Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a very cloudy and humid 72 degrees. Rained last night. Looks like mor rain today. Need to knock down the humidity. 82 today.
Today is an easy day. I have the usual chores to do and then I will relax. Nascar race and ballgame.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
Doug -- glad to hear that you made it to the museum and had some train time with the gang, that had to make your heart sing! Grand Lake, Granby, Shadow Mtn. haven't changed much in the last 40 years except for a few more high dollar McMansions, the towns are essentially the same. Sharyl's sister and husband have a home on Lake Granby and we have spent a great deal of quality time there the last 39 years, super view. Sadly, the Pine Beetle has devastated that entire region, we now look across the lake and the scene is thousands of acres of dead lodge pole pine, unbelievable. Once lightning hits that area and the fires start it will be an epic disaster. Most of my Sept. trip will be out of Montrose, CO -- I hope to hit Utah and Arizona also, need to color those states in on my map!
8ntruck -- there is a small restaurant in Two Harbors, MN that I first sampled home made Pasties, I will not ride through that town without stopping for lunch/dinner now. It's called the Vanilla Bean, on main street and it's just fantastic. There's also a steam engine trip out of Two Harbors, hope to make that this year. I read somewhere that the Lake Superior Circle Tour (I think it was National Geographic) is one of the best 7 trips in the USA and I believe it, this will be 5th tour and I can't wait. To ride along Lake Superior from Duluth through Canada and into Sault St. Marie, MI is like no other trip I've been on. Lots of tragic shipping accidents on that Lake, quite the history.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Good morning
73 and humid.
Take the word Banilla as spoken by my then 3 year old grandson and you translate it into vanilla ice cream. The UP of Mich. and lake Superior shoreline is beautiful in the summer. It is very easy to spend a week or more in the quiet of the north country. Missed the chat last night, to much food and happy birthday cake and ice cream. Me thinks today will be a quiet one..S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Good Morning,
Rain on and off this morning. A good day to relax and run the trains. I have 2 items that I bid on ebay that go off today. Let's see what happens.
SPMan, Get Well soon. You have a Triple Whammy.
V8 Vega, Dennis, Congrats on your wins. Now you know about the Tardis and Banilla.
SJ, Still no Lemon Ice Cream. I keep on them to make it.
Demay, I agree with you on the use of pain killers. I am the same way. The honey-do's can be a killer. Enjoy the family visit.
Dennis, You are right, it is time to clean house in DC. The Pres. was right. Change is coming and it will be different.
Chief, No matter how many times I watch I Love Lucy, I find a one liner or a stunt that I missed before.
Jon, The Twins pound the Yanks?? BTW, I went to HS with an ex manager of the Twins, Tom Kelly.
Prayers and Thoughts to all in need.
John
Aloha. Nice sabbath-y day. Ran trains on Trainz last night. Broke out some games I haven't looked at since the early 80s. May take the youngest to the County Fair after church later. Tom Kelly and the Twins org are class acts -
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
jonadel To ride along Lake Superior from Duluth through Canada and into Sault St. Marie, MI is like no other trip I've been on. Lots of tragic shipping accidents on that Lake, quite the history.
To ride along Lake Superior from Duluth through Canada and into Sault St. Marie, MI is like no other trip I've been on. Lots of tragic shipping accidents on that Lake, quite the history.
I was at Whitefish Point a couple weeks ago. This is where the Edmund Fitzgerald was lost in 1975. The subject of the famous Gordon Lightfoot song.
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Good afternoon all,
V8 Vega, took me a while to figure out Banilla and Tardis also. Even when told, I was not of the generation that followed Dr. Who so was still in the dark for a while.
I had a good night last night with the back pain. Slept straight through without waking up with pain. Took last pain pill at 6:00PM yesterday. I have only been taking Aleve today. Went to church and felt OK but then felt a little strained staying on my feet too long afterward. Home now and feeling better.
