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

[magicman710]

I have been gone a week, to let everybody calm down a bit. Anybody miss me?

[sir james I]

Hi Folks, I haven't read all the post tonite so no replys.

My luck ran out this afternoon. Lightning hit my 30 year old CB antenna after being there all these years.... the TV is fried,it wasn't on but plugged in.The entire house circuit that tv was on is open spent two hours looking for an open plug with no luck.Have to find electrician tomorrow.playstation2,goner, garage door opener wont work,on a good circuit.probably shot.theres more but thats the sugar coated version.this thing works because I unplugged it from the line and ac before the storm hit. right now a broken train seems so simple.  

I hope I didn't bore you just needed to talk to someone.    Sir james

[Brutus]

Roy, you still getting rain or just heat?  We've had very little rain in the past month or so - really a drought.  But, we don't have to water the house!

[wrmcclellan]

rt - that is good news!

Doug (Skyray) good to have you back on board! - on the board!

Doug M - Hopefully you staying dry in your neighborhood? Did you see the web cam at the IRM?

Hopefully all you guys up nawth are high and dry - if not a little drippy

I have been really really busy the last few weeks - ugh!

it is hot here again, but not 100. Only 5 days over 100 here this summer. That's rare!

Jim A - are you working with the "print your own" decal paper from Micromark? Where are you getting the graphics to print the logos like the B&M logo?

Welcome to the Coffee Pot redcaboose and locomutt!

Have a great evening all!

[Brutus]

RT - good news, hope they pick you up fulltime and get bene's!

Bob!

Hey - I tried Jalapeno cheese burgers from White Castles - very good!  Needs a pickle though - they leave that off on these.

[Brutus]

Happy Birthday JLC! Wow, we got a ton of rain, then the highway shut down due to a burst water main - I guess the sudden cool down did it!  What a mess.  It took me 2 hours to get home, which included stopping at White Castle to pick up dinner for the family.  Usually takes about 20 to 25 minutes to get home. 

Read this at work today, hope TMCC Man and 88 and the rest of you car guys get a kick out of it:

A motorist has pleaded guilty to driving at 172mph on a rural A-road, making him the fastest speeder ever caught in Britain.

Tim Brady, 33, was caught in a random speed check on the A420 near Abingdon, Oxfordshire, driving a ?98,000 3.6-litre Porsche 911 Turbo in January this year.

The current highest speed to result in a conviction is 156mph.

In a short appearance at Oxford Crown Court, Brady pleaded guilty to one count of dangerous driving.

His plea of not guilty to one count of aggravated vehicle-taking was accepted by the Crown Prosecution Service and he will be sentenced next month.

Brady, of Harrow, north-west London, resigned from his job at car lease firm Helphire at its Abingdon branch days after police stopped him in the car.

[locomutt]

I sent this to John (CSXT30) earlier today to post, but guess he was too busy getting ready for work to do so.  Just thought ya'll would like to see this little tidbit of info on a person that means alot to all of us.  On this date in 1880, Joshua Lionel Cowen was born; Happy 127th Anniversary

of his Birthday.

Chief, not sure why you dislike me, I was born and live on the SOUTH SIDE of the Mason-Dixon Line................Oh wait, I know, it's because my daughter is a conductor for the CSX!!

Or is it because I don't like GRITS?!

Thanks for letin' a furinur invad ur space. 

[Anonymous]

  How do you post pictures? I'd like to show you guys my progress as I build my layout if your interested.

Pictures are always welcome.  Think your question got overlooked by all those in the know.  (They read too fast sometimes...)   Click on the link below and see if it will help you.  If you still have questions - please ask. 

http://www.trains.com/trccs/forums/1007497/ShowPost.aspx

The search menu brings a wealth of knowledge on this forum.

Welcome anyway - even if you are just one of them ____ Yanks!!!!   Bless your heart!    Now that you have been officially welcomed by the Mayor Chief, (or is it Chief Mayor???).... you have made a very good and reliable friend.

Lisa

[kpolak]

We have ready access to the finest continental chocolate(s) in the world, the Swiss are specially good at it, I saw Hershey Bars recently, but as I was under escort (SWMBO) at the time, had to pass them over (sorry, I do not intend to patronise).

John Bakeer: No offense taken.  My wife is getting to be a real choco-snob.  Who am I kidding she is.  She won't touch Godiva Chocolates.  Her latest & greatest is Shokolade Rasberry truffels.

Friends dropped off bittersweet Green & Blacks organic dark chocolate from England, she really likes it.  Can you recommend a few dark chocolates from Switzerland?  Anniversary is comming soon.

RT:  Great news on the new job, positive cash flow is always well...positive.

Jimmy:  Don't just stand there patting yourself on the back, and admiring your work; post some photos!

Thanks,

Kurt

[Jumijo]

jaabat - I believe it was the alphabet...

