law limiting the hieght difference to 4" 

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Posted by Banks on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 4:52 PM

[quote user="V8Vega"

Here street takeovers have become popular with kids where a bunch gather at a intersection and they spin donuts with their cars. Very dangerious, your really sort of out of control. A car plowed into a restraunt near me and did a lot of damage.

Do kids do this in your area?

[/quote]

Jumping intersections was a fad here several years ago. Several crashes and a couple of fatalities. Thankfully not any of the innocents.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 10:20 AM

Morning. 76 and sunny. LOW humidity. Was dragging this AM. Feeling really bad. Dogs begging to go out. Drag my hose to the door and let them out.  Sat in the chair on the porch [hose just made it]. Wow, battery recharged. Use to see photos of the TB hospitals in NC. Patients outside in the sun. Sure someone here can tell more about the sun's healing.

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 7:40 AM

Good Morning - 

Fife - Yup - been there MANY times --- lol - glad you had a nice visit!!

The Gulf side is much nicer than the Ocean side in my opinion.

Chief - Continued Prayers for your treatments

Banks - Enjoy your vacation!!

Rained for most of the afternoon and into the early evening - so we got our fill of precipitation for the week

Sunny right now - 70s and low humidity for the next 2 days - Friday all the SUMMER weather comes back - I'm good with that

Off to softball this afternoon - I should be there in plenty of time with these new hours.  Need to get that stuff together for later, did all my laundry yesterday.

The kids have a visitor at the house, so I haven't been up in the train attic - sadly with Carlisle coming up, I may not get up there until after that - I still have to replace Jenni's fuel tank and the upper door hinge pins on her Charger.....so that is on the agenda for this weekend.

Off to work - 40 minutes in and I'm lollygagging......lol

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Posted by Banks on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 6:00 AM

Hello there, 

quick check in from da beach, the rest of the gang is still sleep'n. Nice day Monday but didn't do much. Recouping from the trip and Airshow. Yesterday was a washout. Did venture to Seaside Hobbies. Bought 2 packs of RR signals as nd signs. I was the only one in the store And had a nice bull session with the owner.  Learned he was born in  Altoona moving to DE as a kid when his Dad got a job with Dupont After being laid off by the RR.

I hear people stirring. Best see what theday will bring.

Prayers for those in need

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 1:14 PM

dougdagrump
fifedog

Roy - What kinda of grass seed holds up in 188 degrees?

Astro turf !

Ha ha - be aware when it is HOT one has to water Astro Turf to cool it down...
Becky and Dougsnotta - you got that right!
Nothing to report today - just checking in!
Have a great day all!
 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 9:42 AM

Morning. 78 and cloudy. Rain today. ??? I'm on the long hose and at PC.

Not much happening. Wifey gone to shop to work until 2. Then get ready to go get zapped again.

Tomato sandwich for lunch.

Have a good day.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 9:35 AM

fifedog

Roy - What kinda of grass seed holds up in 188 degrees?

 
Astro turf !

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Posted by KRM on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 8:30 AM

Morning gang, 56 and sun on The North Bluff. Will not get above 84 in the next ten days. This cold front came in with a cost. EF3 tornado ripped up some towns in the area closer to where I used to live. A EF0 hit my sisters place and knocked over a dead tree on top of her car and she lost some of the shingles. Sounds like that will get her a new ride and roof. Smile, Wink & Grin

Sounds like a great trip Fife. Yes I like Florida but not so much in the summer.

I will end with a word of warning, If you have been exposed working in the woods to poison Oak, Ivy or Sumac and don't know it,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Don't take a leak in the woods. Crying The results are not fun!!!!!!!  Bang HeadBang Head Nuf said?

Have a good day!

