Finally some heat for the north. Heat felt good and the predicted storms tonight were tame. Air conditioning is running and irrigation is turned on... welcome summer your late!
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
80's breezy and humid today.
Finished up the 'simple' replacement of the treads on my deck steps today. Started yesterday afternoon, thinking easy job - just remove the old treads, level the stringers and bang the new treads into place. Nope. The stringers about disintegrated as I pulled the treads off. Back to the store for more material for new stringers. Cut the first stringer by copying the old one. Found out why the stairs leaned downhill. The last guy did not figure the rise correctly on the stringers. By then it was dark. Re-started the job this morning by re-cutting the first stringer. Finished up in the late afternoon.
Cheapclassics - I caught the Indy 500 on TV. The pre-race show carried a title suggesting that some of the 100 year history was going to be covered. Nope. Was mostly human interest stories on the current drivers, apparently trying to build 'drama' for the viewers. In some of the interview shots, I could see the old cars out on the track. Would much rather have network would have provided the sights and sounds of yesteryear.
SJ - was it you who was commenting on the rabbits living under your neighbor's porch? While probably not technically leagal in your case, a Crossman 760 might be a useful tool. Quiet, limited range........
Back to work tomorrow to keep Social Security solvent.
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 80s. Hopefully will have first soccer game tonight. For some reason, heart is not really into it. Maybe attitude will change closer to game time. Lucas and I moved two glass cabinets for models last night. Work went well yesterday. Regular fare on dining car. TBIL after game. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
For you SP
This is the photo of the Chief trying to capture the Baltimore, Ohio and Wabash Railroad after I dumped all his grits on the ground.
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
TCA 09-64284
Hi GUYZ,
70 here already and another sweatin day to start. Good thing is 4 more dayz o school with kidos.
JOE DEMAY, have a safe trip to CHEN A DOH. I grew up in HAZLETON. If you get a chance stop by the PIONEER TUNNEL in ASHLAND and take aride on the PATRICK HENRY, tell the guyz there you know me.
Stay frosty and watch your topknot,
laz57
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a sunny 72 degrees. Going up to 86 today with a slight chance of rain, later.
Today is a busy day. I have a few errands to run and the usual chores to do. Not much else new here.
Indians won last night. 32 & 20 standings.
Dining car is here with the usual for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
Laz you gonna work the train again this year?
School should be out soon right or is it already?
well breakfast here then 2 more bushes to get out and that is done. Not much planned for today here. Its HUMP DAY! all get out there and get the week over with chief needs you taxes for his S.S. check.
You all take it easy
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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I just realized that a Southern alley cat started the Pot this month. What a sad day for CTT.
rtraincollector Laz you gonna work the train again this year?
YEPPER I will start on Tuesday June 14th and work the summer every tuesday and maybe wednesday? I got to put stone on outside of my addition and button that up.
Aloha. Sunny and 80s again today; the Right Sox beat the Red Sox again last night so all is well with the world. Geez, our dachshund makes a lot of noise - which is great when the door bell rings- but is very timid. He's regularly bopped by each cat as they walk by. Joe, I'll wave as you fly overhead. Roy, son #1 is also 2 days away from being a senior, and the youngest finishes up 2nd grade next Monday. Glad to have survived the year. (Well, not quite yet).
Percy is an 0-4-0 like Ivor, but you're right, Brutus. Ivor seems to be narrow gauge and slab-sided. Though I could experiment with styrene....
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good Morning
72 and sunny, 80s today.
no plans...Yet. 5 years gone by already, got a post card, it's time for my colon thingy,,waaaah
Happy Hump Day
S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
Charter Member- Tardis Train Crew (TTC) - Detroit3railers- Detroit Historical society Glancy Modular trains- Charter member BTTS
sir james I Happy Hump Day
Never say that in the same breath as colonoscopy....
Partly sunny and mid-90s today.
Yes the Chief steathily infiltrated Ohizo as I did on my visit to Spankybird near Cleveland. With my "Ohizo" background I was able to move freely about the state. Note there have been few incursions into the South. Of course the Grits on the roads get pretty tacky on a hot day slowing progress.
Regards, Roy
Well got last 2 bushes out and used the truck to keep tension on them as I cut away. well one time when backing up to get maneuvered correctly I put one of the 1" branch ends thru a weak area I knew about on the rear step bumper. yeah it couldn't of gone over a couple of inches where it would been fine nooo not my luck it called Doug's law
Well at least its done. looks a lot better there with out the bushes. I guess down the road like next spring will look for new rear bumper no rush just a 1" hole lol the other side also has a weak spot but heck the truck is 8 years old so can't really complain probably goto a junk yard and get a used one may not be chrome but not worried about that.
