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Posted by dbaker48 on Sunday, December 30, 2007 9:10 AM

Good Morning All!

Our city has gone over the top !!!  You may recall a while back I posted about us getting a new trash service after the first.  We are being converted to recycling and seperating trash.  3 pickup cans, 1 each for "green" (organic material), 1 for glass, cans, etc., and 1 for refuse.  OK that's fine.  But they market it as 3 non diesel trucks will be more efficient than 1 diesel.  Which is not true!  Then this.......

Trash pickup will be $15 per month, OK.  However, if you want you can also subscribe to VALET Service !!!  This service will include a driver retrieving the 3 cans from the side of the house, move them to the curb, then relocate them to the side of the house after they have all been empty !!!  UnREAL !!! Banged Head [banghead]Laugh [(-D]

BTW, if any of you watch the Rose Bowl parade our city will also have a float, cost $160,000.  Ridiculous !!!  But then they feel they have an image to protect. Banged Head [banghead]Banged Head [banghead]

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Posted by laz 57 on Sunday, December 30, 2007 8:54 AM

HI GIZ,

  well 28 here to get to 39?  Then SNOHIO later today 2-4 by tomorrow, might have to start up the snoblower?

  SISTER and BRO IN LAW from California along with MOM came down to visit yesterday.  They were im  pressed by the train layout.  Stayed down playing with trains for an hour.  Even had BIL scooping up coal with the gantry crane, he loved it.  Then all went out for dinner, great time.

  B safe,

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, December 30, 2007 8:16 AM
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Sure Hope Chiefey starts a new coffee pot thread for 2008. I want to use it to run up my post count! Laugh [(-D] Laugh [(-D] Laugh [(-D] Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by Jumijo on Sunday, December 30, 2007 7:23 AM
 traindaddy1 wrote:
 Jumijo wrote:

Had great day yesterday watching the football game after dinner. Saw some old friends and had a great time and many laughs.

Jim

JIM: We gave it one of our best 'shots'.  Perhaps, we'll meet in the playoffs and the tide will turn. Wink [;)]

It was a great game and your Giants sure did stay right with the Patriots. Too close! Perhaps there will be a rematch in the playoffs. Thumbs Up [tup]

Hava great Sunday, Traindaddy!

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Sunday, December 30, 2007 7:20 AM

Good morning from Buckeyeland

Congratulations to BRENT, the Lion roared!!! Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]Thumbs Up [tup]

Chuck...I hope you received an engine with a motor. Sad [:(]

Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum. Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by traindaddy1 on Sunday, December 30, 2007 6:58 AM
 Jumijo wrote:

Had great day yesterday watching the football game after dinner. Saw some old friends and had a great time and many laughs.

Jim

JIM: We gave it one of our best 'shots'.  Perhaps, we'll meet in the playoffs and the tide will turn. Wink [;)]
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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Sunday, December 30, 2007 6:50 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a frosty 28 degrees. Going up to 42 today, with some snow tonite.

Today is an easy day. A few normal chores to do around the house and then relaxing, the rest of the day. I think I will run trains, for awhile later.  I have a new engine, that I want to try out, from Chief.

Dining car is here and it's time for breakfast. Then, I will send it  off to " points west ". Well stocked.

Y'all have a great Sunday.

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Posted by Jumijo on Sunday, December 30, 2007 6:41 AM

 

Good morning from New England! Home of the unbeaten, perfect season record NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS!!!!

Had great day yesterday watching the football game after dinner. Saw some old friends and had a great time and many laughs.

Sure Hope Chiefey starts a new coffee pot thread for 2008. I want to use it to run up my post count! Laugh [(-D] Laugh [(-D] Laugh [(-D] Laugh [(-D]

Will run trains today with the kids.

Jim

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Posted by traindaddy1 on Sunday, December 30, 2007 6:25 AM

A day early but better early than late:   Happy New Year 

I don't post much on the "coffee pot" but I read everyday. Wish you all the very best.

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Posted by kpolak on Sunday, December 30, 2007 5:31 AM

 Brutus wrote:

We need a little happy piggy type smily face - do they make that?  Just for me!!!

Bring Chocolate Chip Cookies, and you shall receive! 

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Posted by magicman710 on Sunday, December 30, 2007 1:14 AM
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Smart young man.  You are going to do well.  Now yu might just teach us "old" guys some Legacy tricks. Wink [;)]

Off to bed.  Reclinerized too late [or is it early]. 

