We've got cable tv/phone/internet as a package - works great until the neighbor chops the line. Broadband is great 'cause the wife and I could be on at the same time and you don't even notice.
We were supposed to get rain so didn't touch up windows tonight, now they said it didn't rain due to too dry? Hope for rain tomorrow night.
Robot Chicken had a short skit featuring toy trains, but not very flattering to the hobby! Pretzels or popcorn folks, if you're hungry later.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Hand surgery went well. Only cut one time and got it all. Was supppsoe to be in at 7:30. Went in at 7:15 and gone by 8:00. First one in and first one out. Went to look and drive 4Runner. That is what we are going to buy. Thent o County Commissioners meeting. Listen to Wake Co Public Schools lie!!!!!!! Got home in time for two tomato sandwiches and then off to Town Board. Room was full of folks for public hearing. Funny, none of the folks talking lived in Rolesville. Tabled a motion to approve the 831 homes plus commercial. We are to take it back up first item ont he 16th. Will pass but we wanted to insure all the items we told developer we had to have was in the written form and correct. Now for some popcorn. Tired. Got to pack tomorrow for trip to Columbia SC. Got marine dealers' show. Back Saturday.
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
Worked on track tonight. Tweaking and adjusting. Finally have one end ajusted in, I think. All the big engines can negotiate the curves without bumping into each other. And even more don't interfere with any stock, that could be sitting. I've tried setting up the worst case scenerios and it all seems to be working. But, there's got to be something I'm overlooking.
Picked up the support pieces I had made. They were not suppose to be ready until Thur or Fri., but called and had them ready to day. Had some track support made out of 36g CRS, that are the same radius as 072 curve track section, only it is 5" wider. These two pieces will each bridge a section between two peninusula's. Did a fit check and I think they will work fine. Tomorrow, night see how far I get with the next section.
Interesting item on the news here, about 2 years ago these Ozone Generators were sold as air purifiers. All over the place! Rather expensive as well anywhere between $300-$400 ! We ended up with one, I have never cared for it much because of the Ozone smell that it can create. This week it was announced that they are being banned in Calif.. Nothing like generating your own personal SMOG. May want to check this issue out if any one has one.
Glad to hear "The Beav's" hand is doing better.
Oh, I found a Beaver camoflauge kit, copy below. Just cut, scan, adjust to size, and your completely indistingushable. All set for undercover beaver work.
Don
Morning all,
On nights and taking a breakfast break.
Bought a repro Gabe the Lamplighter on ebay tonight. Like to have an original but way too expensive for me. Grandson's name is Gabriel so it will be special on the layout.
Colin-You may get a second opinion before going under the scope. Take care of your knees. I've got one rebuilt, and the other is game at times. Best thing I ever did to help my knees was to keep my weight under control. I am 6'3" and weigh 200#. Whenever I get above 210 my knees ache. Wear good shoes too. Cheap ill fitting shoes are killers.
Lisa-Glad you are feeling better.
Dennis-Did you have anything to do with the movie Facing the Giants?
Chief-I think you will like the Four-runner. I have some fiends with them and they love them. Quick healing of the hand, keep it away from those nasty beavers.
Take care all, need to get back to work
May God bless
Jim
Morning!
Chief: Glad things went well with skin Dr.. Why even let non-residents speak?
Colin: Hang in there and tend to that knee. No BTS parties, or girl chasing for a bit. Work the sympathy angle and have them come to you!
Jumijo: Snap out of it man! Polish the 2343....See....all better. Heck, Doug named a zepplin after you. That's gotta be worth something...or OTOH maybe that's the only decal you would print for him.
Working on Christmas layout on paper. Looking at Woodland Scenics terrain for risers...3.5% is workable, but they only make 4%. Kids on opposite nap schedules, and youngest only sleeps 2-4 hours at a time each night...still
Kurt
kpolak wrote:Jumijo: Snap out of it man! Polish the 2343....See....all better. Heck, Doug named a zepplin after you. That's gotta be worth something...or OTOH maybe that's the only decal you would print for him.
