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

    Hopefully BF won't be in picture, and she'll have a great time, possibly with Mom as shaperone??? Morning, Worked on Christmas layout with 3-yo, cut down foam some more with saw for trimming door frames when adding flooring. 3-yo was marking lines, and cleaning up foam 'mess'. Door frame saw...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part III

    We have friends with a 5-yo at the time said 'S...' as he kicked the tire of his little tikes car that was stuck in the yard. Good thing he heard it from his Dad. Can't wait for our drama to start. Hang in there Doug. Kurt
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part III

    Morning! I leave for a few days and I miss 6-pages??? Been working on the Christmas layout, and visiting friends. Rough wiring done, ready to build outer finish 1/8" plywood trim, and install inclines. Caught 3-yo up on the layout foam...I guess it's pretty sturdy! Bride approved...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part II

    Morning! Great Thanksgiving with friends! Doug: Any trains in the windows downtown? Working on Christmas layout today, well the supports anyway! Bride wants eldest to have a fort with lighting under the layout. 4x4 posts approved for legs, and Christmas lights for lighting. Bride also...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part II

    Floyd: Welcome! Great bunch here, and very supportive, as you can see! Very interesting hobbies! How did you get into Racing Homer Pigeons? Snow comming down! Dog didn't feel like going out last night with all the rain, so she woke me up at 5:00 to go out! Ran out, and locked up the...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part II

    Looks like you're doing a good job! Popcorn is still fresh! Kurt
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part II

    Great photos of the children everyone! Mine's been playing with the crane...and the Sesame Street characters from the Easter eggs. Prayers for you and your family Dennis. Great news RT! Welcome Colin! I'm going in for bloodwork to check cholesterol, and stuff today...difficult...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part II

    Is your FiL still living on his own? Prayers for his continued health. Nice site you have here, interesting group of modelers! Kurt
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part II

    Thanks for the tip! I'm ready to start buying for the Christmas layout...This will be a big help! Will the 1" hold up on 16" centers? Looks like the Bucks will take it this year. :eek: Glad to see Doug here!
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part II

    Frank53: Looks like you're using 1/2" or 3/4" foam...Can you tell me why you're not just going with the 2"? Thanks, Kurt
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part II

    John's posts of late on the other fourm seem different than his usual jovial self. I'll send him an e-mail to see what's up, and let youZ GIZ know. Kurt
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part II

    Brutus: Great tip on the store! Very nice. I'd shop there. Chief fuel up the plane Roadtrip! A lot of varied interests on the Gauge, very refreshing! Bride off today for the baby shower...75 women. Good thing there's food. 4-hours of blowing leaves yesterday! One more time aught to...
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    new train room. Ceiling needed.

    Definately insulate the ceiling, make sure your roof is ventilated at the soffits and with roof or ridge vents. Also make sure you have air space above the insulation at the outside walls to allow outside air to pass by your new attic insulation. Styrene ventilation supports are available to...
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    Come on back to the caboose and get a cup of coffee [or sweet ice tea] Part II

    Morning everyone...a lot of familiar faces. Frank: Great stuff! I knew you wouldn't be able to stop! Chief: Thanks for the invite! Buckeye: High noon my friend! Kurt