evening all got home no cable which = TV, phone , & INTERNET. time warner crapped out again.
Not much else going on.
Doug glad all came out well on your surgery
Talk to you all later
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jeffrey-wimberly Well, my attempt to help my mother today came to a sudden, painful and abrupt end. She had just finished her breakfast so I got up to collect her tray. I hadn't taken two steps when my left knee gave out and gravity took over. My leg folded up and I slammed down hard on my left knee just before doing a face plant into the floor! So now I had a knee that felt like it was on fire and a busted nose spewing blood. I remember being more concerned about not making a mess of the rug and I rolled to the left where the floor is bare concrete. At least that's easier to clean. I did manage to get back up but I couldn't hold my weight on my left leg without the knee being real wobbly and standing on my right leg is pretty hard as there's not a foot to stand on. My right foot is rolled ninety degrees so the part that contacts the ground is the end of the shin bone. I have to wear a special boot just to walk on that and supporting my weight on it is out of the question. Try standing a two foot 2x4 on end and standing on it. You'll get my point. So I managed to get home OK but now there's not much I can do.
Well, my attempt to help my mother today came to a sudden, painful and abrupt end. She had just finished her breakfast so I got up to collect her tray. I hadn't taken two steps when my left knee gave out and gravity took over. My leg folded up and I slammed down hard on my left knee just before doing a face plant into the floor! So now I had a knee that felt like it was on fire and a busted nose spewing blood. I remember being more concerned about not making a mess of the rug and I rolled to the left where the floor is bare concrete. At least that's easier to clean. I did manage to get back up but I couldn't hold my weight on my left leg without the knee being real wobbly and standing on my right leg is pretty hard as there's not a foot to stand on. My right foot is rolled ninety degrees so the part that contacts the ground is the end of the shin bone. I have to wear a special boot just to walk on that and supporting my weight on it is out of the question. Try standing a two foot 2x4 on end and standing on it. You'll get my point. So I managed to get home OK but now there's not much I can do.
Man, that is going to hurt!!
I've had my knee dislocate a few times and when that happens it is always a surprise when one hits ground!!
Don't do too much tomorrow ....
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SPMan Jeffrey, so sorry to hear about your fall. Hope you didn't break your nose. Got mine broke once and had problems with a diviated septum years later. Finally got it fixed.
Jeffrey, so sorry to hear about your fall. Hope you didn't break your nose. Got mine broke once and had problems with a diviated septum years later. Finally got it fixed.
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Good afternoon everyone. Had a great service this morning, I was on camera so my back is in pain. Have a group meeting on adoptions. We are starting a resource for families who are interested in adoption as well to have information and assistance for those going through with adoptions. Lastly, the hope is to have councelling available for families who have to deal with special circumstances associated with adopted children.
Chief, you may want to check with Lowe's to see if they offer you to get a contractor's account. This would give you contractor pricing and assistance. I know the home depot did it, but I don't shop there anymore.
Joe, I have gleened a lot of good information from WSJ....thanks. I think one of the most interesting, yet upsetting items was this past week in which they were talking about the administration getting information on private doners to their "enemies" and going after them. Abuse of power. Not getting into politics, but it is wrong no matter who does it.
Time to get a quick nap in before heading back to church.
God BLess,Dennis
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Jeffrey, so sorry to hear about your fall. Hope you didn't break your nose. Got mine broke once and had problems with a diviated septum years later. Finally got it fixed. I know you are careful, so I'm not going to tell you to be careful but you have had more than your share of bad luck. Maybe there is some kind of brace you could wear to keep your knee from caving in. You know best.
