"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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sir james I wrote:Nice picture. A 10 inch bass stuffed with grits. final weight 25lbs.Went outthis AM reg. gas was at $3.35. I guess they don't want us old people clogging the roads this summer.
This site will cheer you up
http://www.petrolprices.com
Those prices are per litre! Just cost me £62 to fill the van up today with diesel. That's around $124.
Have a good one all
Nick
Don
Nick,
I know it could be worse, and I'm sure it probably will be. We are not use to it and trying to budget travel on a pension makes a vacation expensive. I'm not claiming poverty here it just makes a difference in spending money. Of course all travel prices are higher now.
High gas prices stink whether it's the oil companies or your government taxing you until you can't take a trip or have to cut down on trains so you can go to work....
Nothing much going on here today, just stopped to read up on everybody, say thanks for the updates: hope to see you back soon RT, Looking good Nick, John Baker's been quiet lately, and Chief for Mayor!? Glad to hear Mrs. Blueberry is doing better, hope she continues well. Good ones Roy - including that email ;) Brent, I think I have a WOOD magazine with a plan for your entertainment center - if you want, I'll look around for it and scan some pages.... The plans are probably on their website, just FYI.
TTFN!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Gas prices? Did you ever stop to think how much fuel a tractor can use in a day? And guess what I still get the same prices for the food that is produced.
At least it appears it is going to be a cool night after some nice rain so that is good.
Trolls and how to spot them????
There have been many occurences of unethical or otherwise inapporiate "postings" on the other forum(s) and I my self am not perfect but there seems to be a point where someone has to draw the line.....a certain poster has as his tagline the word @$$40L&$ do the moderators not check these as well as the content of posts???
CSXect wrote: Trolls and how to spot them???? There have been many occurences of unethical or otherwise inapporiate "postings" on the other forum(s) and I my self am not perfect but there seems to be a point where someone has to draw the line.....a certain poster has as his tagline the word @$$40L&$ do the moderators not check these as well as the content of posts???
CSXect : a person can hit the abuse button on the post & give them a message . I think it will get worse, though.
Thanks, John
What did you expect from him? At least you were kind enough not to use the real letters.
You know I'm not even going to give that subject any more thought it just takes away from the good times.
Now for the good time my daughter and I finally made the trolley line operational tonight after 7 months. I even put some of those lighted / sound crossing warning signs. They looked too cool to pass up. We are ready to get the rest of the fields in place on the farm, too bad there isn’t a good alternative to modeling corn.
I've been accused of being an ogre, but never a troll! Maybe it's that hair thing?
John, thanks for the info. Popcorn is cancelled tonight, instead we have a weird combination of snacks available: baked lay potato chips and M&Ms!? The baked lays are really salty and the chocolate -
I feel very sorry for the Farmer and the Truck Driver right now - two people held hostage by these fuel prices.
Jim Fortner wrote: I've been accused of being an ogre, but never a troll! Maybe it's that hair thing? John, thanks for the info. Popcorn is cancelled tonight, instead we have a weird combination of snacks available: baked lay potato chips and M&Ms!? The baked lays are really salty and the chocolate - I feel very sorry for the Farmer and the Truck Driver right now - two people held hostage by these fuel prices.
Jim : what's an ogre ?
Now you're not coming through with the popcorn either !!
Plus, I just found out that Chuck doesn't have any blueberries yet !!
Night all !!
CSXect wrote: There have been many occurences of unethical or otherwise inapporiate "postings" on the other forum(s) and I my self am not perfect but there seems to be a point where someone has to draw the line.....a certain poster has as his tagline the word @$$40L&$ do the moderators not check these as well as the content of posts???
I noticed it too.
I think this poster changed his signature on his older posts (before he changed identity). What is going on?
Jim Fortner wrote:OGRE = Shrek, I think? Mythical monster.
Oh, thanks Jim !! Oh, save me some M&Ms !!
Evening all. Rained again. Missed the storms as they went around this hill. Some had hail, wind and lightning. They got inches of rain. We got a good slow .4" and still raining lightly.
