ChiefEagles wrote: rtraincollector wrote: Chiefs new pickup truck Dr. John met up with chief and chief was driving a new F-350 4X4 cab and a half pick-up truck. Dr. John ask him where he got the new truck. Chief says may lou gave it to him. DR. John says I knew she was sweet on you but didn't know she was that much. Chief goes last night marry lou came by and picked me up and she took me out on the bayou and parked the truck . we got out and next thing she did was take all her clothes off and said I could have anything I wanted seeing the clothes was to small I took the truck . Not me, I'm a Chevy man. I'd ah taken the clothes.
rtraincollector wrote: Chiefs new pickup truck Dr. John met up with chief and chief was driving a new F-350 4X4 cab and a half pick-up truck. Dr. John ask him where he got the new truck. Chief says may lou gave it to him. DR. John says I knew she was sweet on you but didn't know she was that much. Chief goes last night marry lou came by and picked me up and she took me out on the bayou and parked the truck . we got out and next thing she did was take all her clothes off and said I could have anything I wanted seeing the clothes was to small I took the truck .
Chiefs new pickup truck
Dr. John met up with chief and chief was driving a new F-350 4X4 cab and a half pick-up truck. Dr. John ask him where he got the new truck. Chief says may lou gave it to him.
DR. John says I knew she was sweet on you but didn't know she was that much.
Chief goes last night marry lou came by and picked me up and she took me out on the bayou and parked the truck . we got out and next thing she did was take all her clothes off and said I could have anything I wanted seeing the clothes was to small I took the truck .
Not me, I'm a Chevy man. I'd ah taken the clothes.
Love that Southern Gentleman !!!!!
Hi, all. Thought I'd pop in a minute. It's been a busy summer so I've not had much time to visit the coffee pot. I'm sure everyone else has a lot going on, too. Maybe I'll get back into trains when the weather cools off.
Had a great time today having lunch with Chief and Dennis - we had about three hours to visit. Wish it could have been longer. We took the nickle tour of downtown Prattville (which didn't take long! ). Dennis got our picture together, which I'm sure he'll post soon. (Hint! Hint!)
Hope everyone is well. Until later!
As Chief mentioned, it was a good time getting together with the CTT Southern Division. Dr. John is first rate. Chief, I emailed some photos to you. I would have included the shots of the mill, but for some reason, computer does not like to send more than a shot or two at a time. As for Prattville, it is a nice place. Lots of old, southern style charm. The mill I mentioned is right on the banks of the river and was built way back before the war of northern agression. I took some photos as I think it would be great to model for the layout.
John B., welcome back. I have not had a chance to check the last few days of posts, so I have not read yours yet, but will go back and read. It is great to have you back on. Your quick wit and humor are a blessing, and much appreciated.
I will pray for all needs, but I will have to go back and read the last few days worth of posts. Y'all know how to keep things busy here. Usually, the summer months bring a slow down. Guess everyone is staying indoors with the high temps. outside.
God Bless,
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
ChiefEagles wrote: [Just spent a little time on the phone with Dr. John. Good to chat with him. No word from Dennis. Tried his cell but he never turns it on except to make a call. Right, Dr. John and I plan an early lunch and get together. Dr. John is having like an outdoor festival [with things like hunting and fishing and etc] tomorrow afternoon. Later
[Just spent a little time on the phone with Dr. John. Good to chat with him. No word from Dennis. Tried his cell but he never turns it on except to make a call. Right, Dr. John and I plan an early lunch and get together. Dr. John is having like an outdoor festival [with things like hunting and fishing and etc] tomorrow afternoon. Later
Chief, Nothing personal about leaving the phone off. In my profession, I seem to get called quite a bit. When I go to be with friends and I am not on call, the phone goes off, as does the pager. Both were safe in the car. Timing is everything, and while Chief and Dr. John were in the process of making final plans, I called on the other line. Anyway, great to catch up.
PS: Doug, glad you are safe and were able to control your stop. I had a similar incident about 50 yards before getting on Card Sound Rd. going to the Florida Keys. For those who have not been, this particular road is a two lane with no shoulder. If you go off the road, you are in the mangroves.....alligator country
"Lionel trains are the standard of the world" - Jousha Lionel Cowen
magicman710 wrote:My brother came to my house today due to his girl friend going out of town. His face has gone down alot, probably 90%, and looks like he only had a few scratches now. I just thought telling yall his condition was more imporatant that our social affairs.
