Banks PS....Mrs got an all clear.
PS....Mrs got an all clear.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Proud New Member Of The NRA
Banks -
Roy -
rt -
Chief-
Kinda makes me want to sing Y-M-C-A....
Call me claustrophobic, but I hit the chicken switch half way through an MRI today.
Same me, different spelling!
pennytrains Call me claustrophobic, but I hit the chicken switch half way through an MRI today.
Don't feel bad, I'm claustrophobic, Didn't know it until I tried to become a submariner when I was in the navy and they put us in this small room ( more or less) to do a simulated escape from a sub and I started having big problems, yeah I got disqualified from sub school.
Banks, Roy, rt, Chief, I'm so happy for you all! A bright light of good news in this dismal world we seem to live in.
Becky, next time take a deep breath, think of the good the MRI can do you, and tap that inner strength we know you've got.
You've taught us more than you'll ever know of what one person can accomplish when they put their minds to something!
they give Mrs Adivan or Valium an hour before it's scheduled
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Good morning folks!
Cloudy and very muggy - the rains and the cooler temps have moved on - temps will hit our normal hi-80's/lo-90's - and with all the moisture on the ground - gonna be ugly - like Houston or New Orleans in August - Ow!
Spent a couple of hours in the afternoon working on transferring the metal mounting brackets from the old El Cam dash assembly to the new reproduction dash. A bit of a science project. This will take a few days due to original parts not really fitting the new mounting holes. A tedious but pleasant project.
Today is one of my 6 week checkups with the cancer surgeon doc after lunch.
Becky - hang in there! I close my eyes and concentrate on other things.
Regards, Roy
Best of wishes for your check-up. :)
I have an eye exam today. Boy, do I ever need new glasses. These are falling apart.
Still waiting for the carpet to be put in the train room. ( 22 June 2021) Ordered 29 March, almost 2 months wait. Then I can start working on my new layout and get things back into the train room. I have stuff in this room behind me, three stacks about 6' tall and about 2' wide each, 3 closets full of stuff, an area in my barn-type shed loft of about 7'W x 12'D and 2' - 3' H. My main concern is stuff behind me and stuff in the shed. ( shed is climate control so weather-wise not worried just want it out of there. I insulated it real well and have heat and A/C in there.
V8VegaI have a bunch of guns and ammo that just sits as I don't think I would enjoy going to the range by myself
Same here. It's just plain different without a partner to banter and compare notes with. The antiques look good over the fireplace but aside from that I haven't busted a cap in a long time. Maybe in the future I'll try it again but for now I have fun playing with the trains!
Dryer than a popcorn fart here, sure could use some rain!
I have enough of guns and ammo as well but have not shot a round for over two years but with all the problems this year with racoons it may be time. If I don't wife just may.
Been trying to get a tree service to come out and quote some tall tree trimming close to the house, guess they have plenty of work to do. Called three places and have only got one call back and he has blown me off for two days now.
The grand-son made the All Star Baseball Team.. looks like the season isn't over yet !
Prayers for all in need!!!
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Good afternoon - Late post as I started work at noon eastern - I'll be on until 9PM Temporary shift change.Meeting went well, some admin issues, but the parliamentarian will investigate and suggest course(s) of action.Was in the car and about to head to Jenni's when we had a fire call - I made first due - car fire on the Turnpike - car got rear ended and caught fire - everyone made it out - the Magnesium show when hit with cold water was very cool. I used the jaws to pop the hood, then rolled up the hose when we were done. Wrapped that up and headed to Jenni's for dinner.We have set the day as June 4th, 2022 - hopefully our annulment paperwork will be completed and we'll be done with that.June 4th in History: World War II: The Battle of Midway begins. I hope that that is not a bad omen - lol.Cut the lawn this morning before work - yeah, that was a bad idea - waaaay too hot, but I can't do it this weekend.Will try to get the tables back to the FD tonight - last night was elections and we couldn't get up there. So, tonight..............Rain and thunder rolled through last night but wasn't much rain, the humidity is back - more of the same for later today.The Ex and her husband returned to Florida today. I hope my daughter had a nice visit with her.
I'm off to Mt. Airy, MD on Saturday for a wedding - I'm escorting my Mom - some ritzy campground or some such - I'm just driving, lolBecky a- you got this, sista!!
Prayers for good results for Chief, Roy and that's great News, Banks!!!
OK back to work - will check in when I can.
