Good evening everyone. Took the day off to watch the kids while wife went to hair appointment and then we all had to go to the orthodontist for the kids....yep, both need braces. Daughter has bigger issue as hers is bone as well. Our insurance covers half, so it will not be an issue.
Brent, good luck which ever way you go. At least you are getting the biggest issue out of the way! Regarding the Williams set, I have seen it for under $400 at a few places, but have not looked lately.
Ray, I agree about taking care of the car. We are lucky in that the place we deal with specializes in Mercedes and Lexus. While they are not a new dealer, they have a good number of experts on hand to do the job right. From what I hear, the local dealer will hire anyone to be a mechanic and then they send them off to school. I would rather have some experience in the shop. Got the car back and it looks and drives great.
speaking of the car, I got in and the temp said 110. Glad the AC came on and cooled her right away. Even if the shop is only two miles from the house.
Brutus, do your kids play Minecraft? Our son has gotten into it and has really taken to it. The premis of the game is that you are on a abandoned island and have to provide for yourself. There are wild beasts who are out to get you at night, so first, you have to gather materials, make tools and build a shelter. The name of the game is survival.
Well, have some work to complete on a spur on the layout I have been doing some work on. Hope to check in tomorrow.God Bless,Dennis
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Good morning all, thankfully it is cloudy and cool here this morning. It's just marine layer I suspect but we'll take it.
We had our picnic in the park last night with church group. Think I strained my back a little hauling ice coolers over there. I was still able to walk this morning without too much trouble.
#2 son came home from out of town car race last night and I'm looking forward to him helping me with any heavy lifting now.
Haven't thought about girls sets too much. I always thought that the attraction was their rarity because according to Lionel history, they did not sell too well. Even the girls wanted more realistic looking trains. So then, why are the repros so popular? I suppose they do look pretty if that is what one desires and at least they are a replica of something that was very sought after by post war collectors. I have nothing against repros in general. The Lord knows, a lot of my stuff is not original like the big power station and Lionel large passenger station with terrace. I could never justify spending the money for an original version of those and the repros look great! Williams Golden memories and the recent F3's lettered for NS executive trains is a winner in my book. I love mine.
Speaking of ducks reminded my of a dead dove I found in my back yard with no apparent injury. I probably should have notified the local animal people who might want to check for West Nile Disease but I didn't think of it. I just disposed of the bird but did not handle it with bare hands.
Dennis, re oil changes, I have been really pushing it on time but not milage. I do a lot of short trips to the store etc so I probably should change more often. I need to find a reliable local service place to do it. I have been taking it to the dealer since the car was new and they have headed off some problems that might have gone undetected at just a lube place. I used to change my own but I'm too old to crawl underneath now even with portable ramps. Paying for the service is money well spent now as long as they do it right i.e. don't strip threads on drain plug and use good oil.
Grumpy Doug, get well soon but take it easy.
later,
Ray
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Brent did you goto Bachmann or another retailer on the Williams set as Marty at www.mapajunction.com has the girls sets for $350.00 where Bachmann says the suggested list price is $689.95
anyway its your choice and your enjoyment and hers.
Hope you have a good trip this has been to drawn out. Will be glad when its over and prayers still going out for you all.
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Good Morning
Cooler today, 70/80
Just got back from grocery shopping and put away. Granny fixed me 2 BLTs with store bought tomatoes, well at least the bacon was good. A nice chat with some of the guys last night...S.J.
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Mornin' FellasThings got a whole lot more interesting last night! Time's a tickin'Dennis - I thought about the Williams set till I saw the asking price... for the difference I'd rather have the Lionel set. We were given a Baby Bjorn for the shower and if we do fly that is what I'll use. On our last flight to FL there was a couple that had 12 wo twins and they used them, the boys were OK till landing - guess the difference in pressure was a bit too much for them. Still torn on flying vs driving though... we'll see how it plays out. One thing I have learned through this whole process is no matter how much you plan, things always change, and your plan never ends up resembling what you started out with!
Hi GUYZ,
Not too bad here today going up to 84. Ran a easy 4.25 miles this morning. Saw 3 other people running at 6 ocolck. Must be trying to beat the heat?
JOHN, I'll be there on Tuesday if you are going to the TUNNEL.
Stay frosty,
laz57
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a sunny and humid 74 degrees. Going up to 88 today with a chance of rain.
Today is a busy day. I have the usual chores to do and then, a few errands to run. I will be busy. Maybe I can get a quick nap, later.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Wednesday.
Chuck
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI but we could use some rain. Cooler today. Big game between US and France in Women's World Cup today. Winner plays for title on Sunday. Our final regular season game is tonight and it has absolutely no bearing on the standings. Work could have been better yesterday. Brent and Susie-Q, good luck with your endeavors. I had the regular fare on the dining car before sending it to "Points East". TBIL after the game. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Morning,
Not as hot as yesterday. Looking at a high of 90.
