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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 7:35 PM
 Buckeye Riveter wrote:

 lionroar88 wrote:
Evening fellas...

Home Alone tonight... Susan is in Toledo, OH for an audit till Friday...

Susan is in for a cultural experience.  Make sure she visits Tony Packo's. 



Message delivered Buckeye... I was wondering if they ever finished that bridge you have to take when heading North to Detroit?  Wasn't worth the plane ticket for me to find out! Smile [:)]
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Posted by sir james I on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 7:45 PM
88- If you are talking about the one in toledo I75-yes it's open.

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Posted by spankybird on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 8:15 PM

 sir james I wrote:
88- If you are talking about the one in toledo I75-yes it's open.

Actually, it's I-280 which turns into I-75 and yes it is open and very impressive at over 4 miles long. I am not so sure I would want to take it in a snow storm! Shock [:O]

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Posted by sir james I on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 8:23 PM
Yes it is 280 and I was coming back to correct it but spankybird did a better job.

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Posted by spankybird on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 8:26 PM
I was on it about 2 weeks ago. I wanted to take some pics looking down river but I was driving by my self and wasn't going to try driving and doing the camera at the same time.

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Posted by Brutus on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 8:34 PM

IE ate my post again Sad [:(]

No t/treaters since the kid stubbed out his cig and demanded candy about 4 years ago.  Kids around us are too old or too young - very young ones just go to their friends' house and to parties.  Not like when we were kids at all.  Had some chicken fingers and watched Ghostbusters with the kids, now The Great Pumpkin!  Off tomorrow and will play with trains with kids - have a couple scenery Q's, will make separate threads!

Doug M - trainset, is that a single word though?  I guess....

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 8:44 PM

Man, I love Halloween. Went home early on an extra express Metra laid on. Carved the pumpkin with the youngest, then he got his knight costume together, I got out his red wagon and off  we went. It was clear but got cold when the sun set. Visited a few blocks. He went up by himself and rang the doorbells, remembered to say thank you. He was scared by some decorations and after that I went up to the doors with him. It must be fun to be five.

The two teens went around - sans costumes... no fun.

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 8:45 PM
Back from Church "trunk a treat", pony rides and carnival inside gym.  Pam and I were greaters.  Did get two free hotdogs and several cups of sweet ice tea.  Might pick up 4 Runner tomorrow.  Wife is getting "ancy".  Later.

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Posted by PhilaKnight on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 8:49 PM

Hello everyone I haven't been on lately little one is due anyday now. Had 2 false alarms since monday.

Hasn't been a good week at work either. Had 3 officers shot in the last 4 days. This city is going down fast. I'm thinking it's time to abandon ship and get out of Dodge. If you could just keep my friend Officer Cassidy in your prayers. He was shot today.

Well some good news is the Dr says it look pretty good that the little on will be here by this weekend. Still in disagreement with the wife about a name. I would like Jolena, my wife wants Gia but it sounds to much like a nickname, Vienna is kinda in agreement for now. Well have a good night everyone. 

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Posted by Brutus on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 8:51 PM
Prayers for those who were shot, PK - God bless.  Keep us posted, also on the baby!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Wednesday, October 31, 2007 9:21 PM

PhilaKnight - gotcha covered....I remember when Philly was a better place than NYC....times have changed...

WELL...the display was a huge success, emptied a CALDRON FULL of candy.  Was preety much done at 8:45, a few stragglers at 9 whilst I was removing the electronics.  Lots of great comments on the house and a few scared little ones ( but I got them their goodies anyway).

I'll post a video tomorrow....I smell like fog juice.Dead [xx(] will probably shower off if I can stay awake long enough

Off tomorrow and Friday, TTFN!

Rich 

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, November 1, 2007 5:15 AM

Good morning from New England, where another nice day is in store. Mid 60s and sunny. Will wash the car tonight and perhaps work on Brent's trains.

The kids had a great time trick or treating and giving candy out last night. They all fell asleep in my bed watching Casper (again). I limited myself to one Reeses cup. The battle of the bulge continues.