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
Evenin' boys and girls. Mowed most of the lawn between the raindrops this morning, then helped Ms Kelly clean the air duct vents. The rest of the day has been spent re-wiring the #1 Main in the train room, complete with new power feeds. I did find a 100' spool of 20/2 electric wire at Lowe's, and it did the trick. No longer have to feather the throttle when the loco gets to the most distant track work. It turned out to be nearly a two volt gain. Also replaced hidden Lionel trackage on Upper Line, with Atlas Industrial Rail, for continuity. Again, train runs smoother up there now.
It was just announced that my former boss at WMSR is being replaced by the BoD. Good luck to the new guy. Hope he can get that entity turned around.
anjdevil - I'll head to the dry-cleaners with my top hat and tails...
Morning all!
Partly sunny and will be HOT and MUGGY! Summertime!
Well Doc visit went well - I am where I am supposed to be - but doc told me in response to some of the painful side effects I am dealing with that it will be a year to 18 months before I heal up from the radiation treatments. Was not really wanting to hear that - but knew it in the back of my mind. Oh well...
Bought some Evaporust at Harbor Freight to soak some very rusty dash mounting brackets. Wowzers! Worked great and brackets look like new after a 4 hr soak. Had seen Evaporust used by several Youtubers for tool and machine rescue/rebuilds and decided to try it out. $30 for a gallon but well worth it vs wire wheeling stuff and it gets into crevices a wire wheel or brush will never reach. Had tried some of the other methods using household stuff like vinegar, but the results were not as good and it takes a very long time for a mediocre result compared to the Evaporust. Next time I have a rusty toy train part I will give it a try.
Kev - congrats on the GS making the all-star team!
Roy, Evaporust sounds interesting. Can it be re-used, that is put it in a bucket, let it do its thing, then pour it back into the container for future use? It sounds like something I can use for some railroad lantern restorations.
Wayne
Wayne - Yes. Keep using it until it quits working. Iron/etc will settle out. Non-Toxic. Biodegradable. Uses a chelating chemical process vs acid (like vinegar). For me it worked as advertised. Like some of the pics in the link below. Amazing.
https://evapo-rust.com/evapo-rust/
I think it would work great for removing rust from steel lanterns. My brackets were stamped steel. I have seen it remove rust from cast iron in YT videos.
Always test on a similar part before doing something that may be irreplacable.
Thanks Roy!
anjdevil2Becky a- you got this, sista!!
I'm gonna find me an OPEN MRI machine!
Mornin' boys and girls. Wet and 65 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Just got back from PT (heel Spurs). Got all the yard work done yesterday, before the skies opened up. Calling for flash-flooding across the region. Wifey wants to go grocery shopping today.
Pennytrains - Accessible MRI is the proper search term. Two places highlighted in Snohizo.
Good morning!
Cloudy and hoooomid - 90 today - 240 heat index
Spent yesterday working on the new dash. The thickness of the new molding is twice that of the original (a good thing) but that means few to none of the stamped panel U-nuts fit (a bad thing). Existing ones allow 1/8" panel thickness and the new dash requires at least 1/4" - which are scarce/hard to find. Took a lot of time to test fit all the trim panels to make sure they fit and not under pressure (37 yr old plastic trim panels crack easily under pressure). Had to do some grinding here and there. Now I am priming/painting all the underdash metal mounting hardware to minimize it rusting again. Also having to fabricate some small hangers for the wiring harness as the original had barbs woven into the harness that plugged (basically permanently) into holes in the rear of the dash. The repro dash has the pads but not the proper holes for the barbs - and all but one of the barbs broke when I pulled them.
DJSpankyWhere ya going, Mt. Airy Lodge? For those unaware, that was the place that advertised here in NJ in the last 70's, early 80's for weekend getaways where you could get a room with a heart shaped pool.
Ooooooohhhhh yeahhhhhhh, I remember those ads! Some others might remember with THIS reaction:
Anyway, Mount Airy Lodge is long closed now, I remember reading an article about the auction of the assets, including the heart-shaped tubs. The reporter asked a woman who purchased one "Aren't you just a little concerned about what might have happened in that tub?"
Her answer? "Oh, I'm sure it's nothing a little bleach won't take care of!"
Whoops, looks like I was mistaken!
https://www.nj.com/life-and-culture/g66l-2019/05/cf575aabf85351/the-beautiful-mount-airy-lodge-is-now-a-casino-and-resort-and-i-might-like-it-better-than-ac.html
Hey folks, if you haven't watched the recent video post "Visiting The O Gauge Layout of Corey Ward" do so! It's great! I watched it twice!
Good morning/afternoon all!
Started out the morning with T-Storms and rain - now sun is out - to make sure it gets super-hooomid! 90's today with a heat index of 310! It's a hooomid heat!
