Good morning from a hazy and warmish Chicago where I am back in the office for my long day complete with class tonight.
Brent, congrats on the pending closing - it's been a long haul.
Mike C, I could never master that behind-foot-dribble - I'll bet that came as a surprise to your opposite.Good news on Julia; without adenoids, she should be much better.Chief, there is a lot of open-pit gravel mining in our county - they all used to be rail-served by their own lines as well as the C&NW. That photo looks just like some of the remaining big pits. (they're rapidly turning into subdivisions)
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Hi GIZ,
Another dismal day here, cloudy and spitting a little high of only 47.
JIM, great to here about JULIA. Hope all is well.
3 more days for me till YORK.
laz57
Blueberryhill RR wrote: Buckeye Riveter wrote: Chief, those are not mountains. I believe the cowboys called them sand hills.You know something, Buckeye....That picture looks like a strip mining area about 10 miles from me. Maybe that picture was taken in the BEAUIFUL State of OHIO.
Buckeye Riveter wrote: Chief, those are not mountains. I believe the cowboys called them sand hills.
Chief, those are not mountains. I believe the cowboys called them sand hills.
You know something, Buckeye....That picture looks like a strip mining area about 10 miles from me. Maybe that picture was taken in the BEAUIFUL State of OHIO.
Chuck, I must agree. The Chief is trying to trick us again with a doctored photo. If you travel to Reinersville, just west of Rich Valley it looks exactly like Chief's photo. Have you ever seen the big bucket at the intersection of SR 78 and SR83 sitting in the park?
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ChiefEagles wrote: BTW: Dennis is a hero.
BTW: Dennis is a hero.
Chief, Thanks for the thought, but alas, I am just a humble servant.
I am on call and going in late. I got the parts in for the tractor and will be getting the tractor up and running. Of course, once that is done, I have lots of work to catch up on.
I do hope to have some time to get to wiring the layout. Have a few more loops to do and then we start base paint and scenery. I have to catch up with the Chief and get some mountains.
Jim, glad for the good news regarding Julia. Hope her recovery is smooth.
Y'all have a great day.
Dennis
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Buckeye Riveter wrote: Blueberryhill RR wrote: Buckeye Riveter wrote: Chief, those are not mountains. I believe the cowboys called them sand hills.You know something, Buckeye....That picture looks like a strip mining area about 10 miles from me. Maybe that picture was taken in the BEAUIFUL State of OHIO. Chuck, I must agree. The Chief is trying to trick us again with a doctored photo. If you travel to Reinersville, just west of Rich Valley it looks exactly like Chief's photo. Have you ever seen the big bucket at the intersection of SR 78 and SR83 sitting in the park?
Yes, Buckeye, I have seen that big bucket. Reminds me of.................................
Jim.....Glad to hear that Julia is doing fine.
Taking a break. Mowed side lot. Probably have to mow the big sections this weekend. Took down the Christmas lights from 10 trees. It's a lot easier, than putting them up. Beautiful day. Sunny and 70.
Chief, just can't get away from these guys.....they are like gnats, swarm all over and their life's mission is to pester us. On my way in to the hospital, we had a slow moving fire-engine-red pickup. As the driver was pulling into the visitor's lot, I noticed a big magnetic sign on the side that said something about "OHIO STATE" I about lost my lunch.
Just kidding, it did happen, but I wish the best for everyone, even if they are from the wrong side of the mason dixon line.
dwiemer wrote: Chief, just can't get away from these guys.....they are like gnats, swarm all over and their life's mission is to pester us. On my way in to the hospital, we had a slow moving fire-engine-red pickup. As the driver was pulling into the visitor's lot, I noticed a big magnetic sign on the side that said something about "OHIO STATE" I about lost my lunch.Just kidding, it did happen, but I wish the best for everyone, even if they are from the wrong side of the mason dixon line.Dennis
Dennis, if you had not been speeding to the hospital, you would not have been so upset by a law-abiding Buckeye driving his fire-engine-red pickup safely.
Jim, great news about Julia.
