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

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a nice 58 degrees. Blue skies. Going up to 80, today, with some clouds, later.

Today, I am going to do some chores around the house. Need to clean up some things that have been needing attention. Maybe run trains, later. Grass is all mowed for another week. Garden is getting ready to have some nice , red tomatoes. Cucumbers are plentiful. We had green peppers with dinner yesterday. Very good.

I am planning on going to the Train Show in Berea, Ohio, on October 6th , as I did last year. Hope to see some of you guys. Planning on having lunch at the Station, again.

Time for boarding the Dining Car. Breakfast is served.

Y'all have a great Monday.

Chuck

[mitchelr]

Mornin' to All.  Just brewed a fresh pot.  Had a beautiful weekend in G'burg.  Low humidity, high in the low 80's. Couldn't ask for any better weather.

The Mrs. and I are planning to take the Potomac Eagle excursion train near Romney WV in the fall.  Anyone else taken that trip?  We are thinking about taking a weekday rather than weekend trip, figuring it might be a little less crowded. I think one of our friends who is a real bird watcher is going along too. Supposed to be prime bald eagle watching.

Take care,

Mitch 

[Nick12DMC]

What you think.   John B and Nick are doing a better job of keeping up with me than you Yanks and they are across the pond.

Chief, We fully support you as allies of the South We can do a nice line in fast blockade runners should you require one. However payment in grits stock will not be excepted as we have had some unscrupulous indviduals swap the real deal for instant grits(horror). I now only except waffles and maple syrup....Hmmm Waffles.

Regards

Nick 

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

I am reporting in late tonight as I have been away all weekend.  More details will follow, but we had a wonderful weekend in the great state of Ohio.  I saw some mention of American Bricks as well and I will comment on that tomorrow as well.  It is late and I had a long day.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[tmcc man]

John, We've got M&M's...  We also have Popcorn, Cookie Dough Icecream, or some other chocolate.  Just grab what you want and pull up a seat man!  Watching High School Musical right now.  I want to watch Pan's Labyrinth - heard it is great.  Wife is reading Harry Potter anyway, so you'd think...

Jim, I just had some Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Icecream. I think I'll take some more though.

[laz 57]

KURT,  YOU DA MAN!!!  GO FOR IT!  My philosify is the more you do the younger you feel.  Sometimes,? just remember pace yourself.  If you feel tired slow down and take a brake remember there is nothing wrong with walking in the middle of a workout.  Have fun and don't kill yourself although some days it does feel like you do.  Them days make more room for beer.

laz57

My wife and I met playing sand volleyball through mutual friends.  We used to play 1-day during the week, and saturday and sunday indoors.

Kids really seem to cramp that lifestyle.  They'll be playing soon!  In the meantime I need to loose 3 more inches, and I am finding a need for more energy just to keep up with them.

Kurt

 

KURT, remember involve the kids and get the wife going too.  It will make everyone happier and healthy.

laz57

[Brutus]

John, We've got M&M's...  We also have Popcorn, Cookie Dough Icecream, or some other chocolate.  Just grab what you want and pull up a seat man!  Watching High School Musical right now.  I want to watch Pan's Labyrinth - heard it is great.  Wife is reading Harry Potter anyway, so you'd think...

[kpolak]

Oh, BTW had breakfast at Cracker Barrel and had grits as well.

Cracker Barrel Yum!  Sorry you had to eat grits.

Kurt 

[kpolak]

KURT,  YOU DA MAN!!!  GO FOR IT!  My philosify is the more you do the younger you feel.  Sometimes,? just remember pace yourself.  If you feel tired slow down and take a brake remember there is nothing wrong with walking in the middle of a workout.  Have fun and don't kill yourself although some days it does feel like you do.  Them days make more room for beer.

laz57

My wife and I met playing sand volleyball through mutual friends.  We used to play 1-day during the week, and saturday and sunday indoors.

Kids really seem to cramp that lifestyle.  They'll be playing soon!  In the meantime I need to loose 3 more inches, and I am finding a need for more energy just to keep up with them.

Kurt

[csxt30]

John I have some popcorn! Movie style.

Thanks Colin !!  That hit the spot !! 

Good to see Jim F. back !!! Now I can get some M&Ms !!

Now if I can get James to give me a tomatoe, I could have a nice sandwich !!   

Thanks, John

[laz 57]

Well Laz you've inspired me...

