It took me almost all of lunch time to get caught up from the last couple of days thanks to the Chief's and our Southern Pals effects from their Snow Cannon. Back at the shop making repairs to the equipment from the (ab)use of the equipment. They know how to push equipment to the limit.
Navy Jack: Hang in there. Your wife will be fine. Think positive. Thoughts and prayers.
Back to work, later
John
Welllllll, became a Grandpop this weekend...sorta. Middle Princess brought home one of those programmable babies for her High School child developement class. FLASH BACK to last year, when the oldest princess brought home a collicky baby (I kidded about tossing the varmit out the window...keep this in mind). Her best friend spent the night with another school baby, then the two "mamas" decided to go out that night to a party, and left the littlest princess (who was only too eager to help) in charge. Before wifey turned in, she checked on the littlest princess, who, during a crying fit with both babies closed herself (and them) in the closet. 8-year old was so stressed that I would toss the babies out the window. Oldest princess was so "questionable" as a parent, I'm pretty sure local Social Services office was alerted.
Middle Princess seems to have a better grasp on things.
Mornin' All.
Trying to work up the energy to unpack & service yesterday's stuff. What an exasperating day, gremlins everywhere. Before we even have a chance to open the doors a Z4000 bites the dust, and all kinds of little control issues w/DCS all day. To top it off the TMCC even started acting wonky late in the afternoon with similar types of control issues, was REALLY glad to see 4pm roll around. Lots of kiddos in yesterday, one of the pre-schools form up the coast was in with 75 kids & chaperones. Only had to tell one to not touch the trains, with the look that I got in response he must have never heard "no" before.
We both are still fighting the crud here, this stuff just does not seem to want to give-up.
to all those in need.
Later All !
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Morning from a sunny and cold Chicago where class starts in 5 minutes. I gotta get over there. Oh wait, they can't start without me. Watched the home movies I converted to DVD a few weeks ago with the fam last night. Good memories. Prayers for Mrs. NavyJack.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a beautiful day. Sunny and 32 degrees. Going up to 44 today with lots of sunshine.
Today is an easy day. The usual chores and then relax. I may spend some time in the train room. Need to work on scenery. I am slow on the scenery subject. At least, I can run trains while I am doing it.
Buckeye....Good luck with your garden. Plant succotach.
NavyJack...... Prayers out for your wife.
Dining car was here and we had the usual for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Chuck
Good Morning All
Sunny and 45 today
Moms and grand moms never change worry worry about the kids. Me, of course I care but they are grown and should handle their own affairs. If they ask for help i'll be there. Of course there are hard times when we need to step in so don't change my meaning. I'm talking moms under normal conditions here. Aah a beautiful day that I plan to enjoy.
S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Navy......prayers for your better half, hopefully stress. She is beautiful inside and out from what you have written. Worrying about your kids issues is an exercise in TOTAL futility, and today's ss issue will the grandchild will be fixed and replaced by something else tomorrow. I could write a book, and the chapters continue with no end. And Mom's go nuts over the kids.....ultimately to no useful purpose. Hang in there.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Morning all. Serious prayers for Navy's wife. Sunny and warming fast. Wifey here has my cold now. Mine still will not go away. Dr. called yesterday with some info. Said I needed to exercise more. Try having Town Board meetings at gym on treadmills. Will get seeds in tray today. Had to soak the seed starter soil. Wife left the bag open and it dried out some. Then you have to get it damp or it acts as if it is waterproof. Plant seeds before you get it "soaked" and they float on top. Then off to Miss Edna's for a visit. Friend's Mom died and Pam cooked breakfast casserole and blueberry muffins. I took it over to their house and woke them up. Well, they will have hot breakfast without his wife having to cook. LAZ, thanks for the link. Have been ordering from ERR direct. Need to order several diesel units. Still interested in putting sound in the NS Dash 9 Dummy [one with the smoke, directional lighting and electrocouplers]. I think a sound kit will plug right in. Chat later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
hello friends, need prayers for my wife. she is burning out, and has chest pains. i try to put on a stiff appearance, but she is my strength and i could not do without her. we will have been married 40 years april 4th. she is a small woman and has normal blood pressure so i hope that it is only stress.
laz57 do you teach? what subject and grade?
HI GUYZ,
First one on the pot today. Got teachers class today from 9-4. Then go out to eat, maybe make church? Then run trains.
