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TomPM-- The sky is falling, at least that's what the weather guessers are saying is going to happen. Rain/sleet/hail/followed by snow and cold--white death is near. Perhaps it will stay in Missouri/Kansas along with the fire storms and earth quakes, hey---let's throw in a tornado for good...

Just home from the Windy City, what a great time! We absolutely LOVE visiting Chicago and experiencing everything it has to offer. If you ever have the chance to visit downtown at this time of the year, DO IT! My words and photo's can't describe it. Doug--I think you should model the "El"...

Tis the end of a long but good day, lots accomplished with getting ready for winter. Off to Chicago in the AM for the "Jersey Boys" at the Cadillac Theatre and the the Shedd Aquarium, and hopefully some shopping on the Magnificent Mile. It's hard to beat Chicago at this time of year, hope the...

A great 4 days with FANTASTIC foods and lots of laughs with the family. Our granddaughter had a wonderful time with Thomas, just running a simple oval seems to work perfectly. Tough day for one Iowa family yesterday. They buried their son who was killed by an IED in Afgahnistan two weeks ago...

19.9 in 1967 in Missouri on a college road trip WITH Gold Bond Stamps:thumb: I'm surprised I'm still alive when I rethink those years.............aussie Jon

Doug-- Our plan when visiting Chicago is to buy gas in Bettendorf, IA (just before we hit the IL border) and try and make it back. Typically there's a .40 to .60 a gallon difference. Our new Governator wants to increase the gas tax .04 this year, just what we need. Gas in Des Moines is...

Growing old can be tough, I'm not sure with modern medicine that it's really worth it. On the last Mother's Day with my Mom our oldest son was home from college so he and I made a quick trip in to visit her and she didn't know him, it broke his heart as he had a great relationship with her. It...

Had fun w/trains today getting ready for company tomorrow. The turkey is about to take the big dunk in the brine for 24 hours in anticipation for Thursday morning. Everyone will be here Thursday, sure thankful for family. AND this relaxed forum. Jon:thumb:

Thomas Let's this if this works, this is my best buddy, always ready to run Thomas and add people with animals. Not sure why I have my big layout downstairs---this one seems to work very well:mrgreen: Jon

Gus (Steamhead) I never thought being a Grandpa would be this much fun, it's the best. I've always enjoyed being a Dad (well there have been some times it pushed my patience) but this Grandparent thing is the best:thumb: Frank53-- Keep the pics coming, I REALLY enjoy your construction...

Chief--I feel your pain. I'm surprised we've all lived this long without all the warnings, what we need is a little more advice from the government on how to live our lives, i.e. small parts. DUH, it's an electric train--that's why Thomas is going to live at our house for the next few years as...

A gray and rainy day in Iowa with a possibility of crummy weather moving in later this week. Hope the weather guessers are wrong or my wife & I will struggle getting rid of a 15# turkey. I have quite the recipe for a smoked turkey that the family requests when we host the big day. The turkey...

Happy Birthday Dr. John, and many, many more! Frank53--really appreciate your construction photo's, thank you! Introduced the Granddaughter to Thomas today, what a treat. Photo's tomorrow with a little luck. Here I have this big 'ol layout downstairs and the best smiles of the day were in...

Well, you left the door open....... had to come and see what's going on! Jon