Ivor the Engine is a childrens TV cartoon on BBC over here, it has been around for at least 30+ years and has graduated from a cardboard cut out to computer graphics. They have converted Thomas to graphics and ruined it for me!!!
John Baker
Good morning all,
It is sunny and about 60 right now; today's high is 72. I arrived to work early this morning so I could start catching up. However, I have three meetings to attend today which will hinder my progress.
SJ - That makes sense. I thought maybe you were worried one of your guests would spill something on it causing it to go out and you miss the Tardis.
Doug - We used to call our 9y/o daughter Drama Queen, but we stopped since it was becoming a self-fulfilling prophecy.
Our 7y/o son has a baseball game tonight so I won't be making the Tardis.
Good day,
Joe
Good Morning
40s/50s still gloomy.
Joe there were 2 other beacons operating Sat. night so I had it covered. I didn't think about it till Sunday morning but we could have gottin a picture of the Tardis in one of the shots. If Charlie comes back with his camera maybe we will do that.
Enjoy your Tuesday...S.J.
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Good Mornin' Ya'll from Dismal and Gloomy Taxachusetts,
JohnBaker.......you would feel right at home here right now. We are having UK weather.
Life is good. This 40s-50s rainy weather may be somewhat depressing in the short run, but it is doing wonders for my lawn's recovery from the general ravages that go with large breed dog ownership, the past winter, my wife's never-ending quest to train Maximus in precisely the exact same spot in the back yard, and Canadian geese with ill intent.....the latter two issues wearing things right down to the nub. Maximus has been doing an exceptional guarding job, mostly keeping the Canadian geese where they belong, in the pond. It is strange. These "protected" geese propagate like crazy. Between eating the lawn right down to the dirt and producing what seems to be more fecal material than an elephant, they are a real nuisance. The geese as often as not will attack me when I try to chase them off! Nasty suckers! Yet they won't mess with my dog that is half my size.
With the continuous downpours I made sure I called my wife yesterday afternoon to express concern over the road conditions and to remind her to keep her usual Autobahn-like highway speeds down to a safe level on her way home to avoid hydroplaning, a wreck, or worse. She sounded annoyed that I thought she needed this reminder before she hung up. When she walked into the house it was the opposite attitude: "What a demolition derby I saw out there!!!!" Sure enough, just ahead of my wife, by a minute or so, some young girl managed to lose control of her car on a relatively blind curve in the rain and caused a multiple vehicle pileup. Her car wound up hitting a few other ones in the process and came to rest facing the wrong way. No one appeared hurt and many were out of their vehicles......standing out in the middle of the highway by their vehicles while the still-moving traffic took evasive maneuvers !!!! I guess the accident participants figured there was no sense in wasting a perfectly good ambulance response. Can you spell SPLATTTT ?????!!!!!!! Or DUHHHHH ?????!!!!!
Went over to the daughter and SIL's last night to formally celebrate my daughter's birthday and to pig out accordingly. They brought in trays of prepared Italian and used plasticware to keep things simple. Baked Mostacholi in cheese and marinara; meatballs and sausage in marinara with the classic onions and green peppers; some yummy potato wedge concoction with onions, green peppers, mushrooms, and Italian suasage; and freshly baked scala bread. It soon appeared the grandchildren were wearing as much food as they were eating. Photo op time!!! The humorous birthday cards were both numerous and quite entertaining, one more insulting than the next.
Chuck and SJ......the two of you must be getting very sleep-deprived.
Chuck, your Indians are the winningest team in Major League baseball. SJ, your Tigers are on fire, winning 8 of their last 10, and closing the gap with the Indians by 3 full games. How on earth are the two of you going to survive another 5 months of this? How is this battle in the AL Central Division going to affect your friendship?
And Joe, you must be beside yourself with the Yankee tailspin. They have lost 6 in a row and 7 of their last 10. While you are correct that no other team in baseball has won more MLB championships, you have to admit that the state of affairs and excitement in the American League this season is good for baseball. If the Yankees weren't so cheap on the payroll side of things they would be doing much better.
