ChiefEagles wrote: Question for the evening: Why is it everyone I meet is FROM Ohizo? Strange, they all leave.
Question for the evening: Why is it everyone I meet is FROM Ohizo? Strange, they all leave.
We have so many Buckeyes that we don't have room for them all, so we send some south each winter. Many of them are packing to head home so they won't miss the fun this summer at Cedar Point and fishing in Lake Erie. Another reason that Buckeyes are imported into Florida, is that we speak English without an accent. This means the Canadians and the Hispanics can understand us as most of them are living in Florida, too. You notice that there are not many Michiganders in Florida. We won't let them drive thru Ohio.
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 evening all,
Nice spring like weather again today. Picked up my taxes at the accountants this morning. Pretty good amount due. Picked up some potting soil and worked in the greenhouse potting seedlings a while. No trains today. Got a call from Don and we discussed his coming trip to york.
We are heading to York tomorrow to check out traffic durring the road construction and also the large scale show. Hoping to meet Colin.
Take care,
fifedog wrote:RECON REQUEST! This ain't the week that the gender-benders show up at the Magic Kingdom, is it? " border="0" width="19" height="15" />
RECON REQUEST! This ain't the week that the gender-benders show up at the Magic Kingdom, is it? " border="0" width="19" height="15" />
Nice bassfishing lady that works at Disney as fishing guide said today the majority of the employees [herself not included] are -----.
Blueberryhill RR wrote: Buckeye Riveter wrote: ChiefEagles wrote:Morning all. Wish I COULD fit into those tight clothes. Afraid sitting in airplanes and eating big free meals at Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops [as well as the foods of the areas visited, ie. Orlando and all you can eat seafood buffet] has made the old tummy rather large. Was a little cloudy her but warm. Hope I did not bring rain on this trip. Off to the store after I eat my free breakfast buffet [see, got so many Priority Points I get free breakfast buffets]. Have a good day and God bless all.Whew!!! I am glad to see that there were two things not mentioned in the Chief's post......guns and me. No, but I'll bet he's thinking about it !!!!!!!!!
Buckeye Riveter wrote: ChiefEagles wrote:Morning all. Wish I COULD fit into those tight clothes. Afraid sitting in airplanes and eating big free meals at Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops [as well as the foods of the areas visited, ie. Orlando and all you can eat seafood buffet] has made the old tummy rather large. Was a little cloudy her but warm. Hope I did not bring rain on this trip. Off to the store after I eat my free breakfast buffet [see, got so many Priority Points I get free breakfast buffets]. Have a good day and God bless all.Whew!!! I am glad to see that there were two things not mentioned in the Chief's post......guns and me.
ChiefEagles wrote:Morning all. Wish I COULD fit into those tight clothes. Afraid sitting in airplanes and eating big free meals at Cabela's and Bass Pro Shops [as well as the foods of the areas visited, ie. Orlando and all you can eat seafood buffet] has made the old tummy rather large. Was a little cloudy her but warm. Hope I did not bring rain on this trip. Off to the store after I eat my free breakfast buffet [see, got so many Priority Points I get free breakfast buffets]. Have a good day and God bless all.
Whew!!! I am glad to see that there were two things not mentioned in the Chief's post......guns and me.
No, but I'll bet he's thinking about it !!!!!!!!!
Tee Hee Hee, Ha Ha. Sleep with one eye open, Yuz Giz.
Home from the store. Dead day at Bass Pro Shops.
John Baker would appreciate this. Several guys from UK wanted to buy my charger and take them back. Problem, they work on 110 and are 60 hz. Do you all have a converter?
Microwave popcorn. BTW: good luck to Oiho State in the playoffs. Also, the bassfishing lady I mentioned is originally from Ohio. Real Buckeye fan.
