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Aloha,

It’s been a while but as the holidays loom on the horizon I thought we might need to open up the O-Gauge Confessional for a few days. This gives those wayward souls among us a chance to ease their consciences and make some things right.

The confessional works as you might expect: you post your latest transgressions and I’ll try to give you some form of absolution. It’s all very tongue and cheek and the humorless need not apply. If you’re not sure what to do just keep an eye open for some of the usual suspects.

The O-Gauge confessional uses some familiar trappings but should not be mistaken as anything untoward towards any specific church or theology. If it’s not your cup of tea that’s ok. 

That said I’ve dusted off my seat, poured some excellent Willet family reserve and feel well fortified to hang the “Open” shingle and am looking forward to your latest foibles.

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Yesterday, I ordered some Atlas 20' containers from Mr Muffin, while my wife was in the room. She still has no idea that I did it. By my standards, it was a very small purchase.

However, there won't be any hiding the stream of new locomotives that should begin hitting my doorstep in the very near future, if Lionel's shipping schedule holds true. Lionel is the DEVIL! and I am possessed. Thirteen diesels between volumes 1 & 2.

 

 

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Yojimbo,

Welcome back, we have some bad boys here that need confession and absolution. Myself, it’s been several years since my last confession. My biggest transgression is getting involved in Standard Gauge and spending an ungodly amount of money on the shiny things. Please forgive me...but understand...it’s for the children.

Thanks,

 

 

 

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Big_Boy_4005 posted:

Yesterday, I ordered some Atlas 20' containers from Mr Muffin, while my wife was in the room. She still has no idea that I did it. By my standards, it was a very small purchase.

However, there won't be any hiding the stream of new locomotives that should begin hitting my doorstep in the very near future, if Lionel's shipping schedule holds true. Lionel is the DEVIL! and I am possessed. Thirteen diesels between volumes 1 & 2.

 

13!  Hell,   You just made me feel  like I have nothing worth confessing now lol.  

Yojimbo,

Been awhile since your last apperance here. I've been very, very good in the past 2 to 3 years since retiring from that wretched thing called full-time work. My income has dropped slightly but am enjoying all the trains I bought over those years. 

Still attending York every 6 months and I might sin there if someone named engine or rolling stock calls my name. You never know when the next sin will occur...

Ted

Bless me Father for I have sinned... this is my first confession in many a years...

I sold my old car and pocketed the cash for October York instead of putting it down on my new vehicle.

I did not sell any trains to raise additional cash for York this year, but I am still planning on spending lots of money at York.

I ordered another 2,500 dollars of trains from the new Lionel Catalog last week

When the kids went to bed at 9:30 last night I still ran the trains on full volume and full smoke in the basement telling the wife the  hand held remote switches were stuck on high.

I purchased and installed a MTH DCS system and by The LORD's guidance it worked flawlessly with the Lionel Legacy system, so I will need God's strength not to purchase any additional MTH PS3 locomotives

I said a few curse words when assembling an older Korber roundhouse kit with warp walls

I also cursed when I bumped my head and back maneuvering under my layout duck under(s)

I broke my promise in stating I would not buy any more O prewar trains

I did not go to bed until after midnight (keeping the wife up) while running trains in the anticipation of October York week!!!!

I hope there are trains in the other place...

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Craignor posted:

 

75868265-23BD-453F-8ABE-146E52876F81,

Yojimbo,

Welcome back, we have some bad boys here that need confession and absolution. Myself, it’s been several years since my last confession. My biggest transgression is getting involved in Standard Gauge and spending an ungodly amount of money on the shiny things. Please forgive me...but understand...it’s for the children.

Thanks,

 

 

 

OMG Craig you have no chance of being saved! But that sure is a nice way to go!

This is my first confession.  So I need more space.

But as a start, I purchased a ZW-L Transformer for more than $700, when I already had three ZW's.  I further ran it from the hobby shop, and out to the car, covering it with a blanket in the trunk.  Before sneaking it into the basement using the outside entrance as my wife went into the house.  I exchanged one ZW  (planning on telling her that it was "broke" should I get discovered with the new one.  Is it an O-Gauge sin to PLAN vs. DOING something sinful??).  In fact only the whistle function needs repair. 

I don't THINK I was discovered, but, she is pretty cagey.

I've been on a 'no buying' spell....I NEED nothing......and have way too much. (can you??) But I bought a large ticket item yesterday. A item I have wanted since it was first announced. A item that I have seen in a number of shops but never pulled the trigger. Once I saw the item in a hobby shop. They were having a 25% off entire store. I pointed at this item and said 'I'll take it' . 'That's not on sale'.....was the reply.....making me want in more. When one came up at a good price I had to have it. I will post when I get it....but this is now the LAST big purchase!!! (until next time)

jeremy ferrell posted:
Big_Boy_4005 posted:

Yesterday, I ordered some Atlas 20' containers from Mr Muffin, while my wife was in the room. She still has no idea that I did it. By my standards, it was a very small purchase.

However, there won't be any hiding the stream of new locomotives that should begin hitting my doorstep in the very near future, if Lionel's shipping schedule holds true. Lionel is the DEVIL! and I am possessed. Thirteen diesels between volumes 1 & 2.

 

13!  Hell,   You just made me feel  like I have nothing worth confessing now lol.  

I guess I'm here to relieve the guilt of others. A little "public service" feels good.

J Daddy posted:

 

I sold my old car and pocketed the cash for October York instead of putting it down on my new vehicle.

Hahahaha. I thought I was the only one that did this!

I've done a few of the others as well - running the trains and keeping kids and wife awake. York fever has set in.

Big_Boy_4005 posted:

Yesterday, I ordered some Atlas 20' containers from Mr Muffin, while my wife was in the room. She still has no idea that I did it. By my standards, it was a very small purchase.

However, there won't be any hiding the stream of new locomotives that should begin hitting my doorstep in the very near future, if Lionel's shipping schedule holds true. Lionel is the DEVIL! and I am possessed. Thirteen diesels between volumes 1 & 2.

 

Big Boy,

Yours is the sin of conspicuous consumption. Leave your Lionel catalog out on your chair with the items you ordered circled, every page tabbed. If she doesn’t spit that you’re clear.

Craignor posted:

 

75868265-23BD-453F-8ABE-146E52876F81,

Yojimbo,

Welcome back, we have some bad boys here that need confession and absolution. Myself, it’s been several years since my last confession. My biggest transgression is getting involved in Standard Gauge and spending an ungodly amount of money on the shiny things. Please forgive me...but understand...it’s for the children.

Thanks,

 

 

 

Standard Gauge isn’t a sin, it’s oversized, colorful, glorious perfection.

I’ll allow. 

Ted Bertiger posted:

Yojimbo,

Been awhile since your last apperance here. I've been very, very good in the past 2 to 3 years since retiring from that wretched thing called full-time work. My income has dropped slightly but am enjoying all the trains I bought over those years. 

Still attending York every 6 months and I might sin there if someone named engine or rolling stock calls my name. You never know when the next sin will occur...

Ted

Oh Ted,

I’m certain there’s some trouble lurking around the corner for you.

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