Traindood, you solved that mystery. Good job.
Laz, I may be heading up your way next week or the week of Aug. 8. I will let you know.
SJ, the heat plays hell on the transformers and like you saud maybe someone tried to charge their car.
Prayers for all in need.
John
A late good evening
Power outage tonight kept us on the porch till 10 PM. No storms around so I don't know why. Banilla was safe in the freezer though. Good night all...S.J.
Hmm maybe someone tried to charge their new electric car.
Good evening everyone. Heat here is 110 with the index....same story, different location as some. Had to drop car off for the rest of the work. I noted that they put a sticker on the windshield for another oil change in 5000 miles. I asked the manager about it and he said that the mechanics are doing that, even though the car's "brain" and the service manual call for oil change (Mobil1) every 15000 miles. He tells me that they are finding that the oil holds up, but the filters deteriorate. Normal driving should be OK, but if you let it sit for extended periods, they are having better results at 5000. Not all that much money to be safe...but we will see.
Doug, I will pass along the message. You can check with your wife's MD to see if she can get some Ambien for her to get some sleep. Hospitals are no place for rest...as I am sure you are finding out. Make sure you stick to the plan and if they have you doing the breathing exercises, make sure you do those. You want to avoid CHF.
Brent, given all the issues with flying these days, I'd drive. Take your time and enjoy the trip. While flying is faster, it carries a whole lot more trouble. If you do decide to fly, they have these carriers that you sling over your head and under one arm to hold the baby. It keeps them close and leaves the hands free. Also, they tend to be more at ease with the close contact. Our daughter was much happier when I carried her in such a way. With regard to the girls train, have you looked at the Williams version? That may be a nice way to go for a lot less money.
Had a big laugh last night. Came across an old Reader's Digest in the "reading room". They had a article on a group of professional pranksters. They asked the main guy if he ever regretted any of his pranks. He said kind of...he saw a dead deer on the side of the road one time. He drove home real quick to don his Santa Clause outfit and returned to lay down next to the deer....just in time for a bus full of school kids to pass.
On that note, I will say good night.God Bless,Dennis
Very hot today working on the RR. It got up to about 92 at the TUNNEL in ASHLAND PA. and about 140 in the cab of the LOKIE today. Had a great day with the tourist and ran the train solo 2 times today. I was STOKED, get it? Pun intended. The HENRY CLAY ran awesome today even with the high humidity, go figure? Fun time I had my neighbors show up that didn't even know I volunteered there, to their suprise gave them a special look at the LOKIE up close. Ran a 2 miler before leaving this morning.
DOUGDAGRUMP, remember pace yourself and get well soon.
BRENT good luck.
Stay frosty and watch that topknot,
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Doug, glad you are out of the hospital. Prayers for continued progress.
Dennis, my car has just hit 100K also. Hope to get 200K out of it. Maintenence is the answer.
We are hosting picnic in the park tonight. Glad weather is a little cooler.
Went to first concert in the park this past Sunday. It was an Elvis impersonator. OK but not as good as the one we had last year. Next door neighbor came to the concert with all five of his Collie dogs. He had them all on leashes but it was a job to hold them when other dogs passed by. Not sure this was the right venue to show off dogs. I have finally remembered most of their names. Oliver and Dodger from the musical and Missy and Bette. can't remember the other one. It would be easier if I called them Dasher, Dancer, Prancer and Vixon etc.
doug-notta - Just behave yourself and be a good patient. Oh...and GET WELL SOON!
Hudson#685 Lunch time, Fife/RT, Being on the water is better than being at work. Boy you guys go to great lengths to avoid NC. Have a Great Day, John
Lunch time,
Fife/RT, Being on the water is better than being at work.
Boy you guys go to great lengths to avoid NC.
Have a Great Day,
John You have to remember for most of my younger years ( 19 - 37) my job was on the water as I was in the navy and wish I still was there a lot of times. Really miss it now but was glad to get out when I did oh well kinda knew it would end this way but still don't regret getting out either as it was a strain my my life also.
Hey fife asked if there was a Way and I just told him the way he could go if he really wanted to avoid it.
Hot and humid here in Jersey. i had a shop steward come into my office right after I posted this morning. He wanted to know if I was sending the guys out because of the heat index hitting over 105. I ask him if it was raining. He said, " Never mind, I give up. "
Mike, Join the club on doing more with less. In the last month the higher ups moved 14 more out of here to fill in gaps at other locations to try to cut down on OT. Guess where they told me that there is a spike in the wrong direction of OT.
Doug, good to hear from you and I am glad that you are improving and out of the hospital.
Hey All !