I purchased a mountain bike about 4-years ago.  I used to ride a lot...Planning to log some time in the saddle each day with the girls in the bike trailer behind.  Been partial to the rollerblades the last couple of years, pushing a stroller.  It means loading up the kids, and taking them to the park with paved walkways.  We live on a gravel road, difficult to skate.

Yesterday yardwork, placed parts order to the good Dr..  Time to fix all the train ailments.

Nothing much going on today.. Church, bikeride, trains, dinner with friends. 

Kurt

 

KURT,  YOU DA MAN!!!  GO FOR IT!  My philosify is the more you do the younger you feel.  Sometimes,? just remember pace yourself.  If you feel tired slow down and take a brake remember there is nothing wrong with walking in the middle of a workout.  Have fun and don't kill yourself although some days it does feel like you do.  Them days make more room for beer.

laz57

[magicman710]

Oh, BTW had breakfast at Cracker Barrel and had grits as well.

 

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm Girts are delicious!!!!!!

[Brutus]

Oh yeah - we all caught CRAPPY, except Ron also caught 4 catfish - I think they were all channel catfish.

[Brutus]

Back - took about an hour to catch up on the pot!  Prayers for Dewey, Barbara and Doug.  Well, I had a good time at Mattoon.  Got there Thursday night with Jeff and we stayed up all night discussing the problems of the world - can't remember the solution, though .  Went on an early cruise at about 4:30 to 5 AM just as the sky was lighting up and checked out the lake, then rested up until the rest of the guys showed up.  Ron and Jeff went night fishing Friday.  Fished about all day yesterday.  Ron won longest fish and most fish.  Jeff won first fish.  We are pretty sure I won smallest fish - killed it by accident, since if swallowed the hook down.  At least I didn't get skunked like one guy (Sharpie - Jeff's FiL).  Got home this evening and went out to Cracker Barrel for dinner (Country Fried Steak, Mashed potatoes, corn and green beans).

Chief For Mayor - Vote Early and Often!

[Buckeye Riveter]

88, did you ever get my photos framed for Susan's office?  It would make a great birthday gift for her. 

[Anonymous]

Spent the weekend working on the house with Susan.  Friday we ventured out to Home Depot to order the wood for the shed... Saturday we removed the shutters from the house (16 pair), washed the siding (lots of dead bugs, cob webs, and old bee hives), washed the shutters, and painted them black.  Then went to Home Depot (again) to order the vanities, mirrors, and shower door for the bathroom remodel.  So all in all a very productive weekend... also went to FiL's on Saturday (deliver groceries) and he had fresh peaches off the tree... 4 scoops of vanilla ice cream and 3 fresh peaches...

Forgot to mention... I also lost 5 lbs!  So I'm now almost back to where I was went I met Susan... only 5 more to go... 10 till I reach my target...

[Blueberryhill RR]

Hi guys, I'm still around,

Oh, BTW had breakfast at Cracker Barrel and had grits as well.

Glad to hear you are still around, John, after eating Grits.

Chuck

[sir james I]

I'm happy to report that four tomatoes have meet their doom and the future looks bright red.

[jefelectric]

Hi guys, I'm still around, just been busy.  Read the last few pages and it looks like most are healthy.  Prayers for Dewey, Barbara and Doug.

Garden growing wild.  Just a small garden as the Chief can attest but getting more than we can use and giving a lot away.  I think I read that Sir James finally picked his first tomato, is that correct?

Oh, BTW had breakfast at Cracker Barrel and had grits as well.

Take care,

[tmcc man]

John I have some popcorn! Movie style.

[csxt30]

Pots really quiet tonite. maybe I'll just make 4 cups.

Yeah, just add a scoop to the old grounds !!  I might have a cup !! 

Oh, got any popcorn ? !!

Thanks, John 

[sir james I]

Pots really quiet tonite. maybe I'll just make 4 cups.

[tmcc man]

Evening everyone,

Took a nice hot shower, and shaved. I broke my toe a few weeks ago, but never had it wrapped or anything. I hit it against a goal post yesterday at my friends house. Now it really hurts.

Fife, I'm scared, sir.

Mike C., How does MLS win over Ireland? I thought for sure those europeans would have won! And Chelsea didn't dissapoint me. I think Galaxy would have won for sure if Beckham would have been in longer, but his ankle held him back severly. Oh, since you like F1, you can probably appreciate my soon to arrive Ferrari hat and shirt. Now I have to order the Ferrari Racing Team shirt..................Mom, I figured out my birthday present.........it's only $130!.......looks like I will be buying it myself now. 

