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

[dwiemer]

Afternoon all!

Good to hear from Marty!

Buckeye - we will be on the Tennessee River about 20 mi north of Chattanooga on a section called Chicamauga Lake. God bless the TVA! We will do some fishing. Hope it is better than last year!

Watching the IRL crash fest. Doing some light projects. Hope to catch some of the NASCAR race later.

Partly cloudy here. Rain has held off. More heavy rain predicted Mon and Tues.

Have a great day all!

Roy, it is a beautiful area.  If you get the chance, the Chattanooga Aquarium is very nice.  They just opened a penguin exhibit.  Also, they have several steam excursions.  Only a few hobby shops and they are about all HO/N. 

Been a crazy few days.  Had one emergency after the next.  Started out with a heart, then a shooting, stabing, another heart, ruptured spleen,...... I need a vacation.  Bride took the kids to the gulf and while I hope to get a lot of work done on the layout, right now all I can think about is sleep.  Anyway, hope it is a good day for everyone.

God Bless,

Dennis

[Nick12DMC]

Hi all, Catching up on the pot as I have been working away. John B keep taking the whisky in the tea. You could also try mixing some whisky in hot water and adding a big spoon of honey. Remember for real emergencys break out the Wild Turkey 101 proof!

Due to the amount of rain we have been having I am  thinking of buying a Submarine for my personal transport....

Well construction of the Garage/Gamesroom began today. Which is really the start of our Lionel Layout. The builders made a sterling effort against the weather.

See this is what happens to your back garden when you buy your son a Lionel set for Christmas.....

Later folks

Nick

[John Bakeer]

Good evening from a wet and windy Stockport, could do with a few thousand grits to soak up all this rain, been at it for 48hrs and the weather totty says we have about another 24hrs to come. The eastern side of the nation is almost submerged and in a state of chaos, come on over Chief, and don't forget your diving gear, you'll be glad to get back to FLA after a week here.

Still struggling to shake off this heavy cold, had to cancel my trip to Scotland and take to my sick bed (alone). Plenty of hot sweet whisky laced with lots of tea. 

It's getting almost impossible to put together a post as so many guys talk on so many subjects I lose track and finish up forgetting what I am going to say. 

 

[phillyreading]

Hello from hot humid and sunny south Florida!!  May get some rain before the day is over but I don't count my chickens before they hatch, in otherwords I will waity & see about the rain.

Feeling a bit better today but still have pain from the surgery, taking pain medicine, find out more from doctor on friday.

Had to replace my A.C.'s thermostat this morning, over the weekend it kept cooling things off too much/like it was in cohoots with FPL-Florida Power & Light a.k.a. Flickering Powerless & Lightless, especially after a hurricane!!  After Hurricane Andrew no power almost seven weeks in Homestead FL, then again it looked worse than a combat zone after Andrew!!!

Rich-anjdevil2, hope the doctor can find out what is wrong with you, an ultrasound of the kidneys could be kidney stones or something more serious but hopefully not.

Anyway about women-you may never fiquire one out completely so stop trying!!!  Just accept the woman as she is!!   I think electronics would be easier to fiquire out than women.

Cheif, thanks for the heads up on the NE Yank and his comp.

Lee F.

[anjdevil2]

Greeting from HOT/HUMID/HAZY NorthEast FLA where it'll hit 91 afore the day is over. 

Started moving stuff into my 3rd FLOOR apartment Sat & Sun, so a little sore today, on top of getting an ultrasound of my kidneys....what for, they dunno.  Something related to my hospital stay in April, and they didn't like my blood work either...

A happy annniversary to RT & Buckeye...I'm running on 18 and still haven't figured the missus out yet.....

Well, the motorcycle is gone and the StreetMachine is on the eBay block.  So, without any HiPerformance wheels, it'll be a long summer until the next project comes along...

maybe I can get my roadrunner back from my brother in law....

Till later!!

Rich

[ChiefEagles]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

........ I got some gray paint, and some sand to mix for a concrete look. Came out pretty good. I need to work on scenery, now that the bridge is done. ............ Chuck

Should have painted the whole bridge gray.

Morning all.  Was typing on the forum and the old Peek started having breathing problems and then suddenly let out a long howl.  Went to check him out.  Was streached out on his bed and stiff.  Rubbed him and he got better.  Had peed on his bed.  Figure it was a heart attack.  Up wanting to go out now.  17 years old and still going.  Got to wash his bed cover [bed is one of those Cabela's with waterproof liner].

