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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, April 20, 2007 11:14 AM
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...I see the redheaded mouth from New England is doing fine this AM [all over the forum]. Sign - Dots [#dots]  He tried to be Mr. Disagree on another forum yesterday and got steamrollered. Laugh [(-D]  He'll learn to play in his own sandbox.  

 

Or I might just tell you and everyone else where to stick it. And believe me, that's the option I'm leaning towards.  

Now he is MAD.  Will not answer his phone at work.  He can't say he is working as he just posted on another thread. Shock [:O]

JD time.

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Friday, April 20, 2007 8:55 AM

Morning all

Beautiful in Southern Ohio!  Sunny and in the 50's already.  I am off till Monday and start dayshift.  

I hope everyones alergies get under control.  With everything blooming I can see why they are acting up.  Our daughters and my wife have them but I've been blessed by not being affected.  Only in the past few years has even poison ivy done anything. 

Sounds like York is turning out good for those who are going.  Be careful travelling.  Going to Cincinnatti for my bride's post op check from her carpel tunnel surgury.  She is diabetic so healing is slow and one of the incisions is acting up.  While in Cincy we'll hook up with our youngest who lives there for dinner.  I wonder who will paySmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

 Well classes start again Saturday.  Glad in a way, getting to see the other guys and all, but not looking forward to the study!  Already put in hours of pre-reading before the class startsDisapprove [V]

Need to go.  Take care and God bless

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Posted by cnw1995 on Friday, April 20, 2007 8:44 AM
Good morning from a sunny and warming Chicago where my allergies mysteriously disappear every time I commute 46 miles into the city. Must be the lack of greenery and an overabundance of concrete and steel but I love the effect. So Lisa and everyone, c'mon up to the city. We got plenty of room. 

I got the big Williams catalog the other day - their usual nice stuff. I also saw the link to the Atlas O catalog - their Industrial Rail line looks wonderful - especially the trolleys. Supposed to be a beautiful weekend here!

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Posted by Jumijo on Friday, April 20, 2007 8:42 AM

 ChiefEagles wrote:
...I see the redheaded mouth from New England is doing fine this AM [all over the forum]. Sign - Dots [#dots]  He tried to be Mr. Disagree on another forum yesterday and got steamrollered. Laugh [(-D]  He'll learn to play in his own sandbox.  

 

Or I might just tell you and everyone else where to stick it. And believe me, that's the option I'm leaning towards.  

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, April 20, 2007 8:36 AM
Morning all.  Dougsnotagrump, a .17 works real good on them. Big Smile [:D]  Fife might get arrested today if there are any hydrants at York. [that dirty dog] Wink [;)]  I see the redheaded mouth from New England is doing fine this AM [all over the forum]. Sign - Dots [#dots]  He tried to be Mr. Disagree on another forum yesterday and got steamrollered. Laugh [(-D]  He'll learn to play in his own sandbox.  Whistling [:-^]  Now John F is a great guy.  Called me about a NS boxcar.  He tried to do a deal for me but did not work.  I guess there is one nice Yankee in the Nawth.  Pretty day so got to ride the JD and cut grass.  We got no rain [that was forecast]. Banged Head [banghead]  Gave it all to that New England Yank. Whistling [:-^]  Lisa, no bugs in Buckeye land due to the snow still on the ground. Laugh [(-D]  Later.  OH, anyone got a Batmobile for Brent to get his buddies out of the attic. Now that ws a new one [sock over the hole]. Sigh [sigh]

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Posted by dwiemer on Friday, April 20, 2007 8:35 AM

Morning Y'all,

Wish I could be up there with all the Yorkies, but alas, some of us have to stay back and hold down the fort.  Please do post reports from the front lines.  Build up anticipation for us for a future visit.

Zeke, email an address for me to send that Greenberg's book, or, if you have a local hobby shop near by, they may have one.  These are perhaps the best available books with diagrams and information for servicing your trains.

My wife has told me I don't need any more trains for awhileDisapprove [V]  Space has been an issue.  I have my son's closet full and the one free wall in the train room is loaded.  Until I get the layout completely wired and scenery done, I suppose I should refrain from filling the house. 

