God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
I was 1st Infantry at first stationed at fort benning i was in a support infantry division. Then went to 3rd Id in fort benning again. Thats when we got attached to 77 f unit, i cant rember right now but we gaurded their fuel training facility . We Gaurded thier 5000 gl tankers, i mainly gaurded an area were they main fuel lines and then like 6-8 running off those...been almost 11 yrs , memory isnt to sharp. i have some pics i will send ya. if i can find them. The roach coach came threw frequently. Thats also were i trained to be a parachute rigger I believe, sometimes part of my military carrer is a blur, i been on quite a few bases, been attached to various differnat units.If i find them pics im sure i will rember more.
one word of advice, on the weekends when the ait students are free running around, dont hang out at the bowling alley. I lost a rank there. I was just there bowling by my self and som ait kid comes b me and started a fight with me. Just walked up and punched me. Didnt know him (only been there half a day at that point) So being hot tempered when i was young i fought back. Bad decision. Gets rowdy there. They dont like fighting, go figure...
Trainsandmusic your not that far from me I'm on the other side of williamsburg in fact if you head towards little creek on 64 you would get off befor williamsburg at west point and follow 33 out to 17N and then take 33 again out to where I'm at. Probally about 2 hours
Woo Hoo 1500 Post
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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dbaker48 wrote: Good Evening,Zeke - You have done us proud! Keep up the good work!Jim - You asked about Chris and the Air Horns, honestly I had forgotton about them. Havn't heard much, but don't seem to see him a lot either. Asked him, and they are working, he hasn't used them alot I guess. I sure would have!Gtetting ready for a Grad party here, on Tuesday night. So trying to get a surface on the bench work I had started. And, setting up some display track. Got that done, but seem to have a problem.I have a significant amount of old Gargraves Phantom track. Was primairly used on shelves. Some engines work OK, others not. So need to do the normal, improve electrical connections and clean track. But, with the application of DCS and TMCC does the "black" coating need to be removed? I suspect so, huh?What is really strange is the Headlight seems to have burned out on the N&W J Serries. Kind of surprisies me, I don't hink there is 3 hours running time on that engine.Considering trying a download of PS2 files, MTH of course sayes it shouldn't be a problem. But LHS says stay away from it, unless you REALLY have too! A little aprehensive, will have to see. also, want to get some photos up on the Photo Fun.Glad your having a good time Roy!Too tired to continue, more tomorrow.
Good Evening,
Zeke - You have done us proud! Keep up the good work!
Jim - You asked about Chris and the Air Horns, honestly I had forgotton about them. Havn't heard much, but don't seem to see him a lot either. Asked him, and they are working, he hasn't used them alot I guess. I sure would have!
Gtetting ready for a Grad party here, on Tuesday night. So trying to get a surface on the bench work I had started. And, setting up some display track. Got that done, but seem to have a problem.
I have a significant amount of old Gargraves Phantom track. Was primairly used on shelves. Some engines work OK, others not. So need to do the normal, improve electrical connections and clean track. But, with the application of DCS and TMCC does the "black" coating need to be removed? I suspect so, huh?
What is really strange is the Headlight seems to have burned out on the N&W J Serries. Kind of surprisies me, I don't hink there is 3 hours running time on that engine.
Considering trying a download of PS2 files, MTH of course sayes it shouldn't be a problem. But LHS says stay away from it, unless you REALLY have too! A little aprehensive, will have to see. also, want to get some photos up on the Photo Fun.
Glad your having a good time Roy!
Too tired to continue, more tomorrow.
Don, Are you sure you just didn't turn it off accidently?
rtraincollector wrote: Trainsandmusic your not that far from me I'm on the other side of williamsburg in fact if you head towards little creek on 64 you would get off befor williamsburg at west point and follow 33 out to 17N and then take 33 again out to where I'm at. Probally about 2 hours Woo Hoo 1500 Post
Do you ever attend the train show in Tinndimoniam (sp?) Maryland. The Great Scale Train show I believe it is called. I went to it after not attending a show in a while. Made up for lost times and bought lots of trains including a 2333, 2328 and a Williams Wabash FM. Nice show, lots of opperating layouts. Congrats on the 1500 posts.
Good evening,
Zeke, Their is a buy/sell/wanted board on the other forum. You can offer things for free, it doesn't cost anything to list stuff.
http://ogaugerr.infopop.cc/eve/forums/a/frm/f/1961048701
Lisa, How many more years weeks to go?
To all the Fathers:
trainsandmusic, What is a musian doing at AIT??
Take care,
jefelectric wrote:Back when, AIT meant Advanced Infantry Training.
Yep, 1967 Fort Dix N.J. for me, AIT !! Wow, 40 yrs. ago now !! I'm over the hill !! Had great leg muscles after that going through all that sand in Infantry walk, they called it !!
