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Posted by grayfox1119 on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 7:04 PM
Good eveing guys, the 1st time on the PC today, our DIL had to have surgery, so the CFO was with her all day at the hospital, and I had fun all day with my newest grandson Sean 9 months old. I set the Thomas Train up in the living room, and we played together all day. I am TIRED, he is standing up against things now, so when he gets bored, he is off to everything he can reach, and our house is no longer "baby proof", so it was non stop chasing , feeding, changing, and yes, we both managed to get a nap in the morning for an hour, and another at 3pm.......now I know why God arranged to have us have children when we are young.....but we sure do enjoy them now at our age don't we all you grandfathers out there?

Later,
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Posted by LSWrr on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:47 PM
Modeltrainlover: Those are really good times, I’m happy I can do the 500 yard swim in under 12 minutes, funny thing about the Coast Guard they really want us to be able to swim for some reason and they test us every year. I look forward to seeing your pictures.

Jeff: I hope you’re feeling better and we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.

Inch53: That was a good one, friends and family got a good laugh out of it.

Still working on the turntable, I hope to have some pictures this weekend to share if anyone is interested.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 4:17 PM

 rtraincollector wrote:
I'm back I had it with dial up so called them cancles and had to wait almost 2 weeks to get cable set up . no way can I read all I've missed but wanted to say hi to all and let you know I'm back.
Glad to see you back, I was starting to wonder about you.

David: Thanks for the concern. My co-workers watch out for me and help with anything I'm having a problem with and get things for me if I can't get them for some reason, so I'm in good hands.

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Posted by rtraincollector on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 4:09 PM
I'm back I had it with dial up so called them cancles and had to wait almost 2 weeks to get cable set up . no way can I read all I've missed but wanted to say hi to all and let you know I'm back.

Life's hard, even harder if your stupid  John Wayne

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Posted by Train Master on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 3:53 PM

hi, im back! grand canyon was nice but this place a lot nicer. we got home at 3 oclock this mornin and being a kid i had one thing on my mind. wheres the bed. slept for 9 hours. when my mom gets her film developed i wil have jeff post the pictures.

JEFF you beter take it easy. i dont want tio lose a good freind

he must be doin all right today cause hes not home yet

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Posted by Paul W. Beverung on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 3:21 PM
Hi Gang: I'm going to just say HI, and head for home. I]m going to unload all the PeoplePC software and reload it tonight. I couldn't get on last night again. If all goes well I'll see you guys tonight. If not I'll see you all tomorrow morning.
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Posted by LSWrr on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 3:15 PM
That was pretty good....

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 3:03 PM

Hi ya all,

 I just came in from checking my Indian weather stone, well it was cool to the touch so its about 45 to 50, it wasn't wet so its not raining, i could see it so its not foggy, it wasn't moving back and forth to much so the wind is calm right now.

  I know whats behind the monk's door,

 

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Posted by ModelTrainLover on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 2:18 PM
 inch53 wrote:
 
  he is
utterly amazed to discover the source of that haunting and
seductive sound......
.
.ButI cant tell you what it is because you are not a monk.

 

I know!! I know!!!!! It's a steam engine!!

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Posted by pcarrell on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 12:38 PM
Good one inch!
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Posted by inch53 on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 12:34 PM
 
 The secret sound
     A man is driving down the road and his car breaks down near a
monastery.

     He goes to the monastery, knocks on the door, and says, "My car
broke down."
 
 " Do you think I could stay the night?" 

    The Monks graciously accept him, feed him dinner, even fix his
car.

     As the man tries to fall asleep, he hears a strange sound. A
sound not like anything he's ever heard before.

     The Sirens that nearly seduced Odysseus into crashing his ship
comes to his mind.

 He doesn't sleep that night. He tosses and turns trying to figure
out what could possibly be making such a seductive sound.

     The next morning, he asks the Monks what the sound was, but they
say, "We can't tell you. You're not a Monk."

    Distraught, the man is forced to leave. 

     Years later, after never being able to forget that sound, the man
goes back to the monastery and pleads for the answer again. 

     The Monks reply, "We can't tell you. You're not a Monk."

     The man says, "If the only way I can find out what is making that
beautiful sound is to become a Monk, then please, make me a Monk." 

     The Monks reply, "You must travel the earth and tell us how many
blades of grass there are and the exact number of grains of sand. When
you find these answers, you will have become a Monk."

      The man sets about his task.

   After years of searching he returns as a grey-haired old man and
knocks on the door of the monastery. A Monk answers. He is taken before a gathering of all the Monks.

     "In my quest to find what makes that beautiful sound, I travelled
the earth and have found what you asked for:"

    "By design, the world is in a state of perpetual change.
Only God knows what you ask. All a man can know is himself, and only
then if he is honest and reflective and willing to strip away self
deception."

   The Monks reply, "Congratulations. You have become a Monk.
We shall now show you the way to the mystery of the sacred sound."

     The Monks lead the man to a wooden door, where the head monk
says, "The sound is beyond that door." 

    The Monks give him the key, and he opens the door.

