Morning Folks
Flo, Big Coffee Pleases.
Boy this morning is being a big pain in the caboose! Because of how the paydays fell last month I made $3300.00 and now SSI wants the cash they sent her back. But, get this! They just sent her another $331.00 payment? No wonder the state of Illinois is Broke!
Todd I am starting to think you are right about change engine manufacturer. But as a whole have had good luck with Proto's. PK 2 with the cracked gears, it is a well known problem and not a big deal. While not as well known problem, worm gear squealing is all so a common problem I believe.
Ulrich Here in the states a Politician must be able to smile, while turn a knife in someones back!
Gary, sorry to hear about your grandmother.
Well got to run.
Ken
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I hate Rust
Another beautiful day here with temps in the mid-sixties right now, along with sunny skies and a nice breeze. It's been busy around here as well. We both woke up early this morning, so we decided to go have breakfast. The sausage & cheese omelet was good and so was the decaf. With nothing on the schedule we had a couple of extra cups of coffee. That's the thing I've always enjoyed about retirement. Just to make it up as you go along some days. Stopped at the car wash on the way home and then because it was nice and clean, decided to give it a coat of wax once we got home. Another projec completed and scratched off the Spring to-do-list. Just finished lunch which consisted of a Thomas English Cinnamon muffin. After I read the news on the internet, I'll be cutting the grass again. Just cut it 3 or 4 days ago, but it really needs it again. Hope everybody has a good one...
Tom
Pittsburgh, PA
jeffrey-wimberly. I've never seen Fargo. Enlighten me please.
Near the end of the movie, the more psychopathic of the two kidnappers feeds his partner into a woodchipper. It was a strange movie, half crime drama, half comedy.
There was also a James Bond book, back when James Bond was a series of novels and not a movie franchise, in which the action took place along a rail line in Switzerland in the winter. There was a scene involving 007, a bad guy and a rotary snow plow. The chapter title was "Red Snow."
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
MisterBeasleyThere was also a James Bond book, back when James Bond was a series of novels and not a movie franchise, in which the action took place along a rail line in Switzerland in the winter. There was a scene involving 007, a bad guy and a rotary snow plow. The chapter title was "Red Snow."
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Been working on one of my P2K GP38-2s. After taking the cab off, I used one of the SMDs I have for the beacon, and it required some tweaking. The SMD is so bright, it turns the beacon yellow. I painted over it with Tamiya Transparent orange, and the insde of the beacon with it. Seems to tone it down and it looks orange again. Looks like 1k 1/4 ohm resistor will work fine. I'm taking a break now because I've lost the beacon 4 times now, and have had to get on the floor to try and find it. I found it this time and it's on the bench. I'm going to try to find a decent size box to work on the engine in, so the parts stay in the box. This loco has a DH163, but the rear light (yellow) wire broke off from the connector. So I'll wire it to the green wire, put the resistor in line, then stick in a 2-pin plug so I can take the shell of easily if I need to. Then I have to do it's sister unit.
I *should* be outside pressure washing the shed, but it's been raining all day.
In speaking of MIAs, where is JR?
MisterBeasley, I think that one 007 book actually made it into a movie. I'd have to ask my mom since she's seen them all.
Gary, Sorry to hear about your grandmother.
Vincent
Wants: 1. high-quality, sound equipped, SD40-2s, C636s, C30-7s, and F-units in BN. As for ones that don't cost an arm and a leg, that's out of the question....
2. An end to the limited-production and other crap that makes models harder to get and more expensive.
Thank you all for your prayers and support for her, I know the best I can do is hope. I believe in self sufficiency so that might help with the wondering of why I'm not a believer, I hope you guy's don't think any different of me though. There are lot's of great people here.
SP&S modeler, 1960's give or take a decade or two for some equipment.
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Gary DuPrey
N scale model railroader
Burlington Northern #24 Thank you all for your prayers and support for her, I know the best I can do is hope. I believe in self sufficiency so that might help with the wondering of why I'm not a believer, I hope you guy's don't think any different of me though. There are lot's of great people here.
To quote Ricky Ricardo, "of course we DUN'T" {think any different of you}. Religious discussions are banned, but i will say this; you are entitled to your beliefs or lack thereof.
We all here value each other and the differences which make us a diverse bunch who all come together for the "common good".....so no worries for you!
We gather this is hard period for you, facing losing her, and if our thoughts and prayers help smooth things along in any way, so be it. Many of us have been through this, as well as losing a parent or even a child. We all help each other....that is the spirit of the diner here...you are welcome, you know that.
