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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Thursday, July 26, 2007 5:31 PM
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And I also got that pleasant note about my Polar Express...no shippy 'till the last of August...bummer!!!

Got the same note, oh well, maybe by the time it gets here I will have built up a few brownie pointsWhistling [:-^]

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Thursday, July 26, 2007 5:25 PM

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Jim,
I'm not sure, but it looks like the breaker boxes are standardized, it is just that they make the breakers with different connectors to seat them in the breaker box... since I don't have any open breaker slots I think I'll just head home, remove one, and check.  It can't hurt because I need to add 1 20-Amp circuit and while I'm in there digging around I may as well add another 15-Amp circuit breaker for the future garbage disposer...

Brent- Whenever I install or work on a distribution panel once I find the correct breaker I put a couple of spares in the panel.  That makes short work of the breaker failure on Christmas eve.

Doug- Tell the little lady Happy B-Day [bday]

Going on a formation retreat this weekend, then off to the Smokies Monday to celebrate the 29th wedding anaversary.  May talk the bride into going over the hill and visiting the train museum in Bryson.  (I think that is where it is at.)

Rainy today, going to chill out from a crazy day and week at work.  Taking Friday off, need tires on the truck before leaving on retreat.  $185 each!

Southern border secure

May God bless

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Thursday, July 26, 2007 4:46 PM

Howdy Boys n Gurls...

Been a few days, getting beat up at work....

company softball tourniment is Sat., so I've been practicing, it's only been a year since I last played.  Work is piling up and everyone has another emergency....so I get nothing done.

in the 90's again but no rain today, first time in several days its been dry...very humid

Doug Happy B-Day [bday] to your daughter.  Mine turned 15 in May, and I'm STILL looking for a shot gun or at least one of my Italian "cousins" to visit her boyfriend

And I also got that pleasant note about my Polar Express...no shippy 'till the last of August...bummer!!!

Stay cool & well!!

 

Rich

PS Hey TMCC...you REALLY don't want an Italian made car!  I used to work on Alfas Fiats and Lambos.  Trust me, your dealer will see more of the car than your garage will.  Sort of like a Jaguar with taste.  At least the Italian cars will keep the electrics running (no Prince of Darkness there!).

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Posted by tmcc man on Thursday, July 26, 2007 4:19 PM

Evening everyone,

Had a nice day here. I was the only one home for the day. I just finished taking measurements in the garage.........my parents are thinking about buying a new Pontiac Solstice. I have no problems with that at all!!!!!! It'll be a Deep Blue with black leather interior. However, it will not be the GXP.

Oh, I also cleaned the garage out too. I have to make room for it if it comes to the house.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, July 26, 2007 3:57 PM
LOL, Kurt - good eye! That's a photo from a brunch of a few months ago... Thanks for the good wishes.

She's reading the Harry Potter book on the couch - I'm keeping the boyfriend untangled - I need a gun to clean.

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, July 26, 2007 3:40 PM

Evenin' boys.  Lousy hazy day here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Need some rail.  Speaking of...

88 - Sketch #2 is done.  Everything fit into place with my trusty track stencil.  Of course, that doesn't always translate onto the benchwork, but I managed to get in most of your components and requirements.  2 separate mains, a passenger terminal, and a coal shortline to service your Martinsburg mine.  Piece of cake!

Sir James - probably shouldn't make too much coffee.  Prices are going up.

Laz57 - try not to wear white clothing to Strasburg.  And don't crowd the Thomas table,; other kids want to play too...

 

 

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, July 26, 2007 1:42 PM

Brent

When I was reading that thread, I was trying to remember the simple job that turned into several trips to the store. It was the drains under the kitchen sink. same size, same color, but would not mate. seems the threads were different just enough that they would not draw tight.Long story short, back to the store for enough parts to redo the whole thing. easiest way out.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 26, 2007 1:39 PM
 kpolak wrote:

 lionroar88 wrote:

Home Depot has breakers with different style connectors underneath (4 different sets)... so I have to go home, remove a breaker, go back out to Home Depot and get the right one...

Brent:  Next time buy all four and figure it out at home...You'll be back at the depot, in an hour or two anyway to buy something else...return it then.  I speak from experience.



No way Kurt, they range in cost from $9.00 - $37.00!
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Posted by kpolak on Thursday, July 26, 2007 1:36 PM

 lionroar88 wrote:

Home Depot has breakers with different style connectors underneath (4 different sets)... so I have to go home, remove a breaker, go back out to Home Depot and get the right one...

Brent:  Next time buy all four and figure it out at home...You'll be back at the depot, in an hour or two anyway to buy something else...return it then.  I speak from experience.

Doug:  Happy birthday to your daughter...I think the old doc's did something screwy to the old eye...It looks like Happy Birthday eggs???  Looks like a great family!

