Yo Grump, I'm feeling pretty good right about now, how about you?
Chief try to hang on. Help is on the way.
Roy,
Good to see you with us again. I am glad that your daughter is alright.
Brent,
Who makes the crab shack?
I have been enjoying the weather here this weekend. Took the PGT out Friday afternoon and put about 20 more miles on it just driving around. Ran great. Fuel gauge even starting working again after I filled it up. I spent this morning reinstalling the stock air intake in the sunfire and removing the windshield banner. Ran some Flyer and did a bit of work on the layout this afternoon.
With our plan we have an option, very low co-pay with generics or a higher co-pay for non-generics. Don't want to touch the votes tonight, all the lefties mite get their skivvies all in a wad.
Feel a bit better tonight, maybe the new meds w/o the side efects are begining to work.
Now I'm used to all species of our feathered friends visiting our yard from time to time but today kinda "took the cake" so to speak. Our cockatiel who is in the livingroom started squawking and screeching like crazy. Fearing he mite have hurt himself somehow I go to look and lo-n-behold just outside the window where he sits is a huge Peacock. Told the wife it's a good thing it weren't a turkey that big otherwise he'd be in the freezer tonite.
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Hello fellas.Well after trying to seperate my leg from my body back in November I have finally gotten back outside to work on the sunroom. We decided to forego the wood siding and go with vynil siding. Have 1 wall done and have some done on another. Going isn't too bad, just a lot of measuring and cutting with all these windows! Supposed to rain all day tomorrow and maybe part of Tuesday. Hope to have the rest of the 2nd wall and some of the 3rd wall done by the weekend and finish hanging the siding on Saturday. Then it will be back inside to finish the spackling. It is going to be a race to the finish to see if I can get this done by May (The Q has a sorority function the 2nd Thursday... gonna be interesting).Had some family over yesterday for my b-day. Received a few CDs and Blu-ray movies I have been wanting. Only train related item was Crabby Matt's Crab Shack. REALLY nice accessory. It is an old B&O Heavyweight Passenger car that has been converted into a crab shack. Has impressive detailing on the outside and the interior is fully detailed with real figures (no siloettes on this baby). Also has smoke unit and diner sounds. Can't wait to get her installed on the layout... one more reason to get the sunroom finished. The Q has cleared me to work on the layout for a bit after the sunroom is done. Should be nice because that will be about the time that Global Warming Summer hits MD.SD & RT - prayers out for you and your familiesRoy - hope you feel better and glad the daughter is OK. Hopefully that bonehead learned his lesson and won't hesitate like that again.We took the cats to the vet yesterday... what a time that was! We now have to put drops in both of their ears twice a day for 21 days! I have been looking for kevlar reinforced gloves that go to the elbow... so far no luck! When I went out to work on the sunroom this morning I found the damage done by the snow storms last month. The trim around the door and the exterior door frame took some water damage. Nothing major, but I have got to get the wood sealed, primed, and painted... FAST. Went to The Home Despot and bought a door frame kit made of plastic wood. That should held some, but I think a storm door is in our future, but will have to wait till after the construction is finished and the occupancy permit has been received. I did open the windows yesterday and I was impressed with the airflow that resulted from opening them, the skylights and the pocket door. Looks like the sunroom will be a nice room to relax in.
Just came in with Lucy and Burg [Lucy started barking like crazy so had to take her out]. CAT!!!! How she knew it was there????? and she was asleep. Still real warm and breezy. Suppose to start raining [showers I think]. Having cramps real bad. Right hand and especially thumb. Then arch of both feet and then into the toes. Statens I think. Generic. I think its a replacement for Crestor. Not sure. Took Lipator until State Health[less] Plan forced us to change. Sounds like Obama Health. To save money, forced to take something not as good as the original. Off to bed. Good night all.
PS: nice to have Roy back on here.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Almost 46 degrees - snowhizo is almost gone. 60's tomorrow!
On call for jury duty tomorrow.
Regards, Roy
Hudson, a family friend from a while ago named Jack Kalman was a lineman for PSE&G. He used to love the bad weather as it would add some serious coin to his bank account. He was a hard worker and earned it, but he also worked a lot of over time in those days. He passed away several years ago from cancer.
Well, added some "rust" to the sides of some of my track. Have a couple of loops to still do, plus the yard. Also came up with dimensions for the building to fit the hole I need done. Will use some black foam core board for that. I also have the Legacy batteries charging up....I know Chief, I will most likely change to disposable batteries, but going to give these a try. If all goes well, I can have it hooked into the system and run some trains tomorrow.