I'm still walking on egg shells with my stomach trouble. I'm OK as long as I stay away from acid producing things. I think my ulcer has recactivated after being dormant for a lot of years. Have appointment now with gastrointerologist but might move it up if he will take me. He might want to do another endoscopy or something. I'm taking 40mg of prilosec now daily but there is some damage in there that needs repair it feels like. Those things take time. Also suspect is some of my meds. That needs another professional look too. Dr. doubled up on my triglyceride meds (gemfibrozil) over a month ago. I had trouble once before with that drug and he cut me back to one a day. Don't remember what kind of trouble I had before but maybe it was simular. He should have a record of it.
Going to healing mass today. I need it.
Ray
SPMan
ChiefEagles Mine came up green too Chief. Thanks for the info. Ray Chilly evening here. Had Mexican. Garden Show was slow but being the first for Roseyville, a success. Brought out new folks interested in starting a garden club. Never made Mrs. Edna's. Lady [unique one] has bought one of the older homes in Roseyville [built early 1800's] and wants to turn it into a museum. Wanted me to go there with her and see her "vision". Hour and a half later, I get to leave. Hunters Haven "business" meeting was at 3. Moving to a larger building with better exposure to Main Street this summer. Now, plop plop fizz fizz. Rest. Report from Doug M???? You all have probably heard about this virus thingy. My Time Warner Security buddy sent me this in an email. Figured you all might want this: The virus they’re referring to is a “DNS Changer” – when you type in a website, the name of that website talks to a DNS server and says “What IP address is hosting this website?” the DNS server gives the proper IP, and then your computer goes to that IP address to download/fetch whatever is there. However, on computers that are infected - DNS Changer will “intercept” DNS requests, and direct customers to wrong places, could be phishing sites (trying to steal your info), wrong websites, or just go no place (the “404: page cannot be found” error). The good news is that the FBI has put a website with information on how to check for the issue, and if you have it, how to repair it. Here’s the boiled down version (feel free to pass this next part along to anyone you’d like!) Go to http://www.dns-ok.us/ If it comes back Green, then you are not infected, and you’ll be find in July! If it says you are infected – go here and follow the directions: http://www.dcwg.org/detect/ Once the problem is cleaned off the computer – they’ll have no issues in July. Later
Mine came up green too Chief. Thanks for the info.
Chilly evening here. Had Mexican. Garden Show was slow but being the first for Roseyville, a success. Brought out new folks interested in starting a garden club. Never made Mrs. Edna's. Lady [unique one] has bought one of the older homes in Roseyville [built early 1800's] and wants to turn it into a museum. Wanted me to go there with her and see her "vision". Hour and a half later, I get to leave. Hunters Haven "business" meeting was at 3. Moving to a larger building with better exposure to Main Street this summer.
Now, plop plop fizz fizz. Rest.
Report from Doug M????
You all have probably heard about this virus thingy. My Time Warner Security buddy sent me this in an email. Figured you all might want this:
The virus they’re referring to is a “DNS Changer” – when you type in a website, the name of that website talks to a DNS server and says “What IP address is hosting this website?” the DNS server gives the proper IP, and then your computer goes to that IP address to download/fetch whatever is there. However, on computers that are infected - DNS Changer will “intercept” DNS requests, and direct customers to wrong places, could be phishing sites (trying to steal your info), wrong websites, or just go no place (the “404: page cannot be found” error). The good news is that the FBI has put a website with information on how to check for the issue, and if you have it, how to repair it. Here’s the boiled down version (feel free to pass this next part along to anyone you’d like!) Go to http://www.dns-ok.us/ If it comes back Green, then you are not infected, and you’ll be find in July! If it says you are infected – go here and follow the directions: http://www.dcwg.org/detect/ Once the problem is cleaned off the computer – they’ll have no issues in July.
Later
Demay Jeffrey – I disassembled the loco and cleaned/lubed the plastic gears. Once I ensured the gears moved freely while the motor turned I made sure everything was aligned and then reassembled it. After a bit of help (me coaxing it along for a lap) on the track it started running nicely on its own. I did notice the track (I only have a circle of all curves) was not complete flat in some places which did cause the loco to slow down. The loco does run better if I apply a little weight to it with my finger so I need to know how to make it a bit heavier. The loco ran fine until I tried to add cars. Even the plastic tender caused it to slow. All the cars wheels freely turn and are fine so I presume this loco could benefit from a traction tire or two. Are those pretty much the same for all HO locos? I appreciate the help.