Been awhile since posting, earlier was not feelin' quite rite which resulted in another stay in the hospital. The better half had a bit of a melt-down when they decided they wanted me to stay for awhile, the staff did a great job on reassuring her. Kinda funny to watch but one of our doctors had to finish a couple of phone calls for her, she was crying & sobbing so hard she was close to being incoherrent. My room was great, an incredible view of the San Diego skyline plus got to watch some great fireworks which I enjoyed greatly after missing the 4TH. Since all the rooms in the critical care unit are private the better half was able to spend the nites with me, the couch made-out to a bed and with her wrist band id she could pretty much go where and when she wanted. Hopefully the meds are going to be working together now and the hospital visits are done for now.
Dennis, Dropping you a PM
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rtraincollector sir james I: Good Morning 73/90 today Just checking in, RT took all the allotted space...lol...S.J. Sorry SJ had to give fife directions to get down here
sir james I: Good Morning 73/90 today Just checking in, RT took all the allotted space...lol...S.J.
73/90 today
Just checking in, RT took all the allotted space...lol...S.J.
Sorry SJ had to give fife directions to get down here
Good Mornin Ya'll From Hazy and Hot Taxachussetts,
We are not getting high 90s like some of you guys, but low to mid 90s is hot enough for me. Should stay down in the 80s for the rest of the week. Got up at 6 and turned on the whole house fan to vent the attic, then turned on the A/C to cool off the house before the outdoor temps got cranking. It's dry as a bone here, had to start watering the lawn to keep it somewhat green for the granddaughters' joint 2nd and 8th birthday bash cookout on Saturday......those were the wifey's directions.
Kiddie pool is about ready for the granddaughter's party. Some chemical adjustments and vacuuming yet to do. Got a couple of pinhole leaks to patch as well. Trimmed most of the bushes and now the wife has me out planting more annuals for color. What's wrong with desert yellow and brown? Brutus........sounds like you overdid things out in the heat the other day. Join the club. I did too. Everyone says it's best to take a few breaks to rehydrate and cool down, but when I do I have a tendency of goofing off and not getting back out to continue.
Kiddie pool is about ready for the granddaughter's party. Some chemical adjustments and vacuuming yet to do. Got a couple of pinhole leaks to patch as well. Trimmed most of the bushes and now the wife has me out planting more annuals for color. What's wrong with desert yellow and brown?
Red Sox keep winning despite what seems like half the team on the DL or back and forth. If we could get healthy we might be able to win some games.
Dennis......I'm like you. I'll spring for the preventative maintenance expense to avoid an unexpected and untimely issue. Like many of us, I drive them past the century mark. Tires are on the horizon this Fall for the SRX, and they ain't cheap.
RT........I like your alternate suggestion, that Fife sail and then drive. You can't be too careful driving through North Carolina.
Later, gang. Chores outdoors await me after this cool down break.
Jack.
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sir james I Good Morning 73/90 today Just checking in, RT took all the allotted space...lol...S.J.
fifedog Mornin' boys. Anyone been to Patriot's Point, SC? Is it worth the trip? Is there a way to get there without going through NC? Now going thru N.C. from Baltimore to Patriot's Point, s.c. is only 571 the alternative route is well worth not having to go thru N.C. and here is the directions its just a wee bit further but like I said well worth it think of all the country side you will be able to see. 1,051 mi, 17 hours 47 mins I-81 S Driving directions to Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC Via I-75 S - remove Baltimore, MD 1. Head west on E Fayette St toward N Calvert St 0.5 mi 2. Turn right onto N Paca St 0.3 mi 3. Turn left onto US-40 W/W Franklin St Continue to follow US-40 W 4.3 mi 4. Turn right onto Cooks Ln 0.7 mi 5. Turn right to merge onto I-70 W 41.2 mi 6. Take exit 52 to merge onto US-15 S/US-340 W Continue to follow US-340 W Passing through Virginia Entering West Virginia 24.4 mi 7. Merge onto US-340 S/W Virginia 9 E via the ramp to US-340 S/Berryville/Leesburg Continue to follow US-340 S Entering Virginia 13.3 mi 8. Take the ramp onto VA-7 W/State Route 608 Continue to follow VA-7 W 9.0 mi 9. Merge onto I-81 S via the ramp to Roanoke Entering Tennessee 391 mi 10. Merge onto I-40 W 36.1 mi 11. Merge onto I-75 S Entering Georgia 210 mi 12. Take exit 247 to merge onto I-20 E toward Augusta Entering South Carolina 202 mi 13. Take exit 58 for US-1 N toward Columbia Airport/W Columbia 0.3 mi 14. Turn right onto US-1 N/Augusta Rd 4.9 mi 15. Slight right to merge onto I-26 E toward Charleston 108 mi 16. Take exit 220 to merge onto US-17 N/Septima Clark Expy toward Mt Pleasant/Georgetown Continue to follow US-17 N 3.1 mi 17. Merge onto S Carolina 703 E/W Coleman Blvd via the ramp to Sullivans Island 0.5 mi 18. Turn right onto Patriots Point Rd 1.0 mi 19. At the traffic circle, take the 4th exit and stay on Patriots Point Rd 0.3 mi Patriots Point Rd Mt Pleasant, SC Hudson - Too hot to be ON water. Better to be IN water...in pool.
