GOOD SUNDAY MORNING!
Ken: Like I said, I was waiting for the "magic rested feeling" in the morning after the CPAP, but it never came. SO, no, no fountain of youth! BUT {and there is always a "but", and sometiems a "get your butt..."}BUT {actually 2 buts}, I DO feel more rested during waking hours!{as long as I get my afternoon nap too}.The second but is that i can still have moments of "sleepiness" during the day even after a full night of sleeping, especially when bored, tired, or exhausted. Sems like you are more bored at the store now! STICK WITH THE CPAP and over time of adjusting to using it, you will see some improvement! Took me 3 whole months just to get used to breathing normally while it blew {seemingly} strong gale force winds at my nose! To me it felt like sticking my head out of a car window into the wind going 100 miles an hour! Now, it is "old hat" I can put it on while it blows air and immediately adjust to breathing normal while it does it's thing. ONE MORE THING:IF you don't use up all the water in the humidifier at night, EMPTY IT and start with fresh distilled water at LEAST every other night if not EVERY night!!! They say it can go and grow nasty things like mold and mildew while it sits in the resevoir!! Wash out your resevoir too! {o=if yu can, mine opens up for that} You DOn'T want to breathe those things in either! One final thing: yes that card in the back record your daily total usage of the CPAP, tells them the pressure it uses {mine fluctuates a bit if my breathing changes} and other details about the CPAP machine and it's use that will HELP them to set it on the rihgt setting for air pressure you need for it to the most good. I have one too! {I ALWAYS FORGET to take the card with me to the Appts. with the pulmonologist! DON'T FORGET IT! They NEED it to adjust settings on it!}
Quotable Quotes:
In a world of fugitives, the person taking the opposite direction will appear to run away. -T.S. Eliot, poet (1888-1965)
Language is as real, as tangible, in our lives as streets, pipelines, telephone switchboards, microwaves, radioactivity, cloning laboratories, nuclear power stations. -Adrienne Rich, writer (1929-2012)
Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going.
You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream.
-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.
Good morning. It's 69° with 94% humidity. The high high will be 85° and cloudy with a slight chance of rain. with I don't know why I call it a 'good' morning. I've been up most of the night so the first birds of morning are vile sounding creatures. Watched 'Patton' this morning to help pass the time. Checked my right knee the other morning and found a small tear that's took it's turn at getting infected. My immune system is a joke and I can almost get an infection by thinking about it. Washed down the area this morning with a alcohol sanitizing wash and it sure lit up that spot. I applied more antibiotic and a 2x2 dressing. I'll check it again tomorrow. When I found it initially it smelled like an infection. This morning there was no such smell so that's some good news.
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
More news on the Chevy van 20. It's been moved to my sisters property, minus the dozen dogs that were running around it before. The only body damage I can see is on the right rear door. The tires are in fair shape considering it's been sitting in a field for several years. It's already become a 'family' project. My father, my sister and her husband feel that's just right considering they screwed me out of the pickup. There won't be any original owner getting in the way with excuses like 'It's sentimental' as he's deceased, a victim of brain cancer and his heir doesn't want anything to do with it. He was going to sell it for scrap. It'll be several months before it can be driven. I'm not a Chevy man but it'll be a big step up from the old RAM van. Parts should be cheaper too. Starting now, Jeff's 'Van Project' is moving forward.
Well, Golly, Jeffrey!!
COngrats on the new van! That is one I'd and fix up. I like that style of chevy vans...WHat year is it again?
You might be able to get a new door for it if you have "recycling yarads like our "gary's U-pull it" or our "interstate parts" where they will retrive them for you {got new rims for the '98 there}. Simple enough. Could possibly even get the grill part too.
IF i were to find that model around here, it'd be rusted out even if the engine was still salvagable. I think I've only seen 3 on craigslit in the last 2 years {'90s chevy vans}, as I routinely cruise CL for funsies nad see what rediculous prices people keep asking for their old vehicle. The ones that sell fast are reasonable, the ones that linger, well lets just say their asking price is "out of this world", hence the reason it is one for ever and ever!
well, In other news,
MOH, who has the day off, has spent most of the day sleeping off the sickness. I hope I don't get it, but MOH has had it for a week now. only 2 more weeks and MOH will be over it! Head/chest cold. IS miserable. I will come down with it next week, I am sure. now you watch.
I ma taking a day of rest too, not doing much. usually i'd be doing laundry and bedding, but can't really while someone is in it!
