I got my card early because I was already drawing my SS Roy. I did not go with the Medicare advantage plan, they cover all three needs but can restrict where you go. I went with BCBS plan F, Humana Walmart for plan D Meds, MetLife for dental, and VPS for vision. It seemed to work for us and will let us go any place we want and not worry about coverage.
At least they took care of the sting.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Banksinteresting fact about the Titanic pool.
I'm sure I missed something (because that's completely normal for me ) but yes, the Titanic did have a pool:
It wasn't like you might think however. It was actually part of the Turkish Baths and not open to passengers otherwise. It was filled with heated salt water and the idea was you were supposed to wash off the sweat you just created after sitting in a small box lined with hot light bulbs. It's actual title was "Swimming Bath" on the plans and diagrams. Ironicly because the room was watertight in it's own right, it was one of the last compartments on the ship to flood.
Trains, trains, wonderful trains. The more you get, the more you toot!
Don, belated happy birthday to you. I haven't been on the Iowa yet. I'm still trying to get over swollen feet and ankles I think caused by side effects of BP Meds. Went to doc yesterday. He sent my for a complete blood test yesterday and a scan of my legs today to rule out blood clots. I can barely get an old pair of tennis shoes on. Had to cancel the TTOS picnic tomorrow because I can'nt walk far or stand long. I'm also on anti biotics. Have a good week end.
Ray
SPMan
RT, I don't think either one of the Roosevelts was living at the time of the Japanese surrender.
I know Truman did actual signing ( did some research) but do know one had a tub for somebody ( ie president ) Just found out why it was done
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
When Iowa was selected to ferry President Franklin D. Roosevelt to the Cairo and Tehran Conferences, she was outfitted with a bathtub for Roosevelt's convenience. Roosevelt, who had been paralyzed in 1921, would have been unable to make effective use of a shower facility.
He actually died 5 months before the signing
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Good evening all,
Would have been a great day seeing the 2 foot railroad except for going 6 miles in 1.5 hours on the return trip. One of these days we will have a trip with no drama. The really sad part was seeing the backup on I-95 North with no apparent cause except for the massive amount of traffic. I could not live in such a high population area. Ugh. Weather still good. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Penny,
What happened was my family went to visit the USS Iowa last weekend. During our tour it was pointed out that the Iowa is the only ship in the US Navy that had a bathtub on board. As mentioned above it was installed in anticipation of President Roosevelt accepting the surrender from Japan. Obviously that did not happen, and the surrender was done aboard the Missouri instead of the Iowa. (From what I understand the Missouri was used in tribute to the fallen President as it was the namesake for his home state.)
On our way home my son says, "Hey Dad, do you realize that even though the ship sank over a 100 years ago, there is STILL water in the swimming pool !"
So I posted both of the statements and the comments ensued. Ironically I'm not sure everyone realized the Titanic statement started was a silly joke. "Now you know the rest of the story."
Ray, sorry to hear your not going to the picnic, we are not going to make it either, some good friends are moving to Reno, and there coming over for a BBQ.
Take care all and Stay Healthy.
Don
Mornin' boys. Sunny & 64 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Gonna be a bachelor man for 3 days, as gals are all leaving for Baltimore for family gathering and doctor/dentist appts.
Grandson really liked his train ride, especially getting to ride the turntable with GP30 #501. He kinda hung close to me last night when I got home.
The shop crew is repainting our stainless steel cars in the WESTERN MARYLAND red-white-black speedlettering scheme. So far they've turned out the Cumberland, Mountain View, and Frostburg. They look marvelous.
Can't seem to find my BBQ invite; best go check the box again...
BBQ?
Anyway. Beautiful morning today. Partly sunny. Low 90's on tap. Rain still on tap for next week.
Kev - meant to say Medigap. Oops.
Enjoyed the discussion of the Iowa bathtub
Taking it easy today.
