rtraincollector - Sir, you go straight to the head of the class!!! Favorite line from Animal House, "Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!!!" Seeing that movie as a teenager warped me forever...
Looks like everyone except the Holy Roller called it a night.
Good night, Sue. That's a good dog...
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
tschmidt wrote:Evening all,Not many good games today in the NCAA but the Duke loss tonight was a pretty good upset. I am thinking of heading to the train show in Ohio this weekend. I think it's in Kirkland, just east of Cleveland. Do any of you know how to get there from I-90? I think I may head there on Saturday but I'm not sure how early it opens.Have any of you ever gotten on a kick where you look for a certain kind of train car? This winter I decided to collect the "candy" reefers from Lionel. I found the last one I was looking for tonight on an auction site. It was the Bazooka Bubble Gum Reefer. Have a good night all.TomS
Hi Tom !! The Kirtland show is just a mile south of Route 90. Get off on Route 306 & head south to the Community College on the left. If you go North, you would be going to the museum or Spankybirds house !! Let us know if you need further help !
Oh, the hours are 10 till 4 .
Thanks, John
Roger Bielen wrote: Sturgeon-Phish wrote: Still have my sliderule too, I remember a circular sliderule I had in high school, the teacher could not tell when you were just goofing off, (sorry Laz)I also have one of those. Its in a drawer around here someplace. I also have a couple of different size straight ones but nothing like the two footers the EE's used to walk around with.
Sturgeon-Phish wrote: Still have my sliderule too, I remember a circular sliderule I had in high school, the teacher could not tell when you were just goofing off, (sorry Laz)
Still have my sliderule too, I remember a circular sliderule I had in high school, the teacher could not tell when you were just goofing off, (sorry Laz)
I also have one of those. Its in a drawer around here someplace. I also have a couple of different size straight ones but nothing like the two footers the EE's used to walk around with.
ROGER, we don't have just kids goofing off we have "REAL GOOF OFFS" now.
laz57
fifedog wrote: ... Seeing that movie as a teenager warped me forever...
... Seeing that movie as a teenager warped me forever...
Well, a pretty good night in the NCAA tourney. As a big UK Wildcats fan my season has been officially been made complete with a win by my now beloved Virgina Commonwealth! Duke, gone in the opening round; fewer things make me happier. The greatest thing about it, is that Virginia Commonwealth won on a Christian Latner-esque shot to put VCU up by 2 with 1.6 seconds left on the clock. Now, if UK can just find their way out of the first round without tripping over themselves and ending up in the same place as Duke.
Oh, last night I rented a movie on pay-per view, "The Guardian" with Keven Costner, and Ashton Kutcher; appart from the glaring resemblance to "An Officer and a Gentleman" and "Top Gun", I thought it was excellent, and it really did begin to shift my opinion of the Coast Guard. As a former Army enlistee, I used to think that the Coasties were the bottom of the rung; now, I'm thinking that if my son starts looking at military service I think I'll be guiding him towards the Coast Guard. I'm thinking that it is easier to destroy and much more noble to save.
If there are any former Coasties reading this, please accept my apology for doubting ya'll. Wars happen every once and awhile, but you Coasties were doing your thing all the time. Thank you.
So That Others May Live
It may seem strange to say, but this seems like awfully familiar to what I read in the pages between Genesis 1:1 and Revelation 22:21
fifedog wrote: rtraincollector - Sir, you go straight to the head of the class!!! Favorite line from Animal House, "Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!!!" Seeing that movie as a teenager warped me forever...
Seen it to many times in fact have it on DVD think it was the best movie Jim did before his early departure from this place known as earth.
