Finally got wife to go with me to see the Bourne Ultimatum. ITS A MUST. You need to see the other two, if you haven't, before you go. Wife just saw the first two on TV this month. She said it was one of the best movies she has ever seen. You will definitely not go back for popcorn refills [our super tubs come with refills] nor will you go "pee". If you do, you will miss a lot. From the minute the movie starts to the end. James Bond and Indiana Jones can not compete. They say this is the last one. Wife says, "No."
Hot!! Thunder in the distance. Black clouds in the horizion. Please rain!!!!!!!!
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Went to the train shop with the wife yesterday. Was pretty nice family outing. Nothing really jumped out and yelled "must have" so went home empty handed.
Finaly go to take the old Harley out. Finished putting it back together last week but with all the rain could'nt take it out for test runs. It ran beutiful except for the typical things. Had to stop a couple of times to tighting things up that came loose due to the vibration. Was cloudy all day so I stayed close to home cause it looked like rain. But it didn't and when I took it back to the shop the sun came out (no surprise).
Buckeye Riveter wrote:Yes, Jim, Mrs. Orr's place is moving to Millersburg, PA. They were given large tax breaks by the Mayor of Millersburg and free beer. They are supposed to open a new place named, "THE BEAR BOTTOM INN".
We can even put them on our town FERRY. The ROARING BULL.
Check it out....
http://www.millersburg.com/
laz57
Here's the Ferry Boat schedule
http://www.millersburg.com/VisitorInformation/FerryOperations.aspx
Afternoon All !
What a morning here. Got up early as usual, 5:30, so I can sit on the patio and enjoy my first cup of coffee. The only difference this morning was the very slight rumble of thunder in the distance. I figured that it would be the usual stuff, a mountain t'storm drifted into the valley and would soon poop out. Boy was I ever wrong ! We had a thunder storm, the likes of which is an extreme rarity around here, more like the ones that Florida is known for. Flash flood warnings, the whole nine yards. I thought for sure the gutters and downspouts wouldn't handle the rain since it had been so long since rain and dry as a popcorn f**t, but no problems. My grandson, 2yo, spent the night with us last nite and it didn't seem to bother him at first. We were going thru the family room to the patio door to watch the rain when there was a hellacious lightining bolt and similtainious thunder clap. I thought he was going to climb up my legs like a little spider monkey it scared him so much. We ended up running the trains in an effort to kinda offset the continuing thunder. We had fun anyway, think I just mite have a "Certified Train Nut" in the family. Me, I'm just plain "Nuts" and really like trains. I just had to throw that in because if I didn't one of you guys would.
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Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Doug did you ever get started on the match stick trolley or are you waiting till this winter when its good and cold out for a inside task?
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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cnw1995 wrote:Here is a great quote from a William D. Middleton (IMHO the dean of all writers on traction) article in the premiere issue of Trains 'Classic' from 1999 that shows why I love trolleys and interubans.... Isn't this just great writing: "The pungent odor of grinding brakeshoes. The unique smell of ozone from the traction motors, the characteristic whining of traction-motor gearing, changing in pitch as speed increased. The 'lung-a-lung-alung-alunga' of the air compressor under the floor. The occasional 'crack' of circuit breaker. The wailing air horns as the cars flew through the countryside."
I agree a complete word video with sound!!!
Here I sit at the computer show at the LA County Fairgrounds. Using Wi-Fi, very boring show!! 1 hour to go, will start packing up early!
AGAIN - Want to thank you guys for the information I get from here it is really beneficial. Soundboard from the Chief, Wiring guidelines from Roy, Pwr Supply help from John. Bridge reminders from Doug. And a heck of a lot of encourgement. This is really great therapy. Sure hope I can help or do something as benefical to help someone else sometime. (Even appreciate Buckeye, the humor is great)
This will be the last show for awhile. Need to get the trains running!!! Some isolated reports of rain, and micro-bursts goin on. That will be great for the traffic going home. Think I will go check out ebay
Have great evening all.
Don
Beautiful day in rural Ohio. I finished the mowing and trimming. Got some time to sit under the big shade tree and relax. Just enjoyed the weather.
Dougdagrump...I'm up at 6 a.m. every day. I go out on the back deck for the first cup of coffee. Nice to know someone else likes to do that too.
Chuck
OK, I am going to try posting one more time here. I have been trying for the last 10 minutes and it keeps acting up.
Chief, you are right on about the Bourne movie. It was great.
Had a great day at church. Two great messages and then the book on the last movie was released today. Gets a lot of publicity, but we do have to keep things in thier proper perspective.
How about Warner Robins Georgia, Little League World Champs! This is the second in a row for a Georgia team. Must be something to those Grits!
Hope everyone has a blessed week.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Good evening all,
Insurance adjuster called, They must be really busy as I was given instructions to get fixed and replace. No inspection just certify damage was caused by storm by repair people. its a start.
Jim F. made my first purchase, a PS2, as other than golf I don't play much else and the grandsons don't need a PS3 at grandpa's.OH my daughter works part time at "R" us and they are running on genarators no a/c edison said they are busy with tornado damage and beside they did have their own power for now. as for the tv I want one soon just not up to that kind of shopping right now.So many brands,size, models, screen types;I just gave myself a headache.
I'll close for now, drop back 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
Yes chief, a lightning strike. blew out appliances, we have open electrial circuits in the house,they will need to be found. I am very happy to say NO FIRE.And you can be proud of the folks on this forum for their many kind words.
