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Posted by Blazzin on Sunday, May 16, 2010 5:01 PM

 Todd.. lol.. "YOU NEVER EXPECT THE SPANISH INQUISITION!!!! "  lol.. thats Monty Python.. I'd know it anywhere.

  Some of you peeps give me a good belly laugh.  I should say something like that to Jeanne~

  Now Chris.. getting back to Morse Code  .. let me see.. you said..  in Morse    WX ..?  CB radio was for me.. never ham.. but I thought you were going to say something along the lines of a..

 Dash dash  dot dash    ...   DASH  is    Q T  .. for a cutie going by~   

  For those of you who caught my Robert Frost Poem.. and Charles Kuralt .. well it lead me to check into Charles Kuralt on DVD.  Well, yep.. went out and bought it. Charles Kuralt,   'On the Road'

  My favorite electronic store sells it for under $30

  Why am I telling you this? 

  If you really wanted to look for real.. and I mean real Americana~ in terms of model railroading and proto-typical,  this would be it.

   I can't believe the first disk, aside from what a thrill to re-visit an old friend from 70's/80's television.. this man traveled off the main stream roads of America, seeking out .. how did I put it.. when you heard this man speak "..you felt the warmth of being an American".  If you want a good laugh.. a wholesome feeling.. I'll try to explain it.   But it does have some extremely nice ideas concerning real life buildings, old signs painted brick buildings to Steam engines, diesel engines, Le Heigh Black Diamond privately owned railroad cars.  A man in a small town that fixes bikes for kids, and they can all have a bike.. check it out/check it in .. just like a library.  An 80 year old woman that fixes meals for others..and charges $2.00.  

  Well worth the money and certainly off the beaten path. 

  Now for you Lurkers out there.. I'm gonna give you a "Rivet Call"  Yes.. this is your chance to be a member of Elliot's Diner.  Yes.. yes.. thats right.. I know your are out there.. you've had this missing feeling in your hearts.. you want to be a part of the family,  this is one of that missing part you've wanted so much.  So come up to the Rivet Counter.. and have a seat here... yes.. come.. welcome.. hi,.. nice to see you.. its not too late.. anymore?...  yes. I see one more in the back.. yes. come~ All of you are welcomed here at the Diner .. wonderful. 

  Have a seat at the Rivot Counter.. hmm. usually reserved for those who post here with a pic.  But this is your willingness to be a regular at the Diner. 

 Those wishing to be a member of the Elliot's Diner repeat after me!

  ( *Gestures a 'Thumbs up' motion)  and states)

  "Your in!"

 lol.. woot!  Now I want you all to post something nice.. where ya from... 'Originally'..  and feel free to sit and talk while you dine.  Although~ ... to sit at the rivet counter, is a plus, reserved for those who post pics here.  So lets hear from ya.!

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Posted by inch53 on Sunday, May 16, 2010 5:00 PM

 

Afternoon all,, an irish coffee please Jaine.. Baseball season's started here in full swing now Spent last Monday evening at a game in the rain, and we had 4 games yesterday, 3 ½ in the rain A less than wonderful time had by all.. There's games Mon an Tues, but we'll have to miss them do to prior commitments.

After dryin out we went up to #2 son's in Paris for supper. Kris wanted to show me a trestle him and Ralph found while hunting. It was built by the Peoria n Terre Haute [PRR], abandoned in 78, 79 or 80. Couldn't see much from the road, so this fall we'll find out who owns it and hopefully get some photos.

ULRICH,,,,,, thoughts that your Mother keeps improving

CHUCK,,,,, what did you don to the shoulder,, hope it gets better soon.

GALAXY,,,, hope than get the going problems fixed soon.

Thoughts go out for anyone I've missed.

GARRY,,,,, good to hear the water dropping. Looks like ya'll have a big bonfire making laying round.

Heard today over on Trainboard, that HOBBY LOBBY's going to drop their MRRing line.. Everything's marked down 30-40%. We kinda figured that last week when we were there, and not much left from the week before

Been doing some cleaning n dusting in the train room this afternoon, also a bit of playing with the campground. To me something just isn't right, so whats your thoughts on it.

I'm still working on the footbridge crossing the creek..