Yes I'm still warped like a lot of us. LOL. In fact I rem having toga parties because of it in the navy on shore duty in the barracks lol.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Good morning all,
It is cooler today in SE Indiana with temps only in the low 40s for the high. I got not one, but two e-mails yesterday from my Norwegian soccer friend, and she is coming to G'burg in July for a friend's wedding. Woo-hoo! Maybe, just maybe, she will get to be on my team in a league game this summer. That really made my day yesterday. It was a different kind of evening. We went to the high school for parent teacher meetings and to pick up the report card for Lucas. Three As and a B-, B, and B+, which is pretty good for him. We ate kind of late and then Lucas and one of his friends got home late from musical rehearsal and we talked to them while they ate. It was a long day, but a good one. I have meetings all afternoon offsite so it will be a long day at work. Dining car had a regular breakfast this morning and it is headed to "Points East". Formula 1 racing starts this weekend. I hope the American driver, Scott Speed, does well. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
rtraincollector wrote: fifedog wrote: rtraincollector - Sir, you go straight to the head of the class!!! Favorite line from Animal House, "Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor?!!!" Seeing that movie as a teenager warped me forever...Seen it to many times in fact have it on DVD think it was the best movie Jim did before his early departure from this place known as earth.Yes I'm still warped like a lot of us. LOL. In fact I rem having toga parties because of it in the navy on shore duty in the barracks lol.
Thank you sir! May I have another?
lionroar88 wrote:ATSJer,The Coast Gaurd truely is a defensive military service, their primary mission is to ensure the security of US Coasts and to ensure that our waterways remain safe and passable. Also wanted to point out that ALL our servicemen and women do their jobs everyday, even in peacetime (not sure that really has ever existed). Our military's size serves as a deterant to any country wanting to attack us and take away our freedom and liberty.Brent
Hey Lionroar, I understand all of these things, but there seems to be a difference between traing in peacetime (what the big 4 do) and what the Coasties do, which is continual patroling etc. Remember I was in the Army too, so I'm familiar with all the concepts, its just that I used to dog on the Coasties a lot, but I'm developing a new respect for them. Also, while the Coasties ensure the waterways, it seems that their job is bigger than that, i.e. drug enforcement, rescue ops, etc. Didn't want to start a debate, I just wanted to tip my hat to some servicemen and women who tend to get slighted. I don't want to lift them up higher than any others, just wanted to give them a boost so that they are at least equal.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a dark and rainy 32 degrees. Going up to only 34 today, with rain turning to snow. That makes sense. ???
Today, is another stay at home day. I want to spend some time, working on the layout and finish putting away tools. Ran trains for awhile yesterday. I have to make some adjustments on a switch. Won't trip when train wheels touch it. New CTT truck looks good on layout.
Dining Car is here from " points west ". All aboard.
Y'all have a great Friday.
Chuck
Good morning from a ridiculously cold Chicago where I spent yesterday afternoon fashioning a skateboard ramp for the teenage boy... boy, those model railroading skills sure come in handy. I'm trying to find someone to go to the O scale (2 rail) show this weekend in Arlington Heights. I think it's mostly vendors and models but I figure I can always learn from my 2 rail brethren - maybe there'll be traction.
Roy, that's just what I needed - a dad's eye perspective on The 300 - I think my boy is in exactly the same 'place' as yours.Bruce, I've seen Varneys referenced in old modeling mags - it would be neat to see one. Looks like you're improving it.
TomS. Great to hear from you. I sometimes get on car 'kicks' - like collecting Corgi Birneys. I've been successfully resisting them of late though.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Chuck, I cannot believe the boys in Pennsylvania are getting their shorts all in a knot because the Chief is coming to visit. Every time he shows up in Buckeyeland, it takes months for us to put the place back to normal. Of course, since he is on his company's expense account, and I am one of their customers, you would think he would pick up the tab, but noooooooooo. If those guys in PA were smart they would tell the Chief that they are all thinking about buying a boat battery charger, I bet the expense account would take a big hit. Food and wine would flow!
Again, the South let me down. Duke you bumpkins !!!
If you haven't taken a look at Marty's video, please do so. I really like the animation video. The music was great.
Has anyone heard from Reggie?
and of course
Happy St. Patrick's Day.
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
I really like the model building of the model train building. That little train going around in the window was awesome.