Glad he is doing well. You really have a way with words .
Thanks, John
csxt30 wrote: magicman710 wrote:My brother came to my house today due to his girl friend going out of town. His face has gone down alot, probably 90%, and looks like he only had a few scratches now. I just thought telling yall his condition was more imporatant that our social affairs. Glad he is doing well. You really have a way with words .Thanks, John
Thanks John, though I dont really understand your second comment, is it good or bad?
Well Grovecity earned its nick name of Grovetucky today I went to Crackerbarrel to eat and was suprised to see the local Bluegrass musicians play out on the porch and there was a big crowed there to hear the music and to eat which made my day as I have been going to a church 3rd friday of the month to hear bluegrass and get a free meal well I did not go this time and missed it but today made up for it
The meal was not free today, I had the oldtimers breakfest which included a small bowl of grits which I added sweetner to before they were edible
Oh and a hot blond woman sat down next to me out on the porch and keep looking at me side ways and texting on her phone........maybe I had a hugh bugger hanging from my nose or something
THE GREAT SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN:
Good night
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Great pic, Chief - looks like you guys had a nice visit!
Jefelectric - my wife yells at me for feeding Chewy peanut butter and pieces of cheese or burgers etc. I mentioned the icecream and she said some places have special icecream cones for dogs??? I'm gonna have to check into that!
Well, had a pretty good time at the wedding. Got there at 1PM and started ushing... They are Catholic, but went for the short version of the wedding, which only took about an hour. My baby sister is an opera singer/teacher and her husband was a jazz guitarist, so they had plenty of music at the church and at the reception. This was at a different country club. Had greens with pecans and bacon for a salad, then beef Wellington with a potato, and then a tiny sliver of cake (very disappointing!). Got a good visit with some cousins and aunt and uncle again. My brother and I started singing along to some Beatles songs the "background pianist" guy was playing which gave him a big thrill and mortified our kids! Our whole table was clapping and singing along pretty soon and having a great time - everybody else thought we were nuts. Then the Soulard Blues Band started up and they were good, but there was only about a 20 by 20 ft dance area for 200 people?! Anyway, danced with my daughter while my son and wife did a turn, then got out about 8:30 after saying goodbye to some folks.
Welcome, Scott!
John - Hop on a fast freight and get over here, 'cause we have mint chocolate icecream in the freezer! YUM!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
lionroar88 wrote:Mitch - no I didn't make it... Hopefully I'll make it on Monday... tonight and tomorrow I have to work on getting the house ready for Susan's graduation celebration tomorrow... so much to do... If you want it go ahead and pick it up. I'm going to York in October and will be able to get one then.
Mitch - no I didn't make it... Hopefully I'll make it on Monday... tonight and tomorrow I have to work on getting the house ready for Susan's graduation celebration tomorrow... so much to do... If you want it go ahead and pick it up. I'm going to York in October and will be able to get one then.
Brent - I decided against getting another black 1688. I will probably look for a gray one at York.
Not sure he is open Monday. I think just Tues. to Saturday.
Take care,
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Morning Folks,
Up early for a Sunday Morning. Been playing on the internet and checking on the forum. Have to go make a fresh pot. Today we will head to DC after church to help our son finish moving into his apartment near American University. Have to take him a few more things and then take his truck to my brothers house. My brother lives close to the MARC rail commuter line from DC to Baltimore, and is not terribly far from the Greenbelt DC Metro stop.
Mornin' all! Yep
a morning person.
Scott Welcome! As you know any friend of John...
is subject to great scrutiny. Kidding, we won't hold John against you.
The Armada Fair was great fun yesterday. 2-1/2 year old wanted to ride the kiddie scrambler all by herself...she loved it. Yep the first ride o' the day was the train. She went on most rides by herself...except the big slide. Dad went on the big slide with her, she's still too short. My sister had their nephew for the day, about the same age as mine, they had great fun together. Finally someone her own age to play with.
Brisket turned out ok...smoker heat element was giving me fits...IT'S FIXED NOW!
Kurt
ChiefEagles wrote:THE GREAT SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN:Good night
Morning all,
A finer group of folks would be hard to find. If any of you in Southern Ohio, call me, my bride sets a fine meal.
Started working on the 785 coaler last night that my friend gave me. After untangling the cable, it took right off. Some minor cleaning and it is ready for the table
Got to go
Jim
ChiefEagles wrote: THE GREAT SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN:
THREE OF MY FAVORITE GREAT SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN:
Glad you guys got together and had a good time.
