I drive right by that refinery on my way to the Southern Command and There are auto rack loading areas right there as well.
Good morning all. I will have coffee and a couple of slices of whole wheat toast to start this day.
I am going to be painting in the bathroom today, and laying tile in what will become my wife's closet.
Everyone be good. Happy Tuesday.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
gmpullman So, how long you been workin' on the railroad — NOT counting today: I hope everyone had a better Monday than this crew did. Cheers, Ed
So, how long you been workin' on the railroad — NOT counting today:
I hope everyone had a better Monday than this crew did.
Cheers, Ed
We had something like that happen in Massachusetts. It was a road accident, not a train, but involved a clearance issue. The had just repaved 128, one of the busiest roads in the state. A tractor trailer drove along, obeying all the rules including the posted clearance heights, when the box trailer he was pulling struck a bridge.
It seems they had repaved the road without first milling down the old pavement. So, the road moved up while the bridge remained the same.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
TF, maybe it will be a blessing in disguise for Judy to go back to work. Getting back to normal life may be the best thing. I hope that doesn't sound callous -- it's meant in a kind way.
By the way, your brother's apartment is probably what I would be doing if I was single. A bed, a kitchen, a chair, a TV, and the rest of the place would be railroad layout!
York1 John
I asked my doctor if I gave up delicious food and all alcohol, would I live longer? He said, "No, but it will seem longer."
Good morning guys
The weekend was a rough day at Sea Sir. The emotions mixed up with family socialization and the funeral was quite emotionally draining.
I took Monday off with Judy to just lay on the couches and sleep all day.
The poor thing had to go to work this morning and I took her. She is still a bit of a mess and I would have gladly paid one of the other girls to fill in for her as her eyes still look tear stained and tired.
I'm hopeful things will get back to normal soon around here. I need to remember what normal is.
The one good thing is we are all planning to go up to Wisconsin at the end of the month and have some bonfires, some beers, some good laughs and some good fun.
Sorry about the thread I started and had no time to interact. I don't know what I was thinking, I shouldn't have started something I could not attend to. I'm sure you guys will forgive me considering
TF
Good morning, everyone. Bacon, eggs, and black coffee.
Another beautiful day today. Cool and clear.
The birds were loud this morning on the trail. Flocks seem to be gathering. Each bird wanted to be heard, all at the same time.
Have a good day, everyone.
hon30critterThat's not the crew's fault.
Well, after reading the comments, It looks like they were shoving into a refinery to pick up or set out some tank cars. Conductor should know (a) clearances on the secondary track and (b) any excess height cars in his (her) train. So many shortfalls of the new "precision" railroading (PSR), crews unfamiliar with territory, Do more with less concept.
This happened in Memphis, Tn. in THIS area. A stub-end industrial siding.
Speaking of low-clearance woopsies:
This one looks expensive.
Good Luck, Ed
gmpullmanSo, how long you been workin' on the railroad — NOT counting today: I hope everyone had a better Monday than this crew did.
That's not the crew's fault. The blame lands squarely on the shoulders of the dispatchers who approved the route.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
RideOnRoadIf you find yourself in Albuquerque, an interesting day trip is Sandia Crest,
Hey Richard!
Thanks for posting the tram video! What a great way to see the mountains.
Eveing Diners
Flo, give the gang and I a please, the train crew a Crown Royal (They need one) and Dirk a dog treat.
Ed, boy we have all had one of those days! Was it the train crew fault or the dispatcher?
Slow but good day at work. Only 2 customers both bought and I made a extra $45.00. Not bad for reading Clive Cussler most of the day.
Later, Ken and Dirk says Woof, Woof.
I hate Rust
gmpullmanI hope everyone had a better Monday than this crew did.
All-in-all I had a pretty good Monday. Got some work done on the house, spent some time relaxing with my wife.
Life is pretty darned good these days.
I got the bathroom walls ready for paint today. All the tile is masked off, and the doorframe nails/screws are covered over.
