Well, when I was a little kid I had lederhosen, but I never wore a skirt and neither did my son! LOL I was cutting my hair the other day and thought about a mohawk, but it would have to be a reverse mohawk!
Great cow pics guys. Mine are on the stacks of dvds in the bookcase, waiting for a new layout. I left them out for my daughter to enjoy.
Colin - God bless you and guide your doctor to repair your knee and heal you quickly!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
kpolak wrote: Jumijo wrote: Ok --- UNCLE! I give up. I tried to give my new car its first oil change this afternoon. I've been changing my own oil since I was 16. Well, I could not get the @#$% drain plug to budge. So for the first time in 30 years, I'm going to have a mechanic (GM) change my oil for me. I usually change the oil after the first 500 - 1000 miles, and every 3000 miles there after. I think one other time, I encountered a tight drain plug, but it was no where near as tight as this one. Is this what it's like to get old, Chief? Jumijo: I used to do the same thing, but we're leasing new cars every few years. The manual and DIC (Driver Information Center in the vehicle) (I didn't name it) will tell you approximately how much life your oil has, and when to change your oil. We lease, and I didn't need to change the oil in our Envoy for 11k miles..Just doing what the manual says. OnStar will send you e-mails on vehicle diagnostics if you sign up for them...Free.Kurt
Jumijo wrote: Ok --- UNCLE! I give up. I tried to give my new car its first oil change this afternoon. I've been changing my own oil since I was 16. Well, I could not get the @#$% drain plug to budge. So for the first time in 30 years, I'm going to have a mechanic (GM) change my oil for me. I usually change the oil after the first 500 - 1000 miles, and every 3000 miles there after. I think one other time, I encountered a tight drain plug, but it was no where near as tight as this one. Is this what it's like to get old, Chief?
Ok --- UNCLE! I give up. I tried to give my new car its first oil change this afternoon. I've been changing my own oil since I was 16. Well, I could not get the @#$% drain plug to budge. So for the first time in 30 years, I'm going to have a mechanic (GM) change my oil for me.
I usually change the oil after the first 500 - 1000 miles, and every 3000 miles there after. I think one other time, I encountered a tight drain plug, but it was no where near as tight as this one. Is this what it's like to get old, Chief?
Jumijo: I used to do the same thing, but we're leasing new cars every few years. The manual and DIC (Driver Information Center in the vehicle) (I didn't name it) will tell you approximately how much life your oil has, and when to change your oil. We lease, and I didn't need to change the oil in our Envoy for 11k miles..Just doing what the manual says. OnStar will send you e-mails on vehicle diagnostics if you sign up for them...Free.
Kurt
I signed up last week for those OnStar emails, Kurt. Haven't received one yet though. I'm thinking of pressing the blue button and asking them to loosen the freaking bolt for me!
I've always babied new engines. Probably just making more work for myself. I think I sprained my hyboid trying to get that plug loose!
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
I was comparing the number of views vs. replies on the pot...
How are the views counted? What if you view the pot 10-times a day?
fifedog wrote:tmcc - After reading your post, I don't have a knee problem. Ouch! Good luck.
Bite your tongue and walk away, Jim...
Brutus: Thought of you in the grocery today...A father with his 2-YO son, and 4-YO daughter were out shopping. Everyone in dresses er.. uhh...the boys wore kilts...utilikilts to be exact, and sandles. Oh ya, the father was sporting a mohawk. Ya gotta love Ann Arbor. Nice family, his kids and my kids were taking turns being shy to each other.
