Duck and cover, Chief! Here's the former IC electric and CSS&SB from one of the bridges today.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Hello all
Morning on the mountain. Looks like a nice day. A few clouds building though.
Joe - no worries
Kev - the '65 Corvair has been a good car especially when you consider it's age and the fact that it sat for some time (42K miles). Just need to do a float adjustment Friday and she should be back on the road.
Doug - love the pics of the city!
The landlords have got some bites on the house already, so hopefully that is a good sign. Moving itself should be easy (I don't have that much stuff), but I'll have to do a Hail Mary on getting the van back together. Seems like it happens every time I move
If any of you get the Historic Rail flyer, check out the "IRS on Fire" HO building on page 3. Fairly amusing.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
TORNADO WARNING!!!!!!
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
ChiefEagles jonadel The end of life question should be a personal one, but one thing is clear: in the past 60 years we have developed the technology and means to prolong death in a most inhumane and gruesome fashion. Well put Jack and Jon. This is not political. It is opinion and we all have one and the right to express it. I agree with this also. Having lost my mother at age five I don't remember much but my dad left us in 1991 from Cancer and he would of been better off if they would of left him go a month earlier. My stepmother won the Loto. She dropped dead at the kitchen table checking her blood sugar. JMHO.
jonadel The end of life question should be a personal one, but one thing is clear: in the past 60 years we have developed the technology and means to prolong death in a most inhumane and gruesome fashion.
The end of life question should be a personal one, but one thing is clear: in the past 60 years we have developed the technology and means to prolong death in a most inhumane and gruesome fashion.
Got my package today from a guy I met by winning a bid on the bay, He is moving and wants to get rid of all of his train stuff. he has just given me a lot of stuff and I have paid for some other stuff at $.30 to the $1.00. Now I need more space.
I had leftover Chinese for lunch and boy oh boy.......not going over well with the lower track.
They are talking about frost tonight up to the north a bit. Yuck! Maybe by Jack's FIL
Chief, Looks like a lot of rain on that side of the states. Duck & Cover!!!
Do any of you have the Lionel Backshop from 1998? I have been looking at them, they look neat. I see it is tin and if so i would think with some Dulcoat it could look nice.
Here is a snapshot in time guys.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
RockIsland52 .......Jack – ..... I do not have any Yankee paraphernalia in my office...... But I bet you and HudsonJohn wear Yankee pajamas to bed...... Jack
.......Jack – ..... I do not have any Yankee paraphernalia in my office......
But I bet you and HudsonJohn wear Yankee pajamas to bed......
Jack
Wish I had some. Do they make them?
[why is the Chief posting so much? No meetings, free lunches and severe T'storm warning and raining]
PS: Tornado Warnings all around. We are under a tornado watch and severe T'storm warning. We are under a small stream flood warning.
Demay Konbanwa, .......Jack – ..... I do not have any Yankee paraphernalia in my office...... But I bet you and HudsonJohn wear New York Yankees pajamas to bed...... Sayonara, That is what we Boston Red Sox fans said to our season over three months ago. Add in next season with the way things are looking now. We are in this predicament because upper management and the team owners would not let manager Bobby Valentine be Bobby Valentine and manage these knucklehead players. Consequently, the tail keeps wagging the dog. Joe Jack
Konbanwa,
But I bet you and HudsonJohn wear New York Yankees pajamas to bed......
Sayonara,
That is what we Boston Red Sox fans said to our season over three months ago. Add in next season with the way things are looking now. We are in this predicament because upper management and the team owners would not let manager Bobby Valentine be Bobby Valentine and manage these knucklehead players. Consequently, the tail keeps wagging the dog.
Joe
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
anjdevil2Odd day off today, did light grocery shopping at ShopRite, dodging the over 65 crowd.... Methinks that in this crowd that may be be a dangerous comment...... NICE on Maximus.....and like Jon (Welcome home, Jon...!) said - I agree! Jon doesn't love us anymore, really why he stopped posting..... Yeah who'd a thought the Harley would be the MOST reliable transport I own (except for the wagon). Wind and rain today, so nothing is going to be accomplished except a nap. Already upon us 4.5 hours by HD North of you.....
Methinks that in this crowd that may be be a dangerous comment......
NICE on Maximus.....and like Jon (Welcome home, Jon...!) said - I agree!
Jon doesn't love us anymore, really why he stopped posting.....
