Good Morning,
Nice day here, sunny and warm but could get showers this afternoon.
I see Ulrich has left us again.
Well yesterday we finally got that privacy screen put together and set up. I think it looks good and it does give us some privacy for our patio. Next up is a new fence and a couple of new trees.
Today I will be tackling those driveway weeds again. That propane weed roaster looks good but I don't think it would be ideal for our driveway as it has about 5,000 paving stones in it. The dirt collects between the stones and then the weeds grow. I scrape out the dirt with a screwdriver. A labourious process but it works.
TF, I don't think the inavailability of cedar is due to the border issue as it is open for commerce. Perhaps the mills aren't running much due to covid. Cedar sure is expensive though. Our fence certainly won't made with it. We had an exterior wall siding replaced 20 years ago and the tongue and groove cedar cost $900 wholesale for close knots. Clear was double that.
More coffee is in order. I got up at 10 to 6 to put out the feeders and stayed up. We have to take them in every night as a racoon visits every night. My wife saw it and was surprised at how large it was.
CN Charlie
Track fiddlerMr. Sandman Musta gave me extra sleep time this morning to make up for yesterday's early bird specia
Me too...
I slept like a rock last night. Went to bed about 3:00 AM and slept until 11:30!
I feel great. I only got a couple hours sleep the night before.
More trains from Ohio:
-Kevin
Living the dream.
cudaken Garry is it the diners Mr B? I hope not, he has all ready been through a lot in the last few years.
Garry is it the diners Mr B? I hope not, he has all ready been through a lot in the last few years.
No, it's not me. In fact, I actually got a negative Covid-19 test just a couple of weeks ago.
Please, everyone, we are all angry over this mess and the various ways our governments have botched up the response, but when you're feeling this way, take a step back and remove your mask so you can take a few deep breaths.
I miss smiles. The people at the butcher shop and a couple of other places have started wearing plastic face shields. I'm not sure what value those have for stopping viruses, but my guess is they won't get Kadee coupler springs flying into their eyes. And, they can smile at us customers.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
hon30critterDianne and I finally went out to see Comet Neowise. It took us forever to find it even though we knew where we should be looking. The problem was that we were looking for a very bright, well defined object like the photographs of the comet depict. That is not how the comet appears to the naked eye. The photographs are time exposures, usually around 3 seconds. Your eyes only see the amount of light that the comet is reflecting in the instant which makes the actual appearance quite a bit fainter. It is about the same brightness as the surrounding stars, but once you spot the tail there is no mistaking it. . .
We, too, went out to see the comet and also struggled to see it. The trick for us was to find it using our peripheral vision. Rods are more active in peripheral vision than in a direct view.
Richard
CNCharlieI see Ulrich has left us again.
Sigh. Dejavu all over again.
MisterBeasleytake a step back and remove your mask so you can take a few deep breaths.
I'm not allowed to do that. Everytime I try a mirror breaks.
MisterBeasleyI miss smiles
I miss seeing people's smiling faces too. It really bothers me when I am talking to someone, and I am smiling, but they do not know I am.
It feels like some happiness is missing from conversations now.
Good morning, I have been weed eating the dog run for the last couple of hours, so it was time for my third cuppa.
Charlie, here is a pic of my old house off Google, it had a lot of paving stones and once a year I used a pressure washer to blast the dirt and weeds out, it didn't take long. I just had a small electric one back then. Moving to the country required a much bigger one.
I went out at 2330hrs last night to try and see the comet, however, the sky was still light enough to the NW that the Big Dipper was hard to see never mind the comet. If I stay up later I will be sure to have another look.
The cedar shortages in the U.S. have more to do with trade issues than covid. Canadas softwood market has turned to Asia and to a lesser extent Europe. It is not complicated to understand why the change. We get plenty of ships like these car carriers coming into the Port of Vancouver with cars from Asia and they are filled with lumber for the return trip.
Ulrich has left us again, I feel bad for him as nothing will sideline you faster than health issues, I am speaking from experience. I was lucky to have many safety nets in place so my standard of living did not suffer in the least.
My wife also is unable to work as she developed serious neurological issues. It hit her out of nowhere right in the middle of delicate surgery, fortunately, there was another surgeon at the hospital at the time and was able to finish up. She had a good disability policy as well so we are in good shape. I do worry about her though as I see a slow but steady decline in her health.
