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

[SilverSpike]

Great job PC, you really got that buffet up quick! I see you got a whole pitcher of Ed's OJ out there too!

 

[NeO6874]

'morning everyone.

I'll have the breakfast buffet with a glass of OJ.

I hate the cold... Jeff, you sure you *really* don't want it?

[grayfox1119]

Good morning everyone 41.2F right now, and I doubt we will hit 50 today, although the sun is stron under clear, dark blue skies. The air is so refreshing outside.
The strawberry plants arrived yesterday, so I have to get those planted like NOW, before the ground freezes, otherwise, no strawberries next June.

I ordered the Crawford Train Station from Crow River Products a few days ago and it arrived yesterday, this will be a nice kit to build for my Northern, new England RR layout. Winter projects are mounting fast.

PC: Excellent breakfast spread, you da man !!!!!

MIKE: I am so sorry to see another young man die in Iraq. One side of me says, why do we fight for a country that can't seem to get it's act together, and may never with 700 years of hatred between Shiites and Sunni Muslims, plus all the added injected interference from Iran which is ALL Shiite, and Syria which harbors terrorists also. I know that if we pull out, we will leave a terrible mess for the majority of good Iraqii people, the country will b e overun with terrorists providing a terrible mess for our grandchildren in the future. The other side of me says, we must help this country become a Democratic stronghold in the Middle east or there will be BIG trouble in the future.
I pray for world peace....

See you guys at lunch

[Noah Hofrichter]

Oooo, breakfast buffet! I'll take some of that, and just make sure you keep it stocked!

Noah

[pcarrell]

Great job PC, you really got that buffet up quick! I see you got a whole pitcher of Ed's OJ out there too!

I said I've got your back, didn't I?

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Hello all. Been busy over at my own forum since late last night and with Pc's and David's help, got my problem taken care of.

Now, on to the weather for the Leesville area.

Wind Chill:  70°F

Humidity:  94%

Dew Point:  68°F

So Far Today High:  70°F Low:  64°F Rain:  1.83" Rain Rate:  N/A"/h Gust:  17mph S

High: 78 °F
Low: 58 °F
Flood watch in effect through late tonight.

Through 1 PM...numerous showers and a few thunderstorms will continue to move east at 30 mph and affect an area mainly to the north of a line from Beaumont Texas to Opelousas Louisiana. Over southeast Texas...the heaviest rainfall will fall generally along a 20 mile wide band extending from Saratoga...to Buna. Over Louisiana...the heaviest rainfall will fall along a wide band extending from near Fields...to Oberlin...to Marksville. Rainfall rates in these areas will generally range from three quarters to one inch per hour. Elsewhere...isolated mainly light showers will continue to spread east across the remainder of the region and coastal waters.

Rest of today: Rain and scattered thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight: Low: 58    
Widespread showers and thunderstorms. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds...frequent lightning and heavy rainfall. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

Now, about lunch. I'll have steak and onions.

[Anonymous]

Good morning everyone 41.2F right now, and I doubt we will hit 50 today, although the sun is stron under clear, dark blue skies. The air is so refreshing outside. The strawberry plants arrived yesterday, so I have to get those planted like NOW, before the ground freezes, otherwise, no strawberries next June. I ordered the Crawford Train Station from Crow River Products a few days ago and it arrived yesterday, this will be a nice kit to build for my Northern, new England RR layout. Winter projects are mounting fast. PC: Excellent breakfast spread, you da man !!!!! MIKE: I am so sorry to see another young man die in Iraq. One side of me says, why do we fight for a country that can't seem to get it's act together, and may never with 700 years of hatred between Shiites and Sunni Muslims, plus all the added injected interference from Iran which is ALL Shiite, and Syria which harbors terrorists also. I know that if we pull out, we will leave a terrible mess for the majority of good Iraqii people, the country will b e overun with terrorists providing a terrible mess for our grandchildren in the future. The other side of me says, we must help this country become a Democratic stronghold in the Middle east or there will be BIG trouble in the future. I pray for world peace.... See you guys at lunch

Its been much more that700 years. All we have done is went head long into another Nam' and now we don't know how to get out. If you go in to fight you must go in to win its time to either NUKE M or pull out altogether. Have the nukes go off at about 2000ft above ground, this will wipe out the people but save the oil fields which like it or not is why we are there.

  The whole thing is turning into a civil/holy war, and when it becomes about who's god is right ours or theirs you will never come to terms.

  A democratic stronghold? What are we going to offer them a Wal Mart and 7/11 on every corner?

RT your right its SW

[jeffrey-wimberly]

This is all that's gone on here since noon? Been a slow day.

