Good Mornin' All.
A "Day Of Remembrance Today" or as I prefer to say "We Will Never Forget".
Weather guessers are warning that come Monday it is going to be hotter than heck, 90's along the coast and 100+ inland. SDG&E will be licking their chops over my bill.
All packed for tomorrow, I'll be the "Chef de Jour". Shrimp Creole and Garlic Toast is on the menu with all ingredients being low or no salt except the shrimp.
Chief, You should have seen what my stomach looked like when during a hospital stay in the cardiac care unit they were required to give me an anti-bloodclotting shot. The entire abdominal area was every shade of black-n-blue to purple-n-yellow you could imagine.
Picking up a couple of MTH 3volt batteries, one is an immediate need the other is for future use.
Got some things to work on.
Later all !
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Aloha from a cool, grey day - won't reach 60. Quite a drop for this time of the year. Grocery shopped, cleaned, paid a big tuition bill, did laundry. Now to work!
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Cloudy and 56
Winter arrived overnight.
Downpours of rain yesterday but not much flooding this time.
Some nice things in the new Lionel catalog but I have quit buying.
S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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dougdagrump Weather guessers are warning that come Monday it is going to be hotter than heck, 90's along the coast and 100+ inland. SDG&E will be licking their chops over my bill.
Boy, do I remember the heat in SD area. Us pasty white Canucks couldn't take much of that stuff. I vaguely recall a few cool hours spent at The Tuba Man back in my drinking days. Wonder it that bar is still there?
IIRC an aquaintance in Fallbrook had a narrow gauge Porter with track set up around his country estate. Had a hand in dragging a dormant 1957 Mercury turnpike cruiser convertible out of its 30 year old slumber down that way. I'm always amazed at the wonderfully preserved cars in So Cal as long as they stay out of the heat, sun and ocean spray.
Plate Rail dougdagrump Weather guessers are warning that come Monday it is going to be hotter than heck, 90's along the coast and 100+ inland. SDG&E will be licking their chops over my bill. Boy, do I remember the heat in SD area. Us pasty white Canucks couldn't take much of that stuff. I vaguely recall a few cool hours spent at The Tuba Man back in my drinking days. Wonder it that bar is still there? IIRC an aquaintance in Fallbrook had a narrow gauge Porter with track set up around his country estate. Had a hand in dragging a dormant 1957 Mercury turnpike cruiser convertible out of its 30 year old slumber down that way. I'm always amazed at the wonderfully preserved cars in So Cal as long as they stay out of the heat, sun and ocean spray.
Bruce, Not sure of when your last visit to "Tuba Man's" mite have been but the original joint was on University Ave but later moved to the Adams Ave area. Understand that the later joint is long gone. He was quite a character at the Padres games, marching around the stadium playing his tuba with a bunch of fans following behind, almost like a Conga line.
"I'm always amazed at the wonderfully preserved cars in So Cal as long as they stay out of the heat, sun and ocean spray." Much the same can be said about us old farts out here as well.
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Ray - sorry for your loss of your friend. Just got caught up. Thanks for the well wishes and prayers, Char is doing a lot better now, but gave her another course of antibiotics just to be sure. I went through some more tubs and found a lot of treasures including the Clinton Dewitt set which is legendary in my heart and also some unopened shipping boxes from other stuff that came in the mail from preorders during times when Charlene was in a hospital. I decided at the time that I would wait and open them when she was cured and I was getting ready for another layout - maybe I'll do a video of opening those up and all, run the CD?
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Morning all. Was sick most of yesterday afternoon. Better today. Headed to the farms to sow some food plots. Good thing, All I have to do is sow the seeds. Not much work in that.
Hope all have a great day.
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Mornin' boys. Pleasant 68 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Was detailed to the Star Spangled March yesterday, at which time the BLUE ANGELS showed up. They spent the afternoon practicing over me. Awesome, simply awesome. I want one. When I went to pick Fifepup up at the Inner Harbor (his car's in the body shop...again ), I got to inspect the EAGLE. Again, awesome. Learned that she will call Curtis Bay (around the corner from my yatchet) her home port for the next few years. The boy took some photos I hope to post for y'all.
TGIF. POTUS detail this afternoon.
33 weeks.
