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

[fifedog]

88 - well all right...and by the way, you are correct in your summations about your new surroundings (especially coming from the Steel City).  A lot of the same reasons I'm headed for the hills in 5-10 years.  It is a different world inside the Baltimore-Washington metropolitan area, which unfortunately seems to be expanding west.

[1688torpedo]

 Hello All!  Boy oh Boy!   Jim A has a knack for telling tale tales & jokes! Next thing you know he'll tell us that his Grandfather invented the Corvair w/ grandpa munster assisting him. Chief- Cold enough for you? If not, we'll be happy to send more cold & snow your way to share in the fun! & the crawdads will be skiing on your pond instead of doing the backstroke. Laz- Hope the 800lb Bear is doing well after Chi-towns loss. Take Care all.

[wrmcclellan]

We just got grazed by the last cold front so it started out cold (mid-30's) is sunny and headed towards 60 today!

Cleaning out a set of bookshelves over the weekend and last night. Two of them 7 feet tall. Never thought this would turn into a several evenings project! What a mess and hard to work around.

Have a great day all!

[dbaker48]

No comment on the weather......  

[Jumijo]

It's been a busy morning here. Let's hope tomorrow will be back to "normal".

Has anyone else here noticed the K-Line semi-scale Hudson? It's a nice looking loc, but at $399 for the conventional version, I need to pass. Maybe it will blowout at some point. I've got my pre-order list in good shape. Going for the conventional O scale SF F3, a dining car for our El Capitan set, some freight cars, some figures, and maybe the kid flying the kite accessory. Still deciding on the boxcab, the Lincoln Logs 4-4-0 set, and the K-Line NH freight set.

I'm not looking forward to standing outside waiting for my daughter at school today! Brrrrrr!

Jim 

[ChiefEagles]

Still warming up.  Tried to find something on the MTH site.  As usual, slow and then timed out.  They need to shut it down or "get off the pot".   It was slow at 12:30 AM this morning but at least you could find something.    Time for hot dogs for lunch.  Later.

[Roger Bielen]

 Still deciding on the boxcab, the Lincoln Logs 4-4-0 set, and the K-Line NH freight set.

Jim 

I was thinking of that set for the Grandsons, 2 & 8, but, after checking out the previously issued model of the engine that's in the display cabinet at work, I doubt that it would survive crashing through a wall of logs.  They need something made like a tank, I know I did at that age.

All this talk about school, et al, delays due to the cold, you Yankees are a sorry bunch.  Last week when we had the sleet and freezing rain they didn't close our schools till a school bus slid off the road into a ditch.  Luckily it was empty at the time.

[Wes Whitmore]

I bet it doesn't get down to 1 degree with -12 windchill often down there...It's pretty hard on the kids at the bus stop, I assume.  It hasn't really snowed in Columbus in a couple of days.

Wes

[Buckeye Riveter]

88 - Partner, I certainly hope you are taking something for that blood pressure...Might you be interested in a 50-year-old Cape-Cod with a partially finished basement and a swell layout...?

LOL!  no high blood preasure here!  I just find myself getting tired and less interested as this whole process plays out.

Wife doesn't like Cape Cods, and she wants something newer (1998 is her cut off)... my must haves:
1. Big Kitchen
2. No White Cabinets or Countertops
3. Large island in kitchen
4. Either a deck or patio
5. 2-car garage (3 would be a plus), and would also like area for 3-4 more cars (possibly with room for additional 2 - 3 car garage).
6. Either unfinished or paritially finished basement with room for game room, storage, and TRAIN ROOM
7. Nice sized Master Bath with large tub and shower

Wife wants a 'grand' foyer - why?  I have no idea... I keep telling her to wait for the next house because that one will be 100% custom!  I guess I could for go the huge train room and make something on the lines of 10x13 work...

We will find something sooner or later!

Lion, all that and more can be found in OHIO at a very reasonable price.  One of my favorite houses in the area has a two car garage with another unattached two car garage-workshop sitting along a very scenic stream.  That is what you need.

[Sturgeon-Phish]

Afternoon all,

Off today as a regular day off.  Very cold, when I went out this morning to feed and water the dog the water bucket was a solid chuck.  I put extra straw in the doghouse last night so the dog was cozy.  Ran trains a little land working on homework for class this weekend, reading and wirting draft papers.  I'd rather be playing with trains!!!!

Taking a break now and when I've reached the saturation point or the end of the assignments, I will start taking apart the 752 coaler, something relaxing, and warm.

Prayers to those who need them,

Jim 

[ChiefEagles]

Afternoon.  Serviced pickup [outside].  Was not as cold as they had said.  OR, this is a tuff old bird [Eagles ].  Did finally get through on MTH site.  Found two and maybe three NS box cars [scale].  Got Roseyville Town Board meeting at 7 PM.  Think I will watch Gene Aurty.  Later.