[ChiefEagles]

What you think.   John B and Nick are doing a better job of keeping up with me than you Yanks and they are across the pond.

[Blueberryhill RR]

Chuck & John -

I think I might be on to something.  Did you notice the quick denial in the earlier post?  Seemed curious.

 

CONFIDENTIAL - SUPER DUPER SECRET PROJECT - EYES ONLY !

I HAD SOME AGENTS DOING SOME INVESTIGATION THIS IS THERE RESPONSE DOCUMENTED CONVERSATIONS--

 

I hear the Chief was concerned about how Buckeye goes fishing. I seems the Chief heard that Buckeye was suspected of the heavy duty & time efficient way of fishing with dynamite. It took some time, but the Chief finally got himself invited on one of Buckeye's excursions. Sure enough - once they got to Buckeye's secret fishing spot, Buckeye ...

Posted in Toy train operating and collecting by wrmcclellan on 04-11-2005

Think we are in for some Yankee stuff this weekend. Was over 70 today and I was out at 7:30 TALKING TO Buckeye [62 then]. Well, don't burn your K-Line stock or is that Confederate money???? Anyway, South is going to rise again. Gooooood night ...

Posted in Toy train operating and collecting by ChiefEagles on 02-16-2006

Tell me that there is a chance that I will be in Alabama the same time as the Chief.  Everything was going so good  I'm going next month to "fix" things for your arrival.  Have items to round up.  ..

Posted in Toy train operating and collecting by ChiefEagles on 07-18-2007

Last year, Chief Eagles stopped by when he was in Wheeling, WV at the grand opening of the Cabela's store. He wanted to see what I was doing and how it performed. One of the advantages and disadvantages that I have is the slope of the ceiling reflects the sound out to the operator and viewers. QUOTE: Originally posted by ...

Posted in Toy train operating and collecting by Buckeye Riveter on 01-12-2005

 

I'll keep the teams out, use caution, especially with the pictures!!!!

 

Actually, Don, we have had Buckeye going DEEP undercover and planning the security for the Ohio borders. He was watching the movements of Chief, by setting up meetings with him and following his every move.

Chuck

[tmcc man]

Afternoon guys,

Just got back from caddying. $50 bucks, which brings the grand total to $450 bucks in 12 days. Me like it a lot. I'm thinking of buying a projector instead of the plasma now. It can double for my use, and the use for movies outside in the backyard.

Hope everyone has a good day.

 

 

[sir james I]

Sunday greetings John.

I never saw wood ones but one of the neighbor kid had the clay ones and of course I had to have them. They have plastic window inserts with a green edge to look like a window frame and orange wood peices to go top and bottom of window openings with slots to hold the windows in place. It seems the clay ones disappeared when the plastic ones came out.        Jim

[csxt30]

Jim : I've seen them in an antique store once where they were just like mne & made out of wood. I should have bought them !!  I think they were first made out of wood & had paper windows then when plastic was invented, thay made them out of plastic. Oh, I remember seeing some from England, made out of clay & it even had the box & instructions !! I wonder if that's what you have ? !!

Thanks, John 

[sir james I]

Lisa,

We have been there once and liked the area but I was suprised at the difference on the two sides of the smokeys. Not knowing the area I was not prepared for that. We are glad our daughter ask us to go with them. We were thinking of a trip to Waynesboro Va. but I'll gladly settle for this.

John,

Late 1940s I got a set of American bricks made from a clay substance, had a dark maroon  color, and went together like yours. I still have them and I wish I could show them to you but as you have probably read I don't have the equpt.        Sir James

[ChiefEagles]

Can someone tell me why wives wait until you leave to dump problems on you so you have to fret about them for the next 5 days out on the road?  Sheesh. 

Part of their training when they are little girls.  They watch their Moms.

Morning, almost noon here.  Back from SS and now booking flight and etc for AL.  Got to go ahead of Buckeye and get the important items lined up for his visit.  Lets see, strong rope, hot tar, feathers, split rail and GRITS.

Cooler and pretty here.  Going to pull corn from garden and cook.  Tomatoes are about top "roll in".  Cucs are really growing.  Hope all have a great day.