Dave, good luck with the meds for the wife. Deputy is a real person. Got off on the wrong foot with me but since then, he is OK. The rest is, I'm not sure and I just do not discuss. In fact, while I was out to dinner and touring Miami Beach, you all got out of hand!!!!!!!!!! Stop arguing over who is who.
Frank53 is a great guy. He will take his stuff and go home if someone gives him too much grief. Can't say I blame him. Better than staying and fighting with someone.
Headache and sleepy. Got to get up at 4 AM to make that early flight. Gooood night.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Dave: Great news. It's pretty amazing what one squeeky wheel can accomplish! I'm still praying that she'll be off the meds all together.
Kurt
Hey Dave, that's good news. A lot of leg work but good news just the same.
Reggie, nice to see you again.
I'll just weigh in quickly on this deal.....knock it off, drop it move on, whatever. I'm not donating giving or puting any money, credence or materials to this BS. Like Brent said, go to your corner, iron it out and move on. I and I think WE all have enough on our plate(s) in reality and come here for some common brother/sisterhood in toy/model trains and a small break. I may not be a #1 all around popular guy here, but I enjoy my Northern Brothers and their humor and the endless banter with their foil the Sutherners. It's all good here and I'm just really tired of 1 or 2 DA's screwing this up. I like it here and think I have found a "home". No other board compares in my opinion.
THAT said, I will no longer speak of this subject or any other relating to it. If that's not acceptable to some, then TS.
Until my next raid, I remain Rich the NJ Devil2
I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.I am the venom in your skin --- Breaking Benjamin
Dave - good news! Hope things work out now and your wife gets the care and medicine she needs. I run into this a lot at work, that people lock in the little stuff and overlook the big picture. I'll bet the cost for hospital ER care was like 3 times the cost of the meds to you, but like 30 times for the insurance people - they don't pay that same price for the medicine!
Reggie.... The moderators should be able to tell from the IP address of the poster. Maybe we should email overlord and have him look into this - maybe one of the computer guys (Don? Roy? ???) could figure it out. I know on another website a person posted 3 positive reviews of a book within a few minutes of each other posing as different posters and the moderator was able to comment next to the posts that they came from the same IP.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
ChiefEagles wrote: Dave, good luck with the meds for the wife. Deputy is a real person. Got off on the wrong foot with me but since then, he is OK. The rest is, I'm not sure and I just do not discuss. In fact, while I was out to dinner and touring Miami Beach, you all got out of hand!!!!!!!!!! Stop arguing over who is who.Frank53 is a great guy. He will take his stuff and go home if someone gives him too much grief. Can't say I blame him. Better than staying and fighting with someone.Headache and sleepy. Got to get up at 4 AM to make that early flight. Gooood night.
Chief....I agree with you 100%. ( that hurts to admit ). But, I am totally serious. I think this stuff has gone on long enough. I will avoid all people who try to disrupt this Forum.
You have a safe flight.
Chuck
Jim Fortner wrote: Reggie.... The moderators should be able to tell from the IP address of the poster. Maybe we should email overlord and have him look into this - maybe one of the computer guys (Don? Roy? ???) could figure it out. I know on another website a person posted 3 positive reviews of a book within a few minutes of each other posing as different posters and the moderator was able to comment next to the posts that they came from the same IP.
Great Idea Jim!!!! I was about to post another photo of myself changing the the personal settings on magicmans account, but I wont because it would stir up to much trouble. Though if you do want to see it I would be perfectly happy to do so.
"Lionel trains are the standard of the world" - Jousha Lionel Cowen
sir james I wrote:jef/john, The word from the reps is it's on the way. One thing for us to keep in mind is the engines with legacy can be run with our TMCC just won't get all the new dodas to work.They .brought two controllers and passed them around for us to try,you can make lashups of engines facing different directions and once programed you run them as a single train.Marker lites change color according to direction, whistle horns AND bell can change tones,you can preset the train speed like a cruise control and when it reaches that speed it stays there.Just some of the things I remember. I hope that helps tell a little of whats in legacy. Sir James
Sir James,
Thank you very much for the info regarding Legacy. This whole setup sounds very interesting. I better start saving up now.
