Good Evening
I am running late tonite, still trying to clean and put things back. So I will grab the banilla and wait for the Tardis...S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
Fifey, how much water does your boat draw? Glad you got off without incident. I was with my brother once in a power boat that grounded in one of the inlets over on the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay not far from the East side of the Bridge Tunnel across the bay. We were going along at a pretty good clip when the motors started stirring up mud. We were able to stop before anything bad happened. Hope you have better luck next time you sail.
Ray
SPMan
Evenin' boys. Evenin' English. Another beautiful day in the Mid-Atlantic region.. Last night I survived my first "soft" grounding. Actually occured in the channel leading out of my marina, which totally befuddled me (s'posed to be 7 feet). Guy in a motorboat gave me a tug, and sprung us free from the muck. I was pretty uptight about it, but it's water under the hull now. Got out to the bay in time to say the end of the Wednesday night sailboat race.
RockIsland - Certainly good to "see" you, sir.
I did hear from 88. Keep him and Susie-Q in your thoughts...
ChiefEagles Anyone seen Doug Murphy today? I heard there was a massive arrest of felons in the Chicago area. Oh well.
....something about digging holes....Just like Doug. All that talk of fishing he was probably looking for crawlers.
SJ: Let's plan an outing with Charlie.
Brutus: Beacon is on!
Just signed up for motorcycle safety course. Haven't been riding since high school...probably a good idea. Bride ok'd a bike as long as it's a fixer upper.
Kurt
Anyone seen Doug Murphy today? I heard there was a massive arrest of felons in the Chicago area. Oh well.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Jack--I have thought seriously about writing the DOT in South Dakota to compliment them on their road conditions, without a doubt they are the best state roads I have ever been on. I'm sure there are exceptions to that comment within the state but every two way road we were on I would rate as highly superior---wide and smooth and without pot holes. They are working on I-90 (main east/west interstate) and there are long stretches of single lane where the opposite side of the interstate is being reconstructed but the two lane roads from the Badlands to the Blackhills were incredibly smooth and wide, I couldn't believe it. I'm sure that the lack of population in SD and the lack of a lot of needless roads contributes to the good conditions of the roads they have. Their tourist season is short to be sure but they have taken all the right steps to make sure the tourists are comfortable so lots of money can be thrown in the state coffers.
Now if they could just do something about Wall Drug
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Afternoon All:
Jack - You have your choice of the hay bailer or several cows for grazing. As to the Bag Balm, I would bet if we listed all its uses the list would be longer than the uses for WD-40.
Chief - You are right about Holsteins. They are milk cows, but schools Etc. show them as "the" cow, so everyone thinks of them as meat cows. BTW, The best eating beef is a Holstein raised solely on corn from birth, no grass at all. We use to raise and sell them.
Don - Every day is national cow day for us. Without them we could not survive.
RT - Your gift to the Chief has me . You live in South Carolina, but show all northern traits, and no southern traits. Once I get you up here under the guise of doing farm work I may be able to turn you around a little bit.
Today's Smart Farmer Saying: The best sermons are lived, not preached.
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
Jack, sorry about your friend. That was awful. Just noticed while reading some of the post I missed.
Chief, that fish looks big enough to eat. I like the tomatoes too.
Don, thanks for the reminder. I will have to go find a cow to hug today.
Have doctor appointment at 3:00 PM today. Just a follow up as far as I know. This is the one that prescribes all the expensive medicine and puts me in the donut hole. I read a piece in the AARP bulletin about a proposal by the Obama administration to cut the price of drugs in half while you are in the donut hole. It was some kind of deal struck with the pharmaceutical companies. If they can afford to cut the price by 50%, what do they call what they were charging before. I call it highway robbery. Even with half off, it's still cheaper from Canada. Actually about one third of what you pay in the U.S. at least on one drug I know of. The drug companies must be worried if they are making concessions. Don't quite think this is out of the goodness of their hearts.
Have a good day y'all,
Good Mornin', Ya'll, From SUNNY Taxachusetts,
My Lord, what is that bright object in the sky? A local weather forecaster this morning stated that we have had only 3 days that could meteorologically be termed "sunny" since May, and that was all last weekend. He may have missed it by a day or two, but it has been like living in Seattle here this summer. I don't need a lawn mower at this point behind the house. I need Pat's hay bailer.
