dbaker48 wrote: Received a report about a suspcious character in a "frumpy" disguise, hanging around small buildings in the North East. It was also indicated that a trail of credit card slips are being analyized for identity verification. If seen this person should be approached with extreme caution, allegations exist of a propensity and history of chemical warfare tactics. Thought I better pass it on....
Received a report about a suspcious character in a "frumpy" disguise, hanging around small buildings in the North East. It was also indicated that a trail of credit card slips are being analyized for identity verification. If seen this person should be approached with extreme caution, allegations exist of a propensity and history of chemical warfare tactics.
Thought I better pass it on....
Don : thanks for passing that on ! Now we have a forumite missing in addition to this ongoing calamity !! Yes, poor Jaabat (Jim) has not showed up today ! We can only imagine what must have happened to him ! Maybe we'll get some more leads later !!
Thanks, John
Good afternoon,
Not much happening here, trying to stay inside in the AC. Looks like we might get a thunder storm shortly.
Picked up my MTH, CNJ boxcab diesel today. Haven't run it since I got home, but did put it through it's paces at the shop when I picked it up.
Sounds like the Chief and Jim are spending the day, spending Chief's money. I think he is in the wrong part of the country to find NS stuff.
Take care all,
Hot in Southern Ohio. It is finally raining! Kinda hard now, but hopefully it will last long enough to do some good. Went and bought the garage from Lowes! No turning back now.
Laz-Sweating copper pipe is if you forgive the pun, no sweat. Get a good torch, mapp gas or actyelene. Like soldering wire where you heat the wire to draw the solder, heat the fitting to draw the solder. Clean pipe and fittings, flux and go. Start low and work your way up when possible because the heat rises. When closing up a system that has has water in it, allow the water a place to vent because when you heat the pipe it will turn to steam and blow the solder out of the joints. If you mess up, take it apart and re-do it.
Zeke-I am blessed to have the grandkids. At this point they are the reward for putting up with the crap their mom gave us. It is a shame folks are reluctant to stop and help roadside breakdowns. A few months ago stopped and changed a flat. The person said what do I owe you, I said do something for someone else. A day later my daughter in another city had a flat; someone stopped and helped her!
Doug-Know of any trolleys that would be aroud 1/64 scale? I'm thinking about turning one of my 740 handcars into a trolley.
Got a neat catalogue from National Motor Museum Mint. It is where I got a 1/64 wiener car. Lots of nice cars and trucks. www.motormint.com/trucks.htm
Got to go. Lots to study for finals
May God Bless
Jim
1688torpedo wrote: Don B- I like your Norfolk & Sufferin one-room passenger station with the Chief standing next to it in the above photo. What a clever disquise the Chief has on. Take Care all.
One-room passenger station ?
I thought that was the N&S Business Car....
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A bit hot and rainy down here in south Florida. I may be off the forum for a couple of weeks as I am supposed to have a minor surgery on thursday at one of the local hospitals. Was using the V.A. Hospital in West Palm Beach but they got to be very fussy about my income and I didn't like the service from the doctors there, seems like most of the doctors were finishing up on residency requirements at the V.A.
Hopefully I will be back in July and be able to make the Lake Worth train show in August at the Polish American Club on Lake Worth Road in West Palm Beach area.
Have been trying to post photos here on the forum, got photos over to photobucket.com, typed in URL or IMG address here but the photo don't come thru, did I forget something? If I forget something it may have to do with pasting.
Lee F.
Hi Lee !! Let me be the first to wish you a speedy recovery . You'll be missed but we'll be glad to hear when you get back home & how things went .
Did you try Shutterfly for pictures ? !! Very easy there & all free ! Photobucket works well for me for movie clips, though !
good morning everyone...well for me anyways...didnt get to sleep till 6 30 this morning. Couldnt sleep, all i seem to do is think about trains. Its madbibg....
well not much going on today, driving up to the mountains to get some wood for winter....with helpers of course....
well catch you all later
John,
Thanks for wishing me a speedy recovery! Had a similar surgery in 2001, it was a pain in the rear!
Tried photobucket.com and was able to upload photos to the site but can't do a thing after that, tried loading the IMG images by hand and that didn't work all I got was a Red box with an X in it, alexweiihman was helping me. Can it be possible my computer will be the next thing to get some work done to it?
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
phillyreading wrote: Tried photobucket.com and was able to upload photos to the site but can't do a thing after that, tried loading the IMG images by hand and that didn't work all I got was a Red box with an X in it, alexweiihman was helping me. Can it be possible my computer will be the next thing to get some work done to it?Lee F.
Lee
Go to photobucket, select the img code under the picture you want.
On a forum post, use control V to paste the img code for that picture.
