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Posted by pcarrell on Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:35 AM
 JimRCGMO wrote:

So Inch, PC, Dan and and those east of me, you may still be getting (more) rain today.

Yup!  You guessed it......RAIN.

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Posted by ModelTrainLover on Thursday, April 26, 2007 8:32 AM

yeah, but hey. It helps in today's crazy world.

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Posted by JimRCGMO on Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:42 AM

Good morning, Zoe - I'll have some scrambled eggs with ham, glass of Ed's OJ, and a cup of coffee, please. Dinner [dinner] Thanks, Jeff!

Jeff wrote:

That one definately needs a language warning on it.Laugh [(-D]Shock [:O]

  Uh... yeah, Colby! (My first  clue was the abbreviation while it was loading...) Where'd that bar of soap go?...Evil [}:)]

Had a fairly quiet night last night. Yeah!! [yeah] Only called out once (1:00), to the ER, and that was all done and back in my bed an hour and a half later. Luckily, I'd gone to bed earlier than usual, too. Smile [:)]

Weather for Cape G. area today is possibility of rain, 61 F currently with 90 percent humidity and the barometer at  29.72 inches and rising. Supposed to reach all the way to 69 F this afternoon (clouds will be keeping the temps down, I suppose), and isolated thunderstorms. So Inch, PC, Dan and and those east of me, you may still be getting (more) rain today.

About my time to get ready to go work do the day shift thing again.Wink [;)] Hope everyone gets a break in the clouds so the sun peeks through. Hope Hoople maybe gets a chance to play with the Consoildation today (without younger brother's "assistance"). Prayers for those awaiting word from the doctors and those in need of healing.

 

Blessings on your day,

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:40 AM

Hello everyone,

Just oatmeal and orange juice for me this morning.  Worked on the layout (wiring) until late last night. We're leaving today for a few days to visit family in Ohio and in Michigan. I'll check in here if I get a chance.

Have fun.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:11 AM
That one definately needs a language warning on it.Laugh [(-D]Shock [:O]

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Posted by ModelTrainLover on Thursday, April 26, 2007 7:06 AM

the end of the world is near!!!

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Thursday, April 26, 2007 6:16 AM
 inch53 wrote:

JEFF, looks like some progress on the road. Is that going to be a black top or cement road?

Cement, with some blacktop add-on's.

Today's Weather for:  
Sundown, LA  71446-6114      4/26/2007 

Sundown Fire Dept., Station 23
 
Wind Chill:  57°F
Humidity:  88%
Dew Point:  54°F
 
So Far Today
High
:  64°F
Low:  57°F
Rain:  0.01"
Rain Rate:  0.00"/h
Gust:  6mph NNE
 
Now through 08:00 AM CDT April 26, 2007

High: 80   

Through 7 AM...scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will occur over the coastal waters southeast of a line from from the lower Atchafalaya River to 60 nautical miles south of the east end of Marsh Island. The storms will move northeast 20 knots.  

Today  High: 80    Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 80. West winds up to 10 mph.  

Tonight  Low: 52    Clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable.

Bacon and eggs today.

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Posted by GMTRacing on Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:55 AM

Good Morning All,

     A regular and the farmers special sounds good this morning. Rain has stopped and the sun is trying to break through the clouds so lets hope. I see Bill and Inch were in already and Inch has gone out to get his honey-do's done. Hope you get a couple of minutes in on the layout Inch - pics showed a lot of progress.

    Still beavering away on the Lotus 11 and speaking of that I'd best get this breakfast finished and move back to the shop. CUL, J.R.

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Posted by inch53 on Thursday, April 26, 2007 5:12 AM

mORNIN, I have coffee an the farmers special Zoe

Haven't gotten the rain like was forecast [less than 1"] so far but it's not over yet. We still have a chance for more today into tomorrow.

COLBY, interesting pics of the bridge, I think I remember seeing that on the news.

JEFF, looks like some progress on the road. Is that going to be a black top or cement road?

HOOPLE, good to hear the engine arrived, if it you can't fool with it right now.

