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ChiefEagles wrote: BTW: Don't blame Jim F, who would want to drive to Ohizo.
BTW: Don't blame Jim F, who would want to drive to Ohizo.
But, Chiefie, you fly to Ohio and then drive to West Virginia through the hills of Ohio. Jim would get to drive through Illinois, Indiana and Ohio.
88, All of us on the forum think highly of you due to your efforts in helping the ederly.
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
Bright sun shine today in Jacksonville. Thunder storms predicted for this afternoon again. Went to St. Agustine last night for choir practice at Memorial Presbyterian Church, the one Henry Flagler built. A "frog strangler" of a storm was in process as I left the Church. Got drenched getting to the car. The trip home took an hour, about 37 miles.
Trying to get all the "stuff" out of the door to my train room so I can get back in to finish a rebuilding I started several years ago. Five levels: Lionel Standard gauge, Lionel O and O-27, American Flyer S gague, HO, N, and Z. Will be able to run 12 trains when I am finished. I'll try to get some before pictures posted so you can see the job I have ahead of me.
Mel Hazen
Jacksonville, FL
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL Ride Amtrak. It's the only way to fly!!!
Mel !! May have missed your post before. Were you familiar with Dr. D. James Kennedy that just passed away lately ? He will be missed anyway. We hear him all the time on our radio station. Also looking forward to your pictures !!
Thanks, John
Good Afternoon everyone. Laying low as have been on call and trying to actually get some layout work done. Chief will never let me hear the end of it if I don't make some progress soon.
Wes, I have good friends who live in Durango and hope to visit them soon. As for your inquiry, Jim Boyd did a video on the Durango and Silverton in the 90s. It has some great information. He spoke of taking the first train out in the morning and that the timing is such that while #1 train is still in station, #2 pulls in, so you get some great photo shots. I have heard that the bus ride on the way back is the way to go, but I don't know from personal experience. I would suggest that you get a copy of the video....I think Mark1 from Maywood, NJ puts it out.
On another downer, we had another funeral for a church member today. Sad in that he left a wife and three young kids behind. This was a person who made some bad choices and it came at a very high price. I hate to keep coming here with such news, but I hope it reminds folks to get right and make your peace as we are not guaranteed tomorrow.
Marty, glad to hear your bride is doing well. Will pray for continued progress.
Chief, good luck with the wood duck box, in these parts, if the ground has been dried for awhile, it is like trying to dig in concrete.
God Bless,
dennis
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Mel,
What part of Jacksonville to you reside? I lived in Jax from '67 to '72 out in Beacon Hills off Ft. Caroline Rd.
Good afternoon everyone,
It was another boring day at school. I just got in from a friends house and I am heading off to soccer practice soon.
Oh, btw, I was invited to study in London and France next year because of my writing. I think it would be a great opportunity, but the only drawback is that it will cost somewhere around $5,000.
I hope everyone had a good day.
Dr. John-I live in the old Glynlea section near the intersection of Atlantic and University Boulevards on the South side. My Church membership is with St. Barnabas Anglican Church which is currently sharing space with Ft. Caroline Presbyterian Church, but I sing with my former choir director in St. Augustine. It's a long and complicated story.
csxt30-Dr. Kennedy's Church and Ministry were headquartered in Ft. Lauderdale-a "fur piece" from Jacksonville. Offered first comments at the Coffee Pot a couple days ago. I was born and raised in North Girard/Lake City, PA. Dad worked for the New York Central and the Penn Central. He retired and Penn Central declared bankruptcy!! Dad was track foreman and truck driver for the Maintenance of Way Department for 46 years.
Thanks to all for the welcomes!!!!
Haven't made it into the train room yet as I need to do some weeding outdoors while the sun is setting.
tmcc man wrote: Oh, btw, I was invited to study in London and France next year because of my writing. I think it would be a great opportunity, but the only drawback is that it will cost somewhere around $5,000.
Good Evening,
I had a very productive day today. Mowed the hill and front sections. Got the roof facia replaced. Fixed a lose storm door. AND, got to take a nap under the shade tree. That's a good day.
Where is Buckeye ?? He's in 'Bama. Checking out the South !!
Chuck
John, thanks! Chewy was so full she just lay there and glared at me when I got up this morning, sighing with the contentment of a tummy full of goodies! Don - our neighbors have a dog that they ignore and it has taken to barking all night This really stresses Chewy out. She often comes out in the livingroom and stands guard, watching the back door (direction of the barking neighbor dog) for hours. John - be careful and always come in through the secret entrance behind the bookcase. Oh, and remember to put the head back down on the Shakespeare bust when you leave - someone might notice that switch!
Don - good luck with the track changes - keep us posted!
Colin - try to go if you can! Maybe you can make up the money with raffles or by selling candybars or something? My friend Jeff's son spent a year at University in England and had a really great time!
