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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, November 15, 2007 11:03 AM
 Buckeye Riveter wrote:

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Buckeye, thanks for the rain. 

You're welcome.  Would you like a little snow to go with that rain?  How about some ice? Smile [:)]

Doug, how much does it cost to call off the rules?  Sigh [sigh] 

Lisa, is this the same husband that fell off the roof that you are letting go deer hunting?  That insurance money must be real good.  Big Smile [:D]

No snow.  I see Dewey got some up in the hills.  Buckeye,[Lisa] same hubby that let her fall off of pallet on back of tractor.  HUMMM

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, November 15, 2007 10:51 AM

 

Just back from my lunchtime walk. It's raining pretty good out there today. So it was laps around the garage. I walked counter-clockwise so I could pretend I was a NASCAR driver!  Turn left! Turn left! Laugh [(-D] Laugh [(-D]

Slowly but surely, eating less and exercising more is starting to show results. But Thankgiving gluttony looms large... Dinner [dinner]

Brent, I'm going to try my best to have your trains back to you by turkey day (a week from today if you can believe it). Thanks again for letting me learn some new techniques while I repaired them. I have to admit, when I offered to repair them, I had no idea how I was going to do it. And I had never touched an airbrush before painting your passenger car. But each day on my walk, I'd formulate a little more of my plan of action. I hope you will be pleased with the results.

 

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, November 15, 2007 10:25 AM

 ChiefEagles wrote:
Buckeye, thanks for the rain. 

You're welcome.  Would you like a little snow to go with that rain?  How about some ice? Smile [:)]

Doug, how much does it cost to call off the rules?  Sigh [sigh] 

Lisa, is this the same husband that fell off the roof that you are letting go deer hunting?  That insurance money must be real good.  Big Smile [:D]

 

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Thursday, November 15, 2007 10:00 AM
Morning all.  Morning all.  Some will know why I said that. Laugh [(-D]  Rainy and turning cooler.  Train time.  Lisa, Bluejays can be noisy.  So noisy they become a nuisance.  They are also pecan thieves.  Buckeye, thanks for the rain.  Glad I got yard done yesterday.  Later

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Posted by cnw1995 on Thursday, November 15, 2007 9:15 AM

Morning from a grey and blustery Crystal Lake where all the neighborhood leaves are blowing into my yard. Guesss I can make a big pile for the kids later. Got three 5 year olds over whilst I 'work' and their mom's go have coffee.

Happy Anniversary, Kurt!! If she sent you flowers, that means you have to do something double-nice for her. It doesn't get you 'off the hook' at all. Wink [;)]

Looks like Murphy's Law is affecting a few of us: Don, Sir James and Brent in addition to Buckeye. Hmmm, I have to remember to put the whammy on the Chief too. Sorry guys - but it's the law. 

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, November 15, 2007 8:02 AM
 Lisa-n-NC wrote:

Jumijo - I thought that was just another one of those pesky BlueJays sitting on the feeder outside my window!

 

I'm from Boston, not Toronto

 

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 15, 2007 7:35 AM

Jumijo - I thought that was just another one of those pesky BlueJays sitting on the feeder outside my window!

Just checking in to see what's going on and who's up to "no good".  Rainy and temps dropping from 60 around 5am to the forty's by late afternoon. Down to about 30 overnight.   Winds beginning to pick up.  Gas prices from 3.12 to 3.35.   

Dewey - stay in by the fire and enjoy the snowfall out those big windows!

Chief - looks like the fishing trip will be a "no-go" with all this rain.  I had all the leaves cleaned up Tuesday and this morning the yard is about 3" deep.  Rain and wind really bringing them down. 

Well, gotta go make a visit to my patient and then take my Mom to the Dr after lunch.  Hubby is off today and tomorrow - he left early this am to go deer hunting.  Kinda like the postal service - "neither rain nor snow......."

Not much train time lately - trying to get moving on the Christmas layouts.

Behave guys!