Regards, Roy
Morning. Not much on agenda today. Meds start tonight.
Glad Fifey is enjoying "retirement".
Have a good one.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
8:00am just got out of bed. Did not sleep well at all. Foot feels like it has a ten pound boot on it, but the foot is getting better, not near a swollen today but still hot to the touch. Maybe just grocery shopping today since we are not going to leave.
Got it Roy!
Hello there,
Really frustrated right now. Last night had a monster post almost done and lost it.Did it all over in note pad. now I can't find a way to get it here. For those of you that go there it's on the "OTHER" pot
Anybody know how??
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Full sun but a north wind makes it feel chilly. 75 for today.
Cellulitis put me in the hospital, I didn't know what it was and like Kevin thought it woulld go away. It is an infection that can spread so keep an eye on it.
S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Your right SJ, the doctor told me it can get bad and fast. That is why she marked off the infected area with a marker and said if it grows I have to go back on Monday or sooner. So far so good. The meds do upset my guts though.
This is a post I started last night. Tried everything on phone and tablet to post from a memo.Finaly used laptop to copy from the "other" forum and the Paste function worked.There used to be a button to click on to insert text.
Hello there, TGIF!!!!!! Had a nice long post almost done and this ÷/*><&#=_>00>5=%*,) tablet lost it. Gonna try to repeat it. This time starting as a memo. It's been quite a week. Made more interesting by Mom and the ER. She's more confused than ever. Hopefully it's not long til a room comes available for her at the personal care home that's accepted her. Hate to do that but more than one doc has said she'll be the demise of Mrs or I if we don't. <br>Mrs got a call today with the results of the CT from Wednesday . She has slight blockages in her coronary arteries. Better than I'd hoped for. We'll discuss options at our next appointment. <br>Work is slower but still hectic. Being plagued by high absenteeism and one of the better foreman off several weeks with bronchitis. My biggest problem is the only significant project we have. I knew we were behind but not how badly until a few weeks ago when I finally got time to take a close look. Many things I was told were complete were not. About the time I started pressuring the foreman he goes and gets himself on disability and disappeared. After many weeks of frantic effort we are almost caught up. The project is due to be turned over the 2nd week of October. Not sure where I'll be after that. Haven't bid any thing significant in months. There was a flurry after New Year's then nothing. Concensus is people are waiting to see what tax reform and health care are gonna bring. Boss is fighting pancreatic cancer. His family is upbeat but he looks and acts really bad. Not sure what his passing would do for me. His kids have no interest in the company. May end up retired before next September. <br>Chief.......it just dawned on me what's wrong with your addition. There's no basement??? I thought you are far enough in land to have one. Good luck with your blood issues. Glad it was caught early. <br>Rich.......good luck with the job. Maybe we'll see you on the Jersey version of GAS MONKEY GARAGE?<br>Fife......how many days a week are you putting in? Bummer about YORK .You were missed in April. Why not bring the Yatchet to Deep Creek????? 8N.......welcome back. Come more often. Ray and Doug.......good luck with your health issues.<br>Hudson.....quite the saga on the phone. Glad you got it resolved. I'll pm my number. Thought I had yours but can't find it. The mothballs seem to be still working here too. Good luck on your trip. <br> Dirt Drags this afternoon. Should be race 6 but only the 3rd due to weather. Starting therapy Monday morning. Hope it doesn't hurt to much. Son cut about 120 bushel of oats this week. Did pretty good for the small field he had planted. Maybe bale the straw this weekend if it dries out. Crashed last night rewriting this. Awake now cause internal alarm says time to get up. Gonna post it and try to catch a few more zzzsPrayers for those in need
Finally! A good day being a tourist. Don't laugh, but we went to the Calvin Coolidge Birthplace Historic site. They were having several extra activities there today which made it really worthwhile. One was a re-enactment of the first time Coolidge took office and having the oath sworn in by his dad by candlelight. Met two of the President's descendants. The complex is much more elaborate than anticipated as well. Weather was good and for once traffic was NOT an issue. If our other days had been like this one..... I hope everyone has a good day.
