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Posted by pcarrell on Sunday, February 3, 2008 4:00 PM
For those asking, I'll bring the chili leftovers by later.
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Posted by pcarrell on Sunday, February 3, 2008 3:59 PM
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PC:  My daughter has decided she wants a dog.  This will be her dog and she'll take it with her when she moves out someday (I don't really want another one). 
Just out of curiosity, why wouldn't she wait until she was moving to get the dog, if you don't really want another one?

She's 17 and wants to go to a local college.  It could be a while.

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Posted by egmurphy on Sunday, February 3, 2008 2:00 PM

Good Afternoon Coffee Clubbers,

It's a beautiful day in my neighborhood!  Cool [8D]  Around 80º, partly cloudy, with a nice breeze blowing.  We got up late this morning, after staying out past our normal bedtime due to the party last night.  But we had our normal Sunday eggs and bacon.  And now my chili is simmering in the crockpot, Chef [C=:-)]  so there's not much to do except wait for the game.  I don't watch any of the pregame hype, and will try to turn the tv on as close to kickoff as possible.

Go Giants!!

derJohn:  I'm using on this job Arizona Rock and Minerals' N Scale ballast.
I use AR&M ballast too.  But I'm using the HO size mix.  I know it's oversized, but the N scaled stuff just looked like powder to my eyes.
The candle thing comes in, (at least the one time I witnessed it) in the "blessing of throats", two unlit candles being held against the throat of the person being ministered to.  Curiously, St.Blaise's Day is Tomorrow, Feb 3rd!
I seem to remember the blessing of the throats from back in my Catholic upbringing days, just don't recall the reference to St. Blaise's Day.  But somehow our catechism teaching was woefully short on Saints.

Paul B:  The work day at the track fizzled. No one showed up. Terry was pretty mad and went home. I didn't figure it would help if I tryed to talk him into us doing anything so just let him go.
Not good.  Is there a lot of stuff that needs to be done before the meet?  Or are we talking regular maintenance work?  Of course, on an outdoor layout the size of that one, even regular maintenance must be a big task.

Garry:  I have tests scheduled in the hospital heart clinic Monday.  
Routine?  Or in response to something a checkup found?  Or more serious?  Good luck.

Dick:  Are you one of the retired "Sons of the Pioneers"?
Nope, but I'll admit to liking their stuff, even if I don't have any of their albums.

Rob Cowboy [C):-)]  - good luck, Buddy, with whatever it is that you're dealing with.  My daughter and son-in-law have also been downsizing their herd.  I think they're down to 13 horses now.  They need to get down lower yet.  They had ideas of making it into a business.  But it never worked out that way.  Now, for them it's an expensive hobby that they can't afford.

Mitch - sorry to hear about the continuing problems with your Mom, and now your Dad's new issue.  Sounds like he needs Mom to get back and take charge of the housework.

PC:  My daughter has decided she wants a dog.  This will be her dog and she'll take it with her when she moves out someday (I don't really want another one). 
Just out of curiosity, why wouldn't she wait until she was moving to get the dog, if you don't really want another one?  Good luck with your chili entry in the cookoff.  Chef [C=:-)]

Lee:  There were several narrow gage railroads in north America.
True, but not many of them were 3'-6" gauge like the Newfoundland Railway.   I know the PEI Rwy was also 3'-6" gauge, but I'm not aware of any others. 

That's about it for now.  I need to take a nap Zzz [zzz]  before things get started with the game.

Hasta luego,

Ed

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Posted by Cederstrand on Sunday, February 3, 2008 1:28 PM

in a SANTA FE mug tonight, please & thank you!

***Mitch, hope both of your folks improve quickly.

Picked up the last 4 bales of hay from our supplier the other day. Have not found any more anywhere...this is frightening. Limited square bales available, so praying those will remain available. Think we found a home for two more of our Paint horses. Every less mouth to feed helps.

Enjoy the big game, all. (Go Pats) Reason I didn't use bigger type is I have never been a big fan of either team. Whistling [:-^] Think it would be cool though for the Pats to make history. 

