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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, August 23, 2007 9:13 PM
Evening all.  Spent lots of time at the lake.  Dock had 4 pontoons on the ground.  Could not lift it and shove it out as usual.  Buddy has bad back and heck so he can't do.  Hooked rope to his ski ring on pontoon and to dock.  I lifted and he reved.  Pulled it out.  Then had to pull it around to deeper water.  Drought has hit Kerr Lake too.  Then went for a ride on pontoon.  Came back to survey the fire damage to houses.  Buddy was surprised.  Came home and vacumed [Burg hair].  Went to eat at Wendy's.  Went to pond and waited for beavers.  No deer nor others.  Only one big hawk.  Came home and now typing.  Popcorn time.  Tomorrow, layout time.  Grandson coming for a visit.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Thursday, August 23, 2007 9:10 PM
 jefelectric wrote:
 Blueberryhill RR wrote:

I have bought from Marty at Ma & Pa Junction and was very pleased with the prices of Williams. Much cheaper than buying directly from Williams, even with Platinum Club discount.

Chuck

I'll back up Chuck, Marty is a real gentleman.  I've done business with him via Phone, web site and in person at York.  Can't go wrong with Ma & Pa for Williams.  That said, another good source that I have also purchased from is Charles & Janet Phillips.  They don't do internet but go to a lot of shows and do phone orders. Phone 717-564-8633, FAX 717-564-4447.  They also stock parts.

I will also vouch for Charlie and Janet Phillips. I just bought some Williams parts from  Charlie today. A real gentleman. He sends stuff assumming you will pay (takes personal checks).

BTW - Charlie is the Williams parts guy. He buys all Williams parts (new stuff and seconds) and is their main parts source.

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:56 PM

EVENING ALL,

Storm just passed through, lot of rain and noise.  Kurt, you come through ok?

Train store has Lionel ship list but I didn't go in to see whats on it,if there's anything big I'll  let you know.I did hear no BigBoy yet.

It's still in the 80s & 75 overnite very humid. I did run two trains today both mth and they actually ran.suprise!             Catch you all in the AM,        Sir James

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by Brutus on Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:54 PM
CSXect - Happy Birthday for your dad!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:49 PM

Evenin' boys.  Just checking in.

88 - That's a bummer on the bimmer.  A bigger bummer on the other thing.  Ya know, maybe you've missed a step...Confused [%-)]  I think I have some instructional videos somewhere back in the corner of my closet...Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by Brutus on Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:48 PM

88 - sorry to hear that, but as the man said "Try try again!"  Wink [;)]  Oh, and good luck on the car, too!

Not as hot here today, but still too hot for me.  I thought about mowing the yard when I got home, but cooked some dinner (glorified mess = browned lean burger with beef consome and some flour served on noodles) and then got stuck reading emails and stuff so there you go.  Have to cut soon, looking a little shabby.

Still working on layout ideas for the basement.  Hope to get some work done on that this weekend!

You guys left a couple pieces of cookie cake, so I'll have to postpone my diet until tomorrow, again!  Laugh [(-D]

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by CSXect on Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:41 PM

Today was my dads birthday 70 something we took him out to dinner at the olive garden, food was good and plenty they tried to get us to sample some wine for a quarter each sample and if you ordered a bottle they would give so much to a charity too bad for them I can not have alcohol and the pasta was pushing it as far as diabeties is concerned. I had the tour of Italy platter a nice size chunk of lasuanga a chicken parmasaun and some posta alferdo it is late and I am not spelling good at the moment.

Work was a pain all over today as the put me back on the planatery camara and my arms and shoulders were hurting from the repeditive motion of put one document on the camera with one hand wile moving another document to the completed pile. I like the rotery camera better as it is kinda like a scanner and all you do is feed the machine and it does double sided documents and films on two rolls of film at the same time, anyway I was moving at the end of the day slower than an indecisive constapated slothBlindfold [X-)]Zzz [zzz]Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by jefelectric on Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:41 PM
 John Bakeer wrote:

Doug, Get big bruv to take little sis for a good long walk. 2 problems solved in 1.