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Posted by sir james I on Thursday, November 15, 2007 7:25 AM

GOOD MORNING

Well things went good yesterday, the echo of my inards didn't find anything wrong so on the way home my p/u turned right in the white castle driveway  Oh I tried to stop it from turning but in we went. Sounds like some others had a good wed. and some didn't. Best of luck to all. Ran some trains yesterday afternoon to check the on/off switches I put in, no warm wires so I guess they will do.Cloudy and cool this am those that work tomorrow  is friday.   Sir James

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Posted by bfskinner on Thursday, November 15, 2007 7:22 AM
Seal the floor first.
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Posted by Anonymous on Thursday, November 15, 2007 7:15 AM

Morning fellas, morning Lisa, morning Jumijo...

So last night I picked Susan up at her Dad's (dropped her off there after picking her up at the Amtrack Station)... told her I had to stop at Lowes to get the rest of the supplies for the bathroom, and she says she wants to get a new suit for her interview today... sometimes shopping for clothes for women can be fun... Whistling [:-^]

Well we didn't get home till after 7pm and I didn't feel like tiling, so I wiped the floor again.  Opened the door this morning to check and no more white haze! Thumbs Up [tup] But there is some hazing on the grout, so have to find that TSP stuff Kurt was talking about yesterday. Will look online today to find it...  Floor looks slightly better than awesome!  Have to get the shower tiled and the tub grouted tonight... looks like a late night for me.  Then grout shower tomorrow night.  Saturday I have to finish painting the shed (yes that project still sits uncompleted).  Then it is measuring, cutting, and painting the baseboard for the master bathroom... question... is it OK to mount the baseboards before sealing the floor?  I know it doesn't take long to mount baseboard, but if I can mount them before sealing the floor, that would be great.  Finished preassembly on the one vanity top last night too.  Will do other vanity top this weekend.

Power went off at work this morning... no PC = no work... on remote laptop right now, but it doesn't have access to the main WAN - hooked up to non-ssa network Smile [:)]... power is back on, but still no WAN connectivity... Banged Head [banghead]

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, November 15, 2007 7:09 AM

 

I can see you, Lisa! Wink [;)]

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Posted by cheapclassics on Thursday, November 15, 2007 7:05 AM

Good morning all,

It is cold, dark, windy and miserable in SE Indiana with temps only getting to the 40s today.  Tested the new layout last night with the 8E and all appears to be working ok.  I also went to the YMCA for some track work.  Lucas will be on the local radio tonight as part of a panel discussion with kids from all three county high schools.  It could be interesting.  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 Blueberryhill RR on Thursday, November 15, 2007 6:41 AM

Good Morning from Blueberryhill....

It is a cold and cloudy 36 degrees. Only going up to 43 today.

Today, I am taking it easy. Have a few chores to do and then off to the train room. Need some dusting and clean up.

Wife is doing better. Sleeping good. Foot must be healing. I'll be glad when bandage comes off next week.

Dining Car is here. Breakfast.

Y'all have a great Thursday,

Chuck

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Posted by Buckeye Riveter on Thursday, November 15, 2007 6:39 AM

 cnw1995 wrote:
Sorry, Buckeye, I've got to put the whammy on your trains just a few moments before your guests arrive. And I'll be sure to randomize what's wrong with each one.

Doug, Could you leave my Mikado alone?  I just fixed it and it running so sweetly. Big Smile [:D]

The storms of November have arrived in Buckeyeland, just before the big game.  The sky is a dark gray and the treetops are now bare. 

Don, I feel your pain. 

Great hockey game last night with a big fight, in the stands.  Apparently two Black Hawk fans tried to mix it up with the home crowd, and were escorted out of the arena. 

Fifedog, glad to see that someone retrieved you.  Big Smile [:D]

Kurt, I'm glad you remembered.  Congratulations.

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Posted by Wes Whitmore on Thursday, November 15, 2007 6:35 AM

Started hanging the drop ceiling in the train room last night.  I got one row done before the wife and kid got home.  If we don't go to the zoo tonight to watch the 3 million Christmas lights, I'll probably get another row done.  I'm hoping to start benchwork by 12/1.

