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Posted by csxt30 on Sunday, September 9, 2007 5:38 PM
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 PhilaKnight wrote:

But the gratefull puppy made it worth it when I got a thank you slurp on the face from him. 

Thats the best reward you can ever get.Big Smile [:D]

Yes, "Job Well Done",  PhilaKnight !! There will probably be a little extra something in your next check !! Laugh [(-D]  Ha !!  That's what we say all the time at work !!  

Kurt & Roy : glad to see you guys back also !!  

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Sunday, September 9, 2007 5:35 PM

LAZ - 4 turnovers - 'da BEARS need to get some of dat Bear Grease off their hands! Some GO-JO maybe???

PhilaKnight - thanks for the work that you do! Bow [bow]

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, September 9, 2007 5:15 PM
 PhilaKnight wrote:

But the gratefull puppy made it worth it when I got a thank you slurp on the face from him. 

Thats the best reward you can ever get.Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by PhilaKnight on Sunday, September 9, 2007 5:00 PM

Hello everyone,

What a day at work. One of our lovely lower class citizen thru 2 dogs into the Schulkill River at about 9am. Some guys fishing flagged down my Sargent and I heard this over the radio. So my partner and I leaped into action. Well of course the only way to get to the dogs was climbing thru abandon warehouse and onto a collasping pier. Here one dog made it out on its own and decided he wanted to meet me on the pier. A pitbull no less. He took off running and I haven''t seen him since. Well after climbing 50 ft down to the water's edge  to my surprise on of the biggest Rottiwielers I've ever seen was in about 10 ft off water trying to keep his head above water. Thank god 4 guys in a boat came over and helped get him into their boat. Lucky I didn't catch the guy who thru them in cause he was next. Poor dog was in the water for about 45 minutes.

Good news the guys in the boat gave him a nice meal and a warm bed. Has a good home now. For me. Clean uniform all muddy. Busted my knee juping off a collasping pier. And know have a rash from some unknown plant that I climbed over. 

But the gratefull puppy made it worth it when I got a thank you slurp on the face from him. 

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, September 9, 2007 4:32 PM

Welcome back Roy and Kurt!  Watching The General from tivo - some great train action, but parts do drag a bit.  Laz and Kurt - I had them change it last week.  First day of High School some kids were calling another kid Popeye (had big arms) and I said that this was the first day and why not leave all that gradeschool stuff behind and start over.  They decided my name was Brutus and it stuck all through HS and College.  Could have been worse - could have been Bluto!  Or Flounder!

Started working in the basement, but really not feeling good so took the rest of the day off.  Getting the laundry done and watching tv now - TTFN

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by kpolak on Sunday, September 9, 2007 3:54 PM

Afternoon all!

We're back.  Not much fishing winds at 35mph+ for most of the week.  They left us a 10' boat with an electric motor...That won't fight the winds.  Hooked one small one, but couldn't get it into the boat.

Highlight of the vacation:  I spent the last evening with my 2-YO running up and down the beach at sunset!  Just us for miles...could see South Manitou Island in the distance.

Hi Frank!

Brutus????  I'll bet there's a story....

Brent:  Them's some hot rims! 

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Posted by Jumijo on Sunday, September 9, 2007 3:07 PM

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Jim, that is NOT the way to win friends and influence people!!!!!!!!!!!! Disapprove [V]

I'm not trying to win any friends or influence people. And he's no friend of mine for posting stuff like that. This was not the place for it. Am I right, Chief?

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, September 9, 2007 2:57 PM

Brent,

To get the Genesis running again, I popped off the shell, pushed on every connection, twisted every wire nut and tightened everything that looked like it needed tightening.  Put it on the track, did a reset and power is back to normal.  And then...............

The rear coupler kept opening for no apparent reason.  The pin that plunges into the coupler was loose.  For some reason this pin was not molded with the arm but was "riveted" to the arm.  Since I bought it used, I guess I know what they fixed.  I easily fixed the pin with pliers.

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, September 9, 2007 2:57 PM
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Wow! IMHO, that was quite a post from 53! Hmmmm....Two words suddenly come to mind - "Verbal Diarrhea"  Laugh [(-D]My 2 cents [2c]

Jim, that is NOT the way to win friends and influence people!!!!!!!!!!!! Disapprove [V]

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Posted by Jumijo on Sunday, September 9, 2007 2:29 PM

 

Back from a full day of antiquing and picnics. I saw a lot of train stuff at the antique flea market thing, including a wind up Marx tinplate set in great condition for $35. Also saw some Ives, clean Lionel prewar, and some O22 switches.

