Colin (tmcc man),
London is the capital city of the UK-England. France is a quite large European country who's capital city is Paris.
You can now travel from centre to centre of these two great cities by train in half the time it takes to fly.
John Baker
Marty, Best wishes to the misses for a speedy recovery, but listen to the Doc's and don't push it.
Now for you halloween fans, drop into the Bay of E and do a halloween search in "O" scale. There is someone out of P'burgh selling some custom made halloween cars that I would love to be able to justify buying (but I mite borrow some of his ideas). I especially like the Witch Water Tower, and no it's not Hillary. The coffin car is pretty funny, never even thought of making one.
Don't know why I didn't do a general search before, I guess force of habit I only searched Lionel after K-Line's demise.
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Evening all. Kids got to see mom today. She was good this afternoon but was running a fever tonight. Was in some pain this evening as well. Hopefully tomorrow will bring a better day. Took a couple laps around the hallways. She might have gotten tired out.
She is on the same floor as the nursery. The girls wanted to see the babies but the hospital is no longer alowed to have the blinds open at all anymore. Because of the idiots stealing babies.
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers.
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Colin I have some very fond memories of france. Its a great place. I was there about 24 years ago ( man it doesn't seem that long ago.) Sure it has changed but I went there free of charge thou in fact I was paid to go there thanks to the U.S.Goverment (USN) Sure you will also. I miss going over seas all the time had some great times.
You will too when you go . I say when as I'm sure you will find a way.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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EVENING ALL---Well the afternoon sun warmed things a bit and I did some outside things, dabled mostly, nothing to stressful.
fife-fri. 13ths are tricky they don't always show up on fridays, got to watch out for em.
Only new train news I have and most of you probably know is "L" is shipping one each to its top retailers a Hogwart's Express so buyers can see one and then hopfully preorder. I dont think they can make enough of them on their first run, especially if it's released just before christmas. and of course the next run will cost more. at least that seems to be the pattern.
Sleep tite, Sir James
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Evening everyone,
88 and Brutus, my principal said the people that sent the letter to me will give me some ideas and help me along the way to raise money to go. I really want to because one of my dreams would be fulfilled, that being that I will be able to walk along the beaches of Normandy! I was absolutley amazed when I read that part. I hope I can do that.
Mike C. did you hear the news about McLaren's F1 team?! They spied on Ferrari!!!! They got information regarding the newest F1 car and used it against them. The fine is $100 Million, but they were lucky and didn't recieve the worst punishment, that being that they would not be allowed in the 2007 and 2008 championships.
Well, I just got out of the shower, I'm going to go watch Burn Notice.
Have a good night everyone.
Wow, what a day. got called to Town Hall for a meeting. Then came home and disked the bare spots in garden. Sowed turnip seed in hope the promised rain will soak them. Did go to pond and unload [had to load of course] some rocks on the bank for stabilization before the rains. Then to new Police Station for ribbon cutting and reception. Several news media calls and probably be in the News and Observer tomorrow. Was on Editorial page today. Hey the newspaper said we did good on stopping purchase of school property. Tomorrow will be about me finding 3 parcals and I'm not a real estate agent. County has one on contract and they couldn't find. My comments on it being a waste. Just wait. Monday's County Commissioner's meeting will be me askign why that broker is now handling the negotiations with prospective sellers and getting its cut.
TRAINS TOMORROW!!!!! A must!!! Later
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Hey JAABAT! You out there in the aether, dude? Spotted this on the BAY and thought you should know - about 1/2 hour to go man!
http://cgi.ebay.com/LIONEL-B-M-BOSTON-AND-MAINE-RR-ORE-CAR-CUSTOM-PAINTED_W0QQitemZ290158451529QQihZ019QQcategoryZ481QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
John, thanks! Chewy was so full she just lay there and glared at me when I got up this morning, sighing with the contentment of a tummy full of goodies! Don - our neighbors have a dog that they ignore and it has taken to barking all night This really stresses Chewy out. She often comes out in the livingroom and stands guard, watching the back door (direction of the barking neighbor dog) for hours. John - be careful and always come in through the secret entrance behind the bookcase. Oh, and remember to put the head back down on the Shakespeare bust when you leave - someone might notice that switch!
Don - good luck with the track changes - keep us posted!
Colin - try to go if you can! Maybe you can make up the money with raffles or by selling candybars or something? My friend Jeff's son spent a year at University in England and had a really great time!
88 - Did you get your shed done yet? I last recall you were painting the skirting?
Doug M - I like wargames, but I don't have the patience to set all that stuff up anymore - nor do I have any unclaimed flat surface that would be safe from Chewy or kids! I don't know how you do it?!
Good Evening,
I had a very productive day today. Mowed the hill and front sections. Got the roof facia replaced. Fixed a lose storm door. AND, got to take a nap under the shade tree. That's a good day.
Where is Buckeye ?? He's in 'Bama. Checking out the South !!
