Just packing up here after a pretty good day. Bearings finally on order. Here we go. Have to get up at O dark thirty as I have a doctor's appointment in Tucson at 10AM.
Doug - hope you are feeling better. Sounds like you had a rough time there
8ntruck - I love hearing about stuff like the Strat. Little (or in this case maybe bigger) time capsules.
Jim - we had to do the water pump so the timing belt got replaced then too. And I very well remember spending quite a bit of time trying to get those 4 little 10mm nuts back on the water pump pulley. The car will run for a bit til it heats up and then quits. I remember you mentioning something about this once and wanted to ask you about it. Doesn't appear to be a fuel pump issue. We checked the relay and I even ran the wires back to the tank.
Got to sign off and get packed up. Remembering others tomorrow.
Bob
P.S. It's exactly two weeks 'til I get to visit Roy's Train World
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Hey, I'm kinda liking all those abbreviations, it will surely make posting time faster! So here goes:
WAWNCISFTFTTW! CBGKOBSRLI! CTSFWOFAWT. TIAIK
LATER.
Don
dougdagrump Extra special prayers for all folks who wear a uniform tomorrow.
Extra special prayers for all folks who wear a uniform tomorrow.
Well said, Doug. We were talking about this today at work. 8 years. Prayers too for all in need.
Nice chats with everyone tonight - Tardis is ready to fly, so let's hit the High Road
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Evenin All.
Been laid up in drydock for a while. Back took it's revenge saturday morning forcing me to go to "Urgent Care" that nite, actually let the wife drive so you know I was really in pain. After some good meds and exercises the back is good but I picked up a bug somewhere, either friday at the museum or saturday at urgent care, so now it's coughing/sneezing/ear ache & sorethroat. Another Dr visit and more meds. Haven't had any real food since last friday Need to get it under control by morning, I am breaking out the UP Dessrt Victory and the military cars and the 9-11 cars.
Doug M. A ukelele fan, perhaps a replacement for Arthur Godfrey. Now I am really showing my age.
As far as an instrument for the Chief, if the "Washtub Bass" was a tad difficult for his abilities how about a "Washboard" just don't loose the thimbles.
Dennis, You can also load-up the manure spreaders and aim them at the MD line.
Must be the result of my upbringing, listening to Flatt & Scruggs, but a couple of favs are the mandolin & banjo.
Gettin a bit tired and need to finish packing for tomorrow. Nite all.
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Clearing and muggy high 70's here.
It is not supposed to rain this weekend. Looks like we will be racing Saturday after all. My friend seems to have the racing bug, and he wants to use the last race of the year as another test session for some rather radical chassis set up changes.
Bob - interesting story on the 'lost' Strativarous. I've a simialr one. An older gent I knew while we were living in Kentucky ran across a child size violin that the owner was discarding. He asked if he could have it, and it was given to him. He did some research on it and discovered it was a Strativatous! He used it as an object lesson during Sunday school one week. He waited until it had been passed around the room until he let us know who had built the instrument.
About all for now.
jonadel For the newly formed country band, I would suggest for Chief that he play the Jug, it just seems perfect for him ... I know he would be outstanding
For the newly formed country band, I would suggest for Chief that he play the Jug, it just seems perfect for him ... I know he would be outstanding
Jon,
After reading that, I got the image of Mr. Darling from The Andy Griffith stuck in my mind. I am probably going to have a nightmare now. Thank you.
After finishing the work for my online Operations Management class this afternoon, I took the Probe down to the local BP and filled it up with 93. Took the long way home. That car is great for winding, hilly roads. I continued work on the trackplan tonight. I can't believe how much time and planning elevated tracks take to build. Then, I decided to make them cross over and under each other several times. Oh well. It will be worth it when I get them done. I will continue with it tomorrow afternoon.
Good Evening
A beautiful day reached 81. Low humidity left the house open all day. Sat on the porch through the evening till after dark.
Pat thanks for the Breyers sign, my favorite is the Sherwin Williams paint sign. well banilla is ready so lite the fuse on the thingy and lets get going...S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Pat I forget what it acually called but I think the chief would fit right in with the wash tub with a 2x4 going up from it about 5' and a string from it tot he tub.