Not much else going on will talk to you all later
sir james I Good Morning 72 and sunny, 80s today. no plans...Yet. 5 years gone by already, got a post card, it's time for my colon thingy,,waaaah Happy Hump Day S.J.
When the pre-colonoscopy instructions tell you to drink clear colorless fluids only, does that include vodka?
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Buckeye, thanks for the picture of our man from the old north state. Nice layout too.
Jack, thanks for asking and I am making progress on the physical therapy. Had the second session yesterday and it was better than the first. I kind of wore myself out on Memorial day being on my feet too much what with getting birthday meal together for my #1 son's birthday but feel better today.
I still have a watermellon not cut yet in the fridge. Think I will tackle that bad boy today. We had too much food on the holiday and did not need the mellon. We had homemade birthday cake with whip cream and strawberries on it. That was really good. Main dish was farmer style bar-b-que ribs. I took one of the left overs yesterday and shredded it up so I could make a little "Carolina" style que out of it. Had it on a bun with cole slaw. Yum yum.
Grandson coming over today after school. He has only about one week left this year and it will be his last in middle school. He starts high school in the fall. Man I'm feeling old. Seems like it was not too long ago when he was born and looked about the size of a football.
Have a good day y'all,
Ray
SPMan
Good afternoon everyone. In the process of getting "Honey Dos" done. Today was actually a good day so far. No big cases and I was able to catch up on a lot of paperwork. Also met with a rep to update our reporting system which will fit all the compliance issues that will soon be a part of the government requirements. Part of this that gets under my craw is that we are very restricted as to sharing patient information, but insurance companies and the government will have access to all our information and they are not restricted at all.
Jack, regarding the prep for a colonoscopy, yeah, you can have your clear fluids, but anything that will cause you to be drowsy would be bad after taking the rest of the prep...you wouldn't want anything that could hinder your quick retreat to the bowl.
Regarding the start of the new pot a day early by of all things...a cat!, I'm with Don, I don't like cats. I was not too inclined to post a day early on the pot created by such an animal. My distaste towards cats started when I was watching a cat of a girl I dated years ago....thing got mad and dropped multiple loads all over.
Hope everyone is having a great day.God Bless,Dennis
TCA#09-63805
I just learned that you can change the pots subject line. Thank you RT.
SP Man....If you decide to someday travel to beautiful Ohio, the land of milk and honey, please add to your itinerary a visit to the Baltimore, Ohio and Wabash Rail Road. A free meal is also included at the Roger's Corners best and only restaurant. If you show up on my Birthday, we can have some cake, too!!!
Doug M......I need to take your computer class so we can compare hacker methods. Just remember I started with punch cards at the tender age of 13.
Roy....Please return your OTTS Certificate if you have decided to join BTTS. Of course you will miss out on my big birthday party at York.
Buckeye I remember punch cards it was with a IBM I think 420 we also had these big boards we had to wire to add or subtract ect with
lol
Evenin' All.
Finally beginning to feel half alive. Three days out of four at the museum, two with the Kids Club, is exhausting. But it was fun !
Saw on the news where Taxachusetts had a tornado today, hope it wasn't in Jack's neighborhood. Sure like Jack's approach to clear fluids but Dennis really put a damper on those thoughts.
I'm definitely not a cat person. When the daughter was a teeneybopper she was cat sitting for a friend here. It was upset when I shooed it off the kitchen counter so it promptly when into our bedroom and whizzed in the middle of the bed. The wife was almost as cranky as I was about that. However I am appreciative of them when they find a few gophers in the yard and dispatch them accordingly.
Check out this link, some pretty cool hardware:
www.nmusafvirtualtour.com/full/tour-pkg.html . Takes a bit of time to work thru the site, so much to look at.
Later all !
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Proud New Member Of The NRA
Good Evening
73 now 80 today but very windy.
Vodka sounds like a good idea but I was kind of hoping that I'd wake up after so I guess I will follow their instructions..lol Those of us that have done this know it's the day before that is dreaded. Banilla is ready for the thingy...S.J.
Buckeye Riveter I just learned that you can change the pots subject line. Thank you RT.
And obviously put it to use right away....
Buckeye Riveter SP Man....If you decide to someday travel to beautiful Ohio, the land of milk and honey, please add to your itinerary a visit to the Baltimore, Ohio and Wabash Rail Road. A free meal is also included at the Roger's Corners best and only restaurant.
It's a trap - watch out!
Buckeye Riveter If you show up on my Birthday, we can have some cake, too!!!
Which would require a once a month trip (if not more often) ...
Buckeye Riveter Roy....Please return your OTTS Certificate if you have decided to join BTTS.
