Morning,
Lisa, Didn't get your email, sent you one. We are a family of dog lovers, always had at least one since we were married up till about two years ago when we put the last on down. Jean decided she didn't want to go through it again, but has been looking on and off lately. All of our kids have dogs.
The chief must be up and out plowing the lower forty, tried to call a little while ago and got his machine.
Take care,
Good morning from a cold and rainy Chicago where I feel chipper not from still chipping wallpaper but from seeing the UP's business train again this morning - this time, with the DD40X roaring away 6936 on point. The most massive dis-easiel I've ever seen. Got to get right close to it. Here's an old photo from Trainnet
John, forgot to mention how I'm glad the splints are off your fingers. Great to hear from John Baker too. Congrats on the new family puppies, Lisa, are they going to keep them?
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Fifedog - maybe it's you - check your shoes......
Nope - no puppy shower.
Pups aren't mine to name - belong to my son and his family. Shame all of them look like the daddy - mostly black instead of the reddish brown color of the Mom.
Cooler temps and drizzly here today.
Chief - wish you lots of luck with your gathering up Nawth. Take along some grits and load them in your Gun!
Lisa
Mornin' boys. Hey someone smells like dog; lots of dogs...
Only 3 more moons (thumbnail ones at that) until the gathering, on the shores of the mighty Susquehanna.
Blueberryhill RR wrote: csxt30 wrote: Congratulations Lisa !! Did you have a puppy shower ? They sure are cute !! Thanks, John Did you name them, yet, Lisa ???
csxt30 wrote: Congratulations Lisa !! Did you have a puppy shower ? They sure are cute !! Thanks, John
Congratulations Lisa !! Did you have a puppy shower ? They sure are cute !!
Thanks, John
Did you name them, yet, Lisa ???
Good morning, all.
I picked up my 2055 from Dr. Tinker yesterday and ran it last night. I had it pulling a set of NYC streamliner cars. Looked nice!
But there was a down side to that session. While I was running the train, my 2 boys thought it would be fun to completely disassemble a 1000 piece jigsaw puzzle my daughter and I have been working on for the past 3 winters! I could have choked them! Needless to say, they experienced a very early bed time last night!
Have a great day, all!
Jim
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
Today, it is 35 and cloudy. Going up to a warm 63, with partly cloudy skies. This is a good start of Spring.
Off to Cambridge this morning. The nasty grocery shopping day. I have to take back some dog food. Recall. I have heard that in some areas, a few dogs have died from whatever ingredient was put in it. Thank goodness, we have had no problems. Several major brands are affected. Gas prices are still too high. This is getting ridiculous. And no one cares to correct it.
Later, this afternoon, I will need to run trains. To get my nerves back in a calmer mode. Always works for me. Still working on the scenery items.
Dining Car has rolled in. I see " points west " is up and running. So, I will enjoy breakfast.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
Good morning all,
It is warmer and cloudy with temps reaching into the low 70s today. Yesterday turned out much differently than I thought it would after work (for the better). No one rode with me to work so I went to the State Museum as there was free admission for state employees this week. Then I ate at the downtown Steak'n'Shake and visited Lowe's and then the daughter, granddaughter and son-in-law. I did not get home until almost 8PM, but it was still daylight thanks to DST. My wife visited her sister in Bloomington and Lucas stayed overnight at a friends on Monday night so all three of us were to the three winds. It is spring break for Lucas and my wife and at least they get to enjoy it. I must be early this morning as only the overseas people were on the pot today. Kevin, glad to hear it is warming up in your neck of the woods as well. I better send the dining car to "Points East" this morning before they get hungry. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Nick, Jim, The pub survey is on hold as the frost has got to my knees and I'm just keeping warm at home. Did a lengthy post the other day and POOOF! lost it into the ether.
Hornby have just released 'Lord of the Isles' in 00, comes in a presentation box as a limited edition with matching clerestory coaches. It has not been drastically re-tooled/painted, so don't expect much of an improvement on the original 1960/1981 model. Price is £120.00 retail and should be available any time.
On the subject of slide rules; I have 5" 10" and 20" Darmstadt including a 10" of my fathers that must be 100 yrs old. I also have a Fowlers Magnum circular with 50" scale, a WW1 15 pounder gun layers rule, numerous linear and circular calculators for everything from hydraulics to machinery.
I am saddened to hear so many of you are suffering from some of life's outrageous fortunes, at the same time gladdened by the good things that happen to others. I am not religious, but may your gods take care of you.
Jim, I have not seen the CH4 prog on global warming, but from reading/seeing reports it appears that my opinion's reinforced, that it is a big confidence trick to wield power over people by fear of the unlikely/unbelievable. A way of extracting money from the gullible, at least that is what is happening here with stealth taxes left right and centre.
John Baker
Jefelectric - sent you an email - did you get it? I was asking about your cattle.
