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Welcome back RT! Hope you get settled in and a good job soon.
Well, my wallet is smoking now
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
evening all,
Dennis, get well soon, at least you didn't stab yourself you have a good excuse.
RT, Good talking with you, i'm taking the phone number with me. good luck with the job prospect.
I'm wondering who 88 has in the buff. It's been hot no change expected.A/C sure has spoiled us and its nice. I remember when it would be to hot to sleep but we know thats the way it was.
Jim F. I have seen the "BEST FRIEND" and it is detailed,but boy is it small. even for brass that a lot of $. It is also available through dealers now.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Ok, here is the pics from my wonderful trip to Folkston Georgia:
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Hope yall enjoyed! I bet Chief will like the UP, since its not CSX!!!
Grayson
"Lionel trains are the standard of the world" - Jousha Lionel Cowen
Sir James - I know blew up the pic until it measured 9.5 inches on the screen so I got a good idea of the size. I looked and didn't find any of the online stores carrying it and my local shops are all MSRP anyway, so went ahead and paid Lionel. I'm hoping they see this as a vote for more stuff like this!
Nice Pics Grayson!
Where's John S? Tonight we have chips (baked) or chocolate, including Hershey mini-bars or M&M's. Some spaghetti left over in the fridge, too, in case you want to make a cold sandwich in the middle of the night. Just let Chewy have a bite and you'll be golden.
Jim Fortner wrote: Nice Pics Grayson!
Thanks Jim!!!!
Well wouldn't you know it, no sooner is the trackage in and the trains rolling :
and here come the developers :
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Jim F. Good for you. It's got to be a collectors peice great detail, I was afraid to touch it, the Lionel rep handed it to me but I set it on the counter. If you wanted it you did the right thing.
Sir James
Been with you nice folks for 200 pages now. THANKS
rtraincollector wrote:Well I'm back full time now got internet installed today. Need to call direct tv in the morning there hiring and supply van and free direct tv :) . Starting pay isn't bad either yes I know I will even have to work in rain. but could be a great start.
Good luck RT.
Well, that does it. Someone [no name mentioned] has done it now. Posted immoral pictures on the Coffee Pot. Well, one is not bad. The others are not allowed. Maybe the Overlord will ban that person. Really tired. Hope to get early start tomorrow AM. Going into high 90's and then 99 Sat. and Sun. Train meet Sat. Got to get on phone and re-do flight reservations. Flying to Miami 15th and then to Montgomery AL from there. Depends on flights if I stay overnight the 15th or fly out. Not going in Sept as earlier planned. Someone else is going to be there so he will do Grand Opening. 15th of Aug, I'm training staff at the Hampton Inn at the airport. If I stay overnight on the 15th, maybe hookup with some of the lower FL gang. They are now talking about me doing Reno NV but no date. still talking about me doing Post Falls ID but no date. They better get them in before Dec 1. Too busy after that. Bed time [popcorn was good].
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ChiefEagles wrote: rtraincollector wrote:Well I'm back full time now got internet installed today. Need to call direct tv in the morning there hiring and supply van and free direct tv :) . Starting pay isn't bad either yes I know I will even have to work in rain. but could be a great start.Good luck RT.Well, that does it. Someone [no name mentioned] has done it now. Posted immoral pictures on the Coffee Pot. Well, one is not bad. The others are not allowed. Maybe the Overlord will ban that person.
Well, that does it. Someone [no name mentioned] has done it now. Posted immoral pictures on the Coffee Pot. Well, one is not bad. The others are not allowed. Maybe the Overlord will ban that person.
Sniffle* Sniffle* Chiefy? You dont like my nice pictures?
Anyway, NS people aside, there is 3 pics there you should like. The UP, the Amtrak, and the Crossing.
Well, home and finally fed. Took my shoes off and I have a bit of swelling and the toe is now black and blue all the way around it. Just relaxing before hitting the pillow. Got plans for heading to Montgomery to catch up with Chief and Dr. John. Hope things work out. MIL's AC has been out for some time and with 100F temps in the house, I think it will be time to get the hotel.
Funny thing when I came home. The kids were asleep on a Futon in the master bedroom. At the foot, on the bed was the dog! All three of the kids, two human, one hairy dog all asleep on the bed. After he was kicked off the bed, he came to sit with me while I get my email, etc. done. Watching the Military Channel, on battle of the Bulge. Sure were a bunch of brave GIs back then. We got pleny of brave soldiers today as well.
Read where the terrorist who tried to destroy the airport in Glasgow and got severely burned died today. While one part of me would have rather had him live a long time and suffer from his wounds, I suppose it is better for him to see how wrong he was about where he would end up.
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Jim Fortner wrote: Where's John S? Tonight we have chips (baked) or chocolate, including Hershey mini-bars or M&M's. Some spaghetti left over in the fridge, too, in case you want to make a cold sandwich in the middle of the night. Just let Chewy have a bite and you'll be golden.
