lionroar88 wrote: Buckeye - you forgot to respond to fife...
Buckeye - you forgot to respond to fife...
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
TCA 09-64284
Buckeye Riveter wrote: John, I love lamb chops.
John, I love lamb chops.
Buckeye, These were very good. Came from a 4H lamb we bought at the fair last fall. I have them cut 1" thick none of this dainty little chops for us. Just have one more pack to go. I use the lamb-burger to make chilli.
lionroar88 wrote: Well class is done till the second week in July! Now prepping for the 'move'! 17 days and counting!Those hailing from the Island across the pond... Wife and I are planning a trip there next year to visit a friend of her's from High School. They live near Nottingham? How close are you chaps?Got some pics from them over the weekend. Seems Thomas the Tank Engine is travelling through the English Countryside and they decided to take the little one and her older sister for a sighting and ride. Little bugger really loves Thomas. So when they visit next July I have to have the layout complete so Thomas can take a stroll along the rails for her!Also, her husband owns Hornby trains. I looked 'em up online, they appear to be HO scale. Is that accurate? Or is there a more proper European scale that I should be referencing? I think I'm about to be asked about brokering a trade... Buckeye - you forgot to respond to fife... I was stationed in Geilenkirchen West Germany which is right smack dab in the middle of where the Battle of the Bulg was fought. Was very impressive as I got loads of pics. My Great Uncle was shot and killed during WWII fighting alongside Patton on the march through Italy. Watched Patton this past weekend, man was a military genius, a bit rough around the edges, but he could motivate an ant to take on an elephant!Don - The elevated track is coming a long famisly! The J-Class really puffs the smoke, about the same as my C&O Streamlined Hudson. Contacted TAS about upgrading and I think I'm going to do it as soon as we move. Probably send them the 491 and the Chessie F3 A Unit that isn't powered and have them both upgraded to PS2. They are sending all the electronics in the 491 back to me... so what can I do with them? Wonder if they could put those in the F3 B Unit? Roy - sorry to hear about your club losing the space... that sucks... best of luck finding a new home for the club.Dr. John - I think Bear Bryant was the only coach Joe Paterno has faced that he never beat?
Well class is done till the second week in July! Now prepping for the 'move'! 17 days and counting!Those hailing from the Island across the pond... Wife and I are planning a trip there next year to visit a friend of her's from High School. They live near Nottingham? How close are you chaps?Got some pics from them over the weekend. Seems Thomas the Tank Engine is travelling through the English Countryside and they decided to take the little one and her older sister for a sighting and ride. Little bugger really loves Thomas. So when they visit next July I have to have the layout complete so Thomas can take a stroll along the rails for her!
Also, her husband owns Hornby trains. I looked 'em up online, they appear to be HO scale. Is that accurate? Or is there a more proper European scale that I should be referencing? I think I'm about to be asked about brokering a trade... Buckeye - you forgot to respond to fife... I was stationed in Geilenkirchen West Germany which is right smack dab in the middle of where the Battle of the Bulg was fought. Was very impressive as I got loads of pics. My Great Uncle was shot and killed during WWII fighting alongside Patton on the march through Italy. Watched Patton this past weekend, man was a military genius, a bit rough around the edges, but he could motivate an ant to take on an elephant!Don - The elevated track is coming a long famisly! The J-Class really puffs the smoke, about the same as my C&O Streamlined Hudson. Contacted TAS about upgrading and I think I'm going to do it as soon as we move. Probably send them the 491 and the Chessie F3 A Unit that isn't powered and have them both upgraded to PS2. They are sending all the electronics in the 491 back to me... so what can I do with them? Wonder if they could put those in the F3 B Unit? Roy - sorry to hear about your club losing the space... that sucks... best of luck finding a new home for the club.Dr. John - I think Bear Bryant was the only coach Joe Paterno has faced that he never beat?
Hi Brent,
Peterborough is about a 1 1/2 hr South down the A1.
Current Hornby is OO scale 4mm to the foot (unlike HO which is 3.5mm to the foot) http://www.hornby.com/
We have the Nene Valley railway nearby (several Bond movies have used the line as did Rock Group QUEEN in one of their videos) They often run Thomas specials http://www.nvr.org.uk/
I might have a layout built by the time you come over. Your welcome to pop in if your in the area. The tea pot is always on.