Best get round, bout time for the weather, want to see if this rains going to end soon.

http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/4309

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, May 16, 2010 4:42 PM

 

fec153
Does that mean you have painted over the WEATHERING?
YEP!Yesterday I did the white areas and this morning touched up some white areas that still looked a little dark. This afternoon I did the upper parts of the areas slated for black. Tomorrow or Tuesday I'll tape off the areas where the black and white will meat so I can get a clean line. I've decided there will be two messages on the back. The first, one the back door will read 'FREEDOM ISN'T FREE!' and the other will be on the bumper. It will read 'Don't laugh! Your daughter may be in here!'. I figure that would look better than the one that's on there now. It reads 'This property guarded by pit bull with aids!'. I got some paint on the mirror frames and some of the window glass caught some paint thanks to wind gusts. The mirror frames can be removed and scrubbed with 91% alcohol. As for the windows a good scrub with the alcohol should clean them up. I'll go around the window frames with flat black paint on a 1/2 inch brush. Making the stencils for the MGRY logo on the sides will be the fun part.

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Posted by fec153 on Sunday, May 16, 2010 4:21 PM

Does that mean you have painted over the WEATHERING?

Flip

 

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Posted by TMarsh on Sunday, May 16, 2010 4:19 PM

Galaxy- I wish I had known of your latest developments this morning prior to Church. However I don't believe for a second the Big Guy only listens when I'm in his house. So, I'll just mention it next time we talk.

OK, I told you what my plans for today are and, at some point, I believe I mentioned I'm married. Let me tell you how things have progressed so far. Took some junk to the township/village garage for all town clean up. THAT only took about 30 minutes to gather, load, travel clear across town, chit chat and return. Then came home to go to SIL for nephews grad party. Just pop in to say congrats and give card (yes a card. Not my idea) she said. Anyway as we were pulling out of the drive Brenda says "we need to go to Wal-mart to get some cards" UghBanged Head. OK that's were we go. After all how long can it take to get 3 cards. (three grads this week). Guess what, she reads all the cards. Not just tyhe one she buys, but all. Then she decides when we are there that since Thursday is Missy's birthday, 4 years old she'll be, we need to get her gift today. Though we didn't get her a gift we did spend 45 minutes!!!! looking for a party hat. A PARTY HAT!! For a DOG!!!!! Needless to say we found neither the party hat, the Frosty Paws doggy ice cream (they were out we found out after another 15 minute search, then ask, then the employee search for the stuff), nor the gift. We finally remove ourselves from the store and I do not even mention going to Lowe's or Menard's for some plaster. I figured she would not want to wait in the car and there isn't enough time left in my life for her to enter another store with stuff for her to look at. It's a good thing I love the woman or......., well, I don't know. To top it all off, it's sprinkling and wouldn't you know, my headaches back.

Oh well, I did taste some pretty good BBQ sauce and had some so-so buttercake. Now I shall throw abandon to the wind and zip past her to the basement and spend some time in Toddland (of which I'm king) I've decided to not place a bridge to the tourist trap town over the tracks leaving Gold Creek. Instead just a normal crossing and to use the bridge on the otherside of Gold Creek heading out into the wall. Er... I mean the country. The bridge would be too tall for the area and besides, not very prototypical at all for the terrain. The other side the tracks are lower than the road level so this type of bridge is more prototypical for the terrain. I know, I know, you're starting to hear the word prototypical coming from me more often, but don't worry, I'll be doing enough non-proto stuff to more than make up for it.

Oh, G- I decided not to wait, just had a little chat with Him and put in a request for you.Angel   

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, May 16, 2010 4:05 PM
 
Packer
Jeff, how does the van painted with spray cans look?
A whole lot better than it did with splotchy primer, rust and faded two-tone blue paint and peeling pen striping.

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Posted by Packer on Sunday, May 16, 2010 3:25 PM

Hey ya'll

Garry, have you figured out how to get the mars light to work on those Atlas ones (much less P2K geeps)? I  love they put them there, but I'd love it if they'd work. The way the lightbar in them is makes it kind of hard to do without using microbulbs or having the numberboards flash as well. I might lop them of on my green ones, but I'd like to have them work on my red one.

Jeff, how does the van painted with spray cans look?

Vincent

Wants: 1. high-quality, sound equipped, SD40-2s, C636s, C30-7s, and F-units in BN. As for ones that don't cost an arm and a leg, that's out of the question....