John's on the night shift now, going for the overtime !! Thought you'd noticed by now that me & Chewey been cleaning out the cupboards while you all are asleep !! Ha !! Chewey seems to be putting on some weight so I may have to cut him back a little, more for me then !! I didn't give him too much spaghetti tonight cause I was afraid I'd have to give him a bath too !He wasn't real happy with that !! Yeah, you could say we get along pretty good now !!
Thanks, John
Morning All
Southern border safe.
Dennis-Hope the toe gets better. Looks like a safety shoe posting in the hospital is in order
John-Don't you love the night shift! I got word that due to some other supervisors taking another position, I am going back to shift work. There is some good and some bad with that. Shift makes attending the deconate classes very difficult. Luckliy I get six weeks of vacation a year.
I won six all aboard panels on ebay at a great price. Won them while in the Smokies and the guy shipped before I sent him his money! Makes you feel good there is trusting folks out there.
Got to go
May God bless your needs
Jim
Morning to all. I see Jim/Sturgeon-Phish is up early and made the first pot of coffee this AM. Thanks Jim.
Think I will stop by my local hobby shop and get the new Lionel catalog this evening. The new Flying Yankee sounds tempting, but it would severely damage my train budget. I have been searching for a decent pre-War Flying Yankee for some time. Can't find one that I am willing to part with my $$$ to buy. Been saving $$$ for York. Will have to see what's left after York though. Also been thinking about an iPhone. My son bought one and it is one sweet piece. Although I am not really on the road often enough to justify the expense.
Take care,
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Hello all,
Gonna be a hot one here today. Close to 100. 90's tomorrow and low 80's on Sunday.
Chief, keep your eyes peeled for B&M, NH, and State of Maine boxcars at the train meet for me. Post war only please! We'll talk!
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a foggy 66 degrees. Sun is coming up and burning it off. Going up to 90, today, with mostly sunshine.
Today, I have a few things to do around the house. Later, I have an errand to run. Wife is driving to Marietta this afternoon, by herself. She wants to try a solo run. First time since surgery. Foot is healing good.
It looks like the Bridge collapse is going to take a long time to clean up. Many people are buried under the concrete. Real shame.
Dining car has arrived and is ready for breakfast. Later.
Y'all have a great Friday.
Chuck
dougdagrump wrote: jaabat wrote: Repainted a blue Conrail box car orange with black doors today while I waited for the car to be fixed. I'll bet none of you can guess what roadname I'm going to go with on that one...JimHmmmm, maybe Tony Stewart................Darn, another week of cheese without some whine.
jaabat wrote: Repainted a blue Conrail box car orange with black doors today while I waited for the car to be fixed. I'll bet none of you can guess what roadname I'm going to go with on that one...Jim
Repainted a blue Conrail box car orange with black doors today while I waited for the car to be fixed. I'll bet none of you can guess what roadname I'm going to go with on that one...
Hmmmm, maybe Tony Stewart................
Darn, another week of cheese without some whine.
Funny you should say that, Doug. The paint I used was left over from the Tony Stewart model race car I recently painted for a co-worker (Testor's Go Mango). The box car looks great already.
Even thought the real New Haven box cars had a white and black logo, I'm going to make my graphics all black, like the Lionel 6464-725s. I think it looks better. Besides, for some reason, the real NH scheme always reminds me of a Wheaties box for some reason...
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps and humidity in the 90s. It was a bit foggy this morning, but the interstate was ok. My day got off to a good start with an e-mail from my Norwegian soccer friend, and that always brings a smile to my face. I also heard that AJ took a tumble in his bulldozer, but that he is ok and will be at the race in Michigan this weekend. You would think he would slow down a little a some point.
I swept out the PT Cruiser and cleaned the interior last night. It was a lot dirtier than I thought it was. It must have been collecting dust as we drive by the Honda construction everyday. The road work is moving at a furious pace there as something is different every time I go past it.
Just the usual fare for breakfast this morning. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C.
Don
Top of the Morning to Y'all!
RT, to what Don said. Hope all goes well and that you are comfortably employed soon.
As to wearing safety shoes, I usually don't go with the patients out of the OR, this was a real sick person and needed some special attention. I would rather have good shoes to keep me comfortable while standing there for long periods of time.
Got to get the kids ready for the sitters and then off to work I go. Wife is bringing kids to FIL's tonight and through tomorrow. If no emergencies, I hope to get plenty of train work done. Have a great day everyone!