Well, I must get get back to the kids.  Wife is actually working today and so I get to play Mr. Mom for a little while I get ready to head in for the afternoon cases.  I never did get to work on the tractor, so I gues either tonight, or tomorrow.   I have to take the car in for the MB car clinic.  I hope I will have some time to get trains in the schedule.

Have a great weekend everyone.

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 20, 2007 8:26 AM

Good Friday Morning All,

Currently, it's a clear 43 degrees looking for the mid 70's by early afternoon.  May have some rain tomorrow.  Hope to finish the lower end of the horseshoe bench tomorrow/Sunday. 

Hope everyone is enjoying York.  I think I'll go to my LHS at lunch.  I know it's not the same...but it's a good way to spend lunch.

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Friday, April 20, 2007 6:34 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It's a sunny 40 degrees. Going up to 70, today with sunshine. This is a good start to a day

Today, I am going to work outside. Have grass to be mowed and some trimming to do. I will make a whole day of it. The buds on the trees are getting bigger. Wish the cherry tree would get flowers back. Cold weather was not good to them. I need to get ready to plant a small garden. Last year's came out pretty good.

Dining Car has arrived for breaakfast. I wonder if " points west " has boarded yet ??  Yep, he did.

Y'all have a great Friday.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Friday, April 20, 2007 6:26 AM

Good morning all,

It is a beautiful sunny day in SE Indiana with temps in the high 60s today.  Today is my last day at my current job.  I have most of everything packed and done, just a few odds and ends.  There are some meetings this afternoon which I may or may not go to. 

I did go to the YMCA for weights and treadmill last night.  It sounds as if people who went to York are having a good time.  Welcome, zeke, to the coffeepot!  The title says it all, "Here we gather as friends with trains."  The dining car is headed to "Points East".  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by fifedog on Friday, April 20, 2007 6:23 AM

Mornin' boys. Seeya boys.

(Y'all know this Andy Williams tune...sing-along!)

"It's the most wonderful time of the year...."

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 20, 2007 5:53 AM
Off to York....
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Posted by Jumijo on Friday, April 20, 2007 5:21 AM
 Lisa-n-NC wrote:

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Hey, where's that other Nawth Carolina rascal? Lisa, where are you....?

 Jim - Just hanging out, hiding out from Buckeye, offering suggestions to Jim F regarding his moles, piddling along on the new layout.  Been having a really bad time with my eyes - saw an allergist Tuesday who confirmed that I am very allergic to cats (I don't have any), dustmites, and all this pollen - basically allergic to Nawth Carolina at this time.  Can't go outside and do all my usual spring stuff, have cleaned the house til I'm wearing it out and my eyes still stay irritated.  Thinking seriously about moving to the North pole and going to work for Santa since I still haven't found THE job as yet. 

Glad Julia did well!  She is a real doll.  My grandson would fall in love with her in a heartbeat!

Thanks for missing me!Smile [:)]

Lisa

Lisa,

I've also been having trouble with my eyes of late. They always seem to be red and often there is a slightly painful, burning sensation. My doctor gave me some erythromycin ointment, and it helped some. But now I'm thinking it might be an allergy like yours. When I was a kid, I had terrible allergies - all the same ones you listed as having, but for the most part, as an adult, they seem to have subsided. Maybe now that I'm an old buck, they are returning.

Keep us posted on your layout. 

Jim 

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, April 20, 2007 1:54 AM

wish i was closer i would have went...sounds like a good time....

 

 

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Posted by jefelectric on Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:40 PM

Hi Guys,

York was nice today, crowd a little light, but that made it very pleasant walking around.  It will probably get fuller tomorrow.  The vendor stocks were also a little lighter, I think this is a sign that all of the overstock built up over the past few years is finally being sold off.

Best buy I saw today was K-line die cast hopper cars with coal cars at 20.00 each.

Another good buy was the K-line Suburban 4-6-6 tank engines at 500 with TMCC.

Most of the current items were not greatly discounted.

Don & I started out together about noon and joined up with Roy about midafternoon.  The three of us were joined by a friend of Roy's and we all had dinner at the Star-light diner in York.  It was a great day.

Atlas handed out catalogs, but haven't had a chance to take a look at it.

Take care,

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Posted by dwiemer on Thursday, April 19, 2007 10:37 PM
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Posted by csxt30 on Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:57 PM

Bruce : have a good trip & don't get in trouble !!  Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:53 PM

Evening all!

