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Posted by fifedog on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 5:12 PM

Evenin' boys.  Spent the day ridin' from railyard to railyard, but didn't get too many good pics.  A light dusting of snow made everything pretty...trains just wouldn't comply.

88 - It sounds like your spouse is trying to keep you focussed.  If nothing else, maybe you'll get a few ideas on benchwork and lighting. 

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 5:31 PM

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Of course my EE course provided the best training.  I can put the batteries in my flashlight so I can see down the sewer manholes. 

Buckeye - I have it on good authority that you got help to put those batteries in the flashlight Wink [;)]

Beautiful here today - sunny and 75 Cool [8D].Same for next couple of days - then it goes to 210.

Hope all are doing well or getting better.

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 5:31 PM
Hey you Yankees get the snow stuff cleaned up before week after next.  Well, garden is fixed.  Limed, treated and disked.  Rows run for corn and onions [planted].  Lettuce and spinich sown.  Yards limed and front fertilized.  Tired.  Picked up pizza for wife and I for dinner.  Her car is gassed and oil checked [needs changing soon].  Will try to get last load of pinestraw in truck and water greenhouse before I go to Charlotte BPS tomorrow.  Dewey, should try to do a swing into Greensboro and visit with you.  Don't have to leave as early as usual to get to Charlotte.  Gene Autry show today at noon [eating lunch] had a lot of trains in it.  Later.

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Posted by csxt30 on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 5:45 PM

 ChiefEagles wrote:
Hey you Yankees get the snow stuff cleaned up before week after next. 

  Gene Autry show today at noon [eating lunch] had a lot of trains in it.  Later.

Good Evening Everyone !!

It's going to be 50 degrees up here next week, but will go down to freezeing in the South !! Laugh [(-D] 

Gene Autry started out on the RR as a Telegrapher !!  Smile [:)] He was from Ohio too !! Laugh [(-D]

Hope everyone has a nice evening !!

Thanks, John                          ( let's see if The Chief will believe that one !! )

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 6:00 PM
 csxt30 wrote:

 ChiefEagles wrote:
Hey you Yankees get the snow stuff cleaned up before week after next. 

  Gene Autry show today at noon [eating lunch] had a lot of trains in it.  Later.

Good Evening Everyone !!

It's going to be 50 degrees up here next week, but will go down to freezeing in the South !! Laugh [(-D] 

Gene Autry started out on the RR as a Telegrapher !!  Smile [:)] He was from Ohio too !! Laugh [(-D]

Hope everyone has a nice evening !!

Thanks, John                          ( let's see if The Chief will believe that one !! )

Hopalong Cassidy was from Ohio too. So was William S. Hart.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 6:34 PM
 fifedog wrote:

Evenin' boys.  Spent the day ridin' from railyard to railyard, but didn't get too many good pics.  A light dusting of snow made everything pretty...trains just wouldn't comply.

88 - It sounds like your spouse is trying to keep you focussed.  If nothing else, maybe you'll get a few ideas on benchwork and lighting. 



Fife... Oh a wise guy???

Yeah she tries and I rebel!  LOL!!!  Actually I have decided to try my hand at building a concealed door for the train room... Smile [:)]

BTW - Here's what you have to look forward to next week:






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Posted by CSXect on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 6:40 PM
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Posted by laz 57 on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 6:46 PM

Hey GIZ,

   Ran trains this after for about an hour, all was good.  Just got in taking dog for walk still cold at 20.  No wind though so ok. 

  Got to go watch shooting show on the Outdoor Channel.

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Posted by 1688torpedo on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 7:23 PM
 Laz- That shooting show should be interesting if Barney Fife shows up with his One-Bullet Gun!Wink [;)]Tongue [:P]Clown [:o)] Chief- I'm sure the Giz will save some Snow for you in Pennsylvania.Wink [;)]Wink [;)]Clown [:o)] & they'll teach you how to build a Snowman as well.Wink [;)]Smile [:)] Buckeye- Lafayette,Indiana sounds like an interesting place to visit.Hope you have a nice time there. Prayers & good wishes for all who need them. Take Care.
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Posted by CSXect on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 8:04 PM
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Afternoon all.  Got ready early this AM and buddy drove up.  Then he had to rest as he had just eaten a biscuit from Hardees. 

