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

[fifedog]

Evenin' boys.  Good to see some of the vocal-locals are back in town. (so to speak)  88 worked my butt off yesterday until the skies opened up.  Then he served up Yuengling and beef .  You guys have no idea the projects he has ahead (BTW, stop by GNC and get the bottle of vitamin E, B.).  And a finished "train room" to die for.

I'm pretty sure I've got Mrs. fifedog on board for the TCA Convention in Burlington next summer.  She looked at the itinerary,checked some websites, and gave .

cnw1995 - Roy is much skinnier in person.  I enjoyed meeting him at YORK.

dwiemer - all the more reason to get to the LHS.  Like everthing else though, it's up to the shop owner to get the message out.  The product just doesn't sell itself...

Chief - Congrats on the victory.  The citizens of Roseyville have spoken.  I think you now have a mandate to place stiff tariffs on any Nawthen Railroads.

Still trying to figure out where that one (1) vote came from...Peeks didn't get sufferage in NC, did they?

[dwiemer]

Good day! I see that Jaabat is back. 

Went to Camilla GA on thursday & came back sunday.  Tried to get one or two people a little more interested in model trains up there.

Have heard that Georga is planning to expand passenger service between Atlanta, Macon and Savannah.  Will be seperate from Amtrac!  The freight line between Flint GA and Thomasville GA will be updated soon so that higher speeds can be used by freight trains, also building a new fuel processing plant just outside Camilla. 

Saturday I saw a CXS freight train with a caboose at the end of it going through Thomasville GA.  Looks like caboose's are not totally unused!

Ever wonder where all your McDonald's chicken nuggets are processed?  Just outside Camilla on the way to Flint GA on GA highway 19.

Will go back to work this week after being out for almost five weeks after surgery.

Lee F.

Lee, you were right up in my neck of the woods.  Next time, give me a shout and we can hook up. 

Dennis

[cnw1995]

I just got back from having lunch with Roy and his family. Their flight was cancelled last evening so they're spending a few hours in Chicago before trying their luck to leave tonight. His pain is my gain: it was great to meet him, his gracious wife and two kids...

[jefelectric]

Afternoon all,

We had a nice rainy day yesterday.  A total of 1.6" in the gauge this morning.  Will help a lot.

Take care,

[Nick12DMC]

Hi all, Ahhh more converts to grits. John B and I will have to convert you to tea with milk in it. You can't beat a good cup of Yorkshire Tea or PG Tips.

Now the Chief is in a postion of power has he declared unilateral independence from the USA yet?? I hear the police dept and the local national guard are having new grey uniforms.......

Have a good day all

Nick 

[phillyreading]

Good day! I see that Jaabat is back. 

Went to Camilla GA on thursday & came back sunday.  Tried to get one or two people a little more interested in model trains up there.

Have heard that Georga is planning to expand passenger service between Atlanta, Macon and Savannah.  Will be seperate from Amtrac!  The freight line between Flint GA and Thomasville GA will be updated soon so that higher speeds can be used by freight trains, also building a new fuel processing plant just outside Camilla. 

Saturday I saw a CXS freight train with a caboose at the end of it going through Thomasville GA.  Looks like caboose's are not totally unused!

Ever wonder where all your McDonald's chicken nuggets are processed?  Just outside Camilla on the way to Flint GA on GA highway 19.

Will go back to work this week after being out for almost five weeks after surgery.

Lee F.

[anjdevil2]

Dennis & Jaabat, welcome home.  Dennis, I hope you enjoyed your visit for both of us!

We lost one of our brother firefighters.  It wasn't a LODD, but I'll contact a bud up there and find out what happen.

Doug - Glad you're back, now you can "see" what yer missing!