Mr Baguleid says I will live 'till I die, just take 75mg Junior aspirin every 3 days and I could live long enough to bore the a***s off everyone in ear shot.

It's our big Bank Holiday this weekend and the forecast is good, so every UK Lemming will be on the road. Dear Lady and I will chill at home. I think I'll make a curry.

John, What is the story (history) on the bank holiday.  I see they even have it on our calendars now. 

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Posted by jefelectric on Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:39 PM
 Blueberryhill RR wrote:

I have bought from Marty at Ma & Pa Junction and was very pleased with the prices of Williams. Much cheaper than buying directly from Williams, even with Platinum Club discount.

Chuck

I'll back up Chuck, Marty is a real gentleman.  I've done business with him via Phone, web site and in person at York.  Can't go wrong with Ma & Pa for Williams.  That said, another good source that I have also purchased from is Charles & Janet Phillips.  They don't do internet but go to a lot of shows and do phone orders. Phone 717-564-8633, FAX 717-564-4447.  They also stock parts.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Thursday, August 23, 2007 8:33 PM
Big Smile [:D] I just won a #44 army missle launcher off ebay for less than $50.00 well its a little over $60.00 with shipping and insurance but still happy now if the CFO will be lol been good staying away scince lost job but couldn't resist tonight lol.

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, August 23, 2007 7:59 PM

I have bought from Marty at Ma & Pa Junction and was very pleased with the prices of Williams. Much cheaper than buying directly from Williams, even with Platinum Club discount.

Chuck

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Posted by rtraincollector on Thursday, August 23, 2007 5:05 PM
 PhilaKnight wrote:

RT

 Definetly gonna look into the Williams Club been reading alot about the and it looks good. They have alot of "postwar" trains that I wish I had when I was little but can't afford. And they look reasonable in price to. 

Also check out MA & PA JUNCTION  either call them at

m - f 5 pm - 10 pm 410-256-7992

sat-sun 11am- 9 pm 410-241-9904

or email them at marty@mapajuntion.com

or order on line at  www.mapajunction.com

Now I haven't used them but have heard a few mention them a few times so worth checking them out they have the girls set in stock for $350.00 and they have free shipping over $250.00 so you get free shipping

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Posted by PhilaKnight on Thursday, August 23, 2007 3:44 PM

RT

 Definetly gonna look into the Williams Club been reading alot about the and it looks good. They have alot of "postwar" trains that I wish I had when I was little but can't afford. And they look reasonable in price to. 

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Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, August 23, 2007 2:54 PM
Just got back from the local e-coli biohazrd site - I mean the beach. Guess what? It's storming again. Gotta get the youngest out of tub. Good ideas for young 'uns. They all do that - clean their rooms, their bathroom, mow grass, set and clean table -- need more ideas to combat their boredom for the next few days before school... Work is good. Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Thursday, August 23, 2007 2:45 PM

Brent - sorry about the news.

 lionroar88 wrote:

He's had it for over 24 hours and all he's done is a 35-40 minute test drive...

Brent - hmmmmm, BMW, a 30-45 min "test drive". Sounds like he may have it another couple of weeks????Wink [;)]

Still really busy here and no time to post.

Kids start school on Monday - yay!

Hope all have a nice afternoon!

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Thursday, August 23, 2007 1:34 PM

Brent - sorry dude.  But like Dennis said, you can always practice 'till you get it right?Whistling [:-^]

And they probably test drove your Bimmer to Breakfast and lunch......what a test drive! And will probably be NPF by your mechanic (no problem found...) 

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Posted by kpolak on Thursday, August 23, 2007 1:14 PM

Brent:  Sorry about the news.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:28 PM
Jim,
How close are you to Boston?  Wife is going there on business and I may have to join her for some of my own business!  Sept 24 - 26.
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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:26 PM

 

Isn't old Dennis full of Moxie today?!!! See what being the first to get CTT can do for a guy!  Bow [bow]

Jim

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Posted by dwiemer on Thursday, August 23, 2007 12:22 PM

Brent, sorry for the news.  Now you can get back to practicing.