Evening all.
Made a quick visit to the museum yesterday, just to let all know that I'm still around. Planning on making it for the day next Friday, assuming the truss I ordered will hold the hernia in place.
Kev, During my last hospitalization for a UTI that developed sepsis they gave me Cipro and boy-o-boy that stuff is something else. Essentially it kills everything in the gi tract, took a week+ of probiotics to get it half way functional again.
Time for the nite time round of meds.
Buenos noches !
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Mornin' boys. Sunny & 64 here in the Potomac Highlands. Noon trip today.
Banks - Let's see...I had Wednesday off. The yatchett has too much keel for Deep Creek. I'd love to get a hold of a pretty wooden day-sailer for up here, but for now Wifey wants to motor-boat.
Don't...
Chief - The trick is not burning out.
Doug notta - I think nachos are good too.
cheapclassics - Sounds like you're doing it all. How is the family "truckster" holding up?
Gloom and cold here today. Won't hit 70. Strange weather for first week of August?
DougDG, I hear ya, They put me on something called Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim Tabs. They are big pills! I think it kills everything to from the way I feel.
No plans for today but I am getting way better on the foot and leg issue.
Chief, hope the meds are going alright with you.
Morning gang!
The strange August weather continues here also. Below normal temps continue to materialize. No problem here!
DougnottaG - glad you felt well enough to stop at the museum!
Banks - prayers for your family!
Mike C -
Fife - ?
Morning all. A little dizzy but so far so good. Slept late as Wifey shut off the "master suite" from the dogs. Wiley walks on me if I try to sleep late. That is followed by Lucy sitting at the end of the bed and barking.
Breezy and nice for NC in August. May have a shower or two. ??? Tomorrow has a better chance. Actually dry again.
Banks, I could have a basement. Some right around me could not. Constantly blasting rock to do streets, sewer and water. Google Rolesville. It says granite. Rocks as big as a house sitting on top of the ground here.
OH. Dennis W tried to sign on and post. Had sign on problems. Hope they get them fixed. Miss the old guy.
Hope all have a great week ahead.
Evening all. been #$%^&& a new computer. As it's win 10 and I'm use to win 8 and theres a lot of things I had for free that I don't no more ie DVD player app.
Anyway not much else going on here.
rtraincollector Evening all. been #$%^&& a new computer. As it's win 10 and I'm use to win 8 and theres a lot of things I had for free that I don't no more ie DVD player app. Anyway not much else going on here.
Except for a "hiccup" around Albany NY, drive to Olean NY was uneventful. Should get home tomorrow. Weather fine. Did see a nice antique store and a toy and train museum in VT before we left. Speaking of Olean, I was telling wife about how I read about some old ALCOs being used in the area by a regional railroad and was hoping we might have a moment or two to look for them when WE DROVE RIGHT BY THEM! OMG! So cool. Will go back there in the morning to try to take some pictures. Almost made the whole trip worth it. I hope everyone has a good day.
Just saw on the news where GM is recalling almost 700,000 Chevy Silverado's because a program problem with 2014 Chevy Silverado's. It has to do with power steering. Guess who has a 2014 Chevy silverado.
Morning all.
It's Monday ! For us retirees , for our non-retirees .
Kev/RT, I was happy, not being a computer geek, with Windows Vista but unfortunately most everybody quit supporting it. The BetterHalf has windows 10 on her laptop and if she has a problem I end up with a little more gray hair and gnashing of teeth as I try to help. I went to win 7 but still miss Vista. In my case "Guess you can't teach an old dog new tricks".
Looking forward to Friday, will be returning to museum and will see how it goes.
Prayers for Chief and all others in need.
Later all.
Afternoon gang!
Raining here as predicted. It's good.
