Congrats Roy !!!!!
You now have a new "Designated Gopher".
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DANGER WILL ROBINSON!
My daughter is out driving on her own and the ink on her license is not even dry yet!
Avoid the area at all costs!
Regards, Roy
OK - Got my layout plans posted. Started a thread called "CRITICAL INPUT NEEDED! Starting to build this W/E"
So check it out and comment.... It will probably roll off rather quickly.
Thanks,
Don
Afternoon all!
Daughter officially turned 16 today. She got up late and is now suffering (with the long suffering SWMBO) in a big line at the DMV
Started out very humid and muggy and then the dry line of a front just passed and bot is it nice outside! 93 today I think.
Gotta run - party tonight for the newly licensed driver in the McClellan household!
JIM the burro crane runs for ward and backwards has a track trip that hits a switch and makes it change directions. Also the cab will move around. Pretty cool.
laz57
Don,Yeah I've heard those stories before! LOL!Actually I have to get the list done... the projects on it are all MY ideas and if I don't get them done well... lets just say I would never live it down! LOL!I also have most of the materials purchased (lighting, faucets, etc) so if I want space in the garage for my MANLY things then I have to get the projects done! LOL! I was informed yesterday that we will not be going to the John Deere store to pick out the new lawn tractor till I have all the lighting done, and have the work in the kitchen completed... Since I can't let the Chief down, again I have to get the projects done. Wife wants a tile backsplash installed in the kitchen (not part of required project list), and since I feel it should match the flooring (would look stupid to have white tile, black granite counters, and some other color back splash) we have decided to replace the kitchen floor as well! So there, I just got two more projects on the list. Then she informs me that she doesn't want carpet anywhere on the first floor except in the family room. That means one more project - replace carpet in dining room and living room with hardwood floors (and yes hardwood, I can't stand laminant). Then I have to install a door bell, stain the deck, replace some wood trim around the family room windows and door with trex wood (don't want to have more maintenance), and install a phone jack in the foyer for a fancy phone the wife bought to go with her tiffany lamp! Then I remembered that the garage needs to have insulation installed on the exterior wall and garage door wall and then have drywall installed, so one more project... in all I now have 21 projects on my list... 12 of which I want to get done next weekend...
Brent - The reason I said about keeping a copy of that list, is that intentions, time estimations are typically understated. If you are like me I plan a lot of things and drive the family nuts. For vacations I usually have plans A, B, C, & D, then a contingency. Comes from my days in Program Management. Also, you may be aware of an old challenge that is somewhat similiar. If when you got married you had say a glass jar, and everytime for the first year you put a bean (or something) in that jar on those special intimate occasions. And then, after the 1st year, for each occassion take one of the beans out. Allegedly, you would never empty the jar. Similiar to your list. Anything like me, that list will never be completed.
Jim, - No big deal, I was able to recover everything. That guy singing was the killer, more ways than one. I do enjoy your emails, they can break up a day. After I got the server back, I checked the trash bin on my computer. It had over 24,000 emails. The system couldn't handle that many for deletion, took me two hours to incrementaly delete them.
I will post a plan today, of the layout. BTW this is version H3d, I have done over 200 designs on the current edtion. ANALYSIS PARALYSIS
Did you know about the train store in Sugar Creek? There is also one in Dover.
The only store I have ever been to in Sugar Creek was very very small. Is this the one you are referring to?
If you are referring to "Great Time Hobbies" in Dover, I thought that store closed a while ago. Where they were located right next to Rt 250 is now a carpet store I believe.
Don - post your new plan? Hey, sorry, I guess I spammed you - I got back some reports that emails weren't delivered cause your box was full.
Laz - congrats on the borro crane. Do they have any action? I think I read somewhere that they swing back and forth or something? Or am I thinking of a different car? Congrats too -- School's Out For Summer!
Ran train last night with no pile up, of course just one train running! I guess I'm not too smart, because the family was out for 2 nights and I could have been running with smoke the whole time! Doh!!!
Off work today since no sitter, so watching the kids. We were watching volume 2 of Addams Family dvds and they had a great scene with Gomez and Ophelia running the trains and then blowing them up. Thing had an emergency power shutoff for the entire layout!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Can't remember where I am on the 1688E list! I know I'm behind Jim somewhere... and like him I expect mine to be hand delivered! LOL!Don,I have a copy printed already. After I posted it here I copied it and sent it to the wife - who subsequently added two projects to the list, one of which I don't remember discussing. And since it has grown again... now up to 21 projects.When it is all said and done the value of the house will go up substantially, so it will be worth the effort.Looking forward to getting in and getting started... the little projects are the most visible ones and more or less enhance the look of the house... the larger projects add to the look as well as value...
