The Coffee Shop (a place to chat) Est. 2004

[pcarrell]

Oh man!

Now I've got to hook everyone up!

Alright, I've got the fruit,

I've got eggs benedict,

or if you're ready for lunch I've got some Turkey I can make sandwich's with.

Man, this cookin' thing is keepin' me busy!

[grayfox1119]

Good morning everyone, the big storm arrived at midnight with light showers, by 8 this morning we have 0.74" of rain, now we have 1.07" and it is raining at the rate of 0.32"/hr .
The weather reporters out of Boston said last night this storm can be likened to a 'Perfect Storm" because we have the remnants of the Pacific Hurricane that nearly drowned JEFF and others down South, then we have the Gulf of Mexico moisture streaming northward. Thirdly we have a cold HIGH over Quebec channeling cold air into this strengthening LOW, and fourthly, we have the warm Atlantic bringing huge amounts of moisture into the east coast.
So we have 4 ingredients making this a Perfect Storm from a Meteorological point of view....all I know is...is raining like h.... and the winds have really picked up and should hit over 60 mph today.

Here are the readings from my station in Central Massachusetts:

Elevation of measuring equipment: 975 feet above sea level
Height above ground: 10 feet

Measuring Equipment: DAVIS PRO

Time of observation: 10:26 am edst
Temp: 49.6F
DP: 50F
RH: 98%
BP: 29.48 FF
WIND: 10 minute avg.= 4 mph Gusting to 12mph
WIND DIR.: SE
RAIN AMOUNT: 0.96"
RAIN RATE: 0.21"/hr

Just since I started typing this, the Barometric pressure has dropped to 29.43, this storm is really intensifying fast!!! And the total rainfall is now at 1.13" with a rain rate of 0.44"/hr increasing steadily.

JEFF: I like that tanker, I think I will get to my LHS next week and pick one up.

DER JOHN: Good to see you made it to the CS last night, inquiring minds were getting concerned, now if Fergie can make the CS, that would ease our minds.

CUL, I have to check the storm drain in the street, many fallen leaves gathering on the grate.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

My little $50 camera doesn't do that tanker justice. I need a better camera, but I can't afford one!

[Paul W. Beverung]

Morning Everyone:

JR: The railroad hasen't done any mowing along the right of way for many years. Even the Mo Pac befor the UP didn't mow it. I don't mind doing it when I've got someone to watch my back. I hate it when one of those trains sneeks up at 50+.

Welcome back Rob. It's good to hear from you. I've been woundering about how you were doing.

Welcome to all the others. I've gotten alittle behind by not checking in yesterday.

When am I going to retire? For sure I don't know yet but I'm looking at the end of January. I've got to check the calander and add up my pills for stress and mussel relaxing. When they run out I'd better be retired.

Of course since this is Saturday I'm starting another week at work. Next weekend is the live steam meet and I will be off. The following Saturday is a train show and I will be off for that.

Well I've got to go and do something so it looks like I'm working. I'll check back in around lunch.

[inch53]

Chow time, think me an Mother will have PC's sandwichs, ice tea and a coffee Janie.

Got in some train time after morning chores and Bryan came over and started on some of the backround for the mill pond. I've been working on the box culvert, maybe I can it it finished tomorrow, then it'll be time for roadbed and track. Might get to run a train before long. I still need to make a new control panel yet, to run more than one train, but I'll have one going anyway.

PC,, like the new house and thanks for lunch

 

Inch, you packed your own chute, huh? I don’t know that I’d feel comfortable enough jumping (at least, not the first few times I packed my chute) - I’d likely be nervous that I forgot/missed/messed up something - eeeeyaaaaaahhhhh!!!  (Just kidding... )  Oh, loved the “Top 10 Trick or Treat” list.

They spent more time teaching us how to pack our on chutes, than they did about jumping. The only time I did t again was when I was jumping with the Airo club. Then only had trouble once, when it deploy right, made a hard landing, but walked away.

The CFO say to get my shower, so best get moving, at least I don't have to waer a suit n tie. Catch ya'll later

inch

[Cox 47]

Afternoon All....Its sunny windy and a little warmer here today....How about a dog with sour *** and a  root beer float thank you....How about them Cards!! Sallie is all tuckered out from staying up to watch last nites game she is sound asleep....

Found out I have a hang uo somewhere in the new tunnel...but only in one direction...I think I will wait till monday to try to figure it out...Just had a Humming Bird hit the window by the  pewter must be alright can't see him...

Der John...Glad to have you back with us sounds like you have a lot on your plate...Look forward to more pictures when you get back to work on the layout..Do you have any goals set for the winter?

Jeff....Looks to me like you are getting so pretty good pictures with your camera what kind is it in that price range I might be able to afford one?

You all have a great Saturday nite.....Jerry

[ModelTrainLover]

SCUSSES!!!!!!!!

hey guys I have finally completed my town area for my layout and have the roads marked for a 2nd part to it. and it looks great. I still have to add the screnry, but the buildings are inplace and I have road bed for the track done.

[Hoople]

today my soccer game went well. We won again, and my team is the North divison champions.

