cnw1995 - LOOK OUT!!! Oh. heh-heh. Sorry. heh-heh.
Fortner - I may have to hire you as my soothsayer...since you seem to have a grasp on all that boogah-boogah mumbo-jumbo.
Man - bunch of posts! John Baker - good to hear from you again! Hope things are going well in Stockport! I read that they banned smoking in pubs in Merry Olde England and now they have to install scent machines to cover the odor of spoiled beer (seriously, read this on like the AP or Reuters)! Hold your nose and do your duty, mate!
John S - thanks for those links you emailed, sure appreciate the help! I spent my allowance this week, so need to wait until next Friday to order... Wife is making noises about all the money I spend on trains...
Dougdagrump - I love those zombies! I saw them at a local mall in CLICKS (store). They also have about a 14 inch tall CTHULHU that I think might be considered O Gauge! Trying to figure out how that would fit into a Halloween layout! Maybe a sort of Night on Bald Mountain diorama? Glad you kept your truck under control!
Chief certainly has Mysterious and Terrible Powers! I think the election (willing submission by the masses to his majestic might) may have amplified his Powers beyond mere demi-level. Best to tread lightly there! Jim A and Fife, you might want to consider any possible Transgressions....
Chuck - you definitely need an outdoor train - go do it!
Doug Murphy - hope your eye is getting better! It's amazing what they can do with lasers now! Read a case a few weeks ago where they did eye surgery on a guy about 15 years ago without lasers and he got a wrinkle or fold over the retina? Permanently disabled. Thank God for advanced medicine!
Wedding rehearsals are pretty dull, but the meal at Old Warson countryclub was not too bad. They had bacon on cheese toast in the free bar, then a caesar salad in a bowl made of cheese, then veal wrapped in proscuto (sp?) and stuffed with some cheese, asparagus, and a cone of mashed potatoes with a rich sauce, finished with a toffee bowl full of icecream with fudge, strawberries, raspberries, blue berry (singular?). I don't drink very much, except the occasional case of beer while fishing, but had a good visit with my aunt Mary Ann and uncle Bill (WWII bomber veteran, former local union president, lineman for Reddy Killowatt over in IL).
Gotta get ready for the actual wedding in a few, so if I missed anyone (Wow -understatement), I read your posts and appreciate the updates and info.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Morning folks,
It's cooler today maybe 75, maybe rain tomorrow then 80s again.
What's a spare? Do all cars have one? or just trucks.
Wife is canning some of those toma oh you know. smells good.
Well today is the 50th yr. class reunion in Toledo, I have mixed thoughts about going after all it's just going to be a group of old people. I'll let you know tomorrow if anyone comes with a sweet young thing on his arm, I doubt it, none of us ever had THAT much money. Also going to visit my aunt who is 92 and still does ok for her age.A Ky. girl that might help(mothers sister)
Later, Sir James
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Bakeer - Mornin' English.
Chief - at first, I thought it could be you (...with your ties to Mother Nature and all...). But if you truly wielded UNLIMITED POWER, you wouldn't have let NS fall on such hard times in PA (check Trains forum...)
Nick,
Been off line for about five weeks, if your CU has enough space? Put a separate 30 amp ring circuit (2.5mm2 conductors) to the R room (2XC80's could pull up to 13 amps). An alternative is to take a single 15 amp (1.5mm2 conductors) fused spur off a nearby socket to a single or double 13amp outlet. Your existing lighting ring should be expanded, I presume you are making extensive use of low energy lamps so the extension is unlikely to stretch its capacity.
Cool here in a damp Stockport, bought a Panama hat mid June, wore it the day I got it and haven't needed it since.
All these bad lads messing with the pot infuriates me, as I get a great deal of pleasure from the activity, Kick 'em out!
Jim, I have 200+ e-mails to sort and you are a master, I read every one although some are lost in translation they get well spread here in UK, please keep them coming.
PS. It's good to be back, I've been suffering withdrawal symptoms.
John Baker
fifedog wrote: Mornin' boys. Sunny & 70's here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Father/son outing for today... then dinner at H(.)(.)TERS. Yes, Laz, you can tag along. And, thank you....again... LAZ don't step on your tongue. jaabat - let's see, I take a lightning bolt to the house 2 weeks ago that fried a few appliances. Now you are suffering gremlins. Coincidence --->I THINK NOT! There's only one "being" capable of reaking this kind of havoc...Chief - I carry my spare with me wherever I go.Me too.
Mornin' boys. Sunny & 70's here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Father/son outing for today... then dinner at H(.)(.)TERS. Yes, Laz, you can tag along. And, thank you....again...
LAZ don't step on your tongue.
jaabat - let's see, I take a lightning bolt to the house 2 weeks ago that fried a few appliances. Now you are suffering gremlins. Coincidence --->I THINK NOT! There's only one "being" capable of reaking this kind of havoc...
