Snow started here early this morning. It's sticking in the grass but the pavement is still warm. Looks like the snow will win eventuly.
S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Mornin All.
Doug's kinda quiet this morning, out shoveling maybe ?
Here it's supposed to be pretty warm, lo 90's maybe but up in Ray's and Don's area "Red Flag Warnings" have been posted.
Yesterday's run went well, only one gremlin appeared. Unfortunately it was one of the runners who brought in his NEW halloween engine from MTH, registered on the handheld in only a few seconds all sounds were good, it moved about five feet and died, as in stick a fork in it dead. Acting kinda like something is/has shorted out. It was in the cradle for pre-run service longer than it actually ran. Oh well, better now then next halloween after the warranty had expired.
Will be working Christmas On the Prado, pc name is Dec Nights, on Dec 5th. We will be open from 11am til 4pm, break for an hour then open again from 5pm til 9pm. Will make for a long day but if all goes well it should be fun, except for maybe the traffic after the museum closes.
Well, break time is over gotta get back to work.
Later all, stay warm and safe.
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Good morning all,
Hello Phish, welcome back and look forward to more post.
Wife's surgery went very well yesterday on her leg. Doctor is confident that all of the cancerous tumor was removed. She is on pain meds for a short time but can walk a little. They want her to stay off her feet as much as possible for the next day or two.
Just found out that a good friend of mine who I worked with on the railroad almost did himself in by taking too much Aleve. He damaged his stomach, kidneys, bladder and a lot of other stuff. He had to have surgery and was in and out of hospitals. Holding his own for now. I called him yesterday and found out he is living in Texas. For a smart guy, he sure made a dumb choice on medication.
We had lots family at the hospital yesterday but Helen and I are alone today. I might try to pick up a barbequed tri tip roast precooked at the store today. They do them and ribs on a charcoal fire every Saturday.
Thanks to everyone for the prayers concerning my wife's surgery.
Ray
SPMan
Good evening all,
Long day and I guess a good day. Lucas came by and loaded a bunch of stuff in our van and his car. All but one piece of big stuff is left. We are getting some room back in our place. Weather was not bad enough to prevent the move, but it made me nervous for a while. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good news from Brent and Ray. Continued prayers for both.
Evening Guys,
Sure Glad to hear about Christina and Ray's wife! Its wonderful that both are doing so well!
Kinda warm here today, was in shorts and T-Shirt all day working in the garage, was even tempted to takt the shirt off. Suppose to be the same tomorrow, we were suppose to have some good winds this pm, but they didn't materialize here anyway.
Been working on the 2nd edition of the Control Panel, been trying to reuse the same LEDs and toggles, but that sure has been a lot of work. It would be easier to just build new, which I think I will start tomorrow.
Have to keep reminding myself we are entering the Holiday season, especially with the weather. Wife has taken over the TV with the Hallmark station, 1 or 2 of the stories and Ive had enough, they are all about the same. Hopefully Sunday will get to see the Nascar race.
Think I'm getting over my bout with the Shingles, forehead has some sores, but the symptoms are very mild. (IF YOU HAVE NOT HAD THE SHOT THEN GET IT!!!)
The Cal-Stewart Train Show was today and tomorrow, (biggest show west of the Mississippi). From what I heard from a couple of people is wasn't worth the drive. And, $30 to get in!! Needless to say I didn't go.
Need to do some yard work and stuff this week. We put up Christmas decorations next week-end, and Chris invited some friends over as "Labor", I think he is planning a party.
Wifes best friend was broken into last week, and quite a bit of stuff was stolen. Police said there were 4 people involved. Really a sad situation. One thing they were told by the Police really distribs me. They said that if a gun was stolen, and subsequently involved in a crime, that they could be charged for the crime! That can't be right !!!! How could you be charged for robbery if a stolen gun of yours was used in the robbery, or if there was violence involved. Something is dramatically wrong. (Fife, need your take on that!)
Hope everyone enjoys the rest of the weekend, take care and be careful.
Don
Mornin' boys. Rather breezy and 46 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Youngest princess painted "piping" on all the gingerbread structures last night, and I jazzed up a Lemax Modern Santa Flyer. Wifey startin' to put the spurs to me to get this thing done by next week. Gonna be hard to do with Thanksgiving.