 

The highlight of the game was we had an indirect kick in the 20 yard box. The kicker, instead of going for the goal, switched it to my side of the field, and another teammate recieved it, tapped it to me and I booted it, then it happened.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GGGGGGGOOOOOOOOOOOOAAAAAAAAAAAAAALLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

I'm happy because I havent scored a ^ in four years.

 

 

 

HA!

 

Mark

[Txrailnut07]

Hello all,

Thanks for your warm back. I have been busy (sort of). My mom had a quadruple bypass in May, we moved in June to the house i'm in now, my dad's been in and out of the hospital, and had other family and friends in the hospital. I've had my hands full. Now, as you know, we have to move again. I "Praise God" for His unwavering love for us.

Guy's, if you will, please send me an e-mail giving me your e addy. So I can contact y'all sometimes. Also, I have the following messengers and IDs. Please feel free to add me.

Yahoo: railnutrob

MSN: [e-mail]

AOL: railfan316

Jeff, I'm not all that far from you. I'm about 50 miles North of Beaumont, Texas.

I'll speak with you all later,

 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Jerry: My camera is an Aiptek Pencam, VGA model. It's a three function device. It's a digital camera, a webcam and a streaming video recorder. I bought it Wal-Mart 5 or 6 years ago. I seriously doubt you're going to find one new.

[pcarrell]

Man, whats this all about?!?

I get busy for the day and I come back to find this place on page 2!!!

Man, I gotta watch you guys like a hawk!

 

BTW, thanks inch, and you're welcome.

[Train Master]

aint much happens on weekends does it?

[der5997]

Good Evening folks.  It’s blowing up a storm, and we are expected to get a fair soak.  However, Kris tells me the forecast (while I was out walking Rosie-the-dog ), said that in fact we may escape the worst of it here.  That’s not all bad, as I’d like to continue tomorrow the progress we made cutting out parts for the furniture project I mentioned yesterday.  Started it today, with Kris’ help as we are cutting out 4x8 sheets of plywood on a table saw with no table extensions (just an old chair with a T bar clamped onto the back on beyond the saw, and a saw horse and a flat basket on top to act as a support on the other side. Oh the joys of occasional carpentry! Get this project finished, and who knows, there may be time for trains!

 

Speaking of time, here’s a hint for those into WWII aircraft, check out the prop. Any clues?

OK, then here’s a less subtle reminder.   Still not there?

After all this I’d better be sure to do ours here!

 

I’ve been watching a small clump of Spirea on my walk route all summer. It has an unusually thin flower spike that I reckon will do well for layout trees. I harvested all I could get my hands on a few days ago. Here’s the result, three of the 26 or so I got, just as they came in from “the field”, less a bit of stalk and leaves.  The trunks are a bit thin (but in N it’s easier to get away with. What do you think? I just put these in experimentally a few minutes ago.

PC:

buried in museum work huh?  I know that can be tedious, but where would all of us historical train nuts be without you?

  Regrettably, the only RR link I’ve been able to find with this museum is that it’s on the site of a pulp mill that used track, (but no locos) to haul bales of pulp onto a wharf. The stacker machine ran on rail as well, but not exactly track.  Oh, there was one shipment of pulp that went to the railhead at Musquoboboit Harbour.  I found the CN car # in the Dalhousie University Archives in 1999.  That’s right, one carload in the entire history of the mill.  Comes of having your own wharf and shipping by, er ship, I guess!

Thanks for all the food, BTW, looks grand!

CapeJim: Hey, that layout looks set to grow, with the double track leading off both edges!

Jeff: Allergic to bananas and cherries! That’s a cruel twist. I hope there is some compensating good thing that you get to do or have![D:]

Hoople: Congratulations on the Goal.  I remember a match at school in England when it was so foggy that our goalie ran the ball all the way upfield and scored!  As a school we so rarely won any games in those days that it was a tremendous celebration!  Great feeling isn’t it? Well done!

Must go, more TV coming up. Good night all, and God Bless.  My prayers continue for all in need of healing, comfort, and peace.

[Train Master]

it says to turn clocks back an hour. my mom did that today every clock in the house even my watch

[PA Belt]

hey all, i got good news!  went to the LHS and got 3 things!  bachman track, walthers catalog, and glue!  just figuged id telll yall

[Train Master]

sound like good thingsd to have

[grayfox1119]

Good late evening to all, all the clocks have been set back, so we get an extra hours sleep tonight.

The big storm is now up in Quebec. We received 2.48" of rain here in the 22 hours that it rained here. What I was surprised at was the Barometric pressure, it hit a low of 29.02" here before it started to rise again. That is hurricane pressures!!!! The winds were really high along the coast and trees were toppled onto some houses. We actually had thunder and lightening this afternoon for about 20 minutes. That is not common in these northern latitudes in late October. This was one intense storm.

JEFF: What you need is a Nikon D50 or D70 for Christmas.

It just came on the Tv news...Red Auerbach, the long time coach of the Boston Celtics has died at age 89. He was the winningest coach in Basketball history.