Good morning from New England. Fall like temps here this weekend and it feels kinda nice. My B&M boxcar conversion project has gone bad. The decals are still visible under several coats of gloss and flat clear. Perhaps I should strip it and make it into the first annual OTTS club car.
Busy day today. Have a nice Sunday all.
Doug M. best wishes for a speedy recovery. Sorry to hear that you are in pain. As long as your eye heales properly, it's all worth it.
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cool, sunny 58 degrees. Rain missed us this morning. Going up to 78, today with a chance of a thundershower.
Today, I have a few things to do, but nothing major. If the weather hold good, then I'll be outside enjoying it. If not, I will run trains this afternoon. I need to do some dusting in the train room again. Not much else new on the train scene. Trying to fill the piggy bank for the October Show in Berea. Will be there on the 6th. Anybody else going ??
Dining car is rolling in. Time for breakfast. Later.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
Good Morning Everyone !!
Nice picture, looks like they had a nice time !!
Chuck : keep piling it in the kitty for the train show in Oct. I'll be there & even have the day off before !!
ChiefEagles wrote: THE GREAT SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN:Good night
Hope everyone has a nice day !!
Morning everyone. Quick stop by on way to church. Got home and got plenty of rest for a change. Needed it as I am on call this week. I have some work to get done around the house this afternoon. Hope to get some train time in later.
Jim F., don't feed a dog regular ice cream. They do indeed have a special ice cream for dogs called "Frosty Paws". Usually it is found in the "Specialty ice cream section". Dogs can't digest regular ice cream properly.
Doug, have a speedy recovery with the eye.
Mornin' boys. Looks like Doug M. has sent us his rainy weather from Chicago.
mitchie - Thanks for the fresh brew. You're too good to me. Those cats that close up the joint kill me with just adding new grounds...
broadyt.c.g.--->. Question: does csxt30 help himself to your thermos and lunchbox like he does everybody else here...? The man eats like he has a tateworm...
Chief- Looks like you fellows had a nice gathering. Glad to see you made it out of the swamp.
Good Morning All from NE Ohio
where its a cool 60 deg with it being a cloudy, rainy day.
We have been very busy working at the museum with adding track to the 3rd leg of the O gauge layout. As of today, we have one loop (still only temp track) running on all three legs. It takes over 4 minutes at full speed to make one lap around the layout.
And work is well under way on the S gauge part of the layout also!
Today we will start bending some of the GG track that we have for 072 curves.
All OTTS members - don't forget next Saturday is the OTTS picnic and next Sunday is the train show at Parma UAW Hall.
I am a person with a very active inner child. This is why my wife loves me so. Willoughby, Ohio - the home of the CP & E RR. OTTS Founder www.spankybird.shutterfly.com
jaabat wrote:My B&M boxcar conversion project has gone bad. The decals are still visible under several coats of gloss and flat clear. Perhaps I should strip it and make it into the first annual OTTS club car.
My B&M boxcar conversion project has gone bad. The decals are still visible under several coats of gloss and flat clear. Perhaps I should strip it and make it into the first annual OTTS club car.
WHY? It was a B&M converstion bought by B&M. Just decal over it.
Morning. Slept good. Turned A/C down and pulled up the sheet and the termo blanket. Woke up and room was cold. Ran to A/C and turned it up. then ducked back under covers. Now up. Had planned to go to Dr. John's Church but got to get ready for store and pack up. Fly out this PM. Got big seats from Charlotte to RDU [35 minutes]. No big seats on little jet from here to Charlotte. Got exit row so extra leg room. Flight here, no one next to me so had two seats to spread out. Maybe same today. Hope our friends in the mid-west are OK with all the big rains. Later
I have been pretty busy lately and have lots of catching up to do on the Coffee Pot but I want to introduce folks to
The Newest OTTS Member
Our grandson:
Zachary Grant Roberts
Born: August 14, 2007 2:11AM
Weight: 7 lbs, 7 ounces
Length: 20 inches
Here are a few pictures.
The proud parents.
Grandma Karen
Grandpa Greg
Above pictures were taken later Tuesday afternoon. I was allowed to hold Zachary when he was only about an hour old. That was INCREDIBLE! I didn't hold my children when they were that young.
Mother and baby are home now and doing fine.