Later, gang. Stay dry and stay warm.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Jack,
I never understood why people stand in the middle of a highway after an accident either. My best guess is that it is Darwin's Theory in action.
Just got back from the second interview for the position that I interviewed for the week before last. It went well, and the interviewer said that HR would get back to me. I am working on the followup letter right now so that it'll go out today.
Has anyone seen the commercial on TV for the diabetes flex pen? They used a Teal Mist Probe GT towards the end of the commercial. Seeing that commercial made sitting through Little House to see it again bearable.
Lunch Time,
Rainy, dreary day.
John Baker: I never heard of Ivor the Engine. Is it about the same format as Thomas? My son grew up with Thomas. That may explain his love of trains. To be honest, I enjoy him too and I am known to every once and a while pop in a Thomas Tape.
Joe, Meetings: I feel that meetings are a way ineffective managers make themselves feel important, waste your time and tell you absolutely nothing but do more with less and it is up to you to figure it out.
Trindood: Good Luck with the tax appeal.
RI Jack: Canadian Geese, Why are they still protected. They are a nuisance and what good do they do. They are over populated. Back in the 1960's when they were "endangered" was one thing but now we should have hunts to get rid of the surplus. Maximus must be in his glory protecting the property. our dog Mack would probably make friends with them as he did to a wild turkey. The others he chases, this one stays close but not too close when he is sitting or laying in the yard. They just kind of hang out every so often.
Everyone have a great day.
John
Mornin' All.
Lovely day here, if you're a snail or a slug. Low 50's with maybe, just maybe we'll see low 60's. If it stays like this all week a big pot of chili for lunch on friday sounds good. Bring your own Beano though.
John B, Agree with you on the Thomas & Friends. When they went digital it went stinko, also it seemed that the story content also went downhill.
Roy, In-N-Out Burgers are good but there is no way in hadees that I would wait 2 hours in line. When you finally decide to make the trek check their "Special Menu" on-line first.
Jack, With regards to the geese, now you know the origin of the term "Something like a goose".
Doug M. A very belated . Did Chuck save you any of that "special" cake that was prepared for his B'day.
Jim. Sounds good on the interviews.
Later all, need to refill the .
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Chuck, glad you got the Cherrios car. I think the grits are inside
Went to doctor yesterday and my knee is slowly getting better. I can walk a little now without the walker. He says I will start threapy after the next visit which is next Tuesday, He says I can drive again too as soon as I can walk. Don't need left foot for driving anyway. I took a couple of pain pills during the night last night and slept for a total of 9 hours. Haven't done that in years. I think it did me a lot of good.
We are having a little percipitation here today with more rain to follow tomorrow. Unusual for this time of year but we can use it. I saw something on TV about how low Lake Mead in Las Vegas is getting. Looks pretty bad. The building boom stopped over there after the recession but they need to pipe in water from somewhere else in the future.
Hope everyone has a good week,
later, Ray
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green97probe Jack, I never understood why people stand in the middle of a highway after an accident either. My best guess is that it is Darwin's Theory in action. The best I can figure out is that either they are suicidal with a death wish or already have brain damage from a previous similar incident. I could just picture my wife if she accidentally mowed one of the bystanders down. She would be super distraught and hysterical......because she dented her car. My wife observed the girl who initiated the demolition derby was still sitting in her car.....and was talking on her cell phone. Guess once (the first collision) was not enough for her. Just got back from the second interview for the position that I interviewed for the week before last. It went well, and the interviewer said that HR would get back to me. I am working on the followup letter right now so that it'll go out today. That can mean only one thing, and it is very good. You separated yourself from the herd on the first cut (resume) and again in person during the second round (interview) and are now on the short list. Prayers you score on this one.
The best I can figure out is that either they are suicidal with a death wish or already have brain damage from a previous similar incident. I could just picture my wife if she accidentally mowed one of the bystanders down. She would be super distraught and hysterical......because she dented her car.
My wife observed the girl who initiated the demolition derby was still sitting in her car.....and was talking on her cell phone. Guess once (the first collision) was not enough for her.
That can mean only one thing, and it is very good. You separated yourself from the herd on the first cut (resume) and again in person during the second round (interview) and are now on the short list. Prayers you score on this one.