Hardees rocks, have to drive pretty far South or way North of Columbus to find one have you been to a White Castels? I think the Southern version is called Crystals.

If you find yourself in Columbus and need to soaber up White Castles coffee will do the trick or if you can find a Tee Jays country place try the barnnyard buster eggs(to order)biscuits and hash browns or home fries smothered in sausage gravy,Dinner [dinner]

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Posted by Brutus on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 9:55 PM

Went to dinner with friends after work.  Finally feeling better, but still a little tired.  My wife and daughter went to pick up their girlscout cookies so they could get them ready to deliver and when they got home I found out my daughter got sick and threw up at the lady's house.  Then, she steps into our bathroom and doesn't make it - messed up the entire floor somehow.  What a mess.  Anyway, my wife cleaned it up while I got her cleaned off and showered.  She seemed like she was feeling better after she was cleaned up, so hopefully it was just a sour stomach or something!!!  Praying for all those who are sick and need help.  Just heard Marvel killed off Captain America.  Also heard from a comic fan that The Punisher is going to put on Captain America's suit and take over.  If you didn't know, Cap's side lost the recent Civil War over licensing and control of super heroes.

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Wednesday, March 7, 2007 10:31 PM
 wrmcclellan wrote:

 Buckeye Riveter wrote:
Of course my EE course provided the best training.  I can put the batteries in my flashlight so I can see down the sewer manholes. 

Buckeye - I have it on good authority that you got help to put those batteries in the flashlight Wink [;)]

Roy, I aced that class.  I only needed help with replacing the bulb, but that was another class.

 

Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum. Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by dbaker48 on Thursday, March 8, 2007 12:43 AM
 Blueberryhill RR wrote:

Gene Autry started out on the RR as a Telegrapher !!  Smile [:)] He was from Ohio too !! Laugh [(-D]



Hopalong Cassidy was from Ohio too. So was William S. Hart.

 

Sure seems that there is a lot of people FROM Ohio !!

Must be a great place to be FROM

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Posted by John Bakeer on Thursday, March 8, 2007 2:12 AM

0800 in a mild cloudy Stockport. The Lilac tree outside my home has been in bloom for a week.

Nick,Thanks, looks like you put a lot of effort into the research. I shall take your advice and follow your lead.

Hey guys; found I have family in Cleveland???OHIO!!

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Posted by mitchelr on Thursday, March 8, 2007 5:05 AM

Good morning from a mighty cold Gettysburg where my thermometer is reading 2.5 degrees Farenheit.  AKKevinT - close the door would 'ya, enough with the cold, snow, and ice.  We got about 4 inches of the white stuff in our area yesterday.

Mrs. is finally home.  Her girlfriend does not have a dissecting aorta and they will monitor her heart valve for now.  Will need close follow-up with a cardiologist.  Good news for now.My buddy Dave is still in the  hospital getting dialysis.  Dr.'s are waiting for results from kidney biopsy to determine course of action and see if kidneys will recover.

Take care,

Mitch 

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, March 8, 2007 5:53 AM

Good morning from New England!

We ran some trains last night. Our 2025 pulled a long coal drag with ease. The engine is one good puller! All our hopper cars are now filled with coal.

Not much new to report. I got a haircut yesterday, and even though I specifically asked for a trim, she chopped off a lot more hair than I wanted to.  Oh well, it grows back...

It's now almost daybreak when I head off to work. That's a good sign! 

I lost out on a 736 on Ebay last night by $2.50! I need to get a home computer! These snipers are killing me!!! 

jefelectric - How are those L&NE Alcos running for you?

Have a great day, everyone.

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, March 8, 2007 6:15 AM

HI GIZ,

  It was ZERO 0 this morning driving to school.

Anyway HAPPY FRIDAY EVE.

All have a good one.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Thursday, March 8, 2007 6:21 AM

Good morning all,

It is sunny with temps rising to the 40s in SE Indiana.  I went to the YMCA and watched "Lost" last night.  Lucas had to work so it was a quiet night at home.  I have a class tomorrow so I may be late checking in with the coffeepot tomorrow.  The breakfast was the usual deal with nothing special so I hope it gets better as it heads to "Points East".  I sent e-mails to both Lionel and MTH with various questions earlier in the week and have not had a reply from either one.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, March 8, 2007 6:36 AM

Good morning from Close by the Wabash, In famed Hoosierland, where is is clear and cold this fine morning.

