Cold rain coming down. Can use the rain though. Went and visited Hunters Haven, darnk their coffee and ate their reats and paid well for them as I made another purchase. Went to Miss Edna's and took her apples, oranges and turnips. Took everyone a package of fresh stuff sausage. Now home for a rest. Later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
It was supose to get to 60 today but don't think it ever made it. more like high 40's low 50's.
not a lot happening today did my 8 hrs and came home.
Hope all had a good day. And tomorrow is even better.
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Quiet day - just killed some zombies on the xbox for a while with some "online buds" and then did the shopping for the week. Charlene fears they will put her back in the hospital Monday as she has lost some weight since she was released. I think her energy is a little better the last few days so we will see. If they will let her stay at home, I think she will do better than if they put her back in the hospital. Please pray for some weight gain and healing.
Tardis will be ready shortly. TTFN!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good evening,
It's been over a week since I logged in to the pot. Time just seems to fly by.
Jim, I'm sorry to hear that Charlene is not doing as well as you would like, Jean and I will keep her in our prayers.
Good Evening
40 with rain expected later, turning to snow by morning.
Yep just goofed off, did a little train running but not much.
Banilla is ready, beacon is humming...S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Good evening all,
It is rainy in SE Indiana. Not a good time the past two days. Although the form of it and the treatment is not near the level of what Lucas went thru, the "C" word has hit home again. The spot on the "saucy wench" came back bad. Fortunately the doctor is confident more extensive skin removal will be sufficient to deal with it. The downside is that she must go back every 6 months for a check up. All things considered, it could be a lot worse. Odd thing is the missus did all the right things to prevent, but there is a genetic tendency in her family for this type of cancer. Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good night all. Like RT, we were suppose to warm up. Never got out of the 30's. Actually feels a little warmer now. Took kids out for last pee. Let "Kitty Sissy" in for the night.
Mike C., a special prayer for the "Sucy Winch". I know she will be OK.
Jim, tell those Dr.'s that the Chief said Char is to stay home.
Sleep tight.
Thanks Chief. I'm still hopeful. Prayer for Mrs. Mike aka Saucy Wench.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a rainy 40 degrees. Going up to 46 today with a rain/snow mix. Real mess.
Today is an easy day. I plan on relaxing and watching some TV from the train room. Need to run trains and have fun.
Dining car is here with the usual breakfast.
Prayers out for Mike's "Saucy Wench".
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
Mornin' boys. Mornin' English. & 54 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Spent Friday evening into Saturday morning in the garage working on the project layout for wifey's bank. Was pretty cold out there, but come morning it was ready to break down and load in our new-to-us Ranger. I couldn't chronicle my progress as didgital camera didn't charge for some unknown reason. With a small crew, put the 3'x12' dogbone together, and most of the scenery stayed in place. Hooked all the wiring together , then train stalled under the tunnel... On 2 hours of sleep and an empty stomach, I opted to fix it on Monday. Came home to & then watched "Grown ups" with my family.
Good Morning
32 going down to 9
The rain turned to snow about 6am, things are going to get nasty by monday morning. James iz stayin in. S.J.
sir james I Good Morning 32 going down to 9 The rain turned to snow about 6am, things are going to get nasty by monday morning. James iz stayin in. S.J.
Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow.
Morning all. Back from Sunday School. Cold RAIN outside. Actually I think it warmed a few degrees from yesterday. May go to the mall with wifey. Something on Craftsman Club sale I want. Guess I will head to the lake tomorrow. Take guns for shooting. Got to come back Wednesday night as I have early meeting Thursday morning in Raleigh.
Stay warm.
Hi GUYZ,
50 here and rainy. Maybe turn back to snow late? Last day of deer season was a good one for BIL. At 330 I did the final drive for BRO and BIL. Walked all day and nothing but on final drive I scared out 7 deer for BIL. A 4 pt., but can't shoot, and 6 doe. He shot and hit a doe, we later found it 20 minutes later. Cleaned it the help drag it out about 1/2 a mile. All season only saw 2 deer a buck and doe running thats it. Hope to get one in FLINTLOCK season which starts Dec 27th.
BRUTUS prayers for wife. Hope she starts gaining weight.
MIKE C., prayers too for your wife. About 2 years ago I had C removed from my back. Now I keep an eye on it for MOM and DAD had it too.
Stay frosty,
laz57
PS DOUG M., GO BEARS!!!!
Good morning all,
Brutus, prayers for weight gain for Char.
Prayers for Mike's wife also.