2. An end to the limited-production and other crap that makes models harder to get and more expensive.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, May 16, 2010 1:53 PM

galaxy
I see it looks like Jeffrey got a new van. My 98 needs a new computer and I am not sure if I want to put that kind of money into the 98 as it is 12 years old. this after all the other money I have spent on it lately, I'm about ready to call a tow truck to go to Gary's u-pull-it. What makes it even more difficult to replace the computer is that the emmisions are CA standards, even though they don't apply here. Those computers apparently are hard to come by. SO now it stalls out often enough that we don't drive it much. Thanks goodness we just bought the 06 Kia minivan. At least that gives us some reliable transportation for now!

There's something to be said for some of the older vehicles. If the computer (coil timing module) in my van goes out I can either replace it or change out the distributor with one that uses breaker points, and there's a guy up the road from here who has scads of old 318's and 340's with such distributors. The changeover isn't hard. Just pull the electronic distributor and replace it with the one with the points and set the timing. You can't even dream of doing that with these newer cars that have the computers that do everything but tie your shoes for you.

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Posted by galaxy on Sunday, May 16, 2010 1:38 PM

Hi guys!

I know it's been a bit of a while since I was last in. My tale of woe briefly:

I've been sick and in the hospital. Again, I had too many different pain killers...Oxycontin, Oxycodone {percocet}, and Hydrocodone. The first two for my back and the last for migraines. I had a 3 day migraine that the hydrocodone wasn't touching and obviously neither was the other two. I ended up over medicated and had drug reactions and "drug hangover", so had to go to the hospital to get some help in getting fluids to flush out my system and something to combat the "drug hangover". Mind you I was using them all as prescribed, but was apparently higher than a kite according to my other half., with all three combined...they don't work well together for me anyways.

On another note the MRI showed degenerative disc disease in my lumbar spine along with scarred tissue that was described as "something something necrosis" I'm not sure what that means other than scarred tissue-but anything "necrosis, necrotic" means dead tissue.. The urologist told me if the meds he gave me weren't allowing me to pee that it could be neurological. I see the neurologist tues and will ask him about my lower spine and er uh...functions down there. At the hospital I had to be cathed to release over a quart of urine I could not release on my own, which floored the Dr. cuz he didn't believe I had troubles urinating.. SO they installed a 10 day indwelling catheter. ANy man who has ever had one knows exactly why you don't want one, and any man who hasn't had one, trust me, you don't want it if you don't need it. It could all be tied in neurologically togetehr under the heading of degenerative disc disease. The cath finally comes out thursday! Can't wait, but not looking forward to again not being able to void my bladder on my own. Another cath may have to be installed after a week or two. I will see what the neurologist says on tues, and if its related find out what, besides cathing do we do to solve the problem.

I see by the computer screeen that my eyes have obviously changed enough to go get new glasses. ANother bill I don't need.

I see it looks like Jeffrey got a new van. My 98 needs a new computer and I am not sure if I want to put that kind of money into the 98 as it is 12 years old. this after all the other money I have spent on it lately, I'm about ready to call a tow truck to go to Gary's u-pull-it. What makes it even more difficult to replace the computer is that the emmisions are CA standards, even though they don't apply here. Those computers apparently are hard to come by. SO now it stalls out often enough that we don't drive it much. Thanks goodness we just bought the 06 Kia minivan. At least that gives us some reliable transportation for now!

Well I have bored you all considerably enough.

The prayer candle is lit today for those in need.

To those who are new, if any, welcome.

To those who are happy and bubbly, I'm happy for you. Send some my way please.

Have a great day!

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Sunday, May 16, 2010 12:32 PM

howmus

 

blownout cylinder
-----she's real fine/ my GP9----
 

Barry!  That's awful!  bad Barry, Bad! Whistling  (Love it!)

I like it too .... But I'll change the GP9 to SD9 for my preferances. See my WPF picture. "She's real fine, my SD9".

Also, Ray ... I actually like the USRA Mikado myself.

Speaking of SD9's, I now have a second one operating. I recently purchased one needing repair. Parts for my "floor model" chassis to the rescue. Other SD's on my roster are 3 SD7's and 2 SD24's

On the layout, I am installing more track.  

Der John ... That's quite an ebay adventure. I know people often stick it to each other. Buyers stick it to sellers, too, at times. You probably do not wish to hear some of the adventures on ebay that Shelley and I have experienced.  

Jim in AZ ... Hmmm .. I don't know about Ernie .... Cheers to you.

 

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Posted by switch7frg on Sunday, May 16, 2010 11:37 AM

Smile  ???~~ wonder what ever became of Ernie Kato the 1 hit wonder.