Buckeye Riveter wrote: dwiemer wrote: Chief, just can't get away from these guys.....they are like gnats, swarm all over and their life's mission is to pester us. On my way in to the hospital, we had a slow moving fire-engine-red pickup. As the driver was pulling into the visitor's lot, I noticed a big magnetic sign on the side that said something about "OHIO STATE" I about lost my lunch.Just kidding, it did happen, but I wish the best for everyone, even if they are from the wrong side of the mason dixon line.DennisDennis, if you had not been speeding to the hospital, you would not have been so upset by a law-abiding Buckeye driving his fire-engine-red pickup safely.Jim, great news about Julia.
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Julia report, she is doing "super dupper" [per Jim]. They were having so much fun, they must not have heard the phone ring earlier. Later
Well 1 1/2 days and I'm heading to Pa. hope I get to meet some of you guys as I'm going to be going every which way but loose when I'am up there trying to get a job and a place to live. have sold some trains still have a lot to go but need to take a break on listing.
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Afternoon All....
Finally finished & mailed all the state and federal taxes. If you could see me you'd notice I'm sitting kinda funny, they both took quite a bite.
A very belated congrats to the Chief, now the fun begins. It's called "Parental Revenge", spoil the heck out of them and send them home to their parents.
Glad to hear everything went well with Julia.
Got a special request for the Yorkies. I have been looking for a Lionel Rock Island GP-7, #6-28536. It appears that these are getting a little hard to find at a reasonable price. Unfortunately I have been sniped on the last couple that I have bid on at various auction sites. If you happen to see any that you deem reasonable get the sellers info if you would please. I have one but I would like to get another to lash up with a Williams dummy in between.
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Evening All,
So glad to hear Julia is doing well. She has had a rough row lately and so I'm sure her health will take a turn for the better now.
Beautiful in Southern Ohio today. Warm and sunny. You can almost see the grass grow! Man the Ohio is really high. Low lying areas are going to get flooded.
A friend of mine put taxes into perspectave for me, be thankful for the income that you have to pay taxe.
Laz
I really like your strip mine. IT really brings back memories. Lots of strip mines around here. They make great places to fish and swim.
Prayers for all who need them and thanks for God answers all prayers
Jim
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Brent, you are correct in that the OSU driver was going well below the speed limit. Of course, he did not use his turn signal either.....but when he turned and I saw the OSU sign, I know he just doesn't know any better. Reminds one of that country song, "Here's Your Sign".
Jim, don't worry about missing your friends mother's funeral, I am sure he will understand. Besides, being there after the crowd leaves, that is when they need friends the most. After the shock wears off and they really miss their loved ones, that is a critical time in the grieving process. I think Dr. John would be better at this, but unfortunately, I have been exposed to a lot of death over the years.
Morning all. Still rather gray and overcast in G'burg. Not warm and sunny like it was in Buckeyeland, then again any day above freezing with no snowhizo is a pretty day there. Looks like we might get wet in York tomorrow. Friday and Saturday are looking more promising.
Glad to hear Julia is on the road to recovery after surgery. It is so tough when the little ones are sick and have to have surgery of any kind. They sure bounce back faster than us old geezers though.
Today is last day of work before TCA Meet. Appropriately it is torturous all day professional development. I am stoking up with lots of coffee this AM to keep the old eyelids from dozing off. This is the fourth training we have had with this pair of presenters in the last two years and it really isn't that bad. They get us up and moving throughout the day. I'd like to figure out a gig like that where you travel the country all expenses paid and get paid a couple of thousand a day and only work 5 or 6 days a month.
Have a good day.
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Good morning from a water-logged New England!
Once again we find ourselves with too much rain for the ground to absorb here. Flooding is a problem with many roads, homes, and businesses washed out or under water...
Julia came through like a champ yesterday! I was amazed at how well her recovery went. She only had a slight sore throat, but no other problems after her surgery. Once again, my little girl impressed me with her poise and courage. Sincere thanks to all my good friends on this forum for remembering Julia in your prayers!
I've got another post war locomotive sitting on my desk today awaiting a "freshening up". The two domes need to be sanded and repainted, along with some chips on the sides.
My prayers go out to the VT families. What is this world coming too?