If anyone is interested in getting ERR Cruise Commander M or other components here is where I ordered from.
http://mttponline.com/
The fellow OHIOAN name is BILL LEWIS, tell him I recommended you, might give you a discount?
Stay frosty,
laz57
Hi GUYZ,
Ran trains tonite for 3 hrs. NO PILE UPs!!!! Great time. After school ripped off roof and then cleaned up yard. CUT 3 foot strips with circular saw, NO INJURIES. The took a madock to the tounge and groove roof, came off real good. Even got most of the nails. Got class tomorrow from 9-4. UGH! Oh well? Be happy.
Chief: I know what ya mean ....the first sales call i went out on I knew I needed a tape measure. I thought "no problem" i'll just get one at home depot or something...well it took me forever to find a hardware store and they were glad to see me. Price was the same as anywhere else but I was supprised tha I didn't find a hardware store every couple miles. they are all gone...I went through like three towns and thats a long run out here in the bean fields....LOL
Hello all,
'T was a wonderful week. warm days and cold nights. The snowohio is melting slowly. Only about 8" left where it wasn't drifted.
Brutus, Great news
Both grand kids have the crud. Probably won't get to see them this weekend.
Took my parents, kids and grand kids out Monday evening to celebrate my folks 64th wedding anniversary. They were pleased.
Our Parish Sea food buffet was packed this evening. I fried fish from 3:40 till 7;20. (open from 4 till 7) I'm guessing we had around 800 people.
Last year when I bought my new windows I found a company online that has system of replacement sash. You replace only the sash and the tracks they run in. ( can't remember correct word right now ) measurements are critical because of this. Their website listed Lowes and a local lumber yard as dealers. I went to the local lumber yard and asked for pricing and to confirm measurements with the company. They would get back to me. A week later I called. They still had no info. Five days later they called with pricing. It was good so I said confirm the measurement and I will place the order.
A week went by and no call. I called them. They still can't confirm measurement. Do I want to buy their brand for more money? I went to Lowe's. While i was there I got a price and measurements confirmed ( they called factory while I stood there). The price was within a few dollars of local store. Long story short , local store lost $1,400.00 sale due to lack of effort.
Not much planned this weekend. Going to try to finish some inside stuff.
Altoona Train Show next weekend
Back sore, going to bed soon.
Prayers to all who may need them
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Sunny and about 50 today. 30% chance of rain forcast for the weekend - figures.
Busy week at work. We've got some politics simmering just under the surface there. Those always up the stress level a knotch or two.
Upstairs to the trains for some therapy.
Later all.
Well I got my first paycheck today and they didn't fire me so I guess they want me back on monday...LOL Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't trust any employer anymore. Money talks and BS walks(can ya say bs here)...I really hope this works out and the owner of the company seems like a nice guy and more importantly a match with me ( I think)...We'll see....Steve
Blueberryhill RR Just checking in for the evening..... Watching TV. Physical therapy went well. I ache a little. Therapist looked good today. She makes it fun. I fell and hit my head real hard on the floor. You can tell by the following sentence: Buckeye is at his lake house this weekend. Planting a garden. My wooden nose will soon catch up with Jon E's. See ya later
Just checking in for the evening.....
Watching TV. Physical therapy went well. I ache a little. Therapist looked good today. She makes it fun.
I fell and hit my head real hard on the floor. You can tell by the following sentence:
Buckeye is at his lake house this weekend. Planting a garden.
My wooden nose will soon catch up with Jon E's.
See ya later
Evening all. Ran Big Boy for about 30 minutes this evening. Now resting as that is a chore. Getting warmer each day. Mid 60's or more all through the weekend and next week. Chat later.
Good Evening All
43 today
Go banilla, got root beer, waiting for the thingy.
