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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, October 11, 2007 7:38 PM

Wouldja believe...

Those old tv shows were great in their day, but the kids and I just watched the Monkees with On Demand. The show didn't age well. And their dummy still creeps me out! Still, it was pretty innovative in its day.

WB cartoons on the other hand are timeless classics. Hysterical stuff then and now. There isn't a bad one in the bunch. 

I'm watching This Old House while I'm typing. Rich is swapping out a tub trap. Why am I reminded of Brent?

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, October 11, 2007 7:44 PM
Here is one for you.  5 miles from my farm in Edgecombe Co and Mom's.   http://www.wral.com/news/local/story/1918588/    Read story and watch video.

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Posted by Brutus on Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:02 PM

That's very cool, Chief!

Just finished watching Survivor and now taping CSI and Supernatural.  Re-watching Working on the Railroad so the kids can't see the "bad" shows.  Do they always work on garden railroads?

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Posted by rtraincollector on Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:13 PM
Thats very neat chief I love stuff like that. It tells so much about our past. Was surprise thou that you weren't in the vidieo

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:17 PM

 

Jim T - in case you're interested...here is a link to some vintage Lionel f3 portholes (not repros). Auction ends in less than an hour!

Authentic PW Portholes

I wonder if Bent mailed out his trains...bwahahahahahahPirate [oX)]

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Posted by rtraincollector on Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:24 PM
received my MTH B&O Doodlebug today was shocked it has never been run it still has all factory packing around it as it should. no marks on wheels or center pick ups . All paper work in the box. Smile [:)]

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Posted by Brutus on Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:26 PM

Man, John S must still be pulling double shifts!  Hope he gets back online soon, or at least eats some of this icecream and cake I've been saving for him!  Sir James, I guess you can have some his icing, just leave the cake!  Smile [:)]

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Posted by CSXect on Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:43 PM

I can remember when cartoons were about laughter and slapstick hummor and not japanese culture "invading" the minds of the youthSign - Off Topic!! [#offtopic]SoapBox [soapbox] I will take loony tunes, hanabarbera and other "classics" the only two modern kids cartoons I liked was Voltron and Robotech, as for mindless tv watching I like in order King of the hill,simpsons, family guy and american dad oh and futurerama.

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There is nothing wrong with Japanese animation just a difference of a generation gap and personal preffrences, now Japanese trains thats another story I would love to see some trains that are models of overseas prototype trains.

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Posted by broadythecableguy on Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:47 PM

Voltron was good but Looney Tunes were better.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, October 11, 2007 8:55 PM

Jim,

         Thanks for the heads up on the portholes.  That seller has been selling those for awhile.  However, I got repro 2353-11 portholes from Jeff when I changed the shell.  I know they aren't proper for the 2343, but I didn't want to spend $50 for portholes.  I'd rather put that towards an engine or accessory.  Thanks again.

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Posted by dwiemer on Thursday, October 11, 2007 9:00 PM

Good evening everyone.  Sorry I haven't checked in lately.  Been busy with work, kids school activities and the movie.  We officially start filming Monday, but we actually started this past Thursday.  I would check back more often, but this web site is kinda slow and it seems I rarely have the time right now.  If anyone needs to talk to me, drop an email, I can usually check in every other day or so.

Y'all  have a great weekend,

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, October 11, 2007 9:18 PM

EVENING FOLKS,

I was watching this old house too.Everything always goes well on there. do you think that cast iron connector would have came loose that easy for me? I don't think so. It's my understanding Cartoon network owns the old WB cartoons we all miss so much, but they shelved them. At least we can get DVD's.

Brutus thanks for the cake I'll leave some for someones coffee.   Sir James

This is an add on;The only TV shows I have are the Dean Martin roast. good entertainment.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Thursday, October 11, 2007 10:01 PM

Evenin' All,

Hey, heard some good news for you Ohizoans on that other un-named web-site !

Davis trains of Milford has re-opened in Milford in a new, larger, location under a new name. The previous owner is assisting and the former emplyees are there as well. Same great outfit just a new name and a bigger store. Thumbs Up [tup]

The only bad part is now I have no excuse to not go back and visit family. Ashamed [*^_^*] 

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Posted by mitchelr on Friday, October 12, 2007 5:11 AM

Morning to all. A fresh pot is on. Got to go get another cup and then jump in the shower.  NOthing much happening here.  Love the cool weather and getting excited about Pootomac Eagle trip on Monday and York on Thursday/Friday.