Tomorrow I will get the KILZ-2 on the walls, then paint on Wednesday.
If you find yourself in Albuquerque, an interesting day trip is Sandia Crest, with an elevation of 10,679 feet. Albuquerque sits a the base of the Sandia Mountains and Sandia Crest is the peak. The views, assuming the smoke has cleared, are amazing. You have two options to get to the top. The easiest, though not for the acrophobes, is the Sandia Peak Tramway.
The other longer, but land-based option is to drive over to the east side of the mountains and drive up to the top. Years ago, I rode my bike up to the top of the mountain. I started at the Doc Long Picnic area, at an elevation about 7350 feet, and rode the 11.5 miles to the top. It took me nearly 1 1/2 hours to get up and 22 minutes to get down.
Richard
York1Reporters used to always talk about and show the destruction out there.
Yep, same here.
We have a lot of low-lying communities on barrier islands where everything is flooded in every storm. That is where the reporters always go.
I wish after Hurricane Irma storm they would have stood in Cape Coral and said: "Look, all the drainage worked exactly like it was supposed to and nobody in Cape Coral flooded."
Instead, we saw the same clip over and over again of the flooded trailer park in Naples that FLOODS THREE TIMES A YEAR whether there are hurricanes or not.
I lived through some hurricanes while in New Orleans.
When watching hurricane reports for Louisiana, they always mention Grand Isle. Grand Isle is on a barrier island in the Gulf with a high point elevation of seven feet above sea level.
Reporters used to always talk about and show the destruction out there. If you build a beach house on a barrier island with a high point of seven feet in the Gulf , it's difficult to feel sympathy when your house has hurricane problems.
moelarrycurly4Prob mosly a flood event for this storm.
Yes. They predicted serious flooding for us here in South Florida, but except for the low-lying areas that always flood,it did not happen.
I hope it is the same for the next area effected.
Prob mosly a flood event for this storm. There will be some wind issues but not like with Laura. But like a Boy Scout, Be Prepared.
SeeYou190I hope they get as lucky as we were. It was very much a non-event for us down here.
I hate seeing the pictures of the projected storm paths because of the risk of so many people getting hurt. I couldn't live in the southern USA.
In Ontario we are spoiled with predominantly good weather. Yes, it can get cold but that usually only lasts for a month max. We suffer very few tornados, although there have been a few nasty ones over the years. We also have very few dangerous animals and insects. Bears are practically a non-issue if you respect them. Massassaga rattlers usually just make you really itchy if you are an adult, and there are very few bites each year. We don't have to fear standing at the edge of the water, i.e. no alligators.
How cushy can it get?!?
Cheers!!
Thanks for the friendly welcomes!
We didn't get too hot today, but the smoke is still here. I think it is supposed to lighten up a little this week. I finally got around to mowing the lawn, glad it is small.
I am realy enjoying the photos of New Mexico. They have inspired me to take a road trip after the covid business eases up. I haven't been to Santa Fe or Los Alamos in over 30 years. About time to plan a trip, including a couple train rides.
Hope everyone had a great weekend. Guess it's back to work tomorrow.
The news this evening said this Tropical System we have been dealing with for two days has entered the Gulf of Mexico and has already strengthened to a named storm called Sally.
It has now been forecast to become a hurricane and is headed to Louisiana or Mississippi.
I hope they get as lucky as we were. It was very much a non-event for us down here.
Chloe, please bring a cold brew to everyone on me.
Howdy ... Posting briefly via cell phone. We drove to Cincinnati today and will be visiting for a few days .
cheers
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Dianne and I have just cancelled a get together in late September with friends that we have known for 50+ years. The eight of us get together a couple of times a year to spoil ourselves with great food and wine and even greater company. The Covid-19 risks just aren't worth it!
We are hugely disappointed and we have agonized over the decision for weeks, but as we told our friends, we would rather not kill you unless we are listed on your insurance policies! Seriously, we have enough health problems without adding any of the potential Covid-19 side effects to our list. Getting Covid-19 would seriously impact our independance.