Hey Fifey, I'm not some Southern kukabura. I know exactly what your talking about! Dirty boy!

Hey, I just got done decalling my New Haven boxcar. I used my new batch of film from Micro-Mark. All I can say is WOW! These are awesome! Super thin, they are literally invisible once put on the car. I wish I used these for my B&M boxcar. I'm very, very pleased! Time to re-do that B&M.

Have a good evening everyone.

Jim

[rtraincollector]

Evenin' boys.  Back to hazy, hot & humid today in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Mowed the lawn for the first time in a month (rained about every day this week).

rt - Good luck with the new job.  I trust you kept your "prized" possessions...?

yes I have my A-B-B-A B&O passenger set with all six cars (williams set) . I also have my A-B Santa-Fe 2343 with 8 Passenger cars and I have my twin U36C southern with there 6 passenger cars. I like passenger cars lol. I still have about 6 other engines and about 40 freight cars. Even thou my room now is only about 8'x8' and I have a desk in there (the old metal type . ) so all I'm going to be able to do for a while is put up shelves so I can at least look at them. ( most of them any way. )

[fifedog]

Evenin' boys.  Back to hazy, hot & humid today in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Mowed the lawn for the first time in a month (rained about every day this week).

rt - Good luck with the new job.  I trust you kept your "prized" possessions...?

jaabat - I believe it was the alphabet...

redcaboose--->

88 - forgot to mention that I don't often hit my head on objects.  Some folks were just born to be submariners...

[rtraincollector]

Hey Chief

 

17 cars derail in Bulls gap
Seventeen Norfolk Southern rail cars derailed on Highway 66 near Beech Grove in Bulls Gap this afternoon. The 106-car, two-locomotive train was traveling east from Williamsburg, W.V. to Spencer, N.C. according to Susan Tarpay of Norfolk Southern. Fire and HAZMAT were called to the scene, however no hazardous materials were in the rail cars. The 17 rail cars were directly behind the engines. The first 16 were hauling crushed limestone and the 17th car was carrying coal, as were as the remaining cars. The train was on a siding of the tracks near Beech Grove Road to allow other trains to pass. The derailing of the train will not effect other trains from passing through the area, however Beech Grove Road is temporarily closed. Hawkins County dispatchers said motorists should use caution while traveling on Highway 66. A crew, that will place the rail cars on the tracks is expected to arrive in the area between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., said Tarpay. It is not known how long the process will take. The remaining 89 rail cars will also be pulled from the derailed cars. Authorities said the reason why the train derailed is not yet known. An investigation will be conducted. No one was injured, said Tarpay.

[dwiemer]

Well it looks like I'm going to work tueday. I signed up with a staffing firm and they have a position for me assemble work assembing sunvisors and seat cushions for cars. As it being a staffing firm I'm sure they get a good chunk of the wadge an I get the rest but possible after 45 - 60 days that they'll take me on and then I'll get benifits and better pay.

Not to much else happening talk to you all later

RT, sometimes, they pay the same or a little better, the company pays higher to the staffing firm.  I once worked for a professional staffing firm, made $3.00 per hour higher than the company had advertised for.  If you check the classifieds for the position you are filling, you may find it as often they do both, advertise for the position and submit it to a staffing firm.  They would rather get you directly for the trial/probationary period as still little to no benefits and they don't pay the firm. 

Good luck in your position.

Well, we had a gully washer here for a time.  Was getting ready to start a case and looked out the windows, heavy wind and rain going sideways.  lasted a short time and now the sun is out.  Not sure what the temp is outside, but inside here, it is the usual 52 degrees.

Y'all have a great weekend.

Dennis

[rtraincollector]

Well it looks like I'm going to work tueday. I signed up with a staffing firm and they have a position for me assemble work assembing sunvisors and seat cushions for cars. As it being a staffing firm I'm sure they get a good chunk of the wadge an I get the rest but possible after 45 - 60 days that they'll take me on and then I'll get benifits and better pay.

Not to much else happening talk to you all later

[rtraincollector]

Morning.  Wow, Yankees full of MOUTH this AM.   Especially Jim A.  Burg [lab] back from vet.  All A OK.  Just pay the bill.   Did gain some weight [113 lbs].  Big boy.  Cart-Cart and Youngest due anytime now.  Layout work this PM.  Don't have time to sit and chat with Yankees.  Hey RED, if you can't take the heat, move back up NAWTH [hot there too].  One less Yank down South.  Later.

GOLLY !!  And I was planning on taking a trip down south when I retire in a couple years, & spending some big bucks down there too !! Figured I'd spend 4 or 5 bucks in a lot of those cities down there, mostly just to help out their economy !! Though now, with The Chief not being so hospitable, I just may not go down there & throw all that big money away !! I may just stick to hitch hiking around Ohizo now !!  Well there goes all my plans on compiling a good Dumpster survey now, too !! Yeah, & all cause the Chief don't want to get along with his friendly neighbors from the Nawth !!