-G .
Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.
HO and N Scale.
After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.
Another fabulous sunny day in the Old Dominion with a high of 70 or so. Looks like it will hold to this kind of weather until Monday.
I'll be out shooting with friends tomorrow morning, (doin' a lot of that lately) and then reloading the cartridges I shot and finally, cleaning the guns. Tomorrow night is dinner and a movie with the old gal and Sunday might be yard work, grass is growin' like gangbusters. Hopefully, some afternoon MR time on tap.
Richard
If I can't fix it, I can fix it so it can't be fixed
Good afternoon.
During school, there was a mock accident put on by SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions), and the mock trial they had after that was something that apparently left a few kids emotionaly wrung out (myself included a little, I'll admit it). What apparently happened was that one kid decided to mess around with drugs before driving. Had maybe three passengers. Their car went head on into another car. Two people were supposed to have died in it. What got me a little was the thought of some of my friends being in the same situation. As a result, I don't have much energy left. Not doing much through the day today helped.
Apparently that mock accident worked.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Route of the Black Diamond Express, John Wilkes and Maple Leaf.
-Jake, modeling the Barclay, Towanda & Susquehanna.
galaxy Burlington Northern #24 Thank you all for your prayers and support for her, I know the best I can do is hope. I believe in self sufficiency so that might help with the wondering of why I'm not a believer, I hope you guy's don't think any different of me though. There are lot's of great people here. To quote Ricky Ricardo, "of course we DUN'T" {think any different of you}. Religious discussions are banned, but i will say this; you are entitled to your beliefs or lack thereof. We all here value each other and the differences which make us a diverse bunch who all come together for the "common good".....so no worries for you! We gather this is hard period for you, facing losing her, and if our thoughts and prayers help smooth things along in any way, so be it. Many of us have been through this, as well as losing a parent or even a child. We all help each other....that is the spirit of the diner here...you are welcome, you know that.
Aloha!
Got a new Hawaiian CD by Keali'i Reichel. It is called Collection One Kamahiwa. Listening to my favorite chants from disc 2.
We have a nice cd/dvd/CDRW player that is surround sound..sounds great , like better than if they performed them as a hula at a luau.
It's kinda fun to sing along {chant} with the phrase: Ui,Ui, 'e'e'ina ka 'oneki o lalo walawala ka pumi ma hope {oooh-ee, ooooh-ee, eh eh eeenah kah oh-neck-ay oh lah low valah valah kah poo-mi mah hope-ay} FRom the chant/song No Ka Moku Kia Kahi Ke Aloha. {{you Can be rest assured Spell Check will NOT like that!!!}
Have an appointment next tuesday for my eyes, so I can FINALLY get new glasses..its been 3 years, when we had the money MOH needed new ones to see at work so I got the short end of tHe stick....maybe with them I can finally see what I am typing without my eyes glued to the screen...That and read the words on TV...for awhile it helped that we had a HD tv, but not now...
So I got all laundry done and dishes and visited with our train nut fiend...
so now dinner will be late As FIL wanted to "go shopping" to "See what there is"{to buy}...so MOH went over to stay with MIL.
So that is it for now
Afternoon folks!
Janie, I'll have a tall glass of lemonade please...
The HVAC guy came over early afternoon with some recommendations for the AC I am putting in. I decided to go with a unit that is 20fi more efficient than the original one he recommended. Will cost me all of $360 omre and has better insides all around I guess... At 4PM today the solar panels had already made 25+ Kwh of power so today has been another great day. Got my Bill from NYSEG today and all I will be paying for electric for the month of April is the basic charges you have whether you use Electric or not which totals about $16. The overage of power should be reflected on next months bill or will be held for when I once again use more electric than I produce. Not exactly sure how it works yet as this is the first month I have produced more than I used (by about 15 Kwh). AC should be put in sometime in the next couple of weeks as they have to find a day they can do it when they don't have a lot of emergency calls to do....
Jake, that scenario just happened in real life in Rochester a couple days ago! Only this time there was no deaths. A couple ended up in intensive care though. Learn from it my friend! We want you around here for a long, long time.
Gary, I have learned over the years that good people come in all sizes, shapes, and colors. All ethnic groups, religions (including no religion), and all genders. Just like bad people! I take my beliefs on this from the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. when he said "..... but rather by the content of their character!" I try to be a person of good character and you sound like you do too. That said, I will keep you and your family (particularly your Grandmother) in my thoughts and prayers at this time.