Yeah who'd a thought the Harley would be the MOST reliable transport I own (except for the wagon).
Wind and rain today, so nothing is going to be accomplished except a nap.
Already upon us 4.5 hours by HD North of you.....
Odd day off today, did light grocery shopping at ShopRite, dodging the over 65 crowd...., will be baking Cherry Crumb muffins later tonight (yes, I bake, cook and sew. Mom taught us to be self reliant. I sometimes clean and vacuum the house....)
MikeC - for your issues, you need us, we're here
Jack - NICE on Maximus.....and like Jon (Welcome home, Jon...!) said - I agree!
On days like today, I REALLY want a layout to work on......
I'll be back 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
Lunch time:
Just a quick stop over,
Jack, for Maximus.
Mike C, Good luck with your problems.
Prayers for all in need.
John
When I decided to make an appearance on the CP again I had said to myself "don't get involved in the daily opinion poll, not worth it" but Jack has really hit the nail on the head with his latest post. I couldn't agree more.
The end of life question should be a personal one, but one thing is clear: in the past 60 years we have developed the technology and means to prolong death in a most inhumane and gruesome fashion. And with medical marijuana, what makes one (FDA-approved) prescription drug to effectively treat pain and suffering OK while another verbotten? While there is some merit in all three arguments, money is at the root of all three "against' arguments, not my best interests.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Good Mornin' Y'all From Overcast Cape Ann Taxachusetts,
Clouds, high winds, and about an inch of rain moving in here as well, low 70s expected. I got up early to "water" the dog and wait him out on the other end so we won't be doing this stuff in the middle of a downpour. Then I secured a few things out on the deck, easier than retriving it later. After last Friday's reverse 911 call with a health alert, warning of EEE and West Nile virus, and the resulting scheduled overnight mosquito spraying expected for last night and the next two nights......nothing. Now with the weather turning sour, the city's entire "mosquito abatement" plan will have to be shelved and rescheduled. If the powers that be had just checked the forecast and commenced late Sunday evening into Monday, they would have gotten in 2/3 of the doses and been nearly home. The infected mosquitoes are still out there and pay no heed to "the plan."
We've got three ballot questions coming up in November. The first is mandating auto manufacturers to make available to citizens and local repair guys all of their repair info/data. The second is a law re prescribing medication to end life. The third is legalizing the medical use of marijuana. When you read the "against" arguments provided by opponents for each question, you have to scratch your head. I should not be forced to have my vehicle repaired at a dealership, the highest priced spread; and I support the private repair businesses and the jobs and choice they provide. The end of life question should be a personal one, but one thing is clear: in the past 60 years we have developed the technology and means to prolong death in a most inhumane and gruesome fashion. And with medical marijuana, what makes one (FDA-approved) prescription drug to effectively treat pain and suffering OK while another verbotten? While there is some merit in all three arguments, money is at the root of all three "against' arguments, not my best interests. While this post may be wacked, it is nuetral, bipartisan, and a matter of personal choice.
Gotta get some laundry going or I may be running around naked.
Sunny and cool here but not as cold as where Bob is.
Katie is on the mend and I did not get called into Grandpa action yesterday. Thanks for the prayers guys. RIJack I don't think she wanted to pay the consulting fee.
V8 Dennis, Are you sure the tire you got from that "dealer" is not off of your neighbors car? I always get a credit to my PayPal account. I have never heard of them sending it back to the credit card co.?
Bob, yor hit the nail in the head with you definition of Jeep. I asked Mark if he knew how much he had in it and all he said is "I don't want to know". I am glad you got the Corvair figured out.
Chief, I be waiting to see what Shake & Bake has to say. Thanks and all you right coasters keep your heads down from those storms.
Chuck, Glad you found the BLUEBERRY button.
Joe, I got the reply and I agree, I too think he will be better off.
Had a nice Tardis chat with DougM last night but the skys were clear other than him and me.
Nice picture of the city Doug.
Later
Aloha. A pleasant evening was had with a spritz of needed rain and a nice TARDIS ride with Kev. Looks like a nice day today.
The first day of the inspection went okay. No earthshattering discrepancies were found and what was revealed we expected. We have only two more days to go. I worked late since the inspectors were here and I missed dinner. The wife knew I would be working late and prepared accordingly. I need to finish some schoolwork and get some sleep.
