Greeting from a chilly NE FLA, playground of the rich & (in)famous!
50's-60's today, totally cloudless. The local weather bozo said 60% chance of rain....if I was as accurate as he is, I think I'd be out of a job
Turkey dinner was a huge hit(again) and the leftovers just as marvelous...wadya expect? The Italian Chef was cookin'!!!
Redid the layout quickly yesterday 'cause we had company...too bad they didn't see it
Sunday sould start in ernest on the CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR!!!! 4X11 feet!!
FIFEY!!! THAT'S YOUR LAYOUT??? SWEEEET!!!
Nicely done, sir!!
Lot's a good info on the latest CTT....I'm gonna try that whistle thing. If it works on my postwar, it may work on a prewar I'm working on now. I'll try it tonight if'n I get a moment..
Til the morrow ladies n gents stay warm & well!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
Don: Sounds like you have a great son! Head's on straight! I have a cousin that's a pharmacist. We has manages his own Wallgreens store, and is looking to go corporate. He has good hours and good $$. Just make sure credits transfer.
Bad news today....brought in Christmas layout board...made it a bit too high (easy fix) but it still looks a bit unwieldy. Bride vetoed the trains around the tree... said it was taking over the house...I think I'll build it anyway, and see if she changes her mind. What do I have to lose??? I have the track. 48" fastrack curves look great, and the foam's not too loud, but I think I'll add some carpet foam before the flocking.
Bride and I both agree there's something special about Thanksgiving leftovers the day after.
Kurt
fifedog wrote:Evenin' boys. GregM, nice to see you sir.
Nice to be here. Been a bit crazy the last couple months. Haven't been able to keep up with everything but I dropped in from time to time.
Survived the big feast. Fell asleep in the recliner. Great day!
Kurt - Chris is currently attending Jr. College, doing his General Ed requirements. He currently has desires to become a phamaist. He came to me last year and asked if I would be disappointed if he went to J.C. as oppossed to a 4 yr college right away, as most of his friends are doing. He said he could do the same thing for the first 2 yrs at J.C. and save a lot of money for use in post graduate studies. So who was I to say no. Yep, I'm VERY proud of him.
Today, we put up the outside decorations, Santa, Sleigh and 9 Reindeer on the roof. MY PARENTS started the tradition in the 60's. With the same design. Currently on the third generation, homemade and the display is mounted to a 2x6x20.
Holidays always bring sweet-bitterness to me, all the memories rushing in. And THEN the new memories being created. Again a GREAT Time for reflection and thanks giving.
Back to trains.... HOPEFULLY will get my speaker today in the mail for the AC4400 at least get that fully operational again. Maybe the BB will be back by Christmas.
Hear the family waking up, so hope everyone continues to have a great weekend!
Don
Morning. Been baby sitting Grandson. Even had a "stinky boy" while his Mom showered and GrandMom snoozed [G'Mom went shopping at 4AM]. G'Dad changed the diper. Got to see his first electric trains run. He just stared and looked. Big Boy was chuffing and NS diesels were screaming. Granddad may just rest today. Was going to do leaves but turned cold and windy. Been having a little feaver at nights with some achey joints.
Dewey, you now have a Private Message.
Have a good one.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
A SUNNY GOOD MORNING FROM MICH. but 22deg
I hope everyone got their bellies full yesterday. I did. the best part I don't have to eat turkey suprise today the leftovers are at the sons house. Wife and dil out shopping.crazy
To those that have sent me PM I regret to say I just found that feature with a push from the chief and am sorry that I did not return your messages. I hope you understand. I'm not a computer person.
Every one stay safe,I'll check back later. Sir James
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Morning all
Woke up to snow this morning, not sticking but really coming down.
Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving. We did. Both daughters and grandkids were here for supper. Good food and conversation and grandkids were in a good mood. We ran trains played and colored after supper. I am at work now and assignments passed out. PRetty low key today as only shiftworkers in today for the holiday.
I'm missing setting up for the train show in Portsmouth, could not aggange coverage to get off. I can't complain as the other supervisors have been great covering for me to attend classes.
We are going to have my brides family at our house Saturday for their Thanksgiving dinner. NOT looking forward to that. Let's just say I got the cream of the crop out of that gene pool. I will be working Saturday and won't be getting home till 8 p.m. so things should be quiet by the time I get home. Just in time to clean up and fix what gets broke.
Travellers be careful and may God bless
Jim
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cold and frosty 30 degrees. Only going up to 40 today with maybe some sunshine, later.
Today, we are busy. Normal house chores. We might get some company, later, from the Niece and her son. Thanksgiving turned out good. Nice meal and plenty of relaxing. I might run trains later for company.
Dining car is here and it's time for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Friday.
Chuck
Good Morning Coffee Pot,
Stayed overnight at daughter and son-in-law's house for the first time last night. We had a great Thanksgiving. Got to hold grandson as much as I wanted. We ate turkey and other good food. Then looked at lots and lots of sale ads. There are some really good bargains to be had today but there isn't anything we are willing to fight the crowds for. Going to help SIL rake leaves later today for pickup tomorrow. Wouldn't think I would be hungry already but hope breakfast is pretty soon.
The "G" scale Polar Express is very tempting. That 20% off coupon at Linen & Things doesn't hurt either. Wonder if there all gone yet?
Off to Raleigh for family 's Thanksgiving [not far from "The Mayor's" jurisdiction]. Here in the N.C. mountains snow flurries and light drizzle at 27F but no apparent black ice accumulating on road. Nevertheless I plan to "tiptoe" down the mountain in 4wd and snow mode.
Wife announced that my Christmas "train gift" would be the Southern ribbed aluminum 7-car MTH passenger set I ordered over a year ago. Oh Happy Day!
