CLOSED////////The Coffee Pot is still on and over 3 years. Here we gather as friends with trains.

[fifedog]

88 - Just got off the phone a little while ago with Tom.  That C&O cow & calf set...is yours.  We'll hash out a meet at my place in the very near future.

Laz57 - that NYC steamer is stylin'...

[dbaker48]

Zeke,

Doug, (San Diego) should be along soon, glad to have another left coaster on the pot. 

Still in York, havn't been able to post because of having blisters on my fingers from carrying all the bags.  Spent 1/2 day trying to figure out how to package for return trip, so far wrapping everything up in clothes and shipping empty boxes.

Will check out the Penn RR Museum tomorrow, then back home.

Sure appreciate the "TRUCE" during my visit here, 81 degrees today, better than home.

Would list all the new acquisitions but would take to long, may have to rent out the train room I have to pay for it all.  Going to have to get a layout built pretty soon.

Later

 

[ChiefEagles]

Well, Grandson on the way back to Wilmington.  Granddad had to hold him and get him to quiten down.  Tummy ache but that went away when he pooped in his dipper while Granddad held him.    Grandma got to change him.   Did show him a train video.  Ran trains before he came.  All Post Wars. [that should make Frank53 and Jim A happy]  Later

[dwiemer]

Evening everyone. Looks like y'all had fun at York. Glad we didn't have to get a bail collection going on the Pot. Also looks like the guys from CTT are not stuff shirts and will even allow their photo to be taken with a bunch of .....Yanks.

Had a good day, got up early to take care of some chores and get ready for early church. Like the Chief's our pastor did a great job with the VT issue. Makes one aware to have your house in order, you never know when.

Had to go in for a little bit this afternoon. Had a referral, but fortunately, we can wait and do it as a second case tomorrow. I am TiRED! After a good night sleep, will be able to give better care.

Time for bed, gotta get the kids to sleep and me too as 4am comes early.

God Bless,
Dennis

[Sturgeon-Phish]

Evening all

Glad you managed to stay out of trouble in York.  The diecast figures you got look neat Laz.  How tall are they?  You can always use more people on the layout.  

Beautiful day here sunny and warm.  Had to go to urgent care sinus infection or strep throat, Dr unsure but prescribed antibiotoics.  Bleh, first time on medicine in a couple of years.  Oh well that is a blessing.

Put up some pictures of the weiner car on the layout.  Not exactly "period" but I'm not particullar.

Going to do some studying now, take care and God bless

Jim 

[cheapclassics]

Good evening all,

It has been a beautiful two days in SE Indiana with temps in the high 70s.  The granddaughter and her mom were down yesteday and the son-in-law from Virginia was here this morning.  I washed the van and the cruiser yesterday.  Lucas and I mowed the yard yesterday and I edged the sidewalks.  We took it kind of easy today, but I did clean the gutters.  "Desperate Housewives" is on tonight.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[laz 57]

HI GIZ,

  Just got done opening the ponds.  Went to Lancaster to get pressure filter, hooked up both and all is well, the fishies are happy.

  Here is my things that I bought.

  The MTH Premire Dreyfuss Hudson

Pulling the 8 car set of MTH NYC Steramliners, sold one of the dome cars to brother now only have 7.

And the people along with my 800 lb.  bear.  Love da chicks.

Had a GREAT TIME with all DA GIZ, hope to do it again in OCTOBER.  Got to save up.

laz57

[csxt30]

Good Afternoon Everyone !! Nice working weather today !!  Just got home a little while ago.

Chuck : thanks for the update on our #20 !! Had to go to bed before the race ended & was wondering how it ended up !  Oh, Indians just won also !!  Yippeee !!!!  

Looks like everyone had a good time at York !!  Nice group picture !! Hope to go someday too !! You guys are having too much fun !!

Hope everyone is having a nice day !!

Thanks, John

 

[rtraincollector]

left about 5:05 CFO being a pain there not showing there to wrapped up with trains they lost track of time (started about 4:45 and didn't end till I finally gave in and left lol)

[rtraincollector]

Well i was out front on friday evening of the orange hall but didn't see anyone guess all were getting great train deals as I saw a lot come out with arm load of trains. i even tried to take a pic of a group but the one guy that had a camera had bad batteries.

Oh well maybe in october as I plan to live there then.

[Anonymous]

well pictures are worth a thousand word's after all! Sounds like you guy's all had a good time..

