traindood our AC is set on 78, it's comfortable without being cold. Of course it can be changed but rarely is. Too cold and it drives my sinus' crazy.
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Good morning
77/88 today. Humidity is high. I checked the garden this morning and yesterdays showers didn't even penetrate the surface soil. It seems nobody's garden is doing well although we do have some tomatoes starting to turn, they should have been ripe by now. I'm not sure what today will bring but I'm ready...S.J.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cloudy 70 degrees. Looks like rain. We have not gotten any for a week. Humidity is lower. Going up to 88 today.
Today is a busy day. I have a few chores to do and a project to work on. Ballgame tonite.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Chuck
Mike - prayers and condolences to your friends. What a terrible day there.
Nice chat tonight with SJ and Charlie. Congrats to Charlie on selling his old boat and on his new, SUPER COOL, fishing boat. Lucky duck! I love it! Maybe put an air horn on it, so it sounds like a big ole' freight train bearing down on someone on the lake? Oh, might scare the fish though! BIG CONGRATS man!
Hope Fife has had a great trip and didn't run into one of those phony baloney Roscoe & Ennis or Cletis speed traps anywhere!
TARDIS is ready and we have baked chips and queso or banilla, so belly up boys!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good evening. Had a interesting day in that I went in without any clue as to what case we were going to do and when. Ended up being a great case and quick, but started a few hours late.
Got home to find the new CTT in the mail. Looking forward to reading it. Had to print off a bunch of photos from when we went to China for a project someone is doing in the OR. One of those "I want to go there" presentations. While doing so, my wife was looking at the adoption sites for any special needs kids....that may be the route we go. Will have to pray about it.
Doug, good news. Make sure that any drugs added or removed by your GP or Cardiologist are discussed with each other. Once things are straightened out, most folks who are in other-wise good health return to "normal" activity within about 6 weeks. A few things you want to be aware of is how much myocardial tissue was involved. How long it was ischemic (without oxygenated blood flow) before it was opened. And lastly, what type of collateral blood flow you have to the affected area. This is one of the reasons someone in their 70's has a heart attack to a certain area and comes through it OK, yet someone in their 20's has the same blockage and doesn't make it. Good luck finding places to eat with a true heart healthy menu.
Chief, have a good time at the lake. Hope you stay cool! Temps got down to the high 90's today. We have had some afternoon showers the last few days and it has helped. As the next week comes, they are calling for less rain and more heat...argh.
Tonight I read a report of a police officer in the next town over being shot. The suspect was also shot and both are at the hospital being treated. Don't have any of the details, but glad they got the bad guy. Too many law enforcement getting shot and injured in the line of duty these days.
Well, time for bed. Hope each of you have a great weekend.God Bless,Dennis
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Good evening all,
Terrible, terrible news out of Norway today. Fortunately, all my friends and their families are ok, but when you read of events such as that and it occurs where you know people, it affects you a little differently. My Norwegian soccer friend's sister lives fairly close to where the explosion occurred, but was away from the place when it happened. While I am relieved they are ok, I am sad for the loss of life, especially the kids at the camp. Puts everything in perspective.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Evening
92/79 right now, we had a little rain late today but only enough to water the garden for me. Sat on the porch till dark, no breeze at all so we just sat still. Banilla is waiting...S.J.
Good afternoon,
I'd like to say TGIF as well, but Fridays always turn out to be the busiest day of the week for me. We will be having our princess’s birthday party tonight; she turns 10 tomorrow. We are having a pizza party for her at the base pool. (Jack - The base's pool is dead-body free ) Instead of having a cake, she requested a mound of donuts. Oh well, it's her party.
Good day,Joe
Hey!!!!!!!!! This is New England!!!!!!! We are not supposed to get weather like this, especially as warm as it is this close to the ocean (1 mile). Even the great white sharks who prefer colder water are confused, with sitings off Cape Cod and the Islands South of me. They even had a few of these rather large and less than benign shark hanging out about 8 miles due East of me, out off the Beverly and Salem harbors. Enough geography.
It was 90 degrees at 9:30PM last night, 87 at 11PM, and 84 this AM at 6:30. 100 on tap for today, and the heat index topping 110. Same for tomorrow.
Local news.....last week "they" found the body of a woman floating in a public pool. She had been down at the bottom for 2-3 days before her body finally bloated and surfaced, all the while folks were swimming in the pool!!! No one in her family had reported her missing, and she was at the pool with her kids!!!! Apparently the water was so cloudy no one saw her down there on the bottom, for days!!!!
There were six life guards on duty each day, including one seen on video just a few feet away from her near the slide. Video of this showed her go into the water off the slide, come up, and then disappear from view. While the lifeguard was standing there.
Ironically, one of the state's pool inspectors showed up after she had drowned, saw nothing amiss with the cloudy water, and approved the pool to remain open despite the water condition. Until she floated to the top and her body was recovered.
Later, gang.
Jack
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laz 57 Heats playing with my brain.... CHUCK and BUCKEYE, TGIF!!!!! laz57
Heats playing with my brain....