Jack.... In answer to your question, about my friendship with S.J., due to the baseball scores of the Indians and Tigers,....... I have full confidence that our friendship will remain solid, no matter what the outcome.
Chuck
Video of a stupid Yankee [what's new]. But then you realize its an Ohioian and you say, "Thats normal for them."
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I stumbled across Ivor because 'he" now has an iPad app. What a neat story. There's episodes on YouTube I'll have to pursue as well.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Chief thats just where brain failed I will bet when its all over either drugs or alcohol was a big factor.
evening all not a lot happening. Making sloppy joes for dinner tonight.
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BTW: forecast for rain????? What rain. Lady said make your kids take their rain gear to school as they will need it. I guess to make them sweat in the sun. One brief shower [not measurable] and a sprinkle. Planted garden and fertilized lawn due to the forecast saying rain yesterday and today. Now tomorrow afternoon, I'll rush to the lake house to mow and rush back. Watch it rain and it is not forecasted.
Good evening guys. Quick stop over on way to bed. Didn't sleep well last night and was up at 0300 to do my daily reading and then we had our Tuesday morning bible study. Then into work. Joe, glad you made it home safely. It looks like you had a good time in your stay down here...sorry we didn't get to catch up. Folkson has quite the reputation!
Bob, with regard to your Japanese train, you may want to talk with Bob Nelson as he lived there for awhile and has spoken of their trains here...you could also do a search and pick up old conversations.
Chuck, don't get over-stuffed with the Cheerios! Looking forward to your photos.
Chief, we too were supposed to get the rain and it didn't happen. I had also planned on fertilizer, but passed this time as I was too busy. Good thing, or I would have some burn spots by now, at least in the areas not fed by the irrigation system.
John, I know about taxes in NJ. My dad still lives in Bergen County. It is about time they did some re-adjustment and went with real fair market values. Here, we just had the county do it's appraisals and they listed the home value the same as last year. Taxes did go up slightly for the School tax, but that was all. Our local system is among the best in the state, and with the county still growing, they are having to build more classrooms.
Chief, I don't care what dem Yankees have been saying, you are a good man! Hope you have a good week ahead.
God Bless,Dennis
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Good Evening
52 and wet again.
The Tigers and Indians. Well theTigers are a good team but just can't seem to make it to the finish line each season. Banilla is ready and the beacon is humming...S.J.
Just commented at the end of Town Board that Elizabeth Gardner [weather person on WRAL-TV] could not get a forecast right when the "bottom fell out". Been pouring ever since. Garden will grow and so will the lawn.
Adopted Town budjet with no problems or comments.
Popcorn time.
Howdy guys - it was really cold here this morning, but warmed up to a pleasant day. I think we have 2 more without rain, then it comes back again. Ray and Mrs. 8nT, prayers for continued healing. JimT - prayers for your job. I agree with Jack (et al) and think you are going to get this one!
Got word tonight that I was not selected for jury duty and so my term is over Char saw the doctor on Monday and she's doing pretty well. We had a bad scare here last week, which I didn't really talk about; but, it appears it was just a virus or other bug and she fought it off. She is still feeling a little low, but the doctor said it will take her a good while to recover from stuff now. Her prednisone was reduced a little, so that is a good sign.
Son got an F on a math test and he's actually really good at math. Apparently he can make up the grade, but can't seem to explain what happened. Well, until he does make up the grade, he can just think about his Xbox, which is turned off.
TARDIS is ready, so let's get going guys!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good evening all,
It is a late post for me this evening due to the son's baseball game. His team won; he played the field well, but struggled at the plate. We will have some hitting practice this Saturday. The wife made some tasty fish, potatoes, and salad for dinner.
Our 7y/o son doesn't watch Thomas anymore (daughter never did), but he still plays with his Thomas trains. I turned on an episode of Thomas for our 10-month-old a few weeks ago and he watched it very intently - I did as well. I'm hoping he likes trains as much as his older brother and me. He also loves to push buttons on the layout and try to control the transformers so I'm thinking he will.