Well, it's official. I am now a great grandmother of 6 gorgeous little beagle pups. Sarah had an uneventful delivery over the course of 4 1/2 hours. All are doing well. The 6 y.o. g'son was so excited and had lots of questions. Nana and Mama, both nurses, managed to answer them to his satisfaction. Here's a picture.....
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Frank (Chief) When is the best time to call you? Or you can call me anytime tomorow except from 11:00 to 1:00, taking the bride to lunch. I think you have my numbers.
take care,
RT– I found the item in the complete auctions at ebay after a little searching. It did not sell.
Kevin T.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/
RT – Thanks for the reply. I gave the address a shot and it brought up a response page for Allied trains which is another one of tongue wagging make my chops drool ebay deals. What a cool looking train store with a pretty famous bunch of client to go with.
The auction I am trying to locate is one where the guy lives around the Chicago area and the items were all in several storage vans, or cargo van, looking trailers stacked ontop of each other. Nothing fancy at all. Does that ring a bell with anyone?
Thanks again for the information.
Evening all from beautiful Southern Ohio
Warm and sunny, tulips, lilies, daffodils coming up all over, some crocus' blooming. Sue the dog is still getting better.
I received the sawmill I won ebay and it was better than I expected! I tore it down today to clean and lube it. A few adjustments and it will be like new. Working on a plan where to put it on the layout. I'll be moving some things around.
Finishing up papers and studying for finals. Can't wait till end of quarter. Looking forward to some free time as I've got an entertainment center to build and we actually will be keeping this piece for a change.
Hope all is well
AKKevinT wrote: Greetings from the NorthLand,I have been swamped for the past week or so and have not had chance to check in but I have a quick question for the Coffee Pot Krew. A few weeks back someone posted a link somewhere on the forum pointing to an ebay sale concerning a large amount of Lionel train parts and pieces. It was selling for a pretty large chunk of change and advertised over 1 million items in the sale lot. Does anyone recall the link for this item on ebay, I am curious to see what the final selling price ended at.Thanks for the help. The sunshine is coming back to Alaska finally and the days are getting nice and long again. It is even getting up above 0°F in the day time now! It won't be long and our weather will be warm enough to start the spring snow melts! Life in the North– you have to love it!Best Regards, Kevin T.
Greetings from the NorthLand,
I have been swamped for the past week or so and have not had chance to check in but I have a quick question for the Coffee Pot Krew. A few weeks back someone posted a link somewhere on the forum pointing to an ebay sale concerning a large amount of Lionel train parts and pieces. It was selling for a pretty large chunk of change and advertised over 1 million items in the sale lot. Does anyone recall the link for this item on ebay, I am curious to see what the final selling price ended at.
Thanks for the help.
The sunshine is coming back to Alaska finally and the days are getting nice and long again. It is even getting up above 0°F in the day time now! It won't be long and our weather will be warm enough to start the spring snow melts! Life in the North– you have to love it!
Best Regards, Kevin T.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&viewitem=&ru=http%3A%2F%2Fsearch.ebay.com%3A80%2Fsearch%2Fsearch.dll%3Ffrom%3DR40%26satitle%3D140094631582%26fvi%3D1&item=140094631582&rd=1
dwiemer wrote: ......... I think Buckeye and the rest took it easy this time. I guess they figured you had a laptop right with you at BPS and could fire back.
......... I think Buckeye and the rest took it easy this time. I guess they figured you had a laptop right with you at BPS and could fire back.
Due to a National Religious Holiday, we did take it easy on the Chief this time. I was also busy sitting in my fine court side seats at the NCAA games at Nationwide Arena and then of course there were the parties.
How can pollen be in the air? The ice is still on the lakes in Northern Ohio.
Lisa-n-NC wrote: BUCKEYE - You finally over your St. Paddies celebration? Must still be hungover - asking a Suthner for assistance!! (Actually I think you were only kidding and spent the whole day writing the story for those great pics you posted Sunday!)
BUCKEYE - You finally over your St. Paddies celebration? Must still be hungover - asking a Suthner for assistance!! (Actually I think you were only kidding and spent the whole day writing the story for those great pics you posted Sunday!)
Actually, since you are nurse and must swear a hypercritical oath of some sort and wear a white hat, I knew you would do the right thing.
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
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good morning everyone,
Just got back from the doc's. Don't have to wear the splint anymore except for strenuous activity and to sleep at night. Just have to keep two fingers taped together most of the time till next visit.
Now maybe I will be able to do a little train work. Need to finish the TMCC conversion of my Docksider.
Lisa, Good luck in the job hunt. Have you checked out the drug companies? Of course that usually involves travel.
Lisa-n-NC wrote: Morning all from a sunny and warming NC. The pollen is increasing daily so spring is definitely here. Lisa
Morning all from a sunny and warming NC. The pollen is increasing daily so spring is definitely here.