November 1st already. The older I get, the faster times seems to fly by.  

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Posted by John Bakeer on Thursday, November 1, 2007 5:57 AM

Joetrains,

The penny for the guy kids have been at it now for over two weeks and fireworks have been let off for the same amount of time. It is against the law for private citizens (who must be over 18) to buy more than seven days before or to let them off other than Nov 5th. I have seen 10yo kids setting of industrial fireworks in the last week. A large part of the population want a total ban on accursed things.

Dennis,

The landlady of the Armoury has been asking me where the photographs of your friends pub are?

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Posted by kpolak on Thursday, November 1, 2007 6:15 AM

Morning!

Great night Trick or Treating!  Oldest was soooo excited!  She was Dora swag went into the backpack.  Youngest didn't want to wear the cow costume, so she sat in the stroller.  Great Haul...mostly chocolate, and one small wooden train.  The light up necklaces and bracelets ($1 for 15 at Michaels) we passed out were a big hit!

Youngest ansy...and throwing toast gotta go.

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, November 1, 2007 6:35 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

Iy is a dark 56 degrees. Only going up to 65 today with sunshine.

Today , I will be busy for a few hours. Have some errands to run. Then, I will relax this afternoon. Maybe run trains for awhile. I need to switch trains on a couple of main lines.

Dining car is here. Time for breakfast.

Y'all have a great Thursday.

Chuck

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 1, 2007 6:49 AM
Since I spent the night alone - great night sleep - woke late and to the office late... oh well... see what happens when SWMBO is gone for one night!

Most of the kids that stopped last night were teenagers, and all were nicely attired (for a change).  A few of them are going to make nice wives... Shock [:O]

Doug - I haven't gotten rid of the track yet, just made arrangements for anything that doesn't get spoken for before the exchange takes place next Monday or Tuesday.  I want to clean it up and make sure all the parts and instructions are included with each switch, operating track, etc.

Kurt - Will get back to you tomorrow on total cost.

Jumijo - Time certainly is flying... seems like just yesterday I was at post number 1... what a year will bring!
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Posted by cheapclassics on Thursday, November 1, 2007 7:10 AM

Good morning all,

IIABSDISEI with temps in the high 50s.  Philakinght, good luck with the baby.  Life will get interesting for you.  We had many trick or treaters last night with over 50 stopping by.  We think the orange lights may have helped bring them in.  I also managed to do weights and some track work at the YMCA.  Read the Hogwarts trainset reviews on another post.  Sounds like it is a good set.  It may not be a "Polar Express", but I think it will sell well.  Just the usual fare on the dining car this morning.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by rtraincollector on Thursday, November 1, 2007 8:08 AM

Morning all not to much going on here today getting ready for work . spent most of yesterday doing one type or another paperwork so that was a day off I lost but needed to be done so oh well life goes on and we all just get doing the best we can lol.

Well time to get ready for work so talk to you all later

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Posted by fifedog on Thursday, November 1, 2007 8:53 AM

Mornin' boys.  Mornin' English.  Cloudy and 59 here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Youngest girl looked beautiful in her white witch costume (NARNIA) last night.  Also noticed a lot of older teens out last night, but heh, at least they're doing something...

Insurance called me yesterday to tell me car is being totalled out.  I'm out the $7400 on car payments I've made over past three years (car is worth less than that...), "sorry".  Oh, and got a follow up call an hour later as to how did I like my service...I politely explained it wasn't a good time to ask that question...

Philaknight - Terrible news.  Hope your "brothers" can fully recover.  Philly is bad;Baltimore is worse.  When I get to the mountains, I'll send you some real estate ads.

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Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, November 1, 2007 9:16 AM
Good morning from a sunny and cold Crystal Lake where it is barely 36 degrees and feels more like 28 with the breeze. Looks like Halloween was nice for many. Looks like a busy day here. Sorry about the car, Fife... I've had that experience. Phila, prayers for your fellow officers (and for you and your bride with the baby - you're beginning a great journey). Chief, How's Peak? Brent, will email later. Jim, ain't that the truth?