Kev – Those WWII style Willys are cool. I sent you a response.
Jack – I’m glad Maximus was unharmed in the standoff and handled himself so well. Amazingly, I do not have any Yankee paraphernalia in my office; all I have on my desk are family photos and all I have on the walls is memorabilia from previous assignments and photos of some great people I have worked with during my Iraq deployments. As much as I enjoy baseball and the Yankees, they do not compare to those other people. But in case you haven’t noticed, the Yankees are on top again and the Sox are eliminated.
Mike C. – I hope everything works out. I’ll be praying for you.
RT – I’m glad the eBay thing worked out for you.
Bob – The wife and I had some a miscommunication about the mail so I just sent you something. I’m sorry for the delay. I hope the rental situation works out.
I hope everyone who is sick or has a sick loved one feels better.
Good morning. It's 69°. Humidity is 100%. Rainfall this morning has been 0.01". Mostly cloudy, isolated showers, high 82°.I have to check the rear battery on the power chair. Pretty sure it's kaput. It wouldn't take a charge or show % of charge yesterday. Other than that nothing is planned.
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
Morning all. Breezy, humid and clouds flying by with sun in and out. Big storms on the way so radar shows. May have some severe ones coming from RT [SC] and GA.
Took kids to groomer this AM. Got some errands to do. Hope to have time to pull some wiring from old layout. Wifey "giving me a time" over not getting it demolished. Yet, she will not find time to help me carry tubs [long flat ones] of cars to Box. Especially hard since have to come down fairly steep stairs.
Prayers for Mike and others.
Hope we all don't have storms. I know this thing is moving NE [towards Fifey and Brent], hitting Pat in the VA mountains and another one coming from Ohio and WVA.
Have a good one.
LAZ.....I hit the wrong button. Didn't realize it until I posted.
Chuck
Hi GUYZ,
A SHLOGGY wet 68 and rain all day about 2 inches worth. Woke mwe up last nite. Got dog walked in the rain, and dried off. Now I have to start to do all the cleaning in the house, dust, clean counter tops, then wash floor and finally vacum. Gonna take rest o morning then will run on treadmill this afternoon.
MIKE C, hope all goes well with your problem.
CHUCK, what's up with the black print? I'm so use to the BLUEBERRY.
Stay frosty,
laz57
Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....
It is a wet 60 degrees. Going up to a wet 64 today. It rained all night.
Today is an easy day. I didn't sleep too well last night. Heard a little thunder. Chores and then I will relax. Maybe read.
Mike... Good luck with your problem.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
Mike......Chief said it best. God will see you through, any and all obstacles. Count your blessings in life, and let them give you strength.
Mike!!!!! Prayers for you and your Wife [have met them both]. Both of you are great people. You've had your share and then some. Lucus with cancer early in life [but cured]. Some other bumps along the road. We all are here for you if you need us. God will see you through.
Sleep tight.
Back at work for a few days. Almost getting down to freezing at night up here.
Well I called my friend Bill this morning (the guy who brought his '61 Lakewood to the telescope) and he came over to look at the car. First of all he said the tranny fluid was a bit low. Ooops I do check it, but then I've only had a couple of automatics over the years. The main problem however was that the left carb had runneth over and was dumping fuel into the left bank of cylinders. Once again, I haven't had too many dealings with a dual carb setup like this, but it would appear my diagnostics have gotten a bit rusty But the good news is all it's needs is a float adjustment. And yes, Jack, the car did pick a good place to do this. I was even able to get it back into the driveway under its own power.
Jack, after my accident in March (with a car) I decided 2 wheels were definitely not for me. It's going to a friend on a budget who can use the transportation. I mainly bought it for something to fiddle with. Once it starts I'm done.
Jeffrey - yeah it's prob the switch, but it's $35 and I think I'll leave it for the next owner.
Mike - your family is in my prayers
Kev - I imagine your friend now realizes what JEEP stands for - Just Empty Every Pocket
Regarding the move, realistically I'm not going to be able to get out of there in less than a few weeks with my schedule. Hopefully another renter will come along by the time I'm ready. If it drags into November we'll just have to see.
UP is storing a LOT of covered hoppers on part of the recently bypassed line east on Tucson. Wonder what that's all about?
Mike,
Hope all is well. You take care of yourself!
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Mike from one Midwesterner to another god bless Hope it all works out for you and yours.
Mike: I hope everything works out for you.