Welcome to all of the newcomers to the Pot whom I have missed greeting the past two months. And thank you for joining us.
Chief.......nice tomatoes. I haven't received your shipment yet. I need to correct you on your correction. Grit-fed Walleye and Sauger are not 'good eatin' fish. BTW, nice Michigan plates on your boat trailer. Gift from Kurt or SirJames?
Bob.....I'm about 45 miles South of Kittery ME, a mile from coast. But since many main and minor roads in MA follow previous cow trails and Indian paths, none of the roads go directly anywhere. The New Hamphire border is only a couple of miles closer to me than Kittery.....if you look at a map, you will see that NH only has a thin strip that abuts the Atlantic. Your comment about your GGGG Grandad building ships in Kittery and Portland ME. struck a chord. Essex MA, about 11 miles North of me, was once one of the largest shipbuilding centers in the US. The trade began back in the 1600s. By 1850 they were cranking out 50 ships a year, most of which were 2 masted schooners. And by the mid 1850s, 1 out of 28 ships flying the American flag were buit in Essex MA. But the industry is now gone. On a related note, the Tall Ships are in Boston this week!
Brutus......I told you that a hot tub and beer were the ticket to a healthy back. Glad you are feeling better. SirJames......give it a try. Just make sure you wear a flotation device.
DougM......was glad to hear that the Glock Fife sent you did the trick on your office window.
MikeC......with all of the discussion about iron skillets, then that alleged sports-injury-induced contusion below your knee, I can't help but to suspect that the actual cause was a solid backhand delivered by the Saucy Wench, not a soccer-related injury as you stated. Nice try.
Pat......thanks for the welcome back. Another Bag Balm application. My new granddaughter is a chow hound and consequently is doing a number on parts of my daughter's dairy factory. When they were visiting over the weekend, I pulled out the tin of Bag Balm. Got a big laugh.
Rich......[tup] on the links you provided. You stated "I apologize for all the shop talk." When it comes to never forgetting the safety personnel and service men and women who have given their lives in the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty, protecting each of us 24/7/365, your reminders and links are most welcome. Keep them coming. As you know, Dobermans are my dog of choice. My wife and I received photos of Firefighters and search/rescue Dobermans from 911 and the Worcester MA fires. Need to frame one and hang it on our family room wall.
Jon.......it was heartwarming to read your technical post helping out fellow Nawthener Rich, possibly saving his "assentials." Maybe he will take your advice and then go on that Niagara Falls road trip after all. Mustang Wide Vinitage Seat with Backrest. BTW, why are the Dakotas roads so boring on a bike? Seems to me that any road that is nothing more than 25 years of pothole patchwork like we have in MA. would be preferable.
Don......you saved my hide. Thanks for the reminder that today, July 9, is National Cow Appreciation Day. I forgot to mark my calendar. My wife depends on me to remind her of all of this important stuff! And this is another paid holiday the MA. pols are looking for to continue their never ending quest to reduce their annual number of work days below 100. Seriously, we have paid holidays here for state and local workers you guys have never heard of.
Later, gang.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Morning all. Cloudy here. I see that Sir. J is jealous and wants some grits shipped Nawth. May not be going to lake house until Sunday after Church. Wifey changes plans every time the wind changes. I will be staying all week as they are refinishing the hardwood floors in house. Have to keep the kids away. More outside work to do today. Got this box with a John Deere vintage box car. Must have gotten it from Choochoo. Can't remember but will surely keep it. Will certainly pay homage to the cows as National Cow Day. Sorry, but I do not eat more Chicken. Never understood why they use Holstiens to advertise when they are milk cows and not beef cows. Oh well. Later.
I forgot to mention the fish Chief post are just bluegill stuffed with cotton and grits. So don't be fooled.
Good Morning
Sunny and 80 today. I have lots of cleanup to do but my lower back is saying oh no you don't, not today. I took a Celebrex, which I only take when I am desperate.
