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Posted by JimRCGMO on Saturday, March 17, 2007 10:04 PM

Good Evening, Chloe - so, how many have come through on the Pub Crawl tonight? That many? Wow!! [wow]  Well, I'll just have a Pepper and cheesy chili fries, please.

Surprised me to see light snow flurries here today(!) - but it was in the 40's and the ground was probably warmer than that, so no accumulation happening. It looked nice as I was watching out the window this afternoon. I thought maybe DerJohn or Dick had sent us a present...Evil [}:)]Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg] Cooling off to a couple of degrees below freezing tonight, and back into the mid-50's tomorrow. So I won't need a snow shovel anytime soon.

JP, that gal sounds all right - she's even talking possible merger of RR equipment? Thumbs Up [tup]

Jerry, sounds like your eBay purchases are getting on the right track now, with the last two engines. Good to hear, after your string of some disappointments.

PC - not to worry, I understand you weren't the only one in the Diner who was plumb tuckered out. Dick was getting worn down by the grandson-sitting (not sure who was sitting whom there, but I'm getting off the topic a bit there...). Good to hear the kids enjoyed it at Mickey's place. Smile [:)] Looks like you like the muscle cars, huh?

Jeff, I'd have to agree with Jerry on that new paint scheme - it'll be really hard to slip one of those past somebody undetected. Shock [:O] So will you be painting some of your locos in the new scheme any time soon? Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^] Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg] Yeah, I'd agree with you - that one would probably take a lot of masking, taping and (extra-)careful painting to get even halfway close to the 1:1 in the pic.

Dick, I sure hope your son and daughter-in-law aren't snowed out and can't land when they come back home! Think you could stand another week or two until they dig out the airport? (...and Dick mutters under his breath "OHMIGOSH! - I HOPE NOT!!!") (Just teasing you, guy) Better be careful about getting too good with getting the grandson down for naps, though - they'll be calling you all the time, and you might not get to work on your layout or go to your LHS. Shock [:O] Nah, surely not...

Mike, I think I'll pass on having a glass of any green drinkin' stuff - never got into that, myself. I'd have to agree with your comments to OzJim about the usefulness of a defensive driving course (and the whys...).

JR, that sounds like a good idea that Ed sent you to lower the track - but I can't see the track, just a bunch of paint spray cans! Wink [;)]

Paul, sounds like your trip was pretty good (for the first round, that is).Wink [;)] Good luck with your hunting tomorrow, too! 

I'd better get going for now. Finished those cheesy chili fries (yum!) and now I need to go wash my face and hands. See you all later!

 

Blessings,

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Posted by der5997 on Saturday, March 17, 2007 9:51 PM

Good St. Patrick’s Day evening to one and all: We took the grandchildren back home this afternoon, but our travel plan was altered because of the freezing rain overnight.  You were correct Dick, N.S. was mostly on the rainy side of this one, but freezing rain was a large part of the overnight mix.  I’ve only just got through reading the email and the last page and a half of posts here.

 

JR: Since I had both Ed’s and CapeJim’s solutions occur to me while reading your door height dilemma, I’d say do both.  The building will likely look better for a concrete foundation anyway, and you’ll be able to take almost anything you want through the resulting gap.

(Good to know that Ed is still out there somewhere, BTW)

Der - as long as the glue on the edge of the rock doesn't wick through, the painting technique you want to try should work. I try to keep my plaster stone as glue free as possible so the water based paints will soak in so I didn't think of that.
…The white glue from the sawdust mix has leached out onto the tops of the rock castings (and of course long since dried).  As a result, those tops don’t take the stain as well as the rest of the rock, and I see on closer examination while taking the photos, the glue has also gotten on other parts of the rock.  However, this results in an interesting “quartz” effect that I shall exploit some.  For the rest, if it continues to bother me, I’ll go over the offending places with some more sawdust mix, and stain that with the same green washes the rest of the sawdust is going to get, or perhaps just cover over with some WS ground foams where either of those approaches makes geological sense.  If all else fails, I can always scrape off the hardened glue layer and get back to raw plaster.  It’s way too late, in these parts of the layout, to try CapeJim’s masking idea, as the damage (if that’s what it is) has been done when the sawdust was applied. Here’s what I mean about the “quartz” bits.

