moelarrycurly4Yeah and in a few years they will be quaranteens
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
The new star of the music business:
"Corona Virus and The Quaranteens" - on the around the world tour now!
Happy times!
Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)
"You´re never too old for a happy childhood!"
Tinplate ToddlerGermany keeps the borders open for all, invited or not invited
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
I think know what you're on about, Ulrich, but as my daughter has got back into Germany, and is going to sit things out there, I'm kinda grateful!
Whereabouts in Germany is your daughter, Bear?
Sometimes, things change faster than one would expect. With the exception of the borders to the BENELUX states, all borders are now officially closed for non-residents. Public life has come to a grinding halt, all events have been cancelled, all government agencies are closed, train service is very much reduced, hospitals and nursing homes are closed for visitors, most flights are cancelled, as most shops are closed as well. The good news is that you can still get toilet paper and, despite the number of infected people being on a steep rise, the number of deaths remains incredibly low. There is a strange feeling around, as it is really quiet outside.
I don´t dare to think of the effects all of this will have on the world economy! Better to start bracing ourselves for the 7 meagre years to come!
Tinplate ToddlerI don´t dare to think of the effects all of this will have on the world economy! Better to start bracing ourselves for the 7 meagre years to come!
I predict that the world economy will bounce back sooner rather than later. People want to get back to work. Companies want to sell their products. The pro sports teams want to play games. People want to travel and go to restaurants. Lots of people will see their savings increase because they are not spending money on entertainment and restaurants. That money will be burning holes in their pockets.
The biggest question is how many companies have the resources to survive the drought. Lots of companies, both big and small, will go under unless the governments provide proper support.
I hope I haven't infringed upon the forum rules.
Tinplate ToddlerThe new star of the music business: "Corona Virus and The Quaranteens" - on the around the world tour now!
Okay Ulrich, that is sick on so many levels! World tour eh!?!
I'm glad that we can smile in the face of adversity!
hon30critter Tinplate Toddler The new star of the music business: "Corona Virus and The Quaranteens" - on the around the world tour now! Okay Ulrich, that is sick on so many levels! World tour eh!?! Dave
Tinplate Toddler The new star of the music business: "Corona Virus and The Quaranteens" - on the around the world tour now!
Just a bit of good old gallows humor, Dave!
Tinplate ToddlerWhereabouts in Germany is your daughter, Bear?
Bear, your daughter should stay clear of Berlin, the Rhein/Ruhr region and Bavaria. These are the hot spots in Germany. Hamburg, while being affected, is not as bad as the regions mentioned before. Internal travel is still possible, but the number of trains have been reduced, running on weekend schedule during the week. Finding a restaurant may turn into a problem, as many have closed on their own discretion. Museums, galleries and other public places of interest are closed.
I live south of Hamburg. Our neck of the woods is one of the areas being affected the least - yet.
A do wop group.
Good morning gang. Just stopping in to grab a breakfast sandwich to go. Looks like I may be sent home to work from home. Never thought I would be so happy to be considered "non-essential personnel".
Hope everyone stays or gets healthy (coronavirus or otherwise).
Later gents,
Mike
Good morning. Coffee, bacon, and eggs from the diner.
I tell my wife all your jokes. She just looks at me like she always does -- "you're a nerd".
Things on the plains haven't changed too much yet. School is out for spring break, although they may extend that.
Church yesterday was full. We didn't shake hands with others, but otherwise everything was normal. Walmart and the grocery store have no toilet paper.
I finally got the grain elevator to a stopping point. It was a Christmas gift, and not something I wanted, but so as not to look ungrateful, I built it. I have no place on my small layout to put it, so it is sitting in a mountainous area right now. I guess this means I have to build a bigger layout!
York1 John
Hey, guys! I'm back from my medical leave. Surgery went perfectly, so I thought I'd buy everyone in the Diner a beer. So, what did I miss?
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
I have heard that Corona beer has a slump in sales, but toilet paper is a rare commodity these days. Sorry, no trade-offs!
Glad everything went good!
It's a little early....but, yea, I'll have one! I mean, you put'em on ice! Great!.
I better grab one before TF sees this!
As far as what you've missed, really nothing......oh wait....there has been something on the news lately, 24-7, what was it about again?...