Kurt

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 26, 2007 1:33 PM
Jim,
I'm not sure, but it looks like the breaker boxes are standardized, it is just that they make the breakers with different connectors to seat them in the breaker box... since I don't have any open breaker slots I think I'll just head home, remove one, and check.  It can't hurt because I need to add 1 20-Amp circuit and while I'm in there digging around I may as well add another 15-Amp circuit breaker for the future garbage disposer...
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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, July 26, 2007 1:28 PM
Standardized Brent?   We've all said the same thing about our trains. Just one co. had to be different and screw everything up.

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Posted by csxt30 on Thursday, July 26, 2007 12:52 PM
 trainmasterz wrote:

Hey all,

 John, all you have to do now is try to figure out what to buy with all the $$$ your makin with all the OT. Cool [8D]

 

That's simple Drew !!  Trains !! Laugh [(-D]   ( and train shows coming !! ) Laugh [(-D]

Glad to see you posting again !! Big Smile [:D]

Thanks, John 

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, July 26, 2007 12:12 PM

Happy B-Day [bday]  To your daughter, Doug.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 26, 2007 12:07 PM
So I have to add a 20-amp circuit for the air compressor... tried to install the breaker last night, but no room in the box... so I go to Home Depot to pickup a tandem breaker... I thought these things were standardized!?!?  I didn't have one from the breaker box, so I don't know what connectors I need on the bottom... Home Depot has breakers with different style connectors underneath (4 different sets)... so I have to go home, remove a breaker, go back out to Home Depot and get the right one... Evil [}:)]Banged Head [banghead]SoapBox [soapbox]

Why can't these things be standardized?
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Posted by trainmasterz on Thursday, July 26, 2007 12:01 PM

Hey all,

 John, all you have to do now is try to figure out what to buy with all the $$$ your makin with all the OT. Cool [8D]

 Doug, Happy B-Day [bday]to your girl, they grow up too fast.

When is Chief due back?

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Posted by csxt30 on Thursday, July 26, 2007 11:34 AM

Good Afternoon everyone !!  Worked 3 hrs. over last night, just got up an hour or so ago.

Happy B-Day [bday] to your daughter, Doug !!  Smile [:)]

James : I'll finish the coffee !! Laugh [(-D]

Chuck : sounds like stuff may be popping up next week !! Laugh [(-D]

Hope everyone has a nice day !!

Thanks, John

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Posted by dbaker48 on Thursday, July 26, 2007 11:17 AM

Doug - Happy Birthday to your daughter, that's what Dad's are suppose to do.  Have money, then more money.  It doesn't end.   ENJOY

Quiet day here on the left coast as well.  Forum extremely quiet, that is good and bad, no explanation necessary IMO.  

Weekend plans here include, visiting local TCA train meet on Saturday morning, do some wiring for a couple of display light on our elevated track, begin benchwork for Section 2, of the primary layout.  (4 total).  Also trying to work in some display images.  Oh yeah have to work 1/2 day Sunday, UGH!!!

Hope everyone has a good day, be watching for pics from Nick. 

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, July 26, 2007 10:20 AM
It looks like no chief, no posts.or it could be everyone is just enjoying summer.  Mostly sunny 74 with showers forecast.Kurt will probably get wet again.Nothing new in the train world, finished CTT so back to PS2 golf I guess.    Coffees hot but it's been on awhile. ......     Sir James

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, July 26, 2007 10:18 AM
 cnw1995 wrote:

Good morning from a stormy Crystal Lake where I am celebrating the daughter's birthday today -- she didn't want a train - can't imagine why not. I think my participating in celebrating is paying for everything Wink [;)] --- 16 years ago, we adopted her in Peru.



Happy B-Day [bday] to your daughter!

Slow day today... have to stop by Home Depot to pick up a tandem 20-amp circuit breaker and 6 more deck-so-ports for the shed.  Have to run a 20-amp circuit to the garage for the air compressor.  I had everything wired up and ready to go, tapped into the circuit breaker box and found there weren't any open slots (although there are 2 empty slots in the cover) Banged Head [banghead] so I have to stop and get a tandem on my way home.

Then get home, finish the wiring, and get started on setting the sub-floor for the shed.  Hope to have it done tonight so it will be ready for Fife's arrival on Sunday.
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Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, July 26, 2007 10:13 AM

Good morning from a stormy Crystal Lake where I am celebrating the daughter's birthday today -- she didn't want a train - can't imagine why not. I think my participating in celebrating is paying for everything Wink [;)] --- 16 years ago, we adopted her in Peru.

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, July 26, 2007 7:44 AM

Hi GIZ,

  68 and a bit humid today.  Only did a real easy 2miler.  Met up with neighbor who started running a few weeks ago and jogged with him and had a nice talk.  GOLF against brother later today, if no rain?  Speaking of which, I hadn't cut grass in 5 weeks.  Yea me.

  Had beans, grape tomatoes and a kolhrobi from yarden.  Tasty.

  Wife and I are going to STRAUSSBURG, tomorrow.  Looking forward to it and taking a train ride.

  Happy FRIDAY EVE!

laz57

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, July 26, 2007 6:50 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cloudy 62 degrees. Going up to 78, today, with some sunshine, hopefully.