     Behind the wooden door is another door made of stone.

    The man is given the key to the stone door and he opens
it, only to find a door made of ruby.

   And so it went that he needed keys to doors of emerald, pearl and
diamond.

     Finally, they come to a door made of solid gold. The sound
has become very clear and definite. The Monks say, "This is the
last key to the last door."

     The man is apprehensive to no end. His life's wish is behind that
door!
   With trembling hands, he unlocks the door, turns the knob,
and slowly pushes the door open. Falling to his knees, he is
utterly amazed to discover the source of that haunting and
seductive sound......
.
.ButI cant tell you what it is because you are not a monk.

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Posted by ModelTrainLover on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 10:35 AM
I'm checking again, got some spare time  in english. sry I don't have any pics on the new tunnel but the clearence in it great I can run all my engines and rolling stock through one of the 2 tunnels and all except my passenger cars through the curved tunnel section. One tunnel is straight the other has a curve to it. and my current layout is actually 2 put together. I used my bridge set to elivate one layout while I have a 2nd one going under it. and my MEC boxcar kit just barely makes it under the bridge.  I'll keep you guys posted on the swimming. this weekend I have to go to Bar Harbor. I need to stay in a hotel so I will not beable to check in durring the weekend.

keep health every1! and I read in study hall that Maine's econmic growth will be the slowest of the 6 New England states. and I have found some site that have railroad jobs available. I'm hanging on to those sites.!

Cya later!
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Posted by Cox 47 on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 9:16 AM
Good Morning All....Its rainy damp and cool here is AM I think we are getting the tail off  stuff down south....I'll have a plate of biscuits and gravey and coffee please...Got my new printer in yesterday but didn't have the cord to hook it up so my brother-in-law called this morning says he has one and will bring it over...GMT....Yeah I had wondered about passenger car clearance in tunnel I already had to work on it for a couple of engines..but I thought those Overton cars should be ok as I think they are models of 30 foot cars used on the narrow gauge in the west DRG&W maybe...Jeff...Take it easy sounds like a good day for you to stay home.....I guess no one has heard from Ed? Fergie.....Congrats on the new engines...Well you all have a good day....Jerry
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Posted by pcarrell on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:38 AM

Morning all!

Just some fresh fruit this morning Flo.  Thanks!

Todays weather in the Indianapolis, Indiana area:

It ain't pretty folks!

Hey Jeff, Don't push yourself too much, OK?  I know you don't want this to get you down, but sometimes it's best to take a short break so you can push on later.

Colby, you slice through water pretty well.  Great times!  Oh, and the tunnel sounds cool too.  Got any pics?

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Posted by SilverSpike on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 8:08 AM

Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Good Morning!

I’ll have the breakfast special of the day!

Dick, I like that too about the APC’s used battery cells, recycling is easy and free, and they pay the shipping cost too.

Jeff, sorry to hear about the blackout. Hopes your feeling better today.

ModelTrainLover, looks like you might have a gill or two, eh!

Not much is happening around here today!

Cheers,

Ryan

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Posted by ModelTrainLover on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 7:08 AM
Morning from the swimmer! Well I gess it's time to tell you guys what I've been working on. It's a tunnel that can alow 2 layouts to use it at the same time! I made it out of a pizza box cardboard duck tape, crazy glue and paint. I used my clearence check car to help make the openings for it.

I also have my swimming times from last year, and this swimming seasson has just started.

50 yard Freestyle... .....29.18

100 yard free... ............1:04.88

200yd free.................. 2:24.35 (this is my current time from this year)

500 yard free... ..........6:50.16

50 backstroke .............38.79

100 back.....................1:20.36

50yd ***,stroke .....41.31

100yd Brest stroke......1:26.84

50yd Butterfly.............37.14

100 IM.........................1:13.58

200yd IM.....................2:54.72

these are my best times

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:35 AM
Good morning





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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:15 AM

Getting ready to go to work this morning, though I don't think I'll be there long. Not feeling good today. I've already fallen once and run into two walls. My equilibrium is definitely not on track today but I'm going to push on as long as I can. I could stay home and feel sorry for myself but I'm not that kind of person, so that isn't going to happen.

I'll have pancakes today.

 

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Posted by GMTRacing on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 6:12 AM

Good Morning All,

   Still rainy and mild temps. It's hard to believe it's nearly turkey day and still no coat required in the morning. Just a regular coffee "to go" for me please.

   Jeff - Sorry to hear about your troubles yeserday. Hope you're better today. I know it's more than just pacing yourself, but we're all pulling for you here.

   Jerry - Hope Sallie's feeling better. How is the auction going? And for that matter, will the passanger coaches clear your tunnel?

   Fergie - Good on  you. Sounds like you've made a decision for primary power type on your road.

