Ryan: We just purchased a LG 42" plasma T.V. We payed $A1750 and it has HD built in, We bought the same time we bought cable and we got the Plasma because when watching action such as Sport and movies, it responds better than an LCD. The LG had the brightest screen and had the most features, but also great value, I would reccomend the LG. If you will be watching lots of sport and action movies, Plasma is the way to go. One thing though, we would NEVER go back to a conventional T.V.
Btw guys thanks for the comments on the layout progress.
Oz
James, Brisbane Australia
Modelling AT&SF in the 90s
One other thing, guys, for my new layout, i'm going DCC!! I'm going to be purchasing the NCE powercab as it's the complete system for $A265 and a few decoders, I don't need anything more because I've got a fairly small layout.
Looks like we need a bump here. I will do the honors with the threat that I'll be starting a new page. If I do have at it and enjoy. Nothing for me as we are getting ready for bed. I hear the UP going by.
I'll say Good Night and I'll see you all tomorrow.
LSWrr wrote: Jim, Good for you, my GF works at the Red Cross (She's a vampire, LOL) I never knew how short they are this time of year.JPowell, did you get the pictures of the engine shop I sent you?
Jim, Good for you, my GF works at the Red Cross (She's a vampire, LOL) I never knew how short they are this time of year.
JPowell, did you get the pictures of the engine shop I sent you?
Lee -
Got the photos of the Engine Shop...add it to my pile I'm gonna offload from you. I'll shoot you a email later this week about the others and discuss particulars. I saw some rolling stock I'd like from the RIP track and I'm still leaning towards taking those 2 GE ConRail Units off your hands as well. Look for it sometime Thursday evening or during the day Friday. At teh same time, I'll pack up the items you want from my collection.
JP
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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
inch53 wrote: Mornin, irish Coffee please Floe Cold n damp ou, we've got a foggy mist out, temp 33, lookng for temps to drop below freezing this afternoon. May be an icey drive home this evening JP, the layouts looking great. I like those CSX engines, thats what I see here everyday. I saw a different paint schem on one the other day, it was all light grey with yellow CSX letters. Might have still been in primer.OZ, looks like some progress on the new layout, keep us updated on how it's going.Yea the Colts won, man I sure hate that. All our local tv comes out IND. and they started in with the bull as soon as the game was over. OH, well at least DA Bears won.No plans for the day, gonna have kids. did get the retaining walls made and one installed, now waiting on the glue to dry good. Best get on ta choresinch
Mornin, irish Coffee please Floe
Cold n damp ou, we've got a foggy mist out, temp 33, lookng for temps to drop below freezing this afternoon. May be an icey drive home this evening
JP, the layouts looking great. I like those CSX engines, thats what I see here everyday. I saw a different paint schem on one the other day, it was all light grey with yellow CSX letters. Might have still been in primer.
OZ, looks like some progress on the new layout, keep us updated on how it's going.
Yea the Colts won, man I sure hate that. All our local tv comes out IND. and they started in with the bull as soon as the game was over. OH, well at least DA Bears won.
No plans for the day, gonna have kids. did get the retaining walls made and one installed, now waiting on the glue to dry good. Best get on ta chores
inch
Inch -
The layout? What layout? Where?????
The photos are from the local CSX yard here in my area. Or are you referring to the photos on my Railimages account that I posted over the weekend???????
Anyway, as for my layout...eh...let's not go there right yet. I have bigger things that need to be resolved before I go to that area again (ie divorce, would like to buy a house instead of renting an apartment, have to find a new home for the bird (neighbors are starting to complain about it cause it now wakes up at 430am when I do and goes nonstop chirping till I leave at 545 for work))
Well guys, and gals for that matter...Have a good evening.
Hi, Gang, I will take a iced tea this evening, please.
We are back in our normal weather trend here in the Pacific Northwest. That means I should work outside a little. Wednesday will be my only work day in the next 2 weeks. Layout time.
I am working on my first water project. I am using Woodland Scenics realistic water. It is hard to be patient between layers. The first layer almost totally disappeared. Is that normal? I was thinking that I have done 2 layers, but in reality, I have 3 layers and will need at least one more.
Well, back to the layout.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Good morning ! from Indiana.
01-23-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good morning sleepy heads, where is everyone this morning....just me and Indiana Jones here this morning...JEFF !!!!!! Get UP JEFF...RYAN....you'll be late for work..DUKE, you can't take your bike to work in this cold and snowy weather!!!! ( Faye told me to say that Duke...sorry )
This morning I am off to my favorite LHS with my daughter, she is treating me to a BD gift ( 26th )!!!! So, we will off to breakfast first, then to Warren, Ma to Tucker's, and a nice visit with Robert Buck, the owner and great RR historian.