Today, I have a few things to do around the house. I am going to take it easy.  I may run trains later. Working on some ideas for bad weather projects. Have a new item coming from a friend next week. I will take some pictures of it. Should look nice on the layout.

Dining car is here from " points west". Time for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Thursday.

Chuck

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Posted by cheapclassics on Thursday, July 26, 2007 6:04 AM

Good morning all,

It is rainy in SE Indiana with temps in the 80s today.  We lost in a shootout last night.  I missed an opportunity to score in the first half and it cost us the game.  I am on the road to Fort Wayne today and will be back tomorrow late.  There are bran muffins on the dining car to "Points East" this morning.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Thursday, July 26, 2007 4:57 AM

Morning all

Southern border secure.

Nice day yesterday.  Got my friend's grass cut, about 3 hrs. worth this time, as it needed trimmed too.

Grandkids stayed again last night, mom had to work late.  Always fun with them.  Played ball, watered flowers, and trying to teach them how to weed the garden.  Please keep my daughter Sarah, the kids mom, in your prayers as she is having some real struggles lately.

That tip from Laz last week on the Polar Express must of been well received.  Got a emal said delivery set for 8/23.  Oh well, not like it is going to be a birthday present. 

Need to run, going to fuel up the truck, 36 gal. of diesel fuel at $2.89 a gal!!!!

May God bless

Jim 

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Posted by kpolak on Thursday, July 26, 2007 4:30 AM

Morning all!

Received 'media cabinet' 6'w x 2' hi w/ 3-glass doors for stereo, and DVD storage, and will hold up our #275 TV.  Finally moving stereo out of microwave cabinet, and have adult furniture.  One day my wife came home and said...OK lets go...we're going to buy a stereo cabinet and new coffee table.  Took most of the day to re-install stereo equipment w/ 6-mo and 2-yo factor added in, and the 'help cleaning'.  I am anxious to see just what windex does to carpet; was able to provide intervention for the new coffee table.

We had quite a bit of rain yesterday.  Off and on most of the day, with afternoon showers for a few hours.  Tour de Kurt & kids rained out.  Backyard 'adventure' through 'jungle' (hosta gardens) and picnic in treehouse rained out.

Trip to Chinese grocery today...we're out of everything.  Hopefully outdoor adventures today!  Sorry about the rambling.

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Posted by sir james I on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 8:49 PM

Good Evening To All,

WE were blessed with about 15 mins. of rain this afternoon. Won't help but can't hurt. Only one page for the day means coffee is old by now. Maybe others had trouble logging on and gave up.  Unless plans change I'll be at the train store most of Fri. and see the conv. on sat.I'll let you know how things go if anyone is interested. I'll wait till 10 then turn out the lite.

                                  Sir james

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Posted by tmcc man on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 8:26 PM

Evening everyone,

It rained here a little. I just got back from looking at wall units for my room. I'm putting cable in my room soon, and I've finally decided to buy a 42'' LCD Flat panel TV. 2 HDMI inputs, 2 Colorstream HD inputs, audio out, PC interface, and a regular input.

Oh, I forgot to add yesterday that I am a big fan of Maserati as well.......especially the MC12.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 8:23 PM
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 Dewey Trogdon wrote:

My spouse and me have been enjoying some of Master Gardener Lisa's fresh Corn[on cob w/butter and salt], her tomatos and soon Barbara will fix my favorite, fried squash. Cucumbers and Onions soaked in vinegar with ample pepper is my appetizer.

Don't get no better but trip to Dentist Friday for more bone grafts will put a stop to my feasting. Back to apple sauce, soup and ice cream.

Dewey, That sounds like mighty fine eating to me.  I've had everything but the appetizer, my wife doesn't like Cucumbers so I don't grow them anymore.  I also like tomatos in vinegar & pepper.  Good like on Friday.

Take care,

 

Even finer is Dewey's homemade STRAWBERRY or PEACH  ice cream!!

Dewey - will be thinking of you on Friday and Barbara next week!  Call me if you need anything!

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Posted by jefelectric on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 7:02 PM
 Dewey Trogdon wrote:

My spouse and me have been enjoying some of Master Gardener Lisa's fresh Corn[on cob w/butter and salt], her tomatos and soon Barbara will fix my favorite, fried squash. Cucumbers and Onions soaked in vinegar with ample pepper is my appetizer.

Don't get no better but trip to Dentist Friday for more bone grafts will put a stop to my feasting. Back to apple sauce, soup and ice cream.

Dewey, That sounds like mighty fine eating to me.  I've had everything but the appetizer, my wife doesn't like Cucumbers so I don't grow them anymore.  I also like tomatos in vinegar & pepper.  Good like on Friday.

Take care,

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Wednesday, July 25, 2007 6:00 PM
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 Lisa-n-NC wrote:
  

Is Jim A on permanent vacation?

Lisa

No, Lisa, but my mind is!

Jim

Hey Jim....Welcome back. Did you enjoy your vacation??  Tell all.

Chuck

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