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Posted by TMarsh on Sunday, May 16, 2010 11:31 AM

der5997
you did not pay attention as the listing  stated!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are welcome to return it as per the auction policy which you also need to pay attention to!!!!!!!!!!!!! biidders who do not pay attention always have issues, so please do not send further emails unless it is something worthwhile!!!!!!

M & W INTERNET AUCTIONS ON MAIN
1396 US HIGHWAY 27 N., SUITE A
CYNTHIANA, KY 41031
(859) 235-9222

So..... I suppose it's not possible for an N scale building and an HO structure to both measure say, 3" X 5"? Seems to me, he is so........blunt, because he knows he was in error. The only time I recievd an e-mail from a vendor was when we disagreed on what Excellent Condition was. I took it as the picture showed, one assembled piece and not 4. When I recieved it, it was just set together and fell apart in my hands. The attempted repaires appeared to be made with Elmers glue and the broken areas were on the opposite side from that pictured. I was told that the word "vintage" should have told me it needed repairs and that "excellent condition" was just their opinion of it's condition in relation to other vintage items. My response was " sorry I misunderstood. I now know that our rating systems are very different and I will not bother you again regarding this or any future purchases." They responded "thank you for your understanding. We look forward to doing business with you in the future." They're still waiting.  

You know, sometimes it's not the difference in opinion that makes the difference. It's how they are responded to that tells me the type of vendor I'm dealing with and whether I'll deal with them again.

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Posted by howmus on Sunday, May 16, 2010 11:01 AM

Sir Madog

howmus

"All prosey, dull, society, sinners who chatter and bleat and bore
Are sent to hear sermons from sinister Germans who preach from ten 'til four."

 

Objections, Your Honor! I am not sinister and I don´t preach from ten ´til four - just from 10 ´til 10 past!

Mischief 

 

ROFLMAO!  I knew I should have put in a disclaimer THAT it is most certainly not about my German Friends.....  Besides, I didn't write it G & S did! Smile,Wink, & GrinLaugh

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We'll get there sooner or later! 

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2010 10:51 AM

howmus

"All prosey, dull, society, sinners who chatter and bleat and bore
Are sent to hear sermons from sinister Germans who preach from ten 'til four."

 

Objections, Your Honor! I am not sinister and I don´t preach from ten ´til four - just from 10 ´til 10 past!

Mischief 

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Posted by howmus on Sunday, May 16, 2010 10:09 AM

 Mornin' everyone!

Zoe I'll have the #2 special this morning.  Over easy on the eggs, bacon, homefries, and sourdough toast and don't forget my dark roast coffee in a R&GV Mug.

It is opening Sunday at the Museum today and I can't be there!Grumpy  On the other hand I do get to go to my Grand Niece's first Birthday Party this afternoon......  Almost as good! Wink

blownout cylinder
-----she's real fine/ my GP9----

 

Barry!  That's awful!  bad Barry, Bad! Whistling  (Love it!)

Amazingly I can still move today.  Got a good nights sleep.  Probably should try to get more hard w*rk done before the party.  Plan to rototil the garden today.

Todd, "Amongst our chief weaponry are..........."

John, You are most likely right on the "Well," I looked up the quote online and came up with what I put here......  Gilbert and Sullivan is great stuff.  My Father was a big time fan and did several productions while he was a music teacher way back when.  The production of the Mikado I was in was a Local theater group production in Canandaigua, NY that summer.  I was first asked the conduct the orchestra for it.  Half way through the rehearsals,  They found out that the person who was to do the part of the Mikado (a local gent who had turned professional) couldn't make the show dates....  So.....  I got tagged to be the Mikado.  I directed the first act, then handed the baton over to my dad who directed the 2nd. act which worked out well as the Mikado only shows up in the second act.  My Father was playing oboe in the first act.  We both had fun!  In fact my Mother was in the chorus of "School Girls". Still have my "Fan" from the production.  The final night of the production for my stage call bow, I opened up the fan standing at the very front of the stage and in big letters had written in it, "MADE IN JAPAN!"   Brought down the house.  I haven't changed a bit. Wink

"All prosey, dull, society, sinners who chatter and bleat and bore
Are sent to hear sermons from sinister Germans who preach from ten 'til four."

I can still do THAT one at a tempo of 140.....Smile,Wink, & GrinBig Smile  Ah, patter!

Later!