Lisa, we have soooo much pollen, it is rediculous. My black car is pale green, so is the dark green truck, and the white car, all the same color. I will get it washed, the next day it looks just as bad. It also plays havoc on the allergies. My poor son has his eyes about swollen shut from all the allergens. It has been plenty warm here and I suspect it will only get worse. good luck in the job hunt.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Dennis - Still looking for just the right job. Plenty of nursing jobs out there but not interested in hospital or doctor's office. Have a couple of interviews this week. Really loved doing the medical record analysis.
Just got the news - my son's beagle "Sarah" is about to give birth - so I guess I'm going to be a "great-grandma" very soon! May have to assist in the delivery today!!
Have a great day!!
Good morning from a sunny and cold Chicago where it is still winter though without the snow.John and Mike C, it is nice to hear your teenage daughters grew up successfully. We had our share of drama last night but I survived without having to bring out the trunk monkey - I think I can feel my hair falling out though.
Dr. John, LOL. I just spent a bundle on new furniture or rather the bride did - at a local place called Ashley Furniture. You order what you like in the showroom and they make it at their plant in Wisconsin. It was far less expensive than the comparable Wickes or Ethan Allens.
I had a special treat this morning. The UP's executive business train was in the Chicago passenger station a few tracks over when our scoot pulled in. I had to walk over after writing a check to the UP for a new ticket, and wander up the and down the platform, looking up at the windows like a foamer.
Boy, would it have been something to ride a train like this in its prime! It is in spotless condition. The engine was off getting serviced but there's a B unit-like power car, plenty of people eating breakfast in the dining car, a mid-train dome car, the track inspection car on the rear with a sort of garage door pulled down over it - opposite the power car was a beautiful obs car with a streamlined open platform, a few sleepers and even one car that had workout equipment. Highlight of my day! Wish I had a camera phone.I also got another treat - a package of old magazines I had traded some CTTs for. Model Builders from 1943, 44, 46 and 48. Neat to imagine the lineage going back in sharing the hobby. Can't wait to share what I read.
Hello from Sunny FLA....Its about 60ish today hitting 73, partly cloudy. No trains last night, had to pick up my Dancing Daughter from a school dance trip to Walter World. Got home past midnight. Then off to the job at 7.
John(jfelectric) thanks for the heads up, I looked at the GP7, but for right now it is a bit pricey, I have to liquidate a few items (motorcycle, hotwheels... ) so we can proceed on the new house thing. Found a new construction waiting to be sold....need a retainer of 3% to hold it and I'm thaaaat clooose to getting it. Minimal yard, so the lawn mower can go and most of the yard maintainance stuff. More room in the G-rage for my 4 wheel toy!!! And so it goes...
Will catch up 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 from the Bluegrass!!
It's 53 degrees, overcast and rainy here today with a forecast for more of the same. I had some time yesterday to tinker on the benchwork. I had been noticing that I was getting a deceleration in the 6 to 3 o'clock and then acceleration from 12 to 9, my transformer section of track is at the 6 o'clock so I knew it wasn't a power problem, plus if an 80 watt transformer can't power a 40x60 then there are big problems. So I got my tape measure and level out. Well, the height of the benchwork was almost exactly the same at all four corners. The level told the real story. By the time I finished shimming the benchwork on its table I took my tape measure back out, and now the greatest difference was more than 1/3rd of an inch, and this is on a concrete floor! Now, I'm able to run the Pole Ex at a nice slow pace (around 40%) with no deceleration. This is what I really like to do, that way I can really watch the wheel action as the Berkshire pulls around the track. No speed demon here, just a nice slow comfortable ride for those kiddies on their way to see Santa.
dwiemer wrote:She who must be obeyed went shopping this weekend with my daughter. While my son and I worked on the layout, she shopped for several hours. Upon her return, she said that she looked down at one point and thought about how much she had spent and then remembered THE TRAINS! so she kept shopping. After she had unloaded all the bags, I noticed a new pocket book hanging on the door handle. I asked if it was new....."Yes" was the answer, to which I could only answer "Looks Great Honey"...... I think I will go buy a train.Dennis
She who must be obeyed went shopping this weekend with my daughter. While my son and I worked on the layout, she shopped for several hours. Upon her return, she said that she looked down at one point and thought about how much she had spent and then remembered THE TRAINS! so she kept shopping. After she had unloaded all the bags, I noticed a new pocket book hanging on the door handle. I asked if it was new....."Yes" was the answer, to which I could only answer "Looks Great Honey"...... I think I will go buy a train.
Dennis, beware the slippery slope of escalation! Next time, she'll bring home a Prada purse, you'll be forced to respond with a 3rd Rail brass engine, the children will have to go without shoes . . .
Sunny and cool this am in Prattville, AL. The CTT truck arrived yesterday - mine is very nice. I especially like the CD changer and the leather upholstery, although the shifter seems a bit balky going from 3rd to 4th gear. Good view of the road from the cab, too.
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