And for the question can I sit yet ? never had a problem you rebels ain't that tuff
hope all been having a good week
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Jon, how bout the mouth harp????
Regarding the passing of heros, I had the honor of operating on a WWII flying ace and MOH earner several years ago. Got to talk with him a bit and then, one of the other guys I work with who is a real fighter plane buff went and interviewed him and has it on digital copy. Very interesting stories he tells. Serves as a reminder to seek out the veterans and get to hear their stories, but more importantly, tell them THANKS for the sacrifice.
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
Pat ... BIG TIME CONGRATS on the Golden Anniversary, that is simply awesome!
Sure has been a quiet week here, the boss has been with the new Grandson all week helping his Mom & Dad wherever she can. I know they will feel her absence ... they just love having her there. I'll go up tomorrow afternoon and spend the night and then we'll come home Saturday. I'm all caught up with the landscaping chores and that feels good.
On Tuesday and Wednesday I was with the Patriot Guard Riders as we honored a true American Hero. A young man from Iowa was one of the 11 survivors of the Palawan Massacre in WW II, he passed away last week at the age of 88. He wrote of his experiences during that time and for you history buffs the name of the book is Last Man Out, it's the story of Glenn McDole, USMC. He was a POW for 2 1/2 years in a Japanese prison camp and managed to escape while 139 American soldiers were slaughtered. It's a facinating read. When he came home he joined the Iowa Highway Patrol and eventually joined the Sheriff's office before he retired. What a full life he lived, he gave speeches around the country, I'm just sorry that I never met him. I felt honored to stand the flag line for him.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Yep, I have island fever. and a silly little book on how to play the ukeulele which I am reading to try to learn to read the music and how to hold the thing if I ever get one. LOL. Grilled pork chops tonight and cornbread stuffing . Yum. Beautiful evening. Now to throw the ball around with the boys. Good meeting this morning with my teen's teachers about his upcoming year. His goofy choices drive me crazy sometimes.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Know what you mean Rich.Bob, that friend of yours is both blessed and lucky. Violins/fiddles are held together with glue. They do not do well with a lot of heat, that is why they say never to leave one in a car. Regarding the make of his find, that is fantastic. I'd love to get such a well made instrument....someday.
Pat, violin/fiddle, same thing. In fact, we have learned to play such classical music as "Shortn' Bread" and "Camp Town Races". With regard to the steel, that is a difficult instrument to play...well.
Gotta go make some home made PIZZA, so hope everyone has a blessed night.Dennis
Good Afternoon Boys..
Up to 90 today partly cloudy and warm but not humid. Weather is better but appropriate rain tomorrow, or so says the weather prognosticator .
No much going on, have dinner engagement with the big dude from Saint Lou, should be interesting and fun. Some business in the mix, though.
HD still repairing the bike, I still have one more contact about repair or trade, will do that tomorrow. The local dealer is hurting, not selling bikes and making a mad push to put more on the road. This might work to my advantage.
Remember tomorrows date – I’ll be making 1 post until Saturday or Sunday....In my mind, this is a really tough day to get through.
See ya later!
Rich (Assistant 41 – HFD#1, Mercer Co., NJ)
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
Ray, your grandpa is a man after my own heart. I didn't know about Steve Martin playing the banjo, but Earl Scruggs, John Gimble and Bob Wills bring back memories.
IDEA! - you take up the banjo, I'll do steel Guitar, we'll talk Dennis into doing fiddle and we have a county band! Can you see the Chief on drums (what do you think Buckeye?)?
Pat
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Pat, my grandpa played the fiddle and I don't think he could read a note but it did'nt hurt him any. He could play all that ho down and country stuff as well as jigs and reels. I used to like wind instruments but you have to have strong teeth to play brass instruments and mine are store bought. Guitar might be nice but I like the sound of a banjo better. It might be harder to play though. My son just picked up a CD recently with banjo tunes recorded by the comedian Steve Martin. I was surprised that he plays it so well. He has been playing a long time though according to an interview I saw him on. Earl Scruggs was his hero he said. He said he used to play 78 records on slow speed to learn the banjo tunes. My favorite country fiddle player is John Gimble. I think he played with the Texas Playboys at one time. He said Bob Will's used to say "Join the Texas Playboys and see the world (through a windshield)" I guess they were on the road a lot.