Chuck
tmcc man wrote: Oh, btw, I was invited to study in London and France next year because of my writing. I think it would be a great opportunity, but the only drawback is that it will cost somewhere around $5,000.
Oh, btw, I was invited to study in London and France next year because of my writing. I think it would be a great opportunity, but the only drawback is that it will cost somewhere around $5,000.
Dr. John-I live in the old Glynlea section near the intersection of Atlantic and University Boulevards on the South side. My Church membership is with St. Barnabas Anglican Church which is currently sharing space with Ft. Caroline Presbyterian Church, but I sing with my former choir director in St. Augustine. It's a long and complicated story.
csxt30-Dr. Kennedy's Church and Ministry were headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale-a "fur piece" from Jacksonville. Offered first comments at the Coffee Pot a couple days ago. I was born and raised in North Girard/Lake City, PA. Dad worked for the New York Central and the Penn Central. He retired and Penn Central declared bankruptcy!! Dad was track foreman and truck driver for the Maintenance of Way Department for 46 years.
Thanks to all for the welcomes!!!!
Haven't made it into the train room yet as I need to do some weeding outdoors while the sun is setting.
Mel Hazen
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL Ride Amtrak. It's the only way to fly!!!
Good afternoon everyone,
It was another boring day at school. I just got in from a friends house and I am heading off to soccer practice soon.
I hope everyone had a good day.
Mel,
What part of Jacksonville to you reside? I lived in Jax from '67 to '72 out in Beacon Hills off Ft. Caroline Rd.
Good Afternoon everyone. Laying low as have been on call and trying to actually get some layout work done. Chief will never let me hear the end of it if I don't make some progress soon.
Wes, I have good friends who live in Durango and hope to visit them soon. As for your inquiry, Jim Boyd did a video on the Durango and Silverton in the 90s. It has some great information. He spoke of taking the first train out in the morning and that the timing is such that while #1 train is still in station, #2 pulls in, so you get some great photo shots. I have heard that the bus ride on the way back is the way to go, but I don't know from personal experience. I would suggest that you get a copy of the video....I think Mark1 from Maywood, NJ puts it out.
On another downer, we had another funeral for a church member today. Sad in that he left a wife and three young kids behind. This was a person who made some bad choices and it came at a very high price. I hate to keep coming here with such news, but I hope it reminds folks to get right and make your peace as we are not guaranteed tomorrow.
Marty, glad to hear your bride is doing well. Will pray for continued progress.
Chief, good luck with the wood duck box, in these parts, if the ground has been dried for awhile, it is like trying to dig in concrete.
God Bless,
dennis
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Mel !! May have missed your post before. Were you familiar with Dr. D. James Kennedy that just passed away lately ? He will be missed anyway. We hear him all the time on our radio station. Also looking forward to your pictures !!
Thanks, John
Bright sun shine today in Jacksonville. Thunder storms predicted for this afternoon again. Went to St. Agustine last night for choir practice at Memorial Presbyterian Church, the one Henry Flagler built. A "frog strangler" of a storm was in process as I left the Church. Got drenched getting to the car. The trip home took an hour, about 37 miles.
Trying to get all the "stuff" out of the door to my train room so I can get back in to finish a rebuilding I started several years ago. Five levels: Lionel Standard gauge, Lionel O and O-27, American Flyer S gague, HO, N, and Z. Will be able to run 12 trains when I am finished. I'll try to get some before pictures posted so you can see the job I have ahead of me.
Jacksonville, FL
ChiefEagles wrote: BTW: Don't blame Jim F, who would want to drive to Ohizo.
BTW: Don't blame Jim F, who would want to drive to Ohizo.
But, Chiefie, you fly to Ohio and then drive to West Virginia through the hills of Ohio. Jim would get to drive through Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
88, All of us on the forum think highly of you due to your efforts in helping the ederly.
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
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Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good Morning Everyone !!
Don : Chewy should calm down a little now, I'll tell him tonight that the left coast guys can't sleep from all his whinning !! I stole his picture from Brutis's web-site !! BTW Jim, you have some pictures there that have turned into red Xs !!
Gees, I didn't know you could build boxes to keep the ducks in !! Must be another N&S thing !!
Well,hope everyone has a nice day & everyone going in trips has a safe & happy one !!
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
ChiefEagles wrote: Morning. Will not respond to the comment about wood duck box as any normal Southern guy would know we are in a drought and water is down. Normal pool, wood duck box will be over water. Yankee knowledge really surprises me [or the lack there of].
Morning. Will not respond to the comment about wood duck box as any normal Southern guy would know we are in a drought and water is down. Normal pool, wood duck box will be over water. Yankee knowledge really surprises me [or the lack there of].
Dr. John wrote: Enjoying my second cup of coffee right now. Warm and humid in Prattville this morning. Looks like the remnant of hurricane Humberto may swing our way and bring a lot of rain. That would be good - we're still in a drought, despite recent rains. Besides, we need the rain a lot more than Texas does!
