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

[cnw1995]

Good morning from a dreary but warm Crystal Lake where I'm gearing up to take the youngest to see the 'real-live' Spiderman at the local Walmart. Woo Hoo. Z

You know that kid's book titled, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie? Well, I'm living that life with the bride now that she got her new couches delivered and I've thought I finished the kitchen. Last night, our 'date' was spent at Lowe's picking up new cabinet knobs (nothing wrong with the old ones - they don't match somehow) then she wants to look at lighting fixtures. Does it ever end?

I've discovered a new method of birth control - have the daughter and her beau take her younger brother and two of his little friends to see a movie - I heard they had to take the kids to the bathroom eight times. LOL.

Good to see that beautiful girl, Reggie. Train time with work and the good weather usually calms down a bit for me in Spring and Summer - though the basement is wonderfully cool place to work in August.
Buckeye, that survey made me LOL - there's good folk just a bit west of me that answer to that.
John, what is a CPAC?

[csxt30]

Good Morning Everyone !!  Another great Saturday Morning Live from Buckeye !!

Looking forward to the group picture of the Boys with The Chief !!  This should be good !!

Well, changing oil in cars today, & cleaning garage a little at a time, now that it's warmer out !

Hope all have a nice day !!

Thanks, John 

[mitchelr]

Morning guys (and Lisa).  Dreary with a light mist in Gettysburg.  The Chief brought us such lovely weather today.  Got home last night fromthe recruiting junket.  Found some good candidates, the question is will they move from the hills of West Virginia to the flatlands for a job.  Getting ready to meet Brent/Lionroar88 to travel up to Harrisburg for the big lunch meet with Chief, John/jefelectric, Fife, LAZ and Mikey.  We'll see who gets the bunny ears in today's photo....

Later...

Mitch 

[Buckeye Riveter]

Live from Roger's Corners, OHIO

It is Saturday Morning!!!! 

Would you PA guys please have the Chief start on this today.  We all know how long it took to get the trains off of the carpet, so get him started on his:

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2010 Federal Census for North Carolina

Last name: _Eagles_______________

First name: (Check appropriate box)

(_) Billy-Bob

(_) Billy-Joe

(_) Billy-Ray

(_) Billy-Sue

(_) Billy-Mae

(_) Billy-Jack

 

What does everyone call you?

(_) Booger

(_) Bubba

(_) Junior

(_) Sissy

(_) Other___________________

 

Age: ____ (if unsure, guess)

 

Sex:

____ M

_____ F

_____ Not sure

 

Shoe Size:

____ Left

____ Right

 

Occupation: (Check appropriate box)

(_) Farmer

(_) Mechanic

(_) Hair Dresser

(_) Unemployed

(_) Dirty Politician

(_) Preacher

 

Spouse's Name:_________________________

2nd Spouse's Name:_____________________

3rd Spouse's Name:_____________________

Lover's Name:__________________________

 

Relationship with spouse: (Check appropriate box)

(_) Sister

(_) Brother

(_) Aunt

(_) Uncle

(_) Cousin

(_) Mother

(_) Father

(_) Son

(_) Daughter

(_) Pet

 

Number of children living in household: _____

Number of children living in shed: ______

Number that are yours: ______

 

Mother's Name: _______________________

(If not sure, leave blank)

Father's Name: _______________________

(If not sure, leave blank)

 

Education: 1 2 3 4

(Circle highest grade completed)

 

Do you

(_) own or

(_) rent your mobile home? (Check appropriate box)

 

Total number of vehicles you own: ___

Number of vehicles that still crank: ___

Number of vehicles in front yard: ___

Number of vehicles in back yard: ___

Number of vehicles on cement blocks: ___

 

Firearms you own and where you keep them:

____ truck

____ bedroom

____ bathroom

____ kitchen

____ shed

 

Model and year of your pickup: 196___

 

Do you have a gun rack?

(_) Yes

(_) No; If no, please explain:

 

Newspapers/magazines you subscribe to:

(_) The National Enquirer

(_) The Globe

(_) TV Guide

(_) Soap Opera Digest

(_) Rifle and Shotgun

 

Number of times you've seen a UFO:_____

Number of times in the last 5 years you've seen Elvis:_____

Number of times you've seen Elvis in a UFO:_____

 

How often do you bathe:

(_) Weekly

(_) Monthly

(_) Not Applicable

 

Color of eyes:

Left______

Right_____

 

Color of hair:

(_) Blond

(_) Black

(_) Red

(_) Brown

(_) White

(_) Clairol

 

Color of teeth:

(_) Yellow

(_) Brownish-Yellow

(_) Brown

(_) Black

(_) N/A

 

Brand of chewing tobacco you prefer:

(_)Red-Man

 

How far is your home from a paved road?