Got Christmas tree up and decorated on Thursday. Did not bother putting all the Hallmark ornaments on the tree this time because there is not enough room. I'm keeping it simple this time.
Foxes beware, Chief has some improved artillery.
Getting ready for church now. Have a nice Sunday,
Ray (SPMan)
SPMan
Mornin' All.
Quite toasty here today, hope those in the "snow" zones are indoors and cozy. Looks really nasty on the weather maps.
Know where Chief's and Laz's critters are hiding.
Prayers out for Char and the Saucey Wench.
Later all, got to get in gear and get some stuff done.
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dougdagrump Know where Chief's and Laz's critters are hiding.
WOW, saw that fox and almost squeezed off a round at my computer screen. Since all the beavers died, now the foxes catch it.
6 tenths of an inch of rain so far. Almost finished my Christmas shopping. I will show you what I got Buckeye for Christmas. Here it is: . I guess you see nothing. Well!!!!
Later.
dougdagrump Mornin' All. Quite toasty here today, hope those in the "snow" zones are indoors and cozy. Looks really nasty on the weather maps. Know where Chief's and Laz's critters are hiding. Prayers out for Char and the Saucey Wench. Later all, got to get in gear and get some stuff done.
DOUG,
I'm a coming to KELTONVILLE.
ChiefEagles dougdagrump: Know where Chief's and Laz's critters are hiding. WOW, saw that fox and almost squeezed off a round at my computer screen. Since all the beavers died, now the foxes catch it. 6 tenths of an inch of rain so far. Almost finished my Christmas shopping. I will show you what I got Buckeye for Christmas. Here it is: . I guess you see nothing. Well!!!! Later.
dougdagrump: Know where Chief's and Laz's critters are hiding.
CHIEF! You gave me the same gift you gave Buckeye. You said mine was exclusive! Anyone want to trade?
Pat
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LawsonFarmsRR ChiefEagles: dougdagrump: Know where Chief's and Laz's critters are hiding. WOW, saw that fox and almost squeezed off a round at my computer screen. Since all the beavers died, now the foxes catch it. 6 tenths of an inch of rain so far. Almost finished my Christmas shopping. I will show you what I got Buckeye for Christmas. Here it is: . I guess you see nothing. Well!!!! Later. CHIEF! You gave me the same gift you gave Buckeye. You said mine was exclusive! Anyone want to trade? Pat
ChiefEagles: dougdagrump: Know where Chief's and Laz's critters are hiding. WOW, saw that fox and almost squeezed off a round at my computer screen. Since all the beavers died, now the foxes catch it. 6 tenths of an inch of rain so far. Almost finished my Christmas shopping. I will show you what I got Buckeye for Christmas. Here it is: . I guess you see nothing. Well!!!! Later.
Nope sorry Pat can't show you what chief got me but it seems a lot better than what he got you. will show in a week or so when the chief goes to cabin again and he can't see us .
evening all not a lot going on worked today had chance for 4 ot but turned it down wasn't feeling right. Who knows.
Talk to you all later
Cold and snowy in Saint Louis. They already cancelled school or tomorrow Son is grounded for not finishing some homework, so he is bummed out. I think there might be an amnesty for snow days, but we're still trying to decide. Char ate some breakfast and lunch and dinner, so that's good. She did try to warm up some biscuits in the microwave and set it for 10 minutes instead of seconds, so we had to open up the house for a while to let the smoke out. I cleared off the driveway - just a few inches in a snow drift. Tardis will be ready shortly - ttfn!
Snow all day and still snowing, now its windy and the temp is going down to 9. Winter arrived big time today. I got banilla but may pass unless we go some where warmer on the thingy tonite...S.J.
It Snohioed all day today in SE Indiana. Tonight it will be snowing and drifting. Staying home from work tomorrow. I have days to use and no sense risking a wreck when I do not have to. Engine light came on PT Cruiser as I was driving home from church. Have to get it checked out tomorrow. Thank you all for thoughts and prayers for the missus. She (and I) deeply appreciate it. Everything "should" be ok, but still that word does make you nervous. We will be watching "Desperate Housewives" shortly. Watched the George C. Scott version of the "Christmas Carol" last night. It is always good. Makes you think perhaps people back then had the right idea about celebrating Christmas. I had cereal and donuts on the dining car for breakfast this morning. TBIL after the show tonight and I can drive. I hope everyone has a good day.
Oh man with the bad weather, I forgot.
Lions 7-Green Bay 3, no nap today.