Hey man, your what hurts? Snap out of what? If that 2343 gets any shinier, it will blind me when I look at it! I'm trying it out as my avatar. I have 2 choices that I'm deciding on.
This one:
The finest set of 2343s on the forum. Can you tell I'm proud?
And this one:
No real good reason to use the lion, other than it's on the wall in our train room, pointing to the trains. The kids want me to use this one.
Hey, Tom Brady and the Patriots put on a clinic in Ohio last night! All the Ohio teams combined don't have as many wins as the Patriots! Doh!!! What a pity!
Nice to speak with Keith W. of 1688 Torpedo fame last night. Geesh that guy can yack! I couldn't get a word in edgewise! He's pretty funny, too. Not as funny as Shemp telling Moe he's seeing gorillas, but funny. Nyuck nyuck nyuck...He tells me he's working on a flying Corvair!
Glad to hear that The Beav's hand surgery went well! "Gee Wally, it's all swollen and junk".
Modeling the Baltimore waterfront in HO scale
Jumijo wrote:I have 2 choices that I'm deciding on.
I have 2 choices that I'm deciding on.
I like the "To the Trains" sign myself.
This one?
Brutus,
you might want to check the phone lines when the power goes out as well. Even with my cable modem on a UPS, I lose network connectivity when the power fails in the Neighborhood. There is some gear somewhere in my neighborhood that drops like everything else. That's why God created cell phones, I guess.
Wes
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cool, but nice 62 degrees. Cloudy. Going up to 82 today, with partly sunny skies.
Today, I have a few errands to run. Then, working around the house. The scenery is beautiful here. Hate to see the leaves fall. I may run trains today. Need a break from the normal day.
Looking forward to the Train Show on Saturday. It will be nice to see all the OTTS folks again.
Dining car is here and serving breakfast. Later.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
Chuck
Mornin' boys. Sunny & 60's here in the Mid-Atlantic region. CSX and Maryland are talking about new routes around Baltimore...too little too late. Coulda/shoulda been done back in the early 80's...
dbaker48 - If I were to wear that disguise "undercover", I risk catching a 5 inch stiletto high heel (size 5) right between the eyes.
kpolak wrote: Jumijo wrote:I have 2 choices that I'm deciding on. I like the "To the Trains" sign myself.Kurt
Nope. 'TO THE TRAINS' the one below.
fifedog wrote:dbaker48 - If I were to wear that disguise "undercover", I risk catching a 5 inch stiletto high heel (size 5) right between the eyes.
Fifey, I'm going to take your advice and leave this one alone.
Brutus wrote: RT, are you related to Chief then?
RT, are you related to Chief then?
Just as much as you are brother
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/
'morning....(nope, it ain't good...yet)
Raining again here is paradise.
DonB...I didn't get your e-mail..been having some problems with that account for some unknown reason. I may used the diguise for Halloween. or maybe my next department meeting!
No news is good news I guess....TRAIN SHOW IN DELAND SAT.!!!! so no work at the LHS...
Had my coffee and now off to the races..see y'all 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 all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the low 80s. Crisis in the house was narrowly averted as we realized Lucas needed to start on second paper for English instead of still working on the first one, for which he already had a grade. He obviously did not pay attention to the syllabus, and we had not seen it either. Details are lost on him. Maybe he will sit out a year before going to college. I went to the YMCA and did weights and some trackwork. Also watched Helio Castroneves on "Dancing with the Stars". I am hoping for a calmer night tonight, but I will probably not get it. Tmcc man, sorry to hear about the ACL. I hope the recovery goes well.
It was the (almost) usual this morning with cinnamon rolls and cereal on the dining car this morning, but the cinnamon rolls are slowly running out. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
MORNING,,,,,,,I'm going to say TRAINS now because I'm not sure where I'm going with this. Sun's up and low 70s today, looks good.
Kurt- bow hunting season is here, I don't think that I would wear that mask out this time of year. however there are a few people I might loan one too.