Mornin' boys. Anyone been to Patriot's Point, SC? Is it worth the trip? Is there a way to get there without going through NC?
Now going thru N.C. from Baltimore to Patriot's Point, s.c. is only 571 the alternative route is well worth not having to go thru N.C. and here is the directions its just a wee bit further but like I said well worth it think of all the country side you will be able to see.
1,051 mi, 17 hours 47 mins I-81 S Driving directions to Patriots Point Rd, Mt Pleasant, SC Via I-75 S - remove Baltimore, MD 1. Head west on E Fayette St toward N Calvert St 0.5 mi 2. Turn right onto N Paca St 0.3 mi 3. Turn left onto US-40 W/W Franklin St Continue to follow US-40 W 4.3 mi 4. Turn right onto Cooks Ln 0.7 mi 5. Turn right to merge onto I-70 W 41.2 mi 6. Take exit 52 to merge onto US-15 S/US-340 W Continue to follow US-340 W Passing through Virginia Entering West Virginia 24.4 mi 7. Merge onto US-340 S/W Virginia 9 E via the ramp to US-340 S/Berryville/Leesburg Continue to follow US-340 S Entering Virginia 13.3 mi 8. Take the ramp onto VA-7 W/State Route 608 Continue to follow VA-7 W 9.0 mi 9. Merge onto I-81 S via the ramp to Roanoke Entering Tennessee 391 mi 10. Merge onto I-40 W 36.1 mi 11. Merge onto I-75 S Entering Georgia 210 mi 12. Take exit 247 to merge onto I-20 E toward Augusta Entering South Carolina 202 mi 13. Take exit 58 for US-1 N toward Columbia Airport/W Columbia 0.3 mi 14. Turn right onto US-1 N/Augusta Rd 4.9 mi 15. Slight right to merge onto I-26 E toward Charleston 108 mi 16. Take exit 220 to merge onto US-17 N/Septima Clark Expy toward Mt Pleasant/Georgetown Continue to follow US-17 N 3.1 mi 17. Merge onto S Carolina 703 E/W Coleman Blvd via the ramp to Sullivans Island 0.5 mi 18. Turn right onto Patriots Point Rd 1.0 mi 19. At the traffic circle, take the 4th exit and stay on Patriots Point Rd 0.3 mi Patriots Point Rd Mt Pleasant, SC
Via I-75 S - remove
Hudson - Too hot to be ON water. Better to be IN water...in pool.
Hope all are having a good day
by the way Fife when do you plan on being there as I'm only about 2 hrs away in fact if you come by my directions above you'll pass right by me. Think of all the family time together in the car. The other way you could sail down there and rent a car I guess that way you would avoid N.C. also.
Talk to you all later.
fifedog Mornin' boys. Anyone been to Patriot's Point, SC? Is it worth the trip? Is there a way to get there without going through NC? Hudson - Too hot to be ON water. Better to be IN water...in pool.
It is a clear and sunny 72 degrees. We had some loud thunderstorms last night. Did not lose power. Going up to 88 today with sunshine.
Today is a busy day. I have run an errand early and then the usual chores around the house. Maybe some train time and then a nap.
Dining car is here with the usual for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 90s. Dennis W., I do have to give props to the Princess for her COPD work. Anytime you see a sports start do good like that is a plus, no matter what else one may think of them. I may have mentioned this before, but check out Twitter for tweets by 78 Porkchop (Swiss Miss's backup car). I read one last night and got a great laugh. It had a heat index of over 110 here in the Hoosierland so I skipped the soccer scrimmage (wife threatened to drag me home if I tried to go, which would have been not pretty). Work will get more interesting with added work load due to one person leaving and not getting replaced. Life was semi-quiet at home. Lucas is starting to realize we are not paying for all of his college this year and finally started working on his loan apps. I hope we get some rain soon. I had bran muffins on the dining car for breakfast before sending it on to "Points East". TBIL and I can drive. I hope everyone has a good day.
Hot and humid. The kind of day the electric company loves. Keep those meters spinning and hope that the transformers hold.
RT: That is a great idea for Christmas.
Where is Dougdagrump? A little concerned now.
AF53, Ray, that is a sweet engine. BTW, where is the center pickup?
Fife: Today is the day to be on the water.
Everyone have a Great Day. Keep Cool.
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