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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 6, 2007 9:14 AM
 Jim Fortner wrote:

American Pie (movie) - two kids checking out Spicoli's (sp?) hot mom.  One calls her a MILF.  Email me if you want more (edited).



Jim,
Spicoli was Sean Penn's character in Fasttimes at Ridgemont High.  The character in American Pie was Stiffler.

'OH Jeanenne....'

'Call me Stiffler's Mom!'

'OH! Stifflers' Mom!'

LOL!  Love those movies... Can't wait for SuperBad to come out...
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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, August 6, 2007 8:25 AM
Morning all.  On the run.  Lunch with newspaper reporter, County Commissioner meeting, and then Town Board tonight.  HOT Tripple digits yesterday on my themrometer and FIL's.  More of the same all week.  Still NO rain.  Key Lime pie.  Anyone who has not had Key Lime pie is missing a real thing.  Love it.  Have a good day.  God bless all. 

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Posted by Anonymous on Monday, August 6, 2007 8:22 AM

Mornin' Boys!

Long, fun filled weekend for the roar!

Spent Friday, Saturday, and Sunday working on my 'secret' project... Whistling [:-^]

Shed is coming along nicely... Friday I got the front wall assembled and up, Saturday I got the rear wall cut (wife and I did a bit of running around Saturday morning which ate up a lot of the day), then had to go to Aunt and Uncle in Laws for Cousin-In-Law's birthday.  Was a good time.  Sunday I got the rear wall up, both side walls, got the ridge boards up and have 4 rafters installed - then it started to rain...

Rotisseried a turkey *** last night for dinner.  Susan had a craving for green beans, saurkraut, and pickles so I make the green beans and saurkraut for dinner along with sauted redskin potatoes.

Started to inventory the trains over the weekend as well... that is going to take some time...

Tonight will be a light night for me... have to finish installing rafters... the setup track for running trains.  Tomorrow will be laying roofing underlayment and felt paper, and hopefully getting the windows installed and the siding up.  Wednesday is shingles.  Thursday is the door.  that will leave painting for after returning from Minnesota... shed should be painted next week.  Will be nice to finally get it done so I can start storing stuff in it!  Pics coming tomorrow...

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Monday, August 6, 2007 8:10 AM

Another scorcher here in NE Florida, 91 at the beach.....!! 

Friday night (9PM local) my son and I decided to get started on the new train tables.  Lowes was open until 10 and I had a 10% off coupon.....$50 lighter got what we needed and by 11:30 had 1 table done, and one of the Home Owners Association Directors (neighborhood ***) live next door!! Guess my new B&D electric 7.25 circular saw didn't wake him!!

Worked at the LHS Sat., repaired & test run some engines.  My first impression of acutally running  MTH stuff.....detail is great, when they work they are nice, but waiting 15-20 minutes for that stupid battery to power up s**ks!! I must od spent 3 hours trying to get 3 different PS1 & 2 engines to work.  The Lionels were just plug & play....TMCC just rocks!!  That was so easy to work with.  Geez, more money on trains.  Got the new catalogs, lots of good stuff, I'll get some more quaility time with them later in the week.

Something for you OHIO guys, had breakfast at Bob Evans restaurant here.  NO GRITS!! Omlets, bacon, sausages pancakes, good stuff - - Restaurant of the year it said.  

Sorry for the ramble, been a while since I went off....

Have a good one!

Rich 

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Posted by dbaker48 on Monday, August 6, 2007 7:47 AM

The dust is beginning to settle a little out here, completed the benchwork on the second wall of our room.  2/3 complete.  Received a new cordless drill/screwdriver from MIL and FIL for b-day, boy does it make a difference.  It is 18v, so has plenty of torque.  That made a huge difference, I love it.  Hopefully will get some time and finish the benchwork this week.  Placing switches on order today.  Was able to get a discount and will be able to pick them up saving the shipping costs.