Hot and humid.  Had some light rain during the night.  Got to get going here.  Slept until Town Hall called for an answer to a projection question.  Got to get them to stop calling before 9 or 9:30 AM.

Have a good one.  Later

[wrmcclellan]

Clarification:  Anniversary this week, fishing next week.  Mrs. Buckeye sends me fishing for a week as an anniversary present.  I give her flowers.  Great deal on my part.

As if the poor woman had a choice

Fishing buddy was over for burgers last night and we plotted our fishing strategy

Let's see - bait hook - put in water

BTW, getting into Canada is getting to be more and more difficult.  If you have had a DUI, Canada considers that a felony and can prohibit you from entering the country. 

From personal experience?

I have fished at Tatnall Camp in 1997 and 1999, and train or sea plane is the only way to get to the camp.  We boarded at Hawk Jct. and rode in the baggage car.

They wouldn't let you in with the regular passengers? 

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Well good morning from sunny rainy Dallas. Lightly raining this morning and rain predicted for the next 5 days. Weatherman Weatherperson says we may get from 1" to 3" today. We are starting plans for an ark. Looks like the Evan Almightly movie has some good tips.

Have a great day all!

[laz 57]

DOUG,

  Sorry  about the neighbors little girl,prayers for her.

laz57

[cnw1995]

Good morning from a sunny and warm Chicago where it looks like a nice quiet day at work today.

Congratulations on 32 years, Buckeye and Karen - we have 25 more to go to catch up to you.

Had a low-key weekend - spent a cloudy Saturday fixing up the layout - cut down some of my tall hills that I had taped up to my hanging backdrop - it's like a curtain (made of blue plastic banquet table cloth) and the tape doesn't hold very well. I was tired of an occasional hill in the far corner of the layout falling down to cover the track. The bride was also throwing out a lot of fake flowers she has around - the associated foliage makes great trees so I planted what I rescued.  Spent yesterday at the wake of a neighbor whose eight-year-old daugther who had been fighting cancer finally passed on. Nothing sadder when it's a little kid.

Laz, those northern 'skeeters will pick you and your Bear up and carry you both away.  

[laz 57]

BUCKEYE,  How are the bugs up there?  Big as birds?

laz57

[laz 57]

Hi GIZ,

  laz CAMP started @ 0530 this morning with a nice 6 miler, now hit the weights for 40 minutes.  Then start ripping up the bathroom.  We got some rain a sprinkle this morning but felt humid when I ran.  To get to 90 today.

BUCKEYE, we wnt for Pike in Ontario a little town called SUMMERSTOWN Ontario. a few miles up river from CORWALL ONTARIO.  And abot an hour from MONTREAL.  We use to take the train up to MONTREAL to see a EXPO game every now and then.  Great time.

RT, CONGA on your 23 ANEVERSARY, and many more.

All have a good one.

laz57

[Jumijo]

Buckeye, any day now, I'll have home access to the forum and I can keep an eye on the Roseyville Rascal 24/7. I'm doing it for the greater good...

Sore back today as I had to break down a wooden swing set next door and lug it to our yard for re-assembly. It's all done, but that sucker was heavy!

Jim 

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cloudy 66 degrees. Humid. Suppose to get some rain later. The grass needs some. Going up to 86 today.

Today, I have to run some errands, locally. I got some gray paint, and some sand to mix for a concrete look. Came out pretty good. I need to work on scenery, now that the bridge is done.  I've been spending a lot of time outside, enjoying the warm weather.

Dining Car is here early. Well stocked. Been to " points west " already. Now it's time for breakfast. Later.

Y'all have a great Monday.

Chuck

[Buckeye Riveter]

Jim A, Glad to see you back.  You can now take over the job of keeping the Chief on the straight and narrow.  He has been rambunctious this weekend.  We need to find him another job where he is required to fly overseas to sell battery chargers.  Outer Mongolia would be my first choice.

Clarification:  Anniversary this week, fishing next week.  Mrs. Buckeye sends me fishing for a week as an anniversary present.  I give her flowers.  Great deal on my part.