Good moring all!
Plan to take it easy today and grill out for dinner. Been hitting it hard the last week with the fence. Totaled up the receipts and was blown away that materials cost $670 not counting the parts for the sprinkler feed line relocation ($32).
Doug M - glad the surgery went well. As the Chief said - speedy recovery!
for Jean F.
LAZ - which diner - Round the Clock? One we really liked was located in the old McDonalds on Carlisle Ave (on the way in to the farigrounds) and called the Lotus closed up last fall.
Have a great day all!
Regards, Roy
Morning. Been lazy this AM. Watched coycote hunting DVR'd. Partly cloudy and warm. Headed to lake house later for one night. Got walk in the park with elementary for May Day Tuesday and Mayor's Prayer Breakfast Thursday AM [National Day of Prayer inspite of Obama]. Will pick up building materials form Lowe's this week for starting "re-do" of Box and layout building.
Speedy recovery for Doug M.
Later.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Aloha. Thanks for the prayers. Everything went super-smoothly (thanks for sharing that Brutus!) and I've laid around yesterday and will do so again today. Nice long scar but I'd rather have that than the big C. Friend bought over latest Trains magazine and Ive watched all the Ivor the Engine videos and all the old British steam and other DVDs Brutus sent me a while ago., found lots of old Godzilla re-make movies too. It's almost worth it to have the time to watch them all. Hope to be up and ready to go back to work Monday but Doc says may need the extra day or two (I apparently walk too much)Dennis, our friends who have adopted several Chinese children with special-needs do have some issues from their children having been institutionalized all their lives, but they are managing.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good morning, 48 degrees right now and going to 60 today. They are calling for rain with temps rising all week with rain in everyday till Friday. We will see. Not much planned for today did paint on the loading platform and crossing shanty yesterday and I hope to finish the painting today. Ran trains for about an hour yesterday with no Pile Ups. Brutus, Good to hear you missed the brunt of that storm. Prayers for DougM and all others in need. Have a good one.
Good morning,
48 degrees right now and going to 60 today. They are calling for rain with temps rising all week with rain in everyday till Friday. We will see.
Not much planned for today did paint on the loading platform and crossing shanty yesterday and I hope to finish the painting today. Ran trains for about an hour yesterday with no Pile Ups.
Brutus, Good to hear you missed the brunt of that storm.
Prayers for DougM and all others in need.
Have a good one.
HI GUYZ,
36 here and sunny. Gonna take MINNIE for another 3 mile run this morning. Had a nice spaghetti supper after Mass last nite about 100 or so people good eats. Had to bring the OL Mils though. Came home with BRO and friends and their wives, GUYZ ran trains women were in the hen house. All ran good for about 1.5 hrs NO PILE UPs. Had a coupler open up was the worst that happened.
ROY, next time at YORK, ya gotta try the new diner MITCH and SJ turned us on to. Pretty good. Did you here anything from JOHN, about JEANs operation?
ANJDEVIL, GO DEVILS beat them Flyers!!!
DOOD, I HATE them Flyers as much as you do.
HUDSON JOHN, can't get here quick enough. Hope your dayz goes as fast.
Stay frosty,
laz57
Good morning. It's 69° and cloudy. The high will be 85° and it will be partly cloudy.Nothing special today. I can get around albeit slowly. My father is working today so I have to go down in a bit to get my mother her morning meal. I'm looking forward to that like a root canal. No plans for the layout today. I did get a chance to run some trains last night. Gave me a chance to push a Bachmann cleaner car ahead of the train to wipe the rails where dust from the Shell Service Center settled on the track in an area I can't easily reach. My niece and her husband have opened the pool behind my parents place and are saying it'll be ready for use by Tuesday. Bully for them. I haven't used the pool since about the time hurricane Rita roared through and see no reason to do so now.