Went to a "Railroadania" show yesterday, found some interesting items.  A plasticville coaling station and a bunch of telephone poles for $15.  It was marked as G Scale. OK, get it hom and there were actually parts for 2 coaling stations and 24 G scale telephone poles.  The coaling stations are actually O scale.  Also picked up a 11x17 print of the 4012 Big Boy, has all the specifications and capacities, nice drawing for a buck.  Then found some LGB figures new in the box, 4 characters, $10, and a set of steam dvd's, (3) for $5.  So was a good venture.

Our trip to the "jewelry mart" turned out to be relatively harmless, wife had some items to be repaired, and got a chain.  Whew!!!

Thanks for the comments on the thread regarding switch control.

Have a great day, talk later. 

Don

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Posted by cheapclassics on Monday, August 6, 2007 7:03 AM

Good morning all,

It poured buckets on the way into work this morning.  Fortunately I did not have to drive.  It is supposed to be hot and humid today, but I did not know about the rain either so who knows for sure what the weather will be.  This is Indiana after all.  Watched a tape of the F-1 race last night.  Regarding the "MILF" incident, all I can say is, "There was this one time at band camp...."  :-)  American Pie was a funny movie, but definitely for adults only.  There was just the usual fare on the dining car this morning.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

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Posted by dwiemer on Monday, August 6, 2007 6:56 AM
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Good morning from where ever it is I am...

Very tired today. Haven't been sleeping much.

Jim 

That is probably because he has to sleep with one eye open after MILF comments!

To the rest, good morning.  I am off call, no cases and we have a baby sitter at noon!  Taking the bride to see the Bourne movie.  Will be the first "date" we have had in over a year.  Have plenty to do at home afterward as I have not been able to cut lawn in over two weeks.  Will have to hook up the bush hog. 

Chief, looks like you have a bit of rain heading your way....lets hope it makes the ground.  Sounds like it is going to be close to triple digits there as well.

Hope everyone has a blessed day.

dennis

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Monday, August 6, 2007 6:53 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cloudy 68 degrees. Humid. Going up to 88 today, with possible sunshine. Rained, again, last night.

Today is a busy day. Have things to do around the house and errands to run. Grass is growing and will need to be mowed later in the week. I may spend some time in train room, later. Nothing else new. Just trying to enjoy the summer.  Garden is giving us plenty of tomatoes.

Where is Buckeye ??

Like your pie....John.

Well, time for boarding the Dining Car. Breakfast is served.

Y'all have a great Monday.

Chuck

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Posted by Jumijo on Monday, August 6, 2007 6:41 AM

Good morning from where ever it is I am...

Very tired today. Haven't been sleeping much. I hope you all had a nice weekend. Cool today, hot tomorrow. Kinda like the Mexican weather forcast - chili today, hot tomali...

Hey John, you're not going to go American Pie on us, are you? Whistling [:-^]

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Posted by csxt30 on Sunday, August 5, 2007 10:58 PM

Oh, boy !!  Looks like Lemon Moringue to me, but I'm on my way !! Laugh [(-D]

Thanks, John 

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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, August 5, 2007 10:35 PM

Don't know Key Lime Pie???  Oh, MAN!  This is a real treat, John!  Run to the nearest grocery store and pick one up in the frozen pie section:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Key_lime_pie

Watching Larry the Cable Guy Health Inspector - it's so so.  No popcorn tonight, but rather some pretzel fish and mustard.  Chewy doesn't get any mustard though!!!!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by csxt30 on Sunday, August 5, 2007 9:40 PM

 Jim Fortner wrote:

John S., please don't let Chewy eat the spaghetti again - what a mess!  Key Lime pie if you want it - it's in the freezer!

Jim : ok, no more spaghetti for Chewey then !!  Though he always wants what I want !! Gees, I wiped him off a little, after he rolled on the carpet !!  Hope it wasn't too big a mess !! Laugh [(-D] Now I have to ask, what is Key Lime pie ? !!  Dinner [dinner] Sounds good !!  Big Smile [:D]

Well, hope everyone has a nice night !!