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Posted by Paul W. Beverung on Sunday, February 3, 2008 12:58 PM

Hi Gang: Mary Ann and I just got back from seeing baby Lara. She is 5lbs 4 1/2 oz. DIL Dyanne's father is in the hospital with a possible heart attack. They took him last night to the local hospital and transfered him to Ft Worth later. He's accross the street from Lara. If it isn't ne thing it's another.

Thanks for the prayers for Tony. I'll go in and see him tomorrow.

Right now I have to get out and work on Mary Ann's new container. I'm going to move it the 6 inches or so forward to line up with the other one. Mary Ann says it's OK where it is but I want it even.

My best ot all.

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Posted by LSWrr on Sunday, February 3, 2008 11:39 AM

Parma High School Train Show.

Good size show, but it was 80% S & O gage stuff.  No movie, memorabilia, or tee shirt vendors.  HO-Scale rolling stock was $1 to $6 per car.  I picked up 3 BLT-1923 tank cars (wood)  and 4 BLT-1925 K-2 triple (ore cars) for $28.  One of the ore cars was built by Varney.

Jeff, Walther's 933-3049  I know in the past they sold just the platform, I'll keep my eye out.

Fergi, there were several narrow gage railroads in north America,  matter-o-fact there is still one running just south of me in West Virginia, an old logging railroad.  I think they have 4 shay locomotives running tours.

Haven't picked a slogan yet.

Ok going to see what's going on in the other room.

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Posted by Cox 47 on Sunday, February 3, 2008 11:26 AM
Good Sunday Morning All...It sunny and warmer here this morning...Posta be spring like thru Valenitine day but lots of rain..I'll have the Breakfast lumberjack special with lots of coffee please...Thank You...

Went to the little store near here yesterday on my power chair for bread and eggs and picked up the MR Trackplanning 2008..I am a sucker for a magazine in a plastic bag...Don't know why I got it cause I don't have any track planning in my future..I coulda spent that money on some couplers ..oh well...

Got the walls glued together on trailor...had to go back and cut another back wall for some reason I had cut it 10 scale feet to short not sure how I made such a big mistake..also got the floor in it...


Mitch...Hope your Mother is doing better..she is in my prayers...Don't you love those easy to put together things that are never easy..Sometimes its easier to start from scratch...

Lee...Wow! you got a great deal on the heater at 50.00 that a lot of savings!!

PC....Good luck in the chili Cookoff...Any chance you might bring some of the prize winning leftovers in to the Dinner monday?

Jeff....That a great looking trailor..Who made it?...Maybe old Plasticville? You are bring out a lot of great memories of my old HO days as you dig under your layout..Keep those oldies but goodies coming..

James...Good to hear from you!!

DerJohn....Thanks for advice on cardstock...I found a cunk of plastic from a "for sale" sign I picked up at Wllyworld about a year ago so I decided to use Plastic...But I will try that on my next cardstock building..

Johnboy...We want to see Bucket list....I am a big Morgan freeman fan I think He is a great actor...

Well gotta go need a nap so I won't doze off during the game as I am not much of a fan of either team....You all have a good one...may all your Super Bowl partys be fun and the team your rooting for win....Jerry

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, February 3, 2008 11:21 AM
 saronaterry wrote:

JEFF: Nice trailer,where'd you get it?

Walther's. http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/195-113

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Posted by Fergmiester on Sunday, February 3, 2008 10:59 AM
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Evening all,

I think Fergie is responsible for our bad weather here today!  The winter storm arrived in a MESS! Rain, turned to snow, turned to sleet, turned to rain, turned to freezing rain, turned to snow, and now it's raining again and windy.

I Don't think so. If that was the weather we lost a day on the hill last Wednesday as it rainedSad [:(]

BTW Congrats on the requalifying on the Swimming! Not an easy task.  

Jeff: Really nice job on the trailer. Nicely done indeed! 

To make matters worse I decided a trip to North Conway and the Brass Caboose was in order...

CLOSED Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Jan-FebSad [:(]Sad [:(]

Yes I went to North Conway and spent a whole $16 on ski equipment!!!