Dash brackets are painted - as it is enamel paint it needs to cure for a few more hours - wiring harness hangers painted and installed. Test fitted the instrument pod - realigned the pod double-ended, keyed bolt/nuts that I did not notice previously (good catch). This is taking longer than I wish but I am fixing multiple mounting pads that I did not realize initially...ie. the ash tray was an option - and it has its own light in a special housing that requires a custom hole in the bottom under the radio/AC controls.
Kind of quiet here? Summertime?
Only one dead ant in the basement this morning.
Still dry here but pop ups have been hitting everywhere but here. Had to run the AC in the shed yesterday to do anything out there, way better today.
Not much else.
Prayers for you all in need.
Mornin' boys. and 70 in the Potomac Highlands. Was gonna head up to the chapter museum, but no. Need to stay home and comfort FifeMax; maybe run some trains for him (calms his nerves). Just finished vacuuming the den, and even moved the sectional. Missed my mouth a few times, apparently...
Worked yesterday on the Potomac Eagle. We got word of a famous globetrotting Ohio dignitary's upcoming visit, so the staff has been hard at work polishing and cleansing.
Got my CTT, and really love the look of the Lionel Western Pacific GS. At 2 grand, will have to admire it from afar. Didn't receive the last CTT, as prob lost in the mail. Nothing in the can for SPF as well.
Happy Sunday all! I hope everyone is doing well. Have a great week.
Afternoon folks!
Hot hot hot - sittin' outside at 2 pm? - not not not!
Work continues on the dash assembly - installing all panels/bezels/components (i.e. radio/ac control/ac duct adapters/speaker grills to ensure it goes together - might get done this afternoon - test fit tomorrow?
Dennis - this is not a restoration - this is to have it not look like a junkyard dawg!
Good day for racing - NHRA, Indy Car, NASCAR - excellent end to the Detroit Indy race!
wrmcclellanGood day for racing - Detroit Indy race!
Not if you got stuck watching tennis till the race was more than half over!
Mornin' boys and girls. Clearing and 63 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. May mow the lawn later on after the dampness dissipates (look at me using big words). Didn't like the disjointed format of the Nascar All-Star race last night, at all. Didn't get any frantic calls from the Chapter guys, so I'm guessing their N-scale display ran smoothly.
If you like watching trains on youtube, check out RBP Trains. Young fellow has a pleasant style, and the segments are edited well. If you like a little European flair, check out Mouldy Raspberry, great scenery in an attic loft layout (OO). And for your midweek fix, check out Laz's Whistle Stop Wednesday (pgwadd).
Good Morning,
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but I just got a call from the Chief this morning. He is in the hospital with Pnuemonia! Went to the ER last Thursday as a result of coughing up blood, they kept him and was initially concerned it may have been cancer related and found out he had Pnuemonia in the left lung. So of course they are monitoring him very closely and monitoring his blood/oxygen levels. Of course his radiation treatments have been suspended for the near term. He told me he would probably be there for a couple of more days.
His attitude is very positive, but isn't feeling very well, and tires quickly. Definitly could use all the prayers and thoughts.
As I receive anymore information I will definetly share it.
Best to all and Take Care and Stay Safe!
Don
Thank you Don! Prayers for the Chief!
Hit 99 here yesterday - a bit unusual as it was 164 in the shade...
Got the dash all together and all parts installed for fitting/trimming. Will have to make another special bracket for the wiring harness "plug" that the instrument pod "plugs" into (makes it easy to remove the pod for service - well - except getting the speedo cable loose...) as the repro dash shell is over 1/4" thick and all the hardware for the dash, inc the wiring plug wing clips, requires a 1/8" thick max. This repro dash has required a lot of custom fitting/fiddling/etc. I also still have the 'fit' of the glove box door to mess with. Finally there is the decorative fake wood grain plastic bezel that goes from the upper middle to the far passenger side that contains the center and passenger AC vents, vehicle logo, etc. - it snaps in but all the tabs broke off - this can be worked on after install - may have to punt and use some nice screws to reinstall it.
Becky - yeah - not sure why we had to endure 30 min of post-tennis match celebration in a foreign language...the NASCAR All-Star shootout was good/interesting!
Don, thanks for the up-date. Poor Chief, kick em when their up, kick em when their down, hang in their my friend!
Cooled way down here and the air is dry, pleasant for a change, 77 degrees. Cut the dusty grass around the house.
No dead or live ants today in the basement!!!!
Of four tree services that said they would come out to quote, none have showed up as of today??? Guess they have plenty of work. One neighbor told me a guy he talked to quoted him at $300.00 per hour, T&M???? My be better to just let the trees hit the house, pay the ins decuctible of 1K and pocket the rest.
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