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

[LSWrr]

Good morning, Windy and a high of 42 today. A busy morning down at the docks, looks like a German ship is picking up steel coils this morning for export. I haven't seen the RR tracks down there used since spring. Today I'm going to start work on my custom 135' turntable kit and make some repairs to the round house. I want to finish the first section of the new layout by the first.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

What service were you in Jeffrey? Since I've been in I served in Kuwait NOV02-AUG03 and I hope my kids never have to work or fight in a dessert! I can retire in AUG07 I'd be 40 with 20 years in, but why let someone have all the fun, LOL.

U.S. Army, Co A, 105th S & T Bn, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

[Anonymous]

Good morning



Happy MRRing 

[inch53]

Mornin, just some coffee Janie

Suppose to be partly cloudy, with a high in the low 50's today.

While we were in Mattoon yesterday, we went down to the IC yard, and found these 3. UP #9587, IC #6008, and IC #1020 heading Decatur, IL.

Jerry,,, it was good to get there and the locomotive would have been a lot warmer than standing out in that N. wind. Some times I wish I could still drive it. Was a lot of work, but fun too.

I checked Wally world in Charleston, for your box cars and they didn't have any. Did get me a 55 chevy though. We should be up in Paris sometime this week, I'll look there again.

Time fur chores, hope ya'll has a gooden

inch

[wetidlerjr]

GOOD MORNING ! FROM TIPTON INDIANA.

[LSWrr]

What service were you in Jeffrey?

Since I've been in I served in Kuwait NOV02-AUG03 and I hope my kids never have to work or fight in a dessert! I can retire in AUG07 I'd be 40 with 20 years in, but why let someone have all the fun, LOL.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Evening all, just checking in. Been busy here with company for a while today. I appreciate the talk about veterans, I'm one myself.

[grayfox1119]

Brian: I know what you mean about the desert and being thirsty. I was sent to Fort Bliss and White Sands 5 times while in the Army for Missile training. I must have drank a case of Carte Blanca and Cruz Blanca, but that was way back in 1959 - 1962 time period.
I saw parts of the AZ game, good game!!

PAUL: You were 10 years after me, but I see you were not at Fort Bliss. All I can remember was the 1st day in the barracks when those B59 took off right over the Barracks, I had never seen one that close before, it nearly scared me to death I though it coming right into the roof.

[Cox 47]

Evening All....Its been a cold damp cloudy day here.....I'll have a Diet Coke and a Ham salad sandwitch please....On this Veterans Day my thoughts are on all who served and fought for our great country and the freedom we all enjoy.....Not much time for railroading 2 of the Grandgirls Mosie and Tootie spent the night last nite but I have been catching up on some of my magazine reading.....Mike Glad to see you did make one of the parades but I'll bet it wasn't like riding the loco?Greetings to all the new folks here come back often...Hope you are all having a good weekend.....Jerry

[fec153]

Brian, I wish you the best of luck. What those dummies don't appreciate is their freedom to express themselves without having to look over their shoulders to see who might be listening .

FREEDOM from fear is what we have gained from people like you. I was darned lucky. I was in the army right after Korea and out before Nam. God had/has other plans for me.

We have many Veterans in this hobby and quite a few in the CS. I think I can speak for all of them and wish God will look after you.

Flip

 

[Paul W. Beverung]

Evening Gang: Well I tried to get on the PeoplePC tonight and struck out. It's a good thing that I was able to get on through EV1.

Dick: I never got to Ft. Bliss. I did my basic training at Ft. Leonard Wood. Then I went to Ft Wolters Tex for primary flight training and on to Ft. Rucker Ala. for advanced and graduation. After graduation I went to Viet Nam. When I got back I went back to Ft. Wolters to be a TAC officer and later a flight instructor. That's were I was discharged in 1972.

The train show was pretty good. There were alot of layouts there and a couple being constructed. I didn't see alot that I needed. I did find 2 MDC taper side ore cars and a Bachman G wood ore car. I didn't even see any books that I didn't have or needed. I must have been in this hobby too long. I'll swing back there on my way home to see if there might be any bargins.

Well I think that I'll try PeoplePC again. I did try and send them a reply to there welcome E-mail. I'll try and use the EV1 connection. With the tone of my E-mail that would be appropreate.

Good Night All

[Super Chief Rules]

    Thank-you for all your support!!!  It really means a lot to me!

greyfox:  Thats really cool, I mean Brian is a really cool name, not that I am biased........