Anyway what's a guy ta do? Though I did get a few picks of the 0-6-0 at Gorham but the Museum was CLOSED No Trains, No Skiing, No Mrs. I just felt like cryingBanged Head [banghead]

Ed: Thanks for the link to the other forum I really didn't think much of the photos but then again Narrow Guage is an oddity in North America.

RT: Belated Happy B-Day [bday]!

Bill: Happy Retirement. Hope you enjoy all that "Free Time"!

Anyway Time to run as I have things and stuff to catch up on. And have a Super Bowl Party to get ready for.

Go PATS Go !!!!!!!!

 

Later All

Fergie 

 

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Posted by saronaterry on Sunday, February 3, 2008 10:55 AM

Morning,Janie! I'll go with the buffet and a tall glass of Ed's OJ.

ED: I'm sorry for not repling sooner. Thanks for your help on the E-mail thingy!

LEE: I re sent the map, PLEASE tell me you got it!!?? Also,didja pick a slogan yet?

PC: Wow, a banner day! I have my wife stripping kitchen cabinets Whistling [:-^] right now.

JEFF: Nice trailer,where'd you get it?

Beautiful weather here,30f and some sun. Looks like our buddies NOB finally came through for the rest of usSmile [:)]

Well, back to building benchwork!

Terry

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, February 3, 2008 10:37 AM
Good morning.

Wet here and 62 degrees under cloudy skies.

Today's Weather for:      
Sundown, LA  71446-6114      2/3/2008

Wind Chill:  62°F
Humidity:  100%
Dew Point:  63°F

So Far Today
High:  63°F
Low:  57°F
Rain:  0.02"
Rain Rate:  0.00"/h
Gust:  10mph SSE

Now through 11:00 AM CST February 03, 2008
   
Over the last hour...thunderstorm activity across central Louisiana has dissipated. Through 11 AM...scattered showers will continue to move northeast near 30 mph across interior southeast Texas and central Louisiana. Rainfall rates will be less than a tenth of an inch per hour. As temperatures climb through the lower 70s...isolated thunderstorms may develop across Vernon and rapides parishes. Elsewhere across the area...a few showers are possible.    

Today    High: 75    Cloudy. Showers likely in the morning...then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.    
Tonight    Low: 62    Cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Another structure I've just wired for light.







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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, February 3, 2008 9:46 AM
 last mountain and eastern hogger wrote:

JEFF:  Really like the weathering on that newest building. You have made it look like it has been there since God made dirt.

That building was around when dirt was a rock!Laugh [(-D]

 Cox 47 wrote:

Jeff...Nice weathering on buildings...Is the building in the first photo part of the old Revell Sand house? Looks like it built one years ago...

Not Revell, AHM. I thought at first that it was Tyco, but after some research and digging through my notes I realized it was made by AHM. I remember seeing the Revell kit in the 80's. BTW, ALL the weathering was done with a brush.

 der5997 wrote:

Jeff: Is that interlocking tower our old friend from Atlas? I like the way the brickwork can be coloured up and weathered on their tower.

Yes. I have three of those towers. Bought one in the early 80's, one in the mid 90's an done in the 8th year of the new century.

 

 LSWrr wrote:

Jeff, I think you should add an icing platform to the AC unit in the back ground.  Those older models still look good.  I have a few of the Atlas models on my layout

Send plan/diagram/blueprint for proposed icing platform.

 

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Posted by pcarrell on Sunday, February 3, 2008 8:49 AM
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PC:  I did that when I got mine cut a few years ago.  I had hair to my waist and got a crew cut. 
Really?  Wow!  I've known some guys with pony tails, but waist length is a bit unusual to see (on a guy, that is).

What can I say...I tend to go against the grain sometimes.  Used to freak newcommers to the church out when this long haired freak would welcome them!  They weren't sure what was up!

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Posted by pcarrell on Sunday, February 3, 2008 8:43 AM

Morning all!