Jaabat, you need to teach them to clean your track for you.  I have my oldest (5), wiring the layout nowShock [:O]  I will have someone else plug in the power and get some trains running before I attempt to touch anything.  I will just stand by with the fire extinguisher..........I am just kidding for any who may actually think I'd do that.

Not much going on today.  I feel like Jim, come to work to play on the computer......again, just kidding. 

Have a nice day.

dennis

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:48 AM

Doug,

I make my kids clean up their rooms, and any room they have trashed. They also clean up their toys, sweep the garage floor, put their own folded laundry away, and help take out the trash. They are 7 and 4 years old. Next year they will be able to change the oil in the cars, mow the lawn, trim the hedges, and make dinner a few times a week. I'm tough, but some day they'll thank me.

Jim 

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:42 AM
 jaabat wrote:

Be careful with what you wish for, Brent. You two seem to have a mighty nice life as it is....

Although I'm sure you will also enjoy trying, and trying again.  Wink [;)]

The mechanic called. Your Bimmer tested positive!  Laugh [(-D]

A humina humina humina, . . .  



LOL!  He hasn't even put it on the rack... Banged Head [banghead] He's had it for over 24 hours and all he's done is a 35-40 minute test drive... Disapprove [V]
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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:35 AM

Be careful with what you wish for, Brent. You two seem to have a mighty nice life as it is....

Although I'm sure you will also enjoy trying, and trying again.  Wink [;)]

The mechanic called. Your Bimmer tested positive!  Laugh [(-D]

A humina humina humina, . . .  

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Posted by tmcc man on Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:35 AM
 lionroar88 wrote:
 jaabat wrote:

 lionroar88 wrote:
It's a no-go... Sad [:(]

Anj... no word yet on the Bimmer... guess I have to call the mechanic... Banged Head [banghead]

 

Brent, what's a no-go? 



Test = Negative. Sad [:(]

Sorry, Brent.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:19 AM
 jaabat wrote:

 lionroar88 wrote:
It's a no-go... Sad [:(]

Anj... no word yet on the Bimmer... guess I have to call the mechanic... Banged Head [banghead]

 

Brent, what's a no-go? 



Test = Negative. Sad [:(]
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Posted by John Bakeer on Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:16 AM

Doug, Get big bruv to take little sis for a good long walk. 2 problems solved in 1.

Mr Baguleid says I will live 'till I die, just take 75mg Junior aspirin every 3 days and I could live long enough to bore the a***s off everyone in ear shot.

It's our big Bank Holiday this weekend and the forecast is good, so every UK Lemming will be on the road. Dear Lady and I will chill at home. I think I'll make a curry.

John Baker

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Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:00 AM
Good morn from a sunny and damp Crystal Lake - more storms last eve - on their way to Mike C in Indiana and our Ohioans. Went to bed early - just ran out of gas. This morn, went grocery shopping at Target with the bride and bought some  more printer ink at Office Depot.  Going to call State Farm later to come look at the roof.  Well, look at that, the youngest ate a whole bag of donuts while I was not looking. I got the bright idea for my bored middle boy to do some more chores around the house - have to make a list - any ideas?

 I was surprised to come home yesterday to not one, but two new hamsters and all their condo supplies. The bride has always wanted one - couldn't have one when she was younger so I guess we got them now - and the youngest got one too as a 'home school project' - yeah right. Can't wait for the cats to discover 'em.

Hope to run trolleys later today. I want to make a depot out of a plastiville school I picked up.

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Posted by tmcc man on Thursday, August 23, 2007 11:00 AM

 lionroar88 wrote:
It's a no-go... Sad [:(]

Anj... no word yet on the Bimmer... guess I have to call the mechanic... Banged Head [banghead]

Good morning everyone,

I slept really late today. Soccer practice starts a 6pm here.

Brent, is it about that?

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, August 23, 2007 10:39 AM

 lionroar88 wrote:
It's a no-go... Sad [:(]

Anj... no word yet on the Bimmer... guess I have to call the mechanic... Banged Head [banghead]

 

Brent, what's a no-go? 

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 23, 2007 10:33 AM
It's a no-go... Sad [:(]

Anj... no word yet on the Bimmer... guess I have to call the mechanic... Banged Head [banghead]

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