The kids had a good time at the picnic. Rain held off and the weather was cool and pleasant. Glad that is overwith. Time to watch some football.

Wow! IMHO, that was quite a post from 53! Hmmmm....Two words suddenly come to mind - "Verbal Diarrhea"  Laugh [(-D]My 2 cents [2c]

 

 

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Sunday, September 9, 2007 2:26 PM

BTW Doug,

Daughter has a new boyfriend - just a couple of piercings and some small "tats" (tattoos for the uninitiated).

Compared to the old boyfriend, this one is a major improvement - came to see her march in the football game Fri night and walked her to the door after their double date last night. A real gentleman.

My wife says he seems nice, but that is what she thought about the last one and then asked what did I think? I said he seemed sincere. She said she thought I said the same thing about the last one. I asked her if she remembered what I said after we met the last boyfriend. She said she was not sure. I reminded her that I said the last boyfriend reminded me of Eddie Haskel (Helloooo Mrs. Cleaver).

So this one just has a couple of "tats." He also has a job and paid for her meal last night (that was a first).

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Sunday, September 9, 2007 2:16 PM

Hello all!

Been AWOL for a few days. Working on a big layout. Lots of wiring to do.

Headed for Denver tomorrow. Might be able to stop by Caboose Hobbies on this trip.

 csxt30 wrote:

James : You really need to upgrade your weather equipment I think !!  I put up a much more, highly sophisticated, piece of rope & when that rope gets wet, I know it rained !! Laugh [(-D]

Thanks, John

John - we have a highly sophisticated weather rock on a rope. If its wet it is raining. If it is moving, it is windy. Don't know what would happen with snow - after all this is N Texas.

Warm and very muggy here. Had to spread some fungicide and insecticide on the back yard. Brown rings from either fungus or cinch bugs. Too wet here this year.

Trying to rain - cloudy and it has cooled just a bit.

Hope everyone is doing well!

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Posted by Dr. John on Sunday, September 9, 2007 2:15 PM

Good Sunday afternoon, everyone!  It's sunny and warm in Prattville with a nice breeze and low humidity - a very nice day!

Auburn lost their game to South Florida last night. A lot of depressed folks at church this morning. Wink [;)] At least Bama won!

No time for an afternoon nap, I've got to head back to the church for a meeting, then teach a class. No NFL games on that interest me. Son is getting some clothes washed before driving back to Birmingham. It was nice having him home a couple of days. 

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Posted by cnw1995 on Sunday, September 9, 2007 1:55 PM
Good afternoon from a sunny and warm Crystal Lake where there is 1 hour and 23 minutes until the kick-off of the Bears game and the less said about Notre Dame or the White Sox, the better. Had a nice day yesterday helping a buddy paint his living room to prepare to sell his house. Now going to take the youngest to the park. Want to take him to the nearest BPS or Cabellas to look over fishing rods. Maybe next weekend.

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, September 9, 2007 1:46 PM

HI GIZ,

  JIM, don't know if I'll get down there in the near future but when I retire in 5 years just might have to visit the CHIEF?  When did you change your name?

  Well the problem with my MTH Niagara was the sensor tape came off.  The adhesive lost its stick and fell off.  I took a piece of scoth tape and taped the one end to the flywheel and wrapped it around and secured it with another piece.  Works good now.  Had to reset engine all is fine.

 

GO BEARS!!!!!

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, September 9, 2007 12:50 PM

Laugh [(-D] Gotcha!  Oh, BTW, my SiL and her family moved to NC and they were just going on and on about how much they like it.  I guess their new house has a "bonus" room over the garage.  I suggested a train set, but my BiL said that his son was really too old for that stuff.  I was like - not for the kids, Jon!  I guess I'll have to work on him a little at a time!!!

Nothing much going on - finished off the pizza leftovers and gotta get to work on the basement I guess.  88 - hope you feel better soon!  We're sharing the creeping crud right now.  My wife and I keep passing it back and forth.  She's got asthma though, so she's going to the doc this week to get something to cure it.  Which means, I think, that I won!  Dunce [D)]

TTFN!