(No, our rocks aren't really that blue, the colour values screwed up somewhere between my camera, MS Photo Editor, Photobucket, and the forum!...and as predicted, no green washes have been applied so far this weekend…tomorrow is another day! )

BTW, your bondo shaper looks almost exactly the same as a tool I bought for making my built in window seat project a few months ago…some things don’t change eh?

 

Ryan:  I’ve not come across the Bathroom Reader Calendars.  I’m working my way (no straining!) through Uncle John’s Curiously Compelling Bathroom Reader (That’s the 2006 edition title I think, a Christmas gift)  Truly amazing stuff in there too.

 

Mike:

DER, thanks for the pics of the fox. We have a vixen that lives round here we see some, but never with a camera round. She had 4 pups last year, 2 of them were hit on the road. Don't know anything on how the others faired.
…Reminds me of a time in my youth when I was visiting a girlfriend in the country.  We were outside at her place, and a vixen screamed quite close by.  Gf’s reaction was to cling tight to me, which was kinda nice…but then I was young and impressionable….

 

Jeff:

That baby looks sharp! I wouldn't even attempt to paint that in HO scale.
…which is why you should switch to N…covers a multitude of sins!

 

Time to turn in. all, and God Bless.  Prayers for all in need of healing, comfort and peace.Angel [angel]

 

 

 

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Posted by Paul W. Beverung on Saturday, March 17, 2007 9:37 PM

Evening Gang: If anyone is wondering that I haven't sent any E-mails, it's People PC. It's been a mounth since they didn't recognise my name or pass word. I haven't been able to contact them because there phones are always busy. They ask me to call back at a more convient time. Convient for who? Any way I'm going to cut them off from my credit card and check with Dish about TV and high speed. It's that or a local wire less if they can get a direct line of sight to there tower. Right now I'm getting my mail over Outlook Express. I'd send mail that way but I keep getting cut off. I can only think that People PC is cutting me off.

The WGH show was BIG. I'd say it is at least twice and maybe three times what we normanly have here. The only problem was the size of the room. It could have been a bit larger. There were a bunch of layouts from Z to O gauge and one very large scale (read 7.5in gauge). Little Engines who make kits for 7.5in locomotives and cars had an operating oval of track and was giving rides. I got another Bachman G wood ore car for $30 tax included. I also visted with several of the manufactures reps. If you haven't seen the new Bachman 4-4-0 get to some place that has one and see it. It is as good or better then any brass I've got or seen. The detail is great. Micro Mark has them for about $135. Retail is $240. Bachman was giving away there catalogue so of course I got one. I mean it was free. I'm going back tomorrow with my son so I may do some more damage to my check book. 

I got the yard almost all mowed. The battery in the mower went dead so I had ot use the booster to start it. We went to tractor Supply to get a battery and they didn't have one to fit so I've got to try and find one tomorrow.

Mary Ann just came so I think I'll get ready for bed. I've been wordy tonight. I'll see you all tomorrow night.

Good Night All

Ed: drop me a line.  

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Posted by LSWrr on Saturday, March 17, 2007 9:31 PM

I hope everyone had a safe St Patrick's Day today,

Grayfox: 17" of snow wow!

inch, yea I better keep her. 

Went to the Train Show in Kirtland, Oh this morning, Dorothy forced me to buy trackside diner, loading dock and an overhead crane.  Not bad since I spent under $20. Several of the vendors were selling those HO scale cars from Wal-mart. One vendor made the mistake of offering me 4 for $15 I said no thanks they sell these at Wal-mart for under $2, if looks could kill.....

I had to ask Dorothy about making out or rail fanning; she said there is plenty of time between trains for making out. LOL!  

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Posted by GMTRacing on Saturday, March 17, 2007 6:38 PM

Good Evening All and Happy St. Patricks' Day,

   Spent some am time finishing up shoveling at the shop and the rest of the day setting up my new tool boxes for the track. I think we got about 12" total in snow but the sleet that came in behind it around nightfall really compacted it. I agree with Dick it was a real bear to move.

