Love that Southern Gentleman !!!
Hi, all. Thought I’d pop in a minute. It’s been a busy summer so I’ve not had much time to visit the coffee pot. I’m sure everyone else has a lot going on, too. Maybe I’ll get back into trains when the weather cools off.
Had a great time today having lunch with Chief and Dennis - we had about three hours to visit. Wish it could have been longer. We took the nickle tour of downtown Prattville (which didn’t take long! [;)] ). Dennis got our picture together, which I’m sure he’ll post soon. (Hint! Hint!)
Hope everyone is well. Until later!
As Chief mentioned, it was a good time getting together with the CTT Southern Division. Dr. John is first rate. Chief, I emailed some photos to you. I would have included the shots of the mill, but for some reason, computer does not like to send more than a shot or two at a time. As for Prattville, it is a nice place. Lots of old, southern style charm. The mill I mentioned is right on the banks of the river and was built way back before the war of northern agression. I took some photos as I think it would be great to model for the layout.
John B., welcome back. I have not had a chance to check the last few days of posts, so I have not read yours yet, but will go back and read. It is great to have you back on. Your quick wit and humor are a blessing, and much appreciated.
I will pray for all needs, but I will have to go back and read the last few days worth of posts. Y’all know how to keep things busy here. Usually, the summer months bring a slow down. Guess everyone is staying indoors with the high temps. outside.
God Bless,
Dennis
Chief, Nothing personal about leaving the phone off. In my profession, I seem to get called quite a bit. When I go to be with friends and I am not on call, the phone goes off, as does the pager. Both were safe in the car. Timing is everything, and while Chief and Dr. John were in the process of making final plans, I called on the other line. Anyway, great to catch up.
Dennis
PS: Doug, glad you are safe and were able to control your stop. I had a similar incident about 50 yards before getting on Card Sound Rd. going to the Florida Keys. For those who have not been, this particular road is a two lane with no shoulder. If you go off the road, you are in the mangroves…alligator country[:O]
My brother came to my house today due to his girl friend going out of town. His face has gone down alot, probably 90%, and looks like he only had a few scratches now. I just thought telling yall his condition was more imporatant that our social affairs. [:)]
Glad he is doing well. You really have a way with words .
Thanks, John
Thanks John, though I dont really understand your second comment, is it good or bad? [;)]
Well Grovecity earned its nick name of Grovetucky today I went to Crackerbarrel to eat and was suprised to see the local Bluegrass musicians play out on the porch and there was a big crowed there to hear the music and to eat which made my day as I have been going to a church 3rd friday of the month to hear bluegrass and get a free meal well I did not go this time and missed it but today made up for it[{(-_-)}]
The meal was not free today, I had the oldtimers breakfest which included a small bowl of grits which I added sweetner to before they were edible[dinner]
Oh and a hot blond woman sat down next to me out on the porch and keep looking at me side ways and texting on her phone[swg]…maybe I had a hugh bugger hanging from my nose or something[%-)]
THE GREAT SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN:
Good night
Great pic, Chief - looks like you guys had a nice visit!
Jefelectric - my wife yells at me for feeding Chewy peanut butter and pieces of cheese or burgers etc. I mentioned the icecream and she said some places have special icecream cones for dogs??? I’m gonna have to check into that!
Well, had a pretty good time at the wedding. Got there at 1PM and started ushing… They are Catholic, but went for the short version of the wedding, which only took about an hour. My baby sister is an opera singer/teacher and her husband was a jazz guitarist, so they had plenty of music at the church and at the reception. This was at a different country club. Had greens with pecans and bacon for a salad, then beef Wellington with a potato, and then a tiny sliver of cake (very disappointing!). Got a good visit with some cousins and aunt and uncle again. My brother and I started singing along to some Beatles songs the “background pianist” guy was playing which gave him a big thrill and mortified our kids! Our whole table was clapping and singing along pretty soon and having a great time - everybody else thought we were nuts. Then the Soulard Blues Band started up and they were good, but there was only about a 20 by 20 ft dance area for 200 people?! Anyway, danced with my daughter while my son and wife did a turn, then got out about 8:30 after saying goodbye to some folks.
Welcome, Scott!