I am also applying for a ROTC scholarship as well, so I can be an officer and fly.  If I dont get it I will get my degree while in the Reserves, then go through PLC and OCS, and then fly.  The Marines are actually short of aviators right now so it should work.....

Thanks again for all your support, it really does mean a lot.  And thanks for all the drinks!  Living in the desert makes one very thirsty!  And, the U of A beat CAL 20-24!

[inch53]

Evening all barley pop Flo if ya would,

Hope ya'll had a good day, ours wasn't to bad, other than the cold N. wind at the parade this morning. Thought I'd post a couple pics from up there.

This one is of Jussy ROTC unit

Wasn't very many people out to watch or take part in the parade there. Seems like not to many care anymore. Most towns don't even do anything anymore, it be a shame

Lisap,, glad Tom's heart's ok and I'm sure the mole be nothin too.

Super Chief,, welcome aboard, have a round on me if ya want.  Wish you well during your tour with the Marines when school is finshed. As for those who don't understant, well Dick said it better than i ever could have. Thats one part of life you need not worry bout,for they will never understand.

Hope ya'll have a good night

inch.

 

 

[Anonymous]

Brian, I for one am very proud that you are willing to defend our country(even those who don't understand why you want to).

 

[grayfox1119]

BRIAN: My #3 son is also Brian!!!

As for those who ask "why" you are joining the Marines, many of us who were or are in the military, have faced the very same questions. Brian.....people have said the same things in this country since the Revolutionary War. I know that many people do not like our President, but that is because they have not looked into his heart. And they want us out of Iraq too. So do I, but not until we have given the good Iraqi everyday person the right to live in peace with a strong Democracy and religious freedom, whether Kurd, Sunni or Shiite.
If we do not stop terrorists and fanatics over there, we WILL be fighting them here, of that I have absolutely no doubt.
I was thinking last night as I was in bed, if I had never got back into model railroading, I would never have met all the great people in this forum and the Coffee Shop in particular. I get to talk via this format with great people all over this planet, and it makes me feel like we are one big extended family......
So Brian, make sure you get back into this coffee shop after basic training, because you have PLENTY of supporters here!!!!

[Super Chief Rules]

    grayfox:  Thank-you so much.  Sometimes people ask me why I would want to join the military now, "of all times", and it aggravates me that because they hate our president, they seem to hate people like me because we are willing to fight for him.  I have to tell them that I am fighting for our country, and what it stands for, and not a president, even though he is my Commander in Chief, I am fighting for my country.  They still don't understand sometimes.........

And those pancakes do look really good, but my mom made french toast..........

Thanks again for your support!!!  

[grayfox1119]

Good afternoon gents, spend the morning helping son #2, we had to drill holes in the hitch pin that holds the snow plow blade on his truck. The pins were riding out on him last year dropping the plow blade on one side, so we added two more holes for the cotter pins to allow the hitch pin to move inward further....lots of fun drilling in hardened steel.
The afternoon was spent vacuuming up the last of the darn oaks leaves, the last leaves to fall off the trees. The Pellet stove needed a little cleaning, and the CFO needed 5 more holes drilled in the tops of the Christmas display tables for added buildings.
It has been a full day so far, now I have to get a locomotive and few cars to check out the tracks on her layout to make sure everything still works Ok after a year in storage, the tracks do get oxidized somewhat.

Clear skies so far here today, 64F which is outstanding for November in this part of New England. But I do see the cloud bank to the SW, so the approaching front that gave UP of MI all that snow yesterday will be upon us by tomorrow.

TIFN

[JPowell]

Greetings from wet and rainy Syracuse NY! Currently, the weather is –

Syracuse Hancock International Airport

Last Update on Nov 11, 12:54 pm EST

Light Rain

59°F (15°C)
Humidity: 83 %
Wind Speed: E 5 MPH
Barometer: 29.76" (1007.7 mb)
Dewpoint: 54°F (12°C)
Visibility: 9.00 mi.


Forecast Planner

Midday: Now - 3 PM
Steady rain moving into central New York, thunder possible. Temps holding in the mid to upper 50s. Wind: SSE 8-18 mph.


This Afternoon: 3 PM - 6 PM
Rain, may be heavy at times, possibly a thunderstorm. Temps falling into the upper 40s. Wind: SE-NW 6-12 mph.


Overnight:
Rain showers. Low near 40. Wind: NNW 6-12 mph.