GOOOD NIGHT.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
brwebster wrote: laz 57 wrote: HI GIZ, TGIF. Got My LIONEL Century Club Hudson, that I won from EBAY, yesterday in the mail. BEAUTIFUL ENGINE! Had it pulling 17 freight cars no problem. Awesome sounding whistle. Great deal for $540. laz57Ooo! Oooo! Tell me more, Laz! Same as the PWC 773 Hudson I have? If so, that's a great deal for sure! ooOOOoo!Right now I have mine hauling 13 scale cars rather than the PW sized stuff that came with the set. Some have weighted loads so I get a bit of wheel spin when I throttle up. Of course the Magnetraction is negated due to running on Altas nickel-silver rails. I dropped in a 9V battery just to have all the shutdown sounds and that final release of steam is almost deafening. Smokes OK at high speed I guess but I'm really looking forward to seeing how the smoke perfoms under TMCC. Lionel! Hurry up with my Legacy!Bruce Webster
laz 57 wrote: HI GIZ, TGIF. Got My LIONEL Century Club Hudson, that I won from EBAY, yesterday in the mail. BEAUTIFUL ENGINE! Had it pulling 17 freight cars no problem. Awesome sounding whistle. Great deal for $540. laz57
HI GIZ,
TGIF.
Got My LIONEL Century Club Hudson, that I won from EBAY, yesterday in the mail. BEAUTIFUL ENGINE! Had it pulling 17 freight cars no problem. Awesome sounding whistle. Great deal for $540.
laz57
Ooo! Oooo! Tell me more, Laz! Same as the PWC 773 Hudson I have? If so, that's a great deal for sure! ooOOOoo!
Right now I have mine hauling 13 scale cars rather than the PW sized stuff that came with the set. Some have weighted loads so I get a bit of wheel spin when I throttle up. Of course the Magnetraction is negated due to running on Altas nickel-silver rails. I dropped in a 9V battery just to have all the shutdown sounds and that final release of steam is almost deafening. Smokes OK at high speed I guess but I'm really looking forward to seeing how the smoke perfoms under TMCC. Lionel! Hurry up with my Legacy!
Bruce Webster
BRUCE check out MARTYs site at....
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5721016245528113659&hl=en
He got me interested in the HUDSON, glad I got one.
NICE here today,started cool at32 now up to 55 no wind feels great.
Opening day of trout season tomorrow here in the south central part of the state. Going out about 3-4 PM, I'll let all the kids fall in first and wait till things settle before dropping a line.
Have a good one.
Doug, Use a set of screws with a pair of spring loaded "wings". Insert the plastic threads into the drywall, then screw into them with the screws. When the screw goes through the wall, the wings splay open and create an anchor that cannot be pulled out easily. I used them to hold up a 65Lb wall desk, and it did so easily for 10 years until I took it down to move. They are available in most hardware stores.
Jim
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
fifedog wrote: Mornin' boys. Mornin' Miss White. Sunny & cooler today in the Mid-Atlantic region. Just about coughed up a lung after catching up on some of these posts of the past 24...88 - Mrs. fifedog is checking up on your posts about your EVERLOVING. We should keep them separated at all costs...emphasis on CO$T...
Mornin' boys. Mornin' Miss White. Sunny & cooler today in the Mid-Atlantic region. Just about coughed up a lung after catching up on some of these posts of the past 24...
88 - Mrs. fifedog is checking up on your posts about your EVERLOVING. We should keep them separated at all costs...emphasis on CO$T...
Toggle bolts probably are the best bet. You could also move the rods mounts inwards towards the 2x4 that holds the window in, so you hit a stud.
W
cnw1995 wrote: It was good to see my old buddy Engine #999 - talk about high drivers. My youngest spent the most time in the steam engine cab donated eons ago by the Pennsy. It was full of small children pulling at the Johnson bar and turning valves.BTW, can anyone give me advice on how to best put screws in drywall to hold up a light curtain rod? They keep ripping out as the youngest pulls the drapes. I put in some of those plastic screw holders but they just pop out too. Do I just get bigger ones? Your guidance deeply appreciated.
It was good to see my old buddy Engine #999 - talk about high drivers. My youngest spent the most time in the steam engine cab donated eons ago by the Pennsy. It was full of small children pulling at the Johnson bar and turning valves.
BTW, can anyone give me advice on how to best put screws in drywall to hold up a light curtain rod? They keep ripping out as the youngest pulls the drapes. I put in some of those plastic screw holders but they just pop out too. Do I just get bigger ones? Your guidance deeply appreciated.