Just to keep this somewhat train related, I already ordered his first train set. It is a special Christmas promotion that the company I work for is selling this year. A wood train set similar to the Brio items. We will most likely not give it to him until his first birthday or maybe wait until Christmas 2008.
CONGRATS. Spoil him and then give him back to parents. Now you have a train partner. One problem, that middle name.
Off to the store.
Cogratulations Doug !! You'll have a great partner now with a really great name !!
Congratulations, Greg !!!!!!!!!!!
Our newest member of OTTS.
Fine middle name.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/
Good Morning!
Went to the Lake Worth FL Train Show yesterday just south of the Palm Beach International Airport. Pretty good turnout even with little or no advertising by the Southern Division of the TCA, Arnie T. got grilled by members as to why there was almost NO advertising anywhere in Florida or in CTT mag. about the event, I just finished looking in the last two issues of CTT under events and NO information about the Lake Worth show.
Sold a few things at the show but expected a better turnout! Found a locmotive that I want to add to ny fleet at the show but didn't have enuff cash on hand for it so I am going to try buying it by mail from the guy. Did buy a Lionel signal light for $3.00, needs light bulbs, also bought another Reading boxcar(Atlas brand, my first modern Atlas in O gauge), got a part on order for one of my older Lionel steam locomotives from Brian the parts guy.
Weather here is like a clam bake in New England, you would think that you were the clam in the pot as it is that hot & humid here. Just hope that Hurrircane Dean don't head to Texas as they got more than enuff rain lately. Speaking of Texas how is Bob Nelson? Hope he didn't get flooded out!!
Lee F.
Good Morning/Afternoon All -
Doug - Good job regarding the blowout! That's really gets spooky with all the traffic. BTW yesterday when I was returning from La Jolla about 2pm, I couldn't believe the south bond traffic! It was bumper to bumper from Del Mar all the way up to Irvine. There just can't be any parking spots in SD, there were more cars than will fit. Or maybe it was workers going home from the weekend, in Mex.?
John Bakeer - Glad to see you back. You and Nick bring a civility to the forum, so you guys need to post more often for the neutralizing affect generated by our Grits ridden brethern.
Sir James - I had the same reaction when I attended the 30 yr reunion, too many old people, so left after 1/2 hour and havn't gone back. But, also the graduating class I was in had 2,000 kids. So you really didn't know anyone anyway.
CSXect - I'm curious how many times have you been back to Cracker Barrel looking for that blond?
The Great Southern Gentleman - Ok, Chiefie is in the middle, now who's who?
Scott - Most of the guys here are full of a lot of hot air, so when you want the real story, I will be glad to fill you in. My posts are always, accurate, informative, and timely. AND I DON'T YOUSE GRITS. Seriously, welcome to a great group!!!
Nick - That room has taken NO time at all. When are we having a party?
John F - E-town Fair? How many people attend? You, Jean, Paul & family, G-Kids, a couple of horses, hmmm a real home town event. Really, sounds like it would be a very enjoyable event. More time spent with friends than anything else. (Jealous). Looked up a picture of the Mikado, really looks great! Sure am glad I dont live as close to all those train stores as you do. I would be in BIG trouble.
WOW a lot to respond too!!
Mike - You might need an insurance policy, those games could really be tough. Soccer is so emotional !!!
Congrats Greg M - Looks like Zach has a great set of parents, Is he the first Grandchild? Really nice pictures!!!! Regarding the name - We are neutral here.
Spanky - Great firetrucks, and tremendous entry!!!! What is the overall layout plan for the club looking like now?
Havn't hear much from Roy, in a while. Hope they are drying out!
Doug take care of the eye, and won't say anything about all the work on the web.
Chief - Going back and reviewing the previous posts on soundboard. Going to put soundboard down today!!!
Worked in train room till 1am, I am extremely anxious to see if the track is going to fit as planned! Maybe find out in the next day or two. Might even post a picture later, see how it goes. Glad to hear the Legacy and BB are put off a little.
Hope everyone has a great day!!!
Don
Gongrats on the baby. My little brakeman is 19 months. The cutest thing is when he bangs on the basement gate and yells Woo-Woo's and I have to take him down and run the trains for him. Having a little girl in November can't afford a Lionel Girls Set so the Williams set is looking good. Good thing too now when the wife yells about the trains I keep bringing in the house 1 sentence is all I need "It's for the Baby"
"Daddy I want this one"
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