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

[John Bakeer]

Cool, breezy day in Stockport. SWSBO and I went to Southport, the wind was that strong, after an hour we thoight that we had been sand blasted.

Called in the Armoury last night for a sneck lifter, the place was full of Rugby Union people (I live near the ground/stadium), been watching an international match between the English Saxons and the US EAGLES! It seems the EAGLES lost 51-3, (this is the first of a series with 3 teams, US, England and Scotland for the Churchill cup). It would appear that the EAGLES forgot their GRITs (where were you 'CHIEF' in their hour of need?) and some well meaning fool gave them Staffordshire oat cakes, which went straight to their boots and glued their feet to the turf. Any way no serious injuries were caused and every one left quite happy.

Especially me. 

[wrmcclellan]

Jim F - Good job - Chuck running on all cylinders . Now for Buckeye!

Nice day here. Cloudy and 75 so far. Some sprinkles.

Worked at the neighborhood bike rodeo this morning. My kids don't do this anymore but I like to help.

Daughter went out on her first date where the boy, a nice kid, drove. That was a bit disconcerting. Hopefully this will help her get past the bozo she was dating since last summer.

Have to mow the lawn today and clean up around the house.

Have a great day today all!

[Anonymous]

Jim F - Good job - Chuck running on all cylinders . Now for Buckeye!

Nice day here. Cloudy and 75 so far. Some sprinkles.

Worked at the neighborhood bike rodeo this morning. My kids don't do this anymore but I like to help.

Daughter went out on her first date where the boy, a nice kid, drove. That was a bit disconcerting. Hopefully this will help her get past the bozo she was dating since last summer.

Have to mow the lawn today and clean up around the house.

Have a great day today all!

 

them teenage yrs are rough....i had a 13 yr old daughter and if i hadnt been oversea's fighting i would definatly been having big concerns... its hard enough watching them grow up and need us less and less ...but dating....stressful

[ChiefEagles]

Called in the Armoury last night for a sneck lifter, the place was full of Rugby Union people (I live near the ground/stadium), been watching an international match between the English Saxons and the US EAGLES! It seems the EAGLES lost 51-3, (this is the first of a series with 3 teams, US, England and Scotland for the Churchill cup). It would appear that the EAGLES forgot their GRITs (where were you 'CHIEF' in their hour of need?) and some well meaning fool gave them Staffordshire oat cakes, which went straight to their boots and glued their feet to the turf. Any way no serious injuries were caused and every one left quite happy.

Especially me. 

Johnny Boy, this group of EAGLES were originally from England along with our cousins the Bridgers.  "US" might be kin.

Back from Miss Edna's.  She still has some MTH Realtrax straights [10" ones] and curves.  She has lots of MTH Realtrax on backorder including my last two 072 switches.  They keep telling her, "One day."

Been jugging the garden.  Now I need to explain to the Yankees.  since it is not raining much, I take a gallon [several] milk jug [empty for the Yanks] and punch a tiny hole in one corner, put in Mircale Grow, fill with water, put cap on, turn upside down and carry to a plant, turn it over, remove cap and water goes out next to the stalk.  Depending on the size of the hole, takes about 45 minutes to run out.  Object is that it soaks in next to plant.  Watch them turn green and grow.  Got three going.  One beside tomato plants, one by squash and the other by cucumbers.

About train time.

[Blueberryhill RR]

Been jugging the garden.  Now I need to explain to the Yankees.  since it is not raining much, I take a gallon [several] milk jug [empty for the Yanks] and punch a tiny hole in one corner, put in Mircale Grow, fill with water, put cap on, turn upside down and carry to a plant, turn it over, remove cap and water goes out next to the stalk.  Depending on the size of the hole, takes about 45 minutes to run out.  Object is that it soaks in next to plant.  Watch them turn green and grow.  Got three going.  One beside tomato plants, one by squash and the other by cucumbers.

About train time.

Chief....Didn't you plant Succotash this year ??

[Anonymous]

Chief....Didn't you plant Succotash this year ??