CHUCK and BUCKEYE, TGIF!!!!!
laz57
No , LAZ, that's just the way your are normally.
dougdagrump Hey All. Still here, just drop in and check posts every once in awhile. Hope all the folks experiencing the heat make it thru w/o issues. Been doing better, only one more trip to ER last week, ran a bunch of tests etc, adjusted meds and came home. Saw my GP and Cardiologist earlier this week resulting in more med adjustments, best news was that the EchoGram showed some improvement over initial test after heart attack. Sure will be glad when the energy level picks up a bit more. Jack, Just happened to catch an episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives" last nite about a little diner in Peabody. Looked and sounded really good, even had a "G" gauge 0-4-0 run around the ceiling. Spent quite a bit of time on the net looking for restaurants with low sodium meals, results were not very good. Gettin' a bit tired, catch y'all later.
Hey All.
Still here, just drop in and check posts every once in awhile. Hope all the folks experiencing the heat make it thru w/o issues.
Been doing better, only one more trip to ER last week, ran a bunch of tests etc, adjusted meds and came home. Saw my GP and Cardiologist earlier this week resulting in more med adjustments, best news was that the EchoGram showed some improvement over initial test after heart attack. Sure will be glad when the energy level picks up a bit more.
Jack, Just happened to catch an episode of "Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives" last nite about a little diner in Peabody. Looked and sounded really good, even had a "G" gauge 0-4-0 run around the ceiling.
Spent quite a bit of time on the net looking for restaurants with low sodium meals, results were not very good.
Gettin' a bit tired, catch y'all later.
Hang in there Doug......your medical news was good and most welcome. All of us here are thinking good thoughts for you daily. I sincerely hope your wife's stress levels over this are lower now. I have a tendency to forget that my wife wears on her sleeve only a part of what she is thinking and feeling, and sometimes she stuffs down inside too much of it. Prayers continue for your continued recovery and a for a dose of patience.. The lifestyle changes you face may be frustrating in the short term but are easily doable.
Regarding that diner you saw, the Little Depot Diner is about 6 miles due South of my place and about 5 minutes from where my daughter, granddaughters, and son-in-law live. The Little Depot Diner is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is located right across the street from the courthouse in Peabody Square (to the left in the picture) and has great food.
The location insures a steady stream of folks from the courthouse who need good food and fast. The trains run all day long; and since the place is small, you are up close and personal to them, although they are safe, about 10 feet off the floor. They run all the way around the Diner close to the ceiling as the picture shows. I ate there every day while attending the criminal trial of the guy who ran over and killed a close friend of ours (posts from March).
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Hi GUYZ,
80 at 530 this morning! We had 101 yesterday and today they say it will be hotter. Yesterday I got one 8x7 wall done with the stone veneer. It was hot but kept drinking water and got through it with the help of a nice 10 mph breeze. It was a hot breeze but it still was moving the air. Today NO BREEZE. I think I'll wait till tomorrow.
8N, Yes I think you are on to something with the stone and coal mix. Seemed when we had bigger coal it ran better. Now we are running this boney stuff its not as effeciant. I wish we had that old rocket fuel.
Stay frosty bouyz,
Thanks guys, at least I know my CTT is out there someplace.
77 and a cool 92 for today. Due to the high temps, Edison is having spotty power outages, wonder whats gonna happen when people come home and plug in their electric powered cars. Granny's BBsitting so no breakfast yet, can't decide..S.J.
It is a sunny and very humid 74 degrees. Going up to 90 today with a chance of rain.
Today is a busy day. I have an errand to run and the usual chores to do. Got my new copy of CTT, yesterday. So, I have something new to read. Maybe a nap this afternoon.
Buckeye & LAZ.... TGIF
Y'all have a great Friday.
Hello all
TGIF
Official high yesterday was 101. Highest I saw was 98. It was an oppressive 82 at 5:00 am this morning. No relief in sight.
Spent last evening piddling in the garden. Been watering a little each day. Should soon have tomatoes.
88 Keep us posted.
Hudson. If you are going to use your tractor consider an Oliver Super 55 or 550 (same tractor different hood) The Oliver is better in many areas. Brakes, horsepower, hydraulics ............... Back in the day Dad operated both on a regular basis. When I was going to look for an 8N he said no way. We're buying a Super 55.
Probe, after some research I found the Merry Go Round I was looking for had a price range of $100. to $225 online. I bought a used one the other day on the bay. $35.00 shipping included. I took a gamble because the seller had zero feedbacks and the photos were so so. Hope I'm not disappointed when it arrives.
Still haven't received moms new radiation schedule. I do know the first one will be Tuesday the 26th. Off to Pittsburgh again.
Brutus, great news
No time for trains. SS Fund calls
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Good morning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps near 100. Work was extremely busy, but productive. I think I got overheated yesterday at some point as I had an intestinal flare-up last night. First one in over two months. May have been some stress involved as well. Did have a nice visit with a high school friend. Kids cancelled garage sale due to heat. Did get the CTT yesterday. Noticed they moved "Collectible Classic" page from inside back cover. Not sure what is going on there. I had the regular fare on the dining car before sending it on to "Points East". Brutus, good news on Char. TBIL and I can drive. I hope everyone has a good day.