Chief - I carry my spare with me wherever I go.
Me too.
Off to the store [9 CDT]. Dr. John nor I have heard a word from Dennis. Cell phone still not on. Hope he comes to store or calls. Dr. J and I are going to do early lunch. Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
HI GIZ,
CHUCK exactly the same weather here today. Cold front pushed through and the wind is blowing about 15 mph. Real refreshing.
FIFE, HUBA HUBA H(.)(.)TERS,LOL. I'm there.
Ran trains last nite for about an hour. Then got in survivor mode watch SURVIVORMAN, and going TRIBAL. Pretty good shows on Discovery.
All have a good one.
laz57
Morning all!
Beautiful in Southern Ohio!
I aggree Schmitts in Columbus is really good. My wife is German decent and has an appreciation of good German food too. There is another really good German food resturant in southern Indiania, can't think of the name off hand.
I got the AF 290 tender fixed and the loco and tender ran on the test track great, pulling 4 box cars at 8 trips around in a minute @ < 2 amps. All thats left is a replacement headlight lens. Then start in on the coaler.
All take care. Will check in later. Going to daughter's to clean out her shed and garage. Son in law piece of work.
May God bless
Jim
Mornin' boys. Sunny & 70's here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Father/son outing for today...movie matinee, then go-cart racing, then dinner at H(.)(.)TERS. Yes, Laz, you can tag along. And, thank you....again...
dougdagrump - Glad you got it stopped without losing control. You get the MANLY MAN award for Saturday, August 18, 2007. BTW, just throw those underoos away; can't get them clean.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a beautiful, sunny 58 degrees. Going up to a cooler 76, today, with lots of sunshine.
Today, I plan on spending a lot of time outside. Next week, they are calling for rain, at least for a couple days. I have the usual chores to do around the house and then, I think I will take some pictures outside. The summer goes fast and it is worth enjoying. Don't think I will spend any time with trains today. I guess I need an outdoor train.
Dining car is here and waitress is serving. Breakfast.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Chuck
Howwwdeeee !
Boy, what a great way to start the day. On the way in to the museum really enjoying a drive with no breaklights, no stop'n'go and no lane hoppers. So what happens to disrupt this enjoyment ? One of my rear tires on my truck just flat shredded in a split second at about 70mph. I get it to the shoulder and then get that sinking feeling, how many years has it been since the spare was actually checked let alone used. Fortunately there was a nice wide shoulder so my tush wasn't hanging in the road while I changed the tire. Luckily no damage other than a bent up rear quarter panel, still need to double check the brake lines, had to untangle a big strip of tread from around the shocks/springs/axle housing.
Now a special note for you halloween fans, they aren't "O" scale closer to G but they appear to be pretty cool. But I do have somewhat of a warped sense of humor.
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Jim Fortner wrote: Have fun at work John! I'm working on layout plans Hey, Jim A -- does anyone make a 2.5 mm wrench or preferably nut/bolt driver??? The closest I can find is like 4 mm.
Have fun at work John! I'm working on layout plans
Hey, Jim A -- does anyone make a 2.5 mm wrench or preferably nut/bolt driver??? The closest I can find is like 4 mm.
Thanks Jim !! I always say, I'm only here for one reason, "To Have Fun" !!
I sent you an email on thse tools or socket. I know just the ones you need too, but now I can't find them. If you don't have them by the Oct. train show,I'll pick you up a set there. The ones I am speaking of, are very inexpensive & come in a blue case & they all look like little screwdrivers but they are nutdrivers. They're always at the train shows !! Some hardware stores have had them too, oh & hobby shops usualy have them too !!
Well just home from work & on my way to see Chewy !!
Good night all !!
Evening All -
First thing - Tomorrow evening on TCM, is a great movie if anyone has the time. It is Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad, World. Probably the best comedy I have ever seen. And, the cast is biggest and the best names of comedy. Ironically it was filmed here in the Long Beach area. Great movie for kids.
I took have noticed a little "spunk" with Chuck, his waitress must really be commanding his attention.
Jim, we are having the same "fun" here. Just replaced the washer, and dryer. New windshield in wifes car today. And now some of the plumbing seem to be acting up. Just never ends.
John, don't forget to post some images of the new engine, (assuming you havn't lost the camera).
Busy weekend planned, trip to San Diego, then working in train room the rest of the time. Have to make a presentation to a Genology group of about 60 people on printing. Maybe make a few sales.
Have a great weekend, forgot everything else worth mentioning.
