Fife get nominated for best line of 2007!
"Then out to the front lawn to finish his plot, he filled their hip-huggers, designer form-fitters, and frilly sling-shots"...frilly sling shots...that's just awesome! ROFLMAO!!!!! (living with a pair of females, I can just imagine...)
Buckeye & Don....Just need to get Paula Dean in there (for the grits chef) and he's a slam dunk.
CSXect...Look at it this way...for every 100 lbs gone from the Trans Am, it's good for another tenth in quarter mile!!! That would be good enough reason for me!!! (of course, I'm a sick individual anyhow, go fast or go home...)
Good job on the weight loss. You'll make it and feel better, too!!
Gettin' dark..45 minute trudge home now c ya later..
Rich
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
lionroar88 wrote: CSXect... I don't know how you do it! How much have you lost so far? I need to shed 10 lbs, and in all honesty all I really need to do is become more active, walk, workout, anything to get my stagnant body in action. The master bathroom remodel helped shed 6 lbs, so I guess it helped there too.BTW - Congrats on what you've accomplished so far!
CSXect... I don't know how you do it! How much have you lost so far? I need to shed 10 lbs, and in all honesty all I really need to do is become more active, walk, workout, anything to get my stagnant body in action. The master bathroom remodel helped shed 6 lbs, so I guess it helped there too.BTW - Congrats on what you've accomplished so far!
I am on a medically prescribed diet meaning to use the optifast weightloss shakes you have to be under the care of a doctor and a nutritionist. I eat no food which was hard at first but you kinda get full on 6 shakes aday and the 64oz of water per day, water is a key component to the diet it fills you up so you do not eat as much also the first few weeks of the diet for most men you can lose double digits as most of the weight is water for women it is a little harder to get the same results. Optifast is made by the same people who make Benifiber which you need to use on this diet to keep regular. I have tappered off to 1 or 2 pounds per week will have the offical weight on monday as that is when I check in. The great thing about this diet the doctor part is covered by most insurance company, you only pay out of pocket for the drinks.
As for how I do it, I got tired of not fitting into booths at resturants and checking chairs to see if they are sturdy enough to hold me, And then there is the problem of steeringwheel in my Trans Am resting on my gut. I had a major wakeup call when I became dieabetic, have been taken off of one dieabetic med so far
Buckeye - Ironic you came up with that list. While I was looking at another forum, I thought of a solution to a repetitive problem we have out here, and an opportunity for the Chief.
If he would initiate a "Grits Exclusive Export Program" GEEPs, he could enhance the NC economy, improve the culinary base, and resolve the continuing California stability problems. Since the Chief has such influence with the NS, they could export the grits out here. We could cover the hillsides and desolate areas with them. That would be an immediate resolution to the fire, and mudslide problems. It would also add significant stabilization in the event of earthquakes. The only downside would be the inevitable smell. But, there arn't that many people out there anyway. And the folks in 'Bakersfield, would feel right at home.
Don
Overnight low of 54, now 63 in Jacksonville, FL. Madge came home from an overnight sleep test and asked at 8:00 A.M. if she could buy a Christmas tree. Our first in 3 or 4 years as we are not usually in town after Christmas Day. After a half hour search of the disaster area-garage-found a tree stand but trunk of tree was too big too fit in the ring. An hour later with much trimming with an electric saw got the tree into the stand. Then another half hour to finagle it to make it stand up. Now in the house. Not where Madge wanted it but I think it will do. First set of exams were fine. Final grades: 8 A's, 1 B, 4 C's, 2 D's, 1 F, and 1 FN for quitting class without filing withdrawal form in time. Just hope Tuesday class and tomorrow's class do half as well. Trains still on back burner as my ambition has got up and went.
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL Ride Amtrak. It's the only way to fly!!!
Just completed cleaning the driveway, the walk to the house and about 600 feet of sidewalk of white powdery clean snow. Wow! What a great life we have here in Buckeyeland. If I had time today, I would put the trains on the track outside and sit out there and drink some hot adult beverages.
fife - Most homeless people, as you will be in a couple hours, bring their own blankets to the shelter.