(_) 1 mile

(_) 2 miles

(_) just a whoop-and-a-holler

(_) road?????

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You guys take good care of the Chief.  Remember he is my favorite source for comic relief plus he still owes me a wad of money.

Reggie, glad to see you back and the daughter is so cute with here little hat.  Passed a Schneider rig on I-70 this week.  He was pulling a container on a UP trailer.  

Earlier in the week, I was in Akron.  The ice was still on the lakes between Akron and Canton. 

I am still in the running to win the basketball pool so maybe I can buy a new engine or car for the layout. 

Have a good weekend.

[ChiefEagles]

Morning.  Battle plan is set.  Guess it will be on a few hours and the Yanks will..... [never mind, you will hear them as the REBS win].    Does it do nothing but rain in PA?  Off to the store.  Have a great day.  [really looking forward to meeting all the gang]

[Blueberryhill RR]

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a very wet 57 degrees. Rained thru the night. Going up to 70 today with a chance of more rain. Low areas are getting flooded. Some roads are closed, next to streams. I'm glad we are on a hill.

Today, I have to take one of the boys back to the Vet. He needs another shot for this coughing. Weather isn't helping him. He was doing better until Thursday. It rained and got damp. He is beat from coughing.

Worked on the train room, a while yesterday. Put together a cabinet to store extra trains. Slides in, under layout. Looks good. I have most of the tools put away and all of the scenery material together. Now, to begin the task of installing it. Put new, brighter lights in all the engines. Now, they look good coming out of the tunnels.

Dining Car has arrived. Time for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Saturday.

Chuck

[Brutus]

Reggie - hang in there and keep us posted with any prayer needs or good news, trains are fun but family takes priority.  God bless!  Rained all day and they cancelled the scout hike tomorrow.  Need to work on some stuff around the house anyway.  Got a little award $$$, so gonna order my 10 wheeler from MTH!  TTFN

[csxt30]

Microwave popcorn time.  Good night all.  Need all the rest I can get to handle those Yanks tomorrow.

Good night, Chief.  Do you want that wake up call at 4:00 am or 4:30 am?  (I have the number.) 

Good idea Buckeye !!  I'll call at 4;35 to make sure you called !! We don't want The Chief to miss anything !!

Good to hear from Reggie !! Yeah, let's see how the little one is growing !!

Don : I singned up for the camera course on Soni you mentioned !! Hope I pass it !!   Of course they don't have one going right now but they will email me when it starts !!

Hope everyone has a nice weekend !!

Thanks, John

Oh, I see Reggie posted while I was !  She's growing fast & getting cuter, I see !!  

[thatboy37]

here's a few of my little princess hope you like. she will be 2 monthes on monday. man she's getting older by the day and fast.

 

[Anonymous]

Reggie - that little girl needs a new picture posted here so we can see how she's grown!  Glad all is going well with your new job - you'll get it all figured out!

Lisa

[thatboy37]

whats up guys. just wanted to check in, and see how things are going with everyone. all is well on this end. i'm starting to feel like you guys with the work schedule. as i'm not really being able to play with my trains. between my wife, daughter, and my new job. trains dont really have time to ran. but i do have a small 060 circle set up in the herth room (fancy name they gave for the room) i get to run a few of my trains. to hold me down until i figure out how to balance the 3. i have to do a little yard work, and put down an electrical fence fo the dogs. as the neighbor came and told me my dog is sticking his head under the fence, and it is scaring her a little. glad she came and said something to me first, instead of calling the police. hope all is well with everyone. happy b-days to any that have came and gone. also my prayers go out to any that need them.

 

 

 

[Buckeye Riveter]

Microwave popcorn time.  Good night all.  Need all the rest I can get to handle those Yanks tomorrow.

Good night, Chief.  Do you want that wake up call at 4:00 am or 4:30 am?  (I have the number.) 

[jefelectric]

Good evening,

The reason George didn't know me is that I haven't been in Barry's in the evening in years.  Always go in the afternoon when Mike & Barry are generally there.  The evening guys are all part timers.  Barry is there some evenings but I forget which ones.

Brent, I have done two of those sleep studies.  As a result I now sleep with a CPAP, a real pain, but I sleep like a baby.  Of course the stress relieving fact that I retired about the same time may have something to do with it.

Don, Glad to hear the painting is done.  Got to get started on the layout so you have some place to run all that equipmnet you are going to buy at YORK!  BTW your wife will be able to call you at YORK, you are allowed to answer your cell phone, but must go outside to finish the conversation.  