Received an E-mail from our friend Ed in Mexico suggesting I drop the track top to flush for the Stone company. Good idea and it hadn't occured to me that it would solve a bunch of issues. So when I got home I did just that - pulled the track and dug a trench in the foam. Now for the interesting part. Due to our friends good suggestion, I also learned that flex track once glued to the surface will keep its' contour after being lifted back up. This could be helpful when you want to weather flex track and detail it off the board. I always have done the painting in place to keep from having the clips move on the rail when it is final placed and having lots of little untouched areas of bare shiney rail showing.Gluing the track in place over wax paper could allow you to pick it back up to detail it. The trench was another item. I would normally have used a router or knives to dig the ditch, but since I'm building on 2" foam I remembered I have a bondo shaper (bought sometime in the 60's actually when I needed to do a lot of bondo work on my old sorry daily drivers). I marked where the track needed to be sunk and used the shaper which is shaped like a narrow curved cheese grater to dig the trench. I checked the depth with a straight edge against a piece of track in the trench until it was flush then reinstalled the pre glued, precurved siding with my favorite Elmers. I gained 5/32" or about 7" in HO scale. I wasn't planning on running through freights on the siding, but I now have a much better looking clearance under the door frames of the building. Thank you Ed.

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lowered track with cheese grater to the side of the weights.

Off to see how Sebring is going and later the first F-1 race of the year from OZ.

CUL, Big Smile [:D]J.R.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Saturday, March 17, 2007 5:30 PM

 grayfox1119 wrote:
JEFF: Did you paint that loco yourself?? If so, that is one hellava nice job mon ami !!!! How are the new shoes working out?

Grayfox: The shoes are working out fine. I've never had shoes this comfortable.

About the loco in the KCS Southern Belle scheme, no, I didn't paint that. That's a real loco, as in 1:1 that just came from the paint shop. That baby looks sharp! I wouldn't even attempt to paint that in HO scale.

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Posted by pcarrell on Saturday, March 17, 2007 3:50 PM

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PC...Thats a couple of slick rides is that you in picture?

Thanks, it's one of the other hobbies I have.  Been doing it for a long time.  I love restoring those old rides.  And yes, that's me.  I've shown my mug around here before, but it's been a while.  Here I am in a slightly more appropriate setting: http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/MeNKP587.jpg

 

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Posted by pcarrell on Saturday, March 17, 2007 3:44 PM
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PC: I see you made in back from Florida in one piece........I didn't see any mention of any LHS visits, there are some nice places there too, just ask Flip.

No time!  I flew down on Wednsday and did Epcot, Thursday I did Disney, and back to the airport on Friday.  I'm sure they've got some great places, but time was extremely limited.

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Posted by inch53 on Saturday, March 17, 2007 3:25 PM

Afternoon, A GOOD ST. PATTY"S DAY to ye, how bout a green barley pop Janie,

Kinda cool here today, 40 with a N. wind, and a little sun, but still better than you folks in the NE, and the mess ya'll got

DUKE, sure sorry to hear bout your dad passing. Mother n me be keeping ya'll in our thoughts

Dick, glad the stoves working some better, darn things are funny some times. Good to hear your baby sitting job is going to slow down a bunch. Hope all the kids had a nice time and you and the misses get some rest 

OZ, congrads on the DL. A defense driving course in needed anymore with some of the fools out there anymore.

DER, thanks for the pics of the fox. We have a vixen that lives round here we see some, but never with a camera round. She had 4 pups last year, 2 of them were hit on the road. Don't know anything on how the others faired.

PC, glad your trip went well.

LEE, good ya got a girl freind that likes trains. Better be good to her, they be few and far between like that.

JEFF, the paint job looks great. Glad the new shoes are working ok too.

Jerry,  the plan [for now] is a trip up to the Urbana show tomorrow, with a little railfanning on the way. With any luck [and the CFO's willing], I'll get some pics from up that way.

