Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Mornin' boys. Sunny and 50 along the Allegany front range. Supposed to be dry and 80's all week. Our final day with the Curly Top, and boy did he wake up, shall we say...unagreeable. Five night stay is a new record for him, and we'll hand him off after noon. Yesterday, we hit the hike/bike trail, to nearby Brush tunnel. It was my first foray to WM tracks since I resigned from the Scenic RR...
Morning All
Pool deck is sealed so this evening I'll pull the cover and start the 3.5 month pool party. Looks like another year with shortages on some pool supplies. Was told not to need a new liner this year as they are hard to come by. Chlorine pool pucks as well. Hopefully I'll be crystal clear again for the unvieling.
Nothing else going on here.
Everyone stay out of trouble and have a great day!
Trying to update my avatar since 2020
MartyE and Kodi the Husky Dog! ( 3/31/90-9/28/04 ) www.MartyE.com My O Gauge Web Page and Home of Kodiak Junction!
74 and sunny. Not much to do this AM. Full chest CT at 3 [want me to arrive at 2???].
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
Dennis, As a Californian I'm sure that you know that phrase also applies to our tax structure here in Comufornia.
Chief, Hope the ct shows no problems.
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Hello there Wow......had to go back to May 6 for my latest post. Been reading every day. RT.....keep enough to enjoy. Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Doug, Buckeye too just in case. Been into lots o' stuff. Wrenching a four wheeler, been to the races, done some farming, and doin yard work. Posting tonight to ask Prayers for a former coworker. She's having a kidney transplant from her cousin tomorrow. Prayers for those in need and the end of this pandemic.
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Mornin' boys. Sunny and 62 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Sent one grandson home, and woke up with the youngest grandson ringing the doorbell. Wifey's sisters coming to Fifedom today, so the household was on Defcon 5 last night. Woof.
All in all, was a nice visit with the Curly Top. He enjoys the trains, being outdoors, the BIG tub, the bears, and apparently taking out the trash bags to the garbage truck.
Banks - on the kidney transplant.
***Question. Is it okay to use 28 gauge wire for power feeds?
fifedog ***Question. Is it okay to use 28 gauge wire for power feeds?
I'd recommend #18 at least. Depends on what you're powering.
Full sun and mid 70s today and going up from there. Need to do some Trimec on the front lawn, more weeds than grass? Hard to do with all of wifey's flower beds. Trimec thinks they are all weeds! Saturday will be a good day to do it, no wind and high 80s.
Fife, like Banks said, depends on what you're powering, but I used a lot of 22 gauge without issue on building, switches and lights. 28 is awful small, not sure I would go there??
V8VegaIn the news here someone has ben shooting out car windows with a pellet gun on a freeway aways from me. Highway Patrol can't catch him. Many cars.
I wonder if he works at an auto glass place and business is slow?
Morning folks!
A beautiful start to the day! 80's for a high.
Spent the afternoon yesterday tracking down why my '01 GMC Sierra 1500 would not operate the right turn signal on a trailer. After some time found a bad wire crimp back where UHaul did the install (2008) and a blown fuse for the trailer right turn signal in the electrical control center box under the hood. Was not prepared for that. My older vehicles just tapped into the rear lights with taps into the wiring harness. Having separate fuses and wiring for trailer lights was a new one for me. Smart. A short on the trailer does not take out the tow vehicle lights.
I think the problem stems from my Waverunner trailer. Lawn guy hit the right tailight on it 3 years ago and I never thought much of it. I need to check it for shorts. Could also be I sometimes forget to unplug the trailer lights before launching
Kev - nice score on the washer/dryer.
Fife - nice visit from the kiddos! Some rest now?
Banks - prayers for your friend
Regards, Roy
Good Morning Folks
Going to be in the upper 80s today so I gave my permission to the renters ( my daughter) to turn on the fan. LOL! Seriously the AC went on last evening. Seems a bit early.
Never did the pool open, maybe tonight or tomorrow. No one was a round to helps so there's that.
Everyone have a great weekend. Stay safe!
70 degrees and sunny. Quick snack [no carbs and no sugar]. Water and more water. Slept good again. Off after awhile to the other end of the county. Lots of tests. One or two everyday. All to prove first Dr. didn't know what he was talking about. Excellent service out of WakeMed.
Stopped by the train show site this morning and lo and behold the long-lost HO and N guage test track unit surfaced from somewhere. The thing's put together in such a half-a$$ed manner I told 'em I take it home and re-do it so it looks professional. Painted the base board and after it dries the track will go back on and I'll redo the wiring and switching.
Once this is over I'll redo the thing completely, since this is a rush job I can only make it look better, but not as good as I'd like.
Nice to feel needed though!
TGIF and Good afternoon -
Nice visit Fife - can you put your feet up this weekend?
Been very busy, save for last night, I stayed home after fire drill (which was a joke, again, but I digress) and hit the sack early after a BK for dinner run.
This weekend will include getting my road runner out of hibernation, working on a friends '69 Super Bee 440 4 Speed car and the usual house work which needs to get done. I might some train time, but that MIGHT be Sunday - I have to prep the yard at Jenni's for the car club picnic next Sunday.