73

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We'll get there sooner or later! 

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Posted by der5997 on Sunday, May 16, 2010 10:06 AM

Good afternoon Folks: Just to close out the eBay Malden Station fiasco, here's his reply today:

you did not pay attention as the listing  stated!!!!!!!!!!!!! you are welcome to return it as per the auction policy which you also need to pay attention to!!!!!!!!!!!!! biidders who do not pay attention always have issues, so please do not send further emails unless it is something worthwhile!!!!!!

M & W INTERNET AUCTIONS ON MAIN
1396 US HIGHWAY 27 N., SUITE A
CYNTHIANA, KY 41031
(859) 235-9222

...Customer Service are us! Guess where I won't be shopping again!Disapprove

Ray:

My Favorite G & S is The Mikado as I played the part between my freshman and sophomore years at Eastman....
...We watched the "Veggie Tales" version the other day..."SUMO of the Opera", an enlightening adaptation. Clown  On the "Well, hardly ever", perhaps the "Well" was added when the copyright lapsed?  It is certainly in the current productions on TV and film. You played the Mikado? ...no pointers to be had from the Emperor in Turandot ...( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XoTa-b7cUw0 ) Turandot herself of course has nothing whatsoever in common with Katisha!... Whistling

Garry: I was thinking bonfire when you first put up that driftwood photo. Glad the waters are receding.

Der John ... The Rail Link paint sceme looks sharp. Will you be weathering that Geep?
  I've got to paint mine first!  The prototype is still in that "just shopped" condition up at Stellarton, where I see it on most trips. So, I'm in no hurry! Big Smile
Chris ... I recall the Nash Rambler "beep beep" song, too. Much better than that rap garbage of today. There were a lot of car songs. What about the GTO song? Compatetion Coupe? Little Old Lady from Pasadena?
...or the rather more obscure "I get around in a brown car, it's brown" (4 On The Floor TV comedy series from IIRC the 80s)
Perhaps, Flo locked the end dorr to keep you out.
...funny thing, I use the back door all the time (aka bookmarked url) and was locked out yesterday! Flo casts a wide net!

Keith:

Let me see.. it goes.. lol.. "If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life, get a ugly woman to be your wife"..
...to keep the opera theme going just a bit more, but along your lines, there's this joke on that subject.  He marries a non-fashion-model-looking opera singer with an incredible voice....wakes up one morning to see her snoring beside him and says "For the love  of  G*d woman, SING!"BTW, isn't your song a Calypso - it started running around my mind to that rhythm. Thanks loads, now THAT won't go away! Mischief

Ulrich:

John - I am sorry for all the hassle you have to go through with that HO scale structure that wants to be an N scale one. I am always afraid of things like this happen, when I place an order to overseas vendors. Return shipping easily adds to $ 50 - 75, which is prohibitive.
...exactly - "we get too soon old and too late smart" as the Pennsylvania Dutch  have it!  I'm going to have a look to see where I can easily add some value and then list I in the HO section. There weren't a lot of bidders in the N Scale auction. I think it can be improved relatively easily. Who knows maybe I'll get my cost returned.

Todd: Oh No! Not the soft cushions!  ARHGGGGG!

Canvassing for the Diabetes Society along our road this month, so possibly that's my walk after lunch. Weather looks favourable anyway. Lunch is  a tilapia and salmon casserole, with fiddle heads, squash, broccoli, and potatoes. Dessert has something to do with canned peach halves.

I'm looking to fit my 70' McCain Arcticar with Micro-Trains couplers when this is posted. TTFN.

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Posted by Robby P. on Sunday, May 16, 2010 9:51 AM

 Good morning. 

 Not much planned today, but eat at the in-laws today.  

 Hope everybody has a good day!!

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Posted by TMarsh on Sunday, May 16, 2010 8:11 AM

(bursts through the door coming to a sliding stop pointing to the ceiling wearing a ridiculously wide brimmed red hat) YOU NEVER EXPECT THE SPANISH INQUISITION!!!!    Where  we..... oh never mind. ( walks over to booth and puts two small fluffy pillows on the seat before sitting down)

Coffee please while I wait to go to Church.

So far the trainroom is still in the picture. Things could change though, after all I am married.

Have a Great Day!!! 

Todd  

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Sunday, May 16, 2010 7:16 AM

Good morning---

Got the robins , cardinals, piliated woodpecker, house wren, painted bunting, rufous hummingbirds, and all else be singin' and that stuff. Got the sun be out and we be getting some drying happening out here.

