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Posted by Brutus on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 7:50 PM

Sounds like Shennanigans, Chief!  Demand a recount!  For her, of course!  Wink [;)]  Anyway, Congrats!

RT - God bless and keep us posted.

Lisa, sorry for your family loss and hope things will even out for you now!  Sure glad you could help out and I'm sure it was appreciated!

Banilla - Man, I'm all over that!  I'll be over in just a little bit, Sir James.  Can't stay late, though as I have to work tomorrow.  Should have taken off, seeing it's my birthday, but gonna take a long lunch and enjoy a steak and a beer with a good buddy and that makes it worthwhile.  Already got my present (to me) of the Hogwarts Express anyway!

Maybe CSXT30 will post on my birthday?! (HINT)

Brent - thanks for sharing the pics, you do good work man!

Kurt, I've got the Lionel sawmill that makes sound, but not the one with the spnning blade and flashing lights - it sounds like a sawmill sort of, in a toy-ish way.

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Posted by Blueberryhill RR on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 7:45 PM

 ChiefEagles wrote:
ITS OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL.  I WON THE MAYORSHIP.  Big surprise in one of the Commissioners' race.  Lady [sort of new] beat the guy that was Chair of the Planning Board.  Bad part is Rolesville is now split into two voting places.  The voting officials sent a lot of folks to the new polling place.  They did not go, but went home.  Only a little over 11 votes cast in that place.  SO, one subdivision mainly put her in office.

CONGRATULATIONS...Chief.

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Posted by csxt30 on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 7:44 PM

Congratulations Chief !!

Thanks, John

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 7:41 PM
ITS OFFICIALLY OFFICIAL.  I WON THE MAYORSHIP.  Big surprise in one of the Commissioners' race.  Lady [sort of new] beat the guy that was Chair of the Planning Board.  Bad part is Rolesville is now split into two voting places.  The voting officials sent a lot of folks to the new polling place.  They did not go, but went home.  Only a little over 11 votes cast in that place.  SO, one subdivision mainly put her in office.

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Posted by jefelectric on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 7:33 PM

Evening all,

Quiet day here, clear and COLD.  Only left the house to vote and do a little grocery shopping.  Making dinner tomorrow evening.

Take care,

John

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Posted by sir james I on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 5:06 PM

Helloooooo,

Lisa- sorry about your family loss,now take care of yourself, and of course whats his name.

Nasty day here,41,winds 25/35 all day,showers but no snow here. I did see some on the local news though. My train friend stopped by for a little while. He is going to paint a dual motor F3 frame in NYC gray for me and I am going to install a lionel horn in his MPC B & M. We seem to have something going on most of the time.

Brutus- better grab some banilla tonite as the grandsons are eating it faster than I can stock up.     I'll drop back later,,,Sir James

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Posted by Sturgeon-Phish on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 4:49 PM

Evening all

Lisa-I will keep you and your family in my prayers for the repose your husbands uncle.  It was kind of you to help ease his last days.

Got about 1/2 the block done before I had to go to work.  Hope to finish it Wednesday weather permitting.  It was actually pretty nice working outside today.

Got to go

May God bless

Jim

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Posted by Jumijo on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 4:12 PM
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The Ol' Bloody Sox resigned?  You can keep that big mouth.....Whistling [:-^] 

I thought he would get $10 -$12M.  

Too bad yuz giz couldn't keep Clemons!

Who? Whistling [:-^] We never won anything with him.

Mattingly off to La La Land....HE WAS a true Yankee...Dodger Blue? YUK!Banged Head [banghead]Dead [xx(]

Reminds me of when Jackie Robinson was traded from the Dodgers to the Giants. In reverse. Jackie was so disgusted at the thought of it, he retired. Mattingly didn't get the job in NY so he took his ball and left.

We took the kids to see The Bee Movie Saturday afternoon. It wasn't bad. I just saw the ad for it on tv, and it reminded me. The kids loved it.

I went to McD's on the way home. They were unable to take a credit card, so I went next door to Wendy's. The food is better there anyway, so I didn't mind at all.

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Posted by CSXect on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 3:20 PM
Anyone hear of Neil Youngs latest project, he is converting his Lincon to a duel power soruce electric and bio diesel plans to take it to motor city as an example of how electric cars are with in reach.Approve [^]
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Posted by anjdevil2 on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 2:20 PM

The Ol' Bloody Sox resigned?  You can keep that big mouth.....Whistling [:-^]  Too bad yuz giz couldn't keep Clemons!