Big day planned here!  My daughter has decided she wants a dog.  This will be her dog and she'll take it with her when she moves out someday (I don't really want another one).  Anyways, looks like we're picking it up today!

Also, get this.....after 20 years of not one bit of interest in model trains, my wife wants to work on the layout today!!!!!!    Heart be still!!!!!!!!!  The bad part is, I don't really have any fun jobs that need done right now.  Everything is tedious work.  Hmmmm, gotta think of something, and quick!  Maybe running a train to "test the track".....yeah, that'll do it!

Lastly, the church's big chili cookoff is tonight!  Now, you have to understand, I love to cook chili, and my family knows that when I'm in chili mode in the kitchen....look out!  I get HARD CORE!  I was up late into the night last night preparing the "winning" chili.  This is, as my son put it when he taste tested last night, "The best chili he's ever had in his mouth", end quote.  I hope so!  And last night I passed on the Carrell family chili recepie to my son.  He won't remember all of it, so we'll just have to practice it some more (oh darn!).  It was fun spending time with him in the kitchen though.  In case you can't tell, I love to cook!  Judging by my waistline, maybe a little too much!

Oh well, busy day!  I'm outta here!

Later!

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Posted by inch53 on Sunday, February 3, 2008 7:44 AM

Mornin,, just coffee for now Janie.

Suppose to be almost warm again today, but it's foggy out now, and the temps are just right for black ice.

The CFO has had me busy the last couple days with chores n such, and I figure it'll be bout the same today with company coming for the game.

Appears every one survived the weather last week ok.

DICK,, the day we went through the pellets was one where the cold seemed to slip in through the walls no matter how well your house was sealed. Most every one we know round here has said the same thing.

OZ,, glad your sill with us. Like every one else "what's ya been up to?"

 Best gets moving Mother's hollerin for me. Thoughts for those in needd, hope ya'll has a gooden and stay safe

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Posted by LSWrr on Sunday, February 3, 2008 6:51 AM

Good morning all,

Mitch, sorry to hear about your mom, I hope things continue down the road to recovery.  Up here in Euclid we now fall into the Cleveland clinic or University hospital system, I was skeptical at first but it's so easy now to see specialists or get x-rays covered under my insurance.  I forget you only live a stone's throw from me.

Jim, welcome back and don't be a stranger.  How are things in OZ?

Johnboy, very cool of you to share that web site!

I wandered into the local Home Depot to pick up some lumber for the L.S.&W. last night and all their portable heaters were 50% to 75% off.  I picked up a 23,000 BTU kerosene heater (normally $216) for $50.  They had 110v oil heaters for $11.

HO Brass snap track, I have 36 18" R, 17 9" straight, 9 bumpers, 4 9" re-railers, and some small stuff (curve easements and stuff).  If anybody in the diner is interested it's free, if not I'm putting it in the garage sale pile.

Lee

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Posted by wetidlerjr on Sunday, February 3, 2008 5:09 AM
 

Good Morning from Tipton IN ! Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by eeyore9900 on Sunday, February 3, 2008 1:15 AM

Evening folks-just some coffee in my "Eeyore" mug, thanks.

I finally get to sit down for a few before a late bedtime. It's been a crazy past few days in a sense. I was at work yesterday when the hospital called & said my Mom had a minor setback-she got very light headed in the bathroom & they took her down to the emergency room to check her out thoroughly. The ER doc was a little concerned about her EKG, & wanted to transfer her back to the hospital she originated at. Mom & I both were adamant at her getting shuttled back there, as we felt the shuttling wasn't doing her any good. But they said the Skilled Nursing unit couldn't monitor her cardiac-wise as they could at the other hospital. But they suggested one of the bigger hospitals over in Canton east of here, & she agreed. So that's where she's at & resting comfortably. (The majority of the people around here as I may have said are not happy with the health care separation around these parts.) So she's doing ok for now, & to add to that, my Dad several days ago decided to do some sweeping. Problem was he unknowlingly used the "defective" old vacuum that needed work instead of the good one-it just kicked up a huge amount of dust, & ended up getting a bad chest cold from breathing in the dust. No getting him to the doctor to get checked out-you couldn't if you tied a logging chain to his ankles! (He hasn't seen a doc since he slammed his finger in his car door 30 yrs ago!) But he is improving slowly-just taking it easy.