SJ – I’m glad you were picked up. I hope to see a photo of the Tardis soon.
Traindood – You can only spend other people’s money so long before you run out.
Jack – The Yankees ended the skid tonight. I’m glad it is a long season; they have time to buy more players.
Jim Probe – I’m praying this is the job for you.
Hudson John – I don’t mind the meetings as much when there are at least decision points at the end, but most of them are a waste of time.
Dennis – Thanks. Folkston exceeded my expectations.
Brutus – I’m glad all is well with Char.
Good night,
Hello all
Bit o' fun today. Found out late last night that the director decided to schedule the new receiver, even though it wasn't quite ready for prime time, for today. That entailed me having to get back up at 11AM to help set it up. Once again, sleep is overated. All things considered it went fairly well, and they may have gotten some useful data out of it. The other operator I was helping let me sleep in another hour which was helpful.
Joe - nice video! Talk about a varied consist. And what RR wasn't represented there? I think I saw several Conrail auto carriers.
Jim T - good luck on the job
Was running the N-gauge on the desk today while I was on the phone w/ the HMO. Figured since I was awake might as well make some phone calls. Very relaxing despite the nature of the conversation, need to learn to do that more often.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Wonderful day today. High 60's and deep blue sky. Was really hard to go back to work after lunch .
My wife went to Kansas City with her frends today to see the Princesis Diana exhibit. Said it was interesting, but I would not have enjoyed it. She got that right!
One of the other engineers is running an interesting project at work. One of our big presses is down for a major rebuild. Included in this rebuild is a set of new mounting feet. To remove the old feet and install the new ones, the press has to be lifted up - just under 1 million pounds worth of machine!
All for now.
Good Morning, Another Rainy, Dreary Day in Jersey,
Dennis, Our taxes are not bad where Af53 and myself live. Bergen County is extremely high.
Chief, Does the call letters for the TV station stand for We Really Are Losers. WRAL-TV ?
Brutus, Good news for Char. May her health keep improving.
Joe, Congrats on your son's team win. I am sure that his hitting will improve.
8n, That is some project.
I know that we are concerned about our local and State taxes and budgets, but after reading an article in the paper yesterday, I feel that we should be concerned with the Federal Spending. The article said that we borrow 40 cents for every dollar that we spend. I hope that those facts are wrong or we are headed for disaster.
Prayers for all in need.
Have a great day,
Hi GUYZ,
Same old same old rain again. 13 more dayz o school.
CHUCK, TRIBE wins again!!! Are you feeding them CHEERIOS in the morning or what?
Stay frosty,
laz57
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is another wet 50 degrees. Rained last night. Going up to 68 today with more rain.
Today is a busy day. I have a lot to do around the house. Then I want to spend a couple of hours in the train room. Maybe a nap, later.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Indians win again. Maybe they are eating Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Now that fiscal 2011 is voted on, lets all help the Chief with next year's Roseyville "budjet":
Item 1 - 3 new bulbs for sole traffic light.
Morning all. Partly cloudy. Not suppose to rain today. Watch it rain while I mow at the lake house.
Off to be at fire station for grant check from US House member. Then off to the lake house to mow and then drive back.
Hudson#685 Chief, Does the call letters for the TV station stand for We Really Are Losers. WRAL-TV ? John
Outstanding!!!!!
Have a good one.
55/67 and still wet.
Roseyville has a traffic light? What's it for, so the chickens can cross the road? No breaking news today, nice chat with Brutus and Charlie last night..S.J.
Aloha from a rainy and cold Chicago where I am doing my part to encourage the weather by wearing a short-sleeve shirt. Long day yesterday and probably today. Just got our property tax bill - as you know, my fair state has more taxing bodies than anywhere else. How lucky I am. Anyway, they've somehow conspired to raise things more than $500 - whew! Didn't know they valued the house so much. Will have to do something about that next Fall. But life is good - there's a Chick-fil-A opening up in town next year. Boy, am I enjoying my Ivor the Engine mania. I hear a defunct British firm make an o gauge kit for him. I could definitely see converting a Percy. Now to track one down... Here's a video: watch?v=fDWk0BCeblQ
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