January 2018 Lyans with Jean's permission to put them in the newsletter.

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1 Sunday January 14th 1 pm to plan a new layout or at least put one there where none existed before. Ron & Ruth Means This layout has NO track or battery power. In fact it has no power at all. "That's my story and I'm sticking to it" Rex Davis Ron & Ruth Means - upcoming On Sunday, January 14th we are having an unusual meet where we are not running trains but are planning a layout, and eating. Get together to talk. Ladies, put your two cents worth in to make a layout that really makes sense. Not the humble, jumble that's in your backyards. Some of you know what I mean. January 2018 Lyans with Jean's permission to put them in the newsletter. Future Meets: February 17th - Siegel/Ryan OPS February 24th - Ed Morse March 10th - Gary & Marilyn Siegel April 14th - Siegel/Ryan OPS April 28 - Don & Linda Morgan Dues for 2018 are now due, except if you had a meet during $10 for and $20 for postal service. Send dues to Bruce Kuebler, checks made out to him, his address on the back page. Thank You. A woman at an upscale supermarket asked an employee, "Is this milk fresh?" "Ma'am" the employee replied, "three hours ago it was grass." ******************************************** A rich man's heirs were upset by the claims of a supposed relative. They asked the family lawyer for an update. "He still insists he's related to you, and he says he can prove it," the lawyer said. "The man's a fool," one relative stated. "Well," the lawyer said, "that may be just a coincidence." If you have any questions or comments about the meets, or would like to host one, please contact John Whitaker at the address on the back page. We have a full calendar right now except for December, the Holiday party... To check on cancellations, contact John Whitaker at Jean Waterman and Her Burn Jean lost a lot in the Thomas fire. Her house (is safe), the trim and woodwork was singed. Her gas and electricity have been turned off. The train shed was destroyed (all trains lost) and her layout was completely ruined. Everything including the wooden trestle. That poor thing didn't stand a chance. She is contacting her insurance company once she gets costs, and when she decides to rebuild the layout we might be called upon to lend a hand. It seems like old times, doesn't it? An old fashioned barn raising in the making. These pictures were taken by John Georges & Marie's Holiday Party Even though there were several wild fires burning throughout Southern California, Georges & Marie's Holiday party turnout was fantastic. There were 37 people in attendance including Georges & Marie. Sal & Deborah Mele even showed up from Santa Barbara, fighting the smoke part of the way south. The food was as expected, wonderful, with turkey, ham, two kinds of stuffing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, homemade cranberry sauce, salads, rolls, pies, candy, cookies, and enough wine to float a small Navy (and their boats). Trains started on time at 10 am, and we ate at 12:30 pm. The White Elephant gifts were haggled over starting at 2:30 pm with a lot more train related items on hand. One gift brought by...ahem...will be coming back next year. After the White Elephant gifts were distributed some of the guys went back to running trains and some packed 'em in.

2 In attendance were: Bruce Kuebler, Randy & Nancy Bryie, Charlie and Nansi Richard, Gary & Jane Olmstead, Jim & Sylvia Eldridge. Byron McCracken, Jim & Kim Whitaker, Rex & Diane Davis, Lynn Ledgerwood, Tim & Joy Singletary, Chuck & Judy Salvatore, David Saxe, Christine DerVoscarian, Larry & Bonnie Lowenberg, Sal & Deborah Mele, John & Amie Lyans, John Power & Angela Wharton, Paul & Francine Salverson, Jim Davis, Ben, Jasmine, & Aurora Clair, Gary & Cathy Raymond, and Georges & Marie Arseneault. Jim Eldridge's Aristocraft RS-3, two flatcars with Christmas stuff, boxcar & caboose. David Saxe and Christine DerVoscarian Jim Eldridge stompin' the rails Chuck Salvatore-USA Trains NW2 with boxcars, missing caboose. Georges Arseneault's GS-4, a Christmas boxcar and a caboose. Randy Bryie's Bachmann Eureka & Palisades, 3 passenger cars,& gondola with Christmas trees. I saw a poster today that asked, "Have you seen my cat?" So I called the phone number and said that I haven't. I like to help where I can.

3 Larry Lowenberg and his LGB Forney That's John Lyans again with Georges' in the background. John Powers' Aster Shay and log cars Randy Bryie's "other" train, his Santa Fe USA GP-38 with Aristocraft boxcars, flatcar, & caboose John Lyans with his Bachmann C19 & passenger cars Georges cleaned the shop. Jasmine & Aurora The whole Clair family The barber asked me the other day, "How would you like your hair cut, buddy?" I said, "Just like last month, and don't forget the round hole on the top where my head comes through."

4 "What's wrong with this flash?" Gary Olmstead, Charlie Richard, Randy Bryie just hangin out. What's in the 7-Up? Darn flash again... Charlie Richard and the Public Notice sign A disenheartened Larry explaining WHY they can't put that size turntable on their layout, Bonnie not buying it, Jim Davis on the phone and Jim Eldridge taking a picture (in the background).

5 Diane Davis leading the prayer before dinner. Gary Olmstead just gives it a little push on a dead track. Georges in the kitchen Head of the line privileges (first come first served). Georges is moving fast. No wonder with three women giving commands. In line and gazing at the White Elephants.

6 Man am I starved. Paul & Francine Salverson Nansi & Charley Richard & John Whitaker Time to eat? Randy & Nancy Bryie, & Sylvia & Jim Eldridge Chuck Salvatore, "I guess my railroad's a Western theme."

7 Tim Singletary asks, "What am I going to do with this?" John Lyans, Larry Lowenberg, Bruce Kuebler. Sleepy time. These photos courtesy of Kim Whitaker. The Auxiliary Charlie Richard, Gary Raymond, Byron McCracken. Don't dare take this away from me. Good times. Larry is still smiling Nancy has her own train

8 "Let's eat!" We already ate. Sorry. The food line is closed. Oh, gag me. The gang is already here. Byron's Stolen property. Except this one is mine. Marie & Georges Arseneault What's he going to do with a train? This will come back. Peace on Earth A unicorn wine bottle holder?

9 GCGRS Membership Application Form Membership in the Gold Coast Garden Railway Society is open to anyone who is interested in outdoor model railroading. Dues are $10 if you can take the newsletter via or $20 if you can't or don't want to. New members, please add $6 for each name tag that you want to have or $8 for the newfangled magnetic ones. Membership runs from January to December. Make checks payable to Bruce Kuebler. Bring this application and payment to any meet, or mail it to: Bruce Kuebler Encino Dr Oak View CA First Name Last Name: Spouse/Partner/Other(SPO) First Name: SPO Last Name, if different: Street Address City State Zip Phone: ( ) I enclose $10 for one year of membership. I also need name tags, pin type name tags $6 each magnetic name tags $8 each Newsletter: Rex Davis (818) rhdavis1@gte.net Membership: Bruce Kuebler (805) pbkuebler@sbcglobal.net Meets: John Whitaker (661) whitdevelop@sbcglobal.net Webmaster: Jim Davis (661) railroadsociety.org or jimdavis01@pacbell.net Facebook: / High Priestess of Facebook: Kim Whitaker (661) kim.whitaker@sbcglobal.net Please put GCGRS in the subject line of any correspondence. Shipping and handling for name tags: $4 per order For new members: Would you like some help designing and/or building your layout? (Yes/No) If yes, what would you like help with Gold Coast Garden Railway Society Encino Dr Oak View, CA