Kurt I have a 16 ft open hull 50 HP boat that I bought in 03 and since 06 has only been wet when it rains. The paint has not even wore off the prop. Your welcome to use it anytime.
Got to try and do a little cleaning so enjoy this day...S.J.
Good morning all,
It is rainy in SE Indiana today. Ooooopppss, I did it again. The ultimate result of the soccer game last night was a beautiful knot just below the left knee and above the shin guard protected area. Add to that the fact we lost 4-3 does not help matters. I played keeper the second half and once more prevented the other team from scoring but unfortunately could not prevent an errant kick from one of our own players from going in :-( I was talking to the "saucy wench" afterward about this is the most injuries I have had in a year and she pointed out this is the hardest I have ever played. Hmmmm....there is a lesson there somewhere, just not sure where and not sure I want to know. Prayers going out to all who need them. I had bacon and biscuits on the dining car this morning. Beacon is NOT lit for tonight. Leg hurts too bad. Will pass on refereeing soccer game tonight as well. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Morning all!
Charlie: That's a great haul! BiL met us up north...he has walleye on the brain, so that's what we fished, and the sunnies for the kids. I'm rigged for bass, but never went. Maybe we can gather up Sir James, dust off that boat, and feed some Bass.
Nice Walleye, and tamaetas Chief!
Jack: Congratulations on the Grandbaby. Prayers for your Friends and Family.
Jon & Rich: Sounds like nice rides!
Briefly, just thought I would mention, so everyone is aware, and can pay proper homage.........
July 9th, "National Cow Appreciation Day"
Thought you would like to know.
Don
Good night all.
Jack, you are incorrect. We do have walleye and sauger in the SOUTH. I am expecting walleye fellets frozen and overnighted from all the sucessful Yanks. Here is some walleye photos:
Nice looking walleye Kurt.. welcome back man!!!
I was on the lake this morning myself...on at 7. By 9:30 we boated 2 walleye, 3 smallmouth, 1 largemouth, 12 bluegill and a perch. 2 of the bluegill were master angler size here in Michigan.. 10"
Nice produce Chief!!
Prayers for a match Brutus
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Getting a very nice early evening monsoon right now. Should be able to raise goldfish in the jeep tomorrow, at least in the morning before it gets too hot. Boy do I hate convertibles now. Made a wise choice on the GT version of the MGB.
Cleaned up around the grapefruit tree just as it started to rain. One of the 4 plants I have to water in this place I am renting. Not a big grapefruit fan, but it is one of the "legal" fruits. If nothing else I promised to water it a bit more so I could trade for eggs w/ one of the other operators. Dunno, maybe all of Chief's photo's are inspiring. May try to set up a drip system to be more efficient about it.
Dennis - I'll try the pan technique, but prob not 'til I get back to the scope. Would be funny to get a whole thing of Crisco just for that. I also have another tiny one that could prob be used for backbacking. It would do like one egg. I'll set 'em both up and see how it works.
Brutus - glad to here the back is better. Those electronic theft systems can be pernicious. I've seen several clifford system's fail. I use a club type device on the cars. Continued thoughts and prayers for the wife.
cnwDoug - they replaced the windows 3 times in the geology building on campus. The windows were partially in shadow and they couldn't take the difference between expansion and contraction. Was the tallest (think it still is) building on campus, so for years we lived w/ bunker style entrances and chain link fences. Felt like East Berlin or something.
Diet seems to be going ok. Should find more info on the first round of tests on blood sugar tomorrow. I seem to be running around 85% speed, functional, but still something definitely going on. Been reading Gene Kranz's book "Failure Is Not an Option". Saw it at the used bookstore and thought it sounded darned appropriate. Very interesting. It was amazing how crude some of the technology they were using back then and what they did w/ it.
Hope everyone had a good day!
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Another beautiful day in the 70s. Church picnic was well attended which meant lots of food. again. No banilla for me but I shall bring some aboard the thingy. Nity-nite...S.J.
Kurt - welcome back, man! Great looking fish!
Ray, hope I remembered to say sorry about the accident and glad all are well.
Bob - hope the diet is going well and things are under control!