I have 5 Dr.s appts to go to this week. Only one is NOT mine. I have 4 appts over 2 days this week, about back to back. Then there is hte checking on my father too. TOmorrow I spend fillingout accidnet forms AGAIN, for another entity representing the hospital and sataellite services after teh accidetn. Haveto call the agent rep lady to find out..do I REALLY HAVE to fil out YET ANOTHER form? FOr the SMAE accident? probably. They want to see if your story changes!
Its simple. A guy in a pickup stops, waiting to cross traffic into a gas station, I stop behind him, and the kid behind me slams into my backend because he "didn't see {I/WE} was stopped". He got ticketed for "following to close". End of story. Now my life is miserable mess what with all this insurance stuff. I actaully THOUGHT The reason I hired an agent was for the AGENT to file all necessary forms. guessed wrong! He does nothing more than tap a few keys on the 'puter and everyting else is left to you and the staff at the parent company! FOr that he rakes in a commission on my policy{ies-homeowner is with him too}. NAd they all call at teh wrong time when I am out and leave messages to the same 800 # as a boiler room full of people who don't know nuttin' 'bout nuttin' on my claim!
Then a form for Pat D scritps on Medicare. Thats a whole nutter story.
Tehn another form to fill out.
have to look somnething up for MOH for the wedding MOH is doing in Oct. the QQuicker the better I get to it.
In short, I wil have a busy week!
I can't wait till tuesday to find out what the orthopedic surgeon wil do for my shoulders! Now watch. nothing.. "let it go away on its own"!
Ok...I have been fighting yet another headache so I think i'd best go lie down too and lower my BP now.
later
Congrats again, JEffrey!
galaxyCOngrats on the new van! That is one I'd and fix up. I like that style of chevy vans...WHat year is it again?
Jeff.... The Chevy van looks clean on the outside, and no rust is visible in the pictures..... It may be a great vehicle.... Nice of family to chip in on the proejct, too. ... Tires might look good, but old tires can be hazardous, however. Rubber deteriorates. ...
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Heartland Division CB&QTires might look good, but old tires can be hazardous, however. Rubber deteriorates. ...
I finally finished moving into the new place today..........boy am I tired.
Dennis Blank Jr.
CEO,COO,CFO,CMO,Bossman,Slavedriver,Engineer,Trackforeman,Grunt. Birdsboro & Reading Railroad
Dennis ..... Good to hear the move has been completed. I hope you can have time for model railroading soon now that is over.
We had another good weekend of railfanning. Spent about 3 hours watching 11 trains on Norfolk Southern's main line on Saturday. There were 3 mixed freights, 1 road railer, 1 denatured alcohol tank train, 2 intermodals, 2 coal drags, 1 slab train & 1 train consisting of 11 flat cars with a variety of track maintanence equipment on board.
Another interesting thing was an NS bathtub gondola with a logo I haven't seen before which included NS's "Horsehead".
I couldn't find a build date on them, nor could I find anything with a quick peek on the internet about the type of car, which was labeled G117R. So I'm thinking they may be kind of new, but I'm not positive about that. The one coal drag had the Central Railroad of New Jersey heritage unit in the consist. Didn't expect to see that one, but I was hoping to catch the Conrail heritage unit which was reported westbound earlier out of Lilly, PA. But it never showed.
There were also 3 BNSF engines as foreign power on various trains.
Today we went 1st to CSX, & caught 1 mixed freight. But 1 of the engines was a CITX lease. So that was different. Leaving there we headed back to NS & caught 5 trains in 2 hours. 1 mixed freight, 2 intermodals, 1 crude oil & 5 engines running lite. Foreign power today was a couple of Union Pacifics.
The weekend was topped off with a nice Sunday dinner of boneless chuck roast, mashed potatos & gravy, sweet peas, & chocolate pudding. All washed down with a bottle of Reisling from Seneca Lake. Bad news is I noticed there are only 3 bottles left in my stash. Looks like a road trip might be in our future plans. Here's hoping your weekend was as enjoyable as mine. Stay safe...
Tom
Pittsburgh, PA
Last day of regular season baseball today, always a somewhat sad day when your a die hard baseball fan and your team isnt going to be playing in the postseason. A few great games today though.
Beautful day here today too, only down side is I think I may be getting a cold but am hoping its just my allergies. They usually bother me the most in the fall. Might just kick back and watch some tv tonight. I was able to clean up the lawn ealrier this morning.
I would believe the new built date is either in railroad symbols or never placed on when they repaint the cars.
Jeffery you can paint and decal it other than white. I hope it's an easier project and keeping you busy than being bored.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
Evening Dinners
Flo, Please.