 

 

 

 

good afternoon all.....

 

just relaxing around the house today...didnt get my drywall and not gonna....

 

well since im into the trains more lately then the rc's i think i may sell one or two so i can easily fund my garage renovation...ready to have a nice looking room...

 

hope everyone is having a nice saturday 

[Roger Bielen]

A little reminder to those in the Fort Worth, TX area.  Next weekend, May 27, y'all have a train show at the Will Rogers Memorial Center.  Boss heads down there Thurs. and I get to stay and watch the store through Mon..

Last night temps. dipped into the the 40's with today's temp. barely getting into the mid 70's.  Supposed to be another cool night tonight.  Where's the hot weather we should be having by now?  The granddaughters are chomping at the bit to get more use out of the pool, they've spent some time in it last weekend with water at 75, at least I got it to 80 this weekend with a "cheaper" set of solar heaters.

[csxt30]

Been jugging the garden.  Now I need to explain to the Yankees.  since it is not raining much, I take a gallon [several] milk jug [empty for the Yanks] and punch a tiny hole in one corner, put in Mircale Grow, fill with water, put cap on, turn upside down and carry to a plant, turn it over, remove cap and water goes out next to the stalk.  Depending on the size of the hole, takes about 45 minutes to run out.  Object is that it soaks in next to plant.  Watch them turn green and grow.  Got three going.  One beside tomato plants, one by squash and the other by cucumbers.

About train time.

Chief....Didn't you plant Succotash this year ??

Chuck : The Chief can't reply for a little while cause right now he's milking the chickens & getting the eggs that the cows laid !! Hope he makes the popcorn tonight !! 

Thanks, John

[jefelectric]

Good evening guys,

Dewey, Thanks for responding, I thought you might be selling the mountain retreat.  I do understand the maintenance problem, I'm 68, not far behind you.

John, Normally I would have my flag flying today, but on Wednesday, while I was away from home we had a big blow come up along with rain.  Apparently the water soaked flag was to much for my aluminum flag pole and it snaped off about 4 feet above the ground.  Have a new one on order, but for now I am flagless.

John Baker, How is that layout design coming along?

Wife took me out for dinner tonight, she found a gift card from Christmas in her wallet so she treated me.

Take care,

[CSXect]

Called in the Armoury last night for a sneck lifter, the place was full of Rugby Union people (I live near the ground/stadium), been watching an international match between the English Saxons and the US EAGLES! It seems the EAGLES lost 51-3, (this is the first of a series with 3 teams, US, England and Scotland for the Churchill cup). It would appear that the EAGLES forgot their GRITs (where were you 'CHIEF' in their hour of need?) and some well meaning fool gave them Staffordshire oat cakes, which went straight to their boots and glued their feet to the turf. Any way no serious injuries were caused and every one left quite happy.

Especially me. 

Johnny Boy, this group of EAGLES were originally from England along with our cousins the Bridgers.  "US" might be kin.

Back from Miss Edna's.  She still has some MTH Realtrax straights [10" ones] and curves.  She has lots of MTH Realtrax on backorder including my last two 072 switches.  They keep telling her, "One day."

Been jugging the garden.  Now I need to explain to the Yankees.  since it is not raining much, I take a gallon [several] milk jug [empty for the Yanks] and punch a tiny hole in one corner, put in Mircale Grow, fill with water, put cap on, turn upside down and carry to a plant, turn it over, remove cap and water goes out next to the stalk.  Depending on the size of the hole, takes about 45 minutes to run out.  Object is that it soaks in next to plant.  Watch them turn green and grow.  Got three going.  One beside tomato plants, one by squash and the other by cucumbers.

About train time.

 

 

 

Nice trick Chief, Have you tried sheep $#!+ tea??(note  for the garden not yourself) I used rabbit droppings when I had 3 rabbits. You run water thru rabbit dropings to get a natural liquid fertalizer.