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 6:29 AM

Mornin' boys. Raining and 64 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Today will be spent resting after vacation at FifePup's new abode, outside Orlando. Actually, he's closer to the Gulf now. He's a dock master on Kings Bay, and he took me to work to show me around. While we were standing on the pier, a young manatee surfaced right next to us. Pretty cool. After picking me up from Orlando/Sanford, Chris and his fiancé took me to a restaurant called Puddle Jumpers, on Lake Dora. It is a seaplane launch, and it was cool seeing them land and takeoff. Added bonus, Florida Central RR tracks run right beside the shore. Friday, took a ride over to Venice, where we met up with FifeDad, for a long overdue visit. Had dinner at Sharkey's beside the Gulf. For Father's Day, watched the Nascar race, while FifePup fixed us chicken Parma. Good eats. Nice visit to their new home, and will be heading back there in November for the wedding.

Chief - Best of luck with the "zapping". Angel

Smokey - Best of luck with the new digs. Did we call of the carpet job?

KRM - Pretty pooch!

Banks - Have fun in the sun. I didn't get any, thanks to Claudette. Grumpy

anjdevil - Continued best wishes for the nuptial pathway.

Roy - What kinda of grass seed holds up in 188 degrees?

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Posted by dougdagrump on Monday, June 21, 2021 8:56 PM

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Posted by pennytrains on Monday, June 21, 2021 4:43 PM

V8Vega
What's the advantage of larger or longer iphones than the traditional smaller size except for pictures?

It's newer and shinier and you have to be the first one to get one?  Wink

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, June 21, 2021 10:01 AM

86 degrees and guessers say 100 heat index due to humidity. 5.62 inches of rain this month.

Radiation each afternoon this week. Hope to get a portable [one like a big pocketbook you put over shoulder] O2 so I will have more freedom.

Hope all are doing good.

Later.

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Posted by Banks on Monday, June 21, 2021 9:06 AM

Hello there.

Ray.......glad to hear from you. Come back more often.

Chief glad you're back, Prayers continue.

SJ........belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY. I'd wait till 4th of July to gas up the snow blower.

Roy......El Camino progress!!!!!!

Checking in this morning from Fenwick Island DE. Haven't been talking time to post due to vacation prep. An uneventful trip down Saturday. Hope all had a good Father's Day

Spent yesterday afternoon on the OC Md. boardwalk watching the Air Show. Pretty interesting. Saw some of our latest aircraft and a P51 that was polished to look like chrome. Disappointed because the B25 was a no show. Show was capped with a 40 minute performance by the Thunderbirds.


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Posted by wrmcclellan on Monday, June 21, 2021 8:00 AM

Good morning folks!

Missed a few days. Sorta busy. Otherwise just being lazy.

Hope you had a good Father's Day.

Watched a lotta racing over the weekend.

Chief - glad you are back!

Regards, Roy

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Posted by MartyE on Monday, June 21, 2021 5:22 AM

Happy late Father's Day gents.  Been busy at work and the next 3 years looks like we'll be buried.  I guess I shouldn't complain but then again I don't want to live at work either.

Glad Chief is back home!

Not much going on.  Yesterday was the first FD without dad.  Just wasn't the same.  Kids came over for a little bit.  Got some pool time and dinner from the girls.

Stay safe everyone.

 

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Posted by KRM on Sunday, June 20, 2021 10:56 AM

Happy Fathers day Dads!!

Chief glad your home. Keep up the good work.

No real plans today, they are calling for rain but I have heard that before. Dry as toast here.

Daughter will be coming to pick up Nala later and eat a father's day meal.

So I have just been  hanging out with the Lankey legged house guest, Nala. She is getting way better, but still has a lot to learn. She likes riding in the Gator but when she is in there, there is no room for anyone else. Laugh

Have a great day!! Yes

 

 

 

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Posted by smokey1 on Sunday, June 20, 2021 8:49 AM

Morning all.

Glad chief made it back home, prayers continue for his full recovery. 

getting into the packing mode, as I'm moving around the middle of August, As long as V.A. approves the house, the inspection goes well tomorrow, & get final approval of the loan. ( have preapproval). A lot nicer home and not on a busy street. This is a nice home but noise from the street gets unbearable at times. At times it sounds like a drag strip at night. 

The new house is 2029sqft. It's about 140 miles north of where we are now. 

Hope all have a good day

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Posted by dougdagrump on Saturday, June 19, 2021 9:08 PM

Welcome home Chief !

 

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