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    Saturday Again - Hooray

    Good morning everyone, Larry, it's pretty chilly on this side of the state, too, although I'm mighty glad to look out and still see grass in stead of that dreaded snow. I think I'll just have one of those unlicked chocolate donuts and a cuppa this morning, then I'll spend a little while...
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    Halloween Week at the Blue Note

    Well hi, y'all, it's good to get in out of the cold! Mr. Corraler, I'd be might proud to try out a plate o' that spaghetti and maybe a glass of that "special" cider. What little heart I got needs a bit o' warming, you know? Say, them's some mighty neat costumes you folks is wearing...
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    It's Wednesday, Have A Donut Or 2 & A Cup Or 3

    Howdy Hi y'all, Dadgum it Nelson, if you wasn't right! I took off my shoes and smelt my socks and you're right - they flat out stink! I guess I'm gonna have to change them socks even though they're only 6 months old.:p Reckon I'll have one of them there English muffins, 'specially if...
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    N Scale Plan - Your Thoughts, Please?

    Gary and Tyson, One of my first procurements as I began to assemble equipment for the railroad was a digital camera. It isn't of the fine quality many of you have, I know, but I think it will do. I will definitely be keeping you up on developments! Thanks again for your help and...
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    N Scale Plan - Your Thoughts, Please?

    Well, in case you thought I wasn't listening, here's the latest iteration of the track plan. All of your advice has been very helpful, and I have really appreciated it. As you will see, I have incorporated many of your suggestions. I plan to operate the railroad as a point-to-loop, rather...
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    It's Only Tuesday? Bummer! Come Have A Cup.

    Hi John! Slowly, one by one we RR-L derelicts come drifting in to this safe haven. I'll second Mr. Feedwater's comments regarding the nature of the gang here. They're top quality, so you will fit right in. Hey guys, what's happened to the Blue Note? The Health Department people didn't...
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    What do you like best

    Gary, I'm with the rest of 'em - post that track plan, please. As those of you who have waded through my verbose, wordy, and otherwise lengthy posts on the Track Planning forum already know, I favor point-point if space permits. However, I see a real need for having some provision for...
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    It's Only Tuesday? Bummer! Come Have A Cup.

    Mornin' all, 'Tis a beautiful morning in northeast Ohio, although the forecast is for rain. Let's appreciate what we've got while we've got it, no? Just time for a quick cup this morning. I've already spent a bit of time over on the Track Planning forum writing another response to the...
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    N Scale Plan - Your Thoughts, Please?

    Tyson, I sincerely hope I didn't offend you in any way by poking fun at the idea of "coddling engineers" or by suggesting that your changes resulted in a "sparse" track plan. I very much appreciate your knowledge and experience, as well as your eagerness to help. Your suggestion about...
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    N Scale Plan - Your Thoughts, Please?

    Sorry to be so long in getting back to you folks. We had company over for dinner this evening, and they just left. Many, many thanks to each of you for your well-thought out suggestions, and thank you, Tyson, for your welcoming comments. I feel very much at home. Gary, in answer to a...
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    It's Baaack, Monday That Is. Sit A Spell And Have A Cup.

    Phil, your suggestion worked out just fine, thanks again, and I have posted a new thread in the Track Planning forum that includes a jpg of the plan I have developed. The thread is "N Scale Plan - Your thoughts, Please?" I would very much appreciate any of you folks taking a look at it and...
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    N Scale Plan - Your Thoughts, Please?

    I will appreciate any criticism and suggestions you folks are willing to give me regarding this plan. It is N scale, the overall length is 12 feet, the depth in the wide area is 30 inches, and the depth on the left (yard) side is 12 inches. The concept is of a point to point branch line, with...
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    It's Baaack, Monday That Is. Sit A Spell And Have A Cup.

    Good morning Nelson and everyone, I'll have a chocolate covered donut and a cup of coffee, if you please. As Larry says, it's a chilly morning in Ohio, but considering how the Browns game turned out yesterday, it isn't a bad Monday. Layout planning is proceeding, and thanks to Phil I hope...
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    This week at the Blue Note!

    Hi Dave and all the rest of y'all, I don't reckon I'll have any of that beef stew tonight, bein' as how the missus done fed it to me twicet already this week. And I fear you're right about that there Alaska Amber beer, it's way too pricey for me. So if'n ya don't mind I'll just have one...
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    This week at the Blue Note!

    David, wasn't there a line in there, "from the land of pines, lofty balsams..."? Does that qualify me for a free round, or does it just prove that I'm pretty doggone old?
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