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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, August 16, 2007 7:31 AM
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Buckeye...I found my copy of CTT, with you and Tom and LAZ, on the cover. That was a good issue.

Chuck, Yes, you need to hang on to that copy of CTT.  I hear it has already become a collectors' item.   Bring it with you the next time we meet and I will autograph it for you.  I'm sure Tom and Laz will do the same.  Of course Laz charges big bucks for his autograph so that he can feed the bear.

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, August 16, 2007 7:51 AM

Good Morning To All,

Lots of posts since last nite and its hard to avoid the "issue" but I am trying. I do have a very strong urge to say something though.

We have a beautiful summer sun rise and 86 forcast for today. Still no rain since I've returned from you know where. Going to cut the wide blade grass today and check the train room later.

I hope all have a beautiful day and Texas,heads up.              Sir James

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, August 16, 2007 7:52 AM

Charlotte!!!!  Good flight.  slept most of the way [along with most everyone else].  Glad Jim A was NOT along.  Two "ladies" got on in Miami.  Very short and slender with 40D's.  I know he would be in jail now.  Laugh [(-D]  Now off to Montgomery in a few.  Will be keping an eye on you Yanks.

Fife, well I guess I have to say:  Happy B-Day [bday]  Wink [;)]  Really, hope you have a good one.  Kurt, glad it is you with the little one.  I id my time several times over.  No it is Grandson and i can hand him back to his Mom. Laugh [(-D]

Later.  [running low on energy, need my GRITS]

BTW:  Jim A, do you ever get to work on time?????? 

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, August 16, 2007 8:12 AM
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Charlotte!!!!  Good flight.  slept most of the way [along with most everyone else].  Glad Jim A was NOT along.  Two "ladies" got on in Miami.  Very short and slender with 40D's.  I know he would be in jail now.  Laugh [(-D] 

Got a pup tent going there, Chief? Kisses [:X]   As for me - Jail? No. Trouble? Yes. But only if those ta tas are natural. No silicon for me.   Dinner [dinner]


BTW:  Jim A, do you ever get to work on time?????? 

Let me say dis about dat...Today I'm here until 4:30, so I don't rush in to be here at 6AM. I get in when I get in, (6:30) as work didn't officially start for me until 8AM. On the days I leave at 2:30, I'm here at my desk at 6AM. So to answer your question, NO! 

 

See Red text above! Wink [;)]

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Posted by thatboy37 on Thursday, August 16, 2007 8:55 AM

goodmoring everyone 

dbaker: man i fill your pain about your layout. as i have a few errors myself that i'm contiplating whether i'm going to redo. hope you get it fixed that way you want be mad any more.

 here are a few pics of my little princess and her mom. the little one has me wrapped.  i didnt want to put any of me on here. as i was afraid i might break your computer screen from my looks. hope you like.

 

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, August 16, 2007 8:57 AM

HI GIZ,

  73 and rain today here to get to 90 with tstorms this afternoon.  Maybe GOLF?  Yesterday went shooting with BROTHER.  We shot my Sig 229 and his Bullpup S&W .45 wheel gun along with his Glock 17 with laser site.  The laser site was cool don't even have to aim just point the dot and squeeze.  Made a 15 shoot pattern about 4 inches accross.  Really cool got to get one of em.

  BUCKEYE, LOL!!!  I still remember when that first (magazine issue) came out.  Was the start of OTTS.  CHUCK if you give me a ride in the OTTS JET, I wiil autograph your issue free.  Love the article about making a LAYOUT FOR OLD GEEZER IN NC.

  FIFE,Happy B-Day [bday] AGAIN?  Some GIZ have all  the luck?

  SIR JAMES, thanks for info on Lagacy cant wait.

  JELECTRIC, nice display at your meeting.  Say HI to BARRY and MIKE for me.

  KEITH, are you going to STEAM TOWN and GRYZBOSKIs while in Scranton Pa.?

  All have agood one.

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, August 16, 2007 8:58 AM

REGGIE, nice PRINCESS you have there along with your QUEEN.

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, August 16, 2007 8:59 AM

They are both keeprs, Reggie!

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Posted by laz 57 on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:01 AM

DON,

  I bang my head when in school when kids can't read a ruler when they are in 7th through 12th grade.  Seems like weve missed the boat somewhere?  Sometimes its better just to do it yourself. 

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Posted by kpolak on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:02 AM

Doug and mitchelr:  I'm having trouble finding hula girls short enough for the 'special project car'.  The shortest I've found was 3-4-inches tall.  That puts clearance at 6+ inches on standard flat cars with tubular track.  I may need to fabricate a recessed flat car.  The other angle is to modify an artista figure.  I'll keep you posted.  It may be in time for Christmas..?

Speaking of which...did anyone hear about damage to the Big Island, Hawaii.  A hurricane should have hit last night.   It seems to have broken up this am.

Reggie:  Beautiful Family!

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:13 AM

Mornin' boys.  Dark with passing showers here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Mitchie, thanks for the new pot, and FYI--->DECAF...nevahhhh!!!

