CLOSED////////The Coffee Pot is still on and over 3 years. Here we gather as friends with trains.

[Nick12DMC]

Jim, Cheer up. I've got a cold Coors for you in the fridge anytime buddy.

Nick

 

[Brutus]

I've been sitting here crying. I am so sad right now. Seriously, I've been crying here at the laptop. Chewy trying to lick my face.

Tried to email my friend before he went to work and got a copy of an email full of pain and anguish and a good bye instead of a pleasant talk and some info about trains.

The thing about real friends is you let them in close where they can really cut deep.

"Thou marvell'st at my words, but hold thee still; Things bad begun make strong themselves by ill." Wm. Shakespeare

[dwiemer]

Dennis what is the name of the movie and when will it be released?

Jim 

Jim, the name of the movie is "Fireproof".  As to the release date, they are looking at August, '08.  The filming part is done, so now it is upto edit.  This should go relatively fast as we did it all in HD/digital.  They had a guy here who's job was to download all video/audio feeds as they were being shot and it allowed for immediate rough edits.  Remarkable stuff when you get to see behind the scenes.  I will try to update as we draw closer to completion.  If you google Fireproof the movie, it should lead you to a web site.

I am getting tired tonight.  Did 10 cases and still have some to finish.  I also have an early morning case, so I will sign off for now.

God Bless,

Dennis

[wrmcclellan]

Evening all!

Hope all are well. Finished and shipped the HO layout to NYC. Got a report that it arrived intact and the new owner is very happy. Have one more Lionel layout to finish this week and delivery is Jan 3 or 4. Owner's new house is not ready, so it will not make Christmas. They came by and looked at it last night. The 5 year old was awestruck and was busy running trains for quite a while. Good fun.

Weather here has been very nice. Cold mornings followed by nice afternoons (low 70's once in a while). Might rain Sat with falling temps to the 50's.

Went shopping this evening and scored a couple of items for the better half. I am doing very good this year as I usually do not venture out until 2 or 3 days prior to Christmas. This year I have 4 significant gifts already!

Have a great evening everyone! Another busy day tomorrow.

[Brutus]

Watching Supernatural from last week on dvr - pretty good and scary!  Wife called, she's at Walmart getting stuff for the stockings.  Got my CTT too, but haven't had a chance to do more than look at the cover.  On my way over, Sir James - TTFN

[Sturgeon-Phish]

Evening all

Really nice day in Southern Ohio.  Got the last of the trusses and purlins up today.  Facia and gutter board tomorrow hopefully.

LAz and Chief- That Legacy system sounds really neat.  Keep us posted on how it works.

Marty-Good to hear from you. 

Dennis what is the name of the movie and when will it be released?

Grandkids up for supper and we played with the train under the tree

Chuck-Our gas is running $2.95 and diesel $3.49

Got to go

God bless

Jim 

[sir james I]

EVENING ALL,

Ctt arrived saw but not yet read the Jumijo article, it looks like a very nice layout. I was running the HGX today and decided to check the CW-80 as it was still in the set box. Clipped two wires to the layout track and it worked just like it should. So back in box. Also ran the 773 from the reissue set. I wish they had used NYC instead of Lionel Lines on the tender.

My wife came home from Awanas christmas party and brought me some peanutbutter cookies. yum. Brutus don't tell Chewy I ate them. Stop by for ice cream if you come this way.

           Sir James

Edit 10:06 Kurt- did you read the instructions for the dump car you were having trouble with?

Good nite Chewy:

[Brutus]

Sir James, Doug, Nick, and all are welcome to come over for some icecream (only 4 points per serving!) or we also have pretzels (2 pts) or popcorn (2 pts), so it's yummy and not too bad for you!  Chewy is all pretty after a bath and grooming and would like to show off the new "do"!