[SilverSpike]

Yea Jeff, slow day in the Coffee Shop today, that just means more steak for you and me!

But my Internet connection at work is blazing....

 

Hey PC, Thanks for getting my back!

[Train Master]

ok, be careful what you say, the little pitcher with the big ears is here.

[Txrailnut07]

Hey everyone.

First off, I am not a newbie. I just have a new ID. I use to be LilRob2005, anyone remember him. Well, that's me. I haven't been here in so long, I couldn't remember my log-in ID, so I had to create a new one.

So, how has everyone been? As some of you know, I no longer live next to the tracks. Infact, we will be moving again. It's just right down the block (around the corner). Still no room for a layout

I'll check back in later.

Robert

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Stormy weather moving in on me guys, so me and young Mr. Parks are out of here.

[SilverSpike]

Welcome back Robert!

Have a drink and dinner on the house, PC had the buffet set up this morning!

Jeff and I had a few steaks this afternoon since it was real quiet in the shop.

You will have to get us all caught up on your adventures since the July forum changeover took place.

[NeO6874]

Hi!


OK, I hate Cleveland.  Stupid lake effect cold junk weather....

[dansapo]

Hi!


OK, I hate Cleveland.  Stupid lake effect cold junk weather....

Sunny but still colder than normal.

Good evening everyone-
Had some time to burn today and hung out by the CSX fuel depot by the Colllingwood yards.Saw some run through power but nothing out of the ordinary.

[Cox 47]

Good evening all....Cold damp evening here we have had lite rain all day...I'll have a cheese Burger Basket please with a Diet Coke Thank You....Another day with no railroading but I sure have been having fun with the grand kids..but they left about 2 and man this little place got lonesome in a hurry...Saw on the main board some body got thier new MR today I got the Dream Plan and Build DVD a couple of days ago but havn't even opened it yet...Sallie and I are planning to watch Survior the The Cards Tigers game on TV tonite...You all have a good one....Jerry

[inch53]

Evening all, just some coffee for now Cleo,
Still got lite rain n mist round here, lousy weather, less your a duck.
Day wasn't to bad with the kids, really bout normal for when they get to go outside for awhile. KC was awlfully luving today, kept giveing me kisses. Someday I just get lucky.

I passed on all the well wishes and prayers today, when I talked to Josh's BIL. He said to Thank ya'll. I may keep their daughter tomorrow during the services, She calls us grandma and grandpa too, luvs to come out here and play. She told her mom  that grandpa has great toys and grandma has real homemade cookies.

As far as whats going on over there, well this is not the place nor the time for a debate. I have very mixed views on the subject, with having family thats been there and some still there. Thats all I will say bout it.

ROB,, a big welcome back,  glad you made it in finaly I hope things are going ok there, other than no layout.

No kids, got the evening chores done, and nothing else going on, so it's layout time tonight. I could sure use some. Catch ya'll laters
inch

[Train Master]

jeffs workin on his layout now,has to get some turnouts wired in to the panel. i looked at the back of it, looks like chicken tracks on a barb wire fence to me

[Anonymous]

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3. Avoid arguments with the little woman about lifting the toilet seat by simply using the sink.

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5. A mouse trap, placed on top of your alarm clock, will prevent you from rolling over and going back to sleep after you hit the snooze button.

6. If you have a bad cough, take a large dose of laxatives, then you will be afraid to cough.

7. Have a bad toothache? Smash your thumb with a hammer and you will forget about the toothache.

[TrainFreak409]

Howdy y'all; I'm back in again. YAY!

First off; Train Master, Dave Parks. I'm diggin' the Night Wing avatar and sig. I remember watching that show. Great stuff.

So...Homecoming is coming up for us on November 4...And I gots myself a date this year (when do I not?). One of my friends is going to introduce me to a friend of hers. And the best part is...The girl I'm going with LIKES TRAINS! Is that not awesome, or what??? I can't wait for Homecoming! I really hope I hit it off with this girl.

Thought that I would do this too...But my location is off...I'm not 300 miles away from Frederick, MD; I'm less than 50 away.

Yes, I'm glad there isn't a big MTH vs. Lionel debate within the Coffee House. This is a safe haven for me; I could ramble on about MTH if I wanted to, and I wouldn't get flamed...I hope...But no real biggie; I'm N scale.

Okay y'all, I'm outta here. Talk to everyone later.

[Paul W. Beverung]

Hi Gang: Nothing new here. We got a few things done around the house and yard. I mowed the grass in the far back. Maybe for the last time but maybe like the year that I mowed the grass on Christmas day. I guess tomorrow we will haul hay. We have about 150 bales to get in. We were lucky to get this last cutting and should have enough for the rest of the year until we get grass in the spring.