Doug,
It's nice to hear an update on ol' 999. I know it'll never be scrapped out now...just great to know it's still alive and on display. Unfortunately what Pennsy donated is a far cry from the Empire State Express' original design. First to be modified was it's high steppin' 86" drivers ( the ones you see in original promo pictures of the later 19th century era ), cut down to 70" in 1899. A more extensive refit happened in 1905 with an all new boiler of different design. NYC even renumbered it in 1913 to # 1086. Ten years later NYC decided they had done this engine a great injustice and restored the modified remains as best they could but by that time the only thing left of the original was it's main frame. At least somebody had the forethought to save what is argueably the most famous speed record engine....and IMHO the most beautiful in it's day.
You could try using toggle type braces to hold up the curtain rod. They usually come with a machine thread screw long enough to do exactly this type of fix. In their collapsed position they can be pushed through your already existing holes in the wall then once the screw is tightened they open behind the wall. Kinda hard to explain but they are much stronger than plastic expanding plugs. They are meant for attaching heavy objects where no stud in the wall can be found. Hope this helps.
Dr. John wrote:ATSJer, we have a men's group in the church that's reading through Grudem's Systematic Theology. It surprised me that they wanted to do it, but they've stuck with it thus far. They read a chapter a week and meet for a discussion session on Wednesday evenings. I'm plowing through it myself, although not as quickly. As Howard Hendricks of Dallas Theological Seminary once said, "Better to have your students drink from a running stream instead of a stagnant pond." So, I keep reading. I must confess, I no longer stay up til 3AM to study anymore! Hang in there, this too shall pass! Post some pics when you re-letter that tender.
Hang in there, this too shall pass! Post some pics when you re-letter that tender.
Wow, your group is actually sticking with a Systematic Theology! We had to read three volumes of Oden's Systematics for BCD (doctrine class) and I barely stuck with it in the class. Let's just say that it was some fairly dense reading. I like that running stream line, but some Systematic books are more like drinking from a fire-hose!
I can't tell you how many times I've felt like this poor sap in my time here at seminary.
Good morning from a spring-like Chicago where it is sunny for the moment and a balmy 42. And my co-workers wonder about the strange coffee-spitting-out noises coming from my office whilst catching up at the Pot! Whew, that's quite a day of posts to read.
Well, I took the brood to Chicago's Museum of Science and Industry yesterday along with every other family within 50 miles - what a zoo! It is my favorite museum. Speaking of veterans, the new U-505 exhibit is wonderful - imagine going down into that sub whilst it was sinking! It was good to see my old buddy Engine #999 - talk about high drivers. My youngest spent the most time in the steam engine cab donated eons ago by the Pennsy. It was full of small children pulling at the Johnson bar and turning valves. The SMARTT layout in place of the old O gauge one was truly impressive - even though it is in a weeny scale. They have a full-size Chicago cable car and horse car I forgot about. Some of the old 1:48 scale models on display - a C&NW doodlebug comes to mind - pale in comparison with modern issues. I was rooked out of taking a Zephyr tour at the end of the day.Dr. John, I'm starting our men's group on My Utmost for His Highest tomorrow... wish me luck - he's sure spuzzling sometimes.
3 days until the White Sox road opener... They look bad. I'm worried.
ATSJer wrote:Good Morning from the Bluegrass!!!Lots of reading to do here today, more blatantly political/religious material. Good stuff though, but since he's from a different tradition I have to decipher half of what he's saying in order to figure out implications and all that good stuff. I was up 'til 3am reading it, and I ate so many jelly beans that I think I'm gonna be sick. BTW, those mixed with Diet Mt. Dew equals .Got a lot of running on the schedule today, might run the PE before I leave in order to get my daily fix.
Good Morning from the Bluegrass!!!
Lots of reading to do here today, more blatantly political/religious material. Good stuff though, but since he's from a different tradition I have to decipher half of what he's saying in order to figure out implications and all that good stuff. I was up 'til 3am reading it, and I ate so many jelly beans that I think I'm gonna be sick. BTW, those mixed with Diet Mt. Dew equals .
Got a lot of running on the schedule today, might run the PE before I leave in order to get my daily fix.
ATSJer, we have a men's group in the church that's reading through Grudem's Systematic Theology. It surprised me that they wanted to do it, but they've stuck with it thus far. They read a chapter a week and meet for a discussion session on Wednesday evenings. I'm plowing through it myself, although not as quickly. As Howard Hendricks of Dallas Theological Seminary once said, "Better to have your students drink from a running stream instead of a stagnant pond." So, I keep reading. I must confess, I no longer stay up til 3AM to study anymore!