Best get moving. I am on my way to Canandaigua to have dinner at some restaurant with my sister. She owes my dinner so I may get off the hook for my share of the bill... It should be at her favorite Mexican restaurant. I'm not really fond of the place, but........... I have found something that is edible if I can convince them to get rid of the salsa. I hate salsa!
Later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Good Friday afternoon, Diners!
Was in the middle of a post yesterday morning about 9:40. Then the power went out. It came back on at 2:33 today.
I thought about mowing grass like some of you guys. Decided to wait a bit :
Ended up with 15" of "spring" in Wisconsin. Sheesh. Couldn't run trains without electicity, so I worked on a building: Glad to be back online. I can't believe I missed 6 pages in 2 days! Terry in NW Wisconsin
Ended up with 15" of "spring" in Wisconsin. Sheesh. Couldn't run trains without electicity, so I worked on a building:
Glad to be back online. I can't believe I missed 6 pages in 2 days! Terry in NW Wisconsin
Glad to be back online. I can't believe I missed 6 pages in 2 days!
Terry in NW Wisconsin
Queenbogey715 is my Youtube channel
Agreed, Ray. I really hope I haven't offended anybody though.
Here's a project that's finally 'finished" for now. BN#724 with #'s in the Numberboard the little F behind the plow which finally got paint, Mu hoses front and back all I need to do is put the brake lines on, gotta get some super glue though.
Evening All,
Just finished supper. I made chicken strips with FF's and peas.
Got my truck oil changed today and took Mom & Dad out to lunch. After getting home I put ground cover down on the layout in the part that was scrapped up for the new track.
Ulrich- Sorry I forgot to tell you congratulations and best wishes on your run for MP. If you get elected at least one of our countries will have someone looking out for their country and not themselves.
Gary- I will say prayers for your Grandmother. Thank you for your kind comment in WPF. Is that a Atlas TT? With a little paint and kit bashing I think it will look as good as anything on the market. In one of the other subject lines on the forum someone did a incredible job on their Atlas TT. Sorry I don't remember where it was.
Hope everyone has a good night and prayers for those in need.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
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Yes, it is an Atlas Turntable. now that you've mentioned it, I could probably bash the turntable into a prototype one I saw in my BN Diesel loco's book.
Burlington Northern #24Yes, it is an Atlas Turntable. now that you've mentioned it, I could probably bash the turntable into a prototype one I saw in my BN Diesel loco's book.
This is my "pit-bash" of an HO-scale Atlas turntable:
I did a photo-essay on the project, which our hosts have been kind enough to keep available:
http://cs.trains.com/mrr/f/88/t/99558.aspx?PageIndex=1
It was a long and time-consuming job, but it ended up, as usual, teaching me new things. It was built in 2007 and is still running just fine.
Yep, Mister Beasley's is the one I was thinking of.
that's amazing Mr. B. I wo't think I was going to pit it but I was going to add railings and a light or something above it so when I'm running in the layout at night.
Burlington Northern #24Thank you again, why the rest of the world won't learn this lesson from us is beyond me. if I were religious though I'd be part of the Ferro-Equinist group. Maybe I'm already part of that group.
Evenin' folks!
Janie, just a refill for my decaf please...
My sister treated me to dinner earlier tonight. Of course she needed to have me fix the mouse on her laptop, change a bulb, and install a new toilet seat for her as well..... I did forget to bring along the pile of forms she needs to hand out for her Summer Art classes she has at her house, which was one of the reasons we were going out to dinner. Figured it would be good to get together and she needed to have me bring the letters to her. She could drive down to my house and pick them up but it is much shorter for me to drive to her house and back than it is for her to drive to my house and back... Yep! She actually told me that once and she wasn't being funny either!
I am tired after a busy day, so I'm heading to get some Hope I don't keep anyone awake.... Have a great night and prayers for all in need!
Are you sure the yard isn't your Jeff?
Evening Folks
Flo, Pleases
Pretty much a uneventful day today.
Terry I was going to complain about the weather here today, 40's and rain. But after seeing your Photo, nerve mind.
Later, Ken
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Evening folks, Flo, if you would please.......in a frosted mug. Thanks dear.
Good to hear you survived TERRY, but that's what folks in Northern WI do, no matter the weather or the situation. I bet the wood stove was glowing. We had solid rain down here. I watched that "conveyor belt" of snow passing over you on the radar screen.
Nice looking pit, Mr. Beasley, I really like the stone work.
Our thoughts and prayers to you, your family and your Grandma, BN # 24, GARY, Grandparents seem to pass on all too quickly, as we get older. They grew up in different times, and lived with every day situations a lot of people of today couldn't deal with.