Chief - Congrats on the win, just let us know where the protection money should be sent

Mostly cloudy and very humid here.  Got real lucky this week (ok, not that way....) saw the Amtrak Silver Meteor heading (where else) Northbound and on the siding waiting it's turn was a Conrail headed CSX Freight headed south.  Yesterday I caught a South bound Florida East Coast Freight headed south with a load of vehicles, lumber & corn syrup.  Had some containers and truck trailers as well.

IF I can figure out how to get it off the phone, I'll post the Amtrack & Conrail (15 sec each, only)

Rich

[dwiemer]

Morning all.  Is that Hail to the Chief I hear playing in the background when I sign in? 

Welcome back Dennis.  Don't know if you had left when the word came, I am now Mayor-Elect.   I am requiring the forum to play the above when I sign in and all members on line must stand until I say, "Good morning." 

Well, suppose to have rained last night.  You guessed it.  Didn't!!!  Suppsoe to rain today.  You guessed it.

I see Jim A is back and going strong.  Guess he has caught up with his backlog of work.  All three pieces of paper and a few emails.

Upstairs I go to get some prep finished for soundboard.  Later.

If you don't behave. I'll make the ground wiggle in CA.

I think I have been reprimanded !  So I better be good!! 

Watching the Godfather on amc, so am quickly developing appreciation for those in power.

 

Take the above as good advice.   [you might want to start wearing gray, eating GRITS and drinking sweet ice tea]

Congratulations Chief!  Word had not reached me, but I never had any doubts....our whole family, including the dog voted for you a few times.  Sounds like a election in Chicago.  Just kidding, glad you got it.  I was able to check out a great layout and spend a lot of time relaxing with friends.  Got several folks going out and asking for Sweet tea whenever they dine out.  At least that part of Jersey will never be the same.

One bit of sad news was the conversation I had with a hobby shop owner.  He is in an organization of hobby shops and the number of places that have closed over the last year is incredible.  He quoted the numbers, but I won't belabor the point.  The trend is certainly going to a few larger retailers on-line, and a few local places, but that is it.

Anyway, hope everyone is doing well.  by the way, it has been a few weeks, has anyone gotten anything back from zeke?, after all, he did promiss to send everything back.  I know I didn't get a package.

God Bless,

dennis

[magicman710]

Afternoon, at the Folkston platform right now on the wireless internet connection, got a few photos I can post later,

got to go back to railfanning,

Grayson

[ChiefEagles]

Thanks for asking, Jim! Fortunately, I can 'see' you now. I visit the doc about the other eye on Fri. He wants to 'shore things up' - whatever that means.

Sounds like things are going OK.  That is good.

[cnw1995]

Thanks for asking, Jim! Fortunately, I can 'see' you now. I visit the doc about the other eye on Fri. He wants to 'shore things up' - whatever that means.

[csxt30]

Good Morning Everyone !! Tried to sleep in late to work late tonight but 9:15 was it !!

Glad to see Dennis & Jim back too !! Now for some production !! 

Thanks for the coffee Mitch !!  Looks like you watched the race yesterday too !! How about the climbing of the fence ? !! I almost missed it but caught the last hour or so, as I had to go into work yesterday.

Well, hope everyone has a nice day !!

Thanks, John 

Gee, as I was posting, I think I heard the Chicken Song playing !!   

  

[ChiefEagles]

Morning all.  Is that Hail to the Chief I hear playing in the background when I sign in? 

Welcome back Dennis.  Don't know if you had left when the word came, I am now Mayor-Elect.   I am requiring the forum to play the above when I sign in and all members on line must stand until I say, "Good morning." 

Well, suppose to have rained last night.  You guessed it.  Didn't!!!  Suppsoe to rain today.  You guessed it.

I see Jim A is back and going strong.  Guess he has caught up with his backlog of work.  All three pieces of paper and a few emails.

Upstairs I go to get some prep finished for soundboard.  Later.

If you don't behave. I'll make the ground wiggle in CA.

I think I have been reprimanded !  So I better be good!! 