88 - Susan is a pretty special woman getting your sister at BWI and making sure you get to York on Friday.  Glad you will make the photo. See you there.

Have a great day. 

Mitch 

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Posted by Jumijo on Friday, October 12, 2007 5:13 AM

Still rainy here this morning in New England. Looking forward to the weekend. The weather is supposed to be dry and cool, and we have a family gathering tomorrow night. My wife's cousin will be there and he is starting a layout - 027 stuff.

Ahhh, no homework tonight with the kids. I wish I could dope them up so they would sleep late in the morning. 6AM is a little early to have 3 kids jumping on your chest (or other vulnerable parts of one's anatomy). 

Congratulations to Al Gore! 

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Posted by kpolak on Friday, October 12, 2007 6:42 AM

Morning!

More on the Banquet & Store Brand Pot Pies...

ConAgra Foods said on Thursday that it was voluntarily recalling all varieties of Banquet brand frozen pot pies and all varieties of store brand frozen pot pies following concerns that its poultry pot pie products may be linked to an outbreak of salmonella.

http://www.cnbc.com/id/21261441

If it's just the poultry pies why are they recalling ALL pot pies???  My 2 cents [2c]

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Friday, October 12, 2007 6:43 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is another cool, cloudy day. 52 degrees. Going up to 64 today with no rain. Need some sunshine.

Today is a busy day. Paperwork to do. Phone calls to make. Then later, I have to run to the local store. I may take an hour and run trains later. Still need to do some detail cleaning of trains.

Today, the Indians open a 7 games series with Boston. Go Tribe.

Nascar Busch race tonite. Nextel Cup race tomorrow night.

Dining car is serving breakfast. All Aboard.

And.........Where is Buckeye ????

Y'all have a great Friday.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Friday, October 12, 2007 7:38 AM

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the 60s.  Last night was a little different.  My dad and I went to Columbus to listen (and meet) Sarah Fisher.  The local extension of IUPUI hosted a leadership program and had her speak at it.  She may not be the most polished public speaker, but it was nice to hear her perspective on her career and the state of the Indy Racing League.  There were bran muffins on the dining car from "Points East" this morning.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Jumijo on Friday, October 12, 2007 7:48 AM

Bizzarre news item: I read that George Gipp's (The Gipper) body was exhumed on Oct. 4 for DNA testing. Kind of a quirky sports story. He's been dead for 87 years.

Rickum rackum rickum ruckum. Get the ball and really ... 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, October 12, 2007 7:50 AM
 Jumijo wrote:

Ahhh, no homework tonight with the kids. I wish I could dope them up so they would sleep late in the morning. 6AM is a little early to have 3 kids jumping on your chest (or other vulnerable parts of one's anatomy). 

Benadryl!!!!  Not Mountain Dew!!!! Angel [angel]

Morning all.  Got "English" weather.  Dropped from record setting 90's to 53 degrees.Shock [:O]  Temps going up but not like it has been.  Will go from short sleves to long sleves in one night.  Temp in house is 70.  During winter, we keep it on 68 or 69 during the day.  Greenhouse cleaning and plant moving is number 1 today.  High 30's tonight.  Now to get some rain.  State Fair started today.  Wife works till 5.  Some days she works till 10 PM.  She is working the USDA exhibit.  Chats with those farmers.  Goes through Sunday week.  Good news for Ohizo [Dougsnotagrump report].  Buckeye WHO????Laugh [(-D] Later

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Posted by fifedog on Friday, October 12, 2007 8:13 AM
Mornin' boys.  Just grabbing an extra-large with cream & sugar, to go.  Gotta get back down in that basement, so I may have a picture or two to post on Sunday...
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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, October 12, 2007 8:36 AM
Tree trimmers here.  Mexicans all up in my big oak in the front and climbing in Bradford Pears.  Climbing dudes.  Noticed how they laugh and have fun while working.  $250 to trim up big oak, Bradford Pears and two tree in the back.  Others want $500 and more.  This guy and his crew does big jobs in Raleigh for BIL. 