  It's time for this guy to take a little well deserved R&R.  I'll be away from the computer for 2 weeks.  While the trains will remain silent for awhile I hope to get in lots of planning time on the new layout.  That should give me plenty of inspiration for finishing the attic once I return.

  Good hunting to everyone attending York.  See y'all real soon!

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Posted by csxt30 on Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:53 PM

Sign - Welcome [#welcome] Zeke to the Coffee Pot !! We have a couple other guys from Cal. also !! Stop in as much as you can !!

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:43 PM

hi everyone just thought id poke my nose in hear and say hi.....

 

 

lots of good stuff here...i read everysingle post in this thread and wow you sure can learn alot about ppl ....

 

and yes sadly allergy season is here in cali  and hit me hard my nose is a faucet and my eyes a hose...anyone got a patch.....

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Posted by Brutus on Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:36 PM

Buckeye - I was expecting you to come up with something on Chief's Ironic Breeze....?!

PS - I also ordered the reindeer car and the naught/nice car - how cool!

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:18 PM
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Lisa : Hope you can shake those allergies & all !  You may want to move up here where we don't have pesky allergies or moles or any kind of bugs !! We're all healthy as can be up here !! I haven't even seen a mosquito up here either !! Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D] Just letting you know we all missed you lateley !! 

Hope all have a nice evening !!

Thanks, John   

Have you ever know a YANKEE to tell the truth???  Not this time anyway.  Laugh [(-D]  Forgot, we bought two Ionic Breezes.  They work.  In this old house with carpet and dogs, dust was a big problem.  Cut it down 80% or more.  Put one in my train room.

Yes, Lisa.............Moving to Beautiful Ohio would be good for you. The South has been known to make people sick. Even Chief would like to live in Ohio. We have some great farm country and no swamps like NC.  And the people here are friendly as Buckeye.

Chuck

I have not seen one mosquito this year and yes we are very friendly in Ohio.  Are we sure we want the Chief?   

NO.........

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:15 PM
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Lisa : Hope you can shake those allergies & all !  You may want to move up here where we don't have pesky allergies or moles or any kind of bugs !! We're all healthy as can be up here !! I haven't even seen a mosquito up here either !! Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D] Just letting you know we all missed you lateley !! 

Hope all have a nice evening !!

Thanks, John   

Have you ever know a YANKEE to tell the truth???  Not this time anyway.  Laugh [(-D]  Forgot, we bought two Ionic Breezes.  They work.  In this old house with carpet and dogs, dust was a big problem.  Cut it down 80% or more.  Put one in my train room.

Yes, Lisa.............Moving to Beautiful Ohio would be good for you. The South has been known to make people sick. Even Chief would like to live in Ohio. We have some great farm country and no swamps like NC.  And the people here are friendly as Buckeye.

Chuck

I have not seen one mosquito this year and yes we are very friendly in Ohio.  Are we sure we want the Chief?   

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Posted by Brutus on Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:12 PM

Lisa - I feel your pain, m'lady. I'm allergic to every kind of tree pollen, dust, mites, etc.  We got a hypoallergenic doggie though - she's no problem at all and I was allergic to about every dog and cat I was ever around before.  Thanks for the mole info - I'll stop at the store and see what they've got.  I bought one trap last year, but it did no good at all.  Gonna peorder Hogwarts Express tonight, once I find my wallet!  I broke it to my wife last night like this:  I think I should buy 3 of the new Lionel Hogwarts Express set, one for me and one for each of our kids so they'll have their own.  She didn't think we needed 3 of them!  Okay, because I think our daughter would like the Wiliams Girl Train more anyway!  How much is that!  !!!  Okay, I'll just get one HE for me and the kids to share, I guess....  Bwahahaha!

(Doug - our posts crossed - let me know if that stuff works, please!)

