Morning all. Still rather gray and overcast in G'burg. Not warm and sunny like it was in Buckeyeland, then again any day above freezing with no snowhizo is a pretty day there. Looks like we might get wet in York tomorrow. Friday and Saturday are looking more promising.
Glad to hear Julia is on the road to recovery after surgery. It is so tough when the little ones are sick and have to have surgery of any kind. They sure bounce back faster than us old geezers though.
Today is last day of work before TCA Meet. Appropriately it is torturous all day professional development. I am stoking up with lots of coffee this AM to keep the old eyelids from dozing off. This is the fourth training we have had with this pair of presenters in the last two years and it really isn't that bad. They get us up and moving throughout the day. I'd like to figure out a gig like that where you travel the country all expenses paid and get paid a couple of thousand a day and only work 5 or 6 days a month.
Have a good day.
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Jim, don't worry about missing your friends mother's funeral, I am sure he will understand. Besides, being there after the crowd leaves, that is when they need friends the most. After the shock wears off and they really miss their loved ones, that is a critical time in the grieving process. I think Dr. John would be better at this, but unfortunately, I have been exposed to a lot of death over the years.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Brent, you are correct in that the OSU driver was going well below the speed limit. Of course, he did not use his turn signal either.....but when he turned and I saw the OSU sign, I know he just doesn't know any better. Reminds one of that country song, "Here's Your Sign".
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Evening All,
So glad to hear Julia is doing well. She has had a rough row lately and so I'm sure her health will take a turn for the better now.
Beautiful in Southern Ohio today. Warm and sunny. You can almost see the grass grow! Man the Ohio is really high. Low lying areas are going to get flooded.
A friend of mine put taxes into perspectave for me, be thankful for the income that you have to pay taxe.
Laz
I really like your strip mine. IT really brings back memories. Lots of strip mines around here. They make great places to fish and swim.
Prayers for all who need them and thanks for God answers all prayers
Jim
Afternoon All....
Finally finished & mailed all the state and federal taxes. If you could see me you'd notice I'm sitting kinda funny, they both took quite a bite.
A very belated congrats to the Chief, now the fun begins. It's called "Parental Revenge", spoil the heck out of them and send them home to their parents.
Glad to hear everything went well with Julia.
Got a special request for the Yorkies. I have been looking for a Lionel Rock Island GP-7, #6-28536. It appears that these are getting a little hard to find at a reasonable price. Unfortunately I have been sniped on the last couple that I have bid on at various auction sites. If you happen to see any that you deem reasonable get the sellers info if you would please. I have one but I would like to get another to lash up with a Williams dummy in between.
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Well 1 1/2 days and I'm heading to Pa. hope I get to meet some of you guys as I'm going to be going every which way but loose when I'am up there trying to get a job and a place to live. have sold some trains still have a lot to go but need to take a break on listing.
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Julia report, she is doing "super dupper" [per Jim]. They were having so much fun, they must not have heard the phone ring earlier. Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
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
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Buckeye Riveter wrote: dwiemer wrote: Chief, just can't get away from these guys.....they are like gnats, swarm all over and their life's mission is to pester us. On my way in to the hospital, we had a slow moving fire-engine-red pickup. As the driver was pulling into the visitor's lot, I noticed a big magnetic sign on the side that said something about "OHIO STATE" I about lost my lunch.Just kidding, it did happen, but I wish the best for everyone, even if they are from the wrong side of the mason dixon line.DennisDennis, if you had not been speeding to the hospital, you would not have been so upset by a law-abiding Buckeye driving his fire-engine-red pickup safely.Jim, great news about Julia.
dwiemer wrote: Chief, just can't get away from these guys.....they are like gnats, swarm all over and their life's mission is to pester us. On my way in to the hospital, we had a slow moving fire-engine-red pickup. As the driver was pulling into the visitor's lot, I noticed a big magnetic sign on the side that said something about "OHIO STATE" I about lost my lunch.Just kidding, it did happen, but I wish the best for everyone, even if they are from the wrong side of the mason dixon line.Dennis
Chief, just can't get away from these guys.....they are like gnats, swarm all over and their life's mission is to pester us. On my way in to the hospital, we had a slow moving fire-engine-red pickup. As the driver was pulling into the visitor's lot, I noticed a big magnetic sign on the side that said something about "OHIO STATE" I about lost my lunch.
Just kidding, it did happen, but I wish the best for everyone, even if they are from the wrong side of the mason dixon line.
Dennis, if you had not been speeding to the hospital, you would not have been so upset by a law-abiding Buckeye driving his fire-engine-red pickup safely.
Jim, great news about Julia.