Reggie - pretty ladies.  You are a lucky man.

Buckeye - .....thank you.

dbaker48 - ....thank you.

Blueberry - ....thank you.

Chief - ...........thank you.

Laz57 - ..........thank you.

(I think that covers all the co-conspirators.)

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Posted by magicman710 on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:18 AM

 1688torpedo wrote:
 Hello All!  In case you're wondering, Grayson really did call me & we did indeed talk. He is who he is & no one else at all! He seems to be very nice as well & just wants to participate & contribute here also & not trying to stir up trouble. No need for anyone to leave the forum here or to get upset. If you want more details; Just PM,E-Mail or call me. & I'll talk to you about it. That's all.

Sign - Ditto [#ditto] Thanks Keith! Your the nicest person on these forums!!! Now, I'll go on my way.......

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:23 AM

 

Happy Birthday, Fifey!

Today is also the 30th anniversary of Elvis' death, and the 59th anniversary of Babe Ruth's death.

So you got those things going for ya...

Jim 

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Posted by csxt30 on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:24 AM

Good Morning Everyone !!  Some how I missed where it is Fife's birthday ! Anyway Happy B-Day [bday] Fife !! And many many more !!  Big Smile [:D] 

Gees, I can't seem to find that issue of CTT with Tom & Laz & Buckeye on the cover !!  I'll try to order it from their back issue list !! Laugh [(-D] Looks like quite an issue !!

Reggie : the Pricess is really growing fast !! Nice pictures !! Good to see you posting !!

Well, may work on my latest, newest, cheap, top secret project today !! This may top all of them !!

Hope everyone has a nice day !! 

Thanks, John 

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:27 AM
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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?

Colin..I sent you an e-mail to talk about this.

Chuck

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:34 AM

Sigh [sigh]

jaabat - ....thank you.

csxt30 - ....thank you.

I am indeed blessed to have such a swell circle of friends......Blush [:I]

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Posted by tmcc man on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:40 AM

Good morning everyone,

It's an overcast day here today. I did all my outside work for the week yesterday & tuesday. The two hottest day too. I put malorganite on the grass, plants and the hemlocks, mowed the lawn, and raked the dead grass up. Today I can take it slow, because I only have to install printer software on my dad's laptop when he gets home, and then install the printer itself on his desk.

Keith, sounds like you are enjoying your vacation!!! Glad to hear that.

Reggie, you're one lucky man. Count your blessings everyday. 

Jim A wow, thanks for sharing that.  

I'm going to go get some breakfast, and log back on in a few minutes.

Have a great day everyone.

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Posted by tmcc man on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:41 AM
 fifedog wrote:

Sigh [sigh]

jaabat - ....thank you.

csxt30 - ....thank you.

I am indeed blessed to have such a swell circle of friends......Blush [:I]

Again, Happy B-Day [bday]Happy B-Day [bday]

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:41 AM

Great looking family, Reggie.  Can't wait to see her running the trains.  Mine started early and she still loves her trains.  I bet Momma wants another by that big smile on her face. Wink [;)]

Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum. Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:47 AM

tmccboy - .....thank you.

BTW, Buckeye, that BLUE COMET you sent had a bullet hole in one of the coaches.  That's not the same one Bobby Bacala was holding in Jersey, was it...?Shock [:O]

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Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:53 AM
Good morning from a hazy and cool Crystal Lake where I've opened the windows and turned off the air for once. I don't know where to begin. So I'll begin with wishing Fife a happy belated birthdayHappy B-Day [bday]

Reggie, you have a beautiful family - that is a great image for kids.

Kurt, I think that's perfect for height on the hula car - we'll just have to keep her out of any tunnels.

Buckeye, that issue of CTT was sure a classic. I liked the fishing articles.

Mike, we have one of those longer Dodge minivans - how was the shortie Chrysler?

Don, I'm sure sorry to hear how frustrating it is to suddenly discover things were cut wrong. I once did a whole series of window slats too short myself. I remind myself regularly of it as the light streams in the window to wake the youngest (and me) at dawn.Wink [;)]

Colin and Chuck, I've long been a military history buff - I'm still a reviewer for Paper Wars, a mag that highlights conflict simulations (paper and cardboard ones - not computer sims). I agree with Jim and others that war is a terrible thing; I think it is useful to study to avoid future ones. Include me in your email list. I just got a new book from the library - Tales from a Tin Can - interviews with WW2 DD sailors.

Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, August 16, 2007 9:58 AM

cnw1995 - ...and thank you, Doug-a-roo.

I think that's everybody but BK and the CTT staff....