Gerry: Any lawn cutting was done by neighbour and me---more sup than nuts--Whistling

I'm going to be quiet today----nothing doing so we be happy campers this morningBig Smile

-----she's real fine/ my GP9----

 

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Posted by LSWrr on Sunday, May 16, 2010 7:09 AM

Good morning all.

Jim, the Chew Mail Pouch was around longer that sun screen.  They painted the Barn for free, kinda like the KOOL cigarette ads on the old VW Bug’s.

I went out to Harley’s house last night and bought 18 34’ hopper cars for just over $3 each.  New in box kits.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2010 3:51 AM

 Keith - a heart warming poem! I remember Mt. St. Helens very well, only two years earlier I went hiking in that area. The thought of what was underneath my feet still gives me the creeps. Fortunately, we live in an area with no volcanic action and no earthquakes. We may get wet feet, though, should the sea level rise by 5 meters as a result of the global warming.

Have a good rest!

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Posted by Blazzin on Sunday, May 16, 2010 3:05 AM

  My friend Ulrich.. so nice to see you here.  A simple poem for you.. but first something different. 

 We are coming up on the aniversary of Mount St. Helens 30 years ago to the day.. well on the 18th.  And I remember it so well. 

  But what I remember most,  is Charles Kuralt, CBS News Sunday Morning.  A man with a talent to write, speak and make you feel warm inside that we're all Americans.  His sunday morning show was capturing and one of his morning shows was on Mount St. Helen, including an interview with the care taker of the Inn up there, Harry Truman, who choose to live and die up there. 

  The show ended with with a very quiet moment of  just listening to the birds and the streams and the peaceful sounds of the forest.  But before he ended his segment in a full one minute of pure bliss of capturing this on film, he quoted a poem from Robert Frost.  Written and printed in 1920 Harper's magazine.   Almost a tribute to Harry Truman who choose to stay and live his life.

  Fire And Ice

Some say the world will end in fire.

Some say ice.

From what I've tasted of desire

 ... I hold with those who favor fire.

But if I were to perish twice,

 ... I think I know enough of hate

 ... To say that for destruction ice

... Is also great

... And would suffice.

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2010 2:23 AM

 Rob, Flip - it is bed time in your neck of the woods - go get some sleep! Zzz

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Posted by fec153 on Sunday, May 16, 2010 2:19 AM

I've sold parts for them. Also for Hudson Wasps and Hornets and Terraplanes. Boattail Auburns , Henry J's Willys Americans, Plymouth Trucks , Nash Presidents,Senators and Ambassadors. How about a 58 Olds with J2 -Triple 2 barrel carbs and stick tranny.  GTO's The Judge..

flip

 

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Posted by Cederstrand on Sunday, May 16, 2010 2:12 AM

Bowl of un-salted mixed nuts, please. 

Todd, hey that worked. "Ma nah ma nah......" Now what do I do? It's 3:00 in the morning, and it looks like it's goint to be another...Oh No!MischiefLaugh

Got nothing done today beyond regular farm chores. Watched Avatar on BluRay tonight. Like 99% of movies, very predictable, but man are the special effects mind boggling.

Cowboy Rob

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Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, May 16, 2010 1:47 AM

 Good Morning Everyone! (Good Night, Keith!)

Mah nah, mah nah? Not again Whistling

No, Zoe, promised - I won´t sing, I will just stay here, enjoy my French Sunday breakfast and keep quiet. Thank you - that´s my gal!

Keith - I bet you and I are the living proof, that your song can´t be right. We both are happy, and our wives may not be pretty in terms of a Heidi Klum, Naomi Campbell or Linda Evangelista, but they are pretty to us. (So, now that Petra is not looking over my shoulder any more ... Whistling

 John - I am sorry for all the hassle you have to go through with that HO scale structure that wants to be an N scale one. I am always afraid of things like this happen, when I place an order to overseas vendors. Return shipping easily adds to $ 50 - 75, which is prohibitive.

Chuck - thanks for your PM. I have lost track of all the names that appeared in the Diner within the last 15 months. Seems as if I am getting old now, I start to forget things (especially those, which are on my HD list). There has been a lot of coming and going recently, with a number of people showing up only occasionally. For the sake of security and protection, there is no list of names and addresses, other than the one posted here a long time ago.