Well, almost time for work again & will be working tomorrow too !!  More train show moola !! (I hope !! )

Thanks, John

Acually as long as you stay west of Raleigh, NC your okay the rest of the south basicly have very nice folks. Look at lisa for example

 

Whoa there, Cochise ...

sorry forgot your on the border line there but we all know your fine its east of you

[ChiefEagles]

Man, This is one tough group of Mill Hunkies, Hillbillies and Rednecks in this gathering. I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer but I think i've just been insulted by the Chief.  Oh well, I can take it.  I just hope he's as knowledgeable about trains when I need some info from him as he is about knowing where I should reside. I also hope he can field a few low shots himself cause I'll be sending some his way. I can see i'm gonna enjoy this forum.

That is what a lot of the "Coffee Pot" is about.  Having fun with each other and getting to know each other.  Glad to have you Bob.  You passed the test.  Got shot at and bounced back.  AS for those Hokie Ohizians, I just ignore them.  They will come spend their money anyway. 

Got some Soundstop cut so the JD factory corner is in one big section.  Got to go to FIL's B'day party.  Will use this a pattern for the other two sheets and just add or subtract length to make seams off set.

Man, glad to have Skyray back.  Even if he does fly upside down some.   Most Nam pilots are a little screwy anyway.   Especially those that land on a carrier.

Later.  

[sir james I]

BOB,  thats not a whale, its a blue gill the chief stuffed with grits.

[dwiemer]

Bob, LOL. And welcome!

OK, Dennis, I'm going home at 3 pm. I'll tell everyone you said so.

No Problem!....Ya need a note?

[cnw1995]

Bob, LOL. And welcome!

OK, Dennis, I'm going home at 3 pm. I'll tell everyone you said so.

[Anonymous]

How!!! Chief, I see the smaller fish in the picture but who caught the whale?

[Anonymous]

Man, This is one tough group of Mill Hunkies, Hillbillies and Rednecks in this gathering. I'm not the sharpest knife in the drawer but I think i've just been insulted by the Chief.  Oh well, I can take it.  I just hope he's as knowledgeable about trains when I need some info from him as he is about knowing where I should reside. I also hope he can field a few low shots himself cause I'll be sending some his way. I can see i'm gonna enjoy this forum.

[Anonymous]

Morning.  Wow, Yankees full of MOUTH this AM.   Especially Jim A.  Burg [lab] back from vet.  All A OK.  Just pay the bill.   Did gain some weight [113 lbs].  Big boy.  Cart-Cart and Youngest due anytime now.  Layout work this PM.  Don't have time to sit and chat with Yankees.  Hey RED, if you can't take the heat, move back up NAWTH [hot there too].  One less Yank down South.  Later.

GOLLY !!  And I was planning on taking a trip down south when I retire in a couple years, & spending some big bucks down there too !! Figured I'd spend 4 or 5 bucks in a lot of those cities down there, mostly just to help out their economy !! Though now, with The Chief not being so hospitable, I just may not go down there & throw all that big money away !! I may just stick to hitch hiking around Ohizo now !!  Well there goes all my plans on compiling a good Dumpster survey now, too !! Yeah, & all cause the Chief don't want to get along with his friendly neighbors from the Nawth !!

Well, almost time for work again & will be working tomorrow too !!  More train show moola !! (I hope !! )

Thanks, John

Acually as long as you stay west of Raleigh, NC your okay the rest of the south basicly have very nice folks. Look at lisa for example

 

Whoa there, Cochise ...

[rtraincollector]

Morning.  Wow, Yankees full of MOUTH this AM.   Especially Jim A.  Burg [lab] back from vet.  All A OK.  Just pay the bill.   Did gain some weight [113 lbs].  Big boy.  Cart-Cart and Youngest due anytime now.  Layout work this PM.  Don't have time to sit and chat with Yankees.  Hey RED, if you can't take the heat, move back up NAWTH [hot there too].  One less Yank down South.  Later.

GOLLY !!  And I was planning on taking a trip down south when I retire in a couple years, & spending some big bucks down there too !! Figured I'd spend 4 or 5 bucks in a lot of those cities down there, mostly just to help out their economy !! Though now, with The Chief not being so hospitable, I just may not go down there & throw all that big money away !! I may just stick to hitch hiking around Ohizo now !!  Well there goes all my plans on compiling a good Dumpster survey now, too !! Yeah, & all cause the Chief don't want to get along with his friendly neighbors from the Nawth !!

Well, almost time for work again & will be working tomorrow too !!  More train show moola !! (I hope !! )

Thanks, John

 

Acually as long as you stay west of Raleigh, NC your okay the rest of the south basicly have very nice folks. Look at lisa for example

[dwiemer]

Prayers to the folks affected by the bad weather.  My wife's friend lives in Findlay, OH, hear they got hit pretty hard.  Also, remember the big prayers for our troops on the front lines.