Naw.... Yall aint old! Just a little dryer behind the ears, thats all..... Wink [;)]

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Posted by John Bakeer on Sunday, December 30, 2007 1:11 AM

0700GMT in a damp mild Stockport, +10degC/50degF. with light showers forecast.

Don't confuse me Chief, I'm only a TOG, the other place has just lost my log on data and I would  much prefer to keep it simple.

I take it that come new year this will be the only place I need to come for a coffee, even though I prefer a pint pot of hot sweet tea (sorry to be pedantic) which has been the correct way to drink the nectar of the gods for over 500 years here and 3,000 in China.

Ran my Copper Canyon set for a while last night, looking forward to Charles Ro. doing the business. The base board planning is going fine, it's going to be a tight squeeze though.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Sunday, December 30, 2007 12:36 AM

Smart young man.  You are going to do well.  Now yu might just teach us "old" guys some Legacy tricks. Wink [;)]

Off to bed.  Reclinerized too late [or is it early]. 

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Posted by magicman710 on Saturday, December 29, 2007 11:46 PM

"Guess that kinda locks you back into O?" Yes, you are correct Don. Wink [;)]

Don, I dont know if you have any TMCC 2 Locomotives, but even if you dont, you can do almost everything with TMCC 1 as I know you can with them that I know of. You can program them where you have that "Speed Bar" and make their own names and roadnumber that are displayed when you press there name. Also alot of cool things go on when you control switches and accessories.

 

So far, I would give this system 5 stars. Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by Brutus on Saturday, December 29, 2007 11:35 PM

Well, company gone now and all the cookies were eaten.  Too late to make more, but I'll catch you guys tomorrow for sure.

That is a Great picture of my doggy!  She even has that same haircut right now! 

Thomas and the 19th C Freight were a big hit with the company - kids went nuts!  As a suggestion from a guy who don't know much about MTH, be sure to have the sound up LOUD so the kids can hear it over their own chatter!  Laugh [(-D]

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by dbaker48 on Saturday, December 29, 2007 11:01 PM

Grayson - Good news on the Legacy, hope you enjoy it.  I guess that kinda locks you back into O scale from HO?  Not a thing wrong with running both though !!!  Will be looking forward to your posts on Legacy, I'm sure I will learn from them.  (Mine isn't out of the box yet)  

Oh Yeah, have you seen on ebay someone is offering a BB and Leagacy for a Buy it Now for $3,000 !!!

Got all our outside decorations down, then went to see American Treasure, Ok for those that saw it, what was on page 47 ?

Glad to see the Chief is going to renew the pot, I'll try not to mess it up again this year.  Posted last year and because of the time change ended up with the first post.  So will stop posting early on New Years Eve. 

BTW The El Camino is all ready to go!  Just waiting for the signal. 

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Posted by magicman710 on Saturday, December 29, 2007 10:45 PM
Nice to here this place was created in my town. Wink [;)] Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by edw on Saturday, December 29, 2007 10:36 PM

 ChiefEagles wrote:
 

Best to all of those who read and don't post very often.   

Thank you, Chief. It has been one year now since I first joined this forum, and I have enjoyed every minute of it. The practical information and advice I have received has been invaluable. In addition, the banter and camaraderie has been first rate. Thanks to all who have made it such a pleasurable and rewarding experience. I look forward to more of the same in 2008.

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Posted by cheapclassics on Saturday, December 29, 2007 9:56 PM

Good evening all,

It was another cold, cloudy day in SE Indiana with temps in the 30s.  Two of the grandkids were down here today and I ran the Polar Express for them today.  The older one helped me switch the cars.  One of the cars had some trouble coupling up (note: train related information was contained in this post).  Was going to see to National Treasure tonight, but it was too full by the time we got there so we rented "Music and Lyrics".  Tomorrow is the last day for the exhibit at the museum.  I got the latest issue of Trains, which is good as usual (note: two items related to trains.  In the same post!?!?).  We had the usual fare for breakfast this morning.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Saturday, December 29, 2007 9:53 PM

Good Evening.....

I couldn't resist dropping in and saying " Hi " to all my friends, after reading some posts this evening. I agree with Chief 100 %.

This Coffee Pot is a great place. Because of some great people.