Hope everyone has a great week ahead.God Bless,Dennis
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No snow here, but it did drizzle and rain a lot and temps are down. In KC my in-laws got like 9 inches on the driveway - cleared it and roads were fine. It's all melting away already, too warm to last now.
Mike We have to fix that chameleon circuit so those stout lads in Stockport don't confiscate our Time and Space Machine! Ready to go now and I made some chocolate chip cookies for desert tonight, so let's hit it!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
It felt good not having to "work" today. After sitting here with my back hurting from the home chore list I have second thoughts.
GN Mountain Goat: Glad to hear that you, family and home survived the flooding.
The only way the storm could have been worse was if it snowed and the possibility was in the forecast, The temp was dropping and if we had snow the weatherman said it would have been 5 to 7 feet with mountainous drifts.
The weather here was great today.
John
Jon, The way they were turning the ball over in that last minute & a half I thought they were gonna collapse. But that last three pointer just put the spurs to the Jayhawks big time.
Looks like Roy will also be out here as well in April.
Hi GUYZ,
WOW, what a day!!! Got up took dog for 1.5 mile walk then went food shopping, came home and did laundry. Then went to NED SMITH lands and did a nice mindful 3.5 mile run. WOW it was great there. It hit about 68 here and I can take 38 for morning then 68 for afternoon ALL YEAR LONG!!!. Came home and raked rocks up and put them in foundation. Then cleaned turtle tank. Then took dog foer a nice 2miler, then ate dinner. Then ran trains for 2hrs., NO PILE UPs!!!!!!!!! AH LIFE IS GOOOOOD!!!!
SF,
laz57
DougD.--
Northern Iowa showed up ready to play and did put the big hurt on Kansas. It probably didn't make your newspaper but one of the "big stars" on the Kansas team was trash talking to UNI guys while they were warming up. They just ignored him and made him eat his words.
What's interesting is that the team is made of up of some very nice young men plus their graduation rate is extremely high. Very proud of them.
Still working on plans for our visit to Sandy Eggo next month.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
SNOW????? I was in short sleeves all day. Worked at the pond and rifle range until 6. Then wifey and I went to Texas Steak House. Just got back. Tired. Clocks to wind [every Sunday night, old ones, one was my Grandfather's]. Chat later.
Good evening all,
It is a cloudy but better day than predicted in SE Indiana. Wife decided to have a nice meal for Lucas before he went back to school and so we had my dad over as well. I did go to the YMCA for weights. I tried the treadmill and the toe said no. Dad and I watched the NASCAR race. Real racing returns next week with IRL in St. Petersburg :-) I had bacon and biscuits on the dining car after it rolled in from "Points East". Plans look good for the Tardis, Brutus, so when can we start implementing them? TBIL after "Desperate Housewives". I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
For being at Bristol it sure was a rather quiet and sedate race.
dougdagrumpWay to go J.J., #48
Way to go J.J., #48
I will probably stir the pot with this, but here goes.
48 wins again. This is getting boring. Where is the challenge? Where is the excitement? Reminds me of the open wheel races. Even the 12 and the 99 went around the track arm in arm. What happened to "Go at it boys"?.
Pat
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Good Evening
A quiet day, sun is shining. 47 degrees.
I will just be lazy till Brutus comes with the thingy.
Maybe have some banilla tonite...S.J.
I hope everyone has a great monday...S.J.
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Good afternoon everyone. Dinner on the grounds was nice, but it was wet and cold. We had planned on flying kites and running the RC, but it was not to be. Will have to do that at the house during the week.
Roy, glad your daughter is OK. Part of why I hold onto the old Bronco is that my son will be driving in 8 years....if it holds out that long.
Fife and Flyer...say it ain't so. Glad you weren't turned to the Dark side....just kidding flyer guys!
Chief, glad you got it figured out.
After a nice nap, it seems it would be a great time to get to work on the layout. Was hoping the coaling station would have worked for one area I am trying to cover up some layers, but just doesn't fit. I will have to custom make a building to work there.
Onto some fun. Kids are wound up today, bouncing off the walls. Perhaps I can harvest some of their energy and get them to help on the trains
Dennis
Thanks all it was my uncle on my fathers side of the family. he been up and down with health for a few years so mostlikely it was for the best hes now out of suffering anyway. he passed back on last monday so 6 days ago. I really not getting on much any more sorry doing other things. still have to put new boards in NYC just been doing other things at night did hook up coil couplers to it but havn't tried them yet. want to do that befor putting new board in so sure I got them right. spent the other night about an hour looking for my roll of electrical tape knew i seen it just a day or two befor found it las night under key board proping up side that is missing the little leg thingy
talk to you all later doing O.T. tonight but off tomorrow
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Ahhh - relief! - NASCAR is back on!