Red, found it is better to assymilate to the south when you live here.  I have become less type "A" and more relaxed and overall, a better person, I think anyway.  Lots of good folk down this way and very personable.  The only thing I miss from Yankeeland is the train stores and some good food that otherwise I have to make.

Doug (Chicago), you may want to call it an early day and head home.  The weather channel is predicting some heavy storm activity around the rush hour(s).  Hope you get home safely and have a good weekend.

I have every intention of getting some layout work done tonight.  But, like the best of plans, I am on call and at the mercy of the patients.

Y'all have a great weekend,  and don't spend too much time on Laz's bike!

Dennis

[anjdevil2]

 

John....Stay up North. Why would you want to go South to a Swamp full of " Frogs ".

 

 

geez.....I've been wondering about that very same thing.....

[rtraincollector]

Doug, Give me some info about the reunion and I'll see what I can do for you.  I assume your of the class of 2000 or 2001?

Thanks for both the offer and the compliment.  The class was 1957.  And all I know about it was I got an email from "Classmates" that told me they were having one.  When I tried to go to their web site and find out about it, all I got was a king size ration of sales pitch, but no information.  I dated Anne Belew in high school, her best friend was Brenda Ramage, and Bill Pitt and Bill Pittman are the only other names I remember.  I haven't seen or heard from Anne since I joined the Marines in early 1960 and the others since 1957.  Not a big thing, and I probably am not coming back for the reunion; my time there was not particularly happy.  I was just wondering what happened to some of the people I haven't seen in fifty years.

They some how get list of names and schools and send out emails trying to get you to join all you really need to do is contact the school if still there or some old freinds that are still in the area and you can get ahold of who is running it

[Blueberryhill RR]

Morning.  Wow, Yankees full of MOUTH this AM.   Especially Jim A.  Burg [lab] back from vet.  All A OK.  Just pay the bill.   Did gain some weight [113 lbs].  Big boy.  Cart-Cart and Youngest due anytime now.  Layout work this PM.  Don't have time to sit and chat with Yankees.  Hey RED, if you can't take the heat, move back up NAWTH [hot there too].  One less Yank down South.  Later.

GOLLY !!  And I was planning on taking a trip down south when I retire in a couple years, & spending some big bucks down there too !! Figured I'd spend 4 or 5 bucks in a lot of those cities down there, mostly just to help out their economy !! Though now, with The Chief not being so hospitable, I just may not go down there & throw all that big money away !! I may just stick to hitch hiking around Ohizo now !!  Well there goes all my plans on compiling a good Dumpster survey now, too !! Yeah, & all cause the Chief don't want to get along with his friendly neighbors from the Nawth !!

Well, almost time for work again & will be working tomorrow too !!  More train show moola !! (I hope !! )

Thanks, John

John....Stay up North. Why would you want to go South to a Swamp full of " Frogs ".

[csxt30]

Morning.  Wow, Yankees full of MOUTH this AM.   Especially Jim A.  Burg [lab] back from vet.  All A OK.  Just pay the bill.   Did gain some weight [113 lbs].  Big boy.  Cart-Cart and Youngest due anytime now.  Layout work this PM.  Don't have time to sit and chat with Yankees.  Hey RED, if you can't take the heat, move back up NAWTH [hot there too].  One less Yank down South.  Later.

GOLLY !!  And I was planning on taking a trip down south when I retire in a couple years, & spending some big bucks down there too !! Figured I'd spend 4 or 5 bucks in a lot of those cities down there, mostly just to help out their economy !! Though now, with The Chief not being so hospitable, I just may not go down there & throw all that big money away !! I may just stick to hitch hiking around Ohizo now !!  Well there goes all my plans on compiling a good Dumpster survey now, too !! Yeah, & all cause the Chief don't want to get along with his friendly neighbors from the Nawth !!

Well, almost time for work again & will be working tomorrow too !!  More train show moola !! (I hope !! )

Thanks, John

[Anonymous]

Doug, Give me some info about the reunion and I'll see what I can do for you.  I assume your of the class of 2000 or 2001?

Thanks for both the offer and the compliment.  The class was 1957.  And all I know about it was I got an email from "Classmates" that told me they were having one.  When I tried to go to their web site and find out about it, all I got was a king size ration of sales pitch, but no information.  I dated Anne Belew in high school, her best friend was Brenda Ramage, and Bill Pitt and Bill Pittman are the only other names I remember.  I haven't seen or heard from Anne since I joined the Marines in early 1960 and the others since 1957.  Not a big thing, and I probably am not coming back for the reunion; my time there was not particularly happy.  I was just wondering what happened to some of the people I haven't seen in fifty years.