88 - Did you get your shed done yet? I last recall you were painting the skirting?
Doug M - I like wargames, but I don't have the patience to set all that stuff up anymore - nor do I have any unclaimed flat surface that would be safe from Chewy or kids! I don't know how you do it?!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Hey JAABAT! You out there in the aether, dude? Spotted this on the BAY and thought you should know - about 1/2 hour to go man!
http://cgi.ebay.com/LIONEL-B-M-BOSTON-AND-MAINE-RR-ORE-CAR-CUSTOM-PAINTED_W0QQitemZ290158451529QQihZ019QQcategoryZ481QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
Wow, what a day. got called to Town Hall for a meeting. Then came home and disked the bare spots in garden. Sowed turnip seed in hope the promised rain will soak them. Did go to pond and unload [had to load of course] some rocks on the bank for stabilization before the rains. Then to new Police Station for ribbon cutting and reception. Several news media calls and probably be in the News and Observer tomorrow. Was on Editorial page today. Hey the newspaper said we did good on stopping purchase of school property. Tomorrow will be about me finding 3 parcals and I'm not a real estate agent. County has one on contract and they couldn't find. My comments on it being a waste. Just wait. Monday's County Commissioner's meeting will be me askign why that broker is now handling the negotiations with prospective sellers and getting its cut.
TRAINS TOMORROW!!!!! A must!!! Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Evening everyone,
88 and Brutus, my principal said the people that sent the letter to me will give me some ideas and help me along the way to raise money to go. I really want to because one of my dreams would be fulfilled, that being that I will be able to walk along the beaches of Normandy! I was absolutley amazed when I read that part. I hope I can do that.
Mike C. did you hear the news about McLaren's F1 team?! They spied on Ferrari!!!! They got information regarding the newest F1 car and used it against them. The fine is $100 Million, but they were lucky and didn't recieve the worst punishment, that being that they would not be allowed in the 2007 and 2008 championships.
Well, I just got out of the shower, I'm going to go watch Burn Notice.
Have a good night everyone.
EVENING ALL---Well the afternoon sun warmed things a bit and I did some outside things, dabled mostly, nothing to stressful.
fife-fri. 13ths are tricky they don't always show up on fridays, got to watch out for em.
Only new train news I have and most of you probably know is "L" is shipping one each to its top retailers a Hogwart's Express so buyers can see one and then hopfully preorder. I dont think they can make enough of them on their first run, especially if it's released just before christmas. and of course the next run will cost more. at least that seems to be the pattern.
Sleep tite, Sir James
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Colin I have some very fond memories of france. Its a great place. I was there about 24 years ago ( man it doesn't seem that long ago.) Sure it has changed but I went there free of charge thou in fact I was paid to go there thanks to the U.S.Goverment (USN) Sure you will also. I miss going over seas all the time had some great times.
You will too when you go . I say when as I'm sure you will find a way.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Evening all. Kids got to see mom today. She was good this afternoon but was running a fever tonight. Was in some pain this evening as well. Hopefully tomorrow will bring a better day. Took a couple laps around the hallways. She might have gotten tired out.
She is on the same floor as the nursery. The girls wanted to see the babies but the hospital is no longer alowed to have the blinds open at all anymore. Because of the idiots stealing babies.
Thanks for all the thoughts and prayers.
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MartyE and Kodi the Husky Dog! ( 3/31/90-9/28/04 ) www.MartyE.com My O Gauge Web Page and Home of Kodiak Junction!
Marty, Best wishes to the misses for a speedy recovery, but listen to the Doc's and don't push it.
Now for you halloween fans, drop into the Bay of E and do a halloween search in "O" scale. There is someone out of P'burgh selling some custom made halloween cars that I would love to be able to justify buying (but I mite borrow some of his ideas). I especially like the Witch Water Tower, and no it's not Hillary. The coffin car is pretty funny, never even thought of making one.
Don't know why I didn't do a general search before, I guess force of habit I only searched Lionel after K-Line's demise.
Colin (tmcc man),
London is the capital city of the UK-England. France is a quite large European country who's capital city is Paris.
You can now travel from centre to centre of these two great cities by train in half the time it takes to fly.
John Baker
Morning to All
A fresh pot is on. Nice and hot to steam open those brain cells.
Wes- we made the Durango and Silverton trip about 8 years ago on Father's Day. That was probably my favorite Father's day present of all time. It was really spectacular. I know you will enjoy it. We rode in the cheap seats and it was fine. I loved crossing the trestle. Wish we had made time for the Cumbres and Tolec.
Starting to get geared up for York next month. Making my mental checklist of items I want to search for. Will probably start putting it on paper soon, as my brain can't hold all the information and then something will be forgotten.
Have a great day.