So, the party will have to wait!
Cheers!! (I guess)
BATMAN The smoke is so thick from the fires south of the border that you cannot see the sun at all, not even the tiny orange dot that you can usually see through fire smoke. It feels like everyone on the planet is gone as it is so quiet. It is also about 10c colder as the Sun cannot penetrate to warm us up.
That's the way it's been down here in Arizona. Finally today, the blue sky returned for a bit. You still see the smoke. It was just pushed up against the mountains.
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
Good Sunday evening.
We've had a nice fall day -- just-right temperature, sunny, light breeze.
I didn't do much today. We had a nice family Zoom meeting with the daughters' families.
TF, I hope things go better from now on.
Shiprock, the core of an old volcano, rises 1583 feet from the northwest New Mexico desert. It is visible for miles.
This is an old picture from a college geology class trip I took in the early 1970s. This land is considered sacred and is now restricted by the Navajo Nation, so I don't believe you can get this close to it today.
" How about some more beans Mr Taggart?"
I am back from Southern Command. I got the new door put on the "crawl space", the one the idiots tore up trying to steal stuff.
I rebuilt the ramp we have that goes to back porch.
painted front porch ceiling and floor and back porch floor.
9-11, I had just started a new job and a start up marketing company. I was on my way to work listening to a national morning dj show ( Kid Craddick) He reported th first plane. I told co- workers it was terrorist attack and they did not belive me until we were setting there watching as the second plane hit. The reality hit when they came down. I still shudder everytime I think of that.
Luckily still no symptopms of cooties. My co- worker has kicked the fever and congestion. He supposedly gets to come back on the 16th if no symptoms.
I actually think I had a mild version of the cooties back in Feb before this mess hit hard.
Evening Diners!
Flo, Wake up, I will take a and if the gang shows up I am buying. Give Dirk his dog treat as well.
Boy it was nice outside today in Maryville ILL! High was only 75 degrees. I should have did yard work, but I worked in the house instead.
Toliet had not been flushing well. Usally had to dump a glass of warter down it to get it to flush right. We have hard water and there was a lot of calcium build up where the stuff needs to go down. I turned off the water, drained the bowl and dumped in CLR. Boy that calcium felt like coral! I was using rubber gloves and the calcium was so rough it tore a rubber glove! I used a scotch brite pad and scubbed, wait 10 minutes and repated over and over. This was repated for 2 hours! Now flush well and all most looks new again.
I have no idea how old the toliet is. I bought the house 26 years ago and it was here then. Could be from when the house was bulit in 1969 far as I know?
Later, Ken and Dirk says Woof, Woof!
Well isn't this joint a hive of activity.
Good evening from the West Coast where it was a glorious sunny day so we've been told. The smoke is so thick from the fires south of the border that you cannot see the sun at all, not even the tiny orange dot that you can usually see through fire smoke. It feels like everyone on the planet is gone as it is so quiet. It is also about 10c colder as the Sun cannot penetrate to warm us up.
TF, been thinking of the tough couple of days you and the family have had, hope you can now turn the corner and are able to move on.
Dave watched the rail biking adventure. I think I could enjoy that trip, thanks for posting. I also watched some others as well.
Got the lawn cut and spent an hour on the Estate I'm dealing with.
I think I'll go watch a long movie as it is still early here. Watched a movie called "Memorial Day" the other night, it was quite good, I really enjoyed it. It sort of reminded me of my Uncle not ever wanting to talk about the war until one day he just opened up to me about it.
They say the food is best when the diner is at its busiest, so I'll be back later.
All the best to all.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Quiet Sunday in the diner.
I hope Chloe arrives with that bowl of chili soon.
We have had rain on and off for about 36 hours now. It has been a light rain. Nothing bad to speak of. The wind has been much lower than predicted.
I hope everyone is OK, and has a great Sunday.
This is what happens when that little screw comes out of the truck bolster:
They should have put a little drop of canopy cement on the threads.
(story here)
I hope everyone is having a good weekend.