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Posted by 1688torpedo on Thursday, August 16, 2007 10:33 AM
 Hello All!   Laz & Colin- I'll be going over to Steamtown & Gryzboski's after I check my e-mails & the rest of the Forum here. Reggie- Nice Girl you have there. Does she like trains? Have a nice day all.
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Posted by thatboy37 on Thursday, August 16, 2007 11:19 AM
 Buckeye Riveter wrote:

Great looking family, Reggie.  Can't wait to see her running the trains.  Mine started early and she still loves her trains.  I bet Momma wants another by that big smile on her face. Wink [;)]

 

i dont want anymore until she gets a little older. when i say she is a hand full man she's a handful. i taken her up to the train room and she loves the fair area. i guess because of all the different colors and objects on there. i ran the trains the other day for her she watched them go from one end of the room to the other end. when it got close to her she really didnt know what to think. but she didn't show any signs of not liking them so thats a start. if she doesn't like something she will let you know right away.

 

 

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, August 16, 2007 12:06 PM
 fifedog wrote:

tmccboy - .....thank you.

BTW, Buckeye, that BLUE COMET you sent had a bullet hole in one of the coaches.  That's not the same one Bobby Bacala was holding in Jersey, was it...?Shock [:O]

Mmmm.............I did get that on the cheap. 

Reggie, just because you don't, doesn't mean she doesn't.  Wink [;)]

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, August 16, 2007 12:33 PM
OK... even though it isn't... Happy B-Day [bday] Fife... Wink [;)]... I know what you REALLY meant by it! Laugh [(-D]Whistling [:-^]

Buckeye... loved that cover!  Must have been an issue I missed when I was in CTT Hyastis (sp).  LOL!

Keith - Have fun in Steamtown, I'll get there one of these days!  Don't blow your wad at Grys... it is a dangerous place!

Reggie - Your pic has been on my computer... Whistling [:-^] I'm glad you are posting, but I would rather 'see' you on the field... as for you princess - she has that smile down already... be prepared to depart with alot of money over the years you sucker! Wink [;)] She is a doll that is for sure, gonna break some hearts along the way.  As for others... I'm not saying anything but if she wants 'em there is little you can do to stop it... Whistling [:-^]
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Posted by thatboy37 on Thursday, August 16, 2007 1:12 PM
 Buckeye Riveter wrote:
 fifedog wrote:

Mmmm.............I did get that on the cheap. 

Reggie, just because you don't, doesn't mean she doesn't.  Wink [;)]

 

 Reggie - Your pic has been on my computer... Whistling <img src=" border="0" width="30" height="20" /> I'm glad you are posting, but I would rather 'see' you on the field... as for you princess - she has that smile down already... be prepared to depart with alot of money over the years you sucker! Wink <img src=" border="0" width="15" height="15" /> She is a doll that is for sure, gonna break some hearts along the way.  As for others... I'm not saying anything but if she wants 'em there is little you can do to stop it... Whistling <img src=" border="0" width="30" height="20" />


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Have a nice day.

Brent

 

i know how to stop it and that is by not doing the grown folks like i really want to. you get the pic i hope. i have spen t more money on this little girl and the reason is her mom wants to buy every new invention that comes out, because she thinks she needs it, or mom just wants it. guess what we have more stuff that we haven't used still in the closet, and every time we don't use something i tell her i thought we needed and its still sitting here in the packaging that it came. i tell her i told you we didnt need this now look at the wasted money sitting there. that could've been spent on you or my trains, and not sitting here in the closet. so now i have told her don't buy another thing until i approve of it. now thats saving money 101.

 

 

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Posted by tmcc man on Thursday, August 16, 2007 1:16 PM

Guys,

This is kinda OT but for any car fan look at these pix, especially the ones at the bottom, which are of his garage. My mouth dropped when I saw his collection.

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=162980

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Thursday, August 16, 2007 1:42 PM

A bit late today. Had early Doc appt. Had to get some premalignant (as they call them) moles and other spots removed. Doc nailed me with the freeze gun in about 30 places - hands and forehead - man that stings!

I also have that issue and the pic Buckey posted was Photoshopped! The "LAYOUT FOR OLD GEEZER IN NC." actually reads "GEEZERS BUILD LAYOUT FOR NC." Shame on you Buckeye!

Not as hot today - maybe 100? The tropical storm in S.Texas is cooling us off!

Fife - I am still trying to figure this out - so I say Happy B-Day [bday] anyway!

Reggie - great family you have there. I particularly enjoyed your comment about your wife's spending and that the money could have been used on trains! Now I know why you did not include yourself in the photos, the bruises and swelling haven't gone down yet!

Have a great day all!

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Posted by lionel2986 on Thursday, August 16, 2007 1:44 PM
 tmcc man wrote:

Guys,

This is kinda OT but for any car fan look at these pix, especially the ones at the bottom, which are of his garage. My mouth dropped when I saw his collection.

http://ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=162980

 

I had to register to view the pictures. Nice F40, that is my favorite.

Not much new here just been trying to make the most out of my summer. I went to a Nascar race two weekends ago (Nextel Pocono), Philly last weekend, concert tomorrow night in NYC, studying for next semester already, and very slowly working on the layout. I have pictures but haven't had time to post yet. Maybe tonight. I'm also hoping for a nice lightning show tonight. We'll see what happens.

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