No kids today, inbetween school bus runs,, and with the weather forecast, I figure on some time in the train room. I could use a break from every thing else. Couse I still have the have to choirs and a couple honey-do's to get done. Hope ya'll has a good day and stay dry.

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Posted by wetidlerjr on Thursday, April 26, 2007 4:40 AM
 

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

04-26-07

Clown [:o)]

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Posted by grayfox1119 on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 10:36 PM

Good evening gents, just got on the PC after a long day. We headed off to Warren, Ma to my favorite HS, bought two cars and two new books, one book was a guide to all the depots and freight houses in Southern NE, the 2nd was a new book on steam in Southern New England, many pictures of locomotives and their history that ran on the lines in this area.

We ate at the Palmer Train Depot, now called the Steaming Tender, right at the Diamond. While we were there an 85 car train rolled east carrying all car carriers. Later , 4 Diesel units headed back west.

JEFF: Good progress on the layout, looks like you put in a full days work !

PAUL: The weather news on the Boston station here said that a tornado did some sewrious damage in Texas in four counties, 7 people dead, was that near you?

TIFN

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Posted by GMTRacing on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 9:54 PM

Good Eveniing All,

     If there's to be a pie throwing contest I could be persuaded to be the target though I much prefer my pie - ala mode.

Paul - I like the modulars as well. Easier to build as I needn't bother with the directions and none of the easily available stuff was big enough. I might see if some of the newer high rise jobs are good but in the mean time I have an eye on the DPM modular on sale with Walthers and I think it's Vickies' Fashions from City Classics. I like the look of the brick buildings a lot so once the large factories are done more of those might sprout in town. I'm also thinking of a small commuter station at track level on the elevated section but I want to wait to see how the rest works out for space. The other thing is finding a small station that is made in a style that fits the area. Most urban stops are block or brick and most model stations seem to be wood.Lots to ponder anyway while i get back to it for a bit before turning in. CULBig Smile [:D],J.R.

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Posted by Paul W. Beverung on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 8:52 PM

Evening Gang: Well I was wrong about the lakes being full. We checked out Lake Weatherford today and it looks like it's still 4 to 5 ft. low. I saw on TV that a bunch of the lakes in N. Texas are still up to 6ft low. I guess we still need rain. It's going to take a while yet to break this drought. It is looking a whole lot better though.

Hoople: I hope that the consolidation got there. If it didn't it will be there for sure tomorrow.

JR: The second factory looks good. I made a building out of DPM moduals. I like working with the moduals but sometimes I get builders block. One of these days I'll drag it out and finish it.

The storm last night didn't cause any damage around here but some homes east of us lost there roofs and some trees were down. The best news was no one was injured. With that I'll head for bed.

Good Night All

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 8:46 PM
Those will be a good start for the pie throwing contest later.

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Posted by pcarrell on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 8:44 PM
 dansapo wrote:

I think she pretty serious about her pie !!

She's HARDCORE!

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Posted by JimRCGMO on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 8:40 PM

Hey, Chloe - a cup to go, please. Smile [:)] Thanks Jeff - and the 'concrete' apron and road look great. You have been busy.Yeah!! [yeah]

Dan, haven't seen you for a while - have you been in the Diner since we moved here? Good to see you again. Oh, that might be enough pies for PC, but we're gonna need bigger ones, I think. Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg]

Got to go for now - see everyone in the morning!

 

Blessings and a good night,

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Posted by Hoople on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 8:40 PM
BOOOOOOYYYYYAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!
Good news: Yes, it came. 5:30, Pacific time. I love it. Sounds WWWWAAAAAY better than anything you can here off the net.
Bad News: My little bro walked in. Started throwing blocks at me and it. He hit my heavy mountain. I got pissed. To bad mom doesn't believe in spanking... The little brat would be crying. It is now safe in my room in my dresser.
I wish he wasn't such a twit. I could be playing with it still. :P
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Posted by dansapo on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 8:10 PM

I think she pretty serious about her pie !!

Hey guys 

 I thought to stop by for a quick cup of coffeeSmile [:)]

 

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 8:10 PM
Yep, Jeff's busy.  Good work there Jeff.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 7:58 PM

I've been just a little bit busy today.