Ok, I just needed to cool down. I'm going to let it go completely. Anyway, my dad walked into the house this afternoon with a new book for me called "Marine Sniper." It's a very good book so far. I also just joined a World War 1 and 2 history forum.
I appreciate all of you guys.
anjdevil2 - I actually had you ranked 9th... Pass the sugar over,please.
Chief - I tried to keep things light in your absence...
tmcc man wrote: Ok, I just needed to cool down. I'm going to let it go completely. Anyway, my dad walked into the house this afternoon with a new book for me called "Marine Sniper." It's a very good book so far. I also just joined a World War 1 and 2 history forum. I appreciate all of you guys.
Colin, WW ll is my favorite subject. After trains. Let's talk.
magicman710 wrote: Jim Fortner wrote: Reggie.... The moderators should be able to tell from the IP address of the poster. Maybe we should email overlord and have him look into this - maybe one of the computer guys (Don? Roy? ???) could figure it out. I know on another website a person posted 3 positive reviews of a book within a few minutes of each other posing as different posters and the moderator was able to comment next to the posts that they came from the same IP.Great Idea Jim!!!! I was about to post another photo of myself changing the the personal settings on magicmans account, but I wont because it would stir up to much trouble. Though if you do want to see it I would be perfectly happy to do so.
Chuck,
I had a family member in WWII that I just found out about. He was a medic. I am not sure where, but I believe it was in Europe. My dad told me about him.
WWII Atlantic is probably my favorite area during the war. I am really interested in the Ardenne. For some reason, France during this era is so interesting to me. I have a whole collection of WWII DVD's called ''WWII Battlefront." Maybe I will watch all of the Atlantic parts tonight. I also love learning about the Axis and Allied weapons, vehicles, and strategies.
What is your favorite part?
Buckeye - I thank you, but it's still not my birthday. I'm starting to think a mariachi band will come walking out of the kitchen next...
lyingrear88 - HEY, I gave that up for Lent.
fifedog wrote: Buckeye - I thank you, but it's still not my birthday. I'm starting to think a mariachi band will come walking out of the kitchen next...
Then send back the Lionel Blue Comet that I sent you. I'll give it to someone else.
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
Well Don, I was considering going back to HO, perhaps I should hang out at the model railroading forum and the General Disscussion forum. Sadly, I have been accused of starting this. Dennis B-1 was the first to mention it, in a way intented to make it into an argument. I also find Reggie's post more childish than mine.
Now, I have respect for yall getting mad, but why? Even over this issue, I dont get mad---- I get aggravated, but not mad. I dont think I can find myself getting mad at somebody on a forum I dont even know. I think getting mad over this issue really isnt neccessary. Sure I'm tired of it, and I'm sure many other people are...But get mad? Soapbox mad? Hmm, somewhere I dont find that very "maddening"
Mixed feelings I think Don. I think your just in a bad mood, like many other people are. Your layout and all, its put you in a bad mood. Unless that comment has no relation to mood, then thats...kinda.... What happened with our chat last Friday? Your post that I'm a good person and we have all had times like this? Thats why I think your just in a bad mood right now.
I've got a real serious gripe !! And this is NOT KID stuff !!
Now I AM serious, this is really big, I'm so upset I'm beyond anger !!! Here's the issue:
I finished up the framework for the next section of my layout. And I'm putting plywood top on it. The framework came out prettty good, everything square, seems level, and measures out correctly. (What was suppose to meausre to the inch, did. That, that was suppose to measure 1/2, did. That, that was suppose to the measure 1/4 did. Etc., you get the idea. No 3/16, 7/32, 5/16 etc.) So I then figure out which piece to get from a sheet and how to best optimize the sheet. As it turns out only need two sheets. As most of you know Lowes and Home Depot will cut for you. (Fantastic) I have used this service in the past and its been great.