Last run for Boy Wonder in NASCAR. It would be kinda cool if he won it all.
dbaker - Hey, us east coasties watch in amazement at some of the laws your representatives dream up. I don't doubt there's something in Cali law that comes down on Joe gun owner. Overwhelmingly, folks in blue support 2nd Ammendment.
Sun but cold
Snow lot's of snow. The pavement was warm enough that I don't have to shovel but the car will have to be cleared off. 34 today 50s by Thanksgiving.
$30.00 ADMISSION no way no how would I pay anything near that amount.
Good day guys,
Just finished up brunch. Boy those kids can eat.
There was 7" on the deck railing. No telling what DougM got??
It got down to 4 last night and is only 19 right now. Plenty of sun.
Going to meet Katie around 1:00 to drop them off.
DB I got my shot last week.
Winter wonder land yesterday on the North Bluff!
This morning!
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Hello there,
Some projects done, the rest are on hold for better weather. Windy & cold here today. May flow leaves out of gutters later. I built an extension nozzel for leaf blower. I can do them without ladder.
Phish.......Glad you're back. Post as you have time. I read every day but post on average only once a week.
Phife.......The house will come. Enjoy the Hollidays with the grandkids.
Mom and I are alone this weekend. Mrs went to a show in Lancaster with her sister and two neices. Gonna go get lunch and pay respects to a former co-worker's father. Then gutters, trains or recliner.
Kev.......the look on their faces says it all
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Saw the post by Ray about Aleve. This should not be taken lightly be anyone. Many yaers ago I was taking Aleve daily to reduce hip joint pain before I had the surgery. One evening on a flight to SNA, I was dehydrated and light headed. I checked into the hotel when we landed and had an early start the next morning. One of my managers picked me up at 5:30 AM for a 7:00 AM breakfast meeting in Oceanside. When I had trouble getting out of the vehicle, I asked that she take me to the hospital (fortunately it was close by). The emergency doctor said I should be unconsious based on my blood pressure and I wound up for a three day all expense paid stay with a blood transfusion. I almost bleed to death. The doctor said they get about 30 cases related to taking Aleve a month.
I have not taken it since.
Don, I did not go to Cal Stewart either.
V8, Unfortunately, the Cal Stewart meet cost a lot because of the venues they use but I don't know what else would be available. York does well for less money because it is so much bigger. However $30 doesn't seem so bad compared to what it cost to fly back East to go to York. I use to spend at least 1K just for transportation,food and hotel. It's more than that now. Add to that what you spend on trains. We are too far away from the big meets. Cal Stewart and Nor Cal are just a fraction of the size of those places. I used to go to York when I was working but now it's too expensive for an old retired guy.
Well, tomorrow is the big day. Going to the orthopedic specialist to discuss the MRI results and hopefuly get a plan to resolve my lower lumbar issues.
(My locomotive wants to pull but my caboose is dragging)
Wow. Third attempt at a post. Gonna sumarize this time:
Busy at work. Training in Kansas City last Thursday and Friday.
Wife flew home Thursday after 3 weeks in Michigan helping her mom.
Worked in yard this afternoon - leaves picked up.
Got a neat print of last year's Polar Express layout at the museum from a local professional photographer. I'll have to ask him if I can post it.
Still working with the museum about the possibility of setting the Polar Express layout up for a couple of Saturdays.
All for now. 3rd time's the charm?
Evening all from clear cool Southern Ohio,
Suppose to get around 27°F tonight. We had a few flurries, nothing like KRM! Kids look like they are having a blast.
Don – That sounds so weird about after reporting a gun stolen being responsible to what would be done with it. It would seem the police report of it being stolen would indicate you no longer have any control of it. It is a reminder that just because it is a law, does not mean it is right.
Traindaddy-Hope and pray for good news from the MRI
Finishing up a stretch of overtime at work covering vacations – 77 hours this week; 37 ot. I’m beat. Hopefully I can use the OT $$ to buy new fuel injectors for my truck.