Thanks, John
csxt30 wrote: jefelectric wrote:Back when, AIT meant Advanced Infantry Training. Yep, 1967 Fort Dix N.J. for me, AIT !! Wow, 40 yrs. ago now !! I'm over the hill !! Had great leg muscles after that going through all that sand in Infantry walk, they called it !! Thanks, John
Yep, Fort Dix...1961. Lots of sand.
Happy Father's Day....Y'ALL! Wife made some wonderful Biscuits and Sausage Gravey this morning...YUM, YUM! Then to church and out for lunch. I slept a bit this afternoon and am all recovered. I changed two of the bathroom light switches to switches with a dimmer attachment. For those who have to wake in the middle of the night for a trip to the restroom, you will appreciate these. Lets you do your business without the blinding light.
Reggie: Congratulations on your first Father's Day! Please post some photos of your little girl.
Zeke, speaking of places that lend themselves to trouble, do you remember a place by Ft. Benning called "Memory Lane"? Anyway, it was often the scene of fights amoung military and locals. The base commander ordered it off limits and it has since closed. A few other spots have met the same fate. Columbus used to have the most strip joints per square mile than any place in the country, but they have passed some laws and put most out of business.
Don, I need to talk to you about a Epson printer and the driver for the computer. I will email you. As for your track, from what I have heard/read, you shouldn't need to remove the black on the center rail of gargraves or atlas, but most folks had problems with MTH's black rails. It has to do with the blackening process, but I don't recall the specifics.
Lisa, good to hear from you. Will keep you in my prayers for hubby to be recovered soon and for you to be blessed in all ways.
Misty, Thanks for the kind thoughts. It is really special being a Father. To be loved so much by our children and to know that they look up to us and to us for everything.
Hope everyone has a good night,
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Ah, now your question makes more sence. AIT now means tech school. I did go to Basic Combat Training.
Hidey Ho everybody and so to the end of another Father's Day. 88 - glad to hear you are moved okay and had a good anniversary. Hope your mail is showing up at the new house already! Lisa, I pray your husband will be healed soon. Got a dvd recorder and my son is overjoyed that he'll be able to record all those great episodes of pokemon (groan)! Needed to hook to cable with composite cables - okay, except then this device has to be on for signal to go through. I ordered some RCA Y cables to split this off through Amazon. Of course, they didn't have any at BB unless you want to spend $60 to hook up 3 cables. Also ordered the CTT book on modern train maintenance and repair with 2 day shipping. BTW: Thanks for the info RT, I'll look into that - got your email. Took kids to see Fantastic Four, which was pretty good, although I expected Galactus to be more anthropomorphic. Then we had a pizza party for just the 3 of us. Oh, and I order the plasticville library for my rrtracks program. Anyway, a great day, except that my wife is TDY to Washington for a couple days
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
well i hope all the days had a great day today!
trainsandmusic------ are you a quartermaster? Since ft lee is the place for that. I did it im a quartermaster. I long forgot about it till you reminded me of ft lee ....i will post som pics, you shall all get quite a laugh...not sure how old you are but, some advice get all the schooling you can while you can. I missed out on that. I couldnt i was being deployed somewere every other month it seemed or in the field...
jefelectric--thanks but id rather guys here get this free stuff...hint
fort benning--- home of the infantry
you guys are making me home sick, i really miss the service I have my meorys and pictures though. Its a good thing for pictures cus this tumor is eating my memories away.. I could go for hours and hours on army stories...ah
dennis--- there is a part on ft benning were you can find a fight club, i never did that, only cuase i loved my job, and the mp's really crack down on the stuff now a days. 20 yrs ago im sure the military was tougher, now though they arent even soppose to cuss.. I joined when the drill sergeants were still beating on ya, they cant touch you anymore, its kinda gone soft on the aspect.maybe thats why there are fight clubs..oh the memories....
i went and seen charles, his kids left today, hes doing well....his lungs are doing well, his hip surgery seems to be doing as well...docs said lots of therapy ......i brought him ballons and flowers. He said he was glad his kids came . he cried telling me thank you. tell you something, i dont shed tears easily but when that man of 85 yrs young looked at me a cpl came out of somewere(i told him it was allergies). He said he didnt ever think of them coming, he said it was a wonderful surprise, I am glad i got them to come i made his day for sure. He means alot to me even though i just met him. I told him about all you guys and he said thanks for the prayers.
well the zekeman will be up for awhile so cathc you all later
wow no replies in like 6 hrs....well i am a night owl......
well been out trying to figure out how i want my track...i am not getting anywhere....im having issues...i want my track to beable to go both ways...why is this so difficult.,..I have decent amount of space...4x 12 ft..at the moment ...as soof as i move a car i will have twice that...but my first layout i want to stick with this size...I must be not feeling the design or something. I ve had severl layout designs scribbled down but then i go to do them and its not quite what i want....oh well another delima for another day...lol
well im off the watch the island...havent see that movie yet...
put a fresh pot on for anyone wandering in......