Take care,

[ChiefEagles]

Microwave popcorn time.  Good night all.  Need all the rest I can get to handle those Yanks tomorrow.

[rtraincollector]

Now I've been trying to negotiate some "comp" time with the wife, (She's the President of our company, I'm the Operating Manger)   Have been trying to convince her she needs OJT training in order to "run the show" while I go to York for a week.  For some reason she is not tracking to the same logic detail that I am.  Will have to come up with another approach.

Don, you could always bring the wife with you.  If I recall there are a number of outlet malls not too far from, or in, York.  I'm sure one of the other forumites would drive you to and from the show.

Reading is know for them ask laz.

and its not that far about an hour drive 30 to 222 and your there I believe

[Roger Bielen]

Now I've been trying to negotiate some "comp" time with the wife, (She's the President of our company, I'm the Operating Manger)   Have been trying to convince her she needs OJT training in order to "run the show" while I go to York for a week.  For some reason she is not tracking to the same logic detail that I am.  Will have to come up with another approach.

Don, you could always bring the wife with you.  If I recall there are a number of outlet malls not too far from, or in, York.  I'm sure one of the other forumites would drive you to and from the show.

[wrmcclellan]

Don,

I am in your camp. Until this kid came along - our 15 (soon to be 16) year old daughter ran through the boys which was our preference. To make it worse - this kid is a slug - he is a nice enough kid, but he doesn't take her to things she likes to do like the school dances/events, bball games, etc. She made the 10 finalists at the school's version of American Idol and he did not come to that. All he wants to do is "hang out" which also involves his slug buddies. ARGH!

[dbaker48]

Hallmark Day on the Western Front !!!!

Painting IS complete!!! 

Now I've been trying to negotiate some "comp" time with the wife, (She's the President of our company, I'm the Operating Manger)   Have been trying to convince her she needs OJT training in order to "run the show" while I go to York for a week.  For some reason she is not tracking to the same logic detail that I am.  Will have to come up with another approach.

Maybe if I would get her one of Lisa's Beagles, that would help

Don't envy you guys with the teenage daughters, Chris must be "seeing" 6 or 7 ladies.  Every weekend its someone different, or they are on a two or three week rotation, not sure.  Definetly better than I had it.  Tonight is Sadie Hawkins, and it is someone totally new. It sure works for me not having someone steady hanging around.  I think  the car is still the top priority.

Think I'll go make arrangements for a nice dinner to celebrate the end of painting, (no ulterior motives)

 

[wrmcclellan]

Chief,

Thanks for the report  - sounds like the mission is going as planned.

Buckeye - glad to hear one of you did OK. Sorry about the stone not breaking up as planned. Maybe you could blast it with some grits!

LAZ - YES!

Don - back to the trainroom

Doug - to make things worse - our daughters boyfriend had to go to the hospital for a little procedure and she has felt compelled to camp out there and at his house while he is recovering. I can only hope all this togetherness will hasten their breakup some day?

[ChiefEagles]

Yanks are being covered by me while I am here.  Going to take 7 to 8 of them to watch me.  Keeps their forces reduced on the front line.

[dwiemer]

Good afternoon y'all.  Hope everyone is having a wonderful day. 

Had a nice conversation with the Chief.  Sounds like he is doing well up there, though he is having to tread water.  Always good to catch up with fine people.  We may be going to Atlanta for the train show, but have to see how things go.  It has been warm (85 right now), but will close in on 90 tomorrow.......Hey Kevin, please oen the door!

Talk to y'all later.

Dennis

Ps:Chief, sent you an email showing what happens when a Yankee tries to sight in his rifle.

[Buckeye Riveter]

Funny, the guy at Barry's did not know John nor LAZ [George].   Not very talkative.  Later.

Chief, the guy at Barry's was suspicous of you as soon as you opened your mouth and then when you started asking questions about two great Northern Gentlemen, of course he shut up.  After you left the store, he most likely called John and LAZ to tell them that there was a suspcious character in his store asking about them. 

Just brought the wife home from out patient surgery on her knee.  Everything okay.

Yesterday, I had an appointment with my urologist and you won't believe what he found.  The stone that was blasted four weeks ago is still there.  Back to the kidney center for another blasting. 

Lisa, loved the photo with the puppies. 

88, I think you better check with your health insurance provider about doing lunch with the Chief.  Putting yourself in harms way may not make them happy.  

Jim, your videos were great, but in order for you to keep up with Frank53, you are going to need a spectacular train wreck.  It is just not the same anymore without a wreck.

See ya down the tracks,

[Jumijo]

Mornin' all!