Dennis
Sturgeon-Phish wrote: Morning AllSouthern border safe. [What you do not know will not hurt you ]John-Don't you love the night shift! I got word that due to some other supervisors taking another position, I am going back to shift work. There is some good and some bad with that. Shift makes attending the deconate classes very difficult. Luckliy I get six weeks of vacation a year. [OH NO! now two blind Yankees walking around in the dark ]I won six all aboard panels on ebay at a great price. Won them while in the Smokies and the guy shipped before I sent him his money! Makes you feel good there is trusting folks out there. [had to be a SOUTHERNER, Yankees can't even trust each other ]Got to go [best part of this post ] May God bless your needs [HE always comes through ]Jim
Southern border safe. [What you do not know will not hurt you ]
John-Don't you love the night shift! I got word that due to some other supervisors taking another position, I am going back to shift work. There is some good and some bad with that. Shift makes attending the deconate classes very difficult. Luckliy I get six weeks of vacation a year. [OH NO! now two blind Yankees walking around in the dark ]
I won six all aboard panels on ebay at a great price. Won them while in the Smokies and the guy shipped before I sent him his money! Makes you feel good there is trusting folks out there. [had to be a SOUTHERNER, Yankees can't even trust each other ]
Got to go [best part of this post ]
May God bless your needs [HE always comes through ]
Morning. Got to call US Airways and get ticket rerouted. Funny thing. Have to fly from Miami back to Charlotte to fly to Montgomery. OH WELL. Jimbo, will keep my eyes out. If I find some, only 25% markup. Got to get moving as got to go out to Texas Steakhouse for dinner with friends. Hot and dry here. Getting hotter tomorrow and Sunday. Train meet in building with no A/C. Powers to be are something. Building stuck in the back of Fairgrounds where no one goes. Main Flee Market has a building but they are too cheap to rent. No wonder they do not get a lot of "passing through" traffic. Trying to hide the hobby. Old stuck in the mud leaders of our TCA. Later and God bless.
ChiefEagles wrote: Sturgeon-Phish wrote: Morning AllSouthern border safe. [What you do not know will not hurt you ]John-Don't you love the night shift! I got word that due to some other supervisors taking another position, I am going back to shift work. There is some good and some bad with that. Shift makes attending the deconate classes very difficult. Luckliy I get six weeks of vacation a year. [OH NO! now two blind Yankees walking around in the dark ]I won six all aboard panels on ebay at a great price. Won them while in the Smokies and the guy shipped before I sent him his money! Makes you feel good there is trusting folks out there. [had to be a SOUTHERNER, Yankees can't even trust each other ]Got to go [best part of this post ] May God bless your needs [HE always comes through ]Jim
Jim : we are the only two Keeping America Moving at night !!
Hope eveyone has a nice day !! Friday !!
Good morning to whomever it may concern,
Oh boy everythings the same weather wise, no need to go there. I did cut the little bit of grass that wide blade wild stuff in the front, the good stuff is crunching under my feet. Nothing new in the train room, still looking at the new catalog. I like the Hogwarts x but don't think I will preorder. May not find one to buy until the second issue. I will buy one if I can thou.
Good Health To All, Sir James
I just took a step outside to check the weather. It is Africa hot out there! And yet, there went a young lady dressed in a hooded sweatshirt like it was November...
Not much else going on. Might paint up some hoppers next. I'll bet they'd look good in orange! Or B&M blue?
Hey, Monk is on tonight! Anyone else here like Monk? His assistant sure is a cutie.
HI GIZ,
Hot again what can I say. Fridays are off for laz CAMP. Feels good to sleep in til 7. Just got the driveway done with sealer. Got to stay off till Monday.
KURT I should have taken your advice with the beer. I stunk last nite shot a 45 on the back nine. Yes 5 on every hole, parr 3 I had a 5 Parr 5s I had a 5 all of em. I was really in a FUNK. BRO beat me but 3.
Oh well beers and wings tasted good.
Ran trains yesterday afternoon for an hour all ran good no PILE UPS.
All have a good one. Stay COOL.
laz57
Jim....Wife watches Monk regularly. I like Closer on Mondays.
Workin on the shed tonight... so not much TV watchin' for me.I have a secret project of my own in the works... starting that project tonight... will post an update if all goes well in a few weeks. Having General Tso's for lunch ... guess I'll have to make it a quick drive home tonight! Buckeye - still waiting for updated pics on your layout... maybe you could sub-contract out the photo work to Frank53 Studios and have him put together a site for you...I have been looking at animated neon signs for my layout and really want a Domino's Sugar sign like the one in Baltimore. Well I sent an email to Miller Engineering (I think that is who it was) a few months ago, was informed that they will be working on one and it should be available early in 2008! So I'm going to look them up at York in October to check on the status... and maybe pre-order one. It will look really nice on the layout... wonder where it will go...
I'm getting the idea in my head to tear down the Jumijo and build a new layout. One with more sidings and less roundy round. Maybe even a little bigger and perhaps multiple levels. And better sound deadening. I might have my second one done before Mayor McChief has his first one done!
I'm heading home. Toodle Oooh!
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