Best get around to some more honey-do's, just to keep her happy for a spell. Catch ya'll laters

inch

 

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Posted by grayfox1119 on Saturday, March 17, 2007 1:41 PM

Good afternoon everyone,  and a HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY to all those who are Irish in some part at least. Still cloudy today and 26.6F with winds at 15 mph from the NE, but the big storm has finally passed. We received 17" of 6+ inches of snow!!! To make matters worse, it changed to sleet and freezing rain near the end, so the snow packed hard, and was the heaviest that we have had to shovel in a loooong time. The snow blower was able to handle and areas where cars or trucks or people had not packed the snow down hard. For the rest, we had to use ice scraper to lift the snow off the tar, then use the blower and/or shovels.

My son and his wife are due back from the Carribean tomorrow, so we have to go over and shovel him out also, as well as my 84 year old neighbor. WOW, I will sleep good tonight.

DER JOHN: How did you guys fair up there in Nova Scotia? It looked as though you might have been on the rain side of the storm, with New Brunswick getting hammered.

JEFF: Did you paint that loco yourself?? If so, that is one hellava nice job mon ami !!!! How are the new shoes working out?

MIKE: The Pellet stove seems to be working Ok right now, no exhaust smells, this is really strange.

PC: I see you made in back from Florida in one piece........I didn't see any mention of any LHS visits, there are some nice places there too, just ask Flip.

CAPE JIM: The secret to getting the little ones to take an afternoon nap is to completely wear them out, then get them comfortable with a bottle of apple juice and a warm blanket, and bingo!!!!! There off to sleepy land. This has worked all 9 days so far. Mom is going to want me to come over every afternoon now to work my magic........it's a Grandfather thing!!!

    Time to get going, talk later guys,

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Posted by Cox 47 on Saturday, March 17, 2007 1:35 PM
Good Afternoon All....Its sunny but not very warm here today looking for warmer temps first part of the week.....I'll have the corned beef and cabage with soda bread and a diet coke...Happy St Patty's day to all...Its my mother-in-laws birthday so the girls are out for dinner to celebrate.....I got my new IC Life Like SW 8 today in the mail..I am very happy with it it runs so much better than my other engines and detail is much better hand rails look much more in scale and it already has automatic couplers....Makes up for the "duds" i picked up recently....Lee....You got a keeper some one to go to train shows can't beat that....PC...Thats a couple of slick rides is that you in picture?....Jeff....Man I need my sunglasses to look at that new KCS engine...I'd hate to try to paint that in HO let alone N...I think I'll stick with the IC's "Henry Ford Black"....Mike...Are you going up to  Urbana for train show? If you do hope you pick up some good deals....Well you all have a great St. Patricks day and a good week end....Jerry
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Posted by JPowell on Saturday, March 17, 2007 11:07 AM

Well all -

  Before I head for the shower and out teh door for some errands, I was reading the 'rail news' over on 'railserve.com' and see that there are a bunch of articles about CSX.

1 - Derailment in late Jan in Rochester NY was caused by a broken rail

2 - FRA discovered defects in 170 CSX railcars @ Baldwin Yard - Jacksonville FL

3 - 8 cars derail on CSX freight in Beaver Cty PA

Seems that CSX is having alot of 'issues' Makes me wish Conrail was still working the tracks in the Northeast instead of CSX and NS

Well, off I go! Take care!

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Posted by JPowell on Saturday, March 17, 2007 11:00 AM
 JimRCGMO wrote:

JP - the big question on the woman topic is: "How does she feel about working on the layout?" You could try taking her by a railfanning location and see if she wants to make out or railfan - if she wants to railfan, you just might have a keeper! Laugh [(-D]

Jim -

  She's the one telling me I need a bigger place to set it up. She's also mentioned that her dad has some train 'stuff' - not sure what, but she thinks it's HO even. Tongue [:P]

JP

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I love you and miss you Mom. Say hi to everyone up there for me. Rest in peace and comfort. Love, John. 29 March 2017

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Posted by pcarrell on Saturday, March 17, 2007 9:09 AM
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Is PC still sleeping in the booth? That is one tired guy - luckily, he didn't take Duke's favorite spot! Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]

I'M UP!  I'M UP!  Man, them kids of mine dragged me around Epcot and Disney like there was no tomorrow!  Wore my butt out!  They had a blast though, so it was worth it!

Well, I've got some reading to do to catch up.  I see Jeff is sporting some fancy new footwear.....looks good!  Reminds me, I've got to get some new shoes too. 

