Okay, open Forum, off-topic, or whatever (grab a cup and sit)

[Anonymous]

where is TurboONE and the rest of the older crew on this forum, had not herd nothing for a while from them. BEN

[vsmith]

Hi Ben,

Tim just kinda faded away, I hear he's still around on the CTT forum, he always talked alot about the 3 rail stuff, maybe thats where his true heart really lies. This topic kinda faded away too, Oh Well, lets try to revive its corpse, "CLEAR!...ZAAAP![:0]

HOT HOT Here, 90's humidity not to horrible but later this week they say, look out![xx(]

Went to go see "The Wedding Crashers" last weekend, If you liked "Old School" you will like this one, verrrrrry funny![:D]

BTW did anyone else see "War of the Worlds" theres a train scene thats pretty awesome but I dont want to spoil it for any one[;)]

[Anonymous]

vic
i'ts been hot here to ,i have been staying cool doing some train and car oil and greasing
not running to much out side , I didn't hear from BRIAN from Canada and others for a long time , i have not been posting to much my self lately. I am looking for my new engine to come, it's to be here by end of the month . a new RS-3 BY ARISTO CRAFT.
BEN

[Anonymous]

Been, very busy, this weekend is my 11th anniversery so me and the Mrs. will be giong away for a short weekend. Last week I was busy with my father for he had to have a pacemaker put in as well as a diphibulator. So to make up time at work I worked Saturday and Sunday to make up for missed time and am working 4- 12 hr this week as not get behind at work. Oh and on top of all that my buisness partner broke his foot over this past weekend.

On Sunday evening I did spend an hour or better on my Mogul[:)]

[tangerine-jack]

Hey all!

Congrats, Matt! 11 years, wow! Hope my marriage is as sucessful. Bummer about your dad, hope he feels better soon.

Havent' seen War of the World yet. I want to because I got to drive a HMMWV in the movie. I want to see if I ended up on the big screen or the cutting room floor. A good portion of the movie was filmed in VA. I did see Charlie and the Chocolate factory on the IMAX. Great movie! Lots of cool stuff in it, but Tim Burton was probably not the best choice of director, it did have a darker feel than the original, but not too heavy and the humor was just great! Depp gave Willy Wonka a sort of Michael Jackson feel, but it worked, and to see the special effects close-up on IMAX 6 story tall screen was pretty cool. Oompa Loompas rule!


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[Anonymous]

MATT
HOPE THINGS ARE GOING well for your father . and happy 11years of marriage . I have you beat a little ,it will be 45 years near the end of this year . Ben

[ttrigg]

MATT
You got beyond the "seven year itch". By current statistice you have beaten the odds against having a successful marriage. (we just passed our 37th, and it gets better each year! ) Enjoy your anniversery and treat that young lady right!

[Anonymous]

Thanks all! Dad's doing better, I stopped iinto see him last night. He's going stir crazy abit which is good because before the surgery he didn't feel like doing crap.

[Anonymous]

matt
Glad to here you dad is doing better, enjoy your short week end , streach it a little, make it a long week end??? I hope it cools off a little , i want to run some trains this week end . ben

[vsmith]

We might get some of Emily's undergarments this weekend in the form of Thunderstorms from all the moisture thats gonna get pushed up thru the southwest, either way this weekend going to be humid as [censored]

[Anonymous]

Vic
batten every thing down, i wish you well and nothing happens,at you place, it's been hot and humid , not running trains to much ,only a little when the sun goes down.
ben

[vsmith]

Thanks Ben but I doubt if well see anything in LA other than Florida level humidity, most of the T-storm stuff happens out over the deserts, all we get is heat.

[Train 284]

I wish it would cool down, I want to rn trains and work on the rr. Congrats Matt! 11 years!

[Capt Bob Johnson]

Hey TJ, how's things going? Michelle happy? Sounds like pouring concrete might be for footings? Got to add on for the girls?

Those plants blooming now, pretty! Yellow edges with orange centers!

Bought Di a new set of wheels, she wants to keep it in garage --- had to have pole barn (28' x 44') built for my tractors & junk ---- old tractor with bucket loader died clearing grass for barn so have to replace it. (16 years old, graded at least 4 homes, moved tons of snow, & mowed uncountable acres of grass --- It don't owe me a penny) That 20 grand car just wound up costing me 65 grand when you add it all together, but it's worth it, she don't complain about my trains!

Hey, I blame it on her, but really was tired of manual steering on that old tractor anyhow!

[tangerine-jack]

Yup, you got it Bob, the concrete is getting poured as we speak for the foundation slab for two bedroom/ full bath addition, about 450 sq ft. Got the plumber tearing up the driveway and trenching for the sewer/water. I'm glad I decided to pay somebody else to do the job, I don't have the time for all that!

Michelle is very happy! I got us a family season pass to the Marine science Museum, Bush Gardens, Water Country USA, Colonial Williamsburg and the Norfolk Zoo. No excuse for sitting around with nothing to do! Not to mention I have access to a private beach 1 mile south of the resort strip only 15 minutes away. we went out there on the 4th of July and there were only 8 people on the whole beach, way cool!