mistyk11 wrote: tmcc man wrote: Good afternoon everyone, Fife same thing happened here....but without the spilled coffee. My dad didn't set the alarm, but luckily the dog woke him up so he then woke us up. Also, how is the knee?I got worse news about my ACL yesterday. As it turns out, my ACL isn't torn, it's just NOT THERE. It split in half, and it's not connected. It's pretty much gone. The bottom of my knee is badly bruised on the inside, and there is blood around it, and in the bone. So if I want to walk correctly or stay physcially active, surgery is needed. Instead of 6 months, it will be a 9 month rehab.Hope anyone who is sick will feel better, and I also don't have any cows for my layout.Colin, I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth regarding the ACL injury...I shredded my ACL about 4 years ago during dog training. Mine was non-existent as well. I had surgery approximately 4 months after the injury and my knee has never been stronger or better. They had to completely replace mine with harvested tendon from the front of my knee so that part of my leg was open surgery. The recovery period was actually pretty quick, and that was with chasing 2 young boys and dogs. Just don't try to do too much and keep doing the post-op therapy. It is worth it. Good luck!
tmcc man wrote: Good afternoon everyone, Fife same thing happened here....but without the spilled coffee. My dad didn't set the alarm, but luckily the dog woke him up so he then woke us up. Also, how is the knee?I got worse news about my ACL yesterday. As it turns out, my ACL isn't torn, it's just NOT THERE. It split in half, and it's not connected. It's pretty much gone. The bottom of my knee is badly bruised on the inside, and there is blood around it, and in the bone. So if I want to walk correctly or stay physcially active, surgery is needed. Instead of 6 months, it will be a 9 month rehab.Hope anyone who is sick will feel better, and I also don't have any cows for my layout.
Good afternoon everyone,
Fife same thing happened here....but without the spilled coffee. My dad didn't set the alarm, but luckily the dog woke him up so he then woke us up. Also, how is the knee?
I got worse news about my ACL yesterday. As it turns out, my ACL isn't torn, it's just NOT THERE. It split in half, and it's not connected. It's pretty much gone. The bottom of my knee is badly bruised on the inside, and there is blood around it, and in the bone. So if I want to walk correctly or stay physcially active, surgery is needed. Instead of 6 months, it will be a 9 month rehab.
Hope anyone who is sick will feel better, and I also don't have any cows for my layout.
Colin, I just wanted to add my 2 cents worth regarding the ACL injury...I shredded my ACL about 4 years ago during dog training. Mine was non-existent as well. I had surgery approximately 4 months after the injury and my knee has never been stronger or better. They had to completely replace mine with harvested tendon from the front of my knee so that part of my leg was open surgery. The recovery period was actually pretty quick, and that was with chasing 2 young boys and dogs. Just don't try to do too much and keep doing the post-op therapy. It is worth it. Good luck!
kpolak wrote: Woodland Scenics.
Woodland Scenics.
Where is the sign, "EAT MORE CHICKEN"?
I think all are great cow pictures but get John F to show his stock yard. Hinges and all. Unbelievable.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
cnw1995 wrote:Geez, I have a lot of cows. Here's Pre-war Britains...
Of course you do. You do live near Chicago after all!!
Just back from a nice walk. It's warm and pleasant out there. Great day for a walk, or some stick ball, or even a ride down to the shore. In 2 months we will be eyeing the end of the year and staring at 2008!
lionroar88 wrote: Jumijo wrote: Mine are from WalmartJim,While I was at Walmart on Saturday this guy was walking around with his son who was acting up a bit. He picked him up (probably 3 or 4) and put him in the cart and said, 'Now stay put. I'm tired of chasing you through the store.' When I passed him I asked if he was going to try and get his money back... after a couple seconds he started laughing uncontrollably... when he calmed down he said, 'Thanks I needed that! Took me a second to realize what you were referring to and whether I should be offended.' I replied... 'Just seemed that you needed to laugh about the situation. Glad you took it the way I intended.'As I was walking away I thought of you, your boys, and Yaz...
Jumijo wrote: Mine are from Walmart
Mine are from Walmart
Thanks Brent...I'll have to remember that the next time mine decides she's the parent. I'll wait until a few people are around, and exclaim...That's it, I'm putting you back on the shelf!
lionroar88 wrote:Thanks for clearing that up Chief... I'm sure a certain New Englander would have had too much fun calling you 'Francis'... of course there are others here that would have chimed in as well. Although Francis did write our National Anthem... Nice to know some people still respect history and nothing wrong with a Historical name 'specially when it has National and Family significance (sp?).Still tired...
