Got the laundry done. Yes sir, general sir! Three bags full!Well I got something in the mail today other than the usual from Capital One and AARP. A friend of mine told me he was sending me some Kadee coupler boxes. I was expecting a small envelope. What I found was Priority Mail small flat rate box. That was a just a little big for coupler boxes. I open it up, there's an Athearn blue box C&EI 50' double door boxcar body, several trees of coupler boxes (242 and 232 and what look like pieces of a couple of 233's), a Casadio HO lit dead end bumper, a pulpwood load (intact) for a Tyco pulpwood flat, six Athear box car doors, a Tyco block switch, what looks like some porch rails and posts, a green roof walk for a 40' boxcar, two patch cables probably for a video camera (one video to video, the other left right audio), one light blue crimp connector (I know exactly where that's going).Now I have to get something to eat. I'm feeling light-headed so my blood sugar level is likely the cause.
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Afternoon all,
Fife: I have a few friends who have railfanned the R&N and they have had nothing but nice things to say about the employees so I'm shocked to hear that someone said they are not railfan friendly. I know someone who works for the R&N too, and he's one of the nicest people I have ever met. If you're free around the 4th of July, it's my understanding that there is a possibility (not 100%, yet) that their steam engine, No. 425 will be running. If that's true I may end up chasing her that weekend.
I will definitely keep you updated on the Horseshoe Curve and what NS is doing with it. I'm definitely excited to be railfanning that area and I'm hoping to see a lot of EMD's. I know RJ Corman runs loaded coal trains to Cresson and they're usually powered by 3 or 4 SD40-2's and then either the NS SD80MAC's or other power usually picks up the train and head out. I will be extremely happy if I catch the RJ Corman delivery because the sound of the SD40-2's with the 645E prime mover is heavenly. Those engines are quite amazing to hear.
Demay: I'm enjoying it very much! I've never railfanned Shenandoah. There's a plan in the works this summer to attempt to head to Selkirk, New York to see the CSX yard and also to hit various locations on our way to Selkirk and on our way home.
RI52: It wasn't too bad actually! We finished the family room and 95% of the kitchen! I think I'm headed back tomorrow after school to finish up the painting downstairs and then we move on to one of the bedrooms.
Gotta go type up a case brief from Criminal Procedure, later guys!
dwiemer Waiting on insurance adjuster. They seemed to have lost my file, or just forgot about me. Oh well. In the mean time, been watching "Killing Hitler" on the bomb plot to take him out. Take care,Dennis
Take care,Dennis
Thats there new game if they don't respond maybe you will go away and they don't have to deal with you. Welol actually they have been try it for years never works but they keep trying.
evening all not a lot going on today. exhausted as lack of sleep I think. I use my mask faithfully but still wake up a lot exhausted in the morning.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Guys, not good news right now. I am over at Jeff's place. After he said he was not feeling well I tried calling him on the phone to check on him. No answer. I got a blanket and two of my mom's glucose tablets and a small first aid kit and went over there. Knocking on the door there was no answer. I banged harder, no answer. I unlocked the door the way he showed me -no key- and there he was out on the floor on his side - sweat pouring like water fall and he was hardly breathing. I checked him then turned on his back and turned his head to one side. Breathing was better. I broke up a glucose tablet and placed it under his tongue, braced his feet up then covered him. I've had to do this before. I gave him water when he could take it and he quickly came back around. As soon as he could do it I helped him up and put him to bed then gave him the other glucose tablet and a glass of water. He looks better but he is real weak still. I went ahead and cooked the dinner he had made and I will feed him as much of it as he can take. I will stay with him until he can do well on his own.
David Parks I am the terror that flaps in the night!
David take good care of him. He surly is blessed having you as his friend. As stated in other forum as much he thinks of us we think that of him. He is a great person who has been dealt a bad deck of cards in all he has to go thru.
David, Good job on Jeffery, My first wife was a brittle diabetic. I know the drill, they pull out fast once you get them some sugar. I know what you are going through. Glad he has you there for him. Kev.