Welcome T1. Certain Yankees you ignore.
Got to see the Black Dahlia tonight. Its on again. Too busy typing to change the channel.
Maybe some trains tomorrow morning. Got new taskforce on animal control [County thing] at 2PM and meeting with Wake County Schools [three Rolesville things] at 4PM. Hey, Friday, I may go get my Soundboard. Took Ranger to dealer to have carbs rebuilt and then went to Kerr Lake [Buggs Island to the VA gang]. Storm chased us home and then suddenly turned and missed Rolesville.
Have a good night. [ate popcorn earlier with movie]
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Just grab some M&M's, John, you're like family now! We keep getting missed by the rain - either rains up in St. Louis or down in Pevely. They had straight line winds 2 days ago that pushed my friend's stuff off his patio and broke the welded frame for his hammock!
My wife is watching Ninja Warrior. I'm on the laptop. I was watching an old Lucio Fulci movie, which was pretty weird (horror flick from like 1973).
prriscool wrote: CSXect wrote: There have been many occurences of unethical or otherwise inapporiate "postings" on the other forum(s) and I my self am not perfect but there seems to be a point where someone has to draw the line.....a certain poster has as his tagline the word @$$40L&$ do the moderators not check these as well as the content of posts???I noticed it too. I think this poster changed his signature on his older posts (before he changed identity). What is going on?
I believe this poster in question might have been shafted. Now I understand that he has made some horrific mistakes on other sites. While unfair to those he messed with, he really has done no wrong on this site. People are questioning his service to the military. All I can say is he talks the talk, somewhat. If he continues on this path he will get into some serious trouble.
I am mad at him, don't get me wrong. When he was in the hospital a great many of us offered our condolences in many ways. I called the folks back home and asked for their prayer requests. Then I found out about his RC scam. Yah, I was very angry, but is not for me to make judgements. I don't even know if he was in the hospital. But the fact remains that that's his "integrity" that is in question. I quoted integrity as he quoted the Army values and integrity in is post to the paratrooper website.
What I am getting at in a round about way is, this is a site to talk trains. He never breached that. We don't really have an official buy/sell section (that I know about) and yes, informally sometimes we contact each other about buying or selling. Buyer Beware all the time when purchasing over the internet. Every time you buy you run that risk. I understand the person in question would be a BIG risk to buy from, so I wouldn't. How do I know John Doe would be a good person to buy from? I don't.
This guy needs to learn to own up and not lie. But I don't think he should be exiled from talking trains. Who knows, mabey he would come around, mabey not. We all have skelitons in our closet.
trainsandmusic wrote: prriscool wrote: CSXect wrote: There have been many occurences of unethical or otherwise inapporiate "postings" on the other forum(s) and I my self am not perfect but there seems to be a point where someone has to draw the line.....a certain poster has as his tagline the word @$$40L&$ do the moderators not check these as well as the content of posts???I noticed it too. I think this poster changed his signature on his older posts (before he changed identity). What is going on? I believe this poster in question might have been shafted. Now I understand that he has made some horrific mistakes on other sites. While unfair to those he messed with, he really has done no wrong on this site. People are questioning his service to the military. All I can say is he talks the talk, somewhat. If he continues on this path he will get into some serious trouble. I am mad at him, don't get me wrong. When he was in the hospital a great many of us offered our condolences in many ways. I called the folks back home and asked for their prayer requests. Then I found out about his RC scam. Yah, I was very angry, but is not for me to make judgements. I don't even know if he was in the hospital. But the fact remains that that's his "integrity" that is in question. I quoted integrity as he quoted the Army values and integrity in is post to the paratrooper website. What I am getting at in a round about way is, this is a site to talk trains. He never breached that. We don't really have an official buy/sell section (that I know about) and yes, informally sometimes we contact each other about buying or selling. Buyer Beware all the time when purchasing over the internet. Every time you buy you run that risk. I understand the person in question would be a BIG risk to buy from, so I wouldn't. How do I know John Doe would be a good person to buy from? I don't. This guy needs to learn to own up and not lie. But I don't think he should be exiled from talking trains. Who knows, mabey he would come around, mabey not. We all have skelitons in our closet.