If we are going to nominate the Chief for President, we will need a Northerner to balance the ticket. Someone that is sane would be a good starting point. Someone that doesn't let fruits and nuts bother him. Ah!! Doug, not the grump, sounds like the ideal candidate. Of course, Laz is the Secretary of Defense and Doug Murphy will be the Secretary of Transportation, since he rides the train everyday to work.
Chief - I have completed my list of items that you need to do in the first 100 days for Roseyville:
You will be re-elected for sure. Speaking of re-election, we need to get started on your next campaign.
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
Chief for President! There's still time to form a nominating committee in Illinois at least.
Good morning from a cold and grey Pearl Harbor Day in Crystal Lake, where I spent a delightful hour shoveling the driveway very early - a good workout. Just enough snow fell last night to slop things up - glad I'm not going to the office today. It got down to 0 degrees last eve - earliest 0 in years - so much for global warming. Last night after church services, the elders updated us a bit about our pastor transition - he's leaving at the end of the month. I hope to work on the layout later - got some Christmas parties tonight for volunteers at church.
It was magic corn that made the reindeer fly. One of the last things the Winter Warlock had in his pockets.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good Morning !
First, Happy Pearl Harbor Day! Its hard to imagine the sacrifice our parents/relatives/friends mad during those trying times. We are certainly blessed to have been born when we were!
Second, I want to thank everyone for all the comments regarding Chris. Yep, I'm extremely proud of him. Just wish we would have been blessed with more.
Rainy weekend coming up = train room work! Got the phanthom Big Boy back, we had a brief celebration, and a couple of drinks, I had "high balls". Thought may have gotton the memory module with it, but didn't. Now just waiting for the Legacy.
Tonight is "Bunco" night! (12 women meet monthly and play this dice game). So got everything "looking good" in the train room. May go play pool tonight. Did have a minor situation come about, the side rods on our 0-4-0 switcher came undone. So need to see about getting that taken care of tonight.
CSXect - Your really doing great! Lots of admiration your way. Keep it up, no cheating!
Fife - Your REALLY going to get in a lot of trouble! I can see it coming! You'll loose the wifes support on this real soon, be careful!! You may find your titey-whities sprayed with a strange powder or other uncomfortable substance! Payback can be tough, once you loose the full support. I cant imagine you could get very much snow in the frilley things and sling-shots.
The morning national NEWS on NBC, just did a thing about the "pounding" the west coast is getting, 40 foot waves, mud slides, thousands or rescues......... I sure don't know where they are getting the information!! The local news announced 15 minutes ago the "worst" is over, approximately .5-1.5 inches in rain overnight. No rescues, maximum 12 foot waves, everything normal. Anyway the mudslides may not occur for as long as a week or even a month from now as the water seeps into the ground.
Chief - Now that the mayoral office has been achieved, what are the next political ambitions? Or, is Roseyville going to be undergoing changes as a result the new management?
Thanks again for all the comments, and hope everyone has a great day and wonderful weekend!!
Good Morning to Everyone!
It has been around 2F when I left for work the last two mornings, in central Pennsylvania. Sounds like most of you are living in the tropics!
Morning all
Off today ! Don’t go back till next Thursday nightshift. Cold 28F and overcast. Weather is either snow or rain. Like the rest of you some chores to do. I want to get the trusses up on the garage addition while I’m off. To be back in the high 40’s first of the week.
Don- Tell the boy we on the forum are proud of him, my guess is he’ll roll his eyes but appreciate it and not let you know.
Fife-Keep on guard
Hats off to all Vets and servicemen and women, and their loved ones.
Got to go
May God bless
Good Morning All,
fifedog-the plot thickens. I would expect a sneak attack.
The s##w missed us. weatherman said the storm split and went north and south of us. I am not disappointed. Weather for sat. looks ok and so we are heading to toledo for a visit with my 92 yr,old aunt. she does ok for that age. ailing but still gets around.