So off I go, have the first sheet cut, (3 pieces), then the second sheet cut, (4 cuts), one cut ended up with a one piece being 20" wide, andother piece 28" wide. Now I knew one piece was going to be smaller due to the saw blade. So at this time the guy says "You know I have a 1/4" tolerance, and the sheet is only 48" wide?" Ok, yeah I know. So he cuts the last cut. I load up, pay out, and go home.
Go to put the pieces in place, AND not a DA----ED one is cut right. This idiot was lineing up the saw blade with the measurement on the outside of his blade. So every piece is undersized. The scrap pieces all are 3/8" bigger than should be. Now I just cant believe this, does it assume a lot that a dimension of 32" means 32" and NOT 31 5/8" ?? This has never happened before, and OF COURSE I cant take it back.
I will recover and be able to overcome the issue, but it really ticks me off! You would thing they would do some training.
As I said this is really upsetting!! I was so ticked last night I had a hard time sleeping. And then that caused for a bad day at work, and then came home and was too tired to work in the train room.
Then have to read all the identity crisis issues...................
I need a new hobby, I think I will start drinking !!!! OVER !!
And,
if you don't know who you are, and you don't like it here, then go somewhere else !! Grayson VERY bored with your antics, this is NOT a teenage forum for kids, we treat each other with respect. If you can't do that then LEAVE. If anything, being 13 gets you EXTRA free passes, but you have used them all.
(Note: The post immediately preceeding this post, was significantly altered, after my post was originally posted. Maybe for the better. Dont want to see this thread get "locked down" or even worse deleted, as so many of the previous subject matter has.)
(at leasst 3 times)
Don
Jim Fortner wrote: John S - Chewy waited up for you, but you didn't make it? Working OT again? Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Icecream. Do I need to say anything more?Picked up two issues of Trains magazine the other day - John, do you get to run those CSX remote control units? Very interesting!
John S - Chewy waited up for you, but you didn't make it? Working OT again? Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Icecream. Do I need to say anything more?
Picked up two issues of Trains magazine the other day - John, do you get to run those CSX remote control units? Very interesting!
Jim : I didn't stop in cause I don't know what Cookie Dough ice cream is !! It sounds good & I was afraid Chewey would eat too much of it !! Maybe it's called something else here !! ? What's in the the cupboards for tonight ? !! No, we don't even have the remote engines here but I've seen them in operation up by Spankybird's house before. You know that they are banned in some cities ? Yep, & I remeber a few years back when 2 guys were killed by them up in New York. I know they passed a law in some county in Mich. banning them. Maybe James or Kurt know, plus some other places too. Oh, no !! Watch The Chief try to get that passed in Roseyville now !!
Well, there sure was a lot of posts tonight while I was working, though I only got 1 hr. overtime tonight.
Thanks, John
OH, Hi keith !! Hope you're enjoying your vacation !! I posted almost same time as you !!
Back to my normal, pleasant, friendly, self. (Jack always seems to understand me)
Chuck, that sure is friendly, offering the OTTS private jet ! And I thought southern hospitality was suppose to be good. You guys have that beat !
The only concern is the crew. Buckeye got me to wondering, now has the jet actually flown? Or is it one of those modified turbine trains?
Dave - Great job ! Its not often a company will go to battle for one of their employees. Must have been a compeling letter you wrote, and obviously they do care. Great news for your wife, hope it all works out.
John - Can't believe you FORGOT the camera !!!
Reggie - Your story line of your layout if really great! Keep it going! An occasional picture of your new daughter wouldn't be bad either.