I wanted to work on my train cars tonite, but picked up a cheap bookcase at Wally World-I figured I'd get it together in an hour or so...PFFT! 3 hours later, & having to drill screws in to secure what split & came apart, I should have known. Anyways, it IS together-it isn't "Martha Stewart", but serving the purpose!

Best to all folks-I better GIT to bed! 

 

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Posted by Cederstrand on Sunday, February 3, 2008 12:21 AM

Just a tall cool glass of water please.

Have been preoccupied with stuff lately and have not made it in here. HAPPY BIRTHDAY to anyone I missed. Also, really great work on those structures Jeffrey. Well, probably another challenging week ahead here. Take care all.

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Posted by grayfox1119 on Saturday, February 2, 2008 11:11 PM

Good evening gents, spent the day preparing for Super Bowl Game party at the house Sunday, 5  couples coming over, plenty of eats, but I could use a chef like RYAN to help us for sure.

The ice storm knocked down a lot of branches, but no power loss and damage at out ranch.

RT: Happy Birthday!!!   Happy B-Day [bday] 53 is it ????  I hope the guys left enought BD cake at the Diner.

BILL: Congrats on your retirement,  Thumbs Up [tup]I guess you will have the duties of opening the Diner now in the morning as the newest memeber to the ROF club.

MIKE: 4 BAGS a day??? You must be cranking that stove big time , the most I ever used was 2 bags a day for 24 hour period.

ED: I didn't know you were a song writer....you are certainly a man of many talents!! I can just imagine you now sitting on your front porch with your 6 string singing " Throw another log on the fire". Are you one of the retired "Sons of the Pioneers"?

JIM: God works in mysterious ways, but He expects you to follow up, remember, a man chases a woman until "she" catches him. If there is a nice show in town, get two tickets and slip her a note saying you have the tickets and ask if she would like to go. Another thing to do, is send some flowers to the bank with a card to her.

Time to hit the sack, big game tomorrow, Go PATS !!!

Dick If you do what you always did, you'll get what you always got!! Learn from the mistakes of others, trust me........you can't live long enough to make all the mistakes yourself, I tried !! Picture album at :http://www.railimages.com/gallery/dickjubinville Picture album at:http://community.webshots.com/user/dickj19 local weather www.weatherlink.com/user/grayfox1119
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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Saturday, February 2, 2008 11:00 PM

Howdy ...

Paul........ It's really sad to learn of your friend, Tony, and his situation. Prayers for him, his family, and his friends.

John Boy .... Thanks for the link for Illinois main Stret. I could make use of it. I'm think it would also be good for backdrops without building into full structures.

Der .... the ballast is almost in. What a chore, but sounds like your doing well with it.

Lee ... hey I kid you, but who said you could kid back?  (just kidding again).

Jim in oz ... good to see you. Stop in again soon.

Jerry .... keep your fingers clear of that Xacto next time. (as if anybody need to tell you. Also, thanks for thecomment on my buildings.

Well, everbody, we're headed for Nashville tomorrow. I have tests scheduled in the hospital heart clinic Monday.  

Happy Model Railroading.

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Posted by last mountain & eastern hogger on Saturday, February 2, 2008 10:37 PM

Whistling [:-^]

Good Evening Crew,

Who is working tonight ??  Looks like the girls got the night off..                                      Vinnie are you all alone here ??  I'll have a hot chocolate and a cinnamon bagel, thanks.

CAPE JIM;   Here is the link to that building page that I mentioned earlier http://www.illinoishistory.gov/ps/construct_mainstreet.htm

My wife and I went to the Movie "Bucket List" tonight. The critics didn't give it a very good rating, but we loved it.  Jack Nickelson and Morgan Freeman are great together.  Very good moral to the story as well.  I don't think you would be dissappointed.. GO SEE.....

Well, I didn't come for a long time, just for a good time but now it's bed time, so off I go.  Have to work again in the morning so need my beauty sleep.