Paul
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Rich, heard the news on the guys in South Carolina brings back memories. We lost our five in a collapse too. I got word that FDNY is sending some buses down and they have extended the offer for our guys too. I remember our incident and we had guys from Canada, California, it seemed everywhere was represented. We also lost a Dept. Chief this past week. Had a heart attack at 50. He was the state union rep and did a lot of teaching across the country. He will be missed.
Lee, from when I was interning, the VA in Miami is not much better. I hope they have improved over the last 16 years. I hope things go well and that you are back soon.
Chief, He will never know what hit him! Keep up the good work. Reminds me of the great train raid Stonewall Jackson did in the first round of the war of northern agression.
Had a long day, big cases and some sad news around. Hope everyone has a good night. When you hit your knees tonight, please say a prayer for the families left behind.
God Bless,
Dennis
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cnw1995 - right now he'd just be rearranging deckchairs on the Titanic. Fans are already hoping for better results...next year. And the suits in the old B&O warehouse have even given Brooks Robinson the cold shoulder. As Chuck Thompason used to say,"Go to war Miss Agnes."
No word from up Nawth. I think I'll go heat up an obligitory bag of popcorn.
Hmmm - smells like someone burned popcorn?! Funny story the other day, apparently they want to ban microwave popcorn in state gov't buildings in MO, since they have had to shut down so many times due to smoke setting off alarms! No kidding!
Prayers for Lee for a speedy recovery and quick end to his problem and the families left behind in SC
Bought some dvd-R's and trying to record a disney show now - hope it works. They have some good kid movies on the disney channel! Dropped off wife's van for a service and check on the breaks, then to dinner with friends and delighted to find it was Kids Eat Free night!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
1688torpedo wrote: Hello All! Seems like the Chief kidnapped Jim A with Grits & Maple Syrup. Hope all is well for Jim. Noticed the Norfolk & Sufferin one-room passenger station with the Chief standing next to it in the above photo. What a clever disquise the Chief has on. Take Care all.
Giz the diversion has worked!!!! Its been a long day, and had to call in a LOT of favors across this great country. But as soon as people heard of the situation they were responding from all over. (Even he who has a job he can't talk about assisted, JIM your service and sacrifice has not been in vane. We owe the mission success to you and your LHS, and the great visual diversion.)
One of our Super Top Secret Agents, foiled the Chief's covert plan of escape scheduled for earlier this evening from the great North East, with rain and wind dances held all night long. (Unfortunately all flights were also cancelled.) Other team members were able to completely search and remove all unauthorized souviners that may have been misappropriated. The Chief was further detained for extensive processing and temporary treatments were administered for "gritification." (Process utilizes the Fleet Prep Package which normalizes the bodily systems, in anticipation of imminent excessive grits ingestion.)
Last reported sighting had the Chief trying to convince the flight crew at 5 a.m., to permit him to use his BIG SEAT ticket for one the small seats without a center.
Being on the left coast does have its responsibilities. However, upon being convinced that normalization will return to MD Line and related areas, I'M GOING TO BED.
Don
jim- Well you know they do everything backwards in missori, i know i used to live in saint joseph and branson missouri. Not long but long enough to freeze my tail off. and have all the plows bury me in... well hope everyone is well. I feel manly today. I went up into the mtns with truck and and cut wood for house... my truck is alot tougher then i thought. i pulled a tree about3 ft wide and 40 ft long up a muddy hilli was really impressed. I am so tired i worked my rear off....but i think i got enough for winter. i got a 8 ft bed, i filled it up as high as legally possible, and my truck didnt really complain to much, i think i got a good 2-3 cords....i had that wood stack real high at least 4 ft above the cab.....
well i have some work to do in the train room so i will catch you giz later...i am finally gonna put my e unit in my 2025 ....
can someone give me advice on the best oil to use. For my wheels and arm and as well as my whistle i have to lube..thanks
Good Morning Folks.
Zeke- Thanks for the fresh pot. It was nice grabbing a cup without having to wait for it to finish brewing.
Busy with work that last few days. My uncle passed away. He was 86 or so, WWII vet who saw plenty of action in Germany and France. He did not talk about his service much, but loved to tell stories about how he was traveling down a road and met another convoy heading in another direction and met his brother there. His Sgt gave him a few hours and the two brothers had some time to catch up before he had to get back to his unit. Another story was about how in France when they liberated a town, the town's people broke open a stash of wine they had hidden from the Germans. He and his buddies drank so much wine and he had such a hangover that he never really drank wine again. He was one great guy. Hard working, stubborn but would do anything for you. I'm going to miss him. He's really the last of his family of that generation. My folks were just that much younger.
Well take care,
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
hey mitch sorry to hear about your uncle...i bet he had some great stories....
i been keeping later hours since its hot, plus 4 -6 hrs a night sleep for me is plenty, i cant sleep any longer, either my legs start hurting or i just cant sleep.
have a great day mitch....i tried making doughnuts but burnt them....lol
Good morning from grits free New England!