Aloha all. Cold and grey and dark. Shouldn't the sun be up by now behind the clouds? Ran Ivor last night to stretch his legs on the layout. Have some sprucing up to do - of both the layout and the basement - before 'layout season' starts in earnest.
dougdagrump Bruce, Not sure of when your last visit to "Tuba Man's" mite have been but the original joint was on University Ave but later moved to the Adams Ave area. Understand that the later joint is long gone. He was quite a character at the Padres games, marching around the stadium playing his tuba with a bunch of fans following behind, almost like a Conga line. You jogged the old grey matter, Doug. I do recall being told of the antics of the Tube Man during Padre games. But then that was way back in 1978 when I visited the bar. Much water and dead brain cells have since gone under the bridge. What did I know of baseball back then? The Bluejays were only a year old at that time. "I'm always amazed at the wonderfully preserved cars in So Cal as long as they stay out of the heat, sun and ocean spray." Much the same can be said about us old farts out here as well. I send my old farts down that way in the winter and they seem to be holding up pretty good. Mom and Dad have a home in Santa Ana.
You jogged the old grey matter, Doug. I do recall being told of the antics of the Tube Man during Padre games. But then that was way back in 1978 when I visited the bar. Much water and dead brain cells have since gone under the bridge. What did I know of baseball back then? The Bluejays were only a year old at that time.
I send my old farts down that way in the winter and they seem to be holding up pretty good. Mom and Dad have a home in Santa Ana.
Good night all. Hope I am reacting to the antibiotic I'm taking. Came home from the farms. Got ready to shower. "Houston we have a problem." Legs from knees down and all of feet covered in a dark red looking rash. Under the skin. Its that or hemorrhage under the skin [which I do not think it is]. Did reclinerize with pillow behind my head. Just woke up with it soaked and upper part of tee soaked. ??
Stopped taking the med and sent my Dr.s an electronic message [can do that now].
Off to bed.
Whoa Chief take care of yourself big fella!
Mornin' boys. Blue Crew here and gone. I feel better now, as the sensor he replaced was in a location I never could've got to on my own. Now the princesses can have extra towels for their Hindu-head-wraps. Wish all service experiences went this well.
Wake up guys. Cloudy and drizzly. 60% chance of rain.
Rolesville Chamber has its big bar-b-q cook off today. 70 entries. Pork and chicken. I am a judge. Also do the children's train driving routine all day. Mayors never get sick. [legs and feet still look horrible and had head sweats all night].
Have a great weekend.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill.........
It is a cold 50 degrees. Going up to 70 today.
Today is an easy day. A few chores to do and then relax. I need o finish the CTT issue. Lunch and the usual nap.
Cheerios for breakfast on the dining car.
Chief........That does not sound good.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Chuck
Hello thereQuick post this Saturday AM to let you know I'm still here. I follow mostly on my phone now but it's a Pain to post with.
Welcome to Plate Rail and richardm47Crops seem fair considering the weather. Will be ready for Picker & Combine in a couple of weeks
Chief be careful....
Fife....Bet watching the Blue Angle's practice was better than the show. I saw them at Ocean City in June.York pass came this week. Looking forward to that. Who's going???
LAZ........Where are youuuuuuu......Best get busyPrayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Banks - I keep telling everybody, "I want one". Not to fly, just for the backyard. I'd wash and wax it everyday.
Chief did he rule out Shingles? Could be.
Hopefully it's just the meds he gave you.
Good morning all,
Chief, hope your problem is only a reaction to meds. Be careful.
Hot days predicted for next three. 102,104,104. September is always a hot month here. My electric bill is always the most expensive in September. Heard about a discount available from the power company for people that use medical devices such as oxygen concentrators. I have one but only use it at night. Doctor has to fill out forms to qualify. It's worth a try. My electric bill is outrageous. Well over $300 a month in the summer. My house does not have good insulation but it would cost more to insulate it than it's worth. I don't think I would live long enough to break even. Should have done something 20 years ago. Hind sight is always 20/20.
D. Baker, I sent an E mail to the repair guy in Virginia a few days ago but so far, no answer. Maybe I talked to him before about this. Can't remember. When you said he goes by GGG that rang a bell.
Saw a photo on another forum of a train ride I took in 1967 with a group of friends who chartered an open platform heavyweight observation car and had it on the rear of a Santa Fe mail train between Los Angeles and Barstow and return the next day. It was a great trip. We had Alco PA's and PB's on the point. Sadly some of the guys on that trip have passed on now.
later,
Ray
SPMan
Joe......Good to hear from you. Welcome to Ohio.