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Posted by dougdagrump on Thursday, April 19, 2007 8:07 PM

Of course they don't have any mosquitoes or moles now, they're still hibernating ! Tongue [:P]

Do a search for "Chase Mole Repellent", I am ordering some to see if it is effective on my MAJOR gopher problem here. Since the coyotes disappeared from the open area behind us it has been miserable with the little Censored [censored] Censored [censored] Censored [censored] critters. It is made of ground corn cobs, castor oil, and a surfactant. One of the gardening guys on HGTV swears by the stuff. My front side yard, a gentle slope, looks as though it has been roto-tilled from the gophers.Angry [:(!]  Grumpy [|(]  

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, April 19, 2007 7:54 PM
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Lisa : Hope you can shake those allergies & all !  You may want to move up here where we don't have pesky allergies or moles or any kind of bugs !! We're all healthy as can be up here !! I haven't even seen a mosquito up here either !! Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D] Just letting you know we all missed you lateley !! 

Hope all have a nice evening !!

Thanks, John   

Have you ever know a YANKEE to tell the truth???  Not this time anyway.  Laugh [(-D]  Forgot, we bought two Ionic Breezes.  They work.  In this old house with carpet and dogs, dust was a big problem.  Cut it down 80% or more.  Put one in my train room.

Yes, Lisa.............Moving to Beautiful Ohio would be good for you. The South has been known to make people sick. Even Chief would like to live in Ohio. We have some great farm country and no swamps like NC.  And the people here are friendly as Buckeye.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, April 19, 2007 7:38 PM
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Lisa : Hope you can shake those allergies & all !  You may want to move up here where we don't have pesky allergies or moles or any kind of bugs !! We're all healthy as can be up here !! I haven't even seen a mosquito up here either !! Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D] Just letting you know we all missed you lateley !! 

Hope all have a nice evening !!

Thanks, John   

Have you ever know a YANKEE to tell the truth???  Not this time anyway.  Laugh [(-D]  Forgot, we bought two Ionic Breezes.  They work.  In this old house with carpet and dogs, dust was a big problem.  Cut it down 80% or more.  Put one in my train room.

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Posted by csxt30 on Thursday, April 19, 2007 7:25 PM

Lisa : Hope you can shake those allergies & all !  You may want to move up here where we don't have pesky allergies or moles or any kind of bugs !! We're all healthy as can be up here !! I haven't even seen a mosquito up here either !! Laugh [(-D]Laugh [(-D] Just letting you know we all missed you lateley !! 

Hope all have a nice evening !!

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, April 19, 2007 7:04 PM
Lisa, allergies come with age.  The older I get, the more I seem to get.  Shoveled garden beds today.  Tired!!!  Suppose to rain.  Now the weatherperson says "maybe" as it is tracking south of Roseyville.   Tomorrow is grass mowing day and rest [run trains].  Later. 

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 19, 2007 6:58 PM

Lisa,
My wife too is highly allergic to everything... word is still out if she is allergic to me... her eosenophils are through the roof with dogs, cats, dust, pollen, ragweed, dustmites, grass, etc, etc. basicly her allergist told her she isn't alloud to have any pets with fur... so we have two cats, and they like to sleep snuggled up against her or wrapped around her head!  In case you were wondering - I don't get to snuggle with her much!  So it is lots of fun here!  We are having a UV Filter installed in our heat ducts in the new house (it kills all the microorganisms in the air) as well as an electric air filter (this sucks all the dust and pollen out of the air), so basically we will have 100% filtered water and 100% filtered air - whick means I'll be sick every year!  Guess I'll just have to eat some dirt every now and again...So getting around to what I wanted to say... I can sympathize with you!  Oh and we all missed you... you keep all of us men in line!  Or at least the others seem to behave themselves a bit more when you are around! LOL... and yes I'm speaking of that raskle from Buckeye land...

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, April 19, 2007 6:39 PM

 jaabat wrote:
Hey, where's that other Nawth Carolina rascal? Lisa, where are you....?

 Jim - Just hanging out, hiding out from Buckeye, offering suggestions to Jim F regarding his moles, piddling along on the new layout.  Been having a really bad time with my eyes - saw an allergist Tuesday who confirmed that I am very allergic to cats (I don't have any), dustmites, and all this pollen - basically allergic to Nawth Carolina at this time.  Can't go outside and do all my usual spring stuff, have cleaned the house til I'm wearing it out and my eyes still stay irritated.  Thinking seriously about moving to the North pole and going to work for Santa since I still haven't found THE job as yet. 

Glad Julia did well!  She is a real doll.  My grandson would fall in love with her in a heartbeat!

Thanks for missing me!Smile [:)]

Lisa

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