Jumijo wrote: Tomorrow we will be joined by some good friends about 4 pm for Christmas dinner at our house (we alternate each year). Traditional fare with turkey, dressing, mashed potatos, veggie dish, cranberry sauce, brown & giblet gravy, pumpkin pie, and chocolate pie (both pies homemade - yum!).
Tomorrow we will be joined by some good friends about 4 pm for Christmas dinner at our house (we alternate each year). Traditional fare with turkey, dressing, mashed potatos, veggie dish, cranberry sauce, brown & giblet gravy, pumpkin pie, and chocolate pie (both pies homemade - yum!).
remember there are two bags of guts in every bird(turkey) Line from a stupid song I heard once.
Family is having spiral cut ham, me on the otherhand am going to have optifast shakes
wrmcclellan wrote: Tomorrow we will be joined by some good friends about 4 pm for Christmas dinner at our house (we alternate each year). Traditional fare with turkey, dressing, mashed potatos, veggie dish, cranberry sauce, brown & giblet gravy, pumpkin pie, and chocolate pie (both pies homemade - yum!).
Seems we have the same menu planned for tomorrow, Roy!
Just got done watching A Holiday Affair. Great Lionel 2343s featured! Good movie. First time I've seen it.
Off to family's house now for Christmas Eve dinner and presents.
Merry Christmas!
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Merry Christmas
To all my friends here on the "pot"!
Still here at work, supposed to leave here at 4pm. Get out of here, take a nap then off to church for Midnight Mass (which, for he first time in recent memory, it is actually at Midnight!), which we will leave the abode at 10:30pm. Carols at 11:30 Mass at 12:00. Then, a short nap, help Santa wrap presents, then another short nap, I'm sure my 15 y/o will get us out of bed about 6 or so, unwrapping the morning. I'll start cooking at 11 or so. Turkey Dinner with all the trimmings (just had no more cash for pie...). Should crash face first into the bed by 6pm. Of course, making sure I get my Christmas Story fix during the day. Probably pop in my favorite It's a Wonderful Life. Funny, I haven't seen all of it yet...this year....
Please remember those who protect us, Fire Police and Military, they are there for us while we party...
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
MERRY CHRISTMAS ALL!
Hope everyone is having a relaxing Christmas Eve! I know we are!
Got my shopping completed last night as they kicked me out of the store. The better half will do well this year! He-who-is-14 is at high alert status and as Don B might say - he is throwing off sparks. She-who-is-16 is at work. She gets off in time to join us for our traditional Christmas Eve dinner out (Texas Land and Cattle Co - guess what we are having!) and then we head to church for the 9 pm Christmas Eve services - where she-who-is-16 sings in the choir. Our church has 5 services today culminating with the midnight service.
Have a great day all!
Regards, Roy
Merry Christmas to all on the pot from the other side of the pond.
Thank you all for your help and encouragement in building our gamesroom/train layout.
Took the lad to see Golden Compass this afternoon. Good film but it ends rather to soon. We are both stuffed with popcorn .
Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow with family and friends and of course lots of trains.
Nick
I am a big fan of old sci-fi films and the godzilla films as well, used to be on on saturdays growing up. I miss channel 10 Nite owl theater always had some good films late at night on weekends.
Merry Christmas everyone.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Merry Christmas to ALL
Hope everyone has a joyus day and a safe holiday!!!
(Still waiting to get my CTT, to see the articles that everyone has posted about.)
Don
Gentlemen and ladies of the coffee pot,
I don't post often, but I enjoy reading your posts. The warmth, humor and support I feel here is why I know model railroading is the best hobby in the world.
A very Merry and Blessed Christmas to you all and a Joyous and Prosperous New Year!!!
Dan
MERRY CHRISTMAS to all on the Coffee Pot.
Bruce- Good to see you posting again. How's the Yellow Corvair doing???? Jim A is wishing for a Red Corvair for Christmas. Sounds like you've been very busy indeed. Maybe your layout will be in a Future CTT after it is finished???? Take Care all & have a nice day.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
"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
weldman87 wrote: Merry Christmas to every one. Spanky bird I have a question about your home town. I work in eastlake, and pass the willoughby coal company and see a train car in the yard there. Do you know if you can stop in and look at the car? do you know the history about the car? Thanks
Merry Christmas to every one.
Spanky bird I have a question about your home town. I work in eastlake, and pass the willoughby coal company and see a train car in the yard there. Do you know if you can stop in and look at the car? do you know the history about the car? Thanks
Yes you can stop and visit the car.
Beginning December 1, 2007 the new Willoughby Area Welcome Center will be open in the historic train car located at Willoughby Coal & Garden Center, 3872 Erie Street. The Welcome Center is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization formed to educate visitors and residents about the history and uniqueness of the Willoughby area. The Welcome Center will be open Saturdays from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Those who board the train car will find souvenirs and interesting displays such as the history of the American Freedom Train, and vintage medical artifacts commemorating the Willoughby Medical College. Additionally, a model train exhibit depicting the 1926 Interurban railway will be completed in early 2008. Anyone interested in volunteering, making a donation, or other information please call 440-942-1905.
this car was part of the American Freedom Train from the 40's (I think).
there are a few more pics of it at www.willoughbyohio.com
It was in Sharon, PA before being moved to Willoughby.
You should also make plans on stoping by 'The Western Reserve Model Railroad Musuem' in Mentor.