John - Hop on a fast freight and get over here, 'cause we have mint chocolate icecream in the freezer! YUM!
Brent - I decided against getting another black 1688. I will probably look for a gray one at York.
Not sure he is open Monday. I think just Tues. to Saturday.
Take care,
Mitch
Morning Folks,
Up early for a Sunday Morning. Been playing on the internet and checking on the forum. Have to go make a fresh pot. Today we will head to DC after church to help our son finish moving into his apartment near American University. Have to take him a few more things and then take his truck to my brothers house. My brother lives close to the MARC rail commuter line from DC to Baltimore, and is not terribly far from the Greenbelt DC Metro stop.
Take care,
Mitch
Mornin’ all! Yep
a morning person.
Scott Welcome! As you know any friend of John…
is subject to great scrutiny. 
Kidding, we won’t hold John against you.
The Armada Fair was great fun yesterday. 2-1/2 year old wanted to ride the kiddie scrambler all by herself…she loved it. Yep the first ride o’ the day was the train. She went on most rides by herself…except the big slide. Dad went on the big slide with her, she’s still too short. My sister had their nephew for the day, about the same age as mine, they had great fun together. Finally someone her own age to play with.
Brisket turned out ok…smoker heat element was giving me fits…IT’S FIXED NOW!
Kurt
Morning all,
A finer group of folks would be hard to find. If any of you in Southern Ohio, call me, my bride sets a fine meal.
Started working on the 785 coaler last night that my friend gave me. After untangling the cable, it took right off. Some minor cleaning and it is ready for the table
Got to go
Jim
THREE OF MY FAVORITE GREAT SOUTHERN GENTLEMEN:
Glad you guys got together and had a good time.
Good morning from New England. Fall like temps here this weekend and it feels kinda nice. My B&M boxcar conversion project has gone bad. The decals are still visible under several coats of gloss and flat clear. Perhaps I should strip it and make it into the first annual OTTS club car.
Busy day today. Have a nice Sunday all.
Doug M. best wishes for a speedy recovery. Sorry to hear that you are in pain. As long as your eye heales properly, it’s all worth it.
Jim
Good Morning from Blueberryhill…
It is a cool, sunny 58 degrees. Rain missed us this morning. Going up to 78, today with a chance of a thundershower.
Today, I have a few things to do, but nothing major. If the weather hold good, then I’ll be outside enjoying it. If not, I will run trains this afternoon. I need to do some dusting in the train room again. Not much else new on the train scene. Trying to fill the piggy bank for the October Show in Berea. Will be there on the 6th. Anybody else going ??
Dining car is rolling in. Time for breakfast. Later.
Y’all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
Good Morning Everyone !!
Nice picture, looks like they had a nice time !! [:)]
Chuck : keep piling it in the kitty for the train show in Oct. I’ll be there & even have the day off before !! [(-D]
Hope everyone has a nice day !!
Thanks, John
Morning everyone. Quick stop by on way to church. Got home and got plenty of rest for a change. Needed it as I am on call this week. I have some work to get done around the house this afternoon. Hope to get some train time in later.
Jim F., don’t feed a dog regular ice cream. They do indeed have a special ice cream for dogs called “Frosty Paws”. Usually it is found in the “Specialty ice cream section”. Dogs can’t digest regular ice cream properly.
Doug, have a speedy recovery with the eye.
God Bless,
Dennis
Mornin’ boys. Looks like Doug M. has sent us his rainy weather from Chicago.
mitchie - Thanks for the fresh brew. You’re too good to me. Those cats that close up the joint kill me with just adding new grounds…[xx(]
broadyt.c.g.—>[#welcome]. Question: does csxt30 help himself to your thermos and lunchbox like he does everybody else here…? The man eats like he has a tateworm…
Chief- Looks like you fellows had a nice gathering. Glad to see you made it out of the swamp.
Good Morning All from NE Ohio
where its a cool 60 deg with it being a cloudy, rainy day. [sigh]
We have been very busy working at the museum with adding track to the 3rd leg of the O gauge layout. As of today, we have one loop (still only temp track) running on all three legs. It takes over 4 minutes at full speed to make one lap around the layout.
And work is well under way on the S gauge part of the layout also!
Today we will start bending some of the GG track that we have for 072 curves.