I wouldn't do that, Brent. It would be like kicking a sick old dog. EXACTLY like kicking a sick old dog.
My wife gave me a Yaz book for our anniversary last month. It had a highlights DVD with it, so I played it for the boys. "That's the guy we always run into at the butcher's". "No dad, the guy at the butcher's is old". Kids! Next time I see him, I'll ask him if his shins have healed yet.
Don't have a cow...........man Bart simpson
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
cnw1995 wrote:John, my O scale cows are from Model Power.
Mine are from American Flyer
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And plasticville
ChiefEagles wrote: Just like Buckeye. Thinks he knows it all. Not Francis but Franklin and its III. Frankie is the IV. Real patriotic. Discovered America, patriot during the Revolution as well as inventer followed by the name of several Presidents and then the American symbol. The first name is for a Great Great Uncle who fought for the "rights of the South" and then became a doctor.Busy morning. Going to Lowe's [if it chokes me] and get the materials to do divider. Hot today but then suddenly dropping Friday to chilly and cold nights. Greenhouse to fix today. Have a good one.
Just like Buckeye. Thinks he knows it all. Not Francis but Franklin and its III. Frankie is the IV. Real patriotic. Discovered America, patriot during the Revolution as well as inventer followed by the name of several Presidents and then the American symbol. The first name is for a Great Great Uncle who fought for the "rights of the South" and then became a doctor.
Busy morning. Going to Lowe's [if it chokes me] and get the materials to do divider. Hot today but then suddenly dropping Friday to chilly and cold nights. Greenhouse to fix today. Have a good one.
I've chased after some cows in my time, but never a toy one!!
'till now!
John Baker
Good morning from a sunny and much-cooler Chicago - 'Indian summer' is over here -though on behalf of the American League Central, I hope the other Indians continue to win. Didn't get to run the Zepp or other trains last night. Spent my entire commute browsing http://trainmarket.com - I got the idea that some of the 4-wheel Marx or AF O gauge cars might work on a British outline layout... Jim A, a curse on that parking-space-stealing-helot!
Mornin' boys. Feels like August 9th, not October 9th, here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Had a good time in West-by-GOD-Virginia over the weekend. Went to the Burlington Apple-Butter Festival on Saturday, looked at some property up in the hills, took a drive out by Lake Alpine (Terra Alta,WV). Hey, while there caught an eastbound CSX growling up out of Cranberry Grade. Folks, that is one of those "gotta see it" events.
Oh, and went to church Sunday ...AND took our Pastor out for lunch on Monday . Y'all are covered til SPRING!
Came back rested and relaxed, until the HEARTBREAKERS woke up late for school this morning...and I spilled my first cup of coffee down my side sitting in the car...Oh well, good to be back.
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 70s. Today will probably be the last day for high school soccer as far as I am concerned. "My" soccer girls will probably get pounded big time tonight. The weather should be nice, which will be different than most sectional games I have been to. At least I will be busy reffing this Saturday for the youth games as Lucas and I are booked for three games each. It may be a little cool in the morning, but it should warm up nicely. I did go to the YMCA and and we watched "Dancing with the Stars". There was a nice load of bran muffins on the dining car from "Points East" this morning. I noticed a lot of comments about electrical issues. The main issue with working with electricity is making sure the circuit breakers are off before working on anything. 110 can bite. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cloudy 64 degrees. Going up to 77 today, with a chance of some rain. Cooling down.
Today, I have to run a few errands and start putting the outside in order for the cold weather. Need to clean out the shed. Nothing major. Maybe later, I will run trains. Need to.
Indians beat the Yankees last night. Great game. Now, they will play for the American League Pennant. Good Bye, Joe Torre.
Well, the Dining car just rolled in. Breakfast. Be back later.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
Chuck
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