CLOSED////////The Coffee Pot is still on and over 3 years. Here we gather as friends with trains.

[sir james I]

Good Evening All,

Buckeye Jim-nice picture, do the kids get to run the train? we know how dads are.

Brutus- we hit the jackpot. My wife spent the day baking christmas cookies.Bring Chewy and a back pack. I'll just tell her I ate them.

All the layout is working good, so I just turn them on and watch. I was reading the threads about Fl. and Jan & Feb. would work for me but not year round. I'll say goodnite to Chewy but I may drop by again,,,,,,,Sir James

[dwiemer]

Been a long couple of days on this end. I hope everyone is doing well. Rich, as to the Sherman comment, he just did a little "Urban Renewal" I know you remember that from your FF days in Jersey. As to living in Georgia, it is great! Was in the 70s today and we are getting the much needed rain right now. Two things I miss are the train stores and the food varieties. They also have great Southern Bells down here....married one.

No time for trains as we had plenty of honey-dos to get to. We are having inlaws this weekend and I had to get some work done. I am looking forward to a nice deep fried turkey with all the trimmings. Should be a good weekend.

One train related item, got a NYC yard superintendant car from Diecast Direct. It is very nice and they had it at my door in two days. They are limited production, so if you model NYC, it would be good to get your order in now.

Well, I am beat and have to get to sleep. Only a few cases in the morning, so I hope to get home and rest for awhile.

God Bless,
dennis

[Brutus]

Finally got the laptop back - my wife is printing labels for Christmas cards - bet she is up for hours putting these things in order!

I want to thank a lot of great guys for the personal emails you sent me and the kind posts above.

Sir James, Chewy and I will be over very soon - love cookies and peanut butter!

I'm off through the 1st, so just started a nice little at-home vacation.  Tomorrow, I'm going on a field trip with my son, then I'll sign him out of school and we'll go do a little shopping for my wife (shhh!) and also plan to swing by 2 hobby shops, one carries Ross switches.... Hmmm.  Should I dood it?

[Nick12DMC]

Schools have already broken up for the holidays over here. Lad is going to a friends today for a sleepover. They are going ice skating. Might swing past the local train store on my home. Very little O gauge but I need lots of trees for our mountain....

Got the layout baseboard frames finished last night. Might start laying the slate floor in the gamesroom later.

Have a great day all.

Nick

P.S. Did someone mention Cookies...Hmmm.

I have all the makings for Sherry Trifle in stock. I'll make it tommorow. Its made to my Great Grandmothers recipe. Lets just say it has its own octane rating   

 

[Sturgeon-Phish]

Good Evening All,

Buckeye Jim-nice picture, do the kids get to run the train? we know how dads are.

,,,,,,Sir James

Morning all,

Up early for dayshift.  Wet and 40 F.

Yes the kids can run them, but with supervision!  It is strange, but they like to run them slow and easy which is OK with me!

Got to go

May God bless

Jim 

[kpolak]

I'm off through the 1st, so just started a nice little at-home vacation.  Tomorrow, I'm going on a field trip with my son, then I'll sign him out of school and we'll go do a little shopping for my wife (shhh!) and also plan to swing by 2 hobby shops, one carries Ross switches.... Hmmm.  Should I dood it? 

I'd Dood it!  She'll love the new switches!  Maybe Don still has a bit of room for you at the Treetop Home for Train Brain Husbands.    Maybe you can find an operating car and load it with some bling!

Kurt

[Jumijo]

Congratulations to Don Baker for having his letter published, Dave Connolly for having his photo published (and for being next issue's feature article), and  Dennis Brennan for his layout article, all in the February CTT. That's 4 forum members in just one issue!

Jim 

 

[mitchelr]

Morning All,

Brewed a fresh pot with some great Community Coffee from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.  My wife's cousin sent us a sampler pack to remind us of the great coffee we had when we visited with them in Gonzales, LA. Wow is it good...

Jim Apitz - great article and photos in the February CTT. Finally got time to read some of it last night. Great job.

Today's the last work day until January 2nd.  Only a half day for kids.  They go home right after lunch.  Last year the Superintendent sent everyone home early. That was a first.  Hope he does the same this year. Could use some extra time for shopping for the Mrs.  I already have a few things but really need to get a few more items from her list. I wonder if she'd like a new locomotive .

Have a great day.

Mitch 

[Buckeye Riveter]

Good Evening All,

Buckeye Jim-nice picture, do the kids get to run the train? we know how dads are.

,,,,,,Sir James

Morning all,

Up early for dayshift.  Wet and 40 F.

Yes the kids can run them, but with supervision!  It is strange, but they like to run them slow and easy which is OK with me!

Got to go

May God bless

Jim 

Buckeye Jim...I'm getting those kids appropriate attire to run the trains!! Great photos!! 

[Jumijo]

Jim Apitz - great article and photos in the February CTT. Finally got time to read some of it last night. Great job.

Mitch 

Thank you, Mitch! The kids are excited.

Jim 

[Jumijo]

Jim A, Got my CTT today. Great pictures and article.  Congratulations.