Brutus-We have two cable co.s that offer package deals, but I just use this for entertainment and netzero is half the price. Although I will probably go that way sometime as disconnects are annoying and make me angry. Thats the nice way to say it.
Everyone play nice and I'll drop back later, Sir James
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
As you can plainly see, I went with this one:
Maybe in a few months, I'll change it.
Hey Jim...I kinda likes that one...
Jumijo wrote: fifedog wrote: dbaker48 - If I were to wear that disguise "undercover", I risk catching a 5 inch stiletto high heel (size 5) right between the eyes.Fifey, I'm going to take your advice and leave this one alone.
fifedog wrote: dbaker48 - If I were to wear that disguise "undercover", I risk catching a 5 inch stiletto high heel (size 5) right between the eyes.
I'm not quite blind, Brent. I stopped polishing it so much when I needed glasses.
And what about the photo of that tender you were going to post last night. I sat up all night waiting for it.
And speaking of the Beav - does anyone have a favorite episode? I love that show. My favorite was the one where Ward and the boys are all packing fudge...I think it was for a bake sale or picnic or something. Such a wholesome show.
Dr. John wrote: Morning, all! 63 degrees and sunny in the heart of Dixie this AM. I'm starting to get the itch to work on the Christmas layout. I need to decide if I'll stick with the Dept. 56/Lemax buildings this year or use some of my Lionel prewar and Marx tin buildings. I've already negotiated use of the same space in the foyer for the table - The Lady of The House was feeling charitable. Anyone else planning on starting your Christmas or Halloween layout anytime soon?
Morning, all! 63 degrees and sunny in the heart of Dixie this AM.
I'm starting to get the itch to work on the Christmas layout. I need to decide if I'll stick with the Dept. 56/Lemax buildings this year or use some of my Lionel prewar and Marx tin buildings. I've already negotiated use of the same space in the foyer for the table - The Lady of The House was feeling charitable.
Anyone else planning on starting your Christmas or Halloween layout anytime soon?
fifedog wrote:88 - Mrs. fifedog saw that last post. Thanks, you're a REAL PAL... She thinks you are a wonderful husband, and is inquiring about younger/cuter brothers
You should see the ball of wires now...
G' morning from a foggy and clearing Chicago. Supposed to be in the 80s still this week - hoo rah! Jim A was kind enough to make me all sorts of beautiful decals for the Rail Zepp. He sure has a way with a font... I asked him especially for some lettered for his road because my traction co. seems to pick its vehicles up all over the place: New Orleans, Philly, San Fran, Jumijo... I imagine it is like Bemidji in Minnesota. Mike C reminded me to check the daughter's grades on the very-sophisticated high school website - hmmm, need a family chat about completing assignments.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
dbaker48 wrote: Interesting item on the news here, about 2 years ago these Ozone Generators were sold as air purifiers. All over the place! Rather expensive as well anywhere between $300-$400 ! We ended up with one, I have never cared for it much because of the Ozone smell that it can create. This week it was announced that they are being banned in Calif.. Nothing like generating your own personal SMOG. May want to check this issue out if any one has one.
Are you talking about the Inoic Breeze. If so, it works. I have two. One downstairs and one in the train room. Dust went down 100%. I live in an old house [like George Bailey] and we use to have dust behind dust [espcially with dogs on carpet]. Got one of those and the dust has dropped to unbelievable levels. So, when I did the layout in the two rooms, I got one for the main train room. Hardly any dust on engines and rolling stock. Will "gum" up a little faster from the smoke oil. Mine have no smells at all. You can feel the breeze coming out of it and it has no fan. Now I can tell you about California.
The main smog in California is the smog between their ears.
Morning all. Do me a favor. Ignore that noise coming from New England. Its kind of like a squeeking wheel. It just keeps on going and going. Maybe we need to name him the Energizer Bunny.
Breakfast time. Slept late as I had such a long day. Later
fifedog wrote:
What did I do now, Fifey?
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