It is funny that smiles should be mentioned, I was at Home Depot yesterday and as I walked out the girl at the door said thanks for the smile. I said how do you know I was smiling under my mask? She said I can see it in your eyes. Must be those big wrinkles.
Most everyone had a mask on yesterday even though we have the virus under control here, there are only 2 people in the ICU in the whole Province. Makes me not worry much about the kid having to go to Ottawa.
Well, I think I'll take a break from the weed eater and ride the Deere for an hour and then go back to weed eating.
All the best to all.
1947
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
I see I have tops, cold beer in a Vancouver Canuck mug right out of the freezer for all. It is in the mid-30s here today so I will need a few myself.
Nothing RR related, but in 1949, the 3 network television stations built a triple antenna tower on a hill (TV Hill) in Baltimore. Because of changes in the bands they transmit on, they are replacing the 3 antenna by helicopter right now. 3pm eastern
https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2020/07/21/watch-live-antenna-removed-from-wjzs-candelabra-tower/
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Tinplate Toddler I am sick and tired of being bullied by someone like you! Delete my acoount!
I am sick and tired of being bullied by someone like you! Delete my acoount!
Done.
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
Steven OtteDone.
Again?
Evenin"...
BATMAN
Brent... Right! LOL
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Good evening
So they're shipping all the cedar out by the big boat load now. I suppose it's all about the dollar Brent. Funny how one has the wrong story in the morning and ends up with the right story by the evening.
I'm sorry to hear about the health issues your wife is having. She has been added to Judy and my prayers.
BATMAN I was at Home Depot yesterday and as I walked out the girl at the door said thanks for the smile. I said how do you know I was smiling under my mask? She said I can see it in your eyes.
I was at Home Depot yesterday and as I walked out the girl at the door said thanks for the smile. I said how do you know I was smiling under my mask? She said I can see it in your eyes.
I was going to say something about this but you beat me to it. I can still see them, ...I can tell. You can only see the genuine Smiles now. A person's eyes only glow or light up from a real smile.
Man the postal service is slow these days. I sent two renewal cards into Model Railroader over two weeks ago and haven't got the bill yet. It was the renewal cards, buy one year subscription and get a second one for someone else for free. I thought my brother would enjoy Model Railroader and Classic Trains.
I got off the phone with customer service a while ago. They got one card and the other one must be on its way. While I had the gal on the phone I asked her to check why my messaging isn't working on the Forum. She was able to get it to work with her computer. I told her I use a smartphone and she tried it with hers and was not able to get it to work. She's going to pass it on to one of the techs and told me she would get back to me.
This gal was such a friendly customer service person. It's always so refreshing when you can tell someone likes their job. I asked if I could take a survey and give her a good review. I guess they don't have those there so I Thanked her kindly.
Taco night tonight
TF
Track fiddlerTaco night tonight
It is taco night here too! They will be done in about twenty minutes.
They were good Kevin. Must have been, ...I ate 5 but I saved two for later.
And dang it. I was bidding on a Bachmann 0-4-0 Baltimore & Ohio Dockside Switcher I had when I was a little kid. The bid was at 40 and I waited till the last 5 Seconds to pull the ripcord at $80.
I was surprised I lost. Someone must have wanted it more than I did but I doubt it.
Bummer, it was in excellent condition too
Tacos were also very good over here.
I bought two electric chainsaws today. A 14" conventional and an 8" pole saw with a 12' reach.
They are wonderful! No more mixing fuel, pumping priming bulbs, messing with the chokes, or dealing with old fuel. This is amazing. I just pull the trigger and cut the trees.
Wow... why did I wait so long?
SeeYou190I bought two electric chainsaws today. A 14" conventional and an 8" pole saw with a 12' reach.
I bought a Black & Decker pole saw maybe ten years ago. It was handy for trimming limbs but really didn't have much "oomph".
Then I decided to see what replacement batteries I could get for it and Amazon had some NIMh batteries for $20 each. These replaced the old NiCd batteries.
Wow, what a difference! Back in business
Regards, Ed
SeeYou190They are wonderful! No more mixing fuel, pumping priming bulbs, messing with the chokes, or dealing with old fuel. This is amazing. I just pull the trigger and cut the trees.
You're lucky. I bought one last week and couldn't get it to work. Took it back and it started right up. The clerk said there might be a problem with my extension cord.