Today is Pearl Harbor day and I am old enough to remember that awful war.my mother lost her only brother,I will never forget when she got that phone call. Although I seem to be forgetting other things an a regular bases. Later,,Sir James
"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
Morning Y'all!
For the weather, check Rich's post, same here. I tried posting a few minutes ago, but this computor is giving me fits. Anyway, Got lots to do this weekend. I am on call, so hopefully they will leave me alone long enough to get some work done. The honey do list is extensive. Got to bale pine straw, rake old PS out of beds and replace with baled. Then I have bushes to trim and trees to cut down.
I also have a few chores inside, so again, I hope they leave me alone so that I can take care of these items and get some trains in. Getting ready for the inlaws to visit. Anyway, I hope everyone has a blessed weekend.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Buckeye Riveter wrote: Greetings from beautiful Ohio, where it is 28 degrees and snowing. I'm heading out to shovel the driveway and sidewalks. Just returned from a road trip to Joplin, MO. Chief, the used Ohio National Guard scarlet and gray uniforms, are heading your way. BTW, I need several parking tickets fixed and could you as Mayor help me get my welfare checks increased so I have more money. With all I did to help you get elected, it is the least you can do for me. Don, your boy will be blessed by his act of kindness. Brent, forget those ski pants. Buy insulated gore-tex fishing bibs. fife - I like your new avatar. Who is that in the photo? I sure wished I had time to camp out this weekend. No bugs to bother you as you sit around the campfire sipping hot adult beverages.
Greetings from beautiful Ohio, where it is 28 degrees and snowing. I'm heading out to shovel the driveway and sidewalks.
Just returned from a road trip to Joplin, MO.
Chief, the used Ohio National Guard scarlet and gray uniforms, are heading your way. BTW, I need several parking tickets fixed and could you as Mayor help me get my welfare checks increased so I have more money. With all I did to help you get elected, it is the least you can do for me.
Don, your boy will be blessed by his act of kindness.
Brent, forget those ski pants. Buy insulated gore-tex fishing bibs.
fife - I like your new avatar. Who is that in the photo?
I sure wished I had time to camp out this weekend. No bugs to bother you as you sit around the campfire sipping hot adult beverages.
Mornin' boys. For weather in the Mid-Atlantic region, see mitchie.
THIS JUST IN...
DATELINE - Fifedog's house somewhere in the MD burbs
Another "salvo" has been fired in the laundry wars. Apparently one of the princesses had a short memory the night before, and again pulled out an obscene pile of towels, put it to the side, and proceeded to due their laundry. So, while the father figure was outside venting his frustrations while shoveling the driveway, almost like the GRINCH, (narate like Boris Karloff if you will) he got a wonderful awful idea! He dashed down the cellar, and went to the dryer, pulled out some select pieces of the princesses' attire. Then out to the front lawn to finish his plot, he filled their hip-huggers, designer form-fitters, and frilly sling-shots. And when he was done he looked in aw at his feat, for there were two snow princesses to greet the high-school bus near the street.
Just in case you were wondering, there was no return volley, for the father figure hid fifey's titey-whities.
All have a good day.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is snowing. 34 degrees. Going up to 40 today with a change to rain and warmer the next few days. Cold weather is moving to the South.
Today I am staying home and enjoying the weather thru the window. Looks pretty on the trees. I'll run trains this afternoon and clean up the train room. Good day for it. Glad I got the shopping done yesterday.
Dining car is here and it's time for breakfast. Later.
Y'all hve a great Friday.
Chuck
Good morning all,
It is cold again in SE Indiana. Train show starts Saturday at historical society. Got my standard gauge switches (210s) that I won off eBay. My wife was not too impressed until I told her they were originally made in the 1920s or 30s. I hope to test them out soon. I went to bed early and got a good rest. Just the usual fare on the dining car this morning. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Hey I just report the weather, don't mean I like it...
54 today going to 78 then 83 tomorrow....I'll take some o' dat Snohizo and cold yuz giz got. Could use a little Christmas weather here.....