Just relaxed and watched TV all day ... wife's off tonight ... in the bedroom watching a 1800's era movie . Have to sort and stack some of these train cars .... just ate and sipping coffee . Heading over to the launchpad for the tardis .... will have the light on guys ....
hello guys, please humor me and let me vent. my grandson(6 months old) still has not gotten his social security number and so my kids are unable to submit their taxes. they have gotten a run around from the hospital who was supposed to notify a state office, who was supposed to notify a federal office etc. etc. and no one wants to claim responsibility. well one thing that i learned in the service...not to wait for nothing and when incompetence becomes obvious it is time to light someone up. i am just waiting for permission from my son and i will call congressman don manzullo(r) illinois and i know he will help. he is one politician who cares about the people in his constituency. they need their income tax overpayment and what they are told should only take two months, has taken six months already. a government worker somewhere is looking forward to getting their paycheck, who did not earn it. all this talk of violence makes my pupils dialated....take care guys and all of you have a great weekend. navyjack
DJSpankyLawsonFarmsRRAs to sending the Chief some of my top grade manure, I am not sure he could handle that large a tomato. Hey, just send him to one of the Ablemarle County meetings on how they're gonna make up the $4 million shortfall in their budget. That'll grow him some big 'maters!
LawsonFarmsRRAs to sending the Chief some of my top grade manure, I am not sure he could handle that large a tomato.
As to sending the Chief some of my top grade manure, I am not sure he could handle that large a tomato.
Hey, just send him to one of the Ablemarle County meetings on how they're gonna make up the $4 million shortfall in their budget. That'll grow him some big 'maters!
Some of that top grade political manure? Yes, we have that here in Culpeper too!
Pat
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Speaking of tomatoes, I usually have them up and growing by now. Usually have a couple already blooming in big pots. Behind my time. Just getting seeds started this morning and afternoon. Got to go to Town Hall for meeting. Tractor is about ready [had it taken to dealership for brakes on both sides and tune up, usually I do the tune up but it was going there anyway. could do brakes but tires full of antifreeze so they are heavy]. Got to go. Later.
Jack, another great, detailed, post. Thanks.
As to sending the Chief some of my top grade manure, I am not sure he could handle that large a tomato. One per wheelbarrow, and could cause a hernia!
Everything is big in the south. Now there is a line for RT to jump on!
Jim, that tomato juice remedy for skunks is all I know about too as Doug suggested. It would take a lot of it to dunk an automobile in it however. Maybe you could just spray the underside of the car with some kind of cover up scent until the skunk wears off.
Ray
SPMan
Brutus---excellent news, sure hope & pray that Char continues to succeed
Still busier than a one armed paper hanger, looking forward to mid May.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Good Afternoon, Ya'll, From Clearing Taxachusetts,
Had some overnight high tides and 9-12 foot wave heights as the winds continued off the water. Coastline took the hit.....beach erosion. A real problem for those on the water. Another inch of snow, but temps are already approaching 40 now, and 50s forecast for the weekend. Daylight savings time switch soon. As Dennis will point out, there is a spike in heart attacks every time we turn the clocks ahead and lose an hour of sleep. Corn liquor is not a preventative.
Brutus.....it was great to receive more good news from you, without interruption. Prayers continue. Figure you are a tad behind on the honey do list, repercussions to follow.
8N....."busy is good." You've got that right.
DougM and Steve......pretty sure out-of-pocket, non-reimbursed are tax deductible. But reimbursed is the problem. In the past some companies would get billed direct, pay on behalf of the employee, and book as a company expense; no tax impact on the employee. But I think the IRS may have turned down the screws on that. Employee reimbursed expenses were taxable to the employee and showed up on the individual's W2, employee responsible for paying income taxes on reimbursement checks received as they are considered income. Go figure. Some companies are understanding and subsequently reimburse employee for the tax liability. Not sure what the current tax code is, why I recommended hiring a tax expert.
JimT.....I hit a few skunks in my time, both alive and road kill. Never figured out how to mitigate the smell other than car washes, the ones that hit the undercarriage. Took some time for the odor to dissipate. The Southern boys are probably a better source for a solution because they actually eat such road kill along with their grits, then make hats out of the critters' hides.
OleTimer......what? No sour mash? I suspect the stills are heavily guarded and their defenses are impenetrable. May have to temporarily bypass your place during the main assault.
Chuck.....we figured you would be marketing and distributing some of your videotaped PT. "The Best of Blueberry Hill."
navyjack.....politicians keep pushing for more gun legislation. Why don't they enforce the laws already there? Over a decade ago Illinois pols passed what was know as "class X felony" for crimes committed with firearms, automatic 10 years, not at the judges' discretion. What became of that?
Spanky.....hang in there, the gift will mean just that much more if it's "giving" is not diluted by all of the other gifts on the actual occasion.