Hey, I found some pics of my old Camaro the other day. I built this up from a pile of parts a few years back. When I was finished with her, she had 425hp and had to have slicks to have any prayer of hooking up. She was fun! Sold her to get the Chevelle though. Now it looks like the Chevelle is on the way out the door. Anyways, here's just a couple of pics of the Camaro.

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/C4.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/C3.jpg

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/C.jpg

And here's the Chevelle.

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Well, I best be off for now. I'll catch up with you all later!

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Saturday, March 17, 2007 8:15 AM

The new KCS paint scheme has hit the rails.

KCS 4650 in revived Southern Belle paint scheme.

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Posted by JimRCGMO on Saturday, March 17, 2007 7:18 AM

Good (St. Patrick's Day) morning, Zoe! Bill's been in, I see (by that luscious stack of donuts in the case there. Did I see a green one in there? Bill must have a little Irish in him. Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg] But this morning, I think I'll go for some waffles with some bacon and a cup of coffee, please.

 

Thanks, Lee!

 LSWrr wrote:

Girl friend and I are going to the NMRA train show in the morning in Kirtland, OH. What could be a better date?  I told her if she behaved I would buy her a tee-shirt and treat her to ice cream, LOL.

Lee

Your girlfriend will go to a train show with you, Lee? Sounds like you have a good one there! Next date, you might see how good she is at laying track. Laugh [(-D]

Paul, after you got the new stove and microwave in, Mary Ann's not happy? Oops [oops] Hmmm... may be time for taking her out to dinner or getting some flowers, perhaps. Definitely want to keep her happy. Hope you have a fun trip to the WGH show today. You might have to hide your purchases (or some of 'em) when you get home, just in case. Careful on making that stuff for others - you might back up into a 'job', if you're not careful, and there'd go the retirement. Shock [:O]

I think we got your weather today, Sue, instead of Paul's. It's 30 F this morning, but then again, we're supposed to hit the low 50's today, so we'll see. Some clouds, but no rain for now.

Laundry to do this morning, but this afternoon I'm going to go by the LHS and see what smaller goodies he may have to interest me. Might get another MRR'ing book (Kalmbach, probably) for reading, and also see if Hobby Lobby or WallyWorld has any interesting vehicles on sale. Can't have my RR's crews walking home after working their shift! Wink [;)]

Is PC still sleeping in the booth? That is one tired guy - luckily, he didn't take Duke's favorite spot! Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]

Well, I'd better get going - quicker that laundry's done, the quicker I can get to the LHS and other stops. Yeah!! [yeah]

 

Blessings on your weekend and St. Patty's Day,

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Posted by rtraincollector on Saturday, March 17, 2007 7:03 AM

Duke sorry to hear it always rough when you lose a parent I've lost both my dad first .

To the rest of you all

HAPPY ST. PATTY'S DAY TO YE ALL

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Posted by wetidlerjr on Saturday, March 17, 2007 4:45 AM

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

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Posted by gear-jammer on Friday, March 16, 2007 10:30 PM

The weather has been opposite of the forcast for the past week.  Yesterday was supposed to be the great day of the week. Ha. It rained.  Today they said 50 and rain. Ha. It hit 70.  What a beautiful day.

I got my tunnel ballasted.  On to the cardboard for the hard shell.

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Posted by LSWrr on Friday, March 16, 2007 9:36 PM

Thanks Paul, it's 20F here right now, we had 3 days of 68F to 75F and now it's snowing and cold.  Wind running at 30 MPH.

Girl friend and I are going to the NMRA train show in the morning in Kirtland, OH. What could be a better date?  I told her if she behaved I would buy her a tee-shirt and treat her to ice cream, LOL.

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Posted by Paul W. Beverung on Friday, March 16, 2007 9:08 PM

Evening Gang: Not to rub it in but yeaterday was 81, sunny, with a light breeze. Today it got cold, 62 sunny and a slightly higher breeze. I feel your pain. Ah the joys of sitting on the front porch in the evening listening to the frogs.