I called the UP about mowing the weeds at our crossing. I need for someone to be there who can watch my back and would be able to get us a window of no trains.

I'm going to head for bed. You all have a great evening and I'll se you tomorrow.

Good Night.

[GMTRacing]

Good Evening All,

   just passing through for a night cap Cleo, a nice Newcastle would do me a treat.

   Inch - Didn't mean to pile on your troubles or start a debate I just get fustrated as I think most of us do. Sorry.

   Jerry - got the new 2007 layouts special. Not sure when I can get a 40 x 60 room with millions in equipment, but the layouts are nice. For myself - I like to spend more time building than planning or dreaming.

   Paul - you mean a big deal operation like UP can't mow their own right of way? And how fast do the trains go past? Nosey people would like to know.

   All for now, time to get some ZZZZZZZZ's  CUL,J.R.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Got another turnout wired today, that leaves only 2 more to go. Gotta get off early tonight as we're expecting more storms to come through tonight, so me and young Mr. Parker are outta here. See ya'll later.

[inch53]

Mornin all, Coffee and and a short stack n saugsage Zoe please

 Inch - Didn't mean to pile on your troubles or start a debate I just get fustrated as I think most of us do. Sorry.

 

GMT,, there's nothing to be sorry about, I took no offense. There's not much that I like more than a good debate, but politics is one of the no-no's here and this subject could have gotten out of hand quickly.

Did get in some layout time last night and got some track down in one spot where I could. Also put some more mud down in one spot that I didn't like how it came out the last time. Hoping to get in some more when J Birds napping [now where's those knock out pills]. Need ta get ta chores, catch ya'll laters, have a gooden

inch

[wetidlerjr]

Good morning! from Indiana.

10-27-06

[Anonymous]

Good morning



Happy MRRing 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Good morning and top 'o' the day to all of ye. I'll have bacon and eggs today.

And a little orange juice.

Wind Chill:  70°F

Humidity:  88%

Dew Point:  66°F

So Far Today High:  70°F Low:  69°F Rain:  0.31" Rain Rate:  N/A"/h Gust:  20mph WNW

High: 75 °F
Low: 48 °F

Through 730 AM...numerous showers and a few thunderstorms will continue in areas southeast of a line from Marksville to Lake Charles to Port Arthur. Movement of this activity will be east at 35 mph. The heaviest rainfall with rates around 1 inch per hour will be between Lafayette and Morgan City. Over the coastal waters...numerous showers and a few strong thunderstorms will move east at 35 knots between the coast at the lower Atchafalaya River to Sabine Pass out 60 nm. Occasional lightning...wind gusts around 25 knots and heavy rainfall reducing visibilities below 1 mile will be possible with the storms.

Rest of today: High: 75     Decreasing cloudiness. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around 15 mph and gusty.

Tonight: Low: 48    
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.

[dansapo]

Good morning
 Newbie here. Who's manning the griddle?

[GMTRacing]

Good Morning All,

   That looks good Jeffrey - I'll have the same please Zoe and a bit of regular coffee as well please. Scraped frost off the windshield this morning - not real ice yet, but close. Didn't feel ambitious enough to work on the layout last night and so I looked through the 2007 Layouts book that just arrived. Lots of nice stuff in there and lots of examples of how to spend the next ten or so years building. I'm happy to get a building erected let alone lighting and an interior at this stage. For that matter, I'm still laying roadbed and track.

   Work beckons - another Lotus 7 turning into a major job before my eyes but the stuff that was done to the poor car is unbelievable. No worries though, we're here to fix the problems and make it all better. Time to pick up tools (in this case sawsalls and grinders). CUL, J.R.

[SilverSpike]

Friday, October 27, 2006

Good morning! I’ll have what Jeff is having Chloe, looking like a good breakfast there, and that tall OJ too!

I hope you have your skiff or pirogue ready Jeff, you all been getting more that enough rain the past few weeks eh!

Welcome to the Coffee Shop Dan! Just ask Chloe, or Zoe, or Flo, our always on time diner associates who are ready to serve a hot cup of coffee! Whoever has the top of the page (TOP) is in charge of supplying the $$$ for current meal time, in this case Jeff has the honors, and he has justly offered up a nice breakfast platter, so dig in! PC had the honors yesterday morn and had a breakfast buffet up that was a big hit!

Oh and another tip, Ed has a steady supply of fresh squeeze OJ shipped in on a weekly basis by tank car from South of the Border. Demand is up about this time of year due to the change in weather.

Have a great weekend everyone.

REMINDER: Set your clocks back an hour Saturday evening! Daylight savings time ends early Sunday morning.

Cheers,

Ryan