Chief - RT's gift is one of knowledge & good taste! Now I wish I had some blueberrys, lol!
SJ - glad you got that job done and hope you are eating it up at church tonight
My back is all better and wife is doing well today. It turned out on the van that the anti-theft device died a horrible death. Wife thinks it is because we made the final payment and they must have cashed the check, lol! Shop removed it (I never wanted it in the first place) and all is well.
Rich - hope you are having some cooler weather with that rain! Let us know what you got on that coupon
Dougnata - sounds like you had a ginormous turnout!
Jack - sorry for your loss.
Doug M - broken window! Glad nobody got hurt! In our old building, they were replacing a window and the guy reached out to steady the glass - finger OFF!
I know there was a lot more I wanted to say and I read a ton of posts, but just can't keep it in my head this long, lol!
Mike, I'll drive tonight if you want to hang out in the atrium, just be sure to send some refreshments forward on a regular basis
Edit: Don! Don't worry, we'll put you in charge of attendance and be sure everyone including Patrick keeps their hands and feet in the TARDIS at all times
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Rich--
Take a look at the Mustang Wide Vinatage seat w/backrest ..... you won't be sorry. Three hundred mile days are a piece of cake, when I did 490 miles two weeks ago it wasn't my butt that tired, it was the mind numbing bordom of I-90 in South Dakota
Jack,
I concurr with the Polar Express, especially if you can also get the newer seperate sale P.E. tender with sounds. However you might also consider as a welcome home purchase for the "Newest" Princess one of the Williams "Girls Sets", either a Pink GG-1 or Steamer(can't remember config) with the appropriate pastel rolling stock.
Did have an exceptional conversation with a family who had just returned to San Diego, after an extended absence, about the Kids Club that we sponsor. Turns out that they are a military family and they love the idea of the kids, which may have a parent currently deployed, being involved with the trains to provide some fun as well as some maybe quality time with either mom or dad at the museum doing various projects together. She was going to see how much interest there is among the other spouses.
Pat, With regards to the Skunks & Bankers I can think of an awful lot of politicians that also fall into that category. Of course our resident mayor does not fall in with this bunch.
Rich, As a motorcycle guy you almost have to get the "Blazing Skulls Motorcycle Shop". It's on my "wanted" list as well as the "Rolling Heads Bowling Alley".
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
www.sd3r.org
Proud New Member Of The NRA
Jack - for the HD update:
They replaced the ENTIRE ignition system, coil, ignitor, etc and glory be she runs. I have logged 400 miles on it (300 on HOG's Million Mile Monday 6/26) and have suffered joy and pain. 300 miles on a Sporty is rough going. My peers recoginized me with the Iron Butt Award for this trip. I was the smallest HD on this trip and also had no windscreen (and, of course, it rained a bit). The guys invited me to their next ride...to Niagara Falls, which, I quickly declined. I am looking for another seat to rest my weary buns...
My condolences on your friend, Jack. I have ventured on to MA a few times and felt lucky to return home with my life. Massholes would be a nice reference from me...
Dennis: A quick Hackensack 5 update from the TSL:
REMEMBERING HACKENSACK FORD:
We planned to provide this info last week, but due to other LODD's and related events, were unable to and apologize.
20 years ago last week that infamous 60-ton bow strung truss roof collapsed at a working fire killing Capt. Richard L. Williams, 53, Firefighter William Krejsa, 51, and Firefighter Leonard Radumski, 38. And then, two additional firefighters, Lt. Richard Reinhagen, 48, and Stephen Ennis, 30, survived the initial collapse but were trapped in a closet and running out of air...as the men cried out for help over a portable radio while rescuers struggled to find them, they too lost their lives in the Line of Duty. EVERY Firefighter should be educated on. Odd's are, many TSL's members were not old enough to remember this fire...or were not even born yet.
HERE is how you can learn about how those 5 Firefighters gave their lives-and what has been learned since then:
http://www.hackensackchronicle.com/NC/0/321.html
http://www.nytimes.com/1988/07/02/nyregion/5-firefighters-killed-in-jersey-as-a-roof-collapses.html
http://www.cyberonic.net/~mikef6/p0000120.htm
http://www.wusa9.com/news/columnist/blogs/2008/06/hackensack-ford-20-years-later.html
Sorry for the shop talk guys.....