John and I made the trip to OKC today. We left about 7:30am and got back at 6:30pm. We took the back roads for about the first half of the trip to avoid the traffic getting through Ft Worth. After we picked up I-35 we took it to Ramond OK just north of OKC where Cannonball is located. We got his rail and I picked up a hopper kit. In 1.5 inch scale a hopper kit is $460 less trucks and couplers. I'll need a drill press, milling machine, and welder to put it together. Before I assemble it I'm going to make some notes and patterns so I can make some more. They also gave me a set of castings for a simulated leaf spring that goes in there passenger car trucks. It seems that the ones they have been getting from the foundry are bad so I'm going to take this set and make a mold to cast them out of resin. If they like it I may do some for them. I'd also like to do some other large scale castings. I've got molds for brake wheels and gear boxes and roller bearing caps.

Well I guess I'll head for bed. The WGH show is tomorrow in Ft. Worth so I'll be going to it. I hope that I have a home when I get back. I've been pushing it with Mary Ann lately.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Friday, March 16, 2007 8:59 PM
 JimRCGMO wrote:

So, Jeff - when do you get in your dancing shoes? Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]

They don't fit anymore.Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by JimRCGMO on Friday, March 16, 2007 8:46 PM

Good evening, all you snowbirds (and the rest of you, too...). Chloe, a bowl of chili,

some crackers and a glass of milk, plus some cheese and onions on the side. Thanks! Oh, and don't wake up PC; he looks so peaceful there...Zzz [zzz]Zzz [zzz]

Hope those of you in the Northeast and Nova Scotia are all tucked in snug in for the night. It does sound from everyone's forecasts like you'll all be getting a tad bit of the white stuff over the weekend. Shock [:O] Fire up those stoves, if you got 'em!... 

Hey, OzJim, you still don't want to guess wrong on your gas. I've known gas gauges to be off just enough that some friends have ended up walking a ways to their nearest gas station. Good to hear you'll be taking the defensive driving course. Thumbs Up [tup]

Dick, I was thinking that you might be sleeping pretty soundly at nights the past few days. Good that the tyke is worn out in time for his nap (not you - your grandson! Smile,Wink, & Grin [swg] ) How many hours until his folks come to get him? (not that anyone might be tracking that...)

 GMTRacing wrote:

It snowed a bit today.

Gee whiz, JR - did you have to use the front of your car as a snow plow? Wink [;)] Yeah, I'd say it snowed a bit. I guess you have pretty good traction (if you'll pardon the pun...) on that thing. Thanks for the pics of your Stone Co. shed - looks like I may have to add a stone foundation under the walls (or something else to raise them) for my SW7, SW9/1200. Wouldn't hurt for clearance on the 44 ton that I have, either, from the looks of things.

 jeffrey-wimberly wrote:

Laugh [(-D]Doc says these shoes aren't for dancing.Laugh [(-D]

So, Jeff - when do you get in your dancing shoes? Whistling [:-^]Whistling [:-^]

JP - the big question on the woman topic is: "How does she feel about working on the layout?" You could try taking her by a railfanning location and see if she wants to make out or railfan - if she wants to railfan, you just might have a keeper! Laugh [(-D]

Glad it's the weekend, Yeah!! [yeah] and that's all I'm going to say about that one. 

Hope everyone has a good'un and gets lots done on the layout (except for Dick, who'll be getting his work in after SuperGrandson heads home...).

Jim in Cape Girardeau (where contrary to the prevailing trend, it isn't supposed to snow this weekend)

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Posted by pcarrell on Friday, March 16, 2007 8:05 PM
Hey all!  Back from my trip!  It was great, but man, am I beat!  Plane was delayed for hours due to the weather some of you folks are having.  For right now, I'm about to pass out!  I'll catch up with you all later, OK?
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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Friday, March 16, 2007 8:01 PM
 GMTRacing wrote:

   Jeff - once you break those new shoes in you can go out dancin' no?

  

Laugh [(-D]Doc says these shoes aren't for dancing.Laugh [(-D]

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Posted by GMTRacing on Friday, March 16, 2007 7:43 PM

It snowed a bit today.

The only trouble with running track through the stone shed is the door is only 2 1/8" high or just over 14 horribly oversized feet so the only thing that will fit is a flat car, hopper or gondola and the 44 tonners after you account for the track height.