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Time for me to call it a night. Today was busier than I thought it would be. I didn't have much time to myself. My father called this morning to say the WE were going to be going to some places in town. Post office first to send some things off. Next was Vernon Medical to have the power chairs charger checked out. It checked out as good. They said if the batteries were too low the charger wouldn't detect them and wouldn't put out a charge. We then went to several stores get some things then to the nursing home to see my mother. Afterward we went to Buffet City for lunch then back home. We took the power chair apart and removed the batteries. I put a Smart Charger deep cycle battery charger on the first one on 2 amp charge then went home to get some rest. Last nights close call plus today's activity had left me quite tired. I went back later to check the progress of the charge. My father had left for work by then. He had hooked the first battery back up and put the charger on the second battery. When I looked it wasn't showing a charge or even a percentage of a charge. I made sure all the settings on the charger were right but still no change. If the battery was charged the charger would show the percentage of the charge. It shows nothing so I suspect we have a bad battery. No surprise as they're only guaranteed for a year. A new battery will cost over $100. Tomorrow I'll put my meter on the battery and see what kind of tale it tells. Too bad I don't have one that can check for load. See y'all tomorrow.
Hope everything works out Mike. We'll be here when you want to check in.
Good evening all,
It is cloudy in SE Indiana. Some events have recently occurred that I cannot explain and I am not sure I can share. Rest assured, everyone in my family is physically fine. Soccer and work has kept me from posting regularly, but what happened recently has rocked my world and not in a good way. I may or may not be away for awhile. Some one else will have to take my rotations on the Tardis. As always, I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
ChiefEagles Afternoon. Back from lake house and mowing. Took pontoon boat out as water is dropping fast. Army Corps???? Getting ready to go to Wake Med [one of our big hospitals] for Mayors' Assoc. dinner [yes, free meal]. First of all, welcome back to the over the hill retired horn blower from Ioway. Glad your trip was good. God bless you for your Patriot Guard service. Keep us posted on the "new train engineer" thing. RT, Labelle grease is at your local train store. It is made for model trains. Heard from Dennis W. Busy with 2 year olds from China. Bless him and Wifey for their loving challenged kids. Doug M, bless you and your Wifey for your adoptions too. Means some kids got a great life that they would not have had. Later. PS: Old minds forget what they just read.
Afternoon. Back from lake house and mowing. Took pontoon boat out as water is dropping fast. Army Corps???? Getting ready to go to Wake Med [one of our big hospitals] for Mayors' Assoc. dinner [yes, free meal].
First of all, welcome back to the over the hill retired horn blower from Ioway. Glad your trip was good. God bless you for your Patriot Guard service. Keep us posted on the "new train engineer" thing.
RT, Labelle grease is at your local train store. It is made for model trains.
Heard from Dennis W. Busy with 2 year olds from China. Bless him and Wifey for their loving challenged kids.
Doug M, bless you and your Wifey for your adoptions too. Means some kids got a great life that they would not have had.
Later.
PS: Old minds forget what they just read.
Was Not me asking I think it was SP
Not much going on this evening wifes glasses came in so had to take her to get them. well have to give EBAY a as I bought a GP-9 C&NW ( hate to give it up but guy I was dealing with real idiot) wanted me to return it because I had problem with his packing he ruined the box by taping ( with 2" clear tape) the train box, the TMCC base and the cab1 in box all together and then wrapped in the brown wrapping paper so the box for the engine was ruined and I complained told him lost about $50 in damage to the box as the box is as much a collectible as the trains are told me return it and he would give me my money for auction price but not return shipping or original shipping I said no I'm out about $45 doing that so I contacted ebay they sent me a label to ship it free and will return full price including original shipping fee. Was a nice engine and all but I'm better without it as got a better deal on something else I really been fighting with myself for about same price.
Just had a 2" steak smothered in onions, peppers and mushrooms for dinner boy did those peppers taste great
Well rearanged freezer so all peppers would fit in big freezer which gives me room for onions in small freezer so guess I will do that tomorrow night. bought one of those slicer things you see on tv tonight at walmart to do the onions so that will make it easier tomorrow night whised I had that sat when I did all those peppers lol
Talk to you all later have a good night
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RockIsland52The open-to-the-public event was held at the Tractor Supply Company's parking lot, but I didn't see Pat, Banks, KEV, Jeffrey, or the Chief there.
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