Buckeye Riveter wrote: Blueberryhill RR wrote: Buckeye Riveter wrote: Chief, those are not mountains. I believe the cowboys called them sand hills.You know something, Buckeye....That picture looks like a strip mining area about 10 miles from me. Maybe that picture was taken in the BEAUIFUL State of OHIO. Chuck, I must agree. The Chief is trying to trick us again with a doctored photo. If you travel to Reinersville, just west of Rich Valley it looks exactly like Chief's photo. Have you ever seen the big bucket at the intersection of SR 78 and SR83 sitting in the park?
Blueberryhill RR wrote: Buckeye Riveter wrote: Chief, those are not mountains. I believe the cowboys called them sand hills.You know something, Buckeye....That picture looks like a strip mining area about 10 miles from me. Maybe that picture was taken in the BEAUIFUL State of OHIO.
Buckeye Riveter wrote: Chief, those are not mountains. I believe the cowboys called them sand hills.
Chief, those are not mountains. I believe the cowboys called them sand hills.
You know something, Buckeye....That picture looks like a strip mining area about 10 miles from me. Maybe that picture was taken in the BEAUIFUL State of OHIO.
Chuck, I must agree. The Chief is trying to trick us again with a doctored photo. If you travel to Reinersville, just west of Rich Valley it looks exactly like Chief's photo. Have you ever seen the big bucket at the intersection of SR 78 and SR83 sitting in the park?
Yes, Buckeye, I have seen that big bucket. Reminds me of.................................
Jim.....Glad to hear that Julia is doing fine.
Taking a break. Mowed side lot. Probably have to mow the big sections this weekend. Took down the Christmas lights from 10 trees. It's a lot easier, than putting them up. Beautiful day. Sunny and 70.
ChiefEagles wrote: BTW: Dennis is a hero.
BTW: Dennis is a hero.
Chief, Thanks for the thought, but alas, I am just a humble servant.
I am on call and going in late. I got the parts in for the tractor and will be getting the tractor up and running. Of course, once that is done, I have lots of work to catch up on.
I do hope to have some time to get to wiring the layout. Have a few more loops to do and then we start base paint and scenery. I have to catch up with the Chief and get some mountains.
Jim, glad for the good news regarding Julia. Hope her recovery is smooth.
Y'all have a great day.
Hi GIZ,
Another dismal day here, cloudy and spitting a little high of only 47.
JIM, great to here about JULIA. Hope all is well.
3 more days for me till YORK.
laz57
Good morning from a hazy and warmish Chicago where I am back in the office for my long day complete with class tonight.
Brent, congrats on the pending closing - it's been a long haul.
Mike C, I could never master that behind-foot-dribble - I'll bet that came as a surprise to your opposite.Good news on Julia; without adenoids, she should be much better.Chief, there is a lot of open-pit gravel mining in our county - they all used to be rail-served by their own lines as well as the C&NW. That photo looks just like some of the remaining big pits. (they're rapidly turning into subdivisions)
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good Morning,
It's raining and cool here in Denver today. Regarding Chief's photo....with all due respect....I don't believe the second locomotive is an NS. I believe this is a BNSF cream paint scheme. I see these here in Denver from time to time.
Jerry
Mornin' boys. Still chilly.
Don't feel much like stirring the pot today...
...but on second thought---CHIEF , that second unit appears to be a SD70 BNSF unit in grinstein green and creme striping. That was BN livery just prior to merger. Good looking, but definitely not NS.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a sunny, clear 38 degrees. Going up to 58 today, with sunshine. That is good. It's time to bring in Spring.
Today, I have a few errands to run and then I will spend some time outside, enjoying the sun. Spent a little time in train room, yesterday, working on the passenger station and area around it. Have a few ideas to put in place. GG-1 is having a good time running on the new, upper level, with rear pantograph up, all the way. Looks great.
Jim...Good luck, today, to Julia. Prayers going out.
Buckeye... I re-posted on the other thread. Found picture.
Well, the Dining Car has arrived from " points east ". Warmed up donuts. Bowl of Cheerios. Breakfast.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
Chuck
Good morning all,
It is cool but sunny with temps warming to the 70s in SE Indiana today. Doug, thank you for the compliment. The situation at VT is terrible. I really feel sorry for all involved. I am glad our Allan Miller is ok.
On a much lighter note, I did get to play indoor soccer last night. I did my first behind the foot dribble in a game situation. I had been working on it and I think I surprised a few people (including myself). Maybe an old dog can learn new tricks :-) "Points East" is in for another treat today on the dining car as donuts once again were on the menu. OK, they are a couple of days old, but warm them up in the microwave and they are almost like fresh-baked. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
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