Fishing buddy was over for burgers last night and we plotted our fishing strategy so that we can beat Boat 1 again this year in the number of fish caught.  Our boat, Boat A, has led the way for the last three years.  After taking fishing lessons from a buddy in Indiana, I won the Grand Slam of fishing in 2005; first fish, biggest walleye, biggest pike and most fish several years ago.  I hauled in 42 fish including four big lake trout.

BTW, getting into Canada is getting to be more and more difficult.  If you have had a DUI, Canada considers that a felony and can prohibit you from entering the country.  The resorts in Canada have seen their guests drop dramatically in the last two years, not only due to the DUI law, but do to the strengthening of the Canadian dollar against the U.S.  Remember those tar sands that contain oil? 

If you must have trains  with your fishing check out this website:  http://www.agawacanyontourtrain.com/content/tours/lodgesalongline/lodge_list.html

I have fished at Tatnall Camp in 1997 and 1999, and train or sea plane is the only way to get to the camp.  We boarded at Hawk Jct. and rode in the baggage car.

Need to oil and lube the G scale.  G scale when run outside seems to need more TLC.

See ya down the tracks,

[Anonymous]

iI just watched hope floats...i dont know why i let the other half pic a movie, its always a girly crying flick.....well now that ive been bored to death im off to bed. I have to get up early and meet with an electrician. Well non is early ....isnt it?

 

take care everyone and stay cool!

 

[cheapclassics]

Good morning all,

It is a foggy morning in SE Indiana with temps in the low 80s and rain forecasted for today.  Not much more to report since yesterday.  I did run the 384E again last night.  It just runs and runs.  I may have to get out some more equipment later this week as this will be the first "normal" work week in quite a while.  There was a load of bran muffins loaded on the dining car for "Points East" this morning.  I hope they enjoy it.  Thanks for the donuts, Zeke, as they were delicious.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

PS.  Thank you for thoughts, Jim F., and I agree with you on Steak'n'Shake.

[Anonymous]

  You three California beach bums, put up those surfboards and play more trains.

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Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm wonder who hes referring to...lol

i bought ....................

 

 

enjoy!

 

I had a visitor earlier and for a cpl hrs and we made a mess!

 

this is my godson Donovan hes a handful and just awesome kid!

 

 

 

 

 

well catch you all later its popcorn and a movie time for me. Some chick flick tonight, not my turn to pick.    

[ChiefEagles]

Good morning. [really have not made it to bed yet, was running trains and downloading pictures to post]  Light shower.   Rained good near by but fell apart when it got to Roseyville.  Paying the preacher good and I even taught the Senior Ladies' SS Class.  Still no rain.

Hope to sleep late tomorrow [well this AM]. 

Buckeye, notice your wife sends you out of the Country when you all have an anniversary.  I'm sure it is so she can cry all by herself. [really, Mrs. Buckeye and Little Buckeye go out and celebrate that he is out of their hair for a week. ]

Read so many posts I forgot all my planned replies.  Marty, good to see you here again.  fife, good watching as mostly NS and no CSX.   Where is Dr. Dennis?  Probably helping his Budds play with someone's heart.  Better he do that instead of playing with trains [as they will run off of his layout that is not finished].  Posted to Dr. John I was coming to visit in Aug and he left town [no post from him since].   Laz, try putting some flies on the end of the leader.  Helps catch more fish.   Jim F. and Mitch, how about sending more rain this way and quit hogging it all.   You three California beach bums, put up those surfboards and play more trains.

ALERT, ALERT!  Jim A has his computer.  As soon as he can get internet service, we will have to put up with him 24/7.

Off to bed. [John S., had two bags of microwave popcorn tonight ]  

[Anonymous]

had a horrible nightmare last night.... i dreamt i sold all my trains stuff to buy a pocket rocket. it was very weird!

Zeke, sounds like you've been thinking of trains to much! Your already having dreams about them!

Grayson

 

 

Well ive been dreaming about them for awhile now but never sold them yet. It was so wierd i almost woke up crying i felt very sad, so i had to run out tor the train room in my boxers and check, all was safe.

 

rt--- sorry thats not gonna happen,lol. I do have a stubborn 2025 thats ticking me off and become a paper wieght right now but.....nvm

 

and happy 23 rd to you to my friend i only made it 11 yrs before i was single again.