Keith,
I expect you to hand deliver my 1688 when it's ready!
Don,
Good luck with your Torpedo! Give a review when you get it!
Jim
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Good Morning all - Been review my layout plans made a couple of changes, ends up being much "cleaner", less expensive regarding switches, and holds more stock. Having a graduation party on the 20th, so having to decide whether I start now and risk not having ANY train running for the party or waiting till afterwards to start the layout.
Got word that the MTH SD4400's that was ordered in Dec. is in and will be shipping!!
BTW Chief - The name of the airport is Sky Harbor.
Havn't seen or heard from Kevin in a while, hope he isn't snowed in
1688torpedo wrote: Hello All! Don B- I've got great news for you! Your 1688E & Tender are painted & assembled. Fred will let me know what you owe for them & I'll send an e-mail or post here what you owe & when I'll ship them out to you. You will be very happy with the 1688E & it will look 100% better than when you last saw it. It has new original stock Drive Wheels,Pickup Shoe Plate, Marker Lights, A new Headlight Lens & the E-Unit is rebuilt also. Beware though!
Keith, did you try to send an email? If so I havn't received it. I tried email you but it came back. We did have a slight email problem here, my incomng was max'ed out. Received a bunch of video messages that filled up the server, got that all cleared up. So please resend it or call me at 800 786-9272, work phone number. I would rather not post my home number on the web, but I can email that number to you.
Brent, keep a copy of that list you did, it will be very interesting when THAT list is completed, without adding anything to it! Make sure that it is dated, and especially with the year notated.
Glad its Friday!!! Talk later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
HI GIZ,
I'm done for the SUMMER.
Friend of mine sold me a PA burro crane last nite for $50. I have two but figured what the heck and bought it maybe put it in middle of consist. Can't beat the price.
To get to 93 today.
Stay COOL.
Later
sir james I wrote:Yikes; it was 79 at 6:00 AM, Still a lot of HOT AIR coming from the SOUTH. But winter is way too long to complain about the heat. Not much going on this morning so I'll just go with the flow and see what the day brings. everyone enjoy this day. Oh reg gas $3.22 yesterday.
Sounds like the CHIEF has been yawning this morning. With that HOT AIR coming from the south?
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
jaabat wrote: Chuck,Are you really going to paint that bridge blue? I've had great results with Krylon spray paint. It dries very fast and is pretty durable. I just repainted a K-Line locomotive with Krylon, and it looks incredible. Like a factory finish. Easy to use and cheap cheap cheap if you buy it at WalMart. Clean and degrease the bridge before painting. Mineral spirits or a good household cleaner work great!Jim
Chuck,
Are you really going to paint that bridge blue? I've had great results with Krylon spray paint. It dries very fast and is pretty durable. I just repainted a K-Line locomotive with Krylon, and it looks incredible. Like a factory finish. Easy to use and cheap cheap cheap if you buy it at WalMart. Clean and degrease the bridge before painting. Mineral spirits or a good household cleaner work great!
Yes, Blue. I saw a really nice dark blue ( Krylon ) and I think it would look nice. The gold decals on the ends will look great with blue. I'm going to clean it with mineral spirits and then a coat of primer.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a sunny 70 degrees. Going up to 88 today with sunshine early and then a chance of a late afternoon thundershower. Hope not.
Today, I have a few things to do around the house and I will take it easy the rest of the day. Still have to get the paint for my bridge and start the cleaning. Hope to get it done by the end of this month.
Buckeye...We go up to Dover and Walnut Creek at least once a year. I agree, the Walther's Museum is great to see. I have to check out that hobby store in Sugar Creek.
Dining car has arrived and it's time for breakfast. Later.
Y'all have a great Friday.
Chuck
Good morning from New England!
No train action last night. The wife was home and her family came over for dinner. But I did briefly go downstairs to look at my new hottie, that K-Line Pacific in B&M livery! Looks good! Now I wish I had taken some photos before I painted it!
That's it. Not much else going on.
dwiemer wrote: jaabat wrote: I'm talking to the Chief as I type this. He's on the way to the airport. Sooooo, let's get some shots in at him! We have the whole weekend! Jim, does that mean that you are going to spend the weekend at the library? The rest of us can pick on folks the whole time....of course, who would want to pick on such a fine gentleman as the Chief?Hope y'all have a good afternoon.dennis
jaabat wrote: I'm talking to the Chief as I type this. He's on the way to the airport. Sooooo, let's get some shots in at him! We have the whole weekend!
I'm talking to the Chief as I type this. He's on the way to the airport. Sooooo, let's get some shots in at him! We have the whole weekend!