Good night all and may God bless,
Jim
WOW what a day,Banks and Jim/ Sturgeon-Phish. Yes the kids loved the weather as it was. It was cold and the snow was coming down hard but you could not tell by looking at them. I had to force them to come in and get warm. Their mother hated the roads when she came today to pick them up. Funny she did not seem to upset when I drove to get them in the white out conditions. We don’t have electronic devices here so they have to have fun the old way. traindaddy1, Best of all at the orthopedic specialist tomorrow. Well I have had it, I am beat. After spending the night in bed with chief-rain-in-the-pants AKA Jordan, last night it will be nice to be in a nice dry bed tonight. Not one with the warm that turns cold bed.
Evening all!
Busy here the last couple days. Must be winter season.
Ray, Brent - thanks for upbeat updates
Dennis - a bit tough re the cars. Hang in there.
Had first freeze last night. Rain predicted for Thurs holiday.
Kev - quite a snow fall there...good kid weather!
Mike C - more space means more trains?
C'Boys managed a win. Romo back and looked pretty good.
Gearing up for the family Thursday. Dinner with kids and then rest of relatives come by for desert and second half of C'Boys game.
Regards, Roy
Sunny today (wish it had been like this Saturday). Was really tired Saturday. Went to rest on couch at 8 PM and did not get up until 9 AM Sunday. Did errands with wife today and worked on Christmas lights. May be pitching several strands of lights as I can not get any to work. Got one strand to work halfway. Will replace all bulbs in non working section and see if that fixes it. If not, they all go. I hope everyone has a good day.
Hello all
Another quiet night on the mountain. Weather has been pretty good all week.
Just tried out a new dual-action airbrush I got to replace my old one. Took a little getting used to but I like it much better. You have a lot more control than the other w/ less overspray. And this one is a gravity rather than suction feed and so among other good things is much easier to clean.
No big plans for the upcoming holiday, prob sleep half Thurs anyway. Will continue working on the new layout and of course, more Corvair work:)
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Phish - 37 hours OT, geez Louise, you're making me feel guilty Jim!
Okay, that didn't last long.
Aloha from a sunny and cold Chicago. I was surprised we easily have a foot of snow from Fri night through Sat. afternoon, and with single digit temps overnight, everything's frozen. The youngest had fun going around with a long pole tapping the bushes and trees since the snow was so heavy, it bent down branches on some to almost ground level. Like Kev said, definitely heart-attack-snow but I was able to push most of it around with the electric snow-thrower while the boys did the hard work. Dennis, what a saga. Glad you have the Honda back. That's not a bad repair bill for my part of Illinois. Kev, I had to show the youngest all those turkeys in the 'wild'.
Brent, glad to hear about Christina.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good morning,
I figured you got more Doug. Same here with the bushes and trees. Bent to the ground from the weight. Should melt off over the next few days. The turkeys have moved on. They just wonder around, you see them then you don't.
Today is a day of recovery after a day with the grand-kids. Clean the walls and windows of hand, finger prints and toy truck tire marks. I also need to finish installing the snow chains on the Gator.
V8 Dennis, yes I did attend the TTOS meets at the machinist hall in Burbank. It was pretty big but I don't think it was as big as Cal Stewart when they used to meet at the old Pasadena Convention Center. Maybe attendance has fallen off at the Ontario location. I don't know. Did not go this time.
Follow-up on Specialist visit:
A "shot" and Schedule P. T. 2-3 times a week for 4 weeks
Maybe a solution by Christmas.....We'll see!
Good day weather wise. Quiet but good day at work. I mulched some more leaves before sunset. Watched Supergirl and Jane the Virgin. Got the latest CTT today. Very good issue on what I have read so far. I hope everyone has a good day.
Aloha. I hope it gets as warm as they say by Thurs. and melt all this stuff. It's quiet here in the office this week. . .
What Doug says for weather here too.
50s by Thursday. No train news, just a few laps to keep the track clean.
A slow melt is what we have going on today. 39 now heading to 43 later, plenty of sun. Train news, Installing the Miller High Life sign into the Menards bar and grill building to replace the original Budweiser sign that quit working. Works for me. I don’t care for Budweiser anyhow.
All quiet on the Western Front. No news is good news as they say.
Helen is doing well following her surgery for cancerous leg tumor.
Might take the old Buick out for a spin today. It needs running. It passed the smog inspection so I will keep it for a while The car has under 100,000 miles on it but needs a lot of stuff so I will use it until the first major expense comes up then donate it or something.
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