Johnboy out..................

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Posted by Paul W. Beverung on Saturday, February 2, 2008 10:24 PM

Evening Gang: They moved Tony to the transition care ward. I don't know what that is exactely but he is going down hill. I'm hopping that he doesn't suffer much longer.

The work day at the track fizzled. No one showed up. Terry was pretty mad and went home. I didn't figure it would help if I tryed to talk him into us doing anything so just let him go. I came home and worked on Mary Ann's new container. I got it lined up and leveled side to side. I just have to move it forward about 6 inches and level it back and front, or fore and aft to Lee. No MRRing today.

OZ welcome back. So what have you been up to? Hows the layout coming?

Well it's late for me so I'll say Good Night All.

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Posted by der5997 on Saturday, February 2, 2008 8:47 PM

Good evening one and all:  The storm is past, except for the wind; we had rain rather than anything worse, but a good deal of it.

Did some more ballast this afternoon. Got from the lower tunnel west, around in front of that rock wall, and up to the turnout for the passing track that's behind the container dock.  Only about 5 feet of main line and passing track to go, plus the container port lead tracks.

JR:

Have you tried putting extra weight on the track to sink it into the AMI roadbed? I line up weights, let them sit overnight and no problems. Mostly I don't even use nails. Try a test piece first. The first time I tried it I sunk the ties too far in.
...Thanks for the tip.  I'm a bit past the track-laying stage where I'm doing the ballasting. (I'll be re-laying track for the new passing siding on the upper level in a week or so, if I've enough AMI left over, I'll give that a try.)  However, taking your advice and adapting it, I got out my trusty garage sale hair dryer and heated up the AMI under the offending section.  The I took the fork I've been using to burnish the rails, and pressed the track down into the some-what softened roadbed.  It certainly has held long enough to get the ballast down and glued.  That will dry overnight, and all should be secure.  Of course, now that there is ballast well into the tunnel, looking into the mouth should be authentic.  Pity it's the one tunnel mouth of the four that it's nearly impossible to see into!

Jeff: Is that interlocking tower our old friend from Atlas? I like the way the brickwork can be coloured up and weathered on their tower.

Johnboy:

DER:   Of all the things we do, I hate ballasting. To me that is not a fun job. I guess it is just that I'm not good at it.
...up to just a little time ago I would have had to say Sign - Ditto [#ditto].  However, I've now assembled a set of tools that work for me and make it, dare I say, enjoyable. In fact, in a way I'll be saddened when there isn't any more to do!  Critical in this is a spray that doesn't shoot out blobs of water, and an eye-dropper for the dilute glue.  I also find that a very soft makeup brush (another garage sale item) with the handle laid on the railhead, and very gently pulled along helps to smooth the ballast on the top of the slope down outside the tie ends.  One further thought.  I'm using on this job Arizona Rock and Minerals' N Scale ballast. This is real stone, not a ground plastic / rubber composition. Consequently it lays where you put it during the wet-down much better.

Jerry:

I got sides and ends of trailor cut out and windows in 3 walls..Then I tried to cut my finger off with a dull Xacto...Hit a knuckle gonna be sore for awhile...
...Ouch! ...I had a thought about your card trailer.  If you have high humidity, it may be wise to coat both sides of the card with something waterproof.  Your paints will do the outside pretty well, I would imagine, but the inside probably should be done too.  Dullcoat springs to mind. My 2 cents [2c]

Ed: Thanks for the reminder about Candlemas.  I'd forgotten when it was.  There's another "feast" involving a special use of candles, something to do with St. Blaise (aka Biagio; Blase; Blasius ) Here's the Googled blurb...Agricola, governor of Cappadocia, came to Sebaste to persecute Christians. His huntsmen went into the forests of Argeus to find wild animals for the arena games, and found many waiting outside Blaise's cave. Discovered in prayer, Blaise was arrested, and Agricola tried to get him to recant his faith. While in prison, Blaise ministered to and healed fellow prisoners, including saving a child who was choking on a fish bone; this led to the blessing of throats on Blaise's feast day. Thrown into a lake to drown, Blaise stood on the surface and invited his persecutors to walk out and prove the power of their gods; they drowned. When he returned to land, he was martyred by being beaten, his flesh torn with iron wool combs (which led to his association with and patronage of those involved in the wool trade), and then beheading.