Thanks, John  

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Posted by dwiemer on Sunday, August 5, 2007 9:02 PM
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Evening all

MILF?  not sure, but I bet I would get in trouble if I had anything to with it when the bride is within reach!Blush [:I]

Missionary priest from Kenya visiting.  Took him out to dinner.  He was taken by the beauty of Southern Ohio.Big Smile [:D]  So many things we take for granted here in the USA, makes your real thankful. 

Had a wierd thing happen to me on ebay.  I used buy it now for a 644 crane, and when I contacted the seller for his mailing address so I could send him his money, he said it would only take paypal.  I said I don't have paypal.  So after a couple of emails we agreed to void the sale.  He relisted and sold the item.  He now said he will be filing, at the proper time, a non paying bidder alert, to do this to recover his fees.  This does not sound right.  I emailed ebay for resolution.  Has anyone had something like this happen before?

All take care and may God bless your needs

Jim 

Jim, I think the first part is certainly something his wife would have his hyde if she heard and knew what he was saying.

Second, we too had some missionaries from Pennsylvania (they actually do missions in Asia).  The pastor took them to dinner and they got to have fried pickles and Sweet Tea.

Lastly, regarding the eBay thing.  I hope you saved all the emails as when he agreed to cancel the sale, that should have been that.  Send the email copies to eBay as evidence.  One question:  Did the original sale say "Paypal Only"?  That could be a big difference.

Dr. John, we are getting ready to start the next movie.  Have a meeting next week.  I am on the committee for it and know it will all come together.

God Bless,

Dennis

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Posted by CSXect on Sunday, August 5, 2007 8:50 PM
Geez is this the MTJ forum?!?Whistling [:-^]
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Posted by Brutus on Sunday, August 5, 2007 8:46 PM

100 plus heat index.  Worked in basement all day.  Got the utility closet wired and done and vent in for furnace per code.  Had a snag with the transformer for the doorbell, which I had to move to the new fixture.  Anyway, all done.  Just leaves the bathroom to wire.  Man, I'm getting fat again.  I can tell because my back hurts.  Need to get back on the diet.

John S., please don't let Chewy eat the spaghetti again - what a mess!  Key Lime pie if you want it - it's in the freezer!

American Pie (movie) - two kids checking out Spicoli's (sp?) hot mom.  One calls her a MILF.  Email me if you want more (edited).

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, August 5, 2007 8:41 PM
 csxt30 wrote:

What's a MILF ? !!

Thanks, John

John, you don't want to know.  Another one of Jimbo's preverted things.  Just like this one:

 jaabat wrote:
 ChiefEagles wrote:

Afternoon all.  Played lazy today.  Since I "Churched" all last Sunday, I "heathened" today and stayed home.  Watched elk hunting on TV most of the morning [some mule deer thrown in].  Did cook bacon and pancakes for breakfast.  Had maple syrup on pancakes.  Do believe that is the only thing from New England worth a hoot. Wink [;)] 

 

Hey, Numnuts! Don't waste that maple syrup on pancakes! It tastes bets on a couple of fried eggs!!!!! Tongue [:P]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Whistling [:-^]Chef [C=:-)]Laugh [(-D]Wink [;)]Thumbs Up [tup]Wow!! [wow]Dinner [dinner]

Use your imagination!!!!!!  Does not have a thing to do with food. Shock [:O]Whistling [:-^]

Movie night after Big Love [popcorn finished].  Funny one on now.  My Super Ex-Girlfriend is on.  I can watch Uma Thurman anytime. Whistling [:-^]

Tomorrow is a wash with nothing but meetings all day and night.

Gooooood night.

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Sunday, August 5, 2007 8:23 PM

Evening all

MILF?  not sure, but I bet I would get in trouble if I had anything to with it when the bride is within reach!Blush [:I]

Rainy today.  Had Grandkids all weekend!  Lots of fun, but I'm beat.  Watched Polar Express, can't wait to get the one I ordered.

Missionary priest from Kenya visiting.  Took him out to dinner.  He was taken by the beauty of Southern Ohio.Big Smile [:D]  So many things we take for granted here in the USA, makes your real thankful. 