I perused Michaels for Lunch and lo & behold, the LeMax Halloween stuff is out - and I have a 50% off coupon....man, I'm dangerous now...!!!
Sub Bob - Hang in there, I can understand what you are going through...
See ya inna bit.
I am the monster in your head...And I thought you'd learn by now, It seems you haven't yet.I am the venom in your skin --- Breaking Benjamin
Another hot one here in the Ol' Pueblo. Supposed to be over 110 this weekend. The swamp cooler isn't exactly cutting it at times and I think I tend to sweat more w/ the blood sugar stuff going on. Doing ok and I should see some of the first definitive answers tomorrow.
Sir James - good news on your recent checkup. I now have had more BP measurements and EKG's than I've adjusted points (and that's a lot).
Jack - sorry to hear about your friend. Hope you get a chance to dry out up there. How close are you to NH? Great (4 times) grand dad built ships in Kittery, ME and I think in Portsmouth as well.
Chief - if it is any consolation I have a book from the late '60s that covers all of the steam related articles over the years. My favorite was about the Lombard log hauler. Floored a retired mill worker from ME when he found out I had heard about them. Nice matters BTW. And that's an inch ruler for sure. W/ a German telescope we have to measure in both standard and Dark Side.
Have another appointment later and will then try setting up some of the switches.
I for one am glad Jack is back! Missed those enjoyable and very informative posts.
Greetings Again From RainUSA,
While the weather forecasters are predicting more rain through the weekend, my neighbors' landscapers are out mowing in the downpour. It is predicted that we are going to have the arrival of a bumper crop of mosquitoes by week's end, with the worst of the onslaught to continue for at least the next 6 weeks. Half of the wife's 96 annuals did not survive all of the rain......when is the last time you saw or experienced that? For the first time in our marriage, I had them all planted for her a week before Memorial Day, and what did I get for selecting this particular item off the honey-do list? Disaster and the wife's bitter disappointment. For some odd reason the petunias were unaffected. Go figure.
I volunteered for "chilled" beer duty for my daughter and son-in-law's cookout July 4. I provided all types of beer, Smirnoff Coolers, ice, and the actual coolers. The good news is that my responsibilities were carried out in an exceptional fashion, using my professional expertise and decades of practical experience. The bad news is that the attendees at the cookout did not drink enough, the daughter did not have refrigerator space to store the excess inventory, and the rules of proper beer storage dictated that I haul all of the overage back home to store in my extra refrigerator. Double work, but it sure looks purty in there......for now.
Chief......nice tomatoes. Our crops are way behind, no sun and too much water. Hope Burg's annual vet visit was uneventful. My pup Maximus swallowed a sock (not mine) whole in a flash, and we (I) are now on poop watch, praying surgery to extract it becomes an unnecessary option. You don't even want to know what the vets' charge for that gastrointestinal procedure.
Jon........for most of my life I have not been particularly fond of pie, any pie, except banana whipped cream. Then at a cookout, where I somehow failed to gorge myself on the meats and salads, I decided to climb out of my rut and took the host up on her offer to get me some hot apple pie a la mode. The stuff is the culinary equivalent to heroin.
Don......re the Black Cow. My personal favorite. While reclining on the couch after dinner, my wife likes to give me that look and a smile. Unfortunately, NOT THAT LOOK. It is the one where she asks me if I am up for some ice cream. Of course, she's not interested in the stuff in the freezer but wants me to make a run to the local Dairy Queen. Having done none of the things on her honey-do list, I think for a split second, and then eagerly bolt for the door with car keys in hand. "What would you like, dear?" Re the Black Cow, the knuckleheads at DQ try to put the soft serve ice cream in the cup first and then put in the root beer, which then creates a ton of foam and very little root beer in the mix. Then the scooping out of the foam commences so they can get more root beer in there. When I advise them to put the root beer in first to avoid all of the foam, and it works, they get a look on their face like they have just discovered nuclear fission.