The candle thing comes in, (at least the one time I witnessed it) in the "blessing of throats", two unlit candles being held against the throat of the person being ministered to.  Curiously, St.Blaise's Day is Tomorrow, Feb 3rd.!

OZJim! Welcome back!  Great to see you in again. Any cricket going on, or is it now the wrong time?  How's the layout?

Enjoy the game tomorrow folks.

all, and God bless. Prayers for all in need of healing, comfort and peace.Angel [angel]

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Posted by LSWrr on Saturday, February 2, 2008 6:07 PM

Good super bowl eve to all.

Cox, that was pretty catchy.

John boy, yes short is good

Jeff, I think you should add an icing platform to the AC unit in the back ground.  Those older models still look good.  I have a few of the Atlas models on my layout

RT, Happy belated birthday! Sorry to hear about your neighbors what was the cause?  Space heater? Keep an eye on USAJOBS. Congress wants us to have one civilian employee in each unit/department that deals with local industry.  I would say as soon as Congress passes our budget you should see about 1,000 new jobs posted for the eastern seaboard.

Terry, thanks, not sure what was going on with the email thing.

Garry, it's a logo for the railroad, not my sex life, but thanks (just kidding)

Well I uploaded my web site to: http://www.trainweb.org/LSW/  not sure how long it will take to get approved by the moderators.  I kept it "dial-up friendly" so everyone can enjoy it.

I see I was the proud owner of the "TOP O PAGE" so you guys order up and I'll pay up.

Sunday morning I'm heading out to Parma high School train show, need some more ore cars and maybe the DPM movie theater.  We will see what is out there.

Lee

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Posted by james saunders on Saturday, February 2, 2008 5:51 PM

Hey guys! long time no see. I see the last trackside diner didn't last too long.

 It has been a long time since I posted in here! Just thought I'd drop by and let you know i'm still kicking around Brisbane!

 

 Jim

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Posted by egmurphy on Saturday, February 2, 2008 5:50 PM

Good Afternoon Coffee Clubbers,

Today is an absolutely gorgeous day down here in Paradise.  Cool [8D]  Sunny, high 70's, not very humid, and there has been a nice breeze blowing all day.  Probably the nicest day I remember.

Big activity for the family today is making (Veracruz style) tamales.  Chef [C=:-)]  They probably fixed up somewhere north of 150 of them.  Fran and I need a bunch to take to a small fiesta tonight.  But as they're a real production to make, and very popular with the family, while they were at it making the ones we need to take they made enough to satisfy the clan for a couple of days.  Tonight's fiesta is in honor of the "Feast of Candalaria" (known in English as Candlemas, or the  Presentation of Jesus at the Temple).  We're not religious people, but lots of fiestas and traditions down here are based on stuff from the Catholic Church.  Wouldn't surprise me to find that half the people at the party have no idea of the background of "Candelaria".  Whoops, time to take a lunch break, the tamales are ready.  Dinner [dinner]  I'll continue later!

Okay, I'm back.

PC:  I did that when I got mine cut a few years ago.  I had hair to my waist and got a crew cut. 
Really?  Wow!  I've known some guys with pony tails, but waist length is a bit unusual to see (on a guy, that is).

Groundhog Day, huh?  That was one funny movie.  No groundhogs down here, although possums are pretty common.  I'd love to see 6 more weeks of "winter" here, but I don't hold out much hope for that.  We usually have the a/c on by the end of February.

Going to post this a little earlier than usual because we're going out.  Probably I'll catch up with you tomorrow.