I have to go to Menards this morning, I NEED welding rod! I don't care what's out there! I'm going for it!
Y'll have a good one! Ya hear!
Mike.
My You Tube
Welcome back, Steven. Thanks for the beer! It's never too early.
I'm glad to hear that everything went well.
Good morning .
Steve O .... Welcome back. It's good to hear the surgery went well.
I think many forum members are staying home and working on their model railroads. The phrase in the news is "social distancing".
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
I read that the term "quarantine" can actually only be used in the Province of Quarantine in France. Otherwise, it should be referred to as "sparkling isolation."
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
MisterBeasleyI read that the term "quarantine" can actually only be used in the Province of Quarantine in France. Otherwise, it should be referred to as "sparkling isolation."
Schools closed in North Dakota. Gee Wizz.... We got ONE case and he came from out of state!
Over Reaction.... Over Reaction.
Yes the govt and the helth manufacturers and labs gotta get going, but really.
90 people die in car crashes every day and they do notyhing about that!
LION will sit here by the tree (metphorically speaking as it is 11 degrees and snowing outside) and watch the world go by.
Or Bye Bye if that is what they are doing these days.
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Good morning.
Welcome back Steven! Good to here you surgery went well
TF
While searching for some info for Dave´s planned "layout on the spit", I came across this video of certainly one of the most spectacularly landscaped narrow gauge layouts. The layout is named "Cliffhanger" for a good reason and was built by John de Frayssinet, a former British pilot, who is tied to a wheel chair.
Extra strong coffee in a SOUTHERN RAILWAY mug, please and thank you.
Have been slowly getting a little knocked down by the treatments, but still in great spirits and have done some cleaning out of the train room to make space for building the additional tables. Even slow progress is still progress.
Need to drop in here more often and peruse the pics and vids being shared. Hope everyone is doing well these days.
Cheers! Rob
My home, Lee County, Florida, has become the "hot spot" for Florida infections. We have had two deaths, unrelated man and woman, both 77 years old.
The woman was in terrible shape with all kinds of other medical problems, and was in many high risk groups.
However, the man was fit, trim, and very active with no other medical conditions as reported by local news. His friends and family stated he was obsessed with healthy living and maintained an active lifestyle. Officials have no idea how he was exposed to the virus.
He went from being without symptoms to deceased in less than 48 hours. He lived in a high density assisted living retirement community with hundreds of other active seniors, and they are not testing any of them.
Lee County is only allowed to conduct 32 Coronavirus tests per day, and they take 3 days to get back. If your primary physician decides you need a test, you are put on an appointment waiting list that will take a few days to get you to the top.
Add the three days it takes to get the results back, and you will probably be dead before they can even confrim you have the virus.
There are over 400 primary care physicians in Lee County, and only 32 tests per day, and they are not testing a population of elderly people they know have been exposed.
This sounds terrible to me.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Germany is now closed and it is expected to stay that way for the next three months. Airports are being closed down, public transport services are limited, churches, mosques, temples and other places of worship are closed, sports arenas are closed, schools and universities are closed - just about everything is closed. Restaurants can only stay open between 6am and 6pm and must allow for a distance of a minimum of 5 ft. between guests. we are more or less under a curfew, as there are no places for us to go to. I am sure that one day we will have overcome that dang virus, but with our economy being frozen solid for 3 months, we will end up in an economic crisis, which will dwarf the Great Depression of the 1930s.
Ouch!
Water Level Routenon-essential personnel
I can't understand some of the stuff people are buying up. The latest one I heard was people concerned about having milk for the long run have started buying up baby formula. Consequently, the parents of babies that need it, can't get it. Ridiculous!
"All the world indeed a stage"
They may have gone a bit to far this time. They seem to be succeeding shutting the world down.
I just wish I understood the ulterior motive???????
Track fiddlerI just wish I understood the ulterior motive?
You wouldn´t want to know, believe me!
The layer of civilization is a rather thin one, which wears off quickly in times of a crisis.
Track fiddler "All the world indeed a stage" They may have gone a bit to far this time. They seem to be succeeding shutting the world down. I just wish I understood the ulterior motive??????? TF
Don't worry, your tinfoil hat will protect you.