I am a person with a very active inner child. This is why my wife loves me so. Willoughby, Ohio - the home of the CP & E RR. OTTS Founder www.spankybird.shutterfly.com
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
laz57
Almost forget to mention this -
A Holiday Affair (1950) will be playing on Turner Classic Movies this afternoon at 1:45. Don't miss it. Lionel trains play an important role in the film. Post war Lionel trains!
Jim
Good morning from New England!
It's 8:55 and I just woke up! What an odd feeling! The day is half over! Last thing I remember, Santa was leaving my kids a message on the phone's answering machine. The old elf seems to have a southern drawl!
Great to see Lisa posting! Thanks for the kind words, Lisa!
Bruce, is that a Corvair I see?!
Jimmy Jumijo
Buckeye Riveter wrote: Merry Christmas!
Morning all. More Snohio for Ohizo. Merry Christmas
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Morning Folks.
Back home safe and sound after a journey to Northern Virginia yesterday. Exchanged gifts and had dinner with BIL and SIL. Their youngest was sick in bed all day. We missed her lively spirit and energy. It was much too quiet without her. Dinner was awesome. My BIL is as great cook. He made a prime rib roast that was out of this world.
Have to run some errands today. Saturday AM took my son out to breakfast and our favorite restaurant is closed for an extended vacation. So we wind up at another place. Had to run out to ATM since the place did not take credit cards and I was short on cash ... Left ATM card in machine and when I tried to back up to get it, the machine had swallowed it. Also need to hit a supermarket to find a flank steak for our traditional Christmas Eve dinner. My son and I have been making this dinner since he was bout 3. That Christmas Eve the Mrs. was under the weather with a migraine. She was trying to sleep to get rid of it, so we made dinner. The main dish is rolled flank steak tournedos served with hollandaise. Yummm.
Here's hoping that everyone has a Merry Christmas. Take care. Run some trains....
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
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
Jumijo wrote: The Giants are next!Jim
The Giants are next!
Sturgeon-Phish: Congratulations on the ordination!
Merry Christmas Eve Everyone!
Kurt
Merry Christmas, Lisa and guys - hope you all have a Merry Christmas too! Sir James, we were over at friends house exchanging gifts and eating lots and lots of food! Now I'm too tired to come over tonight, so good night and talk to you tomorrow!
I had hoped to stop by and read some great Christmas stories of kids and trains and the like. Please, no reason to rehash old arguments...does not help. Forgive and move on.
God Bless,
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Good evening freinds!
I appologize for not being active on the forum lately. Been busy with family, work and most importantly my 12 step program. So much for annonimity,eh?
This doesn't mean the trains have been put on the back burner....NO WAY! I've amassed quite a few new items over the past year....some PW, some Standard Gauge and some scale O for the future big layout. 2 recent scale engines have EOB which is totally awesome for someone like me who likes crawling motive power. No more dreaded stalling on curves or inclines.
Aside from the sounds, Atlas sure has done a wonderful job on their new 0-6-0. It's good to have small engines that run so smoothly yet can still pull a 15 car train with ease. Can't wait too see how Legacy improves on the performance.
Now that outdoor work has stopped ( rebuilt the garage last summer and fall ) I can move indoors. There's a few small honey doos to finish and then I'm back to working on the attic where the new layout will be located. I will not have the head room needed for a proper room. I plan to compensate by having rolling office chairs and a table top height of about 3' to keep things generally at eye level.
I hope this note finds you all happy and healthy and sincerly wish you all a Merry Christmas.
It's good to be back!
Bruce Webster
Good evening all,
It is windy and cold in SE Indiana today. I spent the last two days at the local historical society. Saturday we had ONE visitor, but he did stay about half hour. Today we had over ten, but two of them were Lucas and his girlfriend. Jumijo, thanks for the comments on the Cheap Classic articles. Unfortunately, Lionel has stopped making most of the series that I wrote about. The only line still made is the two-bay hoppers. I have some ideas from time to time, but I have to have time to write them down. Good to hear the surgery went well for you, tmcc man, and hope your recovery goes well, too.
We have been watching Christmas movies lately. We watched "Ernest Saves Christmas" last night and "The Polar Express" last night. I also washed three vehicles yesterday as it was fairly warm outside, and I ran the 318E in the attic last night. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Evening All
It was good to hear from Lisa,hope they are well. It's been a very windy day and still at it. thankfully the edison has stayed on so far. Never did get to the trains today,watched the Lions "win" I'm not sure but I think they lost six in a row. Brutus say hi to Chewy for me.,,,Sir James
Hello All!
Colin- Glad your knee is better.
Jim A- How much will autographs cost for the current issue of CTT??.
Don B- Now you're famous as well since you've been published in CTT.[:o)
Hope that all have a very Merry Christmas & A Happy New Year. Take Care.
Just dropping by to wish everyone a very
Haven't had much time for the forum lately, so don't know much of what's going on. Hope everyone is safe, well and happy.
Colin - hope that knee heals up soon.
JimA - Congratulations on a really nice article in CTT.
DonB - saw your name there too.
Fife - really loved your article in CTT.
Gee, it's nice to show the magazine to people and say - "Hey - I kinda know these guys!"
May the spirit of CHRISTMAS endure throughout the New Year for you and yours!
Lisa
Lee Baby!
Tom Terrific and the Patriots just got done squishing the fish! The Giants are next!
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