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Posted by kpolak on Thursday, November 15, 2007 6:33 AM
 Jumijo wrote:

Happiest of anniversary wishes, Kurt! Have fun on your date tonight as well! My wife and I just celebrated our 10th anniversary a few months back. Those 10 years just flew by. And it seems like only yesterday we were welcoming my daughter, then Thing 1 and Thing 2 into our lives. Now they are on the verge of playing Gomez Addams with the Lionels!!!!  Shock [:O]

Thanks!  Ours flew by too!  I was teaching our oldest to ride her bike yesterday.  A few laps around the Living Room and Kitchen...Previously I had her on a bike trainer, to get the rear wheel off the ground, so she could understand the pedalling concept, so I didn't have to chase her around with my hands on the pedals.  Now to steering!  Soon I'll be cleaning up the El Camino, and Van.

Good thing the Jumijo doesn't have a bridge!  Oh... and a detonator, but they'll find one of those!Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, November 15, 2007 6:25 AM

 

Happiest of anniversary wishes, Kurt! Have fun on your date tonight as well! My wife and I just celebrated our 10th anniversary a few months back. Those 10 years just flew by. And it seems like only yesterday we were welcoming my daughter, then Thing 1 and Thing 2 into our lives. Now they are on the verge of playing Gomez Addams with the Lionels!!!!  Shock [:O]

 

 

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Posted by kpolak on Thursday, November 15, 2007 6:10 AM

Morning!

 dbaker48 wrote:


Buckeye, I've got all the problems your avoiding. Thinking about maybe getting into a different hobby - maybe needlepoint.
Don:  You'll put your eye out!

RT:  Great buy!  Can't wait for photos Sunday!

Jumijo:  Good luck on yer date.  Wink [;)]

Our Anniversary was yesterday, 9-years! and I remembered!...had my hands full with sinuses, and kids...

Bride sent me flowers, Birds of Paradise...does that mean I'm off the hook for the flowers?  I'll probably get candy, just to be safe.  She loves rasberry truffels.

Tonight, kids to bed, and special occasion 'dating/early marriage dinner' for us.  Prosciutto de Parma, fresh mozzarella, grapes, kosher pickels, fresh bread, wine, and 2-seats in front of the fireplace.

Kurt

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Posted by Jumijo on Thursday, November 15, 2007 5:18 AM

 

Good morning from New England! Rain expected today and then much cooler for the weekend.

The kids and I watched some animated Batman episodes last night before turning in. Twoface was featured in the 2 episodes we watched. For those who don't know who Twoface is, he's a high-ranking town official with a dual personality. Tommy Lee Jones played him in a movie about 10 years ago.

Tonight the wife and I get to go out to dinner without the kids. I'm greatly looking forward to it. I might even make a pass at her! Then, Saturday night, we're hosting a good sized dinner party. Good times with good friends.

 

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Posted by dbaker48 on Thursday, November 15, 2007 12:19 AM
Sad day today.... sent the BB back to the Big L, wow was the shipping expensive, did insure it and required an Adult signature. (That would probably exclude Jerry or Mike from being able to sign for it I suppose.)

Now trying to figure out my next issue, my MTH 4400 diesel has decided to go mute. Checked ALL switches, adjustments, pots, then decided the battery must be dead. Let it set charging for 6 hours, then it rand and sounded great, (last night). Then this morning....Mute again, came home from work and it had sounds for 3 or 4 seconds, then mute. So called MTH, they said I had the xfmr connected wrong to the AIU, and nothing will work. (Couldn't explain why everything else is working OK.) Then told me I had a bad speaker or cold solder joint. So I'm going to try swapping batteries with another engine to see what happens.

Did get my Dremel to back. I stripped a gear, and checked their cust. serv, located in Palm Springs. They said it would cost $32 to repair, or $36 to upgrade it to the current model. Ok do the upgrade, so they sent it back today, and 0 cost. Charged it off to warranty!!