 

its gonna be a nice 73 today in sunny california...think i will take a cruise with the top down today enjoy the sun....

[ChiefEagles]

Sitting in the Charlotte airport laughing my butt off.  Looks like I need to stay against the wall again in the fall.  I think I just successfully painted a target on my back.  I couldn't resist though as Laz was so intent on doing the bunny ears he never saw me covering his back...in every photo they took.

OH, you were that noisy jet that flew over earlier.   Have a good flight.

[1688torpedo]

 Hello All!    I just saw the Kodak moment photo from York & it is another winner! I see that Roy was off to the side just in case he bacame a victim of "Bunny Ear Syndrome" & Bob M looked like he was happy to be out of the way. Marty pulled a fast one on Laz. Thats for sure. Glad everyone there had a good time. Take Care.

[MartyE]

Sitting in the Charlotte airport laughing my butt off.  Looks like I need to stay against the wall again in the fall.  I think I just successfully painted a target on my back.  I couldn't resist though as Laz was so intent on doing the bunny ears he never saw me covering his back...in every photo they took.

[GregM]

For all you fellas who couldn't wait to see the TCA Group Shot:

From Left to Right:
lionroar88 (Brent), dbaker48 (Don), Kent J (CTT), Neil B (CTT), Fifedog (Bruce), LAZ57 (George), Mitchelr (Mitch), MartyE (Marty), msacco, GregM (Greg), wrmcellan (Roy)

Photographer: GregM's wife... she did a wonderful job Greg and you can tell her that!  She made this motley crew look 50% respectable!

 

When Karen saw this picture her words were "Thank God it turned out okay!"

Karen was really worried about the pictures.  She does not like taking pictures, but I agree, she "did good." 

[ChiefEagles]

Now wait a minute!!!!!!!!  You left out the only good Yankee in the picture.  I see John F in there.  As for the REB, he is the only decent looking one in there [except for John].  [see, John is my favorite Yankee because he likes GRITS].  BTW: did not see a NO GRITS sign this year.  Must be because you all had a great meal of them in Harrisburg.

Went to early Church and Sunday School.  Our Pastor did a great job on the VA Tech thing.  God did not allow that to happen.  God wants us to be happy, well and protected.  The devil ans sin did that.  God will comfort and help those hurt by that.

Fifedog wrote:

Thanks MARTY!  Laz, at least you have good looking bunny ears.  Mine look like HORNS " border="0" width="15" height="15" />. 

Yes and they are on the right guy.

Grandson on the way from Wilmington.  Will have to introduce him to the TRAINS.

Beautiful day.  Want to transplant plants to garden but still conditioning them to the sun.  Got one tomato the size of a baseball.

Later

[fifedog]

Mornin' boys.  Sunny & beauuuuuu -T - ful in the Mid-Atlantic today!  Really loved the "lineup" photo from YORK.  Thanks MARTY!  Laz, at least you have good looking bunny ears.  Mine look like HORNS .  We left that space between the group and ROY, so that jaabat can superimpose someone's picture amongst us...

88 - I haven't spoke to Tom about YOUR engines.  If he has them still (probably), he will want to know how soon you'll want to get them.  Probably best you went the moderate route your first show.  We'll get your bench work up and running before October, so you will get a better idea of the real estate you have to work with.

Hope everyone has a safe trip home.

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning All from NE Ohio

Where we have Blue Clear Skies and temp headed to 78 deg.

Chuck - Did you ever make your easter trip to Cleveland?

Did you all catch the pic of Chief in the Sunday Photo Fun?

We have been spending way to much time out of town again and with work, not much time for trains that way. But we have visited all the hobby shops in the Grand Rapids area.

tom

Good to see you posting on the Coffee Pot , Tom.

No, we never made the Easter trip. Decided to just have it here. Maybe, we will make it up there in June or July.

Chuck

[laz 57]

Laz's ears are very appropriate.

Now how did they get there?

 

I WAS HAD. DA!

laz57

[MartyE]

Laz's ears are very appropriate.

Now how did they get there?

[spankybird]

Good Morning All from NE Ohio

Where we have Blue Clear Skies and temp headed to 78 deg.

Chuck - Did you ever make your easter trip to Cleveland?

Did you all catch the pic of Chief in the Sunday Photo Fun?