DougdaG - I know what you mean. I am going to have to find a way to make time. I will keep in touch on this. I will be coming in on Monday April 26. Staying until Friday April 30. Meetings all day each day. Maybe one evening?
Mornin' All.
SJ & RT condolences from our home to yours.
Roy, Will you have any "free" time while here in Sandy Eggo ? Free time on any of my business trips in years gone by ceased the minute you arrived til the minute you departed. Glad that ended, now I don't want to fly anywhere.
My crud is still being very tenacious and showing no signs of going anywhere soon. On my third round of anti-biotics, the first two did not assimilate very well.
Where's Jon? When NoIa put the hurts on the Jayhawks I figured we would hear from him. Heck of a game!
Howdy guys - coffee is good this morning (almost noon). Had bacon, eggs, and biscuits for breakfast. Need to make a run up to the drugstore for Char and then it's just a quiet laundry day I think. Her birthday is coming up and my Mom's is tomorrow. Big birthday month for us. Laundry day too.
Chief, that's a good idea to let the scouts do it - they get a kick out of it too.
Argh! Digital TV!
Picture froze up on NASCAR prerace. Must be a network problem as it is the same for the cable and over-the-air channels.
Chuck - you getting it OK in Snowhizo?
Fabulous trip to Cumberland yesterday .... alot shorter than I wanted ... english lass had to be back for a going away party by one of her friends ... . She was amazed where they cut the mountain in half for the highway and the RED earth up there . Stopped dead by the street to watch a multi engined freight pass by ... everyone yelled " what's wrong "... they did'nt understand .... LOL . Watched OLD DOGS movie with John Travolta and Robin Williams last night ... I have'nt laughed that much in 30 years !! Clean comedy - no violence and extremely suitable for all ages ... rare anymore for sure . I laughed so hard at times I could'nt hardly get my breath ! It's a must see guys .... and you can take the kids .
Fifedog ... I am still gathering or trying to get more track and a few items yet ... getting thumped on ebay lately ... almost done .... will be out on I-70 flagging you down when it's all ready .. LOL . Gonna hold you to that offer .... Have to get a couple bags of that RED soil from that area for the landscapeing ... you know what I'm talking about . Did'nt have time this trip ... but will next trip up there ... and some RED stones too . I hope Alleghaney County police won't arrest me for snitching dirt ... LOL ! But you can only get it up there .
Morning all!
Snowed all night here and just ending. Depending on where one lives here, 4-8 inches and it is mid-to-late March!
I guess global warming is officially at an end. I have never in my life seen snow here in March and I am getting mails from fiends older than I that are saying the same.
Have a great day all!
Haven't checked-in in a month of Sundays...doesn't mean I don't come in and read posts, though. Hope all are doing well. Sunny and pleasant in Vegas. We are in the process of moving, so all train gear is packed and I'm bummed. May have to "go Christmas" and just run a loop on the floor to take care of that itch.
Thoughts and prayers to those in need.
Hope all have a great day.
Dan
Hello all,
A lazy Sunday AM here
Back from 7:00 Mass
Only 747 at the buffet Friday. a relief after the last couple.
Enjoyed the grand kids yesterday. It was a sunny warm day. We ran trains a little while, did a little yard work and rode the motorcycle. Was pleasantly surprised by daughter, daughter-in law and son-in-law all joining in lunch also.
Helped my son set up the new (to him) two way plow he bought.
Condolences to those that had some one close to them pass, will add to my prayers.
Well I'd better move on. Preparing to go to Parish's annual St Patrick's day dinner. They supply Corned beef and Cabbage. We bring the rest.
Prayers to all who may need them.
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Good Morning
No snow here. Overcast and 40s for the day.
Grannys at church and then going out with sons family this PM. Me i'm stayin right here, got a long day tomorrow. I did manage to run a couple engines last nite but not for long, no pileups....Have a great sunday....S.J.
Aloha, another cold, grey and snowy day. Hope it melts soon. Roy, I'm glad your daughter is OK. Hope you get over the crud. The bride and I still have something I think but if feels like it almost gone. Youngest woke up sick so I'll stay with him instead of church. I wanted to hear the new speakers installed this week. Oh well, they're not going anywhere and I'll get to spend two hours reading the paper and watching sports highlights. Bride invited friends over to tonight for some sort of early Easter feast so I'm sure the rest of the day will be spent cleaning and prepping. You know the drill. Saw the Percy Jackson movie last night. It's for kiddies so I managed to last through it. Hope everyone has a good day.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
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