I am doing fine. Cool weather helps.
I figured you were busy with unpacking and the new job. I hope your family likes it here.
See ya later,
He's alive glad to see you Back Joe. Was thinking you got to Ohio and they kidnapped you. You never know with buckeye and blueberry.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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DemayGood afternoon, It's been quite some time since I last posted but the move and new location have kept us busy. We are almost settled in here in Dayton but we still have a few boxes to unpack. The kids are enjoying their new schools and the area is fantastic so far. The job here keeps me busy and on the road a bit, but it is fun. I think I am too far behind on the Pot to catch up on the posts, but I should be able to post more frequently. Chuck - How are you doing? Thanks for the emails. Regards, Joe
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
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Ray: Join the club. This summer, here in Orlando, has been an "Electric Bill Killer" (even with decent insulation and thermostat monitoring). The weatherman says relief is on its way. Hope he doesn't mean a hurricane!
Morning. Sunny, breezy and cooler. LOW humidity.
Joe, glad you are back and settled.
Rash or whatever is still the same. No pain or itch. All under the skin. Dr's practice was at the bar-b-q cook off. She looked at it and said reaction. Go home, take off shoes, take off socks and put feet up. 3 1/2 hours later, I did. Actually cut my tour of duty off an hour earlier.
As a judge: paced myself as a lot more entries in the contest.
10 plates of ribs
10 plates whole hog [chunks]
10 plates of pork [the normal eastern NC finely chopped]
8 plates of chicken.
Was about to die. Plop plop fizz fizz. We all drank three sodas [help relieve] and water during the judging. 1 hour 15 minutes. Already told them they need two sets of judges next time. Split up the "judging".
Then I had to drive the train for 3 1/2 hours.
As you can see, the tummy is over full.
Resting today.
OH, I've had the shingles shot.
Have a great week ahead.
Joe welcome home and welcome back to the forums.
Chief all those free meals are beginning to show.
Train club meeting was at my house last night.
Those who know us by now can find the video, you know where.
Chief, you're a glutten for punishment. Sounds like you had fun though. Now get over that rash!
Bracing for another hot day here. Heading for 104 or higher. Pool is like bath water. A few fires yesterday but they got them out fast. None near me.
Got E mail from repair guy back East about my 4-8-4 with stripped gear. He doesn't fix those. Just have to punt now.
No grits today but I had some left over rice with fried eggs. Not bad. Also put some salsa on it which made it better.
Bought some Kale the other day recommended in salads by some health food guru. It was too rough raw. Like eating sagebrush. Will try to cook it like other greens. If that doesn't work will throw it out. We had collards and stuff like that growing up but we never had kale. I have learned how to fix eggplant lately and have been enjoying that.
Later,
Good evening,
We’ve had a nice Sunday even though the entire family, except me, was a bit under the weather today. I’m hoping all of them will be back on track tomorrow, but I believe the older son will not be going to school unless he shows significant improvement. I was able to watch some football this afternoon and I am watching the SNF game now. It is nice to be back in the US and watch football at its normal time.
Chuck – I am loving this cooler weather. We are enjoying Ohio very much; this area has a lot to offer.
RT – They haven’t kidnapped me yet. I hope we have the opportunity to get together soon.
Buckeye – Send me an email next time you’re coming out this way.
Have a great night folks.
Joe
Evenin' All.
Chief, Glad it was only a reaction to the meds. Can't imagine how much salt you ate during the "judging". I'd have been on my way to the ER after that. One of these days I'll come up with a rub or sauce that doesn't have salt as a primary ingredient.
After 9pm and it is still in the 80's, that ain't normal for here. It did peak at 107* this afternoon, looking forward to winter.
This afternoon I found the perfect project for a woodworking grampa to make, would loved to have found this before the grandson was born. I'm sure that our daughter and sil would not have been happy with it though because of the size.
Morning. Cloudy and cool. Hope to see Dr. this AM. May or may not do County Commissioners this afternoon. Why not. Got Mayors' Assoc. right after two blocks away. Got to get ready and go pickup great niece and take to elementary this AM.
Dougsnotagrump, perfect for Buckeye as he has nothing else to do.
All have a great week.
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