Mornin' boys. HHH here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Waitin' to see how Bill will effect my weekend.
I never mind the heat anymore. Worked during 2 solid weeks of ice storm back in 93...learned to never curse the sun again. Also, every Feb-March my knees ache badly from the cold. I say, let them polar ice caps melt!
Good morning all,
It is another day of odd weather in SE Indiana with some heat and some rain. I did go to practice with "my" soccer girls. The assistant coach would show one of the kids how to pass the ball and then I would go work with them. The upside is that I get some touches with the ball as well so it is ok. Also, as long as the kids benefit,it really does not matter who is on the sideline during the games. I did weights at the YMCA, and worked on my LEGO building. The garbage collectors are really starting to hate us because we have several loads each week. This week I had one container of sticks that had fallen in the yard and another full of trimmings from the trees between us and the neighbor. Work was ok. At least I have fairly comfortable working conditions and working in the HIV-STD division usually leads to some "interesting" conversations. I had bran muffins on the dining car for breakfast this morning before sending it to "Points East". Tardis ride was good last night. There is something reassuring knowing that familar faces will be there evening after evening to share experiences and the day's events. Beacon is lit, by the way. I see where one of Sarah Fisher's sponsors sprung for a brand new race car for her. She was using an old 2003 version. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
ChiefEagles Evening all. Back from meetings. Today's County Commissioners' meeting; First WRAL-TV [they always miss the point] http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/5812974/ Second WTVD [she was my Grand Marshal in parade and a good reporter] http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=6969556 One County Commissioner, Paul Coble, read from tapes and transcripts of the meetings that Wake County Schools staff influnced some of the Commissioners to vote yes on this site. He opened with, "I quote Mayor Eagles by saying I told you so." Now lets see what happends. Now for a rest. Had big rain storm this afternoon right after I left County Commissioners. Was washing away all the bad "stuff" the Wake County Schools had said. Good night.
Evening all. Back from meetings.
Today's County Commissioners' meeting;
First WRAL-TV [they always miss the point]
http://www.wral.com/news/local/video/5812974/
Second WTVD [she was my Grand Marshal in parade and a good reporter]
http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=6969556
One County Commissioner, Paul Coble, read from tapes and transcripts of the meetings that Wake County Schools staff influnced some of the Commissioners to vote yes on this site. He opened with, "I quote Mayor Eagles by saying I told you so." Now lets see what happends.
Now for a rest. Had big rain storm this afternoon right after I left County Commissioners. Was washing away all the bad "stuff" the Wake County Schools had said.
Good night.
No trains today. Got busy doing other stuff like picking out new tile for extra bath room. Called my aunt in Chocowinity, N.C. who is layed up in a nursing home after a fall. They discovered she had osteoporosis. She is not doing well and won't cooperate with the people trying to do therapy. She is not eating enough and losing weight. She is 85 now and I fear that unless she gets out of that bed she might just give up. Hate to see it but all we can do is keep her in prayer. I'm 3000 miles away so I can't do much. Even the phone calls are problematic because they use a cordless phone for patients and it must be a cell phone that keeps dropping the call when you're talking. I have some cousins in the area that are keeping tabs on her.
Had a chat yesterday with D Baker and got some info about the bullfrog snot. Have to hang it up now for bedtime.
Good night all,
Ray
SPMan
Started out hot & muggy here this morning. The downpour at lunchtime (just as I pulled into the plant parking lot) cooled things off a little. More rain forcast for the next few days.
Anybody out there ever try drying tomatoes? I've got bunches of ripe romas that would be good candidates.
Monday. New part number on the schedule. Changeover into the new part did not start until 3pm. Fortunately, all went well and I was home by 7pm - just in time for another 'Lost' evening. This was the episode where Ben moved the island.
The local hobby shop moved into a new building downtown. Looks good. We were talking about where in the store the layout will be. I'm trying to talk him into an early 60's style demo layout, maybe the over/under 'dad & lad' O/HO layout.
Later all.
Big storms here and looks like more for the next two days. Traffic was a mess coming home due to the heavy rain and runoff on the highway. Wife's hemoglobin was down to 7 so she will get a transfusion on Wednesday. Gave Chewy a bath tonight and talked trains with Jeffrey, Sir James and Charlie. Tardis is ready, so better get going, have to get up early tomorrow! TTFN!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good evening,
Had a CT scan today and the doctor just called me with the results. All is well. It was another hot one here, 91, but not as humid as predicted and a little breeze was blowing.Tomorrow is my day at the PA RR Museum and it will be hot there as well, no AC and so I will be outside as much as possible. Have a shady spot that catches the breeze where I can greet the visitors.