David,
Good job on Jeffery, My first wife was a brittle diabetic. I know the drill, they pull out fast once you get them some sugar. I know what you are going through. Glad he has you there for him.
Kev.
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
43 with a full moon. Hope Jeff is doing better by now. No breaking news today..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
How much he cares about people? You guys have no idea. Rt, Chief, Rockisland, mike C, Kev, Dennis, Ray, Joe, Fife, Laz and all you other guys. He studies almost every pic posted to see if there are any ideas he can use and he worships tyhe ground you guys walk on. I think if he could he would go to visit every one of you.
He is doing better but is still weak. I expect him to be much better in another hour but he has been known to slide back. I was scare4d he might go into coma. It has happened before, but I think he is past the hard part. He is coherent but he cannot get out of bed. I will go home now but I will come back to check on him later and through the night if needed. Keep the prayers coming guys.
Good evening everyone. Was coming back to tell about insurance and the adoption update. Instead, it is more pertinent to talk about Jeff. For those with diabetes, or those with a loved one having this, you really have to stay on top of things. Most times, they develope a crisis so fast, they become incompcitated before they can call for help. It is important to have glucose on hand. While David had pills, they can be hard to get the person to ingest them. Perhaps a better thing to have on hand is the glucose gel that comes in a squeeze tube. This way you don't need the water. If the person doesn't have big issues with triglycerides, a great thing to have on hand is orange juice. If the person starts to have the slightest issue where their glucose levels "feel low", they can quickly have a drink of OJ. OJ is great as the body absorbs it quickly.
Good job Dave. Watch Jeff and make sure he gets some food down.
God bless,
Dennis
TCA#09-63805
David - Tell Jeff we're praying for him.......firefighters are tough dudes.
Happy Super Bowl Monday!!
It was a tough game, but BIG BLUE are Super Bowl Champions!
Alas, I will NOT be able to get to MetLife Stadium for the Jersey festivities, as I am working!!! Radio will be on to listen to it happen.
Sorry, Jack
Princess is now gainfully employed and happy to be so. As long as her work does not falter, we're good to go.
Roy for the Mrs.
Not much else going on....just checking in. I've only read from page 12, so I'll catch up later.
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
dwiemer Good evening everyone. Was coming back to tell about insurance and the adoption update. Instead, it is more pertinent to talk about Jeff. For those with diabetes, or those with a loved one having this, you really have to stay on top of things. Most times, they develope a crisis so fast, they become incompcitated before they can call for help. It is important to have glucose on hand. While David had pills, they can be hard to get the person to ingest them. Perhaps a better thing to have on hand is the glucose gel that comes in a squeeze tube. This way you don't need the water. If the person doesn't have big issues with triglycerides, a great thing to have on hand is orange juice. If the person starts to have the slightest issue where their glucose levels "feel low", they can quickly have a drink of OJ. OJ is great as the body absorbs it quickly. Good job Dave. Watch Jeff and make sure he gets some food down. God bless, Dennis
You are so right Dennis, and you can add sugar to the OJ for a bigger blast back. In the case of my first wife she had no pancreas function at all so she could get violent with the glucose drop as well. Kev
You are so right Dennis, and you can add sugar to the OJ for a bigger blast back.
In the case of my first wife she had no pancreas function at all so she could get violent with the glucose drop as well.
Kev
Hello all,
Man is the forum slow .......
Had a post planned but tonight I'll add a prayer for Jeffry. My dad has had an episode or two similar. I concur with Dennis on the Glucose gel. No need to wait for it to disolve.
Off to join Mrs for an early bedtime
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Lettin you guys know im doing little better. I can get arond barely. will be going back to bed vry soon. feel like crap run over by truck. thank god for david. . thnks for prayers. goin back to bed,
David, good job on taking care of Jeffrey. You probably saved his life.
Jeffrey, you are lucky to have such a good friend. Take care of yourself and hope you are back on your feet soon. I was just reading your last post this afternoon when you said you felt light headed. Surprised how fast this thing hit you. Keep some orange juice handy next time you need it. Have a good night and looking forward to your next post.