Well, that tasted mighty fine Flo, here's something for the tip jar, and a good evening to everyone.
Mike.
My You Tube
"Good Morning!" from Tipton IN
Saturday, May 4, 2013
TIPTON IN
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
wetidlerjr "Good Morning!" from Tipton IN Saturday, May 4, 2013
Bill, it still Friday here.
Most odd, added 5 coal cars to the Monon A B A consist and it is running faster at the same throttle setting?
See you all when it is really Saturday!
Morning in the diner with frineds...
GOOD SATURDAY MORNING!!!
Today is Saturday, May 4th, 2013!!!
I have said the prayers and lit the prayer candles for those in need...with a special candle for Gary's Grandmother..it will be kept vigil.
It's only as GREAT as you make it, so MAKE it a GREAT day!!
Good morning everybody!
It's Kentucky Derby Day! ..... Churchill Downs will be full of people dressed uo and wearing fancy hats. It's a great American tradition.. Mint juleps will be consumed. ...... The part I like the best is Kentucky Derby Pie. I love deserts of course, and derby pies are terrific. ..... Weather will be less than ideal in Louisville - cloudy, cool, and raining. ....
Late yesterday, I worked more on the doodlebug with my friend, Gus, at his house. This was to correct issues with lighting.
Cheers!
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
I was asked to post this here.
Sallie M. Cox, age 64, of Martinsville, IL passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2013 at 10:35 AM at Heartland Manor Nursing Center in Casey, IL. Sallie was born on September 12, 1948 in Beauty, KY to Donald R. and Mary (Perham) O’Dell. Both have preceded her in death. She married Jerry F. Cox on February 14, 1968 at The Plum Grove Church in Rural Cumberland County, IL. Jerry survives her. Jerry and Sallie have six children who survive her. One son: Andrew Joseph (Jessie) Cox of Robinson, IL; Five daughters: Loretta Cox of Peoria, IL; Nicole (James) Lanham of Robinson, IL; Patricia Stuart of Toledo, IL; Calinda Kiefer of Bowling Green, KY and Elizabeth Cox of Robinson, IL. One brother: Larry (Rachel) Orndorff of Terre Haute, IN. Two sisters: Donna (Jake) Tutewiler of Casey, IL and Thelma Smith of Toledo, IL. Also surviving are Sixteen grandchildren. A Celebration of Life service for Sallie will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 4, 2013 at The Plum Grove Church in Rural Greenup, Cumberland County, IL. With the Reverend Gene Southard officiating. Cremation rites will be accorded by Goodwin Family Funeral Home & Crematory. Online condolences may be left for the family at www.goodwinfamilyfuneralhome.com. Goodwin Family Funeral Home of Casey, IL is in charge of the arrangements.
Good Morning!!!
Coffee, chicken wings and some fruit please. Thanks.
Showers. High near 59. Rain gage is at 2” now.
Ulrich- You are in for a fight. Not necessarily getting into office, but the real fight begins once you get there. The people are looking for someone honest, not necessarily so with your possible future counterparts.
I’ll never think of a percentage without thinking of a bikini again.
Gary- No. I Don’t think one way or another of a person based on what they do or do not believe. Their choice. I figure and in the end one will be right, one will be wrong. If I’m right….I’ll be glad. If I’m wrong…..I won’t know nor will I know to regret a thing. And if I am right, don’t worry, I’ve never been one to gloat. The only way you (or I) can offend is to push our beliefs on someone else. And, like G said, shouldn’t/ can’t discuss that here anyway. I didn’t take your camment anymore than informative, not a discussion on the subject. Just like if I said I’m a Methodist so of course I like pot lucks!
Ray- I always get a kick out of your visits with your Sister. I would suggest you turn down your ears, but quite frankly…you’d miss soooo much!!
Welp, all town garage sale is here and the traffic is flowing from garage to garage. Yes I know it’s raining, sorta, but that don’t stop em. Brenda is uptown to the Community center selling ju….er stuff for the Foundation so I’m left here to attend to the second greatest event this town puts on…..All Town Cleanup!!!!!! Haul you stuff to the Township/village garage and they’ll point you to a pile or rolloff dumpster, or a combo, based on what you have. Gotta get movin.
Ya’ll have a good day, ya hear!!!!
Todd
Central Illinoyz
In order to keep my position as Master and Supreme Ruler of the House, I don't argue with my wife.
I'm a small town boy. A product of two people from even smaller towns. I don’t talk on topic….. I just talk.