Can't return what was never received....
Buckeye Riveter Of course you will miss out on my big birthday party at York.
Which establishes at least 2 B-Days per year...
Buckeye Riveter Just remember I started with punch cards at the tender age of 13
Lying about your age again...
Buckeye - depends which one you reply on as well
TARDIS was a little late tonight, still adjusting to the kids' new hours of operation since they are out of school now. Nothing going on much, at least nothing worth speaking about. Char has a doc appointment for follow-up tomorrow, so hoping for some good news. My friend Fran has been sick for 2 weeks and finally went to the doctor. They are going to scope her up and down and try to find what is wrong with her - praying it's not cancer. She had not been to a doctor in 20 years except for sinus infections a couple times (includes all doctors) - considering what we do for a living, that is just insane.
TARDIS is ready and fueled, beacons are on the scope, and we are ready to go boys!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
PS - RT, love the new signature!!!
It is a beautiful 70 degrees. Sun is shining. Going up to 82 today.
Today is a busy day. Chores to do and a project to work on. No train time today.
Indians won last night. Back home today.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 80s. We tied our first game 3-3 last night. I played the entire first half as we were short one or two players. Some more showed at the half and so I got some rest. Pathway on sidewalk is finally cleared off from storm debris. Regular fare on the dining car. TBIL and I can drive. I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning all!
Sunny and hot today - 95.
I received notice that I have to return my OTTS certificate - so apparently I am being sent one so I can return it? Apparently I have been a super-secret member for many years. Chief may have to make a declaratory ruling?
Have a great day all!
Aloha all. Missed the Tardis last night. One of the only nights I could ride whilst working late. Finally figured out this software doesn't work with the various tablets out there. You can read but not post. Ah well. I seldom have anything to say anyway. Beauty of a day here too. One of the last days of school. Ray, you're right. Especially at this time of year, the kids keep getting older faster and we stay the same of course. Prayers for those among us requiring various med procedures. Doug, that's a great museum. Hope the Springfield twister didn't reach Jack. Speaking of which, I think the insurer's going to deny my claim for roof damage - notwithstanding the collection of shingles I collected from the yard after our storms. Ah well.
Good Mornin' Ya'll From Sunny And A Seasonal 68 Taxachusetts,
Yes, the Bay State has now joined the ranks of the tornado-ravaged. I was spared. The center of the wave of storms thankfully veered both to my South and North, while Eastern MA and my county were spared.
The tornado touchdowns all occurred 60-100 miles Southwest, West, and Northwest of me. There were 19 communities in Western and Central MA. affected. Springfield and Worcester County the hardest hit.
The forecast had originally called for heavy thunderstorms but suddenly developed into the afternoon/early evening tornadoes, the worst in at least two decades. Four have been confirmed dead, with two of the fatalities coming from folks caught in their cars. Damage reported as "extensive." 50,000 without power. State of Emergency declared. MEMA, FEMA and 1,000 National Guardsmen deployed. The Red Cross has followed. Number who have been left homeless has not yet been reported.
In 1953 tornadoes hit Worcester in central MA, killing 94. So while we don't live in tornado alley, following the recent tornado events in the U.S. it was apparent that too few here took the tornado watches and warnings seriously enough, the "It won't happen to me" syndrome.
Even after the tornado touchdowns had commenced and were confirmed in points West, folks treated things like it was a normal day. Around 4:30PM the Route 90 Mass.Turnpike headed West out of Boston through Worcester to Springfield was packed with commuters and with folks driving home from the afternoon Red Sox game, heading right down the gut of the tornado and storm pattern, despite the known dangers and already-known touchdowns!
Me? I saw what was developing in the mid afternoon and realized that if the storms had continued on their Easterly path that me and mine could experience a direct hit.
I'm a Midwest boy, taught by my Dad to not mess with Mother Nature. In 1980 I had a tornado touch down 2.5 miles from my home. So I called my loved ones. Then I deployed the RI52 Guard (me) into the back yard to empty out the dog's plumbing. Proceded to move 36 chairs, 6 heavy (still partially-filled) coolers, 5 tables, 2 umbrellas, and 1 pop-up tent into the safety of my basement, the "equipment" which had been deployed for Granddaughter #1's post-First Communion BBQ bash at my place Sunday. Then I rustled up some grub for dinner and got ready to hunker down in the basement if necessary. Better safe than sorry.
The wifey and I then spent from 5-8 PM watching the ominous skies while listening to the devastation reports on the TV.
Later, gang.
55/70s today
Doug M sorry about last night, the guy with the keys showed up Late. A few errands this morning and that's all I have planned for the day. I'll just take what comes along..S.J.
Think good thoughts, do good deeds!
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