Computer Question Before I forget to ask again, how do you turn off programs running in the back ground on XP? Computer is running slow at times and the AVG scan says it is clean.
Work Front I need to get off my butt and start looking! Not one person came into the store this Sunday!
Workout Had a pretty good one again. While I was slightely dissapointed in the bench press, (Only got 7 Rep's on the 4th set) I had added a 5 Lb jump in weight. So I really have no reson to be dissapointed. 5 Lb's is a good jump in weight. Fixed the weigt belt so it would fit. So I threw in a Military Press as the last shoulder exercises. I can sure feel the effect right now, but it is a good pain. I had done 3 other Shoulder exercises before the Press so I was happy.
See you all Monday, Ken
I hate Rust
Evenin' folks!
Janie, just a refill of the decaf please....
Man, am I exhausted! Was an incredibly busy day out at the museum today. Every trip was packed right up to the end of the afternoon. We were short staffed as well, with one person in training for both Engineer and Conductor being the 4th. person on crew. That worked fine when he was doing conductor, but put us with the conductor doing both that and car host when he was in the locomotive.
I have been catching up with a lot of NMRA stuff tonight. Tomorrow morning will be spent on the phone as I need to call for an appointmemnt for my follow up visit for the colonoscopy, call the dentist for an appointment for some major tooth work, call the hearing center to get an appointment to get the hearing aids cleaned and once again reprogramed. I also need to stop over at the LHS to pick up a couple items to continue work on the layout. By 5PM I will need to watch the Granddaughters so their Mom can attend a Girl Scout Meeting. Father will be at work, grandmother will be at work. I haven't seen the girls in a couple weeks so I will enjoy myself!
Jeffrey, I know you have mentioned it before, but what year is the Chevy Van? That could end up being a good vehicle for you! Good luck with it. Do watch that spot on your right leg!!!
Have a great night!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
cudaken Computer Question Before I forget to ask again, how do you turn off programs running in the back ground on XP? Computer is running slow at times and the AVG scan says it is clean.
howmus Jeffrey, I know you have mentioned it before, but what year is the Chevy Van? That could end up being a good vehicle for you! Good luck with it. Do watch that spot on your right leg!!!
1996It's 18 years old. In comparison, my 1981 RAM van is 33 years old.
angelob6660I would believe the new built date is either in railroad symbols or never placed on when they repaint the cars. Jeffery you can paint and decal it other than white. I hope it's an easier project and keeping you busy than being bored.
I'm not bored by any means, but what exactly are you talking about?
Speaking of weight, I've gone from 265 to 222. That's a reduction of 43 pounds!
Good evening. It's 72°, 96% humidity. It's been a good day for me. My family has showed that they are ready and willing to help. My old RAM van has about had it. The engine and tranny work OK but the rest of it creaks, bangs and rattles going down the road and these sounds are LOUD! It's also drafty as an old castle. That's not too bad in the summer but in the winter it can be hard to stay in with NO heat. Now work is starting on a 1996 ChevyVan 20 aka G20. This one is in the 3/4 ton to 1 ton weight class. This vehicle has both A/C and heat. However the brake system is "out to lunch"! The brake booster doesn't work at all. It looks to need brake work all around.
Time for me to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow.
WEll, you probably won't see much of me this week, as I have a TON of stuff to do. I have fofrms to fill out, 5 Drs appts to go to {one for MOH}, have to see my father, and, of course whatever else comes up and to keep up with the never ending household chores!
Well, Its official! I have the cold MOH has had for a week now. I have bad sinuses, and a scratchy throat, and that 'headachy/feverish' head feeling! It was only a matter of time. MOH will take off two days this week for sick days, and has like 50 hours of sick time available to be used by year end. MOH has a big break today between clients, so can rest then, but will take wednesday adn friday off for sick days, one for the doctors appt on Firday. MOH wanted a flu shot then too, but will have to wait, they won't give it to you if you are already sick. I usually wait till mid-oct or end of Oct for flu shot. I want it to be good and ready for the long winter ahead! I myself am good on the pneumonia shot, and had the shingles shot last year, so i am set there.
Quotable quotes:
There are two possible outcomes: If the result confirms the hypothesis, then you've made a measurement. If the result is contrary to the hypothesis, then you've made a discovery. -Enrico Fermi, physicist and Nobel laureate (1901-1954)
Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence.
well, I'd best get into the shower to get my day "going".
Good morning to everyone. And, it's
National Coffee Day!
For me, pretty much every day is National Coffee Day, so what's the big deal?