[Nick12DMC]

Nick, Last night I slept right through something about a big bowl on channel five.  

Me To, did not make the kick-off went to bed. 10:45PM GMT just to late.

Nick

[Anonymous]

88 - Partner, I certainly hope you are taking something for that blood pressure...Might you be interested in a 50-year-old Cape-Cod with a partially finished basement and a swell layout...?

LOL!  no high blood preasure here!  I just find myself getting tired and less interested as this whole process plays out.

Wife doesn't like Cape Cods, and she wants something newer (1998 is her cut off)... my must haves:
1. Big Kitchen
2. No White Cabinets or Countertops
3. Large island in kitchen
4. Either a deck or patio
5. 2-car garage (3 would be a plus), and would also like area for 3-4 more cars (possibly with room for additional 2 - 3 car garage).
6. Either unfinished or paritially finished basement with room for game room, storage, and TRAIN ROOM
7. Nice sized Master Bath with large tub and shower

Wife wants a 'grand' foyer - why?  I have no idea... I keep telling her to wait for the next house because that one will be 100% custom!  I guess I could for go the huge train room and make something on the lines of 10x13 work...

We will find something sooner or later!

Lion, all that and more can be found in OHIO at a very reasonable price.  One of my favorite houses in the area has a two car garage with another unattached two car garage-workshop sitting along a very scenic stream.  That is what you need.

Thanks Buckeye!  I'll need that and a helicopter or airplane for my daily commute!  LOL!

We are supposed to be going to look at a house either tomorrow or Wednesday that is very close to what we are looking for... the kitchen is brand new and has a commercial grade range!  WHOO HOO!!!  6 burners!  Now we're cooking with NAPALM!

And an unfinished basement!

Brent

[tschmidt]

Evening all,

Boy was it ever cold today. The wind chill was down to -30 this morning. It was so cold I had to close our school system down today. It was just too cold to have kids waiting for a bus or walking to school. The wind was also creating white-outs. I will have to watch tomorrow morning to see how everything looks.

I learned something very interesting yesterday. I was bidding on a train car that has been selling for about 110 to 130 dollars on ebay. I have missed on it at a bid of $127 in the past. There was one ending yesterday evening and before I left to watch the game I put a bid in on the item. Surprisingly enough I won the item for $40 less than what it had been selling for. There were no bids put in at all during the game. I guess items ending during a major sporting event are possible good buys.

Stay warm everyone.
TomS

[rtraincollector]

88 - Partner, I certainly hope you are taking something for that blood pressure...Might you be interested in a 50-year-old Cape-Cod with a partially finished basement and a swell layout...?

LOL!  no high blood preasure here!  I just find myself getting tired and less interested as this whole process plays out.

Wife doesn't like Cape Cods, and she wants something newer (1998 is her cut off)... my must haves:
1. Big Kitchen
2. No White Cabinets or Countertops
3. Large island in kitchen
4. Either a deck or patio
5. 2-car garage (3 would be a plus), and would also like area for 3-4 more cars (possibly with room for additional 2 - 3 car garage).
6. Either unfinished or paritially finished basement with room for game room, storage, and TRAIN ROOM
7. Nice sized Master Bath with large tub and shower

Wife wants a 'grand' foyer - why?  I have no idea... I keep telling her to wait for the next house because that one will be 100% custom!  I guess I could for go the huge train room and make something on the lines of 10x13 work...

We will find something sooner or later!

Lion, all that and more can be found in OHIO at a very reasonable price.  One of my favorite houses in the area has a two car garage with another unattached two car garage-workshop sitting along a very scenic stream.  That is what you need.

Thanks Buckeye!  I'll need that and a helicopter or airplane for my daily commute!  LOL!

We are supposed to be going to look at a house either tomorrow or Wednesday that is very close to what we are looking for... the kitchen is brand new and has a commercial grade range!  WHOO HOO!!!  6 burners!  Now we're cooking with NAPALM!

And an unfinished basement!

Brent

Lion had afreind that was house hunting and almost ended up looking for a divorce lawyer lol

1) wife said she wanted a BIG kitchen and he said why are you going to learn to cook.

[Buckeye Riveter]

Evening all,

Boy was it ever cold today. The wind chill was down to -30 this morning. It was so cold I had to close our school system down today. It was just too cold to have kids waiting for a bus or walking to school. The wind was also creating white-outs. I will have to watch tomorrow morning to see how everything looks.


Stay warm everyone.
TomS

Tom, since you live in the best snow country in the U.S., have you ever seen the wind blow so hard that it forms hollow "snow balls"?  I saw it once in 1978 in Northen Indiana. 

As to calling off school; when I lived on the lake as a kid, we had to walk about 1,000 feet south to where the school bus driver lived, also on the lake.  In the winter when the snow was deep we would walk the ice to his house to get the bus.