Chief - Relax thing are under control here. Buckeye is smoking and said he is going to be flying high, Jim F is out laughing with the hogz, Chuck is lowering the boom, Brent has a typing tutor, Dave F has his company out buying drugs, John did leave the forum however, (he had too many posts), Fifedog has a mariachi band in his kitchen, Reggie is back, and Sir James went to the fair. Colin and Chuck are going to refight WWII. And finally Buckeye is sending me the Blue Comet he mistakenly sent to fifedog, he missed my birthday. Oh yeah, John came back, he and Chewey are having a overnighter with ice cream at Jims house.
Beyond that NOTHING of importance.
That took a lot to write, Chris and his girlfriend are here watching movies, So have a great day all.
Uhhhhh !
Buckeye will be the pilot.... If I were to go I would seriously consider walking.
Word must have alreadyy gotten out, I saw on the news where a flight attendant was busted for booze on the plane.
Nite All.....
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I'm ready Chief!!!...Wait... that's south...I'll stay here. I saw what the south trip did to Sir James I. We prayed for my youngest to sleep thru the night last night...and she is....After you've done this for a few months, it's 'normal'.
John: Haven't heard anything about the remote control trains here. Denver was the start, with a UP switchman, going under a car.
Morning to all
Hope everyone has a calm day here in the pot. Made a fresh pot. With everyone so on edge yesterday I thought about making decaf, but thought that might get me banned
Chief- you are up way too early my friend.
Kurt - congrats on the little one sleeping through the night. My sister and BIL have finally reached the point where their little guy is sleeping through most nights. They were starting to look a little sleep deprived for a while.
fifedog wrote:Ummmm,Mitchie,it wasn't my birthday,bro. BTW, Mrs.fifedog protested that posting,claiming it's a bi-annual event...
Ummmm,Mitchie,it wasn't my birthday,bro. BTW, Mrs.fifedog protested that posting,claiming it's a bi-annual event...
Fifey - You are one lucky man. I knew you weren't talking about the day you were born Around here "it" has nearly become a "biennial" event.
Have a great day.
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Morning. Yawn !! Big storms last night. Happy Birthday fifedog. Late night last night. Was up reading the instruction manual for the OTTS plane. Reminds me of the TMCC manual, or was it the other way around.
Chuck, your Indians finally didn't screw it up.
Mitch, I must respectively disagree with your comments about the Chief being up too early. At the Mayor of the Great City of Roseyville, he should be on the job 24/7. He should be sleeping at city hall on an old army cot in a jail cell. The citizens deserve his every waking moment.
Reggie, yes keep posting photos of your layout and daughter. In fact everyone should post more photos.
Here's one I have been saving:
Good morning, all.
David Farquhar, Congrats on a job well done visa vi getting your wife's meds covered. I sincerely hope that what ever condition is causing your wife's nausea is not serious, and that she regains her health soon.
Colin, my dad fought in the South Pacific during WWII and had a ship he was on sunk while in battle. He didn't talk about the war much, but when he did, you could see why he came back a different person. He also served in the Korean conflict. The only good wars are the ones never fought if you ask me.
Don, your boards are all 3/8" too small? Not something to get stressed out about. Pull all the boards to the front of the layout so that the gaps are in the back. Go back to HD or Lowes and buy your self a 2x4 sheet of plywood or MDF and cut filler strips with a radial or jig saw. I've purchased thes "handy panels", and they are only a few bucks. Problem solved. Next time you have wood cut, bring a tape measure to measure the cut piece before you pay for it. Another problem solved. You now owe me a dime for solving your problems. Don't make me come after you for it!
My Lionel Maine Central box car arrived from Californy last night. Very nice! I have a starter set yellow boxcar that I was going to repaint as MEC, but bought blue paint instead and will make it a Boston and Maine car. My local hobby store is going out of business and everything is 50% off. Great deals, but I'm not happy to see it close. My best source of ridiculously cheap post war merchandise, but also a wonderful place to visit and get supplies.
Jim
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Thanks for the coffee Mitch, after last night, geeez I NEED IT!!!