I also need to attempt to go shopping for supplies for this Sunday and Next Sunday for the Princess's engagement party on the 5th. Woo boy we is gonna be busy.....
ok off to finish up work - then I can start the housework....for now
I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.I am the venom in your skin --- Breaking Benjamin
Hello there,
got a text from my friend earlier. Surgery went well. Now a couple of days in the hospital to make sure everything functions as it should. Thanks for all the Prayers.
Spent the last couple of days farming. Tried to bale hay today but It wasn't quite dry. Tomorrow's another day, what was cut for Saturday will probably wait till Monday .
Best get to sleep.
Prayers for those in need and the end of this pandemic .
76 and sunny. May hit 90 today. NO rain [remember when it would not stop earlier this year?]. Watering some. Slept till 8:45. Ride to Knightdale Tractor Supply and get black oils. Visit Fred and tell him he and the gang can go fix feeder. Dr.'s orders to stay out of the woods right now.Wifey and SisterIL off to Daughter's new pool for a swim.
Mornin' boys. Outside the sun is shining, the temps are rising, and Brood X is...brooding?
Spent some time at the Allegany Railroad Museum with my chapter buddies, yesterday. A lot of speculating about what's going on with the Scenic RR. A lot of the visitors were hoping to catch a train ride this weekend, so we sent them a few miles south.
Spent the remainder of the evening catching up with family, and acquaintances, on the phone, while watching the Xfinity race from Austin.
Today, traveling with my retired engineer buddy, a few miles south.
Morning all!
Sunny and high 80's on tap. Got the Waverunners launched yesterday and we went for a nice ride. Spent some time troubleshooting the Waverunner trailer lights. No issue with the right turn signal and worked fine connected to the pickup. Did find the left light was filled with water (boat trailer lights are sealed for immersion) - and the light sockets are rusted out. Ordered new LED trailer lights from Bezos - $29 - will be here Tues.
Suffering terribly from high pollen counts. Taking Claritin D and Zyrtec. Helps while active/moving, but lie down and doomsday. Add the lack of sleep from the pollen and the affects from the surgery/radiation - I get little sleep = zombie state....
Happy Sunday all! I hope everyone has a great week.
Big Church at 10:30. Went to Raleigh to be sure where we were suppose to go earl tomorrow AM for MRI in WakeMed Main. Big hospital complex. May not post tomorrow or if so, late.
Finally some rain today. Been at least 2 weeks.
Tired all weekend but got some stuff done. Grass cut, power washer assembled, and some odds and ends.
Hope the best for Chief. Everyone take care. I'll leave you with this short clip for a Monday morning...
Thanks Marty! Nothing like things that go "chug" in the night!
Dropped from 90 to 79 as we had .02" of rain. Still cloudy.
Dr. said we see the brain and nothing there. Then she laughed. all OK there.
Here's to "nothing there", Chief!
ChiefEaglesDr. said we see the brain and nothing there.
Lady Firestorm's been saying that about me for 45 years. Some days I think she's right.
Sunny and 90 today. Hooomid! Drops to 60's at night so pleasant
Chief - prayers they figure out what is going on
Helped a neighbor put a backup camera on their new Winnebago travel trailer. Supposedly prewired for power for a wireless camera to the receiver. Connector and recepticle under a cover at the top of the rear. However - cannot get 12 volts at the connector. No breaker/switch on the power panel. Not energized with backup lights or running lights. Buddy is gonna have to call the dealer.
Hey, everyone, happy Tuesday
Nice video, MartyE, thanks!!
Chief - NOTHING there????
60s today and partial sun - colder on Sunday for our car club picnic at Jenni's.....wth???
Das Fuher of New Jersey has dropped the mask mandate and "socialist distancing" starting Friday. JUST in time for the holiday......
The road runner has been released and cleaned and now, 1 day later it's green again......
Nothing on the train front - I suspect I'll get the train room cleaned up for the kid's engagment party - at least so you can see the tracks....lol
Back to work I go.....
77 and cloudy right now. Suppose to heat up with a slight chance of showers.Need to lightly weed middles in garden. Dr. says I can't today. Got to hang around and can drive short trips. Showered and all dressed. Had to take Band-Aid of back and Wifey had to put new one on before she went to the shop. Dr's orders. No blood on the one removed. RIDING to the farms with Fred tomorrow. [that may prove dangerous as he can't drive worth a d--n why I always drive] Sit and watch him work for a change. Don't want him there by himself. He refuses to call SonIL or other hunting partner. No trips to WakeMed for a few [I hope].
Well I am home from the great white north.. Man those people got to get over the election!!!!!!
Chief, hope they figure it all out soon for you. The wait has to suck.
Here are some pictures of the working vacation to Mark's Cabin build up north. Lower level is closed up now. We got the doors on, front closed up, opener and locks sets in. Next is to start the log walls on the top. He is building this with true logs off of his property. He has his own saw mill to prepare the logs. A huge project for old guys like us. Most all the wall logs are cut and ready to set, two years dry. Setting them will be a chore most are 30 foot long. He has a plan and it worked on setting the three logs on the sides and should work for most the rest.
Found a guy who will install the heater kit into my John Deere XUV for only $300.00. So the next trip up I will have it installed for next winter!!
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