Nick
We are talking about, a typo?????? I guess fifedog doesn't have much to do except to make light of typos. There are so many typos on this and every forum and basically, who cares about them. Yes, I changed it because my spell checker did not pick it up. As far as I know CTT has let me edit my posts ever since I joined over three years ago and they have never ever said one word about it being a problem.
fifedog wrote:Buckeye - Easy big fella...
Yes, you are right. You need to ease up on those of us that can not type perfect. You seem to have a propensity for pointing out innocent typos. You did it last week to the Chief for some trivial reason. Anybody else on your list for this week?
Hello from a humid but cool Arnold, where my hand is getting better, but I'm affraid I might have lost a little mobility for a while with my opinion finger. My kids had their first day with the sitter today and said they had a lot of fun, which is good news. My daughter misses school, but my son is totally into Summer and Freedom -- I think this is pretty normal. Need to give my youngest a bath. Here's a pic from the last one, you can see it brings out the dark side in Chewy:
Finished reading the Pettit book and it was pretty good, although I'll bet there are different sides to everything. Interesting to see all the sketches of the toys, knowing how they turned out at least in general terms. Lost out on stuff on ebay as usual. Low bid on one of those snap-together barrel loaders, thinking I might put a solenoid in it (stealing another idea!), but it went for $26, which seemed a little high to me. I would have guessed $10 max? I don't really know what these go for though. Need to figure out how to drill out a 2 inch wooden ball for a diving bell. I have a drill press and some different clamps, but want to figure out a way to put a light in it, then convert a flatcar with a roller so it will light up as it goes round my layout.
Anyway, TTFN!
PS. Don - great locomotive!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
jaabat wrote: Patton, like many great American heros, lived here in MA. About 20 miles from my house.Jim
Patton, like many great American heros, lived here in MA. About 20 miles from my house.
Jim
ChiefEagles wrote: Morning all. Fish biologist called. Said I am doing OK with pond. As long as it is sunny and warm, it will take care of itself. If it goes several days and stays cloudy, trouble. He thinks it will thin and give me the dark water I desired all along. Good news. John, John Bakeer wrote: Chief,You just have not had a severe attack of GOUT! Count yourself lucky! Had what some said was Lymes and joints were swolen and could not walk, use arms and chew [jaws froze] for several days. Then it took months to get back to normal. Not fun. GOUT, that comes from overeating fancy rich foods. Actually ex-brother-in-law has it and his comes from standing on concrete all day working on vehicles. I know it is not fun.Another hot dry day in NC. Have a great day and God bless.[BTW: Yank in MA, if I have to have your blessings to get rain, soaker hoses will do. Wonder why this font size changes right in the middle of typing a sentence? ]
Morning all. Fish biologist called. Said I am doing OK with pond. As long as it is sunny and warm, it will take care of itself. If it goes several days and stays cloudy, trouble. He thinks it will thin and give me the dark water I desired all along. Good news.
John,
John Bakeer wrote: Chief,You just have not had a severe attack of GOUT! Count yourself lucky!
Chief,
You just have not had a severe attack of GOUT!
Count yourself lucky!
Had what some said was Lymes and joints were swolen and could not walk, use arms and chew [jaws froze] for several days. Then it took months to get back to normal. Not fun. GOUT, that comes from overeating fancy rich foods. Actually ex-brother-in-law has it and his comes from standing on concrete all day working on vehicles. I know it is not fun.
Another hot dry day in NC. Have a great day and God bless.
[BTW: Yank in MA, if I have to have your blessings to get rain, soaker hoses will do. Wonder why this font size changes right in the middle of typing a sentence? ]
My dad has gout(which comes from a buildup of uric acid in the joints) could be an early sign of kiddney trouble anyway it can do a number on you as far as pain and mobility. Standing can really set it off allthough my dad was in severe pain even when not standing on the foot that had the gout.