I said "what cord?"
maxmanYou're lucky. I bought one last week and couldn't get it to work. Took it back and it started right up. The clerk said there might be a problem with my extension cord. I said "what cord?"
Thanks,
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Ulrich has quit again. I have done my best in the past to support him but I'm not sure how much more I should or can do. I enjoy his contributions but I'm disappointed that he has such a hard time working within the forum rules.
hon30critter Ulrich has quit again. I have done my best in the past to support him but I'm not sure how much more I should or can do. I enjoy his contributions but I'm disappointed that he has such a hard time working within the forum rules. Dave
Dave .... You said that very well, and my feelings are similar to yours. I'm sad to see something like this happening. I think each of the Diners is a friend, and I do not wish to lose any friends.
It would be a good idea for each forum member to review the rules and abide by them. Let's be respectful of our host, Kalmbach, and Steve O in particular.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Heartland Division CB&QLet's be respectful of our host, Kalmbach, and Steve O in particular.
maxmanYou're lucky. I bought one last week and couldn't get it to work. Took it back and it started right up.
Mine are the Ryobi 40 Volt models. Both have brushless motors, for whatever good that actually does.
I am going to add their leaf blower and hedge trimmer tools to the collection if these are reliable and I am still happy after several weeks.
The Milwaukee and E-Go models are more powerful, but mine are not needed for heavy work. I still have the Poulan 18" 2-stroke chainsaw if I need to deal with something big.
Good morning
It was another early one today. Judy is still sleeping as she's been working hard and probably needs it, so I'm being quiet as a mouse.
They have been getting waves of people that are disrespectful at the hotel. They come to party with their friends and there's nothing wrong with that within moderation. The groups that have been coming there are loud and obnoxious and trash the rooms making her job harder. This has been going on for quite some time and has been getting worse. Many times they are asked to leave and frequently the police need to be involved.
Her boss said it has something to do with the extra $600 from the unemployment stimulus. That is ending at the end of this month and along with her coworkers, they are hoping this problem ends with it. It's a nice hotel in a nice neighborhood and everyone just wants things back to normal.
Last week she told me about her hockey kids as she calls them. She said her Canada hockey kids are so polite and respectful that it's a joy to have them there. In the same conversation she told me the other groups of hockey kids are not the same. She said they are loud and disruptive. They pass tennis balls with their sticks up and down the halls off the walls. They are told to quit and as soon as no one's around they come out and do it again. I just laughed, ...it's funny but it's not! I told her, Children are a reflection of their parents and when they grow up, they still are.
Well, I'm going out to my buddy Ervs today to paint my truck topper. I got it all prepped days ago. Preparation is 90% of the job. I got the whole thing scrubbed with TSP and a brawl pad so the paint sticks good. Now the fun. I have some rust areas to take care of before paint. I really enjoy auto body work.
Make it a great day guys
Good Morning:
Sunrise from my back yard last fall —
Sunrise_9-9-19 by Edmund, on Flickr
Nature can be wonderful
I never tire of the way the Brits show the pride in their railways.
Years later, in 1995, the signal simulator was donated to the National Railway Museum in York:
I hope everyone is well these days —
Cheers, Ed
SeeYou190Mine are the Ryobi 40 Volt models. Both have brushless motors, for whatever good that actually does.
Batteries were not the problem with mine. I have an electric model. I guess you missed the part where I said "what cord?"
Mornin' folks!
I just walked in the house from doing 1.6 miles running.... That is half of what I try to do every day. The weather is cloudy outside now but the weather guesers are calling for some torrential downpours start failrly soon! I may not get the second half done today.
maxman SeeYou190 Batteries were not the problem with mine. I have an electric model. I guess you missed the part where I said "what cord?"
SeeYou190
I wondered about yours needing to be plugged in to use... I had a corded electric snowblower several years ago. Piece of crap that was a pain to drag the cord around as you tried to clear the driveway. Now all my outdoor tools are battery powered. I am using EGO tools (56v). Major power and nothing to drag around. they also are easier to change out the battery than to get out the gas can... Then realize it was empty and have to drive over to the gas sation and fill, then come back and fill the tank, put away the gas can, etc. That was especially a pain in winter and I was trying to clean out the driveway so I could drive somewhere else.
Have a good one and stay safe out there!