Anyway, I had a pretty good weekend. My wife Penny is still down with her cold, which she's had for a week and a half. It's just a hacking cough now, but she's still tired, probably from sleeping badly from the cough. With my Metformin dose reduced by 50%, I'm feeling good again, not dragging and sluggish. I worked on that liftoff bridge most of the weekend, and also got out for a bicycle ride, something I've been missing. Now I know I've got enough energy to ski this winter, something I've been concernced about.
Ray, do you really need a follow-up appointment after a colonoscopy? I've had a few of them, and I've never gone in for a follow up. Either they're going to say you're fine, or they're going to say you need some repairs on the plumbing, but that information can be conveyed over the phone. Maybe you'll get hit with a co-pay, too, and I'm sure your insurance will get a bill. To me, these "healthy patient" follow-ups are a waste of my time.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
howmusGot back home from the "procedure" about 12:45 this afternoon. They were running behind.
Isn't that what's normal. (rimshot) Ooooh! Get it? Behind...running behind....colonosco...ok. Glad all looked good. No pictures please.
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.
Mornin' everyone!
Zoe' I'll have the #2 special this morning. Over easy eggs, bacon, home fries, and a double order of sour dough toast to go along with a pot of Seneca Lke dark roast coffee in my R&GV RR Mug please.
I only buy insurance from a local group! They have a real live Human Being available at all times they are open, and a short drive (about 3 blocks) will let me walk in, sit down, and have them straighten out any and all issues. cost? usually the same or less than the "We sell it much cheaper" places including the one with the obnoxius little reptile crawling around...
Ah... Yes I go back for the follow up appointment. I have never had a co-pay for this and don't expect one this time. They give me a ddetailed account of what was found, what that means, and all sorts of pretty photos of the situation and advise on what to eat and what not to eat. When i have the twice yearly blood work, I still go to the doctors appointment for a physical check up too. Besides, the telephone sounds like this to me: You have a ssbvoa on the asfak, in the diusfba9hask, so we recomend that you follow the akjdkhdajdhv; diet to be sure that you don't developeawefauwefcjg...
Have a good one out there!
Jeff - WOW ! Thats amazing. Did you change diet ? Excercise ? all of the above ? Good for you. That will help out your diabetes. Hope this doesnt offend - but - I thought Tabasco ws made in Texas ? I not a big fan of that brand. I REALLY like the lousina hot sauce. Do you put yours on eggs ?
Dennis - Hope you get some rest from the move
Howmus - well "BOOM" would be pretty bad. I did not realize the grade was that steep ! Geez that is billy goat steep !
Ulrich - If the grade is 25% how in the world do the passengers stnd or sit ? Around here we joke about the Wesvirginia boys have one leg shorter so they can stand on the "west by God Mountains "
Phil - You chewed the marbles ? Heck I swallowed them whole !
Busy weekend , finished priming the kitchen, there must have been a million stink bugs on and some in teh house ! Does ANYONE have a good stink bug trap ? Geez I hate those things. Must have killed 100 of them this weekend.
So busy this weekend the only MRR I got done was reading the MRR mag and my NMRA mag. And some straightening of the work shop. That wasnt so bad I bought several bins and got some of teh misc filed away and labeled in the bins.
W**K front has been great - My boss teh VP has been gone for several days and I have gotten caught up on some back projects.
One very aggravting thing. The stupid google phone cleared and reset itself for some reason. Lost 100s of contacts and about 300 piuctures. Going to Verizon today. Really mad about this.
TTYL
YGW
Morning Gang,
Chloe Dear, when a moment is open, I would appreciate some Blueberry Pancakes with some good ol' Canadian Maple Syrup, Bacon strips with sourdough toast and peanut butter. HC to chase. Please. (If only)
We are back from southern Montana. Had a great visit with #4 Son, and gave him some assistance with his reno of the house he bought in Laurel.
I had a good shopping trip to Jim's Junction in Billings and got some great deals on some Accurail and Bowser kits also 18 CMW Vehicles and some assorted parts and pieces required for some unfinished projects. ( I have a lot of them). Always a great place to stop and shop. John Olson, the Proprietor is a swell fellow to deal and talk with. ( not all 18 of those vehicles were from J.J. some had come to my son's from Walthers and F.D.Trains. Saves on postage ) )
There is a great old NP caboose that welcomes you to Laurel. It sits just before the underpass, under the rail yards on the main road into town. I got a good pix of it will try to post sometime especially for Brunton.