I have not had fresh okra in a log time, I used to put them(slices) into stir fry or sometimes deep fried them

[sir james I]

OK I tried jugging today that worked fine but I don't feel so good after drinking four gallons of milk.70 today but overcast.Tired had two preschool graduations two nites in a row, that also meant two nites of pizza for supper.then all that milk today, I  dont know about tonite.Hope everyone (thats a yank word meaning y'all) has a nice sunday. , Mi Jim

[dwiemer]

Good Evening Y'all!

I ended up working at the church last night as they needed a camera guy for the Christian School graduation.  Not bad, but it was a long time standing still in one spot and making sure I didn't shake the camera.  That was on top of working all day, which started at 4am.  I finally crawled into bed about 10.

Had a great day in that woke to the bride making sausage gravy and biscuits.  Then we relaxed with the kids.  Went to the mall to pick out a gift for the neighbor's daughter's graduation party (this is the neighbor who owns GSW RR).  It was a nice day, great weather and then the party tonight was wonderful. 

John Bakeer: do you know of a Rugby player by the name of Dave Timms.  He used to play a while ago, but has retired.  He was a missionary in Africa (which is in sharp contrast to his days in the SAS).  He is currently in seminary here in the US and his son, who is now a senior has the highest sacks in the state of Texas.  Anyway, he is a friend of ours.  Very humble, but has quite a story to his past. 

Also got to talk to the Chief tonight.  He's a good man, no matter what the Yanks might say. 

ZEKE, did that deal I email you about come through.  I think we have some of the best people you will ever meet on this forum.  Not getting into details, but the folks here have a lot of concern for others, and love their country and the soldiers who keep us free and safe.

God Bless Y'all,

Dennis  

 

[ChiefEagles]

OK I tried jugging today that worked fine but I don't feel so good after drinking four gallons of milk. , Mi Jim

Goooood night.  BTW:had my popcorn.

[rtraincollector]

Okay who chased Laz away he hasn't been in scince WED. not normal hes a daily poster.  

chief you done did it with your north south remarks

[Anonymous]

Good Evening Y'all!

 

ZEKE, did that deal I email you about come through.  I think we have some of the best people you will ever meet on this forum.  Not getting into details, but the folks here have a lot of concern for others, and love their country and the soldiers who keep us free and safe.

God Bless Y'all,

Dennis  

 

 

sorry dennis i dont remember the deal your refering to..old age is already affecting me with memory loss...lol

and as you say a lot of members here show concern for one another!  that is so true and i have to say a huge Thank You!

i recieved an email a week or two ago and was offered a few items....for free..member said he didnt want them any longer...didnt use them...and thats the time my 2025 was dead and i was messing with ho...me assuming he was sending me something to do with ho...dead wrong..i really didnt know what to expect..he didnt say and i wasnt asking...so yesterday i get not 1 but 2 boxes from him..and i opened the first one and this is what i saw.................................

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its a k-line pennsylvania A5 steam switcher #94

my eyes poped out of my head...i mean its beautiful and looks brand new...first thought was he sent me the wrong package...i couldnt belive this.....so i open the second package.....and bam

 

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williams GP-9 locomotive pennsylvania big 1/4 twin loco.....i was so shocked i just sat there staring....i was so amazed...i actually didnt touch them tell i emailed to make sure they were for me!

and he replied happy birthday and enjoy! OMG i still think its a dream..

 

those were the best b day presents i got in yrs...in fact the last 3 i was either in bagdad or training out in the field....i am still blown away!

 

so yes i feel extrtemly welcome and i know that ppl here care about each other...thanks

 

[Brutus]

Zeke - Score!  Man, that is too cool.  Happy Birthday, buddy - didn't remember you posting that, or is this an unbirthday present?  RT - I guess I didn't remember that about your son, very sorry to hear about it.  Sir James - good one! 

John Baker, there is a place in Sikeston Missouri called Lamberts, Home of the Throwed Roll, you would really like, except they don't serve adult beverages.  They do bring around huge bowls of macaroni and tomatoes, fried okra, rolls, mashed potatoes, etc, and when they bring the food you ordered it is heaped high and wide.  Beef livers and chicken livers are great there.  I try something different each time.  If you order chicken, one dinner is a half-bird!  No oatcakes.  We try to make a trip down there about once a year or so, just to eat until we are sick.  They have a G gauge train running around an elevated loop and a wooden train the kids climb on outside.