The KNACK has been recharged.  I am heading home. 

Last night I had supper with the Coach.  He is doing fine, but his wife Pat, has really had a tough time.

I had a great time seeing my childhood friend Jim again this year.  Jim is a County Commissioner from back home.  We both had Lionel Trains as a kid, but our claim to fame is our horsemanship.  As kids we would saddle it up and let her rip.  (Please note we did not wear helmets.) 

Off to Cincinnati tomorrow for a Saturday meeting. 

Chuck, You are doing a great job keeping the Chief at bay and out of Buckeyeland.  I thought he might try to sneak across the river while I was gone, but so far it is obvious he doesn't want to tangle with you.  Although I really like or friends to the east in Pennsylvania, they are really at a disadvantage without the river to keep the Chief out of their great state. (Or are they a commonwealth?)

See ya down the tracks,

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, March 8, 2007 6:48 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cold, sunny 8 degrees outside. Going up to 39 today, with sunshine all day. They are saying that it will hit 62 by next week. I have to see this, to believe it. Still have about 4 inches of snow on the ground.

Today, I will try again, to go grocery shopping in Cambridge. The roads are good and I want to get this done. Later, this afternoon, I may work on the layout, for a few hours. I am making some roads from roofing paper, just to see how they will look. So far, looks good.

Dining car has arrived from " points west ", and is well stocked. Time to have breakfast. Be back later.

Y'all have a great Thursday.

Chuck

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, March 8, 2007 7:28 AM
 Buckeye Riveter wrote:

Good morning from Close by the Wabash, In famed Hoosierland, where is is clear and cold this fine morning.

The KNACK has been recharged.  I am heading home. 

 

 

AH MY SHORONA!

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 8, 2007 7:44 AM

Good morning from the Bluegrass!!  It's clear and cool, and we had a little frost on the widows this morning.  No trains last night, Sad [:(] but had a nice long theological, philosophical conversation with one of my church members who is a bit......umm.....un-Orthodox; in the very real sense of the work.  Then I watch a show on the Celtic warriors, fell asleep on the couch during that one and woke up at 3am! Dead [xx(]  Might run the train today when the young'un gets home from school. 

Good day all and blessings to each.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 8, 2007 7:50 AM

Good Morning All,

 I missed posting yesterday...sorry had to get to the office early.  Yesterday was sunny and 62 in the Mile High City.  The Fiance and I went to speak with the catering company we're planning to use for the wedding in July.  I believe in two weeks we'll have the tasting....woohoo.....can't wait for that.

Oh....for all stuck in cold and snowy weather.  Monday is forecasted to hit 70.  WOW  Big Smile [:D] I can't wait.

Today is more of the same at the office.  By the way....I'm an IT Manager for a large software/database company. 

I hope everyone has a terrific Thursday.

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Posted by Dr. John on Thursday, March 8, 2007 8:09 AM
 ATSJer wrote:

Good morning from the Bluegrass!!  It's clear and cool, and we had a little frost on the widows this morning.  No trains last night, Sad [:(] but had a nice long theological, philosophical conversation with one of my church members who is a bit......umm.....un-Orthodox; in the very real sense of the work.  Then I watch a show on the Celtic warriors, fell asleep on the couch during that one and woke up at 3am! Dead [xx(]  Might run the train today when the young'un gets home from school. 

Good day all and blessings to each.

Ah, the joys of ministry! Nothing like running late for a Bible study or worship service and someone grabbing you in the hallway asking you to explain supralapsarianism. Makes my brain hurt sometimes! Banged Head [banghead]

But all in all I could not see myself doing anything else. Most days its a joy and the days its not, it's usually as much my fault as anyone else. Trains certainly are therapeutic. I think every church should have a layout so the ministers could use them in counseling. E.g. "So your children don't understand you and your dog no longer speaks to you? Let's run some trains and talk about it." Wink [;)] (This said with tongue planted FIRMLY in cheek!)

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Thursday, March 8, 2007 8:42 AM

Morning all,

Sunny and cool here in Southern Ohio.  I got four trees topped yesterday, three left to do today.  Going to let it warm up a bit before I start.

Buckeye, when in Cincinnati, have you ever been to the Union Terminal Muesum?  It has a nice "S" layout and the building itself is awsome.