Konbanwa,
We had a splendid Sunday: a great church service; a wonderful lunch; and amazing weather. After church and lunch I was able to get the old HO loco running; although, it does need some work. After tinkering with that loco I was able to enjoy some quiet time on the back porch. I enjoyed a Guinness while reading the WSJ (digital edition on iPad). I had some relaxing music playing on the Bose system and I was then joined by the youngest after his nap. He played in the yard while I read. The older two were playing in the neighborhood with the other kids. I grilled some chicken and asparagus for dinner and the wife made twice-cooked cheesy potatoes (a creation of her own). I finished of the evening with a root beer float that was made with my wife’s homemade banilla ice cream. I am caught up on schoolwork and will be off to bed shortly.
Jeffrey – I disassembled the loco and cleaned/lubed the plastic gears. Once I ensured the gears moved freely while the motor turned I made sure everything was aligned and then reassembled it. After a bit of help (me coaxing it along for a lap) on the track it started running nicely on its own. I did notice the track (I only have a circle of all curves) was not complete flat in some places which did cause the loco to slow down. The loco does run better if I apply a little weight to it with my finger so I need to know how to make it a bit heavier. The loco ran fine until I tried to add cars. Even the plastic tender caused it to slow. All the cars wheels freely turn and are fine so I presume this loco could benefit from a traction tire or two. Are those pretty much the same for all HO locos? I appreciate the help.
AF Ray – I think you’re right about Pineda. I’m hoping Pettite can come back strong next month.
Sayonara,
Joe
39 with bright sun, 60 later. I got the towels in the washer, the dishes are being cleaned in the dishwasher, I got everything under control. Well until granny gets home. :)..Then who knows. No big plans for the day but I'm sure I can find something to do...S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Good Morning!!
We be getting sun and a high of 60F today..currently we are sitting at 27F...
I was a busy little fellow yesterday..seemed that we had a few emergency calls that needed attending to..so I am somewaht behind on the reading here...
Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....
It is a cold and sunny 38 degrees.. Going up to 72 today with sunshine.
Today is an easy day. I have a few chores to do and then I will spend some time in the train room. I have some dusting to do and I will run the trains for a few hours. Good relaxing.
Indians ballgame today. They are in 1st place.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
Hey guys, It's Sunday...
Just got back from fire call, someone started the fireplace up and forgot the flue....go figure...
Put in 44 hours this week....gotta pad that paycheck....lots of clean rental cars on the road now...
Opened the box from ChooChoo, stuff looks good, may repaint the engines.
Going to head to bed....just tired. If I'm still up at 0100, may put on WXPN...( www.xpn.org )... this kind of music relaxes me.
for Doug M and all that in need.
I'll try to check back later in the afternoon!
Again, thanks for the Birthday Wishes!!!! I got what I wanted and that was coolest!
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
Hi everyone!
Not much going on just moving tons of furniture and a bedroom set over at my mother-in-laws as she is making a move to the lower level of her Bi-level house. Work has been real busy also.
Rich - Happy belated birthday hope your day was a blast! It was great to see the Devils win, it's only too bad they couldn't have won it on home ice. Growing up in north Jersey I always rooted for the Rangers. That was in the early seventies and mid before the Devils came over from Colorado. So I was glad when the Rangers won also.
HudsonJohn - Things are progressing on the move, soon soon soon.
JoeD - I just read about Michael Pineda's surgery, out for the year! I don't know but maybe damaged goods? I had hopes he would have been our #2 starter.
Have a restful Sunday all!
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
Think good thoughts, do good deeds!
Hiya guys!