Nick12DMC wrote: lionroar88 wrote: Well class is done till the second week in July! Now prepping for the 'move'! 17 days and counting!Those hailing from the Island across the pond... Wife and I are planning a trip there next year to visit a friend of her's from High School. They live near Nottingham? How close are you chaps?Got some pics from them over the weekend. Seems Thomas the Tank Engine is travelling through the English Countryside and they decided to take the little one and her older sister for a sighting and ride. Little bugger really loves Thomas. So when they visit next July I have to have the layout complete so Thomas can take a stroll along the rails for her!Also, her husband owns Hornby trains. I looked 'em up online, they appear to be HO scale. Is that accurate? Or is there a more proper European scale that I should be referencing? I think I'm about to be asked about brokering a trade... Buckeye - you forgot to respond to fife... I was stationed in Geilenkirchen West Germany which is right smack dab in the middle of where the Battle of the Bulg was fought. Was very impressive as I got loads of pics. My Great Uncle was shot and killed during WWII fighting alongside Patton on the march through Italy. Watched Patton this past weekend, man was a military genius, a bit rough around the edges, but he could motivate an ant to take on an elephant!Don - The elevated track is coming a long famisly! The J-Class really puffs the smoke, about the same as my C&O Streamlined Hudson. Contacted TAS about upgrading and I think I'm going to do it as soon as we move. Probably send them the 491 and the Chessie F3 A Unit that isn't powered and have them both upgraded to PS2. They are sending all the electronics in the 491 back to me... so what can I do with them? Wonder if they could put those in the F3 B Unit? Roy - sorry to hear about your club losing the space... that sucks... best of luck finding a new home for the club.Dr. John - I think Bear Bryant was the only coach Joe Paterno has faced that he never beat?Hi Brent,Peterborough is about a 1 1/2 hr South down the A1.Current Hornby is OO scale 4mm to the foot (unlike HO which is 3.5mm to the foot) http://www.hornby.com/We have the Nene Valley railway nearby (several Bond movies have used the line as did Rock Group QUEEN in one of their videos) They often run Thomas specials http://www.nvr.org.uk/ I might have a layout built by the time you come over. Your welcome to pop in if your in the area. The tea pot is always on.Nick
Nick,Thanks for the correction! Wife said she will forward the link so we can solve the mystery as to where they went to see Thomas.We have a question... what the heck is Black Currant? Those purple gummies don't taste right! lol!
lionroar88 wrote:Chief, I forgot to mention that your package has been detained by the Mason Dixon Line Customs Agents. All packages being sent from those South of the Border have to be X-Rayed and inspected before being forwarded to points North. Something about the North being a 'Grits Free Zone'...
88, I sent a package to NJ by UPS early in the month. It never arrived. Tracking said it was damaged and stollen in Seacaucus, NJ. It didn't even have grits in it this time.Dennis
TCA#09-63805
88 - Sorry bud, but it would appear I crossed the line (again).
There's only one thing left for me to do...
Chief - pass thm grits, pleez...
dwiemer wrote: lionroar88 wrote:Chief, I forgot to mention that your package has been detained by the Mason Dixon Line Customs Agents. All packages being sent from those South of the Border have to be X-Rayed and inspected before being forwarded to points North. Something about the North being a 'Grits Free Zone'...88, I sent a package to NJ by UPS early in the month. It never arrived. Tracking said it was damaged and stollen in Seacaucus, NJ. It didn't even have grits in it this time.Dennis
Dennis, package from me to MA was suppose to be in Raleigh this AM but now jumped to NJ. I would have thought that it would have gone straight to Boston and then that little hole-in-the-wall town just North of Boston. I guess they really loaded it with invisable [hope I spelled that right] GRITS before shipping NAWTH.
Do not post much here as the software is too screwy. Just like this quote, it said I had the quote reply ready but not there. Had to click on it again and it came up. Also changes font size right in the middle of typing. Been busy too. Wildlife Fish Biologist said I am OK with pond so relief there. Jsut got to watch for several cloudy days and make sure O2 does not drop in the water. Had to put a mass air flow sensor on that Nissan [even though code was not saying that]. Got this from a guy that runs private Nissan repair place. Think this might have fixed it. Runs better cold anyway. Would stumble and cut off cold. Fuel injected vehicle are not suppose to do that. Wife will drive it tomorrow and hope the Check Engine light does NOT come on.