Glad those Canis are blooming nicely for you. I'll take a shot or two of my flowers and get them posted.

About the new wheels, funny how that works isn't it?[;)]




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[Anonymous]

tangerine-jack
What are you doing ???? to hot to do that , it's hot to run trains,i wait until the sun goes down . hope every thing is going well down their , BEN

[Anonymous]

Cooled down today! Had a great weekend in Cinnci with the wife this past weekend. Got in some railfanning at the union Terminal, they let you up in the old switch tower located in the upper most room of the station overlooked the yard watch some trains coming in and going out and the unloading of container cars.

[vsmith]

Humdity is up again today, gonna be sticky again the rest of this week till the weekend. Still managed to get some areas in the back ready for new paving.

[RhB_HJ]

Hi all,

For those who are not steamed enough yet and/or need a good laugh (don't we all??) have a look at this thread http://www.mylargescale.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=32214

[}:)][}:)][:)][:D]

My comment: Thank heavens I model a Swiss railway that appreciates rail fans, volunteers and other people interested in its operation.

[RhB_HJ]

Weather report North Okanagan Valley:

Gorgeous! Hot, dry and lots of sunshine!





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[vsmith]

I hate this summer, its sooooooooooooooo humid I cant do anything outside till after 6pm, even then its still bad even if it isnt quite so hot! When are we getting a break from this, its freaking August, where's the dry desert winds we used to get every summer. I can handle 100 degree temps with no humidity no problem, but when it gets humid like this and that hot, forget it!

Our weather pattern now seams to go from torrential heat (summer) to torrential rain (winter) and is just plain skipping spring and fall or maybe I was just busy that week and didnt notice them.

[tangerine-jack]

Now, now Vic, no whining about the humidity. Come to VA for a few days, it's like a hot wet blanket around the head. Even after 6pm it doesn't cool down, you only get a little more breeze from the mosquito wings.

This week has not been bad. Mostly in the 80's and not terribly humid. Later in the week we should be back to the 3H (Hazy, Hot, and Humid). Looks like I will be doing more work in the garage on my "new" toy, a '71 Dodge Dart. Rip out the slant six, put in something a little more beefy, throw on a coat of loud paint and- presto! Instant asphalt burner[8][bow]

Later!

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[Anonymous]

Coincidence I guess, as I was reading your post Jack my neighbor Dale just BLEW down the street in his 69 Super Bee!

I've found the tempratures this summer quite bearable in Ohio. Of course working inside air conditioned houses I don't really feel it. The worst was putting a skylight in my house 2 weeks ago hot outside and the attic heat surrounding me was terrible! Could only work for about 10 to 15 min at a time.

[tangerine-jack]

Truly a coincidence, Matt. I had a 69 1/2 Super Bee with the 440 six pack, I used to blow down streets also, from one gas station to the next! I think that thing got around 6-8 mpg. Lots of fun, but impractical except for use as a bragging tool. I like my smaller 318's and 360 Mopars, terrible fast, brutaly rugged and rock solid reliable. Run a single vacuum secondary 4 barrel carb on top, and it's not too bad on the gas. The 318 engine I'm putting into this Dart has been dyno tested at 380hp, that's around 40hp more than the Police Intercept model! Bolt on a 727 torque-flite with a 3000rpm stall converter and a set of 3.76 gears and Mr. Firestone is going to love me! [8D][:-,][:-,][wow]






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[RhB_HJ]

Hi gang,

Wellllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll it has been some time since the last post in this one but..... update on the weather is in order.

Rain in the Valley, S*N*O*W on the mountain

http://www.sovereignlake.com/webcam.html

Skiing starts either tomorrow or on Saturday, I have my Season Pass, the skiis are ready!

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[Anonymous]

Ha ha.You really are shallow.
I don't care.

[Curmudgeon]

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[RhB_HJ]

QUOTE: Originally posted by Curmudgeon

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Hey Dave,

Perhaps I should have done an in-depth report on snow conditions, trail conditions, best wax etc. etc.

I guess there is still time to do that, just as soon as I fini***he first loop.[;)][:D]

[Curmudgeon]

Yeah, well, I'm not too sure we want to hear about your wax job....Ian might, tho.
We'd best be shaking in our boots.
This was one of his classics from February:


iandor Posted: Today, 17:58:31
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Posts: 765
Joined: 09 Jan 2003
Location: Sunshine Coast ; Australia
Yes well no one is more upset than me and really I don't care if I have upset anyone.
I really only care about mysef.

If anyone will own up to upsetting me, please send a can of beer in an unmarked parcel to my private address here on Kawana Island and I will certainly forgive and forget.

Further this is a great international forum and you can say what ever you want to say and in return you must accept what evrone else has to say to you and about you,

I havent mentioned it to anyone but I have recieved a few threatening emails from North American people on the fringe of this forum. I advised them when i will be in USA and offered to meet them in a park or parking lot to sort things out, no more threats.


Regards ian
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Ian J Brown.



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[Train 284]

Hey guys. Was raining all day yesterday, so I decided to work on my HO layout for a while. Had fun too.