   Got to run lots to do again today if I'm to finish in time. CULBig Smile [:D], J.R.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 5:51 AM

Leesville, LA  71446      11/15/2006

Wind Chill:  69°F
Humidity:  90%
Dew Point:  66°F
 
So Far Today
High:  73°F
Low:  68°F
Rain:  0.09"
Rain Rate:  0.00"/h
Gust:  22mph WSW
 
High: 68 °F
Low: 42 °F

! Lake wind advisory in effect until 6 PM cst this afternoon. Tornado watch 852 in effect until 6 AM cst early this morning.

Today: High: 68    Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s. Northwest winds 15 to 25 mph and gusty. Chance of rain 20 percent. 

Tonight:  Low: 42    Partly cloudy. Much colder. Lows in the lower 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 20 mph diminishing to 10 to 15 mph.

THE NWS STORM PREDICTION CENTER HAS ISSUED A TORNADO WATCH UNTIL 6:00AM CST
Sel2 spc Ww 150524

Tornadoes...Hail To 1.5 Inches In Diameter...Thunderstorm Wind Gusts To 70 Mph...And Dangerous Lightning Are Possible In These Areas.

The Tornado Watch Area Is Approximately Along And 90 Statute Miles East And West Of A Line From 40 Miles North Northwest Of Mc Comb Mississippi To 20 Miles West Of Intracoastal City Louisiana. For A Complete Depiction Of The Watch See The Associated Watch Outline Update (wous64 Kwns Wou2).

Other Watch Information...Continue...Ww 850...Ww 851...

Discussion...Thunderstorms Continue To Slowly Increase In Coverage And Intensity Within Broad Low Level Confluence Zone Extending From Swrn LA Newd Into Swrn MS Late This Evening. Air Mass Remains Moderately Unstable And Sufficiently Sheared For Supercells. Low Level Hodographs Are Also Supportive Of A Tornado Threat With Stronger Storms As Gulf Moisture Overspreads The Region Tonight.

Aviation...Tornadoes And A Few Severe Thunderstorms With Hail Surface And Aloft To 1.5 Inches. Extreme Turbulence And Surface Wind Gusts To 60 Knots. A Few Cumulonimbi With Maximum Tops To 500. Mean Storm Motion Vector 25030.

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Posted by LSWrr on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 5:12 AM
Wow, I wish you the best, and I hope you feel better Jeff, sounds like you have the right frame of mind and not much is going to stop you.

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Posted by wetidlerjr on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 4:05 AM

Good morning ! from Indiana.Big Smile [:D]

11-15-06

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Posted by grayfox1119 on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:51 PM
JEFF: A strong constitution and will power is what you have; doctors cannot measure that nor even predict it.......the will to survive and overcome great odds is a strong driver Jeff, thank God you possess that gift.
You remain in our prayers Jeff,
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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 10:18 PM
 LSWrr wrote:
Jeff, A guy at work had the same problem. He went to an ENT and he had a virus in his cochlea that caused it to fill with water. This caused him trouble since without warning he would get dizzy, sea sick, and sometimes pass out. He also experienced headaches and a run down feeling. I’m sorry I don’t remember the name for this condition, but you might want to ask your doctor if this might be the cause. I hope you feel better soon!
I already know what causes mine. I had spinal meningitis when I was 2 years old and it caused extensive nerve damage and also damaged the organs in the inner ear that control balance and orientation. When I was 23, I developed diabetes, which has caused more damage, completely destroying one of the aforementioned organs, leaving me with one seriously damaged one. Sometimes I can go a whole month with no ill effects, other times I'm dizzy all the time if I'm on my feet. The doctors found out just how extensive the damage is when the did a cat scan some years ago and frankly are amazed I can walk at all, much less hold a job.

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Posted by LSWrr on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 9:48 PM
Jeff,

A guy at work had the same problem. He went to an ENT and he had a virus in his cochlea that caused it to fill with water. This caused him trouble since without warning he would get dizzy, sea sick, and sometimes pass out. He also experienced headaches and a run down feeling. I’m sorry I don’t remember the name for this condition, but you might want to ask your doctor if this might be the cause. I hope you feel better soon!

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 9:38 PM
I was having a good day at work today, good energy all through the day, then 10 minutes to quitting time, I blacked out. Not fun.

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Posted by Fergmiester on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 9:23 PM
 Attaboy wrote:

There was an obit in the paper here a while back for someone named Fergie.  It listed the cause of his demise as "Diseasel".  Must have been another Fergie.  Welcome back!



Well if you must know... I was so impressed with the PC 2-10-2 I just had to go out and buy a third oneSmile [:)]

Oh happy days~!

Fergie

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Posted by Cox 47 on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 9:21 PM
Evening....Where's everbody at? Just about to slip off page 1....I'll have a cup of coffee please....Another day without much going on here ...its a cold rainy night....Lost out on the 3 MDC  N scale overton cars but more will come along...You all have a good night and take it easy....Jerry
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Posted by grayfox1119 on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 6:46 PM
NEO6874: APC takes their batteries back, so when your APC unit battery is dead or on it's way out, you order a repalcement from APC, and then ship the old battery back to them in the same box, very nice and clean.
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 LSWrr on Tuesday, November 14, 2006 5:36 PM
Howdy,

What part of Cleveland are you from NeO?

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