Little one got progress reports form school...very ugly..long talk last night, I think she'll recover...
Remember today: 7 December....and all the heroes from that day and WWII
CSXect... I don't know how you do it! How much have you lost so far? I need to shed 10 lbs, and in all honesty all I really need to do is become more active, walk, workout, anything to get my stagnant body in action. The master bathroom remodel helped shed 6 lbs, so I guess it helped there too.BTW - Congrats on what you've accomplished so far!Chief - Becareful my friend... Susan has an Uncle that is very overweight. His doctors told him he has to lose 125lbs or he is going to die. Last year when he came up for Susan's Mom's funeral was the first time I saw him, when we were down for Susan's Uncle Funeral (not the same guy) he looked to be a bit thinner, hopefully he can get it all off, nice fella.Susan's going to be quite upset with me when she gets home tonight. I was supposed to have the bathroom nearly complete, but I haven't worked on it. Wednesday we had the big snow and yesterday I put some garland up on the mantle, dusted the family room, moved the CD tower to the basement, and vacuumed - so maybe she won't be too mad! Have to stop at the LHS to pick up the rest of the track for the Christmas layout. I don't think I'll have it ready for under the tree this year, so it will just stay in the trainroom till I'm ready to start the main layout. Track I got isn't enough to get started on the main layout...
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Morning to All,
Brrrrr. 19 degrees outside, supposed to warm up over the weekend. Hope it will melt the driveway and get rid of what came down after I finished with the snow blower. Not enough to fire up the snowlower again, but enough to cover the pavement and make walking down to get the newspaper a dicey trek. Good thing the driveway is not too steep.
Better get going. Got to go to work and interview a young lady who is finishing p her student teaching. Then will leave work about 9:30 and head home to make the trip to Sight & Sound.
Take care,
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Good Morning O-gaugers
26 F. "Wintery mix", i.e; freezing rain/light snow here in the mountains of Banner Elk at 5:20 a.m. Falling on top of yesterdays snow/sleet. Roads are slick---schools delayed. But old retired farts do not have to venture far from the fireplace.
Four-lane U.S. highway 421 is closed for "Black Ice" between Deep Gap, N.C. and Wilkesboro---Wilkes Mountain at the Continental Divide has a 8% grade which is impossible to negotiate when coated with ice.
Shipped off two steamers to Jeff Sohn for painting/redecorating as Southern Railway units. Atlas undecorated 0-6-0 and Lionel 2-8-8-2 Mallet.
Well here it is another funfilled snowy drive to work changing over to freezing rain later in the day.
Chief, my doctor and nutrionist both told me to never go to a buffet ever again, and if I do find myself in that situation only get one plate and fill it with stuff that is good for you(veggies) and then not go thru the line again. Fortunetly I like stuff like brussel sprouts, broccoli and califlour but my weekness is bourbonstreet chicken, fried catfish, hushpuppies, pizza and hamburgers because of this I am avoiding Golden Corale and CICI's pizza.
this moring I weighed 333 hope I can stay this light till monday evening. Not missing food that much which is a good thing.
Evening Everyone. We had our JV Football Banquet tonight. I had plenty of cheese taters, maceronii and cheese, cream corn, and fried chicken.
Still waiting for my MTH big boy to come.
"Lionel trains are the standard of the world" - Jousha Lionel Cowen
Got controll panel ready for TMCC. Then ran trains for an hour only one wreck, need to look at some sort of breakers for my post war ZW'S before I burn up a board in the new trains.Time to go to work, have a good night all.
Jason
B&O = Best & Only
Sir James, Chewy said "Bark!" Thought I'd pass that on! Hey, come on over for an Italian Ice! Ice is free, just need to add your favorite flavoring! If it's a full moon, I think we have some Alpo!?