Mitch
Bob Mitchell Gettysburg, PA TCA # 98-47956 LCCA# RM22839
Good morning from the Heart of Dixie!!! The humity is 97%. Who in his right mind would live in these swamps? Where are the beautiful fields of corn and soybeans? Where ae the beautiful black cattle on the green rolling hills? Why aren't the people all wearing Scarlet and Grey? (88, they don't even know about PSU.) The one thing I so see are ample opportunities to straighten out there overcroweded highways and employment for industrical archeologists!! There is a ton of rusted stuff sitting around.
See ya down the tracks,
I think the open gondola is fine with me. I've been on those before. I'll just bring a jacket. I gave the guys that I'm going with a couple of days to decide if they want to go or not.
Wes
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a partly cloudy, 64 degrees. Going up to 80 today, with a slight chance of a few showers this afternoon.
Today, I am taking it easy. I have a few minor chores to do, and then I will enjoy the rest. This has been a busy week. I will spend a few hours running trains later.
Buckeye....Sounds like you don't like being in the southern swamps very much. I bet you don't like the outside bathroom facilities either.
Only 3 more weeks until the Oct. 6th Train Show in Berea.
Dining Car has arrived and is serving breakfast. Then off to " Points West", for the next stop.
Y'all have a great Friday.
Kids are off to school. Amazing in one year how thing change. Used to be a hassle to get everyone moving and today it was like they were on cruise. Everyone got up, dressed, fed and out the door without any proding.
I'll be heading down to the hospital in about 2 hours or so. Painted some more of the tunnel on the layout yesterday evening. Other than that it's pretty quiet here.
Have a great day all.
Buckeye Riveter wrote: Good morning from the Heart of Dixie!!! The humity is 97%. Who in his right mind would live in these swamps? Where are the beautiful fields of corn and soybeans? Where ae the beautiful black cattle on the green rolling hills? Why aren't the people all wearing Scarlet and Grey? (88, they don't even know about PSU.) The one thing I so see are ample opportunities to straighten out there overcroweded highways and employment for industrical archeologists!! There is a ton of rusted stuff sitting around.See ya down the tracks,
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the high 70s. Tmcc man, I read that about McLaren. There is a person at work who believes there is a conspiracy to make sure Ferrari wins the constructor's championship every year, and he will be having a field day over this one. Personally, I do not see where one team would get that big of an advantage. For all we know, the information could have been "planted" for the Ferrari person to "steal". If a person was convicted in a criminal court first, then you might have a case for penalties, but I am not sure if that has been done yet. At least the drivers were not penalized...yet, and quite frankly who remembers who wins the constructor's title anyway.
I watched "my" soccer girls lose a winnable game last night. The other team scored on two long range shots, and the team basically gave up after the second goal. There was a little bit more substitution in the first half, but not much in the second half. Also, I think some of the ladies are just out there some of the time. The boys lost a controversial last second goal. There were so many aspects that lead to the goal that it would take forever to explain it all. The same two teams meet next Tuesday at home and I would hope this would fire the boys up. I see where Abby and the "girls" beat Sweden 2-0 in the World Cup. I did 30 minutes of track work at the YMCA last night and reviewed math with Lucas last night. It will be interesting to see how he does on the quiz today. The dining car arrived from "Points East". I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
GOOD MORNING, Coffees an hour old, don't like stale coffee. The sun is up and summer is over in this part of the world.still lots of nice days ahead though.60s for the weekend but low 80s next week. I have not planned my day yet I'll just see how it goes. I read the post from the swamps and said at least we have indoor plumbing. although the rebs do save on TP.Must be nice this time of year with the new corn crop and fall J C penny catalog.
Sir James
Buckeye Riveter wrote:Good morning from the Heart of Dixie!!! The humity is 97%. Who in his right mind would live in these swamps? Where are the beautiful fields of corn and soybeans? Where ae the beautiful black cattle on the green rolling hills? Why aren't the people all wearing Scarlet and Grey? (88, they don't even know about PSU.) The one thing I so see are ample opportunities to straighten out there overcroweded highways and employment for industrical archeologists!! There is a ton of rusted stuff sitting around.See ya down the tracks,
Buckeye, you're going to have to get out of B'ham to get a taste of Alabama. Birmingham isn't called "Steel City" for nothing! It's got more in common with Pittsburgh than the rest of the state. Having said that, I personally like Birmingham. I've got two children living there.
The only colors allowed during college football season are crimson and white or orange and blue. Encounters between the opposing colors is quite entertaining! Anyone found wearing purple and yellow or orange and white will be escorted to the nearest state line by state troopers.
Oh, by the way, 97% humidity is DRY for Alabama! You should be here for one of our sweat storms. You have to breathe through a filter or you'll drown!
I'm off to Albertville, AL to lead a conference. Have a good day, all!
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