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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Chief, prayers already lifted for MIL. SWMBO told me I need to work on the Layout and the Dollhouse today.....Gotta Love Her! Anyway, have to get off this computer and get to work. I tried to post here and it was lost to the neverworld. As for the 0-4-0 Switcher from Georgia Power, I think I...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Doug, Hilton Head sounds great! Have some friends up that way. One is a retired RR worker, the other is a cardiologist. They had a bad fire there not too long ago, some college kids died. Jon, Yeah, I suppose retirement these days means moving onto things that are more meaningful and not...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Morning all! Chief, the best way to stall progress is to put it in committee. I absolutely hate meetings and attend as few as possible. My heart goes out to ya big guy. Jon, I have another 15 years to go before my planned retirement. That being the case, I may be way out of line...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Early case, just checking in. I am a bit under the weather, but hope to be up to speed tomorrow. I have a friend at Georgia power who is going to sell me a GA Power Lionel set...this will be the second one I have. I may give it to my Father in law who retired from there. Hope everyone has a...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Chief, I hear the big problem with a cruise, getting back to work when you get back.:rizz1: I head in a bit later, no cases, just rounds to make. Hoping daughter gets up soon so I can work on layout. We have some second unit filming to do for the movie. Have to make sure no gaps in...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Happy Birthday Buckeye! You look great for a guy of 85!....just kidding. Mike, congrats on the grandchild. Doug, glad family is safe. We really do leave a lot to hope and faith when they leave the door. Chief, welcome back! Hope you didn't trip while walking the decks on the cruise. Had a...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    quick stop by before heading to the hacienda. Hope to get some train time in as we will be out of town this weekend. Not much going on. I hope Chief and Miss Pam have a great time. Dennis
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Sorry to hear some folks have some issues to deal with, but they make us stronger. John B., with Fastrack, you could always make it into sections and then stow the sections when not in use. I'd be willing to send you some sections if you would like. Doug, I believe he is independent. He...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Good Early Morning everyone. Up late as I have been copying disks for the bride. She has to go print some photos off. I am really tired and I have to do lights for tomorrow's services. Had a good night, took a guy who is helping with the digital edit of the movie out for dinner with the family...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Good Afternoon Y'all! Here I am, still on call. I have picked up a few O Scale magazines over the last few years. I was turned off by some of the feedback sections when they had a layout with 3 rails....some guys were in such an uproar that they terminated their subscriptions. Nothing...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Good morning all. Been on call and getting slammed. Emergencies are taking their toll. Have some paperwork to do for reimbursement for my meeting and then taxes. Hope to get those done and out the door this afternoon. I hope to get back on the layout tonight and also do some doll house...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Chief, what'd the chicken do?bounce7 Reading the CTT, Dave Connolly's layout is inspiring. Finallizing the layout wiring and also the plans for the control center. It may be taking a long time, but I hope that I have done my homework and am doing a good job. If this doesn't work right, may...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Well, I tried to post yesterday and the computer/web site ate my message. Anyway, here goes nothing: John Baker (Across the pond), I have been trying to send the photos and am still working on it. For some reason, my computer is having fits trying to attach anything. Jon, the March '08 Popular...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    John (across the pond), I am having a hard time attaching the photos to send to you. I will try several more methods....may have to just send a disk to you with the photos. John (jeffelectric), I already purchased the Valentine's items for my bride on Friday, so we are covered for that...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Good evening everyone. Did I miss anything in the last 10 days or so? Glad Chief is back and safe in friendly territory. It was a long meeting and had some fun with the family...but boy are we tired. Did have a great meal with a nice guy in Brutus. About 10 minutes after dropping him off, I...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Day started early and got a few added cases today. Hope to get on the road before long. One of the other guys has offered to do my case....think I will let him. Chief, good luck at the Dr's office today. Make sure you get your dose of Grits before your trip. They may have Grits in...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Hey Laz, here's one for you: I can't take credit for this one. It was killed in Cherokee County, Kentucky I believe. Anyway, hope you have better luck next year. Dennis
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Jon, I know you are looking forward to it. Big problem for you is that you have to go back to the freezing cold. Perhaps you may find a way to delay your return till more moderate temps. Waiting to get started on 3rd case. Hope that this day moves along so I can get some packing done and...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Well, I tried a few times to post last night...to no evail. I think I remember some of what I was going to post. Lets see.... Brutus, got your email and contact number. I will try when we get settled in to give you our number. I have a cell phone, but only make outgoing calls as many...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part IV

    Kurt, sorry for the news. Prayers said. CSX, good luck with the job. One good thing to what you are doing with weight loss, it actually does make a difference with job seekers to be seen in "better health". Keep up the good work! Don, that power station/controls station look great. I am...