 

Laz - If I was you, I'd stay well clear of Roseyville!  Apparently it takes all kinds of critters to make Farmer Eagles Fritters!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, September 9, 2007 12:41 PM
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 Brutus wrote:

Chief, I think that cammo of yours would work a little better if it more resembled a doe.  With the right scent, Laz could get so close those bucks would be right on top of him Whistling [:-^]  Keep your powder dry, Laz!

Brutus, you miss the point. Confused [%-)]  This special Yankee camo is to try to make all Yankees look like a thropy BUCK [doe season is in too but some folks don't like to shoot does]. Shock [:O]Dead [xx(]     Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Whistling [:-^]Laugh [(-D]

Hes from the show me state chief you need to show him everything Whistling [:-^]Zzz [zzz]

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, September 9, 2007 12:16 PM
 Brutus wrote:

Chief, I think that cammo of yours would work a little better if it more resembled a doe.  With the right scent, Laz could get so close those bucks would be right on top of him Whistling [:-^]  Keep your powder dry, Laz!

Brutus, you miss the point. Confused [%-)]  This special Yankee camo is to try to make all Yankees look like a thropy BUCK [doe season is in too but some folks don't like to shoot does]. Shock [:O]Dead [xx(]     Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]Whistling [:-^]Laugh [(-D]

Off to the pond for a visit and just sit.  Clears the head.  Then train time.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, September 9, 2007 11:54 AM

early afternoon to my forum pals!

came down with something Friday night and haven't done much of anything since... except watch PSU take down ND!  OH!  Michigan LOST again!  LOL!!!  First time in College Football History that Michigan and Notre Dame have started the season 0-2... they can't both start the season 0-3 because they play each other this week!

Got the new rims put on the car Friday after work.

Here's the before:


and Here's the after:


Susan went over to her Dad's to drop off his groceries and spend the day stomping grapes!  I am really bummed that I couldn't stomp grapes as it would have been my first time!  Guess there is always next year!

Frank53 - Nice to have you back for a spell... Love seeing the progress on your layout and wish you would post a bit more often!

Buckeye - What did you do to get the Genesis running again?

Chief - Trains running in circles again?  Maybe you need to add some straight sections to get them to run in ovals? Wink [;)]

RT - glad you got the job!

Going to go lay down and rest... tired again...

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, September 9, 2007 11:49 AM

csxjohn- I keep my weather equiptment updated, as I replace the can from time to time. a rusty one kind of blends in with the garden.

Tested the TMCC this morning,everything is ok as far as I can tell.right of way needed some small repairs but trains are on the move.  Sun is out 75,humidity88.   

Todays news said that the school district knew the flag pole was rusty but did nothing about fixing it.the little girl was killed in April. I knew it wasn't very long ago.  Sir  James

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, September 9, 2007 11:35 AM

HA!  Jim A, you can just keep the $5, no prob! 

Frank53 - keep us posted from time to time; I, too, check out your website a couple times a week for updates and inspiration.

Chief, I think that cammo of yours would work a little better if it more resembled a doe.  With the right scent, Laz could get so close those bucks would be right on top of him Whistling [:-^]  Keep your powder dry, Laz!

Sunny today, but supposed to rain again so not going to prime today.  Hope to do it one evening this week though.  Back a little sore today and I didn't do much yesterday except nap and watch movies.  Going to put up a light fixture in the basement and then some insulation.  Still have some plumbing to do, but probably not this weekend.  I'll do it when I can chase the family out for a few hours and drain the house.  Also will take some real measurements of my little basement corner where I plan to put my layout.  Will need to fir out 2 walls and put up some foam insulation and drywall to paint before I build, though.

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by MartyE on Sunday, September 9, 2007 9:16 AM
Morning all!  Ah feel better after a full day off.  Going to work on the layout today.  Maybe move the trasnformers back into view and functionallity.  Not much else going on.  Have a great Sunday.  Looks like it will be wet here.

Trying to update my avatar since 2020 Laugh

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Posted by csxt30 on Sunday, September 9, 2007 9:02 AM
 sir james I wrote:

GOOD MORNING ALL

Woke up this morning and everything was wet,,no not the bed, outside.but when I checked my rain gage(coffee can) only about 1/8. The Ind.,Oh.,rain missed us. 75 later today. Gas is still $3.19 reg.