Might be more to this than you are aware off [and I am not going to get into]. Trust the CTT staff.
Renovo PRR wrote: What did you expect from him? At least you were kind enough not to use the real letters.You know I'm not even going to give that subject any more thought it just takes away from the good times. Now for the good time my daughter and I finally made the trolley line operational tonight after 7 months. I even put some of those lighted / sound crossing warning signs. They looked too cool to pass up. We are ready to get the rest of the fields in place on the farm, too bad there isn’t a good alternative to modeling corn.
Well put. Great videos you linked on the intermodal thread.
Morning all
Chuck- Glad wife doing better
RT-keep in touch
Jim-There is a trail mix that combines nuts m&m's and raisins it's good
Nice morning, opened windows and turned on the fan, a cool 64 inside, we'll close up before work and the a/c will not be running today!
Fixed the solinoid on the crossing bell, ran and lubed trains last night. After lubbing the Franklin loco and coaches dropped 4 amps! Amazing, and they were not "bad" in the first place.
Got my grades from last quarter. A in Sacramental Theology and B in Christology! Great classes, but tough!
Got to go
Jim
Morning to All.
Just brewed a fresh pot. Not much train action to report, although I did find a "junk store" that had a roll of brass chain that will look good on some load for 66 cents, also found some miniature hay bales that will make a load for a pick up truck for the same price. Last of the big time spenders. Might have to paint the chain silver or black for some variety. I wonder if anyone ever ships large rectangular or round bales of hay via rail?
Take care,
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a beautiful Ohio morning. Sunny and 62 degrees. Going up to 84 today with lots of sunshine.
Today, I am going to do a few chores around the house and take it easy this afternoon. Wife is doing good. A little pain, but it is slowly fading. She appreciates everyone's good wishes.
Gas prices have started to go up again. Over 3 dollars a gallon. Can't go anywhere, except to shop and doctor. No one is in control. This country needs some strong leadership, for the people's sake.
Well, Dining car is here and ready for breakfast. Later.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Chuck
Good morning all.
Been busy here at work this week. First catching up after my jury duty, now working hard before I head out on vacation. I'll be gone for a few weeks, so until I get back, all be safe and well.
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the low 80s and low humidity. Last night was a great night for a soccer game and for forty minutes we played great as well. Unfortunately the game lasted 50 minutes and we lost 2-1. What made it bad was one of my daughters was there with her son, my dad was there, my wife was there and so was my Norwegian soccer friend. After the game we all went out to Fazzoli's except for my dad, who had already had supper. A good time was had by all. In other soccer news, Norway vs USA Saturday night on ESPN2. I practice with the high school kids tonight.
I am glad to hear Chuck's wife is doing better. Chief, good luck with your campaign. I see where the dining car has already been to "Points East". RT, good luck with the job hunting. I have "discovered" YouTube recently. Fascinating stuff. I enjoy music videos and there seem to be a lot on there. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
HI GIZ,
WOW 3 pages since I posted, quite CHATTY here? Took beer cans and scrap metal into the junk yard and got $40 bucks yesterday. Cans are bringing in 65 cents a lb. copper is at $2.33 and Brass #2 at $1.50 a lb. Not bad for lying around junk. Oh well gave half to the wife and went to see the movie"live free or Dy harder". Great action flick and Bruce did say "YIPPEE KIYAA @#$%^& @!#$%$ ! at the end of the movie. Then went to buffet and had wings, stomboli and pitza, and still have $3 bucks left. So all and all a nice free day of entertainment.
DON LOL of the post with DA CHIEF!
BUCKEYE AND BRENT LOL.
RT good luck in the move.
WHERE'S FIFE?
Happy FRIDAY EVE!
Got GOLF tonite against BRO.
laz57
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