Fifie, thanks bud. At least I made the top 10!
Another hot & steamy up to 94 feels like 110, been like that for a week now!!!
I got a SWEEET picture of a NB (what else?) FEC at the local crossing. I'll post later...It really looks nice.
Talk to ya all later...
Rich
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a clearing 65 degrees. Big storm, here too, last night. Lots of thunder and lightening. Looks like it is over with. Going up to 88, today. Sun is trying to shine.
Today, I am taking it a little easy. Been busy the last 2 days. Have a few things to do around the house and then, maybe, I can relax outside. I may even find time to run trains, later.
Buckeye...I found my copy of CTT, with you and Tom and LAZ, on the cover. That was a good issue.
Fifedog....
Dining Car is here, and ready. No storm delay. Time for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Dave Farquhar wrote: lionroar88 wrote:If memory serves me correctly, the doctors are the ones that are trained and the insurance carriers higher people with what a G.E.D.?Brent, you're not far off. I actually looked into it once. A GED is OK, but you do have to have an associate's degree. But the degree doesn't have to be in biology or anything else relevant to health care. You just have to have one. Since I have a 4-year degree I'm probably overqualified, even if that degree is in journalism. Journalism has nothing to do with health care, but a journalist would ask the doctor some questions and we can't have that.
lionroar88 wrote:If memory serves me correctly, the doctors are the ones that are trained and the insurance carriers higher people with what a G.E.D.?
Brent, you're not far off. I actually looked into it once. A GED is OK, but you do have to have an associate's degree. But the degree doesn't have to be in biology or anything else relevant to health care. You just have to have one. Since I have a 4-year degree I'm probably overqualified, even if that degree is in journalism. Journalism has nothing to do with health care, but a journalist would ask the doctor some questions and we can't have that.
Dave,A few years back I worked for an insurance carrier in thier IT department. I had the misfortune of meeting many of their case workers due to the 1,000s of errors they constantly received. I also had to support one of their case work applications... that is how I know how little education they require, it really is sad. You have these very lowly educated people who feel the need to exert power over people and it is really sad. Your wife's case is not the worst I have heard about, although it is disgusting none-the-less. My father, who is a diabetic with high blood preasure, anxiety, and also a crohn's sufferer, has an almost monthly run in with his insurance people. His G.I. Specialist is constantly having to call them to explain why he needs to be on the different medications he is on. A few years ago they refused him the medication that absorbs stomach acids and helps to reduce his crohn's flare-ups. Without it my father is in constant pain due to increased gas build-ups in his intestines. Well he had to go 3 days without it and at the start of the 3rd day he couldn't get out of bed to go to work, he was just dibilitated. My Mother called the insurance people and told them that if they didn't authorize his medicines and he suffered one hour longer then she was seeking legal advice, she called the VP for his company and told him the same (he was hired by them knowing he had crohn's and couldn't be without the meds), about 20 minutes later the pharmacy called and told he to come pick up his meds. I still think she should have filed a suit against the insurance company due to his pain and suffering, I've never in my life seen my dad that bad off...
Good morning all,
Wow!! You don't sign on for a few hours and look at how many posts were made! Dave, I am very glad to hear your wife got her medicine. I am sorry to hear it took such extreme action, but sometimes that happens. At least you have a good result. Went to the Chrysler preview at the local dealership last night to look at the new minivan. They have droppped the short version, which I think is a mistake. We have the longer one now, but we started off with two shorter ones. I also went to the YMCA to do weights. One thing I forgot to mention at the state fair was seeing a completely built up Erector Hudson with the original box. It was in an antique exhibit and quite impressive. I see where the dining car arrived from "Points East". I hope everyone (especially on the pot) has a good day.
PS The first home Greensburg high school soccer game is tonight. The girls are at home and the boys are on the road again. I can not wait!
PPS It is hot and humid in SE Indiana again.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
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