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
EVENING ALL
Brutus your sleet is going to be here overnite as snow. We reached about 29 today with sun that melted the snow just in time for more. I guess we're rotating the stock. I addressed christmas cards today still have to sign them, my wife writes the notes after I finish my part.Sad how many have passed on to a new address. They are in a good place but we still miss them. I had time today to run some trains but its always what should I run. at least with BCRs now I can run my favorite brand more. It was always better run that to charge the battery. Good nite Chewy, Sir james
Brutus wrote: G'Night Chief - I won't call late again, forgot about that time zone thingy.
G'Night Chief - I won't call late again, forgot about that time zone thingy.
No problem. Ended up staying up to 1 AM EST. Just don't call before 9 AM EST. Later
Cold today and for some reason we are having sleet and freezing rain, guess there is a warm air mass involved - great fun driving home from work in the dark. Lucky I put a bunch of sandbags in the back of the truck yesterday.
Don- that is really great, be proud of your son!
Had training today plus a party for my friend Dave Kempf who actually retired a couple years ago. He came back for a year on contract, paid his old salary but still drawing retirement too, and used the money to put a big addition on his house and stuff, so it was basically free! He's a good guy and very smart. Anyway, he paid off the work and decided not to renew the contract - going back to being a full-time retired. He said he is so busy being retired he barely has time for work!
Got my reindeer car - the last preorder item from earlier this year. Also got a few more pieces of gargraves flex track (phantom tinplate) and a gg operating section/uncoupler section with the uncoupler up at one end for in front of a lumber mill in the near future. No OT so plan to go to a TCA train show Saturday, pay my local dues too, and maybe also check out a store called Marty's that is apparently pretty close to my house. Then I want to work on the Christmas layout with kids, so need to go to Michaels. Finally I need to get back to working on the basement. I intend to put up a bunch of insulation. We'll see.
dbaker48 wrote:I'm going to take this opportunity to BRAG. One of my son's friends live with his grandmother, as does a 21 yr old cousin, (of the friend) and parents. Family has had a lot of issues, and financial problems as well. Anyway, the 21 yr old was killed this past weekend in a motorcycle accident. Unknown to us, Chris went to his Credit Union deposited his check, and withdrew spending money, and $100 extra. He took the $100, and gave it to his friend to help with the funeral. The friend had him give it directly to the Grandmother. This all happened yesterday, I found out this evening. I sure am proud of him! On our way to the train club tonight he told me about it, and asked if "I" thought it was OK ?!?! He told me that he slightly knew the 21 yr old, and he was kinda of a Thug, but he really felt sorry for the family and their pain. Just had to share, I am so proud !!
I'm going to take this opportunity to BRAG. One of my son's friends live with his grandmother, as does a 21 yr old cousin, (of the friend) and parents. Family has had a lot of issues, and financial problems as well. Anyway, the 21 yr old was killed this past weekend in a motorcycle accident. Unknown to us, Chris went to his Credit Union deposited his check, and withdrew spending money, and $100 extra. He took the $100, and gave it to his friend to help with the funeral. The friend had him give it directly to the Grandmother. This all happened yesterday, I found out this evening. I sure am proud of him! On our way to the train club tonight he told me about it, and asked if "I" thought it was OK ?!?! He told me that he slightly knew the 21 yr old, and he was kinda of a Thug, but he really felt sorry for the family and their pain. Just had to share, I am so proud !!
Don - You have every right to be proud. Chris sounds like a great young man.
Evening All - Been pretty busy with work. Roads were pretty dicey yesterday. Not too bad today. We had about 4-5 inches of Snohizo here in G'burg. Pretty cold out still.
Tomorrow the Mrs. and I are headed to Lancaster/Strasburg to Sight & Sound for their Miracle of Christmas show and then to Miller's Smorgasboard. My Mom & Dad were supposed to go but Mom was afraid it would be too long of a day for her. Her back is giving her fits after her open heart surgery. Dr. said it is not unusal given that they had to crack her chest open. They were to go by bus leaving at 10:00 AM and not returning till after 8:00 PM. We will just meet the group at theater and follow them to the restaurant.
Hope to get some train time in Saturday. Mrs is going out with girlfriends.
Have a great evening.
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