Then my son backed our El Camino out of the garage, into our van. Broken headlight & lense on Van, and bumper guard on EC.

Went to train club tonight, our stuff ran great, everyone else had problems. So maybe my black cloud has moved on.

Going to go to Hemet train shop tomorrow and return an extra switch, and do a presentation to a Computer Club tomorrow night in same area.

So have a great day,

Buckeye, I've got all the problems your avoiding. Thinking about maybe getting into a different hobby - maybe needlepoint.

Don

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Posted by Brutus on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 9:26 PM

Sounds cool - is that for outside or inside?  Maybe on your shelf layout like Don did?

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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 8:29 PM
track for up to a 8'2" X 4'3" oval and transformer its an 4-6-0 steam engine with 2 passenger cars. transformer also.

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Posted by Brutus on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 7:56 PM

Finally catching up on the posts for the past day, sorry for posting twice.  Chuck, glad to hear about your wife, hope she continues to improve! 

Doug M - thanks for that link!  Very cool website!

RT - congrats on your new trainset!  It sounds like you got a really great deal, too!  Did it include a transformer?

Dennis - been there, done that!  Worked in a pharmacy and was clearing the freezer a little at a time.  Boss decided to show me how to really do it - pow-sssssssssshhhhhhh!  LOL

RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.

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Posted by Brutus on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 7:42 PM
Watching DIY Working on the Railroad on DVR, pretty cool!  Was going to run trains when I got home, but got shanghaied into helping son make dinner and somehow ended up on the couch on the laptop.  Maybe tomorrow night?!  Have a Wood magazine to read as well....  Choc chip cookies anyone?

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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 7:23 PM

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Jumijo - Been tired.  Still haven't addapted to standard time.  Plus, working daylight (up at 5), and fixing dinner for 6.  Just not much in the tank come evening.  I'll be more "chatty" on the weekend. I promise.

Watch it chief were in trouble this weekend lol

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Posted by Jumijo on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 7:09 PM

 

It's been almost 2 weeks and I still haven't adjusted to standard time either, Fifey. Neither have the kids. They poop out around 7pm. I get up at 4:45 and am at work by 6am. Early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and yawwwwwn...

Doug M - my kids are watching Thomas. Those British level crossings are pretty cool. They have large, white gates. I love the scenery in this series.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 7:04 PM

Done lost what senses I had left I went to hobby lobby today with 40% coupon in hand and what did I buy no not one of those lionel train sets but a Bachmann G scale train set now befor you think I have totally lost it was thinking be nice for around christmas tree but it gets better goto bachmann site and it list for $390.00 hobby lobby price 177.99 with coupon I paid $106.79 plus $10.15 tax so a total of $116.94 don't think I did too bad there really Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

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Posted by fifedog on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 6:59 PM
Jumijo - Been tired.  Still haven't addapted to standard time.  Plus, working daylight (up at 5), and fixing dinner for 6.  Just not much in the tank come evening.  I'll be more "chatty" on the weekend. I promise.
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Posted by Jumijo on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 6:47 PM
 fifedog wrote:

Evenin' boys.

OK, first off...

Jumijo--->Dunce [D)]

Thing 1Evil [}:)] + Thing 2Evil [}:)] in the train room simply spells death and destruction.  

Fifey! Howareyaboy?

I have to agree with you. What was I thinking?! Still, I consider myself lucky that neither one decided to plug in the transformer and see how fast the trains could go. And fortunately, wifey is on the same page as me (this time) regarding keeping them out.

P.S.

I got a hair cut today after work and look stunning. And I paid $3.15/gallon for 89 octane today, so maybe the prices have crested here.

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Posted by fifedog on Wednesday, November 14, 2007 6:37 PM

Evenin' boys.

OK, first off...

Jumijo--->Dunce [D)]

Thing 1Evil [}:)] + Thing 2Evil [}:)] in the train room simply spells death and destruction.   Either you've been hitting the Jaegermeister, or the CHIEF has two new recruits.

Philaknight - what an Angel [angel].

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