Must go for now as I am helping #3 Son do some insulating and vapor barrier work on a rental house he has.
Jeff. that is a good looking van, nice to see your family showed some compassion.
Well Gang, if you have some problems I hope they are all small ones. But do keep smiling as it does help. I have proved that.
Great to see Flip checking in now and then. Come on back all you who are MIA, we miss you.
Johnboy out........................for now.
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
yougottawantaJeff - WOW ! Thats amazing. Did you change diet ? Excercise ? all of the above ? Good for you. That will help out your diabetes. Hope this doesnt offend - but - I thought Tabasco ws made in Texas ? I not a big fan of that brand. I REALLY like the lousina hot sauce. Do you put yours on eggs ?
Good morning. It's 78° with 79% humidity. The high will be 85° and cloudy with a slight chance of rain. with No plans for today. Already had my foot tended to and wrapped by the Home Health nurse.
well,
got a phone call and one form out of the way. I called the company representing to company {hospital and ancillaries} that took care of me after the accident. They want me to fill out form DV-whatever again. I said "My insurance company has it. It is in the hands of XYZ ABC, who, according to her voice message, is out of the offce until OCt. 6th".There was some conversation back and forth and I said again" it was faxed to her by my agent week before last...she has it all filled out". I never got the form from them in the mail..twice. SO I said "fax it to my agent, and I'll have him fax it back to you". Did. Over. DOne. MY PART is done. FINI. NOW let the insurance company earn the $1200 I am paying them a year to cover the brandy new car and my 8.5 yr old minivan with collision still intact..just in case or until it turns 10 or 12, whichever comes first.
MOH got a surprise morning off. The AM client called sick. SO MOH has spent most of the Morning in bed. I will soon join. As my scratchy throat is turning sore by the minute. Unfortunately the "no client thing" means shorter hours than 30 for this week, and short paycheck.. Bummer. Evening client has been sick and has yet to cancel, but may cancel too, who knows. MOH is planning on taking sick day Wednesday and Friday.with 56 hours of sick time, won't hurt to take 12 hours out, leaving 44 hours of "use it or lose it" time.
Made a rather large phone payment this AM instead of waiting for the monthly bill to arrive in Oct., and accruing more interest. Paying down 30% of all owed debts within 2 months is nice. GIve me six more months and if we keep on track, will have paid down about a whole 65%. Closer to being debt free. Now if nothing breaks, lost or stolen, and we keep on track and don't have sick clients and MOH still keeps the horrible second job and they give "full allowed hours" right up til the end of the year, we should be able to do that, come next March. That will leave one credit account outstanding, but lowered balance and all funds go to it and by this time next year toatlly debt free, if not sooner. Here's hoping. THEN MOH can quit "horrible second job" or can stay or cut available hours or what not. That took care of that 'errand'.
Well, I have laundry stalled as MOH turned dryer to "hold" while napping. SO, It is not getting anywhere. I can finish when MOH gets up for evening client. Dishes are all done, and stove scrubbed, so that chore is done, too.
So busy morning so far.
now for a nap.
Good Evening!
The past days have been kind of slow on my end. Lots of kin folks to worry about. My MIL was sent to the hospital with heart issues, Petra´s aunt in the US is having a bad time in terms of health as well, and the one close to us suffering from MS is slowly succumbing to her illness. My own heart issues show only little improvement. As there is no bottom to worse, my thoughts about future MRRing activities are leading nowhere. I still want too much, without having the necessary foundation in skills, money and space.
IIt´s not 8pm and aleady pitch-black for over an hour. I have to get used to the darkness in my neck of the woods again. In 4 week´s time, it´ll be dark at 4pm
Stay safe!
Ulrich, I saw your post on Weekend Photo Fun. How did you enjoy the Free-mo meet?
Thanks for letting us know that Wolfgang Dudler's modeling is still in service and being seen by the public. I always thought his work was really fine craftsmanship.
Mr B
Im in the same boat as your wife, I also have a crappy cold. I strated to feel it come on yesterday morning when out cutting grass and just thought it was allergies. All stuffed up today. I go to work tomorrow and for me when I have a cold the qucikest way to get rid of it is to work and sweat it out. SO with any luck it will only last a few.
Weather was wamr today too ( having a cold with hot humid weather is no fun,lol ) but things are really going to drop by Sunday. Todays high was 27c and Sunday it will be only a high of 11c. Funny, thats when I usually get a cold is when the temps swing so much in either direction. Usually just drink alot of water and gatorade and just try to flush it out.
Think I may just lay around tonight and watch football or play a video game.