Had some screwy things going on. Thought [see it did it again ] Thought chargers were going bad. After testing and installing new one, found temp sensor was bad. Our expert did not think of that. I think this was a new one for them. Also having some screwy things happening with a couple of Atlas engines on layout but not Lionel.
Well, got to go. Have a good night all.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
fifedog wrote:88 - Oh, he knows what.(WWWII) He slipped in quietly and did an edit...
What........you never heard of the world wide war
lionroar88 wrote: jaabat wrote: Patton, like many great American heros, lived here in MA. About 20 miles from my house.Jim Hey Jim, Maybe you will be motivated to get a computer now? I've got 5 years on the over/under! Chief, I forgot to mention that your package has been detained by the Mason Dixon Line Customs Agents. All packages being sent from those South of the Border have to be X-Rayed and inspected before being forwarded to points North. Something about the North being a 'Grits Free Zone'...
I use a computer hooked up to the internet for free here at work. Why would I want to spend money on one for home?
Only yellow bellied sap suckers eat grits! We feed that crap to livestock up here. Pigs mostly. Not fit for human consumption!
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Good morning from New England. Another fine day ahead of us here. Seems there's an Ohio ball team in town for one more game with the Red Sox.
I snapped a few photos of my "restored" 736, 2671W, and Julia's still unfinished girl's train last night. I'll post the photos tomorrow.
Lots of train runnin' last night. Santa Fe passenger trains on both tracks taking in the fall foliage on the Jumijo.
I brought my K-Line Pacific in to work today. Just in case I got up the courage to take it apart.
Time for breakfast.
rtraincollector wrote:So you don't have to go to the libary on weekends and holidays to get on line.
I do that to get away from my wife!
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a clear, sunny 65 degrees. Going up to 88, today, with a few clouds.
Today, I have a few things to do around the house. Small chores to keep busy. Maybe later, I will go run trains, when it gets really hot. Sat outside in the shade last night. Beautiful evening.
Yes, Jim, the Indians are in Boston. Getting beat up badly. They must have a problem with the Sox, as they do the Yankees.
Well, here comes the Dining car. Time for breakfast. Later.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
This will be a week of firsts. First time watched Sopranos, first time colonoscopy tomorrow (now that I'm 50 they recommend it, but I'm dreading it; on liquid diet now). Also, did my first complete axle:
I’m overcome with joy, as my first wheels emerge from the RTV mold and get attached to axles (nails). One of the wheels contains BBs (gun shot, see first photo) covered with resin and another wheel contains a copper plumbing pipe thin section covered with epoxy. While not substantial, this metal adds plenty of weight or heft, as does the thick nail (forgot type of nail but large one used to nail studs).For the sleeve, I’ll be using copper gas lines, which fit nicely with the nail.
Pin vice aids the drill, which otherwise would slip around and be off center, resulting in wheel wobble.Next step is building a bunch of cars.
also, built a concrete pond:
Good morning all,
It is another hot sunny day in SE Indiana with temps in the 90s. At least I have the late game for soccer tonight (7 PM) so it will be marginally cooler. I see where the dining car already arrived at "Points East".
My son is getting grief from his girl friend's mom about seeing her this summer. She is "allowing" them only two hours per week to see each other. Lucas is pretty upset over the situation. He does not expect to see her every day or even every other day, but two hours a week is ridiculous. She would let her spend three or four hours on a weekend at our place during the school year. No offense intended to ladies who post here, but there are times when I can just figure that gender out and I have been married "pert near" 29 years (Hoosier phrase for the benefit of Buckeye). Off my soapbox for now. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Morning all... sorry for the rukus last night...Jim... You kill me...Mike, what she doesn't realize is that by 'restricting' their time together she will be alienating her daughter which could make her act out and stay out longer with Lucas. Which will only have the effect of appearing that Lucas is responsible for keeping her out longer and that will only exaserbate the problem. I'm sure you've already told him this (in more appropriate fatherly fashion), so he should just 'obey' her mother and make certain to have her home on time, no matter the daughter's objections. Been there, done that, realized that controlling mothers = daughters to stay away from , if they don't trust their daughter then they will never trust him. It is unfortunate, but true. And for those parents that say 'We trust our child, we just don't trust the other kid.' I say to you, 'Think on that a minute. It takes two to tango.' Off my Now for some train related talk...