As you can see there isn't much clearance. Big Smile [:D]J.R.

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Posted by JPowell on Friday, March 16, 2007 7:16 PM
 JimRCGMO wrote:

Good afternoon, Zoe - I'll have a Pepper and a bowl of that broccoli cheese soup please, with a chunk of that little whole wheat loaf. Dinner [dinner]

 JPowell wrote:

Jim -

  It's called 'women!'

Ah, that's what it is, JP! Smile [:)] Sounds like progress to me... (but maybe I forgot - it's been a while)Wink [;)] Oh yeah, good luck on your physical next week!

Well, it may sound like progress to you, but to me, it's only partial. Most of it will be when I move to a new and bigger apartment this fall so I can build my layout!

Duke -

  As a member of the Armed Forces, I am truely saddened by your dad's passing. Our "hero's from the past" are fading quickly nowadays. Seems everytime I look, one of my co-workers (member of our Base Honor Guard) is leaving the office for a funeral detail. And they are mostly WW2 vets at that. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family duing this time of sadness.

Well all, as Dick pointed out earlier, Heavy Snow Warnings are in effect for most of eastern NY ans western MA as well as parts of VT and NH. Our 'guesstimators started out yesterday morning saying no more than 4" max. Last night it was 3-6" max. This morning it was 6-8 and then in about a 2 hour time span, it was 10+ and we're supposed to be on the western fringe of the HEAVY stuff!Shock [:O]

Oh well, time for some Dinner [dinner]

Take care!

//signed// John Powell President / CEO CNY Transportation Corp (fictional)

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Hunter - When we met in January of 2000, you were just a 6 week old pup who walked his way into this heart of mine as the only runt in the litter who would come over to me. And today, I sit here and tell you I am sorry we had to put you down. It was the best thing for you and also the right thing to do. May you now rest in peace and comfort. Love, Dad. 8 June 2010

I love you and miss you Mom. Say hi to everyone up there for me. Rest in peace and comfort. Love, John. 29 March 2017

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Posted by TrainFreak409 on Friday, March 16, 2007 5:31 PM

Howdy howdy. Cowboy [C):-)]

I'm in a pretty good mood today. During second mod in school, which is always fun because my girlfriend is in the same class, an announcement was made telling everyone that school was closing early due to inclimate weather. So I got to spend a full mod with her, and then leave school early.

It's still snowing here...Supposed to build up about 4" over night supposedly. I can't remember the last time that we got snow so late. I do know that one year we got snow in April, so this isn't anything quite extraordinary for Maryland.

J DER: Dust bunnies won't be much of a problem, since there is about 4.5 feet of space beneath the bunk bed. And I'm going to keep my room clean this time (I swearSmile,Wink, & Grin [swg]), so hopefully, dust won't be attracted to my dwellings. I really gotta plan out what I'll be doing with the layout though.

Well, I think I'm out for the moment, I'll be hanging around.

See y'all later. Cowboy [C):-)]

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Posted by james saunders on Friday, March 16, 2007 4:18 PM

Dick,DerJohn,JimCG,J.R...

 I really appreciate the well wishes and tips on driving. I'm going to do a defensive driving course, sometime this year.

The popular misconception is that once you leave town in Oz you don't have another fuel stop for 1000km. This is really only true in Far North Western Queensland, and the Northern territory, or if your crossing the nullabor plain. All the coastal routes are populated with fuel stops.

 

 

Oz 

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Posted by Attaboy on Friday, March 16, 2007 3:46 PM

Afternoon everyone.  I had a late breakfast and nothing since then, Chloe, so how about a big plate of spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread.  And a salad with french dressing on the side.

Finished installing the new lights in the garage.  Went from two four foot flourescent lights to four eight foot lights.  I can actually see to work out there now.

Wouldn't you know it, two day after my lawn tractor is serviced it starts snowing.  The weather guessers were originally calling for 2 to 4 inches, then 3 to six inches, the last guesstament I heard was for up to ten inches before it ends tomorrow morning.

Duke, condolences on the passing of your father.  My father died almost seven years ago hardly a day goes by that I don't think of him even now.

Going to eat now, see you later.

Age is an accident of birth, being young or old is a state of mind

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