Ray
SPMan
Bob,
Now you are speaking my language! 90,000 miles is nothing for the Mazda KLDE V6 that Ford put in the 93-97 Probe GT. My 97 GT has 189,550 on it, and it runs great. I have heard of a KLDE with over 500,000 miles and no mechanical issues. What is the problem with your brother's 93 PGT? If I can't help, I know of a ton of people who could offer more assistance. Don't let your brother scrap it, because the 93 GT's are the most desirable of the GT's built from 1993-97. Have you had to change the timing belt? That is a ton of fun due to the space you have to work in.
Another morning here on the hill. Still having fun w/ the bearings. We need to make sure they are exact replacements. Since they will have to make 'em no returns and I like to spend our scarce funds wisely.
Really enjoying the narrow gauge issue of Trains. Some interesting stuff in there.
Dennis - once we get settled on what exactly I will stay on I will look into mail order. It will save time and money, but right now I'm on the OTC version of Prilosec so I really didn't have an excuse for that one. It's good to be feeling on the mend and in the end my diet will be much better. One of the parishoners at my church growing up used to play a violin at the services on occasion. Found it in an uncles attic and thought he'd take it up. Took it to a music store for new strings and what not, came back in a few weeks and found out it was a Stratovarius.
Jim - bummer on the Sunfire. Can get you a great deal on a 93 PGT in Colorado. Been sitting for a while (only has like 90K). Been meaning to ask you about it. My brother has kind of given up on it and I imagine it's a simple fix, just what exactly is the issue. Not my favorite car to work on, but it is fun to drive. It inspired me to get the MGB-GT.
Need to go check out whats on the dining car. Later all.
So Buckeye returned home after a failed attempt at invading Roseyville and couldn't sit down. Chief, do you all dole out punishment with a paddle? How about that spy in SC, can he sit down yet?
Dennis - Nine years will become 50 before you know it. Enjoy getting there. It "sounds" like you are ( pun intended).
jefelectric - Those 8 years will be gone before you know it. I am one of those rare birds that got married as a teenager and it lasted!
cnw1995 - Targets can be reached!
Ray - It's never to late to learn to play music. I too tried the violin in grade school, but we called it a fiddle. I would like to learn to play the steel guitar. Don't have one yet, but I have plunked on one a few times. It will happen.
Don - With all of Bob's train problems, I would say he has a real love for our hobby.
fifdog - I think I will leave your musical comments alone without comment.
SJ - This is for you:
Available from Miller Engineering (it is supposed to blink on and off).
My morning started just like last Thursday, but went south after class. As I pulled away from my parking spot, I noticed a growl and a bit of vibration coming from the front of the Sunfire. It feels like something is holding the car back a bit as well. I pulled into another lot and shifted into to neutral. I pressed the gas pedal until it hit the rev limiter, and something just doesn't sound right to me. I was initially thinking that it may be a wheel bearing, but now I've got the feeling that it may be an ATX problem. I need to check it out this weekend, but I'll have to drive the PGT in the mean time. If rain is in the forecast, I don't want to take it, as I do not want it exposed to water. I might check on the payoff figure on the Sunfire and look at my options. I am tired of problem after problem. I would like to get rid of it and get a Ford Fusion or a Mazda3.
Don, At least Bob has a friend like you to help him out. Can be very frustrating if you are in such a situation without one.
Doug, isn't it mandatory for you to live in Hawaii to play the uke?
Regarding the violin, it is a hard instrument, but with the suzuki method (as recommended by Jon), it is much easier. Once you get the hang of it, it really has a beautiful, rewarding sound.
Chief, not to worry, we will keep the enemy at bay. Placed some pitch in the slings and ready to fire when they cross the line...the mason dixon line that is.
Anyway, case was a tough one, but did well. Now to do the paperwork and hope to get home before too long so I can work on the layout.
Bob, yeah, you will know it if you skip any doses of Prilosec or Nexium. It does sound as if you are feeling better and hope that that has fixed things. If you haven't see if you can purchase your meds in 90 day prescriptions verses monthly. That will make it less likely that you run out.
God Bless,Dennis
Brutus;
The Halloween Gateman is scheduled for shipment in October, I think!
Mel Hazen; Jax, FL Ride Amtrak. It's the only way to fly!!!