Watching the Godfather on amc, so am quickly developing appreciation for those in power.

 

Take the above as good advice.   [you might want to start wearing gray, eating GRITS and drinking sweet ice tea]

[Jumijo]

I hope that eye is all healed up, Dougie!

[cnw1995]

Good morning from a sunny Chicago where it is a beautiful day and I amazed at having to catch up on five pages of posts since Saturday. Must be because Jim A and Dennis are back. Had a relaxing Sunday - took the youngest to the park, listened to the big race on the radio and read the paper (loved that For Better or Worse cartoon) whilst keeping an eye on the middle boy who apparently has a new female admirer who came over to visit. Hmmmm. Spoke to Roy before he left the convention - he and his family had a good week in Chicago - I'm looking forward to his pictures. Hope to swap transformers this week to figure out why the main line is dead.  

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a beautiful sunny day at 65 degrees. Going up to 88, today with sunshine all day.

I had some problems entering the Forum, this morning. Got the Magazine section, but no Forum. Looks good now.

Today, I will be mowing grass, in the back yard and doing some trimming. I plan on spending the entire day outside.

Jim..( jaabat )....Show us your tan lines..

Dennis.....Welcome back!!!

Well, the Dining Car has been here and left. Had breakfast. Later

Y'all have a great Monday.

Chuck

[Anonymous]

Well, looks like the forum is working again. Who wants to see my tan lines?

Jim 

OH NO!  He is relaxed and refreshed... this could be dangerous or hilarious or both...

Welcome Back Jim!  We missed ya! (well at least some of us did).

Mitch - Not sure about this weekend... have to check the schedule to see what is on the agenda, I hope to get the rest of the flooring done tonight so I can start working on the walls.  I have a feeling I'm going to have to get some aluminium screening and some trellis to cover the 'fishing pier' end of the shed... Susan asked last night if that was going to be my 'dog house'... now that just wasn't right!

[laz 57]

Hi GIZ,

  Foggy here today at 65.  laz CAMP started at 0520 today still dark.  Got about 3/8 of thunderstorm rain yesterday.  Going to start bench work on buddies layout today.  He ran his trains on floor to check how the track plan worked all ok, so today we start construction.

  Watched FORREST GUMP last nite, still get a kick out of it.

All have a good one.

laz57

[cheapclassics]

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps and humidity in the 80s.  There were bran muffins on the dining car for "Points East" this morning.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[Jumijo]

Well, looks like the forum is working again. Who wants to see my tan lines?

Jim 

[Jumijo]

Good morning all.

Back to work after 2 weeks off. I almost don't want to know what lies ahead of me today! Hot in here, and breakfast is fast approaching. Raining here as well.

The forum is acting up today. Some threads won't open. Some will.  

Jim 

[mitchelr]

Morning All,

Brewed a fresh pot. Uh Umm good. Nice and strong.  We finally had some rain up here in G'burg, not enough to do a whole lot of good.  Probably enough to make the grass start growing again.

88 - Sorry the rain and such ruined the shed building party.  Maybe next weekend. 

Dennis and Jim/jaabat -  glad to see you are back from vacation. Everyone needs some time to rest and recharge thier batteries.

Chuck and csxt30/John - Ole Smoke really had 'em covered yesterday didn't he?  The rest of the crew better watch out at Pocono if he takes that same car. Junior can't buy a break. The 24 had another respectable showing, the 48 is really having a time of it the last few races.  He'd have no luck if it weren't for bad luck it seems.

Well I better get going. Take care,

Mitch 

 

 

[dwiemer]

  I'm Back!  Chief, I hope you were able to keep the Yanks in check.  It was a successful raid above the border.  Got some yanks hooked on Grits and Tea.  I hope everyone has been healthy and is doing well.  Have not had a chance to go check all the pages since last week.