Was sunny and 60 here on Friday, 20's wind and snow yesterday, and sunny, windy and about 20 today.
Prayers of health for Mrs. Mike and Char.
Back to work tomorrow morning. Tried to take vacation since last Tuesday. Called it 'heart attack test' for the plant - a test for when I finally get that heart attack that place is going to give me someday. They failed. Called me in 11:30 pm on Thursday night for a few hours.
Anyhow, got the tile work and grouting done in the bathroom project. Good time to go rob a bank - my finger prints are worn off after grouting about 150 square feet of tile. Got the bath tub operational too.
No trains lately, other than stopping by the LHS a couple of times last week and chewing the fat for a bit.
All for now.
Evenin'g Guys!
50-ish today rain....a friend took me to dinner at CheeburgerCheeburger then went to see The Warrior's Way. Goot Ninja/Western flick. Had a good time.....needed one!
Well, my "present" arrived, its a 1995 Red neon! 331K and in great shape. It was donated to me by one of my Dad's and BIL's friends. So, the Daddy Wagon will be parked and my eco-cruiser will get me around day to day 30 MPG vs 13 MPG....sounds like I could learn to love it...it's a 5 speed and I love to shift my own.
Put Dad's 1666 under the tree and surprised him...he loved it! Mom & Dad had a dive club party last night, caught up with my ex SIL and classmate (they are sisters), at the party. Had a decent time.
OK off to bed, I have a 7 AM interview...
for Char and the Saucy Wench...
Have a good night!
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
Prays for Jim and Char,
Note to Dougdagrump and Ray, Sorry but I'm going to have to reschedule the BBQ, I was going to invite you guys over for. The family wants to go to the beach tomorrow. Probably to hot to be outside anyway, we dont have many shade trees in the yard.
Later,
Don
Hello all
Grits and egg nogg?! I think I'm going to hurl...
Back at work collecting photons. It has been an interesting night. We have been having receiver problems. Still working, but it looks like we will have to do some work on it in the next few days.
Otherwise it's pretty much just the usual. Been tinkering w/ a few radio items in my spare time including a Heathkit battery eliminator. Finally got it working although due to the update of the selenium rectifier w/ diodes is puts out a lot more volts. Forgot that the new capacitors were rated for the old voltage when I was testing it at the high end. Now need to replace one of the ones that was just replaced Oh well, Mouser has some higher voltage units that should do the trick. I'm rebuilding this thing to use to power a couple of old tube car radios. Interestingly enough, one of the other uses the assembly manual says it can be used for is as a model train transformer.
RT - really enjoyed the snowplow cartoon. Got a good laugh when I needed it. Thanks!
Jim - glad to hear Char is home and prayers that she can stay home.
Mike - thoughts and prayers for your wife. They carved some of that off me a few years back and while it's thought of as "routine" it sure didn't feel that way.
On the train note I am starting to dabble w/ N-scale stuff. No, don't worry, not going to get rid of the O-gauge stuff. It's just that I realize that a 4X8 is probably all I will have room for for a while and would like to get some more switching action and run some bigger (in this case, more wheels:) engines which I just can't afford in O. Plus I should probably be able to have a decent setup in N on the desk at work.
Bob
The joke of the day:
If Patrick Stewart had a train set what scale would it be?
"N-gauge"
We'll see how many Star Trek fans get that...
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
31 and cooler here, got lots o rain yesterday.
BEARs STUNK!!!! Even in a blizzard they were stinking real bad. A good BUTT WOPPIN for sure. Maybe this will make em play better this week against GB?
Neat vid of the METRO DOME ripping open.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill
It is a cold 18 degrees. About 3 inches of new snow on the ground. Going up to 30 today with 4 more inches of snow on the way.
Today is an easy day. I don't plan on going out. Have a few chores to do and then relax and watch it snow.
Dining car is here for a Cheerios breakfast.
Y'all have a great Monday.
dbaker48 Note to Dougdagrump and Ray, Sorry but I'm going to have to reschedule the BBQ, I was going to invite you guys over for. The family wants to go to the beach tomorrow. Probably to hot to be outside anyway, we dont have many shade trees in the yard. Later, Don
Smart A--
Morning all. COLD and windy. Getting errands run and then off to the lake house for rest [and maybe some shooting]. Caught another BIG opossum in the trap last night. Still think there is a big gray tabby cat around. If not, this opossum would go in with the light on. Shipping him to LAZ for his Christmas meal.
Speaking of Christmas, here is RT's present from Santa.
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