Enjoying my second cup of coffee right now. Warm and humid in Prattville this morning. Looks like the remnant of hurricane Humberto may swing our way and bring a lot of rain. That would be good - we're still in a drought, despite recent rains. Besides, we need the rain a lot more than Texas does!
Same here so they say.
Hurry and dsok garden spots that are now bare. Sow turnips. Promised rain should get them going.
Later.
PS: Don, you and yuor guests have a safe and great trip. BTW: Don't blame Jim F, who would want to drive to Ohizo.
Morning guys,
John, Glad you made it over to Chewys! I've heard that poor dog whining all the way out here. He sure has sounded lonely! (Surprising how far sound travels at night, could figure out what it was at first, then realized with the time change and all it was Chewy).
Still "pushing" unsecured track around on my layout. Decided yesterday I am redoing the plan, pretty much came up with an alternative. It relocates a bridge crossing point, providing for more accessible walking area. Works well on paper, going to try laying it out with the track and see how it looks.
Busy day today, heading over to Vegas for a couple of days. So you all (spelled correctly) be good!!
Don
Have a pre-marital counseling session with a young couple in a while, then on to Montgomery to visit some folks in the hospitals. Have a good day, everyone!
88 - Stay on me,B... Haven't finished my fist mug of coffee yet. Thanks.
Buckeye - Thanks, boss. Wheeling is definitely on my TO-DO list!
Wes,
The wife and I did the Durango trip 2 years ago. You'll love it. We had the cheap seats. A round trip in them makes a LONG day. We did the bus trip up to Silverton, the train back to Durango. There is alot to see on the bus trip, great scenery . Also the drivers are very informative about the area it's history.
What ever you do, be sure to sit in the front seat on the right side of the coach on the way up, and the left side on the trip back. There is an area where the tracks "hang" on the side on the mountain and the river is several hundred feet below. Great view!!!
Ken D
fifedog wrote: Mornin' boys. My right arm feels like it's about to fall off from all the painting I've been doing.sir james - kinda threw me off there. I actually had to check my calender.Buckeye - still waiting on what town that Museum is located...Blueberry...?
Mornin' boys. My right arm feels like it's about to fall off from all the painting I've been doing.
sir james - kinda threw me off there. I actually had to check my calender.
Buckeye - still waiting on what town that Museum is located...Blueberry...?
lionroar88 wrote: Buckeye Riveter wrote: fifedog wrote: Buckeye - Great pics. I want to visit that Kruger Street museum. What town is it in?Thanks for sharing.fifedog, it is in Wheeling, WV, just off of I-70 and just west of Cabela's. http://www.toyandtrain.com/ You would take I-68 west, to I-79 north and then west on I-70. Wheeling is a very interesting old river town. There is another museum nearby, too. http://www.marxtoymuseum.com/main.htm It is south of Wheeling about ten miles. If you are in the area, Olgeby Park has a huge O scale layout. Their 18th annual model railroading show is Jan 12 and 13th. Olgeby Park is known for its Christmas lights display. Numerous bus tours navigate the park during late November, December and January. Yes, there is a mall nearby. Fife - I've been to Olgeby's Light display... could make for a nice couple's trip in early December on a Saturday...
Buckeye Riveter wrote: fifedog wrote: Buckeye - Great pics. I want to visit that Kruger Street museum. What town is it in?Thanks for sharing.fifedog, it is in Wheeling, WV, just off of I-70 and just west of Cabela's. http://www.toyandtrain.com/ You would take I-68 west, to I-79 north and then west on I-70. Wheeling is a very interesting old river town. There is another museum nearby, too. http://www.marxtoymuseum.com/main.htm It is south of Wheeling about ten miles. If you are in the area, Olgeby Park has a huge O scale layout. Their 18th annual model railroading show is Jan 12 and 13th. Olgeby Park is known for its Christmas lights display. Numerous bus tours navigate the park during late November, December and January. Yes, there is a mall nearby.
fifedog wrote: Buckeye - Great pics. I want to visit that Kruger Street museum. What town is it in?Thanks for sharing.
Buckeye - Great pics. I want to visit that Kruger Street museum. What town is it in?
Thanks for sharing.
fifedog, it is in Wheeling, WV, just off of I-70 and just west of Cabela's. http://www.toyandtrain.com/ You would take I-68 west, to I-79 north and then west on I-70. Wheeling is a very interesting old river town.
There is another museum nearby, too. http://www.marxtoymuseum.com/main.htm It is south of Wheeling about ten miles.
If you are in the area, Olgeby Park has a huge O scale layout. Their 18th annual model railroading show is Jan 12 and 13th. Olgeby Park is known for its Christmas lights display. Numerous bus tours navigate the park during late November, December and January.
Yes, there is a mall nearby.
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