We have been spending way to much time out of town again and with work, not much time for trains that way. But we have visited all the hobby shops in the Grand Rapids area.

tom

[Buckeye Riveter]

For all you fellas who couldn't wait to see the TCA Group Shot:

From Left to Right:
lionroar88 (Brent), dbaker48 (Don), Kent J (CTT), Neil B (CTT), Fifedog (Bruce), LAZ57 (George), Mitchelr (Mitch), MartyE (Marty), msacco, GregM (Greg), wrmcellan (Roy)

Photographer: GregM's wife... she did a wonderful job Greg and you can tell her that!  She made this motley crew look 50% respectable!

Smart move guys!  The Suthern guy had to stand by himself.  I too think Greg's wife did a wonderful job but for a different reason.  How did she control sun's reflection from the top of those hairless heads?  Laz's ears are very appropriate.

[Anonymous]

For all you fellas who couldn't wait to see the TCA Group Shot:

From Left to Right:
lionroar88 (Brent), dbaker48 (Don), Kent J (CTT), Neil B (CTT), Fifedog (Bruce), LAZ57 (George), Mitchelr (Mitch), MartyE (Marty), msacco, GregM (Greg), wrmcellan (Roy)

Photographer: GregM's wife... she did a wonderful job Greg and you can tell her that!  She made this motley crew look 50% respectable!

[Buckeye Riveter]

Good morning from Buckeyeland.

Thanks fifedog for the MTH track update.  I now have ammunition.

Very busy time of the year.  Fixed the woodpecker holes yesterday in the side of the house.  At least the grass is growing slowly.  It is great to look out the window and see the green leaves on the cherry tree. 

Seventy five thousand fans at $5.00 a head plus parking, attended the Buckeyes Spring Game yesterday.  Only Alabama had more fans for their spring game and it was free admission.   In fact, the Buckeyes had more fans in the seats than Indiana University has for homecoming!  The Buckeyes wore the VT logo on the side of their helmets.   

Have a good day,

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a clear, sunny 40 degrees.  Going up to 80 today. Looks like this will be another nice day. Rain predicted for next week.

Today, I am taking it easy. Only a few chores to do around the house, and then relax. I want to spend a lot of time outside, as the next week is filled with rain. Put the train lawn ornament back in the front yard. Looks good. Trees are turning green. Summer is near.

Jeff Gordon won the NASCAR race from Phoenix.  # 20  came in 2nd.

Baseball today. Hope the Indians will win a game.

Dining Car is here and full of good things. Time for breakfast. It looks like " points west "  is sleeping late today.

Y'all have a great Sunday.

Chuck

[Anonymous]

Yep, it's tournament time again in Roseyville !!  I'm anxiously awaiting this years results again in the the Big One !!  

One of my favorite floats in the floatilla !!

The Grand Marshal will lead the parade on this little beauty !!

Should be a great one again !!

these are pretty good...almost fell out my chair laughing

Thanks, John

[1688torpedo]

 Hello All!     CSXJohn-  Enjoyed your photo of Dennis' Yacht & Motorcycle! He sure is modest about his favorite "Toys" I hope his Yacht is not underpowered due to the Hamster in the paddlewheel. I hope there are no Termites in the shed where he stores his Motorcycle. Hobo- Welcome back. Can hardly wait for the "Kodak Moment Photo's" from York. Had another nice chat with the Chief tonight. He just came in from dinner. Take Care all.

[csxt30]

Hey Chuck !! Maybe our ship will roll in tonight !! Our #20 is leading the race !!  Hope he stays in the lead !!

Thanks, John

[Sturgeon-Phish]

Sounds like you are having a great time in York.  When I complete deaconate classes (if?) I'd love to join you all.  Maybe in 2009!  Are there any campgrounds nearby?

Sturgeon-Phish - There are tons of campgrounds in Gettysburg which is only about 30-40 minutes away.  In addition, campers are allowed on the Fairgrounds.  I think the brocuhure said it was $35 a night to camp there.  Mostly motorhomes but I did see a few trailers and pop-ups/

Mitch 

We've got a 29' fifth wheel (camping in another one of my hobbies) and so the camping around Gettysburg has a real potiential.

 

Thanks for the info

Jim 

[csxt30]

Good Evening Everyone !!

back Hobo !! Glad you liked the yacht !!  Quite few more newer guys since you were here !  Hope you're doing alright !!

Jim : glad you ordered the weinermobile !!  Just your scale too !! I think it's just right for inside my boxcars though !!

Watching the race & the Indians game now !!

Thanks, John