I had some sad news today. I got an E mail that my internet friend, Bill Sellers, who has been in the hospital since a heart attack, has passed away yesterday. His son Bruce sent me an E Mail. I sent a few E mails myself to people who would know him. Bill was listed on the Norfolk and Southern Railway Company Historical Society website as the steam editor. He was listed as W.A. Sellers. Bill and I had corresponded on the internet for over two years even though we never met face to face. We shared some stories about the original Norfolk and Southern Railway during WWII. Bill was the author of several articles in different railway historical society publications in the South and has photo credits in several books. He was a fireman on a steam engine back in the late thirties for the Atlantic Coast Line and later on became a train order operator and telegrapher where he spent most of his career on the Southern Railway. Bill's present home was in Gainesville, Ga. He is survived by at least one son that I know and his wife. One can see some his photos by googling on Bill Seller's railroad history. He inspired me to write an article myself for the ACLHS magazine, Lines South. He may be gone but I will never forget him.
Ray
SPMan
Two good rains in two days! Pastures showing green. The cows love it. Life is good.
Pat
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Evening Fellas.We have made it to Jacksonville. This is as far North as we can get before our clearances come in. Hope to start the journey to MD on Wed or Thurs. Christina has been a joy. She is sleeping well and eating better. She is also an amazing trouper in the car!For those without Facebook
Been busy at work as these weeks go by fast. Back to enjoying da Bronx this week as we go to a day game this Thur. NICE! First day of from work in 4 weeks, can't wait. FIL birthday three days ago so I took him and the family to his favorite place to eat, Red Lobster, mmmmmmm!
Brent - WOW! Children are a gift from God ment to last a lifetime!
SPRay - I've been where you are as most of us can relate the pain you're going through. Day by day and before you know it, you'll feel better (I hope).
JoeD - CC just can't figure the Sox out!
Jack - CC just can't figure the Sox out!
HudsonJohn - I'd brag too If I knew Tom Kelly, like DougM says, the Twins ARE a class operation.
Later
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
Wow Brent didn't realize so many obstacles to get the child I honestly figured they would hand her over to you and that would be it. Bet you all will be glad when you get home. Again congrats on getting her.
Evening all not much going on here. Suppose to finally get my PA-1 and PB-1 (NYC) tomorrow most likely about 7 P.M. as thats when ups usually runs around here. It will be one day shy of 2 complete weeks to get it. Hope my 2 passenger cars come a little quicker.
Hope all had a good weekend I worked so I could pay the chiefs SS for the month of September. Thats rough this Yankee has to work to support that rebel
Talk to you all later off tomorrow
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Good Evening
79 sun all day.
We were both tired today but I did get some tree trimming done for tomorrows pickup. It look's like I got-er-done now. We got plenty of banilla so bring the thingy on by and pick us up.
Good Evening, Guys!
Brent, Congas again...and if you need to find some places to eat in Jacksonville....
Had a quick thunderstorm literally blew through the area in about 10 minutes with no effect.
Not much happened today, but my sleep in was disturbed by a fire call at 10AM...due to burnt toast.
Just saw Pedroia get thrown out by Russel Martin....
for us all.
Have a good night, will check back tomorrow.
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
Hot and humid in Saint Louis today. Went to church and then to lunch at Chilis. Something had msg in it, because I got a sick headache, which is a sure sign. Checked BP and it was 138/94. Drank a lot of water. My son and I did replace the supply tube mechanism in a toilet in the master bathroom. Otherwise, I just took it easy today. I need to get the back yard mowed soon - will have to do it in sections each night after work, I guess. I can do the front and sides in about 20 minutes on the rider, but the back still takes a push (self-propelled). TARDIS is ready and we have banilla or, if you like, banilla
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
It is a cool 65 degrees. Rained last night. Going up to 78 today with lower humidity.
Today is a busy day. I have the usual chores to do and an errand to run. Then, A project to work on. Maybe a nap later.
Y'all have a great Monday.
Mornin' boys. Mornin' English. Hazy-hot-humid here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Still healing. Got to fire up the Fifepup 2000 to bag some recently felled tree limbs.
88 - Safe passage.
Hi GUYZ,
Got washed out on Saturday on the wall. Now gotta do last 20 feet of stone this morning. Took a big bite out of it yesterday about 100 sq ft then got tired at 7pm. Had a pitza and stromboli with Ol Mils and watched drag racing. Slept great.
Ran a 3 miler this morning.