Hasta mañana,

Ed

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Posted by Cox 47 on Saturday, February 2, 2008 5:21 PM
Evening All...Its been a real nice sunny day here today with some snow melt...Cumberland County Curlie our resident ground Hawg had no trouble seeing his shadow today so looks like 6 more weeks of winter...I'll have one of Gary's Chicago Dowgs,onion rings and a diet coke please...Thank You...Ryan must be taking the week end off..I look forward to his menus every day...

I got sides and ends of trailor cut out and windows in 3 walls..Then I tried to cut my finger off with a dull Xacto...Hit a knuckle gonna be sore for awhile...

Jeff...Nice weathering on buildings...Is the building in the first photo part of the old Revell Sand house? Looks like it built one years ago...

Gary...Like the new buildings..You nailed that larger stone building right on!...

Hoople...Glad to hear your feeling a little better..Missed you this week....

JR.....Did you get my Email?....

Lee...How about "The Buclke on the Midwest Belt" ......

Paul.....Did you get your Electric bill problems taken care of?...That was a "shock" wasn't it?....

Its about time to get Sallie up from her nap and see if we can find anything to watch on TV....We watched The Good German Last night....You all have a good saturday night....Jerry
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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Saturday, February 2, 2008 2:57 PM

What is this?

Leftovers for lunch!

No menus from Ryan.

BTW............... Ryan, i enjoyed seeing the NP North Coast Limited menu.  Another fine transcontenental train I used to see on the CB&Q "race track" into Chicago.

Anybody hear about Amtrak being stuck in the snow in the California Siera Mountains? Reminded me of stuff I read about the City of San Francisco stalled for I think three days behind SP PA's.

GARRY

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Posted by last mountain & eastern hogger on Saturday, February 2, 2008 11:37 AM

Whistling [:-^]

Good Morning Gang,

Chloe,  Breakfast steak for me seeing it is so close to noon. Ed's OJ to swish.

Glad to here you have all survived the crappy weather. It is still in the -20s here but the wind is down and not snowing so it does feel much better.  When it goes from 0 to -20, nobody wants to do anything, but when it goes from -47 up to the -20s everyone feel so much better and they are all out and about and doing all sorts of things.. 

LEE:    Your Slogan should be "Ride our Rails to Success"  It is a little shorter and more personal.  Just my My 2 cents [2c] worth. Hope you like the idea.

PC.  I'm with JR. MoMost successes come when everyone buys into the "Team" concept.
Everyone on the team is accountable to all other team members in regard to everything related to the team, such as attending practises and practising properly, showing up on time everytime, and not sluffing off. Playing your position and accepting suggestions from others including the Coach and trainers. Stronger members hone their skills and become teachers and mentors, weaker team members learn and improve their skills greatly. In the end everyone wins and usually it means a win for the Team as well. 

INCH:   I love your senior Q & As, They were right on.

RYAN:  Hope you are feeling on top of things now.  Those are some dirty bugs going around right now. Once they catch you they don't seem to want to leave.

RT: A sincere Happy Birthday to you even though it is belated. "Oh to be 53 again"

DER:   Of all the things we do, I hate ballasting. To me that is not a fun job. I guess it is just that I'm not good at it.

CAPE JIM:   I really like kit-bashing.  It really makes you think and figure. But it makes the buildings fit the right spots better.  There is a website that has really neat old main street buildings. I'll have to look it up, but I think it is something like "Mainstreet Illinois" or something pretty close to that.   You can actually download or copy plans and actual buildings walls.

PAUL:  We are so glad to hear little Lara is progressing so well. Sounds like it won't be long before she is bouncing on Grampa's knee.  Hope the suffering of your Buddy doesn't go on for long if there is no hope of him recovering.
If you can show us some pictures of this new 1:1 container yard you are building, sounds like things are shaping up there on the hill.

JEFF:  Really like the weathering on that newest building. You have made it look like it has been there since God made dirt.

Well, back to work, I have a group coming in for meetings at  noon today for about 4.5 hours.

Work continues on the mountains and tunnels. It was there that I too was doing some ballasting into those tunnels last evening. (hate it)

Johnboy out...............

The "Wobbly " wobbles on. 

from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North.. 

We have met the enemy,  and he is us............ (Pogo)

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