Good Evening
Another nice day but we need some rain. It happened again, rain coming right at us just disappeared.
Banilla is waiting so Brutus come on by in the thingy.
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
Wednesday through Friday work for me. Just shoot me an email...
dwiemer Buckeye, I don't ever have a change in work environment.
Dennis....One thing when I traveled from the Upper Pennisula to Southern West Virginia just about every year, I could easily see the seasons change. As a farmer, construction workers know about weather changes.
We authorized the contractor to spend $200 K today because of wet subsoil conditions that wiggled like jello. The majority of the roadway failures in this part of the country are due to poor drainage with freeze-thaw added in for good measure.
DougM....Ignore Doug with the Number 2 zoo in the country.
Wes.....Need to have breakfast this week.
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
TCA 09-64284
Good Evening from Blueberryhill....
It was a hot day. 92 degrees. Sunny. It is still hot outside.
Today was busy. I ran a couple of errands. Did some cleaning of my roll top desk. Lots of collected junk. Looks like a rainy rest of the week. That's good for running trains. Planning a few changes to the layout this winter.
Dining car was here and we had the usual for breakfast.
Y'all have a great evening.
Chuck
Evening guys, Was a good day. Did a five vessel bypass on someone and all went very well. Had the new guy in there to watch me. At the end of the case, I explained why I do things the way I do and how it prevents some of the issues he has had. Don't want to put someone down, but do want the guy to learn.
Mike, also may want to check with your area churches. We have a "Upwards" program that has basketball, soccer, football, etc. They are always looking for coaches and it is not about putting others down, real life lessons for the kids.
Buckeye, I don't ever have a change in work environment. Room stays at a cozy 52 degrees. Never rains, no wind, just the occasional spray of body fluids. Oh, and you can only wear a department issued pair of scrubs which is like wearing pajamas made out of light canvas. Every once in awhile, the AC shuts down and you have to work in steamy sweat. We miss the beautiful spring and fall, but also miss the cold and heat extremes. One other thing, sometimes, you go in, its dark, go home, dark again. There are days that you never see the sunshine.
I'm not complaining, if I didn't like what I do, I'd do something else. Hope everyone has a blessed day. Currently I have two extra kids as I am watching my kids and our friends boys while the ladies go to the movies. Ladies night out.
God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Afternoon All.
Nice day here today, very pleasant temps.
Just looked at the Lionel Christmas catalog, only one item kinda caught my interest. Looks as if the Hogwarts/Kinslet Hall loco is being issued in Christmas colors as the "Santa Flyer" with an electronic whistle.
I'm not about to touch that last line in Buckeye's post.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Proud New Member Of The NRA
Buckeye Riveter What am I doing wrong? On nice days, my work keeps me inside. On blistering hot days or sub-zero cold days, my work takes me outside. Today is is heading for the 90's, and I'm out looking at asphalt. Back from the lake. We had the guys that I fish with over for supper. Stars, stars and more stars......... Confused, confused and more confused Doug....Have I convinced you that the Columbus Zoo is not No. 2?
What am I doing wrong? On nice days, my work keeps me inside. On blistering hot days or sub-zero cold days, my work takes me outside. Today is is heading for the 90's, and I'm out looking at asphalt.
Back from the lake. We had the guys that I fish with over for supper.
Stars, stars and more stars......... Confused, confused and more confused
Doug....Have I convinced you that the Columbus Zoo is not No. 2?
Buckeye, I can't wait to see the Chief's answer to this one!
Pat
RFD-TV --- Rural America's most important network!
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good Morning
At 8 AM, the temp and humidity were the same, 78.
Sct. showers expected most of the week.
Kurt sorry to hear that you may have to get a job, and yes I know being a house husband is work too.
Big breakfast this morning. Eggs, bacon, western style hash browns, and toast. No plans for this morning, y'all have a great day....S.J.
Morning. MEETINGS!! County Commissioners' this afternoon and Mayors' Assoc. tonight. Think I am heading to the pond to weedeat the bank before getting ready to go to CC meeting. Both guys that have been helping me weedeat are not able right now. All have a great week.
What a fast, fun, draining three days. Kids rolled in from MPLS Friday night, the best State Fair in the land on Saturday, smoked ribs/beans Sunday noon, kids left at 2:30 and more family showed up at 4:30 for another cook out and TRAINS!!! They brought along Grandpa (from FL) whom we have never met but loves trains, one of the 3 year old twins hit a switch into a siding and we did have a pretty good pile up, nothing damaged but their Grandpa had a good talk with the boy because the parents just stood by. Parents need to be parents, what a novel idea. It was fun to run the trains and they just loved it, kinda stressful for us as when we had the open house in July the parents were tremendous and that's what we expected this time, oh well.