Jim, does that mean that you are going to spend the weekend at the library? The rest of us can pick on folks the whole time....of course, who would want to pick on such a fine gentleman as the Chief?
Hope y'all have a good afternoon.
dennis
Peace and love to you, my Georgian brother.
Morning to All,
Brewed a freshpot, nice and strong to get the day kicked in gear. Either Buckeye was up extra early or he was very late going to bed. Probably busy keeping an eye on you know who.....
Zeke - congrats on the truck - everybody needs a truck. My son has an old beater, a Dodge Dakota that has seen better days but it keeps on runnin. Hopefully it will last one more year till he's finished grad school
Buckeye - we have 5 more days with the darlings and one etra with the teachers. This summer is going to be a mess moving everyone because of the renovation and addition that is almost finished.
LAZ - last day for you, right?? - Hooray
Jim Fortner - sounds like a plan. We'll see you in York, October 16, 17, 18 in 2008. Might want to come a day or so earlier to see some of the sights. Don Baker might be a good source since he made the trip in April for the first time.
Well I better get going.
Take care,
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Sturgeon-Phish wrote: Evening allBeen out of the loop for a few days travelling with the bride. Started in Cincinnatti for brides carpel tunnel post op visit. All well and back to normal. She can return to doing dishes!!! Then went northeast to Millersburg where we picked up a table and 8 chairs made by the Amish. Great furniture and reasonable. Stayed at a nice B&B then travelled around on backroads. Beautiful area. Stopped at a place in Dover Ohio called the Warther Carvings and Gardens. This guy was a master carver and carved BEAUTIFUL trains in mahogany, ebony and ivory. Incredible detail, the pictures do not do them justice. Here is the site http://www.warthers.com/carvings.htm.A real rivet counter.Roy - great definationsEveryone down south - great news with the rain.Zeke- Congrats on selling the Saab, Chuck - Congrats on the posting milestoneNeed to do some studying before bedGod blessJim
Evening all
Been out of the loop for a few days travelling with the bride. Started in Cincinnatti for brides carpel tunnel post op visit. All well and back to normal. She can return to doing dishes!!! Then went northeast to Millersburg where we picked up a table and 8 chairs made by the Amish. Great furniture and reasonable. Stayed at a nice B&B then travelled around on backroads. Beautiful area. Stopped at a place in Dover Ohio called the Warther Carvings and Gardens. This guy was a master carver and carved BEAUTIFUL trains in mahogany, ebony and ivory. Incredible detail, the pictures do not do them justice. Here is the site http://www.warthers.com/carvings.htm.
A real rivet counter.
Roy - great definations
Everyone down south - great news with the rain.
Zeke- Congrats on selling the Saab,
Chuck - Congrats on the posting milestone
Need to do some studying before bed
God bless
Jim, I agree. The Warther Carvings are unbelievable. We go to Holmes County at least three or four times a year. Coblentz Chocolates, Miller's Bakery, Henni Cheese, Leheman Hardware and Berlin Christmas Store are all places we stop. Did you know about the train store in Sugar Creek? There is also one in Dover.
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
lol thats funny right there jim!
hope everyone is having a great night tonight.
the gf uncle isnt coughing up his old lionels...they are in rough but savable shape...hes letting me borrow a atsf switcher that i had to clean alot of gunk off of...
were can you buythem rubber replacment things for the wheels...
hey i found 10 bucks in the truck under the seat...thats a good sign i think...i may get 2 or three gallons of gas with that,lol.
well im off the the garage got things to try and figure out...
Real fancy Holiday Inn [not Express] convention center with restuarant. Nice room. Frig and microwave.
Forgot!! The main street leading out of the Skyway [or something like that] Airport in Phoenix is, now pay attention, BUCKEYE ST.
jefelectric wrote: Jim, Harrisburg, HIA, is the closest, but I am sure you will find Baltimore is the cheapest to fly to. About 1.5 hour drive to York. York doesn't have a lot of motel/hotels. A lot stay in the Lancaster area which is another half hour beyond York. The Fall show is a little bigger in my opinion.
Jim, Harrisburg, HIA, is the closest, but I am sure you will find Baltimore is the cheapest to fly to. About 1.5 hour drive to York. York doesn't have a lot of motel/hotels. A lot stay in the Lancaster area which is another half hour beyond York. The Fall show is a little bigger in my opinion.
Actually, HIA seemed like it was a little cheaper and closer (42 minutes per google???) to York PA. I'll need to shop around and see about combo deals, so will have to probably line stuff up before October of this year for next year.
Just brought this up with my wife and she indicated that next year in Oct would probably be doable, so I'll say count me in for 2008!
Chief, hope your room is okay other than the computer link. Don't lie on top of the bedspread - they never clean that and you can get the creeping crud!
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