[Brutus]

Laz - congrats on the Legacy system, sounds like a real winner

They have a show called Taste of America that did a segment on sea salt.  This guy has these A-frames he made with clear plastic tents and raised tables inside that have troughs covered in black plastic.  He picks up a big tank full of sea water, drives back to the salt "plant" and fills the trays.  When it is dry, he harvests the salt from the plastic.  Also any other minerals or residue that was dissolved in the sea water!  That's it - it is bottled and sold.

Well, our travel lady is off this week, but when I go back to work after the Holidays, I have to get stuff settled to travel for 2 weeks training, but not to Baltimore, sorry Mitch, Fife, etc.  Should be nice in Orlando for two weeks?!    Trying to figure out if the family can come visit on the weekend while I'm there and we could do a day at Disney or something.  Then I'll be running some training in our office.

[kpolak]

I believe the Sea Salt that I have is Kosher.  Hard to believe that it wouldn't be.  As to where I get it, Publix Supermarket.  It is in a shaker can about the size of a 16oz Soda can.  I find it around the seasoning section.  The powder/fine salt is too small and puts too much salt on the food for my taste.

Dennis

We use the Morton coarse 'Kosher' salt because it is larger, easier to get a pinch to season as we cook.  I understand that Kosher salt dissolves faster in hot (heated) food.  I have not tried Sea Salt.  All sea salt is not 'Kosher', but there are 'Kosher-certified' sea salts.

I found this at Cyber-kitchen.com:  Kosher salt: Coarse salt used for koshering meat; i.e., drawing out the blood by soaking in salted cold water ("melikha").

Kurt

[cnw1995]

Thanks, Dennis. I'm sure my bride has some in the pantry - everything seems to be in our pantry.

[dwiemer]

I believe the Sea Salt that I have is Kosher.  Hard to believe that it wouldn't be.  As to where I get it, Publix Supermarket.  It is in a shaker can about the size of a 16oz Soda can.  I find it around the seasoning section.  The powder/fine salt is too small and puts too much salt on the food for my taste.

Dennis

[1688torpedo]

Jim A

 I thought you were dreaming of a Red Corvair for Christmas ! Take Care.

[Jumijo]

Hey Jim,  I have done my share of shoveling snow as a child in Stratford Connecticut and Reading Pennsylvania, learned how to do donuts in the snow in Reading PA, only my dad was not impressed at all. Some cooler weather predicted for monday & tuesday of the coming week, around 52 overnight.

Have to replace my wiper blades on my car as the sun has cooked them too much again.

Going to play with the CW-80's after the holiday season.

Lee F.

 

Rub it in, Lee.  I'm dreaming of palm trees and a green Christmas! 

Jim

 

[MartyE]

Well gang...it's been such a long time.  I really wish they would put the reply button on posts before you login and then when you push "reply" it then takes you to the login screen. 

Been reading some here but admitedly not as much as I would like.    Hopefully I'll be jumping in more. 

[CSXect]

This is a pic of new floor covering/system and a test fit of various gauge track loops nested.

[CSXect]

[dougdagrump]

Kurt,

When I do one of those I like to have quite a few guests, the method to my madness is prior to serving I cut it off the bones b4 carving and save them for a nice pot of barbecue ribs bones.

When it comes to cooking I prefer to use kosher salt.

Having a blast getting ready for friday, should be lots o' fun.

[phillyreading]

Hey Jim,  I have done my share of shoveling snow as a child in Stratford Connecticut and Reading Pennsylvania, learned how to do donuts in the snow in Reading PA, only my dad was not impressed at all. Some cooler weather predicted for monday & tuesday of the coming week, around 52 overnight.

Have to replace my wiper blades on my car as the sun has cooked them too much again.

Going to play with the CW-80's after the holiday season.

Lee F.

 

[kpolak]

Kurt, did you use coarse sea salt?  It makes for a better rub and flavor.  If you used finely ground salt, it will make it too salty.  Otherwise, sounds like a great meal.

dennis

Kosher salt. The recipe called for 1/2-cup of kosher salt, but I thought it was too much.

