Afternoon all!
All geared up for the big M day tomorrow. CArds bought and signed. Flowers hidden and staged for deployment.
Made a visit to the Age of Steam museum here in Dallas this morning to discuss setting up the club's portable layout for a kids day event they do here in June. Should be a fun event. We are going to have to look into renting a tent however. Spent a bit of time looking at the equipment. Although bot as large as some RR museums, they have some interesting stuff - Big Boy, DD40X, GG1, SF Doodlebug. Some items paint is suffering, but they rotate the painting to keep up with it. Many pieces have a nice fresh coat - particularly a F3 in SF warbonnet that is magnificent!
The wife's M day present is to go to a local food festival tonight and Chris Daughtry (SP?) of American Idol is singing. She and the daughter wanted to see him real bad. Guess where I stand on that issue .
Doug - I always heard Bill Culliton was a really nice guy - that certainly proves it.
Dewey - Hope your recovery goes well!
My wife signed my daughter up for a defensive driving school being held at Texas Motor Speedway tomorrow - so I get to spend the afternoon there. They will practice learning to handle spins, skids, and maneuvers at speed. Should be interesting. Will probably bake in the sun myself - hope they have some shade for this.
80's here today and sunny.
Have a great evening all and a great Mother's Day tomorrow.
Regards, Roy
My mountain handle only Chief. Everytime I have to re-login up here with this different e-mail adress because "someone under that name is already on"[my Greensboro handle which is simply my name].
Also fast-moving thunder storms here causing the lightning alarm on the golf course to honk often. But only scant rain.
Have a good weekend---sounds like you have a busy schedule.
Thanks for the recovery wish Roy.
If the noodle soup, mashed taters and homemade Granny Smith applesauce hold out at least I won't go hungry.
afternoon all..not much planned today but wash and wax a 55 chevy belair...it was also a inheritance...it was my dad's baby tell he passed away last yr...sure is a sweet car to drive..
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/mq77/55chevy.jpg
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Zeke :that's real beuty of a 55 you have there, sorry to hear of the passing of your parents though. You'll always have someting nice to work on .
Glad to see Dewey back & is recovering ok !!
Hope Lisa has a nice Mothers Day too & takes care of her eyes.
Well, race time pretty soon !! Hope Chuck doesn't miss it !! I'm still with # 20 !!
Hope all have a nice week end & Mothers Day celebration !!
Thanks, John
zeke wrote: afternoon all..not much planned today but wash and wax a 55 chevy belair...it was also a inheritance...it was my dad's baby tell he passed away last yr...sure is a sweet car to drive.. http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y83/mq77/55chevy.jpg
That's a great looking Chevy, Zeke. I envy you.
you forgot the [] with img in it and then [/] with img at the end
very nice 55
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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thanks guys for the compliments....both my parents were killed when i was in iraq they were hit by a drunk driver...my mom died almost instantly and my dad was in a comma for 6 months before he passed away...been a rough 2 yrs...more then anyone would ever understand.....
that pic was taken the day he said it was completed.....he had a grin from ear to ear that never went away....but wouldnt you ..2 yrs of hard work and you have this beautiful car...
i will take some current shots for you all...its a tough descion when i want to just go for a ride..i mean i got a 1964 1/2 convertible mustang and the 55 chevy...its a tough desicion...and in a cpl years i will have a 69 charger.....i really love being alive and free
Zeke : that's really awfull to hear about your parents. You sure have been through a lot over the last few years. We're all thankful for your service to our country & hope you do well down the road. It's really good to have you here !!
csxt30 wrote: Zeke : that's really awfull to hear about your parents. You sure have been through a lot over the last few years. We're all thankful for your service to our country & hope you do well down the road. It's really good to have you here !! Thanks, John
..........Right from my heart.....
rtraincollector wrote: you forgot the [] with img in it and then [/] with img at the end very nice 55
Here is my ride 2000 Transam with Ramair
thanks ...makes me feel good to know i am part of something......
my life changed dramaitcally after i got out of the service....felt like i had no meaning, or purpose. I was all alone. Wife divorced me while i was in iraq, parents died, grandperants died,watched my brother die in iraq, son was killed last june, and i lost most of the use of a leg. Took a round in the chest, had 2 heart attacks since then ( diflibulator installed). but im alive. But i would say id go again in a heart beat if asked.
I love my country, i love being alive, we have so much to be thankfull for. Alot of people take little things for granted ...but being overseas and coming back definatly makes you look at life a whole lot differant.
But everything is going a lot better know. Life looks good. i got a new hobby and i sure have met alot of nice ppl here and just hope to continue that...
all is good in the sunshine state....what doesnt kill you only makes you stronger...i think!
i hope everyone is having a great afternoon!