 

wish i had 4xr today i loaded my truck down with wood about 3ft about the cab, it finally sagged a little lol. but when i tried to leave i sank the rear end in some stinking sand, whats sand doing out in the foresst? threw some bark under them tires and pulled right out but was still amazed there was sand there..

 

I rescued two kittens today to. I really wasnt interested in getting them at the time but it was either me or the pound. so i got a fluffy white cat and a black on with white spots...pretty cute actually.

 

well ill catch you guys and gals later

[Buckeye Riveter]

Thanks guys. 

Laz, where did you go on the St. Lawerence for Pike? 

 

[Brutus]

Mike C - prayers for your grandson!  Hope all is well now.

Lisa - God bless you too!

Buckeye and RT - Congrats!  Happy anniversaries!

It was supposed to rain so rushed to get the lawn mowed with only a few drops and then the clouds moved on so I trimmed and got my old craftsman electric chainsaw down to the woods to clear out a few short stumps that the guys I hired to clear it out last year left for me to run over.  We were going to go to Steak and Shake for dinner, but the check tires warning light came on.  I checked and one was a little low.  Added air at QT and it got lower?!  Came right home and used my compressor (the pancake one) and it seemed okay, but I thought I could hear air coming out.  Took to Walmart and they checked it finding no leaks.  They checked all the tires and turned off the warning.  If it comes back on, my wife will take it to the dealer.  Tires have only about 26K miles on them, but about 3 years, so maybe time for new tires.  Ended up having a sandwich at Blimpies inside Walmart instead of S&S   I like Blimpies, but S&S is a lot better!

Still working on a new layout plan....  TTFN!

 

[rtraincollector]

After 32 years 1. she figures no problem he'll come back he always does darn it. 2. my summer break yeah

[GregM]

Let me make sure I understand this.  Buckeye's 32nd anniversary is this week and he is going fishing!  I thought I was pushing it when I took Karen to York one April over our anniversary.

Congratulations from Karen and I.

[rtraincollector]

congrats buckeye to you and the misses ours is friday and thou its not as long as yours we are hitting 23 years . wow 32 vs 23 lol

[cheapclassics]

PS  Congrats to Buckeye on 32 years!!!  Hanover College obviously had one good graduate (Mrs. Buckeye, that is).

Mike C. from Indiana

[sir james I]

Good evening to all. Returned from Jellystone campground, Holly Mi. this PM.Our three kids their two sons each and spouses.Lots of food too much sun and YOGI bear stealing picnic baskets.It was  nice to  have them all together in one place at the same time.we do live close to each other but famlies always have different things to do.Everything here that should be green is now almost all brown, it's to early in the summer for it to be this dry but we can't change it can we.They had a gas powered kiddy train at the park and that is the only train I saw since Thur. but it was cute. I'll catch up tomorrow, good nite to all.  Mich. Jim.

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

It was a cloudy and rainy day in SE Indiana with temps in the 70s/80s.  Watched the IRL race, where a couple of the good guys and gals had decent days (Manning fifth for AJ and Sarah in seventh).  They even got air time after the race.  Had an interesting experience today.  My wife and I were sitting around the house when we heard this little voice crying for Mommy.  We ran outside to see a little kid chasing after a dog.  He was trying to catch his pet dog who had gotten away.  We kept him from chasing the dog into the street and eventually tracked down the dog and returned everybody safe and sound to his home.  His mother and grandmother had been out looking for him so we were glad we could help. 

My daughter and her new born son had an experience today.  He started choking on his spit-up and there were some scary moments, but all are ok.  He and she are spending the night at the hospital for observation.  They suspect there may be a flap on the esophagus that is either not there or not closing properly.  For a day that was supposed to be quiet, it was quite unusual.

I did run the 384E last night as the weather was good for that.  The dining car had a load of biscuits and bacon for "Points East" this morning.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[laz 57]

Happy Aniversary BUCKEYE !!!!!  To you and your wife BIG CONGA!!!

laz57

[wrmcclellan]

Buckeye - HAPPY ANNIVERSARY to you and Ms. Buckeye!

As my wife says - 32 years of wedded bliss

Lisa - good to hear from you! Glad you are holding up! Wish I could send the rain your way. It seems to be stuck here???

[rtraincollector]

 

had a horrible nightmare last night.... i dremt i sold all my trains stuff  to buy a pocket rocket. it was very weird!

that was no dream you sold me all your train items for $50.00 with free delievery