Don
Good evening all,
I have to agree with Chuck in that there is nothing like a fine looking waitress early in the morning to get the day off to a good start. I had an outdoor meeting at work today right next to the Louisville and Indiana line in the south central part of Indianapolis. Saw a triple headed train mosey pass us twice. Tomorrow I am reffing two U-14 soccer games. Best seat in the house. Two of the grandkids are staying with us tomorrow night as their mom goes to her 10 year high school class re-union. I told my daughter to dress so that all the guys who did not ask her out in high school wish they had :-). I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
ChiefEagles wrote:BRATS!!!!! That is the one food you Yanks have that I really enjoy. Now the "rotten" cabbage on them with lots of mustard is good.
Chief here are two secretes to good brats
1. Start with a good quality brats(the real thing not Jville or other toned down sausage) Here in Columbus that would be Faulters.
2.You must boil your Brats in beer untill they turn a grayish white color and THEN you put them on the grill if your brats are brown or tan it is not real Brats. You can top it with sourkraut but I perfer sauted onions and bell peppers.
Kurt, I knew if it was Gratiot Valley it had to be HO. I'm just recovering from the fair as that trip to Dollywood in 100 degrees & humidity was just wearing off. I got flashbacks but the grandsons had a good time.
Nity nite to all I'll check in on the morn. Sir James
Sir James I: The building is a Bachmann Cityscenes Trade Tower # 88007 HO Scale
Kurt
Sir James I: Sorry just posted there...boy those guys are brutal. And I quote "If ya can't SEE any differences between an SD40-2 and an SD45 .... yup, I'm thinking too many beers !!! "
Screwed back up today...Wife thinks that I have Gall Bladder issues too.... I think I've been carrying Child 2 too much...She doesn't want me to put her down...we had a talk today (child 2 and I)...all square.
Armada Fare tomorrow! Yes Fare..$$$$ Brisket started at 7:00pm...should be ready by 7:00am. Since I'm up most of the night I can tend the wood. Smoke from smoker rolling into house...
jaabat wrote:And let's not forget that my coffee maker caught on fire 2 weeks ago! I'm searching the Yellow Pages now for an exorcist. I think this joint is haunted.
I told you to be nice to us Southerners.
Just spent a little time on the phone with Dr. John. Good to chat with him. No word from Dennis. Tried his cell but he never turns it on except to make a call. Right, Dr. John and I plan an early lunch and get together. Dr. John is having like an outdoor festival [with things like hunting and fishing and etc] tomorrow afternoon. Later
Evening all,
I just spent some time on one of those earth searches, ah memories.The grade school is still there but the neighborhood stores are all gone.And of course many homes gone too.
Jaabat, all those problems at home are just routine, notice how its always one after the other. it will be over soon then someone elses turn. But I don't think being good on the forum will change your luck. maybe,maybe not.
I did a little training today, also took a closer look at that starter set, lots of nice items in there, kind of hate to give it up but it will have a good home and I sure don't have to have it.I'll drop by before bed time.
Kurt, any info on that bldg? Sir James
Jimmy....Perhaps your spouse has invaded the last bastion of sanctity. That's right 'the forum'. She sees all the work being done by Nick and Brent...by the way making the rest of us look bad...and wants a few changes...crimping the train budget. Tread lightly grasshopper...
kpolak wrote: Blueberryhill RR wrote: Jim.....Kick it !!What's gotten into Chuckie???? He's been a new man ever since that southern waitress came back to the dining car!You sure keep me smiling! Kurt
Blueberryhill RR wrote: Jim.....Kick it !!
Jim.....Kick it !!
What's gotten into Chuckie???? He's been a new man ever since that southern waitress came back to the dining car!
You sure keep me smiling!
Thanks..............
You are absolutely right, Kurt. That gorgeous gal serves a great breakfast. Makes my day !!
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Not sure where you ate Chief but we give our best company pig stomach stuffed with meat. Then if your lucky you might get some head cheese.
My best Southern food is some plant that looks like a palm tree. It is smaller and the heart of the trunk is boiled and tastes better than cabbage. We called it swamp cabbage but I think it is a Palmetto Tree. To tell the truth that is what I miss most about my misery in the south for those few years. I couldn't wait to get the heck North again.
To tell the truth I find Southern cooking boring and not even close to the great ethnic foods of the North. Heck they didn't even eat Turkey on Thanksgiving.
jaabat wrote: When it rains it pours. Last week it was my car. This week, my wife's car - new battery, washing machine, and tonight, the fridge quit. It's only 5 years old. Reall good times. I'm sure I'll look back at this all and laugh someday. Could I please have a little vaseline with that telephone poll?
When it rains it pours. Last week it was my car. This week, my wife's car - new battery, washing machine, and tonight, the fridge quit. It's only 5 years old. Reall good times. I'm sure I'll look back at this all and laugh someday.
Could I please have a little vaseline with that telephone poll?
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