It was a great trip in both that I saw plenty of family and friends, and also, got to check out a great layout.  Two rooms and more classic trains in one private layout than I have ever seen in one location.  Also heard that a good friend just aquired a prototype of a very famous Lionel accessory.  Got lots of insight into the industry and I feel the direction will be  a good one.

Rich, I did get some canoli and I think I gained a few pounds on some great Italian cooking.

God Bless, it is great to be back,

Dennis

[csxt30]

One bag of microwave popcorn and some Pepsi One gone.  Good night all.

Good !! I'll just go Jim's then !! He's probably restocked up on M&Ms too !! 

Thanks, John

[dbaker48]

If you don't behave. I'll make the ground wiggle in CA.

I think I have been reprimanded !  So I better be good!! 

Had a real nice weekend.  Enjoyed a nice Saturday evening with family.

Today was a pleasant day also.  Had to work 1/2 day, then took family to see Harry Potter movie.  I havn't read any of the books, or seen any of the other movies.  But the family seemed to enjoy it.  So that was nice.

Watching the Godfather on amc, so am quickly developing appreciation for those in power.

So have a great day, looking forward to checking out the new catalog.

OH Yeah SPF had some really great photos.

 

[ChiefEagles]

One bag of microwave popcorn and some Pepsi One gone.  Good night all.

[csxt30]

I painted a Tony Stewart Home Depot model car for a guy I work with. I started polishing out the paint before I left for vacation and it was like a mirror. Decaling and a clear coat still need to be done.

Jim...I'd like to see a picture of that car when it's finished.

Chuck

ME TOO !! 

Thanks, John

[Brutus]

Sir James - gotcha - no problem!  I saw it, but forgot to comment.  I'm trying to keep my posts shorter   Not very good at it, though!

[sir james I]

Jim Fortner,      I tried to send you an email today without sucess, just sat there did nothing. so in case you missed my early post thank you.

no trains today gave wife the house and went to see youngest son and family. He GRILLED some burgers and we had that and some garden pickens. I have an 830 Dr. appointment if it's a quicky hope to go to the train store after. Have a good evening and wake up in the morning.

                                    Sir James

[Anonymous]

csxt30 - tmcc boy's folks might let him sit behind the wheel.  The may even let him wash the tires....  Where's mitchie r?  He wouldn't let me drink old nasty coffee.

Hey Fife I'm back.  Folks were here for the weekend. Did you and 88 get the shed built?

We went to Hanover Pa Dutch festival yesterday. Lots of food and crafts.  Basically a long hot walk. Had a nice dinner at a little restaurant called Clair's. 

Glad to see csxt30/John made some fresh coffeee and cleaned the pot.  It was starting to get nasty.

Hope everyone had a nice weekend.

 

Mitch 

Mitch,
Nope...   We got the outer frame and supports in, but then it started raining and we retreated to the cool dry comforts of the house... I had a problem getting the lumber delivered on Friday (major miscommunication), then this morning (8 am) I went there to get their rental truck and forgot to check with Susan if she had her updated insurance card in her car... NOPE! So by the time I got back (10:15) they had already rented it to another person who had to make two trips with it, so I didn't get the lumber to the house till 2:00 and then had to take the truck back and didn't get started till 4:00, so we only got done what I had hoped to have done before Fife and my other friend arrived...   Quite disappointed...

Fife - not only had we planned to build the shed, but I also washed Susan's Bimmer before leaving for Pittsburgh, so that pretty much sealed it that we were going to get a few storms!  Glad I could be of service in ending the drought... if I had known it was that easy, I would have washed her car a few weeks ago.

We had a good brisket for dinner tonight.  Cooked it for 25 minutes.  Marinated for 2 hours, then grilled in a roasting pan for 10 minutes, then removed from the pan and grilled for 15 minutes - turned every 3 - 5 minutes and basted.  Susan made some good sweet corn and mashed taters...   Was our first dinner in the new dinning room!  Good Times, Good Friends, Good Food = excellent evening.