Frigid greetings from Wisconsin this morning. It is -22 (-20 yesterday at this time) degrees on my deck this morning and there is a breeze, bringing the wind chill to -35. And from the weather forecast this morning its colder in some of the surrounding communities. This is the coldest snap we have had in 10 years or more. Schools are closed and many area activities are cancelled. Milwaukee schools are closed and they almost never close. Even the local ski hill has been closed periodically over the last few days. This is why I love Wisconsin. The weather actually gives you excuses to stay buttoned up inside for long periods at a time - and that means I don't need an excuse to spend time with trains. See there is a silver lining to every frigid dark cloud.
For those of you who are experiencing unusual cold weather - remember it could be worse.
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Good morning all,
It has been a long time since I have been able to do this, but IIASBDISEI with temps in the positive single digits today. Yesterday was first day back to "regular" work this week and of course everything went to h--- in a handbasket. Today did not start off well as carpool person called me at 6 AM to say she was taking a personal day. Did I mention it was her turn to drive? Did I mention that was looking forward to an extra hour of snooze time on the way to work? Did I mention she never gave me a hint yesterday that she might not be in today? At least there are not many people here today, and I may actually get something accomplished. Also, there is the three day weekend waiting for me. That is truly remarkable about that landing in New York yesterday. I did the YMCA routine last night. I am now up to six or seven touches on a set of juggles. Roy, congrats on your son's win and playing time. I had bran muffins on the dining car this morning. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Sturgeon-Phish Good Morning from cold (5°F) Southern Ohio Thanks for the comments about the crane/signal tower choice. I think I’ll use the tower and move it away from the switch. I was using an existing hole for the wire but I’m going to drill a new hole and plant a bush in the old hole. Prayers of thanksgiving for the folks on the plane and for the pilot. I got the log loader stripped and primed yesterday. So good so far. Now finding the right shade of green with out paying $18 a can. I may try and mix my own and use the airbrush. Got to go May God bless Jim
Jim if its the same shade as the base to the gateman I think I have a unopen can it was either that or the cattle coral. If you want can send your way just have to dig it up give me till tonight to find it ( I'm off today good prodject for today lol)
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Morning to all. Been very busy trying to get caught up on the forum with the switch to the new pot.
Condolences to Bob Keller on the loss of his pet. It is always very tough to lose a furry friend.
Congrats to Buckeye the new Grandpa.
Got to get going. Brrr. It is cold here about 8 degrees.
Take care,
Mitch
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jonadel There's kind of a neat old "Mr. Wizard" experiment for your kids if it's cold enough--take a coffee cup and fill it with water and micro wave it until it boils, immediately take it outside throw the water high into the air---your kids will love it. How many of you remember Mr. Wizard? I think I just dated myself :)
I remember. I'm doin' it! Coffee huh...May need 2-pots today. -4 here.
Brent: If that Bonzai tree dies save it...cover it in matt medium and wet water, and install it on the layout! I've been trying to find one or two of those, but they're too expensive. I'm 0 for 4 with Bonzai here. Rolls of film??? Are they inside these disposable camera thingies??
I was planning to take the kiddies to the Auto Show...but too cold. I read just about everything on ballasting...Ballast last....Ballast first....
My experience has led me to conclude:
Kurt
Good Morning from cold (5°F) Southern Ohio
Thanks for the comments about the crane/signal tower choice. I think I’ll use the tower and move it away from the switch. I was using an existing hole for the wire but I’m going to drill a new hole and plant a bush in the old hole.
Prayers of thanksgiving for the folks on the plane and for the pilot.
I got the log loader stripped and primed yesterday. So good so far. Now finding the right shade of green with out paying $18 a can. I may try and mix my own and use the airbrush.
Got to go
May God bless
Jim
Evening all!
Chilly here - low 20's tonight. Warming nicely for the weekend - 60's.
Doug - one of my employees is in Schaumburg tonight for a meeting in the morning - did I hear -50 with the wnd chill???
Son's HS JV soccer team won their first game tonight 1-0. He is a forward - but only got 10 min on the field this game. Tournament this weekend.
Absolute miracle about that plane in the Hudson in NYC.
Hope everyone has a great day tomorrow!
Regards, Roy
Good night all. In the 20's and suppose to be around 15 tomorrow AM. Colder tomorrow night [might hit single digits]. Then modify Sunday but still below normal. Crazy winter. 4 weeks of below normal, 4 weeks above normal and now, real cold.
Finally got to see the news. Pilot had about 30 seconds to make up his mind where to go. Did not realize flight was inbound to Charlotte. All flights with US Airways are through Philly, Phoenix or Charlotte. Airbus is a heavy plane. That is why I like flying a small plane. Been in a L19 several times and no engine. Spiral down and land smooth.
Doug, you still having vandal problems? In NC, we shoot them.
Stay warm all you Yanks. God bless.
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Buckeye, Must be business travel, Barratt-Jackson only has a couple days left.
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Buckeye--
I'm trying to get as much cold weather and snow in before I am forced to travel to Key West. Tonight is nearly perfect in Iowa, our 2nd night of double digit negative temps
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Oh, DougDG - you better watch out, you'll get someone in trouble with talk like that! Now, I bought my wife a black and decker cleaner that had 3 different brush heads and stuff once. Whatever happened to that thing?