Mattingly off to La La Land....HE WAS a true Yankee...Dodger Blue? YUK!Banged Head [banghead]Dead [xx(]

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 2:19 PM
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Schilling re-signed with Boston. One year deal at $8M + incentives.

I'll pitch for 1/2 that. 

SNICKER!!!

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Posted by cnw1995 on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 12:38 PM
More than I thought he'd get, Jim. I'm glad, he seems to be an 'icon' - though not quite like your buddy Yaz - for the Sox.  Off to walk.

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Posted by Jumijo on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 12:25 PM

 

Schilling re-signed with Boston. One year deal at $8M + incentives.

I'll pitch for 1/2 that. 

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Posted by rtraincollector on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 11:57 AM

Lisa so sorry to hear of your husbands passing but maybe its for the best now he's in peace. I goto the doctor thursday to find out whats what with all thats been going on with me. I told wife if I can't get back in touch on my own (ie I'm in hospital or somethin )to call chief and let him know to let everyone know  but expect I will be on thursday evening and telling you all whats what that I know.

I was off today trying to see if I could get medicaid help pay the doctors (as I don't have insurance yet because new job and couldn't keep mine from last job as it wouldn't pay here in tn. ) visit but was told don't count on it they normally don't help adults. So I'am being stuck with a bill for something that should be paid by them that supplied the unit and leads.

Any way guess life still goes on and I still feel I always gettting $&!# on again lol.

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 11:25 AM
Well, hello again Ms Lisa.  Sorry to read about your tribulations.  Hopefully, nothing but clear roads ahead for you and yours.  BTW ---> dbaker48 was misbehaving.Big Smile [:D]
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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 11:01 AM

Temps in the 50's, strong winds here today, but sunny.  Haven't been able to keep up lately, hope all is well with everyone.  Hope you guys have been behaving.

Been busy looking after my husband's uncle.  He passed away Monday at 12:45pm.  I was with him.  Thankfully he had slipped into a deep coma and went peacefully.  The last couple of weeks had been rather painful for him.  Have a lot to do around home to catch up. 

Well, it's election day so guess the Chief is out campaigning for those last few undecided votersWink [;)] and it will be official by this time tomorrow.  Best wishes CHIEF!!

Hope RT is getting his "leads" replaced and is doing OK.

Lots to do! 

Later,

Lisa

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Posted by Jumijo on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 10:44 AM

 

Back from my lunchtime walk and it is pouring out there today. But the air is nice so I walked laps around the parking garage.  Tomorrow is supposed to be clear and cooler.

Almost time to dig the Polar Express coaches out.

Not a heck of a lot else to talk about. Quiet day here in New England.

I'll bet the kids will appreciate some McD's for dinner tonight. 

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 10:33 AM

Old saw mill and can not remember if it has sound or not.  Haven't run wires to back room yet.  All I know is it worked great when I stored it in 85.

Dennis Wrote: One method of getting kids to sleep is methodical noise.....

We use an air purifier with fan in our bedroom during the winter.  Fan during the summer.  Wife has to have the "little" nosie or she can't sleep. 

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Posted by kpolak on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 8:49 AM

Thanks for the support GIZ!

I have a hunch...looking at what's comming out the other end (I apologize for the crudity).

We are switching to formula, a little at a time, and out first needed the pre-digested formula...So I think this one is experiencing the same problems with the powder formula.

Youngest asleep!  Today is better than yesterday.  I think our company really took it's toll on the family.  Things are getting back to normal.

Chief:  You have a new Sawmill w/ sound right?  Are you happy with it?  I'm thinking of putting this on the Christmas list, but would like a review.

Kurt

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Posted by cnw1995 on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 8:35 AM

Greetings from a cold and sunny Chicago where it is barely 42 and I am looking forward to going to Orlando tomorrow for some conference.

Unfortunately, I don't get sick time to amass but can only roll over 70 vacation hours into the new year. Looks like I'll be doing a bit of what Jim suggests, enjoying the rest of the year by taking every Th and Fri off from Thanksgiving on or maybe I'll do Fri and Monday since I already work home on Th. Of course, I'll have to keep eyeballing email so as to not be buried - ah well.

Just finished a nice little book on the history of Bristol Road Shed during the days of steam. I'm continuing to enjoy trying to decipher the differences in rail language and practices between the US and England.

Kurt, hang in there with the baby. Each time, I was very aware it would be one of the last times I'd be getting up / pacing, etc. with our now-5-year old. I appreciated it!

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Posted by laz 57 on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 8:26 AM

HI GIZ,

  43 and rainy here today.  Put down winterizer on lawn yesterday, good rain got soaked into ground.

  No trains last nite read org magazine.