It was a great weekend but I am glad it's Monday and it's just me at home I think the boss was glad to go to work this morning.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
dbaker48- Don, if the coupler problem continues you can try the fix of adding a non-polar capicitor across the leads for the coupler coil. E-mail me if you need details, my notes aren't handy at the moment.
It will be an interesting day in SE Indiana with lots of thunderstorms predicted. Work will be busy. Worked on a LEGO building last night. The ride on the Tardis was good last night. Good times, good friends, a good way to kick back and forget about life for a while. I had bran muffins on the dining car for breakfast before I sent them to "Points East". I hope everyone has a good day.
Been trying to watch a western "On Demand". Went to sleep and re-started it three times. I give up. Good night and sleep tight.
sir james ISounds like we are all cramming in as much weekend as possible. The summer ones are going fast.
SJ your not kidding. Finally feeling like "hot" summer and have been enjoying the lake.
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Tardis is ready! Banilla sounds great, so let's get going!
Still warm 80 something at 9:45.
Sounds like we are all cramming in as much weekend as possible. The summer ones are going fast.
Banilla is ready and I shall wait for Brutus and the Tardis.
Evening all from hot muggy Southern Ohio
Finally getting to just sit, had two services, hospital calls and a wake this evening. Going to give the kids their baths, I'll try and swing back by.
I have been thinking of you and the prayer intentions,
May God bless
Jim
Evenin All !
The weekend just flew by. Museum friday, munckin spent the nite friday so Grampa was up early saturday to make waffles and sausage. Spent the afternoon fixing a bunch of chicken wings for club B-B-Q at the museum saturday evening, the Maple Wings were a big hit with all.
Used to have a cast-iron pan for corn sticks, was grandma's, but it disappeared during one of our moves. Haven't had any good ones in a very long time.
Mike C - sorry to hear about your set-back, but I'm sure the guys are right and something better will come along, hang in there man!
Good luck on a job, Kurt!
8nTruck - great pics, thanks!
Patrick - hope you did get rain, we did today. It pounded down for a while, but cleared off pretty soon.
Some kind of bugs ate on me yesterday while I was helping wire a boat. Have a few big red welts that are tender. Buddy put in primary and back up anchor and nav lights on 2 different switches. The back-ups can be put away in benches or folded down when not used. Also, he put in courtesy lights, bilge pump for water to livewells, and headlights for docking at night. After we wired the console and remembered to hook up the battery, everything worked. He also had rope lights around the underside of the boat (pontoon boat). Turn them on and everything dies! He has an auto-breaker but it wasn't popped and should have reset anyway. Looked around and found the problem - he had a 40 amp fuse on the hot side on the battery just in case and it was blown. Now, why didn't the 20 amp breaker blow? Our guess is there is a short on the common side somewhere. Oh well, it was 7 PM and I needed to get home last night while it was still light out. I don't like to drive in the dark, especially if I'm tired.
Today was a lazy day. Did laundry and some friends came over to show off their new puppy. Then, we went out to eat dinner early, or lunch late, at Olive Garden. Eggplant Parm was great
Evening all!
Back from a bike ride with the kiddos! They're finally getting the peddling!
First time in 'Church' in a long time, as I have been running sound with the kids. Pastor asked everyone to read Acts last week. 2-admitted to reading it...one was the Pastor's Bride. He quizzed the other guy, and gave him $50 for his efforts!
Spent some time weathering barrels for a windmill project.
Doug: I think there must be something with the phase of the moon...us too. Big boom Saturday...Bride want's me to get a part time job to suppliment. So I submitted a few resumes and made some calls to friends.
If anyone has a lead on some AutoCAD drafting work, nights and weekends, I can do that. I have 12+ years in Commercial/Retail Architecture, before I quit to be a stay-at-home Dad.
Motorcycle is on hold, for bit. Class is still on, but bike is on hold. Beacon is on!
Kurt
Aloha all. Haven't checked the computer for a few days - catching up. Sir J, sending some showers your way. Had a good weekend working through some relational things with the bride and prepping the daughter for college. Good church day. Baptisms at the lake next week.Mike C, sorry to hear that - is there a rec league in your town? Ours (fall / spring) is always looking for coaches - younger kids, skill building... might be worth asking around.
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