Sunday:
Cloudy with scattered rain showers, cool. High in the upper 40s. Wind: N 7-14 mph



So, there ya have it. Any questions, don’t ask me! I’m just the messenger, and you can’t shoot the messenger! Hahhaah

Well guys, the back is still a little sore from the work yesterday, but not as bad as last night. I took some pain meds and slept most of the night on a heating pad. I think after I have a nice bowl of ice cream, that a nap may be in order. It’s one of those days, if you know what I mean!

Take care!

[pcarrell]

Remebering those who've sacrificed so much

[NeO6874]

'morning everyone.  I'll have an order of those pancakes too.


Cleveland, Ohio
Currently: 45°F Light Rain
Wind: North at 10 MPH
Humidity: 89%
Dewpoint: 42°F
Barometer: 29.84 inches and rising
Wind Chill: 40°F
Last updated: 10:00 am EST November 11, 2006

bleh, not too great of weather today...

Nothing much happening here for me.  Mostly just going to be starting projects that are due at the end of the term....

[LSWrr]

Yes, and it just got better, work just called and now I have 3 freighters to board today.  Does the Diner sell lottery tickets?  I'm so lucky I should buy a few, lol.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Good morning to you, the pancakes do look good this morning!

Need to get a move on today I have to help my Aunt move, and board a 686 foot freighter down by the Football Stadium today. And I get to do it all in the rain, Wahoo!

Some people have all the fun, don't they?

[LSWrr]

Good morning to you, the pancakes do look good this morning!

Need to get a move on today I have to help my Aunt move, and board a 686 foot freighter down by the Football Stadium today. And I get to do it all in the rain, Wahoo!

[Anonymous]

In Flanders Fields

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

- John McCrae, 1915

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Good morning and top 'o' the day to all of ye. I'll take the pancakes today.

The weather for the Leesville area today.

Wind Chill:  50°F

Humidity:  71%

Dew Point:  45°F

So Far Today High:  68°F Low:  54°F Rain:  N/A" Rain Rate:  N/A"/h Gust:  20mph NNW

High: 65 °F
Low: 38 °F

! Lake wind advisory in effect from 8 AM this morning to 4 pm cst this afternoon.

Now: Through 7 AM...scattered showers over the coastal waters ahead of a cold front from 50 nm off White Lake to 10 nm off Intracoastal City will move southeast at 20 knots. Visibilities down to 1 mile can be expected in the heavier downpours 50 to 60 nm off White Lake.

Today: High: 65  Mostly sunny. Cooler. Highs in the mid 60s. North winds 15 to 20 mph and gusty.

Tonight: Low: 38  Mostly clear. Colder. Lows in the upper 30s. Northeast winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable.

[wetidlerjr]

GOOD MORNING ! FROM TIPTON INDIANA

11-11-2006


Lest We Forget.
The eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month.
Veterans Day 2006

[LSWrr]

Happy Birthday Devil Dog!

 

Lee

BM1/E6, USCG

[inch53]

Hoping a good day for all, 

Let us not just remember those who are past, but all those who've served.

Giving their time, blood, sweet, and tears without question.

Honor them for their sacrifices to keep us free.

 

[LSWrr]

Good Morning,

 

My 2 cents on fire extinguishers….

 

B-1 extinguishers (PKP- small horn) once a month shake the extinguisher and turn it upside down, you should feel the powder slide to the other side of the unit.  These PKP or dry powder extinguishers operate by delivering a powder onto the fire.  If the powder sits too long it can compact in the bottom of the unit (more so if stored on a boat or vehicle).  It can be very exciting to have only the CO2 come out of the bottle and onto a fire.

 

USCG Approved extinguishers: If you see the USCG APPROVED on the label the extinguisher will not rust.  The important parts are proven not to rust, that’s a good thing.  When inspecting the extinguisher carefully check the nozzle for foreign material.  Insects like to build nests in the horns and discharge nozzles.

 

Remember you are allowed to have more than one in your home.  They come in handy if you need to blaze a trail to escape your home.

 

Teach your spouse and kids how to use them.  In my job you see so many times the father is incapacitated and the kids/spouse has no clue how to use the available life saving equipment.

 

<Puts the soap box away and grabs a coffee and a doughnut>

 

Lee

[trolleyboy]

Good evening everyone. I've popped on in just to remind everyone of the remeberance day observances that shall commence latter on today. If anyone is interested in partaking all day tomorrow Siberinamo and the gang at the Our Place thread on the Classic trains forum will be posting along those lines.Still I would like to point out to everyone to sahke those hands and thank each and every vet we come accross.Remeberance Day needs to be a 365 day a year thing, we must always never forget.

Rob