Evening guys,
Dewey, I was wondering why they new handle, but you answered before I got to the end of the posts. Next question, why are you taking down the shelf layout?
Doug M., I laughed when I read your post about the car. Back quite a few years, when my daughters were teenagers, I bought a Ford Pinto to use the power train in a kit car SS100. I parked it in the drive way for a while until I tore it apart. My daughters asked me to park it somewhere else as the kids were making comments about it.
Lisa, Happy Mother's day.
Ran trains a while on thursday evening and again yesterday when my new MTH A-5 arrived via UPS. Neat little engine, with really nice slow speed operation. Will start at 2 MPH and will keep running at 1 MPH when slowed down from a higher speed.
Spent most of the day today working on the landscaping around the pond, pulling weeds pruning out deadwood and planting some new perannuals. A couple of things have been given a reprive for a few weeks but if they don't improve, they will be history and replaced by something else.
Take care all,
Wouldn't you know it, I was all set to get some honey do's done and then get to some serious work on the layout. I finished the first set of things and then I get called in for an emergency. Oh well, now I have to try to get some MD shopping done. Was going to go to the mall, but it looks like WalMart is my last option. At least she is still out of town, so I can do some shopping tonight. Think I will dine out. I have to hang around to make sure the X-ray looks good on this guy and then I am out of here.
Zeke, that is a nice looking 55. Take good care of it. It is good to hear that someone who has been through so much has managed to keep a good outlook on things. I learned a long time ago that no matter how much I have had to go through, somewhere, someone has gone through worse. I think it is that way for all of us. Just have to keep your chin up and face each day. Glad you are doing well. And glad you have become a part of this forum.
Roy and others, if your kids go through a defensive driving course, you should be able to get a discount on your insurance. They are also great for teaching how to really drive and avoid accidents.
Chief, It is good to see you and Dewey, Lisa, and the rest here. Hope everyone has a great night and that the women are blessed this Mother's day
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
We had one h*** of a storm roll through around 4:30 this afternoon. Rain in sheets blowing horizontal first from one direction than the direct opposit, almost constant lightning, and then, to top it off, hail the size of nickels. Needless to say I stood at the open door, was at work, listening for a tornado. When the weather alert radio went off I thought for sure it was a tornado warning but it was only a severe storm alert for a stationary storm cell dirctly over Watkinsville. When I closed the store at 7 there were still piles of hail laying around.
Guess tomorrow's paper'll show any damage that occured, since UGA graduation was today I'm sure that'll be the headline no matter what. Goes with living near a college town, nothing matters in the world except the college.
Well, crowd is now dispursing. Wife works to get this dinner done and when her folks get here she just quits and I have to raise my voice to get her back in line. If not, the meal will never get ready. She thinks she is a kid and stops and starts playing. No joke. Once the meal is served, she seems to get her mind back. Happens everytime. Meal turned out a great success. Rain came [storms went around us on all sides] and I cooked under the garage. Pork was great. Hot dogs were too [ate 3]. Strawberry [fresh] shortcake was too. Lots of sweet ice tea.
Now watching the Tudors on Showtime.
Hope all the Moms have a great Mothers Day.
Later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good evening all,
Wow. Miss a day, miss a lot. It was another beautiful sunny day in SE Indiana. Last night Lucas and I mowed the yard. We watched "Close to Home" and "Numb3rs". Got up early this morning and did the trimming outside and swept the house inside. Did some quick errands and got cleaned to go to "Spamalot", which was very funny and well done. Stopped at Denny's for dinner. Watched some Indy qualifying on line and listened to some more on the radio. The "Evil Empire" (Penske) sat on the pole...again and only Scheckter broke up the Team Red and Team Green monopoly. Zeke, I hope life gets better for you as you have had it rough. Doug and Roy, good luck with the teen years. Thankfully Lucas is 17 and so I am almost done with them. Lisa-N-NC, that was a good story about Avalon, and I hope your eyes get better. To those in the Missouri area, I hope the flooding eases soon. I sent the dining car early to "Points East" this morning, but I had too much to do to post. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
dwiemer wrote: Zeke, that is a nice looking 55. Take good care of it. It is good to hear that someone who has been through so much has managed to keep a good outlook on things. I learned a long time ago that no matter how much I have had to go through, somewhere, someone has gone through worse. I think it is that way for all of us. Just have to keep your chin up and face each day. Glad you are doing well. And glad you have become a part of this forum.
thanks i helped restore it some when i wasnt deployed or out in the field...and its pampered sits in temp controlled garage...they both do.... its barely got 1000 miles on it since the frame off restore...