Stay frosty,
laz57
Aloha, Pretty day today. Stormed on and off yesterday. Ended up taking the youngest to the beach instead of fair. He loved it. Hope to hike up to American Girl store to get something for a newly arrived China adoptee from our friends. They were fortunate to get her just in time before she was 'graduated' onto the streets from her orphanage for reaching her 14th bday. Haven't been there in a while.
Ray, that's sad news about Bill
72/85 today
Rain all over Mich. yesterday but none for us.
Enjoy your Monday...S.J.
Humid 78% going into the 90's. it rained on and off yesterday.
Won a postwar tinplate observation car to go with one of the 221's along with a postwar tinplate crane. Paid opening bid on both. AF53 did good also.
SpMan, Ray, Sorry to hear about your friend Bill.
Brent, That is a cute baby. Enjoy.
V8 Vega, Dennis ask AF53 about waiting for the last seconds to bid.
DJSpanky, I could go for a Philles vs the Yanks for a World Series. The guys at work in the Southern locations are Philly fans and the North are Yankee fans. Almost as good as football season. I wonder who stirs the pot.
Thoughts and Prayers for all in need.
Good morning all,
My father, sister, and niece arrived late Saturday night due to their flight being delayed. We had a pleasant Sunday: church, lunch, naps, and then watching baseball. Unfortunately, Mo blew the save last night and the Sox won in extra innings. I ran six miles this morning while pushing the 1y/o in the jogging stroller. I was able to finish the run in under an hour which is not too bad considering the wind and stroller add some resistance. I plan to only work a half-day today since the family is in town.
Brent - Your daughter is adorable.
Good day,
Joe
Doug Murphy, John, et al, thank you for the condolences for my friend Bill Sellers. Bill had a nice full life and made it to 89. His son said he invisioned him now off watching trains go by somewhere. Bill was the station agent/operator for the Southern Railway Company at Gainesville, Ga. for the bulk of his railroad career. However he did do some firing on the ACL and had experience on the steam engine 4-8-4 R-1 class. in the late thirties or early 40's I think. He was one of the nicest guys I never met. I'll explain that. Although we never met face to face, we met and corresponded via the internet. People who knew him better say he was one of the best people you could know. Seems like a lot of the old steam era railroaders were like that. Toward the end of his life Bill was nearly blind and deaf but still gave life a good battle right to the end. I was very reluctant to mention any of my own physical compaints to him. He put me to shame. I notified a couple of railroad book authors that Bill knew and they said they would pass the word along to people who knew him.
I'm doing better with the back pain and just taking Aleve at the moment. Will try to get appointment with the doctor today for follow up.
TTOS Southwestern had their annual picnic at the L.A. Live Steamers this week end but I missed it because of my problems
I will run my Southern Railway PS4 steam engine today and blow the whistle for Bill.
Have a good week, Ray
Another morning here on the hill. Been raining every day up here since I got back. Sometimes twice a day.
Brent - Congrats and safe travels!
SPRay - sorry to hear about your friend. Sounds like a great guy. Take care of the back.
DJ - burro crane! Cool! How 'bout a video?
Got to finish up a painting project and a few other things and then head back home later in the afternoon.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Afternoon all not a lot going on time to relax is all today is. :) did make a yellow cake with chocolate icing last night at wifes request.
Well when I shop at BI-LO ( which usually isn't low more like BI-HI lol anyway I earn discount on gas up to 20 gallons well sat morning I went into the shell gas station and slid my BI-LO card to get my .50 a gallon I earned slid my debit card and started to pump it pumped 0.028 gallons for a total of $0.08 in gas and shut down well I was a little peed to say the least well called BI-LO today and they put it back on my card so I guess next payday when I fill I will use seeing I went elsewhere and filled as was running on empty at that point in fact got to gas station I normally use and I put 24.682 gallons in a 24 gallon tank ( the fill tube holds about a gallon from what I understand ) so I was running real close.
Talk to you all later
Good afternoon everyone. House is painted (Thank God I didn't have to do it...it's hot out there), but now it looks like more rain heading our way. Waiting for wife and kids to arrive so we can figure out dinner plans.
Ray, sorry to hear about your friend. Guys of his experience are going, I pray that their stories get told. All too often, I see them coming for surgery and like to talk to them about what their life was like back when. May his family find peace at this time of sorrow.