Kurt

[cnw1995]

Just finished baking my fourth loaf of chocolate chip bread for the neighbors. I will leave one by the pot for all of you. You guys waiting for Feb.; I just got my Jan. CTT in today's mail. Then again, I just renewed a month late - glad for the non-interruption so I get to see Fife's layout too.

Dennis, where does one find coarse sea salt? I guess I haunt the wrong aisles in the supermarket. I'm going to now try to make Doug's sugar cookies ---

[dwiemer]

Kurt, did you use coarse sea salt?  It makes for a better rub and flavor.  If you used finely ground salt, it will make it too salty.  Otherwise, sounds like a great meal.

dennis

[dwiemer]

Afternoon guys, nice tone on the pot today....thanks.  I am pleased reading the good reports about the Legacy.  Mine was ordered early on so I guess it will be here before too long.  Looking forward to using it as I have a few TMCC engines and this will help with the bride as "Honey, these new engines have a whole bunch of goodies to enjoy since we have the Legacy system", that and some nice jewelry should give me the go ahead to get off train restriction for a few engines.

Anyway, hope everyone is having a good day.

Dennis

[rtraincollector]

GOOD MORNING ALL

Overcast again,37 when I got up but dropping thru the day. No big snow forcast. gas was $2.99 reg. yesterday.everywhere. CTT is out? Seems I'm usually last,guess my mailman is a slow reader. Just so I don't find mustard on the pages.  Later,,,,Sir James

Sir James your postman and mine must be related as I haven't gotten mine yet either lol

[sir james I]

GOOD MORNING ALL

Overcast again,37 when I got up but dropping thru the day. No big snow forcast. gas was $2.99 reg. yesterday.everywhere. CTT is out? Seems I'm usually last,guess my mailman is a slow reader. Just so I don't find mustard on the pages.  Later,,,,Sir James

[kpolak]

Morning!

Bride arrived with a standing rib roast (prime rib) the other night...said she couldn't pass it up for the price.  Last night was my first attempt at one of these.  I found a salt crusted horseradish recipe and went for it.  OH MY!  Au Gratin potatoes and roasted parmesan asparagus.  It will be hard to go out for Prime rib again.  Planning on trying the horseradish rub on the brisket in the summer!

Chef:  I added 3-TBS salt to make the crust.  The interior was seasoned perfectly, but the outer crust was a too salty.  Any tips?  Should I remove the crust before serving?

Doug:  Great photos!  I liked the last one the best!

Kurt

[cnw1995]

A quick morning from a sunny and slightly warmer Crystal Lake before I go out with the bride to help her food shopping. She likes to go super-early. I am getting in her way this week. Great news about Legacy, Laz.

Did you see my layout rearranging photos on the Christmas layout thread?

[ChiefEagles]

Mine shuts down when I throw the breaker and kill the whole layout.  I read in the book [or maybe that is an understanding] that it is OK as most chargers will not damage rechargable batteries if left for a few days.  It did say to turn off charger if you use non rechargeable batteries [why you would use those, I would not know??].  See if they get hot.  If they get hot, just unplug the power wire at the base.  I've got to read more.  If they are Nikad, you need to discharge them completely evey month or so.  Nikads build memory.  Will, after a while, only discharge as much as you normally use them.  My power drill batteries and the like, I have a flashlight that uses them.  When they get weak, plug them into the flashlight and it kills them completley.  Then recharge.  If they are Nikad, about once a month, leave the remote on and let it die.  I'll read the book.  Was wanting a report from you on the Legacy.   

[cheapclassics]

Good morning all,

It is cool in SE Indiana with temps in the 30s.  I did trackwork at the YMCA and Christmas cards for people at work.  Finals are for Lucas this week.  The only classes he has to worry about are English and Math.  Everything else is ok.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

 

[laz 57]

CHIEF,

  Question for you,

   Do you leave your Cab2 reciver plugged in all the time even when you aren't going to run your trains for a few days?  I don't see why not but can't find anything in the book about it.

laz57