Well, I finished wiring the last 8 outlets and ran romex to the bathroom for the outlet and fan.  There is a hot wire there for a cheap bulb fixture the builder left and I'll use that to power a light over the sink.  Spent about 5 hours working down there today.  While she was out and about, my beloved found a yard sale in our subdivision and the guy was selling a 5 hp snowblower for $175, but she got it for $125.  It's new, only used twice last year because his driveway is so steep that he kept sliding down while trying to run it.  I won't have that problem!  Need to figure out where to put a ceiling light in the hallway and then put up lights in the bedroom and I'm done and ready for insulation and drywall.

[Anonymous]

nice score on the snow blower....

 

and thanks jim...it is way to cool...i cant wait to run them....

 

not sure if my 1033 is good enough for these?

 

[John Bakeer]

Jeff, The layout is still in my nut. Trying to get a rough ready for Ilkley, going to need about 40ft of track plus curves and switches.

 

As I have a tendency to gout, I have to avoid liver-kidney (offal) etc. due to the high purine levels in them. Also applies to coffee. 

 

 

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a sunny 55 degrees. Going up to 75 today with sunshine and maybe a late rain shower. Hope not.

Today, I am taking it easy. Have a few chores to do around the house and then relax. Never did get down to the train room, yesterday. I was too busy cutting grass and working in yard.  Garden is in and doing well. We need a few more flowers and that should do it. It's time to start taking pictures again. Nice scenery here.

Dining Car has arrived. Don't think " points west " is up yet. Sleeping in. It is time for breakfast. Later.

Y'all have a great Sunday.

Chuck

[csxt30]

GoodMorning Everyone !!

Chuck : I got sleepy & went to bed & didn't hear who won the race & the million dollars !!

Zeke : congratulations on your engine gifts !! That sure was nice !!

RT : I didn't know about your son either. 

Jim (jaabat) : I don't get to talk to you much unless I'm on vacation, but I noticed that Diecast Direct moved the date up to December for getting our preordered Batmobiles . Now they're doing it too !! 

Well, got a little rain last night & I see The Chief had his popcorn & didn't pass any over to me last night !!

Hope yaull have a nice day !!

Thanks, John

  

[MartyE]

Another couple of days and another 10+ pages of posts.  You guys can really tear through the bandwidth.  Not much going on here.  Spent the evening at a friends house running trains and checking out his layout.  Had TMCC and DCS running.  Brought my LM Big Boy and my RK Streamline Hudson.  Both worked great.  Interestingly enough though when I added JT Mega Steam to my SLH it did not nearly smoke as well and as long as w/ MTH fluid.

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Mornin' Marty.  Where's everyone?  Holy Rollers must be in Sunday School, and the Elderlies must still be in bed.

Well, the ponies put up a nailbiter at Pimlico yesterday...maybe next year,

csxt30 - 29 grabbed the checkers and the $$$!  The best part of the race is when the Busch Brats took each other out.  Bass Pro Shops had one of the better looking paintjobs.

Laundry/lawn mowing/breakfast duties on order for me today.  SOPRANOS tonight: who gets whacked---place your bets! place your bets!

[rtraincollector]

RT : I didn't know about your son either. 

  

I Don'T have a son or did ever sorry I made you think it was mine its a post I picked up off of yahoo.com

I fell for it as I also spent time in Bieruit and Persian gulf back in the 90's .

I know how rough it can be for these guys and this one just happens to be from close to where I grew up.

It was only about the site i listed my last name is Rifenbury not conboy.

Not to much happening today i'm going thru and getting things together to take to our church sfor its anual yard sale next saturday . I normally have a yard sale my self but don't feel like it this year so its going to the church so they can boy do I have a lot about 2 truck loads by the looks of it.