RT - as I said elsewhere, I'm never gonna get back all those days spent fighting PCs and cell phones back.
Dennis & RT - airplanes are all fly by wire now. Same with cars. Airplanes have something like triple redundancy. Cars don't. Sticking with my old vehicles as long as I can.
Chief - hang in there
DougnottaG - agree with you on Vista. Once they got it straightened out (service pack 2) it was a great operating system. I am still using it on my main PC. I hope Fri works out for you!
Mornin' Fellas...Between car repairs, birthday parties, and lawn work I got absolutely nothing done over the weekend. Called dealer about recall on TheQ's BMW today, taking it in tomorrow night for work on Wednesday. They are giving me a loaner. TheQ is going to Boston tomorrow for her third and final training session (hope she gets home OK on Thursday as the other two visits were nightmares getting home). She is heading to Munich in September to do a 3 day training at a company over there... she is looking forward to it, but disappointed I can't go as she won't do any sightseeing (unless one of the employees takes her around). Wish I could have gone, but Christina will be in school and I'm not taking a 6yo and 4yo on a transAtlantic flight!Tired of my phone ringing and no one says anything when you answer. for those in need
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Good afternoon,
Rained last night but just light. 66 heading to 77. Not to bad here.
Sandra and I took a day ride to get lunch at the Bank. " a bar and grill that is in a old bank" Was nice to get out of the house. Asked if she wanted to go on the trip she said NO not till I am all the way okay on the leg thing. Guess I will put the money back into the bank.
House has been getting dive bombed all day from a crop sprayer doing the bean fields around us. Got to give it to the guy, he sure can fly that plane.
Dennis, I think the kind on RT's truck has a standard Rack and Pinion system with Elect Assist.
Best answer from Wikipedia:
Electric power assisted steering (EPS/EPAS) or motor-driven power steering (MDPS) uses an electric motor to assist the driver of a vehicle. Sensors detect the position and torque of the steering column, and a computer module applies assistive torque via the motor, which connects to either the steering gear or steering column. This allows varying amounts of assistance to be applied depending on driving conditions. Engineers can therefore tailor steering-gear response to variable-rate and variable-damping suspension systems, optimizing ride, handling, and steering for each vehicle.[18] On Fiat group cars the amount of assistance can be regulated using a button named "CITY" that switches between two different assist curves, while most other EPS systems have variable assist. These give more assistance as the vehicle slows down, and less at faster speeds.
A mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear is retained in EPAS. In the event of component failure or power failure that causes a failure to provide assistance, the mechanical linkage serves as a back-up. If EPAS fails, the driver encounters a situation where heavy effort is required to steer. This heavy effort is similar to that of an inoperative hydraulic steering assist system[citation needed]. Depending on the driving situation, driving skill and strength of the driver, steering assist loss may or may not lead to a crash. The difficulty of steering with inoperative power steering is compounded by the choice of steering ratios in assisted steering gears vs. fully manual. The NHTSA has assisted car manufacturers with recalling EPAS systems prone to failure.[19]
Electric systems have an advantage in fuel efficiency because there is no belt-driven hydraulic pump constantly running, whether assistance is required or not, and this is a major reason for their introduction. Another major advantage is the elimination of a belt-driven engine accessory, and several high-pressure hydraulic hoses between the hydraulic pump, mounted on the engine, and the steering gear, mounted on the chassis. This greatly simplifies manufacturing and maintenance. By incorporating electronic stability control electric power steering systems can instantly vary torque assist levels to aid the driver in corrective maneuvers.[20]
The first electric power steering system appeared on the Suzuki Cervo in 1988.[21] The system has been applied by various automobile manufacturers.
Just when you think it cannot get any better, I actually saw one of the ALCOs in action today!!!! Woo-hoo! I feel like a real ferroequinologist. So cool. Better still, we actually made better time than expected according to Google. Good to be home. I hope everyone has a good day.
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