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, November 1, 2007 9:55 AM

Morning all.  PK, my thing and shooters of law enforcement officers is immediate assignation of the shooters.  They got shot resisting arrest.  I'm a little predigest as I have a lot of friends in law enforcement, two of my chilcren are in law enforcement and I was an aux officer. 

Off to get new 4 Runner this afternoon.  Wife could not wait.  Been on the phone handling the particulars.  Also on the phone handling the arrigant County Planning Director.  She got chewed by County Officials.  [Yankee] 

Off with by-pass plans to show lady how it will effect her driveway.  Back and do some trains until wife get home to go to dealership.

Later

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Posted by Brutus on Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:00 AM
Morning folks - off work today with the kids, yipee!  Hey, reading back to see if I missed anything, Chuck (Blueberry) - is the waitress going under the knife again?!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:03 AM
PhilaKnight,
Just read where your friend passed away, so incredibly sorry to hear that!  You and all will be in our prayers.  My family is from the Philly area and I don't know what happened there that has caused all this.  I have my opinions, but will keep them to myself as this is not the place for the airing of that.

Just wanted you to know that you and all your co-officers' work and sacrifice does not go unnoticed, nor unappreciated by the majority of the citizens.

God Bless you all.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:05 AM
spanky and sir james...

Back in January 2005 I was heading to Detroit for the autoshow and we were driving the slolum between the bridge piers.  I've been tracking the progress ever since, but never found if it was completed.  I know it was delayed due to a construction worker death.  The bridge looks very impressive, especially that night shot! WOW!
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Posted by phillyreading on Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:13 AM
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Shiver me timbers!!  Get to see the N.E Joker in Feb?   Make sure that fly into WPB FL or I may miss you!  I don't live that far from the airport.

Your welcome to come over but I don't have room to put up anybody or even an animal!!  I have five indoor cats, if you want to come over you may have to fight one off to eat here or even keep your glass of water at my house, and that is NO joke!  One of our cats, Harley, eats almost anything; chicken, ice cream, cake, creem cheese, baloney, turkey, ham, tuna fish, shrimp, salmon, milk, and eggs; cooked or raw, besides his cat chow.  He begs for food when you eat and if you don't feed him he will nip at your arm!

Lee F.

Uh-oh! I'm allergic to cats, Philly. I'm going to have to cancel the trip to WPB and head on over to Kissimee to watch the Kissimee Astros during spring training instead! Whistling [:-^]Wink [;)]

Never heard of the Kissimee Astros, I presume that this is a minor league club?

The shopping center in CTT latest issue is only 65 minutes away from me, Aventura Mall in North Miami FL.

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Posted by Brutus on Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:19 AM

Hey, wish I lived close to that layout, I'd spend hours there!

Almost forgot, Happy Saints Day folks!

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:39 AM
Buckeye,
Just got an email from Ma&Pa the power unit upgrades are on their way... look for pics and all in a few days (maybe early next week).
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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, November 1, 2007 10:45 AM

 

Got stuck in a meeting today, so no walk at lunch. Waiting for my buddy to get back with pizza.  

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Posted by tmcc man on Thursday, November 1, 2007 11:06 AM

Hello everyone,

Sorry for my recent leave of absence. I have been in physical therapy and I have regained a lot of control in my knee. The surgery will be the 21st of December.

Philaknight I have heard so much about the shootings on the news up above where you are. Congrats on the new one coming!!!!

Chief, good luck with the new 4 Runner. I have heard nothing but good things about them.

I hope everyone has a good rest of the day.

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 1, 2007 11:59 AM
Sign - Welcome [#welcome]back Collin!

We've been wondering what you've been up to... seems we found out... hittin on the nurses at physical therapy... Sign - Dots [#dots]Smile [:)]

Good to have you back!  Hope the knee holds up for ya!

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