Ray
SPMan
David - Great job! We all could use a pal like you.
Jeffrey - Slow and steady wins the race.
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
David, great job with Jeffrey. Jeffrey, got to do better. Need to have those pictures posted all the time.
Town Board was great. Getting the air rifle back in being legal in Town Limits.
Now for some popcorn and TV.
Banks Hello all, Man is the forum slow ....... All the Yankees on here filling it with BS. Actually it is worse than slow. Off to join Mrs for an early bedtime OH, what I can read into that statement.
All the Yankees on here filling it with BS. Actually it is worse than slow.
OH, what I can read into that statement.
Sleep tight.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Jeffrey, I'm saying prayers for you buddy!
David, there needs to be more people like you in the world!
Night all.
Howdy guys - been busy. Char got the results from her bone marrow biopsy she had while I was in VA, near DC. Her fibers were original 4+ on a scale of 0 to 4. They are now down to 1 on a scale of 0 to 4, so that is great news The doctor also got all the paperwork through the insurance to keep them and that hospital (SLU) for her continued treatment. He reduced some of her medicine, so we'll see how she does.
Prayers are out for those in need and congrats to your daughter, Rich. I'll catch up on the posts tomorrow - just feel worn out today and it's time for bed. TTFN.
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
David just checked on me. I feel much better. He checked my blood sugar, temp and blood pressure. All are OK. I see the forum is running VERY slow. At least I'm moving faster than something.
Jeff.........it took me forever (slow forum) catch up on my reading, get to, and then read, David's first post about you. I was blown away.This episode was too close for comfort. Just as amazing was your last post.
I hope you are able to get a good night's sleep and are feeling far better in the morning. Your friends here are pulling for you and have redirected their prayers tonight..
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Jeffrey, glad to hear your feeling a little better tonight. What a scare! I'll be thinking about you
David, great job assisting Jeffrey.
Prayers tonight for all in need.
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
GO CHAR!!!!!
Nice Job Dave.
Jefrey, hang in there buddy, my daughter ia a diabetic. we been thru it.
Yeah Char, Go girl
Have a great day
John
Good Mornin' Y'all From Partly Sunny Taxachussetts,
Jeffrey......I hope this morning finds you snoozing comfortably and feeling better.
Dave........you da man!!!!!!!!!!
Brutus.........more great news on Char. You are both blessed.
Later, gang.
HI GUYZ,
JEFF glad to here you are ok. Good to have a friend like DAVID near. Take it easy bud.
Not much going on, yesterday put a few switches in on layout. Wanted to reverse an engine just to put a little spice in the running of trains. Maybe have a few PILE UPs on Friday? Stay tuned......
Stay frosty,
laz57
BRUTUS,
for CHAR, BIG CONGAs.
Good morning all. Got a busy day ahead so will post and run. Brutus, great news on Char! Jeffrey, you may want to go see a good endocrinologist to get things straight. Even if you have seen one in the past, as your body changes, it may be time to make some changes in your treatment.
Well, we got some updated photos and a video on our daughter. She was walking well and was looking straight into the camera, which is a good sign to her vision ability. At best, she will be legally blind. This morning, we also got a few photos of our son. Really looking forward to getting them!
Gotta run. God bless,
Morning. Warmer this AM. Going to get front deck materials for the Box. Waiting to hear from ins. adjuster.
All have a great day. Hope your day is as pretty as mine. Sunny and warm.
Konbanwa,
I have time for a quick post:
David – You did great looking after Jeffrey. I'm glad you are familiar with his situation and took the time react.
Jeffrey – I hope you are back to 100% soon.
Brutus – I’m glad to hear the great news about Char.
I’ll pray for all of us in need.
Sayonara,
Joe
Good Morning from Blueberryhill....
It is a cold and frosty 30 degrees. Going up to 46 today with some sunshine.
Today is a busy day. I have a few errands to run and the usual chores to do. I hope to get down to the train room this week. Need to run trains.
Good news to hear about CHAR.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
Chuck
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