DER JOHN, LUC & FERGIE : Get ready guys, we have a big Arctic blast headed straight for us, and by Thursday night we will have a THREE (3) dog night. The temps will be below 0F (-17C)!!! And, the storm that will brush us on Thursday, "may" nail you with snow as it does a left hook off the coast of Nova Scotia. Bring your wood supply in from the shed.
Morning, Zoe - are those guys awake yet? HEY JEFF! RYAN! WAKE UP!! Maybe you could start an IV drip of some of your stronger coffee for them, Zoe - might stir them a little.
Just a quick cup and a donut to go for me. That, and any and all from those so inclined. I may be moving on very short notice, and not sure where the rent and deposit for another place will be coming from (some creative juggling of bills, maybe). I'll just say that the landlord and I are having differences of opinions, and you know who wins those... Would like it better if he'd be a bit more flexible in working this matter out. Ah well,...
Uh, Zoe, I may be doing dishes on a regular basis, since looks like breakfast is on me today.
Blessings,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Good morning and top 'o' the day to all of ye.
So nice of you to buy, Jim.Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 1/23/2007
Sundown Fire Dept., Station 23 Wind Chill: 37°FHumidity: 79%Dew Point: 35°F So Far TodayHigh: 43°FLow: 41°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 8mph NNE High: 50 °FLow: 39 °F
Today High: 50 Mostly cloudy. A 30 percent chance of rain in the afternoon. Highs around 50. North winds around 10 mph.
Tonight Low: 40 Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of rain. Lows around 40. Light and variable winds. Bacon and eggs for me today if you plaese.
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
That looks pretty good Jeff!
Chloe, an order of the eggs and bacon please! Yes, coffee, thanks!
So whats on the calender for everyone today?
Morning Gang: Let's see. What's on for today. I'll be working on retirement. !0 days and counting.
JimCG: Bummer on that having to move. At least the layout is not nailed down.I hope that you fiind a place soon and it's better then this one.
Zoe, I'll go easy on Jim. Just a cup of coffee for me.
Well I'd better get back to the shop. One of the guys just brought me a little maching job. It'll make the time go.
See you all later.
pcarrell wrote: That looks pretty good Jeff!Chloe, an order of the eggs and bacon please! Yes, coffee, thanks!So whats on the calender for everyone today?
Coffee. The bacon and eggs look great.
My layout plans for today include finishing my ponds (If this ends up being my last layer), ground goop for a talus slope, and primer on some cowboys and their horses.
Larry is stopping by on his way to Bellingham this afternoon. I had better show some progress on my little corner of the world. Photo shots have been delaying progress. Oh, well. That happens.
Later, Sue
Good Morning!
That hot breakfast really looks good, but I'll have some Kashi cereal with fresh blueberries, and getting the benefits of some high fiber and antioxidants with the fresh blueberries.
Thanks Jim and Dick for the wake up call! Sorry I missed the early birds! I've just been busy first thing this morning at work, researching an issue with one of our customer's access to the network.
I also want to thank Dick, LUPO, Philip, and James for all the great HDTV information. Your valuable experience is a great assistance for us with making the decision points on selection of a new HDTV. Also, thanks Dick for the email, lots of good info from the CES post show article, it will be interesting to get to see some of those new Samsung LED DLP models slated for release in QTR1 of 2007.
Cheers,
Ryan
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Just some coffee for me darlin
We got a little sun right now, guess I best enjoy it. Weather guesser's are talking snow flurries comin in tonight, maybe having an inch on the ground by Thursday morning.
JP,,, sorry, I was thinking you had a lay out. Photos still look great.
DICK,,, hope ya has a good with your daughter and the LHS
JIM CG,,,, sorry to hear bout the landlord problems, sure hope you get things worked out, or at least find a better place.
SUE,, looking forward for some photos of your water work.
FARGO,,, Yes DA BEARS made the big show, but don't count it as won. The same questions still come up as last Sunday, with how well they play. Like Grossman's record, will the defense hold the whole game or will they lay down the second half, like some of the other teams that's play the Colts. They may have got all the eggs in the basket, but they haven't made it home yet
It might get interesting though if the BEARS play like the days of the black n blue leagues
No kids today or tomorrow, so planning on some time on the layout and working on a wood project out in the shed. Ya'll have a good day.
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Just stopping by for a cup of mocha to go, Zoe. Looked like the TD might be slipping down page one, so bump!