Sir James
Sir James, glad the insurance company is working on getting your house back in order, with most of the work by you and your contractors. Hope things continue to go smoothly. One thought, our electrical EMC offers a whole house surge protection, you may want to see if your electrical company does too.
To everyone out there weathering storms, prayers go out to you. We don't watch much TV these days, so I am mostly oblivious to current storms, etc. We seem to have had storms every night these past few days. Took a few trees out and I have to break out the chainsaw when I get off call to take care of them. Have plenty of yard work to do, but at least the temps have dropped into the high two digits instead of the 100+ of the past few weeks.
Everyone be safe.
dennis
Evening All (Morning?)
On night shift and on break.
Hope all are doing OK with the storms and all. Luckly no fires. I was in Heath Ohio when the tornado sirens went off. Several folks at the retreat center I was at were unaware of what the sirens were for so I herded them to the tornado shelter. Weather was ugly for a bit. Lots of rain real fast. Southern Ohio was spared the storms.
Not much training this weekend. Hopefully get to do some on my days off Monday through Thursday this week. Going to take the Franklin off and put the new to me 290 pulling a my 650 passenger cars I think, love the 718 mail car.
Going to Glacier National Park in a few weeks, looking forward to just a vacation. Any suggestions on things to see?
Well need to check on a few things, check back in later.
God bless
Jim
Good morning all.
Fifey was right. Thing 1 was more interested in the vendors at the ball game, and had an 8th inning meltdown because I wouldn't buy him an ice cream. He and his brother did enjoy their peanuts, sodas, waters, pretzels, and foam fingers though...
Not much else going on here. So happy to be back at work. And I'm not kidding!!!
Time for some tea.
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a beautiful 60 degrees. Sunny skies and clear. Going up to 84, today with sunshine all day.
Today is a typical Monday. I have a few errands to run and things to do around the house. I plan on enjoying the nice weather, later. Got all the yard work done. Not much time for trains today. It's hard to believe that this is the last week of August, already. This summer has gone by fast. It has been a hot one.
Good Morning....Jim. Glad to be back at work, huh ?
Well, Dining Car has rolled in and is well stocked. Breakfast.
Y'all have a great Monday.
Yes I am glad to be at work, Chuck. I just don't much enjoy the never ending whining and bickering, and mayhem that 3 kids under 7 years of age bring to the table. Here it's nice and quiet. I can have my breakfast in peace, and not hear the crashing, tinkling noises that I rely on to track the where abouts of Thing 1 and Thing 2, as well as there nefarious older sister.
On a lighter note, check out the following link to an eBay auction. These trains are over 55 years old, have never been run, and look like they were just made yesterday. Isn't it hard to believe that this type of stuff even exists after all these years?! I'll bid as high as $4,000. It could get hairy, but I'd like to trade up!
2343 Auction
'Morning boys & girls
Starting out to be another hot & humid one today. Rained off & on all weekend to add to the misery and no appreciable accumilation to be had.
Got my dining car for my PE. I need the baggage combo and the main PE set for my Christmas layout. It was an interesting day at the LHS. Got a first hand application on the ZW and the bricks. I think I'll stick to the PW ZW & KW. I'm starting to like that TMCC though. Next Saturday I'll be learning to make rocks...should be interesting.
Had my cup o joe today, now off to the races. Hopeful that the Ohizoinans & Michiagans r ok.
Be Safe
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
Sturgeon-Phish wrote: Going to Glacier National Park in a few weeks, looking forward to just a vacation. Any suggestions on things to see?
Jim, Glacier National Park is breathtaking. The Going to the Sun Highway is awesome. Hiking to one of the overnight huts is something I still would like to do. Spend some time in East Glacier watching the trains at the station. The East Glacier Lodge is something to see. Go inside and see "Rocky". In fact, all the lodges are really great architecture. Wished I was going with you. Watch out for the bears. They do have grizzlies that roam the woods and they like berries.
Jimmy A, those F3s are new!!!! BTW, he has Western Pacifics for sale, too. Looking at the underside it obvious that the center rail rollers are farther apart than today's rollers.
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
Good morning all,
It is cool this morning, but it is supposed to warm up this afternoon in SE Indiana. I was going to post yesterday, but we got a call yesterday telling us my wife's father had passed away. He had been in the Philippines the last six years with her brother, and he had been in declining health the past few years. He had a stroke in the last month and he had been in the hospital undergoing therapy. I guess his body was tired and he needed a rest. My wife is sad that he is gone, but relieved that he no longer has to endure what he was going thru anymore. Please keep her family in your thoughts and prayers.
I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Morning all!
Gonna be another warm one here today. Maybe 99?
Kids are off to first day of school. Daughter drove herself - what a concept!
Mike C. - Sorry for your loss. I am glad your wife is handling it well.
Jim A & Buckeye - that auction is not a good one for me. I would want to run it if I won!
Chief - redcaboose seems to think you have changed...
Gotta run - have a great day all!
Regards, Roy
Roy, did you read my reply about the decals?
I'd like to buy those minty trains on Ebay, then take them to York and smash them with a sledge hammer! How many heart attacks do you think that would induce?!! Give me a scratched up runner any day!
Your what hurts, Brent?
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Good morning from a sunny and pleasant Chicago where I am set to enjoy one of the slowest weeks of our year. Classes start Sept. 5, everyone wants to elongate their Labor Day weekend, I think I'm the only one here - but like Jim A, as much as I love the kids, I don't mind the break - even if it includes work. Have to remember to give the bride one occasionally... Not started with the matches yet, RT, waiting for a frost to get started.Mike C, I'm sorry about your loss. Hope your bride is doing well.
Mike C. our condolences for your family's loss.
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