Wes
Morning all. Hope everyone is doing well considering the weather. It is a bit cool out and rainy. It is in the mid 60s and going into the upper 70s. It has been a long week and I am looking forward to getting done. Only have a few minor cases to finish up and then it's time to get the kids. I hope to have a little fun with them before it hits nap time (then they get cranky and the fun ends).
Chief, hope you do well on your excursion into hostile territory. They may be yanks, but at least they have a number of train stores up that way. Don't let them get the best of you though, they can be sly.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
HI GIZ,
Well it was 76 on Wednesday and now its 29 with 6-10 inches of SNOW coming. Wish it was next weekend when DA CHIEF was coming to PA.
Gun show tommorrow if weather is ok?
TGIF.
YEA!!!!! EARLY DISMISAL !!!!!! Going home to play with trains.
Laz,
Good for you! Make sure all that cold white stuff is gone by York!
Sunny and 70's for today here in beautiful N. Texas. The weeds are growing like crazy.
Last day of Spring Break. Last day they get to lounge around in bed. Back to school on Monday .
Have a great day all!
Regards, Roy
lionroar88 wrote:Now what would I do with a boat battery charger? I don't even own a boat! xxI guess I could buy one and use it as a boat anchor, but then again I don't own a boat so I guess that's out of the question too... Guess I could buy one and send it to Buckeye, seeing how he is coming down to knock the hole in the foundation for the basement easement... But then again I could just save my money and use it to buy train stuff at York! Yeah that's the ticket! Train stuff! Sorry Buckeye you've been trumped by trains!Brent
Brent, you have missed my point entirely. You only need to tell the Chief that you are thinking about a boat battery charger and the wine and food should flow very freely at your big luncheon party. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. You will still have bucks for York!!! What a great plan for you and all of my buddies in PA.
Or you can tell him, that you heard that Buckeye is going to be buying a huge boat that needs at least four on-board chargers. That should be good for at least one free beer.
Buckeye Riveter wrote: lionroar88 wrote:Now what would I do with a boat battery charger? I don't even own a boat! xxI guess I could buy one and use it as a boat anchor, but then again I don't own a boat so I guess that's out of the question too... Guess I could buy one and send it to Buckeye, seeing how he is coming down to knock the hole in the foundation for the basement easement... But then again I could just save my money and use it to buy train stuff at York! Yeah that's the ticket! Train stuff! Sorry Buckeye you've been trumped by trains!BrentBrent, you have missed my point entirely. You only need to tell the Chief that you are thinking about a boat battery charger and the wine and food should flow very freely at your big luncheon party. NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. You will still have bucks for York!!! What a great plan for you and all of my buddies in PA.Or you can tell him, that you heard that Buckeye is going to be buying a huge boat that needs at least four on-board chargers. That should be good for at least one free beer.
Hi guys,
Almost made it early enough to say good morning, but spent to much tome reading the posts.
TomS, Haven't seen you post for a while, or maybe I just missed it, sometimes this forum gets ahead of me if I miss a day or two.
We are getting a real wet snow, 3-6 predicted here, we are South of Laz.
Not much train activity, to cumbersome with one hand.
Take care,
HI Guys,
Just wanted to give you all a heads up, my home computor is still down. I have been out of town most of the week and now have to work both Sat and Sunday, so don't have the time to fix it yet.
So I won't be able to start the Sunday phot fun this weekend.
tom
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
John ( csxt30 ).....The package came today. Very nice.
It will be hanging in my Train Room, next to Buckeye's picture.
Blueberryhill RR wrote: John ( csxt30 ).....The package came today. Very nice.It will be hanging in my Train Room, next to Buckeye's picture.
Anytime you want that picture autographed, just let me know. It would be my pleasure.
Battery Charger!!!!!!!!!!!!!!???????
Go to run. Funny all yu Yanks are getting snowd. I am not. Bosie is going into the 70's. Long day yesterday. Got to bed at 2:30 Am EDT [12:30 MDT]. Slept late. Later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
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