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
HI GIZ,
40 and cloudy today to get to 49?
JAABAT, glad to here alls well with your daughter.
STURGON FISH, I grew up in the strip mines in Pa. Did lots o swimming in the pits and still do lots of deer hunting there. Great place to go shooting. Lots o junk. We even use to play bowling for junk, rolling down old tires to see what we can nock over.
1 more day then YORK.
Good morning all,
Especially Jim (jaabat). I was glad to hear the good news about Julia. It is sunny (for now), but not as warm as yesterday with rain moving in tonight in SE Indiana and temps in the 50s. I cleaned gutters out again last night (pesky maple pods), and went to the YMCA. Has anybody heard what is in the new MTH Tinplate Catalog? I was kind of hoping to hear they were making some Ives 1770 series freight cars. I do not know much else. No donuts for the dining car today as it heads to "Points East". I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cloudy 37 degrees. Going up to a partly cloudy, 58 today. It was really a beautiful day, yesterday. Needs to warm up more.
Today, we are driving up to Cambridge, for the weekly grocery shopping. Wife has a routine doctor appointment. It will be a busy day. Don't think I'll get any train time in, today. Maybe tomorrow.
Glad to hear that Julia is doing good.
Dining car has arrived. Time for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
Laz, I used to swim in a quarry in NW Jersey. It was a lot of fun. We don't have any such operations down this way. We still find time to have plenty of fun, but these days it takes too long to get over it.
Jim, glad Julia is doing so well. Hope she continues to progress and that y'all can eat plenty of ice cream together.
Got word that my Wabash Hudson should be here Monday. I can hardly wait. I must admit a bit of trepidation in this purchase. I would much prefer dealing with people I know, or getting to view the product prior to sending off money. Anyway, Lord willing, I will have my last addition for a while. I did get a bunch of diecast cars and trucks from Asheville Diecast. Good prices and nice product.
Hope everyone has a great day.
Good morning from a sunny and clear Buckeyeland. I hear on good authority that the sharp corner of Ohio is still cold and cloudy.
IT MUST BE SPRING! I mowed the grass last night for the first time this year. This is about three weeks later than normal for Central Ohio. The individual blades of grass were not thick and wide but were spase and thin due to the abnormally cold weather.
Jim, glad to see Julia smiling and I bet you are too!
I didn't swim in old strip mine pits, but one of the greatest places to swim was a very old gravel pit that was spring fed. Really clear and cold water. Went scuba diving there once and I could see the big bass roaming the deepest parts of the pit.
Have a leak around the chimmney with water showing up in the crawl space beneath the house. We have never had water in the basement. Either a roof flashing is damaged or a crack in the brick.
Have a good day and we will see you down the tracks,
dwiemer wrote: Brent, you are correct in that the OSU driver was going well below the speed limit. Of course, he did not use his turn signal either.....but when he turned and I saw the OSU sign, I know he just doesn't know any better. Reminds one of that country song, "Here's Your Sign".Dennis
Morning all. Pretty day. Got area Transportation Meeting this afternoon at 4. Got to shovel beds in agraden and I have a truck load of larype [sp] to haul to the pond and put along the bank. I dug it up yesterday afternoon after Pam got home. She is starting a new hosta bed there.
Jim A, who is that guy in the picture with Julia. It sure is not you. If so, its been doctored. You never looked that good. I know for a fact, when you were born, the doctor slapped your face because he could not tell the difference between .....
Buckeye, my grass needs mowing too [for the 4th time].
Brent, guess all went well with the house thing. You will be buying curtains and etc instead of TRAINS.
Fife, go bark up a tree. Understand you got arrested. Could not help but "stop" at every hydrant in town.
John F, keep all the CTT gang in line at York. Don't let them pick their noses and scratch their .... in public. Now as for LAZ, there is no help.
Enough damage for one morning. God bless all
ChiefEagles wrote: John F, keep all the CTT gang in line at York. Don't let them pick their noses and scratch their .... in public. Now as for LAZ, there is no help. Enough damage for one morning. God bless all
And there's something wrong with this?
LOL.
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