Had a wierd thing happen to me on ebay.  I used buy it now for a 644 crane, and when I contacted the seller for his mailing address so I could send him his money, he said it would only take paypal.  I said I don't have paypal.  So after a couple of emails we agreed to void the sale.  He relisted and sold the item.  He now said he will be filing, at the proper time, a non paying bidder alert, to do this to recover his fees.  This does not sound right.  I emailed ebay for resolution.  Has anyone had something like this happen before?

Going to Huston next weekend.  Any interesting things (toy train or otherwise) to suggest?

All take care and may God bless your needs

Jim 

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Posted by jefelectric on Sunday, August 5, 2007 8:09 PM

Good evening all,

Haven't had time to read the last couple of days postings yet, just got back this evening from a long weekend with friends at the Delaware shore.  Nice weather but the water was cooold.

Take care,

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Posted by csxt30 on Sunday, August 5, 2007 7:56 PM

What's a MILF ? !!

Thanks, John

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Posted by Jumijo on Sunday, August 5, 2007 7:34 PM

Good evening all. We had a full day today. Church, errands, mowed the lawn, sprayed some crab grass, went to the pool for a swim, came home, changed the oil in my car, degreased the engine, put down some insecticide and Grub-ex, had a cookout, threw the kids in bed, the end! There were a lot of milfs to look at at the pool today! Tongue [:P]

Castrol Superclean does a great job degreasing engines. Much better than Gunk. Now I'm going to have to buy more for stripping paint off of models.

Jim

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Posted by cheapclassics on Sunday, August 5, 2007 7:13 PM

Good evening all,

It was a hot and muggy day in SE Indiana with no relief in sight.  Besides going to church and trying to watch the Michigan race, did not do much today.  I see where Kanaan won the crash-fest.  Sarah and Darren crashed out and there was a big pileup later on.  Bacon and biscuits were on the dining car this morning.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

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Posted by phillyreading on Sunday, August 5, 2007 6:36 PM

Nick12DMC,

I remember having power problems with my stereo when I was stationed in Germany with the U.S. Army, some equipment would work only on 120 volts, most of my stereo would work on either; 120, 220 or 240 volts A.C., had a voltage switch on the back by the fuse holder.  Turntable and cassette player had a speed adjusting knob on it to compensate for 50 or 60 Hertz.  Had to buy a small 220 to 120 transformer for one piece of stereo.

In the U.S. we have power invertors for 12 volt D.C. to 120 volt A.C.  Don't know what you have for household voltage in the U.K.

Maple syrup tastes good on pecan pancakes, don't even think of putting maple syrup on grits!

Internet was down for just over a day on friday, Bellsouth problem.

Did some stuff around the house today, repaired air conditionong drain pipe as it was clogged and crooked, the air conditioning works better now as there is less moisture in the air.

No rain for a couple of days, maybe my weeds will grow again, I call it weeds as most of my grass is weeds rather than real grass.

Still looking for a couple of Lionel passenger cars from almost 10 years ago, #6-15103 & 6-15105 Reading Company. Seems that Lionel sold these as seperate sale items and not as a complete set, have the matching #300 & 304 Reading locomotives.

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Posted by Nick12DMC on Sunday, August 5, 2007 4:21 PM

Hi all,

      Maple syrup should be reserved for wafflesWink [;)].

Its been the hotest day of the year so far today in the UK. Got the BBQ out and it did not rainSmile [:)].

Had a couple of results on ebay. Picked up a 1000W 13.8V DC power supply and 1500W pure sine 110/120V 60Hz inverter. Went for the 1500W because it was such a deal.  This along with the 300W setup I already have should power our planed layout nicely.

Have a good evening

Nick

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 5, 2007 4:08 PM

Jim,

       Thanks for the info.  I'll post pictures when the 2343s get here.

