Chief- It was funny that you mentioned Lake Charlevoix. I placed in the trout tournament up there a couple times.
My cabin is on the shores of Houghton Lake, Michigan’s largest inland lake. Houghton Lake is about 20,000 acres. My parents have taken me to the area for vacations on and off since I was a kid. In 2005 my wife and I purchased the cabin, its a small 950 sq foot two bedroom place, has a nice big country kitchen with a table for 10. The cabin also has a detached garage where I keep all my toys, boat, golf cart and snowmobiles. The Garage is finished with its own kitchen and even a 3/4 bathroom. In the summer I have little reason to leave my garage…all the garage “Up Nawth” needs is some trains…
SJ- Last time you were over at WB’s do you recall if they have any of the TMCC cranes with boom cars? Can’t decide if I want to put in a 282 or one of the TMCC Cranes on the layout…I think the TMCC Crane would be more fun as you can move it about the layout.
Buckeye- I enjoyed your Michigan story… My sister got married on Mackinac Island last July.
Brutus- Stop by and pick me up… feel better today then I have in weeks… Lets go for a ride on that machine…
Wow ! What a late comeback victory for the Longhorns.
I still can’t get over Utah’s victory against 'Bama. Upset you say? I say no way - Utah clearly was the better team coming in and going away. It was particularly gratifying seeing Barry Switzer eating crow at halftime easpecially after he spoke disparagingly of the Utah players at the top of the broadcast. Who’s your daddy now, Barry? And how about the Pac-10 teams in post season play? 5 wins and no losses to lead all other conferences in the post season bowl bonanza. We out here on the left coast are busting.
Morning! I’ve gotta FULL DAY today: radio show from 5A-10A, TV interview 11A-12Noon, a meeting at Camp Ta-Kum-Ta (http://www.takumta.org) at 1PM (who knows for how long?) and Deacons tonight at 7PM.
Gee, the sun hasn’t come up today. It is all black and dreary outside. People are huddling around fires built in 55 gal cans trying to keep warm. Two skinny dogs are fighting over a bone. Sirens are wailing. Woe is me, the dreaded Buckeye misery has returned to Buckeyeland. The world is coming to an end!!!
It is freezing rain, sleet, snow all at the same time in SE Indiana. If it had been my turn to drive today, I would not be at work, but we made it in. This is the kind of weather that makes people want to live in Indiana…not! Went to the Y early last night, hoping to have the rest of the evening to myself. Instead, watched “Antiques Roadshow” with wife and played euchre with her, Lucas and his best friend. Maybe tonight I will have some time to run trains. Lucas goes back to school on Sunday. Work is what I do to pay for IRL races, soccer games, and trains (to answer the Chief’s question). Condolences to Buckeye and other Ohiozo people. Relaxing ride in the Tardis last night. I had the regular fare on the dining car last night. I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning. Rushing to get to lake house [waiting for Frankie]. Back tonight. Sending a loaf of bread to my close buddy Buckeye. [:-^] Cloduy, raining and turning cooler. Have a good one.
Morning all. Listened to the Big Game last evening whilst working on re-wiring parts of the layout. Too bad for OSU as they played well and all that’ll be remembered is another Big 10 loss. Grey and dark with lake-effect snow here in the Loop. Streetlights still on. Got my first class tonight so a long day. Figured out one block but ran out of lock-ons to tackle another section. Sure was nice to work on it anyway as bride was at a meeting. Beats watching TV. I’m still an evangelist though for AT&T’s U-verse TV. Works well and is inexpensive. Hope Roy’s back is better and Dennis’ med procedure goes well. Don, that’s called ‘bouncing the eyes away’ - amazing the physiological changes that occur when the red light goes on.
MichRR714 - I have both 282 and the TMCC Crane and Boom car on my layout. The 282 TMCC gantry crane is setup to be run via the CAB-1/2 as well as the control box that comes with the unit. The kids love to play with this as they can pickup the scrap metal that lays in the yard and put it in the gondolas that sit in the yard. Eventually when I get the yard tracks powered I’ll be able to move the trains out for them! The Crane and Boom car I reserve for my enjoyment and that of older visitors… Just have to find a place on the layout to ‘park’ them…
Actually, MTH released the set the after OSU won the MNC… it would seem the set has been a curse because they haven’t won a Bowl game since! - Sorry Buckeye, Wes, et al.
Up to 78 again. Got my CTT after being away for 2 weeks and scanned through it. Looks good!
Not much going on besides work, had to get to the HS basketball game, as the princess was dancing. Fortunatly, she was done at half time (Girls Varsity game) and we were home by 9:30. I brought my ear plugs and CTT to amuse me. Of course, I put it down when it was time for her dance.
In as far as this college sport thing goes, I USUALLY am out on it. Don’t really care. HOWEVER, in defence of my NORHTERN brothers in OHZIO… I will come with a little help.
It seems that there was this game in the PAPA JOHNS BOWL (of all things) and the Scarlet Knights of RUTGERS UNIVERSITY (on the banks of the Raritan River) kicked some wolfpack butt. North Carolina State or some such school. SO, mark one for the Yankee Team from New Jersey!
At with that I’ll say adieu for now…and remind y’all that the Devils invade Raleigh tonight to face the Hurricanes.
Should be a good game.
Charlie first so I don’t forget. I am going to WBs tomorrow an will see what he has in stock. My experience has been the 282 crane has far more play value for young ones. the crane and boom car are delicate and need an adult hand or serious repairs will be in order.
Its overcast this morning in the 20s, lite snow expected for the next day and a half. No biggie. I should be coming home from WBs tomorrow with the new Lionel GG1 set. I would have passed on it but I wanted the cars and the price was to good for me to say no. A weakness of mine. I will check in tonite…TTFN…S.J.