and i was told that also growing up about someone having it worse...that is what helps me keep my chin up on alot of days... this site is awesome i really think and feel that you all really care about one another..thats great..cuz i have no family left...its just me......but you all make me feel very welcome..thanks
actually he did install seat belts..havent used them yet but i will i think...safety first...and no it wont ever leave me...it means to much to ever sell...
i like a nice restored corvair...cute lil cars...
job huh....well i have had a lot happen and i only mentioned a few items to you all...i am actually starting a book about my life in the army and things i endured and the things i seen along with the losses i have suffered...i am about 1/4 of the way done.. i feel even if nobody buys it, that its important for me to get off my chest
but many good times are ahead for me...and i am ready for the ride....
Howdy folks, finally got a chance to get online and check things out. Zeke, very sorry for your losses and ordeals, but I really appreciate your outlook on life and hope things go great for you this year. PS - love the General Lee action shot (?). My wife esp wants to see a pic of your convertible.
I took pics of my new train stuff for tomorrow, but they won't show on my website, so I guess I did something wrong. Worked 4 hours OT this morning, then mowed the lawn and hopefully murdered some varmint cong with some stuff I bought at Home Depot. I nearly fell prey to a sapper, who ran a tunnel up my hill to a very steep place and then probably laughed it's little head off as I slipped in the mud/hole and rolled down the hill. I remember thinking "LET GO OF THE MOWER". Still here and have all my fingers and toes, so I guess I did! Then went to Qudoba for dinner, which was only so-so. I prefer a local place for Mexican food, La Pachaga, which is cheap and plenty of good food. Got my caboose and cows for the layout yesterday, don't think I posted that. I'm designing a new layout which will be more square, maybe 4.5 by 6.5, versus my current 8 by 3.333 ft layout. Want to leave room for action accessories, but be able to run 2 trains at the same time. I think the outer loop will be O27 42 inch diameter curves...
Doug Murphy, are you going to get the superstreets set with the Trolley? Watched another Harold Loyd movie the other day, Safety Last, and there was a lot of trolley action in the street scenes, plus a funny bit where he gets on the wrong trolley. I tivoed it I think it was on AMC?
NO rain today and supposed to be dry tomorrow as well. Have to get up early and get my wife her favorite donuts from Harters, a neat little bakery (was a small brick house, restored) just up the street from me.
Oh, My 4-4-2 is a lot faster than I expected, even on my tight turns. So fast, it jumped the track and landed nose first in the carpet. No damage and still runs great - had me scared for a second there!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
HI GIZ,
Went trout fishin this after and got skunked. Bro got three, I had three on and lost em. First time this year for the el skunko. Planted beans before fishin.
Oh well had fire ate dogs and burgers and had a few cold ones, all is well with the world.
Rockon,
laz57
well i am heading out to the garage to clean some track...i am determined to get this stuff in running condition...wish me luck!
cuz i'll need it!
and heres a pic of the mustang..i beleive its the right one...we had three at one time...
i will have to get new ones of the 2 cars this weekend mabye...
Wow ! Been a busy day on the pot.
Zeke - I too applaud you for what you have been through. And those cars you have! Fantastic, I can see why you would have a hard time deciding which one to take out. I have a '87 El Camino, just finished painting it and adding a body kit. However, I am loosing control of it to my son. Oh well, I've had a good time with it, bought it new, and it has 220,000 miles.
Been busy today worked outside getting things ready for a big Shindig here tomorrow. Will undoubtedly be running trains. I took some pictures of the train room since its clean and will post in SPF tomorrow.
Got to go pick up wife, she's working at the LB Play House tonight.
Have a great Mothers Day, and BE NICE !!!
Don
hey thanks don..
them cars were inherited..although i put a lil wrench time on both....but very happy that they are in my possesion now..
my self i drive this everyday usaully...
and the only reason i do that is because it was free... i answered a craigslist ad here locally and all it needed was a clutch line..runs like a top..i normally drive a truck i have a 68 ford been driving since 95...grandpa gave it to me and he bought it new off the line...its not show room condition anymore but been good truck 350,000 on it original..
been working on cleaning some 027 track ..but dang its rough..about a hr each piece..is it really worth it....in the long run it will be....atleast thats what i keep telling myself...hope your all having or had a good evening...
Chief,
Spent about £20.00/$40.00 on a Wahl home haircut kit about 20yrs ago, a No1 dos fine when you get to my age, saved a bomb too, a haircut here costs about £8.00/$16.00.
Guys, you sure been been busy on the pot this weekend.
Have a good one. Especially you Zeke, Liza.
John Baker
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