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Posted by csxt30 on Sunday, August 5, 2007 2:03 PM
 jaabat wrote:
 ChiefEagles wrote:

Afternoon all.  Played lazy today.  Since I "Churched" all last Sunday, I "heathened" today and stayed home.  Watched elk hunting on TV most of the morning [some mule deer thrown in].  Did cook bacon and pancakes for breakfast.  Had maple syrup on pancakes.  Do believe that is the only thing from New England worth a hoot. Wink [;)] 

 

Hey, Numnuts! Don't waste that maple syrup on pancakes! It tastes bets on a couple of fried eggs!!!!! Tongue [:P]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Whistling [:-^]Chef [C=:-)]Laugh [(-D]Wink [;)]Thumbs Up [tup]Wow!! [wow]Dinner [dinner]

Yeah !! & don't waiste it on grits too !!  

Thanks, John !! Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by Jumijo on Sunday, August 5, 2007 1:16 PM
 ChiefEagles wrote:

Afternoon all.  Played lazy today.  Since I "Churched" all last Sunday, I "heathened" today and stayed home.  Watched elk hunting on TV most of the morning [some mule deer thrown in].  Did cook bacon and pancakes for breakfast.  Had maple syrup on pancakes.  Do believe that is the only thing from New England worth a hoot. Wink [;)] 

 

Hey, Numnuts! Don't waste that maple syrup on pancakes! It tastes bets on a couple of fried eggs!!!!! Tongue [:P]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]Whistling [:-^]Chef [C=:-)]Laugh [(-D]Wink [;)]Thumbs Up [tup]Wow!! [wow]Dinner [dinner]

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Sunday, August 5, 2007 1:01 PM

It is now, 74 degrees, and has been raining all day. Maybe a break is coming soon. Beautiful, green, Ohio is in bloom.

Watching the NASCAR race and ballgame.

Chuck

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, August 5, 2007 12:42 PM

Afternoon all.  Played lazy today.  Since I "Churched" all last Sunday, I "heathened" today and stayed home.  Watched elk hunting on TV most of the morning [some mule deer thrown in].  Did cook bacon and pancakes for breakfast.  Had maple syrup on pancakes.  Do believe that is the only thing from New England worth a hoot. Wink [;)]  Now to MIL's for a meal.  Tomorrow is shot too.  Got lunch with N&O [big NC newpaper] reporter, County Commissionr meeting all afternoon and Town Board at 7 PM.  Wife going to Youngest's Thursday.  Know I will get layout work done with her gone.  Can pull a Jimbo and work until early in AM.

 RaleighTrainFan wrote:

I have received the following dreadful weather news from today's paper:

Monday - 98

Tuesday - 98

Wednesday - 99

Thursday - 101

Friday - 96

 

Shock [:O]

I have lived in central NC almost all my life and would not care to leave, but dang. That's just unpleasant weather. August and February - the two worst months of the year. I am pulling the trigger on a new seersucker suit for court tomorrow.

AND NO RAIN!!!!!!!!!!  Heat index up to 110.  AH, rather be like this for a few days and not freeze and have lots of snohio durning the winter.  I think we are giving some of our warm Southern hospitality to our Yankee friends up Nawth.  I see they are roasting too. Laugh [(-D]

Later.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, August 5, 2007 11:26 AM

I have received the following dreadful weather news from today's paper:

Monday - 98

Tuesday - 98

Wednesday - 99

Thursday - 101

Friday - 96

 

Shock [:O]

I have lived in central NC almost all my life and would not care to leave, but dang. That's just unpleasant weather. August and February - the two worst months of the year. I am pulling the trigger on a new seersucker suit for court tomorrow.

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Posted by CSXect on Sunday, August 5, 2007 11:11 AM

Good morning The rain woke me upCool [8D] I start a new work scheduale Wendsday where I work an 8 hour shift for 3 days and the other two days are off which gives me two days in the week to take care of business with out having to call off. Will miss getting off work at 11:00 but hay a 4 day weekend is better.

I drove Moms new car around it is an 04 grandam and it rides so smooth, not as much head room as my Trans am but should be fine for mom as her 92 eagle summit was in the shop way too often.

 

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