  All B safe.

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Posted by dwiemer on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 7:35 AM

Good morning.  A quick stop before the case gets going.  Chief's right about Grits.  Another note for all the new fathers (or, soon to be).  One method of getting kids to sleep is methodical noise.....like letting a train run the rails of a loop.  Other methods are running the vacuum, but I go for the trains!

Hope everyone is doing well.  Had a good night of filming and a busy week ahead.  I will check in soon.

God Bless,

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Posted by sir james I on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 7:24 AM

MORNING ALL

Cold 34 this am with rain and s%#* mixed, not expected to stick. Kurt, it's no fun being old but I think it's better than the baby thing. Did that already and you have my sympathy. But I have the quiet.

I don't have any outdoor plans so I guess train time today.  Later,,,,,,,Sir James

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 6:49 AM
Mornin' fellas... Ms Lisa... Ms Misty... and English

Well the master bathroom remodel is taking shape.  Friday Susan and I visited her favorite store... Lowes... had to pick up 2 can lights for above the tub and 1 for above the shower.  My BiL came over Saturday to help wire it all up... looks great!  Dremmel Tool is my favorite tool right now, with the drywall cutting bit it is the best thing since sliced bread!  Sunday I got the toilet room fixed up and Susan primed and painted it while I layed tile on the main room floor!

So... http://www.distorteduniverse.com/House/Masterbath_Remodel/gallery.asp for updated pics... more to come tomorrow as well (the floor tile isn't in this update).

On Sunday we stopped by Home Depot on our way to FiL's and picked up a holly bush for the front yard... so last night before watching the Steelers lay a loss on the Ravens I transplanted 3 azaleas and planted the holly bush... hopefully everything lives!
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Posted by Jumijo on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 6:48 AM
 ChiefEagles wrote:

If you fed them GRITS, they would be fine and healthy.  Solves all those problems.  Ask Dennis.  He has fed his kids GRITS since they could eat.  Fine healthy Southern kids.

 
Guess what grits rhymes with.

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Posted by spankybird on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 6:48 AM

Good Morning All from NE Ohio

where Snow is in the forcast and the temp is 37 deg.

Chief - good thing that you retired so you can do all these new jobs. Clown [:o)]

Heading into a new direction!

all be safe!

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Posted by Jumijo on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 6:46 AM
 Blueberryhill RR wrote:

Forum has been OK, here. So far, anyway.

Chuck

Since you posted after me, you most likely aren't affected. The entire Trains.com site is unavailable until ~ 7am (EST). Maybe that's when maintenance or something is going on? They should consider doing it earlier, like 3am! 

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 6:42 AM
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Forgot to mention - the forum was down again this morning. Thumbs Down [tdn] Thumbs Down [tdn] Censored [censored]Eight Ball [8]Angry [:(!]Grumpy [|(]Sigh [sigh]

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Mornin' boys.  Raining & 50 here in the Mid-Atlantic region.  Ravens must of dragged this miserable weather away from Pittsburgh with their sorry butts.Black Eye [B)]

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 6:29 AM
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Kurt,

Been there, done that, bought the t-shirts! I have twin boys who were collicky babies. Not an experience I'd ever want to endure again.

The kids all have colds. They all wanted me to wrestle on the floor with them in a 3 vs 1, but I declined. Then I felt bad. But I don't need no stinking cold. Little germ bags! 

If you fed them GRITS, they would be fine and healthy.  Solves all those problems.  Ask Dennis.  He has fed his kids GRITS since they could eat.  Fine healthy Southern kids.

Doug,

I use a lot of my sick time during bad weather. I see no good reason in trying to drive 70+ miles round trip in deep snow or ice. Take a vacation day and go hobby store hopping! Then treat yourself to a wonderful lunch. Take another one and get your Chistmas shopping done. Life is short, so enjoy it while you can!!! 

If you all lived down SOUTH, you would not have that problem.  We only get snohio once in a while.  Then you could save the sick leave for RETIREMENT.

Morning all.  Wife stayed home today [can't sleep as she is making noise].  Selling her car at lunch to some nice guy.  Then she will escort her boss [Gail, our friend who moved back to NC from DC] to look at Toyatos.  Going to go vote this AM [to make Mayorship official].  Got to harvest all my tomatoes [ripe and green] and peppers.  Finally going to frost and freeze tonight.  Later

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Tuesday, November 6, 2007 6:27 AM

Hey 'mornin' from a chilly NorthEast Florida it is now 50F and I'm lovin' it.

Nothing new on the train front jest checkin' n ta say HOWDY!!!!

 

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