Chief, hope you are enjoying the damp, humid weather we cooked up for you!

Doc Update - went for my MRI on Wednesday - results are to be in either today or Monday.  Went to the E.N.T. yesterday and found that it isn't the ringing in the ears causing lack of sleep it is lack of sleep causing my brain to not filter out the ringing... so now I have to go for a sleep study.  Fun, I get to sleep with wires and probes all over my head!

I also have to start wearing hearing protection when around loud noises... power tools, yard equipment, etc... Buckeye this is not an opening for you to make fun of the Chief. but you will anyway... LOL!

Well I better get some work done and get my program written for school...

Brent

 

Brent,

Pop a Tylenol PM or two for a few nights and you'll get caught up on your sleep!

Jim 

 

 

[Jumijo]

It feels like spring out there today. Just back from my walk, and on the way in, I left my coat in the car.

I've noticed a slow-down on this board and the OGR forum of late. The arrival of nice weather must surely be the reason. 

I hope everyone has a nice weekend, and all goes well with the Chief's lunch visit tomorrow. I won't be there in person, but I'll be there in spirit!

Jim 

[dbaker48]

Good Morning Guys ......

Glad to hear the Chief visit working out so well.  I was watching the History Channel this morning, and they were doing an expose on how bad Valley Forge Park has become.  Did the Chief go up there as well?

Also, some of you may find this worthwhile.  Sony offers a series of courses on line.  Of course they are product related but 80 to 90% of the content is transferrable to competitive products as well.   Areas of interest include digital photography, video, home entertainment, GPS, Internet connectivity and more.  Of course they are free.  I have gone through a number of them and found them extremely benefical.  The website is http://www.sony101.com/

Our painting is all but done, work this weekend, AND THEN ALL MY TIME AVAILABLE FOR TRAIN ROOM. 

[laz 57]

Morning all!

Chief - sounds like Barry's was worried about a certain Rebel SPY!

Coudy here and hinting of rain. About 70 today.

Son placed third in his first attempt at the 400m dash yesterday. Not bad.

John - glad you were able to keep the Chief in check - it was probably all the smoke!

Hey - York is in a few weeks. I plan to be there. Hope something doesn't foul my plans this time.

Have a great day all!

 

Sounds like another KODAK mement?

laz57

[wrmcclellan]

Morning all!

Chief - sounds like Barry's was worried about a certain Rebel SPY!

Coudy here and hinting of rain. About 70 today.

Son placed third in his first attempt at the 400m dash yesterday. Not bad.

John - glad you were able to keep the Chief in check - it was probably all the smoke!

Hey - York is in a few weeks. I plan to be there. Hope something doesn't foul my plans this time.

Have a great day all!

[anjdevil2]

Morning all.  Cloudy and rainy Yankeeland.  Chuck, meeting is not until tomorrow at 1 PM.  The Rebel forces are once again against larger numbers but I bet they will not win.  Wait and see.  Really enjoyed visiting with John.  Funny, the guy at Barry's did not know John nor LAZ [George].   Not very talkative.  Later.

 

But I still maintain...If the Civil War starts anew, the South will DEFINITELY win....only 'cause all  the YANKEES have move here!!!  (We infiltrated while y'all were sleepin'!)

Warm here up to 79 nice day.  Lots o'work....

Fife.. I understand.  What I said still goes..when wifey sick she gets very clingy and can't do much around the house 'cause she wants the attention!!! 

[laz 57]

Morning all.  Cloudy and rainy Yankeeland.  Chuck, meeting is not until tomorrow at 1 PM.  The Rebel forces are once again against larger numbers but I bet they will not win.  Wait and see.  Really enjoyed visiting with John.  Funny, the guy at Barry's did not know John nor LAZ [George].   Not very talkative.  Later.

 

He probably new you were a Southerner and was checking to see if you were placing any GRITS BOMBS in the store.  I'll be going to BARRYs tomorrow morning before the PA SUMMIT, I'll check out the store.

laz57

[Anonymous]

Mornin' all!

Chief, hope you are enjoying the damp, humid weather we cooked up for you!

Doc Update - went for my MRI on Wednesday - results are to be in either today or Monday.  Went to the E.N.T. yesterday and found that it isn't the ringing in the ears causing lack of sleep it is lack of sleep causing my brain to not filter out the ringing... so now I have to go for a sleep study.  Fun, I get to sleep with wires and probes all over my head!

I also have to start wearing hearing protection when around loud noises... power tools, yard equipment, etc... Buckeye this is not an opening for you to make fun of the Chief. but you will anyway... LOL!

Well I better get some work done and get my program written for school...

Brent