Kurt......what a catch! Walleye! A lot of the Southern boys don't realize how good the good eatin' fishing is in the fresh water lakes North of the Mason Dixon line. A buddy and friends of mine were in downtown Lake Geneva Wisconsin, about 70 miles North of Chicago, waiting for the women to finish shopping, like that was ever going to happen. The buddy decided to grab his fishing pole out of the trunk of his car. Personally, I would have hit a local bar. He began to fish right off the downtown pier, around all of the power boat and excursion traffic. DougM knows the spot, I'm sure. Caught a 5 pound 14 ounce smallmouth black bass, quite large for that species. That one got mounted.
Brutus.......my prayers that your wife's journey continues down a successful path. And that your cranky back comes around. After an inexplicable bout with sciatica 10 years ago, I found that soaking in a hot tub of water, hot as you can stand for 15 minutes, followed by stretching, and sleeping flat on your back with a pillow under your knees, may be helpful.
RaySP.......I was really glad to hear your son was not hurt in the car accident. That struck close to home for me. As you may have read in my previous post, our friend wasn't so lucky, was struck and killed. A bullet dodged by you son. Drivers in MA (Massholes) don't know what traffic signals are for and what right of ways are all about. Of the eight who died in traffic accidents over the July 4th weekend here, six were not wearing seatbelts, some of whom were outright ejected from their cars. If NASCAR drivers can survive 180mph crashes, so could they. They simply choose not to. When we were loading up the car to help my daughter home from the hospital after the birth of our grandchild, we saw 4 people exit the hospital with a newborn in a car seat. They promptly took the baby out of the car seat and threw it in the trunk, piled into their car, and drove off with the baby on someone's lap. Not one person in the car was belted. You would have thought for the baby's sake........
Pat.......your farmers' wisdom: "KEEP SKUNKS AND BANKERS AT A DISTANCE." Aren't those terms redundant in this day and age?
Mitch......Bar Harbor Maine. You have to admit, it is really beautiful up there and an exceptional place to hunker down for a vacation. My daughter and SIL have a time share in Ogunquit on the Atlantic on the Southern tip of Maine, nice for the beaches, local shopping, eateries, and the York Zoo, just 50 minutes North of Boston, but too crowded and hectic for my tastes.
Dennis/Bob.....I had to laugh at your dissertation on properly curing cast iron pans. Didn't know your medical training was so expansive. Seriously, you hit the nails on the head. These suckers last forever, heat evenly, clean up in a snap, and work particularly well on glass topped stoves where dead flat pots and pans are essential. They also make great weapons if your home is invaded by unwanted intruders. Plus they are too heavy for an angry wife to successfully wield against my skull.
RT......was glad to hear that you are busy at work and your absence would create a real problem.
Rich.......I need an update on your HD. Thumbs up or thumbs down after they replaced the ignition system?
DougDG.....I love someone who supports my addiction concern over the education and welfare of our children. I was thinking of a Polar Express set in order to acquire a Berk of some sort reasonably priced for a child's potential pileups and tie into an added Christmas tradition of watching the Tom Hanks movie together as a family.
Mornin' All.
What a day yesterday at the museum, free tuesday estimate of 4k+ people were there. All ran fine w/o any crashes or pileups. I ended up crashing about 8pm and slept until about 7 this morning, to tired to even undress, just slept on the bed in jeans & t-shirt.
Grampa Jack, That girl needs some trains !!!!!!!
As far as a cast-iron skillet, best thing there is for fried chicken, the one I am currently using is serving it's third generation. It has been passed down from my grandmother to mom and to me. Thanks Mom & Grandma.
Senior moment, forgot what else I was going to write.
Ray you don't need to season a frying pan if your going to hit a knuckle head over the head with it so he will have insurance other requirements to drive a car.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
http://rtssite.shutterfly.com/
RT, Bob, Dennis et al, thanks for the concern for my son in his accident yesterday. Thankfully, he is fine with no injury to himself. Only to the car. Also thanks for the receipe to prepare a cast iron skillet for cooking. I needed to know that too. My grandma always had one, but who paid attention then to what people were doing in the kitchen.
Nice tomatoes, Chief,
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