 

Thank you, John! 

[laz 57]

27 and cold here.  Only half day till 11 with kidos today, then off for 11 days.  Yea!!!!

Going to run the Legacy BB tonite.

B. safe,

laz57

[cnw1995]

'Morning from a drizzly and foggy Crystal Lake.

Spent a delightful evening finishing the Atlas switch tower kit - what a nice model! My youngest had helpfully separated most of the pieces from their sprues.

 

[cheapclassics]

Good morning all,

It is cloudy and mild in SE Indiana with temps in the 40s.  Congrats to Jumijo on the article!  Very nicely done!  Congrats to all the other forum who were published as well.  Maybe one day CTT will have an exclusive fourm issue (or maybe not, not sure the advertisers would go for that).  I read some of the articles last night, but not all of them.  I liked the Route 66 article and the collectible page on the twin bin dump car.  I have some ideas as well and maybe I will fire up the word processor.  I did weights and track work at the YMCA, but I am still getting back up to speed after the two week down time.  I had the usual fare on the dining car for breakfast this morning.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

Mike C. from Indiana

[Anonymous]

Got my CTT. Enjoyed the forum member features.

Went to Miss Edna's and got the long-desired MTH Premier six-car Southern AAR hopper set. Looks great behind my Southern FM.

[ChiefEagles]

Morning all.  Raleightrainfan, email me. 

[Anonymous]

Morning all.  Raleightrainfan, email me. 

Done.

[sir james I]

GOOD MORNING ALL

Buckeye Jim-Hug those kids every day,Oh my gosh the memories came flooding back. Excuse me for a minute.

Ok well its overcast but we are suppose to get a couple of days above freezing.I think we have enough snow for a white christmas. My wife is already in the kitchen baking more cookies. I guess I might just tippytoe into the train room.  MERRY CHRISTMAS,,,Sir James

[Jumijo]

GOOD MORNING ALL

Buckeye Jim-Hug those kids every day,Oh my gosh the memories came flooding back. Excuse me for a minute.

Ok well its overcast but we are suppose to get a couple of days above freezing.I think we have enough snow for a white christmas. My wife is already in the kitchen baking more cookies. I guess I might just tippytoe into the train room.  MERRY CHRISTMAS,,,Sir James

 

She just wants to make sure that "Santa" is fattened up for Christmas!

Jim

[sir james I]

I hope she is not planning to use me as the christmas turkey.

[Jumijo]

I hope she is not planning to use me as the christmas turkey.

...with razzle berry dressing (from the old Mr. Magoo Scrooge cartoon).

We are having turkey on Christmas Day and then...and then...Chinese food on New Years Eve!! Two of my favorites right there.

Jim 

[Jumijo]

Congrats to Jumijo on the article!  Very nicely done! 

Thank you, Mike. When are you going to start writing some more? Loved those Cheap Classics articles.

Jim 

[ChiefEagles]

Morning all.  Raleightrainfan, email me. 

Done.

Hasn't come through.  Try again.  Also [e-mail] Town Hall.  Out the door. 

 

[Anonymous]

Morning all.  Raleightrainfan, email me. 

Done.

Hasn't come through.  Try again.  Also [e-mail] Town Hall.  Out the door. 

 

I sent to the alternate address.

[chefjavier]

Finally, After a rough season and succesfull month. I took a week off and went to Lebanon, Ohio. It's cold so far. Does anyone know any good spot for train watch?

Merry Christmas! 

[dwiemer]

A quick stop by while I wait for the next case.  Just about done and then I am out of here.  I got called in early for an emergency that actually worked out real well as it moved the schedule along.

Decided to get the wife a day at the spa.  I will go and pick that up this afternoon.  Then it is to the house and plenty of work to get done before the company arrives.  I am hoping to get some train time in this evening.

I may not be able to be on till after Christmas, so in case I can't, I wish everyone a very Merry Christmas!  I hope the season brings renewed hope and peace to all.

God Bless,

Dennis

[cnw1995]

Good reminder, Dennis. I may be unable to post for a while with all the Christmas activity around here

Merry Christmas to everyone. May you be able to celebrate with your family, friends and in your heart.

[kblester]

Good Morning

I believe Colin (TMCC MAN) is scheduled for his surgery today. Let us all wish him a very quick recovery and a very Merry Christmas. I had the good fortune to meet him and his Dad at a train show last weekend. Great family, and Colin spoke very highly of many of you on this forum.

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS COLIN  -  GET WELL SOON

 

And to all of you I wish a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

 

Ken

[sir james I]

She's still having me taste the new recipes. should I be worried?

[laz 57]

Good Morning

I believe Colin (TMCC MAN) is scheduled for his surgery today. Let us all wish him a very quick recovery and a very Merry Christmas. I had the good fortune to meet him and his Dad at a train show last weekend. Great family, and Colin spoke very highly of many of you on this forum.

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS COLIN  -  GET WELL SOON

 

And to all of you I wish a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

 

Ken

Thanks KEN,  Get well soon COLIN, hope a goes well.

laz57