All have a good day and be safe.
Morning!
Great Thanksgiving with friends! eldest and Bride crashed by 5:00pm, youngest doesn't sleep anywhere but car seat and her bed, so she was a mess. I almost left bride and eldest, and took youngest home...(we celebrated with very close friends - they offered to bring remainder home) so no 2nd stop, home by 7:00pm. Back home with leftovers...Had fun bartering for turkey / ham trade. We had the ham.
Don I would brag too! Great news! He'll learn soon enough. Reinforce the good stuff...there's enough bad stuff to work thru. Is Chris planning on attending college? If so what will he focus on?
Today legs and support for the Christmas layout. Bride wants to build a fort for 3-yo to play in under train table...with lighting. 4x4 posts approved for legs. She also mentioned that I should build cases for the trains in the office...
'Good' Train show at Washtenaw County Fairgrounds in Saline, MI this Sunday. I'll be there with eldest!
Good evening all,
It was a cold and cloudy day in SE Indiana. First of all, a Happy Thanksgiving wish to all on the forum and their families! We had a quiet day for once, which was kind of nice. We went to Ponderosa for their Thanksgiving buffet, which was really nice and we ate too much. Came home and watched the Lions lose at home. Spent the evening building some American Brick houses for the historical society layout. My wife suggested using the top of the folding tray I built them on as the means for transporting and displaying on the layout. I may take her up on the idea. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Someplace (was it Michaels?) has a set of Lemax type buildings based on A Christmas Story this year. We saw them, but neither I nor my wife can remember where it was?!
Full of Turkey and pie - so sleepy!
Jon - yeah, kids have friends with the a Wii and really like it. I'd like to play it with them too!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Well - software crashed again mid-post. Stubborn enough to try again. Just put youngest to bed. Was researching A Christmas Story house in Cleveland - see http://achristmasstoryhouse.com
- maybe we'll stop on our way east this holiday season. Just watched the movie for the first time this season. Retreating to the basement...
Oh boy its cold. winter came in the middle of the day. no snow.
Chief- I found your 2 messages, among others, never knew that was there and I had been watching at my home email. I don't think that I will ever figure this stuff out.
I hope everyone had a wonderful day. Sir James
rtraincollector wrote: Happy Thanksgivings all copied this from another forum (modelrailroader coffee shop) but thought it was cute and needed to be shown here
Happy Thanksgivings all copied this from another forum (modelrailroader coffee shop) but thought it was cute and needed to be shown here
At first glance I wanted to approve, but the more I study it, there's something I can't quite put a paw on...
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
sir james I wrote:Chief I just checked. No message at this time. Sir James
Now you have two. It says you have looked at it. Nic, you now have two. Look under Private Messages.
Back from In-laws. Ate toooooo much. Hurting. Grandson will be staying tonight so he will get to see the Big Boy run. Later.
Brutus wrote: Prayers for all and esp those in the front lines fighting our enemies and keeping us safe(r).Anybody got an extra Wii console? Wifey stood in line this morning, but no joy. Of course, it's the Only Thing the boy wants for Christmas. Don and Nick, I have saved 3 cookies, so the race is on - first come, first served!
Prayers for all and esp those in the front lines fighting our enemies and keeping us safe(r).
Anybody got an extra Wii console? Wifey stood in line this morning, but no joy. Of course, it's the Only Thing the boy wants for Christmas.
Don and Nick, I have saved 3 cookies, so the race is on - first come, first served!
Jim, The Wii was what my lad wanted for Christmas to. They are not any to be had on this side of the pond ether! Luckly he changed his mind and asked for a Xbox 360 which we manged to locate.
I think Don's going to beat me to the cookies unless anyone knows of a SR-71 heading Stateside....
Have a good evening
Nick
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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1st and Foremost --- HAPPY THANKSGIVING !!!
Lots to be thankfull for here, list is just way too long to include !!!
In the past two years, have been trying to teach Chris a few things about getting a job, and how to hold one when he does get one. My intent just doesn't seem to be working. Everytime he goes on an interview he ends up being hired!! I try to tell him that it won't always be that way, and it is usually as hard to find a job as it is to have one. The most recent is working for the Cerritos Performing Arts Center as part of the stage crew. The center is a major cultural center here. (And only 2 miles from the house.) Major performers and enterainers are regular faire. Tim Conway, Creedence, Bill Medley, Bill Cosby, Andy Williams to name a few. Over 300 people applied and HE GOT the job!!! Found out yesterday. Ended up doubling his pay! So how do I prepare him for disappointment? He currently is working at Sports Authority, and really loves all the discounts, and working there.
Hope I don't sound like I'm bragging, but had to share. Especially since I found out a friend of mine's son, who is 15 has been a run away for 3 weeks. And, a real problem. Been kicked out of 3 schools, 6 months in a "Tough Love" facility, caught shoplifting over $200. Unfortunately, the parents subscribed to the philosophy of no spanking just talking and reasoning to the child. And when he did wrong he was just trying to express creativity.
Well, the Turkey is finally in the oven (had to run out at 9am to get cooking bags-EMPTY BOX in the cubbard!!!!!) Fortunately, the WInnDixie was open, ran in and got it. Repaired my 2026 (put the headlight in it) have a couple o' minutes to see what is happenin. Got the bird going, train fixed Macys Parade on the telly. Wife is working today, she handles the Brits retirement funds for what was Merrill Lynch. She should be back here by 1pm (6 to you guys over the otherside of the pond) Dinner by 2ish or so.
SO!!!!
Happy Thanksgiving to my friends here.
Please remember our service people, police & firefighters who protect us. Also remember my brother who is now on the front line in Afghanistan. Hopefully, he'll be back in Germany in Feb.
Thanks!! Have a great day all!!
Rich
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