My Exegesis paper is on John 2:1-12; the Wedding Feast at Canna.  Previously I had read this passage dozens of times, but when applying critical analysis, it is incredible how much depth is in scripture, when you start going beyond the text.

Grandkids were up last night, ran trains with me and baked a cake with grandma.  I am amazed at how careful they are with the trains.  They like running them slow, and working the accesories.  Next generation of Toy Train lovers is developing.

Take care all

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, March 8, 2007 8:54 AM
 laz 57 wrote:
 Buckeye Riveter wrote:

Good morning from Close by the Wabash, In famed Hoosierland, where is is clear and cold this fine morning.

The KNACK has been recharged.  I am heading home. 

 

 

AH MY SHORONA!

laz57

 

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Posted by A&Y Ry on Thursday, March 8, 2007 9:08 AM

Chief

If you swing by Greensboro Thursday I will be in Cardio/Pulmonary Rehab from 10:30 until about 2:00p. But call 336-288-2317 when passing GSO to see if I'm home. I live just off North Elm St. on the North side of G'boro. Crosstown Blvds such as Wendover Ave and Cone/Benjamin Blvd intersect N. Elm St as does the old I-40/85 ["Death Valley"] around South G'boro.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 8, 2007 9:11 AM
 Dr. John wrote:
 ATSJer wrote:

Good morning from the Bluegrass!!  It's clear and cool, and we had a little frost on the widows this morning.  No trains last night, Sad [:(] but had a nice long theological, philosophical conversation with one of my church members who is a bit......umm.....un-Orthodox; in the very real sense of the work.  Then I watch a show on the Celtic warriors, fell asleep on the couch during that one and woke up at 3am! Dead [xx(]  Might run the train today when the young'un gets home from school. 

Good day all and blessings to each.

Ah, the joys of ministry! Nothing like running late for a Bible study or worship service and someone grabbing you in the hallway asking you to explain supralapsarianism. Makes my brain hurt sometimes! Banged Head [banghead]

But all in all I could not see myself doing anything else. Most days its a joy and the days its not, it's usually as much my fault as anyone else. Trains certainly are therapeutic. I think every church should have a layout so the ministers could use them in counseling. E.g. "So your children don't understand you and your dog no longer speaks to you? Let's run some trains and talk about it." Wink [;)] (This said with tongue planted FIRMLY in cheek!)

I agree!  After 10 years of ministry (working through college and now seminary) I have found that I simply "cannot" do anything else, I actually enjoyed the discussion last night, we covered a wide range areas.  He wants to ala carte a bunch of different theological thoughts under the unbrella of Christianity, mostly Eastern religion which makes our discussions pretty interesting to say the least. 

After looking at my original post, I don't want anyone to get the wrong impression.  It was supposed to be like this "No trains last night Sad [:(];...................but I did have a nice....."  The frown was to the lack of trains, not the discussion.  Just wanted to clarify.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, March 8, 2007 9:19 AM

 Sturgeon-Phish wrote:
My Exegesis paper is on John 2:1-12; the Wedding Feast at Canna.  Previously I had read this passage dozens of times, but when applying critical analysis, it is incredible how much depth is in scripture, when you start going beyond the text.

I love diving into passage like these, it always seems that when I start out I think, "yeah, I've got this thing covered."  Then when the research is done and I sit back and look, I go; "Holy smokes I didn't know that was all there."  It's always a pleasant surprise to say the least, and my Revelation 20 exegesis was phenomenal, the best part was that as I was researching it I really had to come to some critical decisions myself, which meant that I had to study 3 different interpretations of the passage and critically engage with each, which really added a lot of time and effort to the task.  But it was certainly well worth it!  Not only for the grade, but also for the real discovery that took place.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, March 8, 2007 9:32 AM
Morning all.  Spent morning photing PW steamers smoking as I drank coffee.  Going to be a new morning thing if I don't have to rush.  Run trains and drink coffee [usually watch Outdoor Channel and drink coffee].  Not in a hurry to head to Charlotte BPS.  Do not have to be there unitl 5 PM.  Going to water greenhouse and haul the pinestraw back to house.  Then get rental car delivered to me.  Dewey, will call as I get near GBoro.  I know the area some.  Got to go.  Dr. John, good saying.  OH, now we have two ministers on here.Smile [:)]  Have a good one. 

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