I spent much of the past 2 days with the Roseyville Rascal. Monday night he visited my home and we had a chat session while I held a painting clinic at the kitchen table. In a display of weakness, I donned my eye glasses to see what I was doing. Fortunately, the Rascal did not take advantage of the situation.
Yesterday we hit several train stores after dining on a grits-free breakfast! But the Chief ingested a goodly amount of New England's finest maple syrup, so score one for the North!!!
My wallet came away unscathed, save for a few bucks here and there. Hey, I even got a pristene 726/736 steam chest/pilot for free at one of the stores. They had a junk table with lots of great items, like post war tenders, rolling stock, etc for cheap cheap cheap! The pilot didn't have a price, so the lady told me I could have it! It makes a nice paper weight!
My honey with the big gozongas wasn't at the store when we went back yesterday , but I did manage to score a few much needed 0-72 switches for the Chief at great savings. Twernt nuthin as they say down South!
I had a great time. The Chief is like a big brother to me and when ever we hook up it's like we've known each other for decades. So we just bopped around yesterday in a new red Grand Prix raising cain and hunting trains! Northeast Trains was a cool place. My first time there. Won't be the last!
Chief had such a great time, he decided to stay an extra night up here in God's counrty! Little does he know I planted a tracking device on him before we parted...
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
jim sounds like you two had a blast. Its great when members can hook up and hang out and talk shop....I was thinking of dropping a line to someone south of me and seeing if hed like to hang out for a day...or?....
i really want to make a big event trip like new york...that would be killer....
well off surfing for some couplers i recieved a few broke in the mail....go postal...weeeee
Zeke, I see that you are using a photo of the Chief and I riding around looking for trains as your avatar! That's him asleep in the passenger seat as I haul his butt around our beautiful New England. We visited 2 states and let's see, 5 train stores. One sold guns as well! Yeeeee-haw!!!
you kill me jim you really do....sounds like fun......as long as he dont drive then your cool with me...lol
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a sunny 57 degrees. Going up to a sunny 80 today. A little cooler, but great weather for being outside.
Today, is the weekly grocery shopping day. Hope to get it over with early, so I can have some time outdoors and enjoy the weather. We had some rain yesterday, and everything got a good soaking. Garden is taking hold and we have some nice tomatoes. I think I will take an hour later and run trains. I like the way they look, going over the blue bridge.
Well, Dining Car is here and ready for breakfast. Later.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
well good morning everyone ...and good night...the zekester is signing off...but dont be to disappointed....i will be back
j/k you guys are great!
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a broken fan belt and leaky tire.
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Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the low 80s. I used last night to catch up on some sleep and open the windows to let fresh air in. It was good sleeping weather and I needed it. Tonight is soccer and tomorrow night is the last class. My wife is spending the week at my daughter's place, helping her with the newborn grandson. All appear to be doing ok. Lucas and I are "baching" it and so far we are doing ok. Jim, sounds like you and the Chief had a good visit. The dining car was loaded down with bran muffins again this morning for "Points East". I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
HI GIZ,
laz CAMP at 0530 today did a nice easy 4 miler and now weights. Got half inch of rain last nite, cooled things down. Cut grass today first time in two weeks.
MITCH sorry to here bout your uncle. My DAD was in WWII ,like your uncle he didn't talk too much about it except for the good times of drinking and he too met up with his brothers over there and was allowed to catch up for a few hours. Small world?
FIFE, you are getting TREMBLY for manager. Good GUY, he managed the HARRISBURG SENATORS to a championship here a few years back. Maybe he'll straighten things out?
JAABAT, glad you and DA CHIEF had fun, but watch out might have left a GRITS BOMB somewhere?
STURGEON, thanks for advice on soldering but going to leave it up to the pros, plus I need him, to get some other work done.
All have a good one.
laz57
Good Morning, Y'all!
Chief, sounds like you and Jim had a good time. I will keep the secret weapon you planted a secret. He'll never know what hit him.
Mitch, sorry to hear about your uncle. They truly are the "greatest generation". While our soldiers are just as great today, you don't have the sense of duty from most of the country.
Laz, I got my running shoes in the mail yesterday, came directly from China, made in Vietnam. Nike Air Max. Had a pair that a friend in the Army gave me...best running shoes I have ever had, wore them out and had to get new ones.
Home with the rugrats this morning. On call and will go in soon. Really have been blessed with the hours I get to spend with the kids and wife. It is important, they don't stay young forever. Before I know it, they will be asking for the car keys and a spending account.
Have some new aquisitions that are due to arrive this week. Got some great deals, but SWMBO will still frown as space is at a primium.
Have a good day!
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