A late Good Morning
70s today, should be nice. No plans just some small stuff around he house. Sounds like Doug M. sure caught island fever.(uke) Sausage gravy and biscuits this morning. Grannys fixing spaggitti sauce for supper, smells good already.
One more work day so hang in there...S.J.
Aloha all. Beautiful day here. Back from meeting the son's high school teachers this morn as part of his 'accomodations' - everyone nice and friendly. We'll see how his year goes. Nice to have that 50 year target to shoot for - only married 20 this year. Nice to hear about musical instruments. I played the flute in high school. Can still pick things out. Want to learn the uke someday. :)
Morning. Getting ready to go to Wilmington to see Grandsons. All you Yanks behave while I'm gone. Dennis, keep an eye on them. Especially that one that is a spy hiding in Columbia SC. Have a good one.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 80s. The boys lost 1-0, but at least it was close. Both boys and girls play tonight. Did wieghts and some treadmill work at YMCA after game. I had the regular fare on the dining car for breakfast before sending it to "Points East". TBIL, but it will have to be a late pickup. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Mornin' boys. Partly sunny & 63 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Contacted TCA-Eastern yesterday; hadn't heard from them about layout tours...stay tuned.
laz - Got my YORK badge too...may have to make custom modifications...
SPMan - I used to play the organ.
What...?
8ntruck - Too bad he couldn't stick around til Halloween...that would've been cool.
jefelectric - Feel free to fire me off one of them cars mid-month.
Oh yes, I got my badges for YORK!!!
Pretty PINK ones to boot. Wife loves em.
SF,
laz57
HI GYZ,
Damp here at 59. Had the dreaded Open House here at school last nite. Had lots o former students, now I'm teaching their kids. I must be getting OLD? Good nite but feels like I never left.
HAPPY FRIDAY EVE!!!!!
Maybe GOLF after school with BRO if no rain? Deffinitly WINGS and YUENGs at WAYNES tonite.
Stay Frosty,
Another couple days here on the mountain. We pull the subreflector on Monday, hopefully w/o one of our engineers in attendance. Hopefully he will continue to be distracted by the other telescope. About to order over $2K worth of bearings for this thing and have 'em made and shipped out of Japan.
Doing pretty good w/ the health stuff. Got the first diabetic education class this weekend. Ran out of the Prilosec for a couple days and boy did I notice though.
dennis - blazer is getting fixed. We have about 3 of our cars that are in what I call "the race to the finish". The fleet is fairly old and high mileage, but we were just blessed w/ a new one. We'll see which of the 3 makes it to retirement first. I've heard the violin is one of the more difficult instruments to play. I'm impressed:)
8ntruck - had a good chuckle over the 0 scale stealth bomber
Pat - Congrats!
Have to find something to eat and off to bed. Night all.
Had an interesting evening. Went over to "Bob's" house. (He's the guy who lives nearby, and is a member of the train club, that had all the problems with his DCS a couple of weeks ago. Ended up with a bad TIU unit.) He got a new TIU & Remote last week, and got it all hooked up. So I was to go over and run trains. Actually, I told him I would come over and help with the wiring, but havn't been able too. So got there tonight, and he met me at the door and said the whole system is down. And been down all day. So started to troubleshoot. Ended up removing ALL wiring and connected it directly to the ZW. Problem was wouldn't load or find an engine. After going through everything found out the IR board in the remote is loose. Noticed that the case of the unit wasn't snapped completly together. Tried the new Remote and it worked perfectly. Forgot to mention he had the top of the ZW, he was going to change the setup so that one hande controlled all the channels. Suggested he set it up so that he had independent control and reidentified the channels. Then put the case on and the xformer would NOT come up to power. After a half hour trying to figure that out, found a heatsink that was loose on the inside of the xfmr, that would move when the screws for the case were tightened. This aluminum plate was also providing a ground for a power transistor, causing the transistor not to work. Tightened it all work and it is fine, case installed and all. Comment: Sure is discouraging, these transformers run $400, and they can't afford to put a locking washer on the nut and screw securing the transistors. Really NOT very impressive how these things are built. Probably less than $50 total material cost inside.
I can't believe how much bad luck Bob has, but it would be a full time job keeping all his stuff running. Enjoyed the time, though.
Later
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