Good morning from beautiful Ohio, where it is currently 70 degrees. We should see a high of 89 degrees today.
Mike, "pert near" is a Hoosier term used mainly below US 40. In fact, below 40, is also only a Hoosier term. There are some terms they use in Ohio that I still don't understand due to the influence from WV.
Dave, I am overjoyed in some respects that you are getting a colonoscopy. I get to do mine again this fall, but after seeing a buddy being treated recently for colon cancer for almost a full year, a colonoscopy is just a minor inconvenience. Make sure you ask for the extra long hose and the color TV.
Jim, I have the K-Line Mikado and I believe the Pacific is similar inside. Be careful with the little tiny wires. Get some tape and tape then together before putting the shell back on to help keep them in place. GOOD LUCK!
Chuck, you need to plan a trip to Columbus for some train shopping and sit on my deck in the shade and watch the trains. I am starting to see out from under the bridge, so maybe I need a trip east.
Chief, you screwed up again. It is not invisable, it is inadvisable. BTW, when are you heading to Ohio again? I have new place to take you to lunch over looking a beautiful lake where you can see the big bass down below in the water. Isn't Cabela's opening a store in Hammond, Indiana?
And Don, if I am in L.A., I will take you up on that invitation and then I will go and visit Doug in San Diego. In fact, that would be one great trip. Take AMTRAK around the country and stop and see the great layouts of America. Only one problem, since I live in the largest city in the Western Hemisphere without passenger rail service, I might have trouble getting on the train.
See ya down the tracks, the freight rails that is.
lionroar88 wrote:Dr. John - I think Bear Bryant was the only coach Joe Paterno has faced that he never beat?
Dr. John - I think Bear Bryant was the only coach Joe Paterno has faced that he never beat?
I believe you are correct. Of course, they have seldom played each other. The most memorable for me was their meeting in the 1979 Sugar Bowl. Alabama held Penn State when they had first and goal on the one yard line. Today, that series is simply known as "The Stand." Here's an excerpt from the January 2, 1979 "The Huntsville Times" :
Alabama and Penn State were playing for the national championship in the Sugar Bowl at New Orleans on Jan. 1, 1979. Joe Paterno's Nittany Lions were unbeaten; Bryant's Alabama team had lost only once, a 24-14 setback in Birmingham against Southern California. With six minutes remaining and Alabama leading 14-7, Penn State faced fourth down-and-inches on the Tide goal line. As the story goes, Lyons raised up from his defensive tackle position, stared across the line of scrimmage and told Fusina, the Penn State quarterback: "You better pass.'' Instead, Fusina handed the ball to tailback Mike Guman ... and every living Alabama fan knows what happened next. Barry Krauss, No. 77 in the crimson jersey, met Guman head-on, standing him straight up at the top of a pile. Defensive back Murray Legg streaked in from the left side and helped push Guman backward. Linebacker Rich Wingo did the same from the right side. Underneath the pile, linemen David Hannah and Byron Braggs and Lyons had done their part, submarining at the point of attack and neutralizing the Penn State blockers. Guman needed only seven or eight inches to break the plane of the goal. He got nary an inch. Alabama took over, held on to win, and was proclaimed national champion by the Associated Press two days later.
Aren't you glad I didn't give you a L O N G answer to your question!
Morning all. Had a shower of rain lat night. Probably less than a tenth but I will take it. Got my first squash and cooked them last night. Usually have squash by first of May. Crazy growing season. Tomatoes have started growing. Got some the size of baseballs on plants started early in greenhouse. Really need a good rain event. None in sight per weatherpersons. We'll see.
jaabat wrote: rtraincollector wrote:So you don't have to go to the libary on weekends and holidays to get on line.I do that to get away from my wife!
Jim has a very smart wife. She knows how to get rid of him. He usually takes the kids so she is really smart.
Off to Lowes to get some things and then to Frankie's to plant tomato plants for him. Wife reports car ran good and no check engine light [so far]. Thank you Lord.
Have a good one and God bless.
BTW: can not believe I find myself agreeing with Yankee Brent on a thing.
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