Well you all have a good day talk to you later

[laz 57]

HI GIZ,

  Sorry bout not posting for a few days.  Busy at school end of year thing.  12 days o school but whos counting. 

  Went out fishing last nite and brother got 3 nice trout, me el skunko again.  This is two times now with nothing to show, even had the fly rod working last nite.  There was a good hatch of March Browns coming off and yet these trout would come up look at the fly but would not bite.  Go figure?  Anyway had a fire and had dogs and burgers and a few 12 ozers,  another great nite.

  Haven't ran trains lately.

  Golfed for first time on thursday shot a 48 for 9 holes.  Still can't putt. DA!

laz57

[jefelectric]

OK I tried jugging today that worked fine but I don't feel so good after drinking four gallons of milk.70 today but overcast.Tired had two preschool graduations two nites in a row, that also meant two nites of pizza for supper.then all that milk today, I  dont know about tonite.Hope everyone (thats a yank word meaning y'all) has a nice sunday. , Mi Jim

Jim, Maybe you should have had those preschoolers help you out with all that milk.

Skipped church this morning as left ear was to sore to put hearing aid in.  Been wearing them for 29 years and they a one big pain, but better than nothing.

Marty, I've been using Mega-steam in my MTH engines for some time and they smoke up a storm on Max.  Usually run them on med or low.

RT, guess I am one of the few that understood your post.  Good thought.

Laz, Why would a trout want to eat a fly with a hook in it?

Take care,

[MartyE]

Marty, I've been using Mega-steam in my MTH engines for some time and they smoke up a storm on Max.  Usually run them on med or low.

Yeah me too.  I got about 10 bottles and this was a first for me.  Brought it back home and added 10 drops of MTH and all was well again.  Joe said it was am old bottle...maybe just lost it's umph? 

[sir james I]

I'm saving those empty jugs, not going thru that again.If grits were not outlawed here I could plug the hole and use them for koolaid or something till I wanted to jug again. 56 and cloudy this AM,next week looks nicer ,hope so. I missed the morning diner, hope the lunch car arrives early. Bye fur now.  Mi. Jim      Don't tell anybody but after I had the 4 jugs dripping, I remembered that I haven,t planted my garden yet.

[dougdagrump]

Mornin' Folks,

Have to agree with ya Marty, miss a few days and it takes a lot of reading to try to catch up.

When I was a younger we didn't use jugs in the garden, we used them for fishing. There was a real slow running river where I grew up and when we went jugging we put on a hook, line & sinker, baited it up, throw'em in and pick'em up aways downstream. Used to work pretty good on some of the lakes we would fish as well. Kinda like a portable trot line.

Sippin coffee and trying to work up the motivation to start some heavy yard work, the kind I feel perfectly suited for today.  Strong Back, Weak Mind ! 

Zeke,

 Those are two SWEET little loco's. The 1033 should do just fine as a power source but you will probably need a whistle/horn activation button. If memory serves the A-5 came in both conventional & TMCC versions. The TMCC version will work in a conventional mode but you won't be able to access all of the TMCC features. I mite have a K-Line activation button, I'll rumage thru my stuff and see if it's around. The Williams in my estimation are the Timex of the toy train world, they take a beatin', but keep on tickin'.

[dwiemer]

Afternoon Y'all. We had a great service this morning. A lot of people, probably extra folks for graduations. After the service, a 95 year old blind lady was baptized. I suppose that would be scary being submerged when you can't see. Then we came home for lunch. I hope to do some train work tonight after evening services. I have a bid on a Jersey Central engine that I hope I win. It is hard to judge what is a good price. It is a new engine, and I know what is the going price, but I need to know how much I can spend without being beaten by SWMBO.

Oh well, hope y'all have a great day.
Dennis

[wrmcclellan]

Afternoon all!

Early church. Taking it easy today. Still nice weather here. 80 and sunny. Started out at 60 this am.

We just found out the Dallas County Community College across the street from our neighborhood allows fishing in their lake and that Texas Parks & Wildlife stock the lake to boot!  My son and I will be checking this out.

Four more days of school and then they are out - argh!