No plans for today at this time so I guess I'll check back from time to time.      Sir James

James : You really need to upgrade your weather equipment I think !!  I put up a much more, highly sophisticated, piece of rope & when that rope gets wet, I know it rained !! Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by sir james I on Sunday, September 9, 2007 8:56 AM

GOOD MORNING ALL

Woke up this morning and everything was wet,,no not the bed, outside.but when I checked my rain gage(coffee can) only about 1/8. The Ind.,Oh.,rain missed us. 75 later today. Gas is still $3.19 reg.

No plans for today at this time so I guess I'll check back from time to time.      Sir James

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Posted by fifedog on Sunday, September 9, 2007 7:57 AM

Mornin' boys.  Just waiting to see what Gabrielle does to the Mid-Atlantic region.  Sunny right now.  Finished the drop ceiling in the boy's room last night.  A little filling, sanding, and priming today.

Just looked out to the northeast, and I see a wisp of black smoke...

Buckeye - You're coming in loud and clear.  Nice video.

Frank53 - I check out your www.lionellines.net every couple weeks.

Blueberry - The 8, 20 , and 24 put on a pretty good show the final 100 laps.  Too much drama over a twelth "playoff" spot, me thinks. 

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Posted by rtraincollector on Sunday, September 9, 2007 7:54 AM

Morning all . No buckeye its been working for me also scince I got up about 6 am eastern 5 am cst. Beautiful morning here sun shinning

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, September 9, 2007 7:43 AM

Morning all.  Buckeye, ever heard of a quick fix.  Guess engineers don't know that one. Whistling [:-^]  Frank, I'll be Frank, I've missed your posts and your photos.  Great job on your site. 

Not too sore this AM.  Thought the storm might make it to Roseyville but all the forecasters say, "No."  Maybe they don't know it all.  Could use 6 inches of rain.  Rather have a troplical storm than a HURRICANE.  I'll let all our Florida gang handle them. Wink [;)]

Yes, black powder season is the first week in Oct.  I do have some special camo for Yankees.  Lets you get real close to those bucks.  Some times they charge right up to you.  I think it is the big set of antlers, the flashing white tail and the cover of the fuzzy brown with buck urine on it. Shock [:O]Whistling [:-^]

Lazy this AM.  Going to sit and drink coffee.  Hope all have a great week coming up.  Think I might shoot some photos of the layout with Soundstop and post today.  God bless.

BTW: maybe the forum will respond better now.  we'll see. 

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, September 9, 2007 7:08 AM

Maybe the forum  is only working for us in Ohio.  Big Smile [:D]

It has rained all night.  I was running the LGB Mogul last night outside when the storm hit.  If you want to talk quality, LGB is tough.  Pouring rain and it is still going around the track, whistle blowing and bell ringing.

Frank53, I have always enjoyed your work, especially the rock cliff wall, which I most likely will be copying on my layout expansion.   I read about this technique years ago, but your color photos sold me on its simplicity and suitability.

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

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Posted by csxt30 on Sunday, September 9, 2007 7:00 AM

Good Morning Everyone !!  Yuk !!  It's raining here & it was raining when I went to bed . Good thing we got the windows to work in the car !! Yeah, watch my wife put the window down now & can't get it to go back up !! Laugh [(-D]

Well, sure miss 53 here too .  Chuck is not alone, but I do check his work out on the other forums though & his web-site !!

Not much going on here now, waiting for SPF also !!

Thanks, John

 

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Sunday, September 9, 2007 6:44 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cloudy 70 degrees. Going up to 80  today, with a good chance of some rain.

Today, I am finishing up on my paperwork and taking it easy. I have to run an errand, later, and then maybe I can spend some time outside. If not, I will be in the train room,  enjoying .

Buckeye...Good Morning. Looks like all systems are working on the Forum.

Frank53.... I for one, have enjoyed your posts and look forward to many more. I don't think I am alone , in that opinion.

Well, Junior blew an engine and is out of the race for the Cup. Tony finished 2nd and is in the finals. Nascar will be different next year.

The Dining car has arrived and is ready for breakfast.

Looking forward to SPF.

Y'all have a great Sunday.

Chuck

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