Radio said 99 here today. Tried to spend most of the time inside.
Picked up the new windows for the attic today. Lovely trip in my un-air conditioned '72 Chevy pickup. Son and I carried them into the attic. Good enough for now until the heat breaks.
Stopped by the LHS for a bit. The Minuteman searchlight car I had ordered came in.
Laz - maybe the Lokie's performance variations are due to fuel? When it goes wonky, are you into a different batch of fuel? Does a blowdown on the boiler help? Higher solids content in the water in the boiler change how much steam the boiler makes.
All for now.
Doug - I'm on a no salt added diet now and eating out is always iffy, though we do it pretty often. Also watch bottled or canned spaghetti sauce! WOW! Hang in there, prayers continue!
Great car stories guys - really laughed out loud!
One day left of work this week. I was off today (sorry Chief) to take Charlene to get a follow-up bone marrow biopsy. They got a good aspirate and also her liver numbers were normal. The reduced her prednisone and took her off one of the other drugs entirely!!! This is great news!
Doug M – sounds and looks like you guys had a great trip!
RT –
8NT – sounds like a good trip! It was 103 here actual temp today – wow!
SJ – forgot to tell you and Charlie tonight, but I got my CTT today TARDIS is ready and you can check out my issue on the ride Congrats to Charlie on his new yacht!
Laz - I have an aunt who still lives in Mahanoy City. That's great running by you and your wife. I enjoy those long runs; it gives me time to pray and dream about trains - that's a great combination.
SJ - My CTT just arrived today. I briefly leafed through it; it looks like another great issue to me.
Probe - I'm sorry your views were ruined. I know those Speedo's are popular in other countries, but I am sure glad they have never been fully accepted here.
RT - Great humor.
Dougagrump - Although restaurants do not post or advertise special diet meals, many of them offer special diet meals if you ask. Our daughter was on a gluten free diet and once we asked many places had gluten free menus. And even the ones that didn't have a menu would still work with us. I can't count how many times the head chef would come out and ask us what we needed. I'm sure you could get the same kind of service once you explain your situation.
I had a busy day at work, but a quiet night at home. I played with the kids and ran the trains for a few minutes. The Yankees lost another close one tonight. I'm off to bed now.
Good night,
Joe
91 now, it reached a new record for the day at 100.
I hated losing a summer day but I stayed in for all of it. Are you guys sure the new CTT is out, I still don't have mine. Banilla is waiting in the freezer. Beacon is on...S.J.
Jack,
Have you ever tried to clean yellow 2023s? Mine are somewhat dirty, but I am hesistant to clean them. I did take the bodies off to look around, and they appear to be very similar to the NW2 switchers mechanically. Somebody worked on them before because there is a repro Delta Alarm horn in there.
Brent,
I thought about how you said that I should have restored the 624 to it's original appearance when I saw one at ToyTown. I would have bought it, but I didn't have the $225 after buying what I did. I am angry with myself for restoring them the way that I did.
Just as I got the 2333s done yesterday, another project came in. I've wanted a nice 2037 for a long time, and I finally got one the other day. It is extremely clean and only set me back $57. After I get the 2023s and 2343s done, I'll start on it.
Gone. Meetings over. So hot and humid you can not move. Can see the humidity. Looks like smoke. Did pour rain up the road 3 miles from here and only for a mile wide. Had drops hit me today right after noon. Hardly no cloud in the sky. Took it that the Lord will be send more soon. Weather alert went off this afternoon. We are under a severe heat warning for today, tonight and thru Saturday. Heat index over 110.
Going to stay inside and watch TV and snooze at the lake. You know it is bad when Lucy and Finn go out and come right back in and stay.
Later.
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Doug good to hear from you. Glad things are getting better
Not much happening here I get to finish my 9 days in a row of working tomorrow and then off for the weekend woo hoo.
Well got a adapter for my dremel a quick release chuck but it don't fit my dremel so have to take it back tomorrow. chuck on my drill is to big for 1/32 drill bits and didn't really want to use it to drill with such a small and brittle drill bit but guess I have no choice but put some tape on the end and see if I can get drill to hold the bit or maybe try to drill it by hand if I can get a good enough grip on the bit with some tape or something on it. This is to install the handrails on the PB-1 by Williams I'm detailing.
Will see how it works out this weekend. Talk to you all later just got done taking wife grocery shopping so am tired
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Aloha. Prayers for Ray's friend Bill. Can you believe it's been cooler here in South Carolina than back in Chicago. Well, I'm almost relaxed as our time here nears its end...
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good late morning all,
Went to Angels/Texas Ranger game last night and Angels won. They came from behind down by 5 runs and won the thing 9 to 8. I was readly to throw in the towel after the Rangers scored 3 runs early in the game. It was a good game with lots of action.
Saw where Tiger Woods fired his old caddie, Steve Williams, who has been with him for 12 years and 13 of his major championships. Caddie is not happy. Don't know the whole story yet. This sounds like one more step in Tiger's race for the bottom.
TCA meet this Saturday and also The Great Train Expo at Pomona Fairground. I will go to TCA.
later,
Ray
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