Brent, Looking forward to hear when you three get home. It is the end of a long process that has brought you and Susie Q so much pleasure. She is precious!
Doug, Kim and I have been looking at photos of "special needs" kids. Any over 6 years are considered special needs because their chance of adoption goes way down. Most orphanages will train them in a trade so that they have some kind of way of making an income when they leave. Congratulations to your friends.
I had better get going, plenty of honey dos to get to.God Bless,Dennis
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Good Afternoon Ya'll from Unsettled Taxachusetts,
At long last, some rain. Not enough, but it's a start. Temps here hit the 80s yesterday and today while the humidity was higher than that at times. We did get in the Red Sox/Yankees game last night, much to the chagrin of the Yankee fans here on the pot. Another victorious series against the arch rival and back in first place where we belong. Not even CC "I Eat Too Much" could prevail. .
The stock market reflects the level of confidence in our leadership, and their effectiveness at tackling the problems. Pick a challenge, and they have failed at them all.. If this bunch were running the country during WWII we'd all be speaking two languages, neither of them English. Term limits, boys. None of this bunch represents us any more than our worst enemies.
Brent........hope your trip home finally gets started if it has not already done so. What a cutie!!!! But you are probably looking a bit haggard. No worries. Babies usually sleep somewhat through the night sooner or later. Word of advice: Don't leave dirty diapers under the car seat, especially in the heat.
RaySP.....continued prayers this back thing clears up. You need a blonde Swedish masseuse. One may not make your back feel any better but it will take your mind off of it. Sorry to hear your friend Bill did not make it. It sure sounds like he had a full life and had many friends and respecting acquaintances.
Roy........I can't bear to watch the Texas weather stories any more. You live in a blast furnace. I'll bet the armadillos and the rattlesnakes have been migrating Northward to escape the heat. I belong to an automotive forum, and some of the guys are saying their car A/C untits are having a hard time keeping up!
DougM......my FIL informed me that some areas in your neck of the woods have experienced record July rainfall totals. Hope your basement is holding out.
Pat........glad to hear you got some rain. Too little too late? I hope not.
DJ..........adopt me. Your little ones are lucky you have a keen eye on gifts that keep giving.
Rich.......why on earth would you be a Yankees fan? Switch to Philadelphia. Then we can bet on the Series.
Gotta run. Later gang.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Well lets look at it like this RI & Rich if it is Philly's and Yankee's my bet is with the Yankee's I grew up right outside Philly and I know they will choke before its all over so I have to bet on the Yankee's. And I really don't follow sports just from what I have seen over the years.
My preferred team is stinking I just looked to see had no idea they have lost there last 10 games yeah the team on the other side of the state from Philly lol
Waiting for engines to show up I think I'm last stop on his route lol ups is always late delivering to us.
Well, here's the deal on my sports allegiances:
The Yankees were always on in the house, whether it was Granpa M's place or home. Dad's parents were from the Bronx, then Brooklyn then Jersey. Mom's parents weren't really into sports. My Mom, however, is a Yankee hater and a Phillie Fan. Dad is in the living room with the Yanks and Mom is in the 4 season room with the Phils...
The NY Football Giants were an acquired taste in the early '70's and have been a fan since.
My Beloved New Jersey Devils were cast out from Kansas City and Denver before coming here. Any team that sports the NJ on their chest, well I'm a Jersey guy. Been a BIG fan of them since the beginning in 1982. And they are the ONLY sports team to win a Professional Sports Championship with the NJ (state) in the name.
Long day at work today, really tired.
Have to dig up something quick for dinner then sleep.
High Humidity today in the hi 80's today.
RaySP for your friend Bill...sorry I missed that before...
Check back later!
Rich
Evening Fellas.SPRay - for your friend BillStill no word from State #1. Seems this process can get strung out for up to 3 days per state... if that is the case we'll be here through this coming weekend and maybe through Monday next week... at that point we are considering flying home. FL is nice, but not THAT nice.Yesterday the lightening storms caused a brush fire close enough to us that I could smell it when unloading the car! I'm thinking when we get home Christina and I are going to have to spend some quality time in the trainroom for a couple hours!!!
77 now.
Cut the grass, waiting with the banilla.
Brent I have no idea what kind of paperwork still has to be done but I hope your on your way home soon...S.J.
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