Everything is fine at my house. I called and my folks a little north of us are fine as well. The bad storms hit farther north and into the city, then crossed into IL. I talked with some friends who were not so lucky and will be calling insurance in the morning.
I thought it was going to rain today, so I got out about 11 and mowed the yard, then had my son help me fill in a hole along the neighbor's fence and do a couple other jobs. After a shower, we went up to Walmart for some goodies, then 5 Guys burgers. Tonight we watched AIRPLANE as a family and now we're watching The Man from UNCLE dvds I got for my birthday last November! There sure were a lot of them!
TARDIS is ready and we have rootbeer, banilla, Blue Moon, and Sam Adams, as well as some Ole Mills and Yuengling (sp?). Let's go!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Evening all!
A nice warn one today. Started out planting some more sod in a bare area and then moved to the fence project. Got all the construction completed and bought a gallon of cedar stain to try out tomorrow. SWMBO is very pleased. All I need to do now id contruct a garden shed and the back yard will be done! In between I need to complete the front yard (digging out the last tree ring where there is no tree anymore and planting sod there. At the end of this we end up with a yard that is mostly turf except for two small flower beds to each side of the front walk and one tree ring. All the flower beds and hedges are gone. It is a lot faster to mow each week than to maintain all the bushes and beds. The new mower my son "obtained" for me last year for fathers day is powered and it really moves out and shortens the task significantly.
Jeffrey - looking forward to pics of the "tractor pull" if you get the chance!
Hope Doug M is OK.
Don B - see you had an earthquake this morning. Hope all is well and the Knott's RR stayed on the track!
High 80's today with a nice breeze. How can it be 40's north of here and 80 here?
Have a great evening all!
Brutus,
Hope you and yours are alright with all the bad weather around you.
Time for me to call it a night. Had to go to my parents place several times today. Left knee hurts like hell and I'm wondering if I'll even be able to go anywhere tomorrow. I smacked it against a concrete step yesterday and while it didn't make a bruise there is a bit of a lump there. The Shell Service Center scene is no more. I pulled it up today. All that remains on the site is a support brace or two that held the wires and a couple of lights. As for the structure I'm pretty sure I've found it a new home with a modeler who expressed an interest in it. I have no idea what I'll be doing tomorrow. That all depends on if I can even get out of bed in the morning.
Green here too.
45 and still overcast. A cold night near 32. #1 son and grandson were here for dinner, stuffed green peppers and all the things we needed for a good meal. We spent some time playing PS2 golf and grandson trimmed my grass for me. After they left I watched the news and goofed off. Banilla with chocolate syrup and peanuts. Just a small portion though...S.J.
Good evening everyone. Been busy with trying to upload my son's game update...quite a tedious effort. Planted a bush for my bride, and tried to relax, but still a bit tired. I didn't get called in, but on call till Monday morning.
Chief, thanks for posting the information. I will check it out.
Wife and kids went over to a family that has five kids they adopted from China. The most recent trip, they brought back two special needs children. Both have issues related to being institutionalized. One is a severe case. While we expect to have some issues, we pray that they are kept to a minimum.
I looked into some Chinese O trains. Only found one "J" class steam from Backmann Brassworks. It is O scale, so will not work on the layout. So, now my choice is either kit bashing, or wait to see if one is made.
Hope everyone has a blessed night.
Dennis
Good evening all,
It is rainy in SE Indiana with temps in the 50s. We did get one game in this morning before the thunderstorms moved in. I had to send one girl home as she just had an ear pierced and could not remove it. Hated to do that, but would have hated it more if her ear had gotten ripped during the play of the game. Wife and I went to see "The Raven". Very good movie. Went to a little diner for supper where one of "my" soccer girls is a waitress. AJ's team and Sarah's both starting in the top ten for the race in Brazil. Of course both did the same at Long Beach and we know how that turned out. I had bacon and waffles on the dining car for breakfast. TBIL and I can drive. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
One good so far turning other on so I can check it
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