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Posted by cnw1995 on Friday, October 12, 2007 8:44 AM

Good morning from a crisp and sunny Chicago where it seems like winter. Got a big day here - class about podcasting, some other development work. Anticipated highlight of my weekend is I hope to go to the Great Train Show at DuPage Cty fairgrounds this Sunday morn.  Never been. Supposed to be big. Wonder if the vendors take checks or a credit cards or are they all-cash? 

That Gipp story sure is weird. No one knows why the family really wanted to do it.

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Posted by laz 57 on Friday, October 12, 2007 9:05 AM

HI GIZ,

  55 and brisk here today.  Windy at about 15-20 mph.  Was going to have a fire with my wife tonite outside but to much wind maybe saturday?  Going to run trains and watch DA TRIBE on tv tonite.

  CHUCK and OTTS BOYZ, GO TRIBE!!!!!!

  TGIF.

ALL BE SAFE.

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Posted by sir james I on Friday, October 12, 2007 9:19 AM

Morning All,

We have the same cool weather here,sun shining but low 50s. I read the Chiefs thread about his house temp. of 69. but we have a 92%+ furnace and we are getting too old to spend the winter cold all the time. are's is daytime 72.Down at nite. No plans for today I might start opening the "M" tender's so I'll be ready for the BCRs when they arrive.Otherwise lets see what the day brings.             Tally Ho,    Sir James

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Friday, October 12, 2007 10:10 AM
 sir james I wrote:

Morning All,

We have the same cool weather here,sun shining but low 50s. I read the Chiefs thread about his house temp. of 69. but we have a 92%+ furnace and we are getting too old to spend the winter cold all the time. are's is daytime 72.Down at nite. No plans for today I might start opening the "M" tender's so I'll be ready for the BCRs when they arrive.Otherwise lets see what the day brings.             Tally Ho,    Sir James

We have a new [4 years old] high efficiency natural gas furnace too.  This old house is not insulated like modern ones.  Added insulation where I could.  Sometimes we bump it up to 70.  Turn it down at night.  Only turn it down 5 or so degrees as a fishing buddy of mine [in the heating and A/C] says that is about the break point for cost.  Any lower and you waste the difference in the warm up period in the morning.  Tree trimmers gone.  Excellent job for all the work they did and cleaned up.  Well, there went more of the money I won last week. 

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, October 12, 2007 10:17 AM
 Jumijo wrote:

I wonder if Bent mailed out his trains...bwahahahahahahPirate [oX)]



Nope... by the time I got the truck from my FiL, picked up my stuff from Lowes, and arrived at the UPS Store they were closed! Sad [:(]

So I have to run out at lunch today to exchange the truck for my car and then I'll stop at UPS and get them out... I also forgot to print your address before I left work... Banged Head [banghead]

Mitch - Yeah she's a keeper!  Still not 100% that I'll make it because Susan MAY have to work a full day next Friday (her boss can be kinda cranky at times) and since she has to take her Dad for is radiation seeds for Prostate Cancer on Wednesday she may just have to work... we'll see.

The gang is ordering Pizza for lunch today and haven't placed the order yet... Banged Head [banghead] I'm hungry!

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Posted by jefelectric on Friday, October 12, 2007 10:48 AM

Morning all,

Jean had a tooth pulled yesterday, doing pretty good, but some pain.  Went along to grocery shop, she won't let me go alone, spend to much on the wrong things. Big Smile [:D]

Was about to start work on the dollhouse project, but Jean just left me know the granddaughters are here for a visit.

Take care,

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Posted by Jumijo on Friday, October 12, 2007 11:35 AM

Just back from a great lunchtime walk. The sky was clear, the air was cool. A very pleasant day for a nice stroll. But a few minutes ago, I walked by my secretary's window, and saw that it's raining again. Looks like I'll have to wash the car tomorrow.  Sigh [sigh]


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Posted by sir james I on Friday, October 12, 2007 11:42 AM
Chief- I agree about not turning temp too low as everything in the house cools down,walls,carpets furniture,etc. all have to be warmed up again. not just the air in the house. Same with a/c house gets too hot and everything has to cool down again. BCR's just arrived so I guess I can play for awhile   Sir James

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