Pilot is a hero, no doubt about it lives were saved, also by the boat captains who acted so fast!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Brent, Could've been worse. Just imagine what mite have happened had you gotten her something functional, like a vacuum cleaner. I gave mine a cookbook, the Yellow Pages.
cnw1995 Yep, they were glass, Laz. Just crumbled in their case. I heard taps playing.Dang these young whippersnappers who keep coming in and outta the front door - - -
Yep, they were glass, Laz. Just crumbled in their case. I heard taps playing.Dang these young whippersnappers who keep coming in and outta the front door - - -
Oh man, that stinks Doug! How did you clean it up?
Buckeye - Actually for X-Mas I bought her a Bonzi Tree (she's been wanting one)... she hasn't watered it, but I have watered it twice... I don't think she likes it And I did buy her some chocolates a few days ago and she said I shouldn't have because it makes her butt grow... LOL!
88 - If it was a girl, Susie-Q was my favorite names. BTW, have you bought her any flowers or candy lately?
fifedog - Nice try.
Jim...Sorry about your pet.
Jon .....Very bad news and I know that you are going to be thinking of me in the next few days. Unfortunately, I am required to leave the great and beautiful weather of the Midwest and fly to the Southwest where today's temperature was 76 degrees. I will be sitting outdoors, drinking adult beverages and wearing sun screen. It is currently -3 and tomorrow is going to be colder and I will be missing Ohio in January. Jon, you are so lucky by not being required to travel to where it is warm and sunny.
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Good Evening All
Not much to say tonite except its cold and looks like its going to stay this way till saturday afternoon when it soars to 19. An indoor, goof off day. thats it. Banilla is here for anyone brave enough to eat it...S.J.
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MichRR714 kpolakStarted ballasting! Take some pics :)
kpolakStarted ballasting!
Take some pics :)
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
I vote for a crane anyday
rtraincollector Chief I see my northerns were at it again trying to do in some N.C.ers
Chief I see my northerns were at it again trying to do in some N.C.ers
RT, It weren't a bunch of Northeners. It was a bunch of Canadians, Canadian Geese that is. Miraculous !
Jon, Mr Wizard, absolutely loved his show as a kid. It is a shame they don't still have some of that type of programming.
dougdagrump Hats off to a US Air pilot who has to ditch in the Hudson River with apparently no critical injuries or deaths. And a big hats off to the people who work the river and show up in only minutes and start picking up survivors.
Hats off to a US Air pilot who has to ditch in the Hudson River with apparently no critical injuries or deaths.
And a big hats off to the people who work the river and show up in only minutes and start picking up survivors.
Why I fly US Airways. Now South Trash would have gone in belly up and then told everyone to exit as their boarding pass indicated [A's first, B's next and C's well good luck]. No joking about airplanes and emergency landings. Pilots did a great job. Even picked a spot close to the ferry docks so they could help.
COLD, YANKEE COLD. Pam, Lucy and I walked the trail in the park. A girl drove in with SD plates. Asked her if she thought this was a heat wave. Said no but better than SD.
Later. Grits kept the plane a float and saved lives. See, Fife can be right every now and then.
Jim--
I vote for moving the crane to a different area, the signal tower looks perfect for that spot, the crane just looks a little crowded.
Kurt--
We hit a blazing -5 late this afternoon, what a heat wave! I could only be outside a short while this AM when it was -21, where our kids live it was -29, YIKES. There's kind of a neat old "Mr. Wizard" experiment for your kids if it's cold enough--take a coffee cup and fill it with water and micro wave it until it boils, immediately take it outside throw the water high into the air---your kids will love it.
How many of you remember Mr. Wizard? I think I just dated myself :)
Phish - Honestly, they both look a little "bulky" for that particular spot.
Guys,
Did some moving of stuff on the layout. Which do you think looks better? The 583A Crane or the 593 Signal Tower?
Thinking about moving the crane to another spot.
Thanks
rt - His Honor would probably have us believe that the successful rescue from the freezing waters of the Hudson, was due to one bag of GRITS in somebody's carry-on...
Buckeye - Congrats on the addition. But something more original, like Bruce Napoleon Ohare (B.N.O.) would have been cyooool...
kpolak Afternoon all! Jon: It's not really cold 'til your nostrels freeze together... Doug: Condolences on your loss(es). Started ballasting! Wa Hooooo! Doug up some builders sand from around the house...may need to incorporate some clay....I'll see what color that comes out. This stuff is more nerve racking than I thought...I'm trying to get it right, but not too right...Small art brushes seem to work the best for fishing the stuff out of the rails. Well it's in and matt mediumed down. I caulked the edges before I started ballasting...good thing...only one leak. We'll let it be for the night. Kurt edit: njalb1 100 Are we on the clock?
Afternoon all!
Jon: It's not really cold 'til your nostrels freeze together...
Doug: Condolences on your loss(es).
Started ballasting! Wa Hooooo! Doug up some builders sand from around the house...may need to incorporate some clay....I'll see what color that comes out. This stuff is more nerve racking than I thought...I'm trying to get it right, but not too right...Small art brushes seem to work the best for fishing the stuff out of the rails. Well it's in and matt mediumed down. I caulked the edges before I started ballasting...good thing...only one leak.
We'll let it be for the night.
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Are we on the clock?
Not my clock .... Just wonder If someone is watching
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