[tschmidt]

I have never seen the "hollow" snowballs. That must have been interesting. This winter is still behind in total snowfall but we are starting to catch up. The thought of walking across the lake could be interesting if the ice was a little thin!
TomS

[underworld]

Minus 4 degrees this morning with a wind chill of -23....hey! That's a few degrees warmer than yesterday!!! They cancelled all of the area schools....even Toledo! They never cancel Toledo school. I remember when I was in high school there was a day when all of the area schools....except for Toledo were closed....also Bowling Green State University,Owens Community College, University of Toledo....and The Jeep Plant!!!! All closed....but Toledo schools were open??? But no yellow bus service. Mom said if the busses weren't running....we weren't going! Thanks Mom!!!!!!! Supposed to be like this the next two days and warming (????) up to 19 on Wednesday.

 

underworld

[jefelectric]

Hi guys,

A lot of posts today.  That bridge of Chucks is very nice.  They make some nice bridges, for anyone interested here is the site.

http://100yearbridge.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=34&osCsid=c809c969a40e8a2be6e577323d080948

[Anonymous]

All of the local schools around here were annoucing 2-hour delays for tomorrow during the evening commute tonight.  It's good for the parents to be able to plan thier next morning at 5pm instead of 5am.

SK 

[underworld]

John Thanks for the bridge link! Pretty nice prices for metal bridges.

Bears Fans Sorry about the game....Chicago is one of my favorite places in the world and I was hoping they would win. Things could be worse....you could be Browns Fans!!!!! Sorry Browns Fans! One of these years you'll make it!!!

underworld

[Brutus]

Supposed to be up to 20 today, but topped out at 7 or 10, depending on who you believe.  It was Freaky Cold!  I guess the windchill was close to 0 or so.  Snow flurries, but nothing much.  Need to figure some train stuff out and clear off my table, then re-run my little bits of wiring through the foam board and wire up my little box.  Tomorrow we've got scouts/God and Me.  I sure am glad we didn't get any colder than we did!  Time to get the kids ready for bed (about), so TTFN

[laz 57]

Hi GIZ,

   Real cold here at 5 above, hope for a delay tomorrow?

Just got done putting more of the Lizard Litter down.  I'm cutting out construction paper double thick then thumb tacking it on the homesote.  Then applying the glue then the litter then the glue water solution.  Working great but time consuming.  I'm putting down construction paper incase I ever want to change things.

Stay warm?

laz57

[laz 57]

KEITH,

  I think my 800lb. bear is in hibernation?

laz57

[dwiemer]

Lion had afreind that was house hunting and almost ended up looking for a divorce lawyer lol

1) wife said she wanted a BIG kitchen and he said why are you going to learn to cook.

Boy does that sound like suicide.  Even if it was true, somethings just shouldn't be said.

On the School front, when I grew up, the only time they cancelled school was when more than 50% of the teachers were unable to make it in.  We did not have buses, we walked. 

Hey Chief, watching a great show on the new Barrett 416 sniper weapon system.  Guy makes cold barrel shot at 2500 meters   I think I may have to get one.....Just kidding. 

Have a great night y'all.

Dennis

[underworld]

Dennis That is an amazing gun. I saw some footage of it earlier.

underworld

[mitchelr]

Evening to all.  Plenty cold here in G'burg,  Currently 9 with a wind chill of -5.  No word yet on our school system having a delay tomorrow, although some are already announcing this evening.

Not much train related activity as the train room is in the unheated garage. If I tried to run a train, I think I might wind up like Ralphie in The Christmas Story, with my hand stuck to the bare metal of  one of the locos.

Our son is in Charleston WV this week at the West Virginia Legislature shadowing a state senator.  He is in hog heaven down there with all of the politicos.  He just can't get enough of that stuff.

Take care,

 

Mitch 

 

[underworld]

KEITH,

  I think my 800lb. bear is in hibernation?

laz57

Wake him up!!!

[Anonymous]

 That island in the kitchen? Would that have clear sides and top, about 4'x8' ,with maybe a snack train, consisting of 5-8 dump cars to dispense your favorite snacks? Just a thought, in case you were tight on space, or needed a negotiation tool for that grand foyer.      

            John 

[ChiefEagles]

alandorv, mine would be full of Pop Secret Homestyle microwave popcorn.  Went to sleep watching TV.  Coffee set up to go in the AM.  Got to get up early and go run a buying errand for wife.  She knew I had to go to PC's.  So, do that and come back, load up and hit the road.  Right hand surgery moved up to next Monday at 12:30 PM.  Place got to growing real fast so they moved it up from the 27th.  Dennis, more sniper training tomorrow and Wed.   Actually shooting better than when I was in the US Army and right afterward.  Good night all.