Hey guys... The Patriots lost!!!!! %$#@ Colts!!!!!
by hey I went to see the doc. I've had a signis infection for about a month & half. now I'm jacked up on meds... Hoopee... NOT!!! no swimming for at least 5 weeks.. maybe.. I'm still going to go 2 practis but for only an hour..poolwater can do wounders.. not that I drink poolwater all the time... I'm still going to swim meets. I need a 26.06 for my 50 freestyle to go to NEW ENGLANDS!!! BEST OF THE BEST swimmers from all over New Engalnd go if they have qualifying times.
now then I also got a haircut. nice and short. a Buzz cut if you ask.
enjoy these.....
Good afternoon everyone......just got back froma great day with my daughter. It started this morning with a nice breakfast on the way to Tucker's Hobbies in Warren, Ma, my favorite LHS. I dropped a "C" note on some Atlas Steam Era series cars ( milk cars, tankers, box ). In talking with the owner, I found out that CSX is going to be running three (3) 80 tanker car trains a week from the midwest Ethanol refineries, to Worcester, Ma, where the Providence and Worcester RR will take the cars on to Providence, RI to the processing plant. My guess is, the processing plant will mix the Ethanol with Gasolene to produce E85 fuel, which is mandated for all cars to start using now. So that will increase the train traffic by three more long trains per week !!!!! Great railfaning shots!!
Then my daughter and I went to Palmer, Ma, the hotspot of New England, as she had never seen the old Palmer RR station which is now a very nice restaurant called the Steaming Tender ( what else right guys? ) Palmer was once the home of SEVEN railroads, now it home to FOUR railroads that cross the Diamond.
RYAN: Glad you found the info useful, keep us updated on what YOU find, it might help others down the road.
MIKE: Does CSX run near your location? If so, you might see those 80 Ethanol tanker car trains run east to Massachusetts. Thanks for thoughts on day with my daughter. As you can imagine, being my only daughter along with three sons.....well, lets just say she is the "apple of my eye".
We haven't seen Der John in the Diner yet today, I think they are frozen-in up there in Nova Scotia.
Later,
Evening all,
Wal-Mart Alert!
1:87th scale military vehicles, cars, caterpillar earth moving equipment, john deer tractors, and NASCARs. $3 each.
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
ModelTrainLover wrote:
Hey! The Belfast & Moosehead Lake rides again!
Hey Sue, how about some pics of the water work?
Hey, Lee - on the Wally-World alert, check the cast metal aisle and their clearance area, too! Our Wal-Mart has cars for under $2, car with one of those 2-wheel trailers for under $3, and that includes some 55 and 57 Chevys, 50's Corvette, '59 Porsche convertibles and some more recent cars at those prices!
Better get down and check over your Wally's selection quick. Another Wal-Mart in our area had VW buses, too.
Blessings and a great afternoon (in about 5 minutes, getting better!),
LSWrr wrote: Evening all,Wal-Mart Alert!1:87th scale military vehicles, cars, caterpillar earth moving equipment, john deer tractors, and NASCARs. $3 each.
I found some 1:87 vans at Wal-Mart today on the clearance rack. 50 cents each! I snagged 4 of them. I like the graphic on one of them, the other three are getting the nail polish removere treatment tonight.
pcarrell wrote:Hey Sue, how about some pics of the water work?
Philip and inch, This is a photo from yesterdays work. I applied another layer today, but will need at least another that I will do on Thursday. The cowboys are bathing. I still need to paint the horses and find some bushes to tie them to. I will do some water trickling down the face of the rock when the pond is at the right level.
What's for dinner? How about meatballs on pasta?
You guys ever see a drive like this? This is the chassis of a 30 year old Bachmann I just converted to DCC. Yes, that's an open frame motor. What company made it? I have no idea. The chassis fram is two pieces, upper and lower, similar to todays Bachmann's, the drive line is somewhat similar to Athearn. Keep in mind that this was made in Germany in the 70's.
gear-jammer wrote: pcarrell wrote:Hey Sue, how about some pics of the water work?Philip and inch, This is a photo from yesterdays work. I applied another layer today, but will need at least another that I will do on Thursday. The cowboys are bathing. I still need to paint the horses and find some bushes to tie them to. I will do some water trickling down the face of the rock when the pond is at the right level.What's for dinner? How about meatballs on pasta?Sue
Wouldn't hurt for those cowboys to get a bit more sun, would it?
Seriously, it looks great! That little mini-scene adds a lot of life to an area that most people skip over.
I think one of them might need a handlebar moustashe though!
Oh, and dinners on Jim!