Time for bed. Good Night,

Chuck

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Posted by MartyE on Saturday, December 29, 2007 9:36 PM
Looks like we found a few grounds in the coffee.  Been a great year!  Legacy is still keeping me entertained.

Trying to update my avatar since 2020 Laugh

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Posted by rtraincollector on Saturday, December 29, 2007 9:31 PM

well this is the 15,000 post or 14,999 reply have fun all

 

edit; nope I'm one too soon so who ever is next is the one lol

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Posted by sir james I on Saturday, December 29, 2007 9:25 PM

I think there is a lot of helpful items right here on the pot,daily. mixed in with much friendly chatter. I still feel new here but have gained a lot of respect for those who post and will gladly call them "friend",           

Good Nite Chewy,,,,,,,,,,,,,,Sir James

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Posted by dwiemer on Saturday, December 29, 2007 9:15 PM

Been a long day.  Quite honestly, this arguing gets tiresome.  Hate to say it, but it makes me less inclined to read through the threads when so much of the posts are either folks arguing or just posting for the sake of posting, not knowing what they are talking about.  There is, or at least there was a lot of folks with vast knowledge of this hobby on here.  It seems less so lately.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Saturday, December 29, 2007 9:05 PM
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Bruce - very well said!  I hope that Chief will make a new Coffee Pot when the calender flips over to 2008.

I plan on it.  That way we do not take up too much server space graciously given by CTT and Kalmbach.

EDW and CSTect, well said.  Its not the numbers but what is said.  Also, when you say it, know you are telling what is right.  I've wittnessed posting of wrong advice and then that person going back and editing the post.  People around here are not dumb.  Easy to see.  I want to thank all who have posted "honest" posts to the Coffee Pot over the years.  You nave made this one of the most popular threads in the train fourms.  Best to all of those who read and don't post very often.  This thread was started one morning while I was in a Holiday Inn in Savanah GA waiting for a Bass Pro Shops to open.  Elliot [Big Boy], Tom Pescha, Buckeye and my self got it going.  It has really grown.  Most joining us have been great friends.  A few problems "crop" up now and then.  They have gone or hopefully will go.  Thanks to all of you, the "Pot" [as it is called with affection] will go on.  God bless us all.   

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Posted by rtraincollector on Saturday, December 29, 2007 9:03 PM
I didn't and if you read my comment on the original thread it stated ditto to the guy above except I have over 2000 post and only about 6 are train related.

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Posted by chefjavier on Saturday, December 29, 2007 8:48 PM
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Brutus got this pic in a email and thought I would share with you as it reminded me of your dog lol

 

Caught in the act lol

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Posted by sir james I on Saturday, December 29, 2007 8:44 PM

RT- that dog uses a lot of tp,but at least he must be potty trained.

Tried to find something on tv but nothing that would keep me awake.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Saturday, December 29, 2007 8:29 PM

Brutus got this pic in a email and thought I would share with you as it reminded me of your dog lol

 

Caught in the act lol

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Posted by laz 57 on Saturday, December 29, 2007 6:30 PM
 jefelectric wrote:
 laz 57 wrote:

HI GIZ,

  Well went out hunting today with OLD BESS,  didn't see a thing until we fired them off.  Then leaving the farm 5 doe came out ran about 100 yards from truck.  We were going to hunt that lower field but decided to take the upper one.  Then going over the mountain saw 3 more. DA!

OH WELL..........  now its raining, glad I got gutters cleaned were clogged up.

  Ran trains again tonite all good NO PILE UPS!!!

  Just ordered from JUST TRAINS a K-line tank engine with TMCC for a great price of $399.

  Maybe get on Monday?

later,

laz57

Morning everyone,

Laz, What road name did you order?  I paid 500 at York about a year ago for one in CNJ so you got a great deal.  BTW, mine runs great and smokes like an MTH engine. Thumbs Up [tup]

That's the way deer hunting goes.  I don't hunt anymore but used to always see tons of deer in squirel season and lots of squirels in deer season. Smile [:)]

JOHN, I got the same CNJ.  Just trains went on there site about a week ago and saw the blow out for 399 and just lost out bidding on a 3rd rail Niagara so I figured why not.  So no problems?  I always liked the look of em.  JOHN, how are the sounds and the smoke?

  Yes probably go on Monday for deer again, maybe get lucky?

laz57

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