Lee and Rich.....heard yesterday's highs around Tampa were 20 degrees below normal. We get that all the time up our way. When the temps dip below zero, sometimes 30 degrees below normal..... Difference is, it ain't sweater weather. Heated seats are becoming a more and more common option on cars. Heated steering wheels and washer fluid too.
MikeC.....was glad to hear Lucas is on the back end of this mend. Hard to keep a lid on the kids at that age.
Chief.....stop screwing around with those disruptive mayoral duties and get back to tending the first tomato crop. I am waiting for mine. Re Lucy walking all over you while you are reclinerizing, have you considered wearing an athletic cup? Pat.....send him some top grade Lawson manure.
Dennis......are tomatoes (Chief) and rye whiskey (OleTimer) two of the major food groups permissable in your diet?
Laz......hope you consulted 'the sawmaster," Brent, before you embarked on this demo and disposal project. He posesses valuable insight into how to avoid a medical detour. Having the wifey close by but at a safe distance to call 911 is his first dictum.
SJ......could it possibly be too early to prep the snowblowers for a long summer's nap and conduct the necessary tune/oil change/blade sharpening of the lawn mowing equipment? I see dormant grass here. How about you?
Later, gang
OLE TIMER,
Hopefully this weekend. They are pulling 18 log cars looks real cool.
dwiemerGood morning everyone. Trying to get over some kind of crud. Started yesterday while on bypass. Came home and took some NyQuil. Slept till dinner, ate some grits, more NyQuil and then back to sleep till morning. Hope I am over it but we shall see. Brutus, glad things went well with Char. Hope that she continues to progress and continue to turn for the better...to God be the glory. Mike, Glad Lucas is on the mend. When they have been through such life threatening scenarios, any severe illness is too much. You and your family are truly blessed. Have a great day everyone.Dennis
Good morning everyone. Trying to get over some kind of crud. Started yesterday while on bypass. Came home and took some NyQuil. Slept till dinner, ate some grits, more NyQuil and then back to sleep till morning. Hope I am over it but we shall see.
Brutus, glad things went well with Char. Hope that she continues to progress and continue to turn for the better...to God be the glory.
Mike, Glad Lucas is on the mend. When they have been through such life threatening scenarios, any severe illness is too much. You and your family are truly blessed.
Have a great day everyone.Dennis
Dennis - The grits will have you feeling better in no time. NyQuil is a good back up.
Ole TimerBuckeye Riveter Jim.....I believe Jack is correct, corn liquor must be the cause. I don't think I want to do that nine days thing for the Chief. We have been working him over for the last six years and he has not gotten any nicer. You don't suppose we need to do it for nine years, do you? Chuck.....Have you gotten the HOTOHIO fan fixed yet for another unbearable summer for NC, VA and MD? UH OH ..... those darn yankees are gearin up for summer ..... I'll have to get the ice house full and the warehouse of Mint Julip mix distibuted to my fellow rebs . The still's runnin full blast in the backyard ... fooled them .... it's Rye whiskey .... taters in the ground for the homeade vodka . A train full of beautiful southern belles to fan us .... eat your hearts out yanks . Chief ... put the reserves on alert ... Pat .... looks like they're not wasteing any time .... have you got the calvary ready ? Navyjack ... you can outflank them from the north .... they won't know it's coming .... they'll be caught in between .
Buckeye Riveter Jim.....I believe Jack is correct, corn liquor must be the cause. I don't think I want to do that nine days thing for the Chief. We have been working him over for the last six years and he has not gotten any nicer. You don't suppose we need to do it for nine years, do you? Chuck.....Have you gotten the HOTOHIO fan fixed yet for another unbearable summer for NC, VA and MD?
Jim.....I believe Jack is correct, corn liquor must be the cause. I don't think I want to do that nine days thing for the Chief. We have been working him over for the last six years and he has not gotten any nicer. You don't suppose we need to do it for nine years, do you?
Chuck.....Have you gotten the HOTOHIO fan fixed yet for another unbearable summer for NC, VA and MD?
Chief ... put the reserves on alert ...
Pat .... looks like they're not wasteing any time .... have you got the calvary ready ?
Navyjack ... you can outflank them from the north .... they won't know it's coming .... they'll be caught in between .
Calvery deployed along the Mason/Dixon line,made up as MD State Troopers.
I'll add one thing to the summer refreshments. Sweet Ice Tea (spiked of course with your home made vodka).
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