Good Morning from the Mile High City,
BRRRRRR, it's 16 this morning...but the skies are clearning and we should be up in the 40's by mid-day, near 60 tomorrow and mid 60's on Sunday.
Hope everyone has a wonderful Friday.
Jerry
Hellooo from Cloudy & windy Florida.....(wonder if its like this in O-Town?)
I finally got 3 loops running, had my new CNJ BEEP with the Sunoco tankers & CNJ caboose, my NYC Flyer with the appropriate NYC consist. Likewise the Pennsy Flyer with some of the PRR box cars & passenger cars. Using my CW80 & KW, all 3 run pretty good. The fastrack is nice, but I may throw in some tubular track. Fastrack is VERRRY 'spensive.
I gotta line on a TMMC C&O engine & tender for $300. It was purchased and put away, then the gentleman died. my LHS is getting it for me. So, we'll see what we'll see.
If I can get my camera running I may show up on the Sunday Photos.
'til later
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
Good Morning Y'all,
In the process of getting the kids fed. Can be quite the chore. We have DIY on with Bob Villa. Kids seem to love the building shows. Perhaps I can use this for future help with the layout. Now, if I could just get them up to speed with wiring, I will be set.
Hope everyone has a great day, and please Chief, wear some respectable clothes.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
Good Morning, Jim....You are absolutely right.
It's a sunny morning of a cool 37 degrees. Going up to 72 today. Mostly sunny.
Today, they are going to put down the new kitchen carpeting. I will believe it, when I see it. Have to move a few things, but nothing heavy. I will be glad when this is over with. Wife is excited about getting a better carpet, down in the kitchen. Old one is too light colored.
I have not done anything o the layout lately. Haven't had the interest. I guess that will pass and I'll be down there working. I need some quiet time to myself. That's a good place for it.
I had a nice call from Chief last evening. It was good to talk to him.
All aboard for the Dining Car. I need to eat a good breakfast. I will save some for " points west ".
Y'all have a great Friday.
Chuck
Good morning all,
It is cooler and cloudy in SE Indiana but temps are supposed to rise to the lower 70s today. Boy, you sign off here for a couple of hours and you miss a lot. The pictures of the Chief are an absolute riot, and the comments are great as well. Tmcc man, good luck at your train meet. It was another busy night at the home front. Worked on the mowers, got gas for the car, did weights at the YMCA, met with a program person at the Y to set up my schedule for reffing some soccer games and mentoring one of the teams. The pay is not great, but they deduct my membership dues off the bill so I get a little "train" money as well. I figure I am going to spend an hour there any way so I might as well get paid for it. Tonight is Lucas' drama club show, and maybe I will trim trees this weekend, weather permitting. Time for the dining car to head to "Points East". Hopefully everybody there is getting their appetite back. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good morning from the mouthy one in New England!
Supposed to be a very nice day here weather-wise, and on into the weekend.
We ran our Santa Fe El Capitan set last night after a good track cleaning.
Beakfast with the Easter bunny tomorrow morning! Can't wait...
Hey, all you lucky guys going to York. Be on the lookout for a 2034 shell in nice condition. By nice, I mean minimal scratches and both marker lights present.
Have a nice day, everyone.
Chuck, hang in there. Each day will be a little easier than the day before.
Need to get the lawn mowed, but it rains a little every day - Oh well! I'll need a machette at this rate. In the 70's every day and seems like maybe we won't get that last ice storm we usually get after my wife's birthday. No time for trains this week so far, maybe Saturday....
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
ATSJer wrote: brwebster wrote: When Chief said he was flying to Orlando.....well... I just naturally assumed....Bruce WebsterYou have to admit, he does indeed look very graceful. LOL Sorry Chief, couldn't resist.
brwebster wrote: When Chief said he was flying to Orlando.....well... I just naturally assumed....Bruce Webster
When Chief said he was flying to Orlando.....well... I just naturally assumed....
You have to admit, he does indeed look very graceful. LOL Sorry Chief, couldn't resist.
I just hope I am able to get these images out of my head before I go to bed tonight. This is the kinda stuff nightmares are made of. Sorry Chief, the tights just don't fit the image that we have had for you. Hope everyone gets plenty of sleep and has a happy Friday eve.
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