Time to hit the sack, I am too tired to keep my eyes open, see you guys at the breakfast table,

[jeffrey-wimberly]

I can't afford either one of those.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

A quick snack then off to bed for me. I'll have one of Pc's salmon sandwiches.

Night folks.

[ngartshore350]

Hi Guys,

Just a quick post with some pics. I have painted and added part of the forth wall of the backdrop. Yes I know, still no clouds. I'm concentrating on getting the backdrops up and then I'll add the clouds. I put in a photo of the backdrop with the two colors painted on by roller and then blended with an airbrush. Please excuse the garden tools, etc behind the backdrop!

Also put in some pic of some of the newer additions to the fleet, now that I have the new camera. Probably not too dial up friendly!

Hope all are well!

Recent additions to the fleet!

[wetidlerjr]

Good Morning! from Tipton IN.

[Anonymous]

Good morning



Happy MRRing 

[james saunders]

Hello guys, as promised here are the pictures from the MRR show today...Hope you enjoy!

http://www.trains.com/trccs/forums/937618/ShowPost.aspx

cheers

Oz

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Good morning and top 'o' the day to all of ye. I'll have those delicious-looking pancakes.

James: Nice train show pics.

Weather for Leesville area today.

Wind Chill:  47°F

Humidity:  95%

Dew Point:  45°F

So Far Today High:  50°F Low:  47°F Rain:  N/A" Rain Rate:  N/A"/h Gust:  0mph NNE

High: 78 °F
Low: 55 °F

Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds up to 10 mph.

Tonight: Low: 55  Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds.

[rtraincollector]

Jeff you may want santa to bring you a kodak easyshare CD33 if I remeber right it was like $125.00 and I'am very please with the pics look at my amish pick-up here.

 

 

Morning all think I'll have my big breakfast for a change short stack of pancakes and one turkey sausage patty with the lite syrup. thanks girls oh add a glass of ed's OJ

talked to inch last night for one of those short calls you know my cell phone stated 55:33 when hung up LOL.

You all have a good day talk to you all later have trains to do some repairs on

[inch53]

Morning all, just some coffee for now Janie,
Suppose to be a better day here, sunny, high bout 60 and less wind than yesterday.
Arthritis index good , but pollened, mold count, high.
Made it through the wedding ok, but ended up bringing J Bird home with us, while mom and dad went over to check on Becky. J Bird ended up spending the night, I finaly gave up on sleeping in bed and went to the train room couch n slept bout 12.

Hoople,,, congrads on the goal, was that the winning score??

DER,,, what kinda project are you and the Kris makeing??  I've try'ed some weeds that look like that around here for trees,  haven't had much luck so far, but still trying. Got some more from this year to play with.

Ngartshore,,, thanks for the pics. Back drops looking good and some good looking engines. Some of those come through here every so often.

James,,, I slipped over n took a look, nice shotts from down yur way. Find any goodys while you were there.

Normal Sunday plans to star the day, then back outside cleaning on the yard somemore [I'm thrilled], so not much MRR time looks like, unless Bryan comes over to work on the back drop. Best get ta chores, still haven't turned the clocks, so thats first on the list. Hope ya'll have a gooden
inch

[NeO6874]

'morning all.

It's finally sunny here after about 4 days of the most disgusting weather ever.  I hope that NEXT time is gets cloudy, the weather sticks to snow.  Rain and 35º weather don't go over so well....

[Anonymous]

Afternoon All....Its sunny windy and a little warmer here today....How about a dog with sour *** and a  root beer float thank you....How about them Cards!! Sallie is all tuckered out from staying up to watch last nites game she is sound asleep....

Found out I have a hang uo somewhere in the new tunnel...but only in one direction...I think I will wait till monday to try to figure it out...Just had a Humming Bird hit the window by the  pewter must be alright can't see him...

Der John...Glad to have you back with us sounds like you have a lot on your plate...Look forward to more pictures when you get back to work on the layout..Do you have any goals set for the winter?

Jeff....Looks to me like you are getting so pretty good pictures with your camera what kind is it in that price range I might be able to afford one?

You all have a great Saturday nite.....Jerry

My news with the humming bird, its said if a bird hits your window,someone in your close family will die. One morning I was talking to my mom before going to school  and a sparrow flew into our living room window, and she sais that about someone dieing in our family, and exactly two weeks later she died. Wonder if RT had any birds stiking his windows with all his bad luck lately.

[rtraincollector]

Not that I know of anyway

[dansapo]

Morning everyone
    Cup of coffee w/cream & sugar  Thanks Flo
    The sun has finally dicided to come out and not soon enough!I know our days are numbered before we will get some real amounts of snow.
ngartshore350 --> .Nice shots of your loco's.I really like the Rio Grande SD50.I should have gotten one when they came out.At least its a easy paint job to do.

I've got some questions.
How do I send a post a image.
I have fire fox/mozilla.
I know"just" enough on computers to be dangerous(to myself)
I'm also having trouble making a link.
I copy/paste the link and hit the link button and I get url error.
All of the other forums I belong to it does it automatically


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