1. Well, they handed him his orders in Monroe, Virginia,
Sayin', "Steve, you're way behind time.
This is not 38, it is Old 97
You must put her into Spencer on time."

2. Well, the engineer he said to his black, greasy fireman
"Shovel on a little more coal,
And when we cross that White Oak Mountain
You can watch Old 97 roll."

3. It's a mighty hard road from Lynchburg to Danville
A road with a three-mile grade.
It was on that grade that he lost his air brake,
You can see what a jump she made.

4. He was goin' down the grade making 90 miles an hour,
When his whistle broke into a scream,
He was found in the wreck with his hand on the throttle,
He was scalded to death by the steam.

5. Now the telegram came into Washington Station
And this is what it said:
That brave engineer that drove old 97
Is layin' down in Danville, dead.

6. Now listen, all you ladies, you must all take a warning,
From this story a lesson learn:
Never speak harsh words to your true lovin' husband,
He may leave you and never return.

Whistling

Ouch - that hurts! Yes, Zoe, I had promised not to sing, yes, I won´t do it again - now will you please stop beating me with that pan?  Thank - you are so kind!

Have a good Sunday!

 

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Posted by Blazzin on Sunday, May 16, 2010 1:11 AM

  Songs.. lol.. omg.. you gotta be kidding.  I've always have love this one... An Oldie but Goodie 

... der john?  Ray? 

  Let me see.. it goes.. lol.. "If you wanna be happy for the rest of your life, get a ugly woman to be your wife"..

  The argument here, but she can cook.  ok.. well to me ..~ its a foot tapper.  Ok.. here's the beginning.. lol.

If you wanna be happy
For the rest of your life,
Never make a pretty woman your wife,
So from my personal point of view,
Get an ugly girl to marry you.
~~~~

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qh9ZZgDqzAg    I always get a chuckle everytime I hear it.

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Posted by AmanaMedic on Sunday, May 16, 2010 12:17 AM

Heartland Division CB&Q
Chris ... I recall the Nash Rambler "beep beep" song, too. Much better than that rap garbage of today. There were a lot of car songs. What about the GTO song? Compatetion Coupe? Little Old Lady from Pasadena?

 

Anybody remember the one about bad drivers? "Transfusion" by Nervous Norvus!!

Who could forget this?

Transfusion transfusion
My red corpuscles are in mass confusion
Never never never gonna speed again
Pass the crimson to me Jimson

Or this little excerpt:

Oh doc pardon me for this crazy intrusion
I'm never never never gonna speed again
Pump the fluid in me Louie

This one's pretty good too...

Transfusion transfusion
Oh nurse I'm gonna make a new resolution
I'm never never never gonna speed again
Put a gallon in me Alan

For some reason THAT "car song" has always stuck in my head...

Have a good-un, and hey...let's be particularly careful out there...

ChrisEight Ball

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Posted by CNCharlie on Saturday, May 15, 2010 10:50 PM

Well Garry, I don't know about PC or CalTom but I'm still kicking or at least alive.

I was away all of last week on a business trip to B.C. I sure find those trips tiring now even though I didn't have to drive to the towns I had to visit, our rep out there did that. Staying in different hotels every night and always dealing with negative situations just seems to get me down. I met with a fellow who is my age and last year he bought a business that took everything he had plus a large loan. He is working 7 days a week, 10 hours a day and I would be very surprised if his business survives and I expect I will have to tell him that next year. Oh well, enough of my complaining.

Came home to some wonderful weather here. It is sunny and supposed to stay that way all next week with temps of about 80F. Hopefully we can get some yard work done. For some strange reason all the grass in our back yard died last winter. I hope that new stuff they advertise that will grow grass on concrete works or we are looking at re-sodding our back yard. Thankfully we don't have a large lawn out there.

Nothing happening on my RR front. I put together a passenger train 2 weeks ago and it hasn't left the station, nor will it for at least another week. Luckily the passengers waiting on the platform are glued in place otherwise they'd be looking for alternate transport.

Hope everyone is feeling OK,

CN Charlie

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Posted by TMarsh on Saturday, May 15, 2010 10:47 PM

(sticks head back in door) Wait, I think it's four speed dual quad positraction 409. Different song differnt band, different car. Tongue

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In order to keep my position as Master and Supreme Ruler of the House, I don't argue with my wife.

I'm a small town boy. A product of two people from even smaller towns. I don’t talk on topic….. I just talk. Laugh

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