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Posted by pcarrell on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 7:29 PM

What pie?

I don't even like pie!

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Posted by JimRCGMO on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 6:58 PM

Good evening, Chloe - I heard some hollering and what sounded like frying pans banging against something....Shock [:O] Oh, I brought a gallon of vanilla ice cream and one of chocolate ice cream. There wasn't any last night, so I skipped having any pie without ice cream. So if there's any apple pie left, just put a scoop of the vanilla on it, please. What?!...Shock [:O] PC!!!

Garry wrote:

Speaking of pies, a mathametician bakes his in square pans.  Pie are squared ! 

Oh, never mind!   Meanwhile, back at the roundhouse...........  

Groannnn! Evil [}:)]Shock [:O]

Well, I don't know if Hoople got the Connie today, but my computer stuff arrived. Already have the drive in place, formatted, and copied my files from the smaller (original) drive over to it. Hopefully, Mark's not being in since earlier means that he got his package and he's trying it out.

JR, we got some blue mugs for those wanting a different color, too.

Ed, hope you have a fun trip and reunion (and trip to the N-S-LHS).

I'll probably be looking over some MRR books tonight if I don't get called out (and I hope to have a calm evening).  Hope everyone has an enjoyable evening. Smile [:)]

 

Blessings, and a good evening,

Jim in Cape Girardeau

 

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Posted by Hoople on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 4:30 PM
 pcarrell wrote:

PIE!

What pie?

I don't know nothin' 'bout no pie!

What chew talkin' 'bout Willis?

Blame me for some pie I saw inch & Hoople with last night will ya! 

Don't know nothin' 'bout no pie!

AND GIMME BACK MY PILLOW! Laugh [(-D]

ugh.
I HATE PIE.
Chloe, yes there is ice cream. Its in the back. You checked there? WHAT? I wouldn't eat the last of it.... RUUUUUUUUN!!!
OTOH, Connie aint here yet. Maybe in a bit.
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Posted by ModelTrainLover on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 3:34 PM

There is a pie filling shortage and the cooks (cloe and Zoe) have resorted to using used rail spikes.

No wounder why the pies taste rusty

 Better leave before the twins get the frying pans

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 2:39 PM

Hello everybody.

Speaking of pies, a mathametician bakes his in square pans.  Pie are squared ! 

Oh, never mind!   Meanwhile, back at the roundhouse...........  

Bye.

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Posted by ModelTrainLover on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 2:21 PM



Hey guys. found these while looking for somthing. flood of 1987. Dover-Foxcroft, Maine

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Posted by Derrick Moore on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 2:11 PM
 inch53 wrote:
 pcarrell wrote:

PIE!

What pie?

I don't know nothin' 'bout no pie!

What chew talkin' 'bout Willis?

Blame me for some pie I saw inch & Hoople with last night will ya! 

Don't know nothin' 'bout no pie!

AND GIMME BACK MY PILLOW! Laugh [(-D]

HEY PC, I did not have pie last night, I had the peach cobbler and a half gallon ice cream !!!!

 

What is it about pie.

Shouldn't we be railroadin', not talkin about food?

How much did that ice cream cost?Big Smile [:D]  

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Posted by inch53 on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 1:36 PM
 pcarrell wrote:

PIE!

What pie?

I don't know nothin' 'bout no pie!

What chew talkin' 'bout Willis?

Blame me for some pie I saw inch & Hoople with last night will ya! 

Don't know nothin' 'bout no pie!

AND GIMME BACK MY PILLOW! Laugh [(-D]

HEY PC, I did not have pie last night, I had the peach cobbler and a half gallon ice cream !!!!

 

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Posted by pcarrell on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 12:35 PM

 SilverSpike wrote:
Hey, Pie man (PC) what's for lunch today?

Ask J.R....I'm full!  Ooops, did I say that out loud? Whistling [:-^]

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Posted by SilverSpike on Wednesday, April 25, 2007 10:56 AM
Hey, Pie man (PC) what's for lunch today?

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