Mornin' boys. Mornin' gals wandering by. Sunny and warm in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
Just curious, has the Chief been delivered to Nawthern hands as of yet...?
fifedog wrote: Mornin' boys. Mornin' gals wandering by. Sunny and warm in the Mid-Atlantic Region.Just curious, has the Chief been delivered to Nawthern hands as of yet...?
No, but we are working very diligently to that goal.
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
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a clear, sunny 66 degrees. Going up to a sunny 94 today. It's gonna be hot. Hope there is a breeze. We got some heavy thunderstorms last evening. Lots of needed rain.
Today, is a typical Monday. I have some chores to do around the house. And later, I have to run to a few local stores. I will be busy. Later, this week, I will put the bridge back onto the layout. Take a few pictures. It should look good.
Dining car has rolled in. Time for breakfast. Later.
Y'all have a great Monday.
Chuck
zeke wrote: well i hope all the days had a great day today!trainsandmusic------ are you a quartermaster? Since ft lee is the place for that. I did it im a quartermaster. I long forgot about it till you reminded me of ft lee ....i will post som pics, you shall all get quite a laugh...not sure how old you are but, some advice get all the schooling you can while you can. I missed out on that. I couldnt i was being deployed somewere every other month it seemed or in the field... jefelectric--thanks but id rather guys here get this free stuff...hint No, not a quartermaster. I'm with the band. We're attached to Garrison command. fort benning--- home of the infantryyou guys are making me home sick, i really miss the service I have my meorys and pictures though. Its a good thing for pictures cus this tumor is eating my memories away.. I could go for hours and hours on army stories...ah dennis--- there is a part on ft benning were you can find a fight club, i never did that, only cuase i loved my job, and the mp's really crack down on the stuff now a days. 20 yrs ago im sure the military was tougher, now though they arent even soppose to cuss.. I joined when the drill sergeants were still beating on ya, they cant touch you anymore, its kinda gone soft on the aspect.maybe thats why there are fight clubs..oh the memories.... i went and seen charles, his kids left today, hes doing well....his lungs are doing well, his hip surgery seems to be doing as well...docs said lots of therapy ......i brought him ballons and flowers. He said he was glad his kids came . he cried telling me thank you. tell you something, i dont shed tears easily but when that man of 85 yrs young looked at me a cpl came out of somewere(i told him it was allergies). He said he didnt ever think of them coming, he said it was a wonderful surprise, I am glad i got them to come i made his day for sure. He means alot to me even though i just met him. I told him about all you guys and he said thanks for the prayers. well the zekeman will be up for awhile so cathc you all later
No, not a quartermaster. I'm with the band. We're attached to Garrison command.
Good morning from New England!
I've been having some trouble accessing the forum today. Some times it works, sometimes not.
I hope everyone had a nice Father's Day. I had an awesome weekend.
A special visitor is on his way to New England as I type. The Chief is coming up here on his own, not for work, to spend tomorrow with me. He's in New York right now waiting to board a flight to New Hampshire. Tonight I am going to touch up his 736 Berk and tomorrow it's off to the train stores!
Jim
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
HI GIZ,
WHEW 3 pages since I last posted GIZ been busy.
laz CAMP started early at 530 this morn wife is my new recruit. Got it all done before this heat starts up already at 82. To get to 92.
Had friends daughter wedding on Saturday nite. Great time saw lots of DA GIZ I havent seen in years. All laughed and had fun. Stayed overnite at MOMs then took her out.
No trians maybe latter tomorrow?
Have a good one.
laz57
Good morning all!
Another rainy day here today. They say it is gonning to end about Wed and maybe we return to lingering high pressure domes that keep all the moisture away for the summer. Maybe 85 today?
Busy week this week. Lot's o' meetings.
Glad to see Lisa chencked in and that all is relatively OK.
Hope all have a great week!
Regards, Roy
Just checking in. Hope everyone has had agreat Father's Day and that plenty of train related items have found their way to layouts across the nation. I got some cologn and boxers, I guess she took me litterally when I told her the Jersey Central H16-33 was my Father's day gift. Oh well. It was still very nice.
Dr. John, heard my pastor was going to be the president of the S.B.C. next year. You may run into him during his tenior.
Well, I have to catch up on work. Hope everyone has a great day. Chief, it sounds like you enjoy the voyages up to yankeeland a little too much lately. Just kidding, hey, go where the trains are!
For those interested, Trains and Locomotives on RFD-TV is on Western Maryland with steam to diesel.
Good afternoon all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 90s, but maybe some rain on the way. This is real quick, but Lucas and his girlfriend broke up this weekend. Her mom kept putting more and more restrictions on the relationship to the point where it was not worth the hassle any more. It is a shame it had to end that way, but there is no easy way out of those situations. I will catch up later on the postings. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiaan
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