RockIsland52Jeffrey.........isn't there some clear product you can spray on your cardboard structures before you paint them so they will hold up over time? Hope your sniffles go away. Too much pvc and cardboard dust from your grain silo project? Or maybe too much glue sniffing.
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V8VegaWarm has returned, latest forcast is Mon.97 Tue 97 Wed. 100 and I have my cooler covered for winter but its only that hot in the afternoon for awhile. Cheapest gas, cheapest station is $ 4.55.
Good afternoon all,
Brent, thoughts anf prayers for your friends and neighbors losses. Well said by both you and RI52. Life has a way of getting your attention when you least expect it.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good morning all,
Brent, condolences for your friends. Very tragic situation.
D. Baker, thanks for the B'day wish and sorry for the hot weather while you're firing the beast at the farm.
Spanky, prayers for little Tyler and all of you to get through this.
Note: I do drink cranberry juice (SPRay) ocean spray. I drink the low cal version of Cran Grape.
Chief, where is all the venison? Looking for photos. If you could just figure out how to make Carolina Bar-B-Que out of it, you would really have something. However, I know that only oinkers will work.
Been running trains a little more lately with the cooler weather but it's heating up again so that will put me back to early morning and evening only.
later,
Ray
SPMan
Note to Chief.
Last time I had an MRI she said I had a perfect brain. So there
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Good afternoon, just got some sad news of the passing of an old friend from many years ago.. He had Lou Gehrig's disease and lasted about three years since he came down with it. His wife took care of him 24/7 except to do shopping and chores. This has to be a blessed relief for her. She must be a saint.
My friend and I knew each other from since I was a senior in high school. I met Mark on a part time job at the Norfolk and Portsmouth, Va. Ferry. There were four of us that met there and kind of stuck together over the years. Another friend that I came to California with came from that group as well and he passed away a few years ago.
Mark went in the service and after he was discharged, Three of us met in Los Angeles looking for careers. That was in 1958. He always wanted to be an actor and did perform in plays and little theatre stuff. He even got a scholorship once to work summer stock with professionals from Broadway at Virginia Beach. He got some bit parts and had a minor role in some movies and a little TV work but he could never make a go of it in California. He returned to the East Coast after we had been here for a couple of months. He came back a few years later and tried again but struck out in Hollywood. I saw him off and on when he was passing through over the years but we were not too close. Anyway, it's another milestone along the path of life. I called his wife and expressed my condolences. Too many old friends passing on lately. Ironically, he died on my birthday Oct. 13th. R.I.P. Mark Thomas
It's 48, About the only thing I did today after the doctor visit was decal a scale Marx tender I got from the bay. Granny made chili today, left the pot on the stove for me. Tonight we had banilla on top of pumpkin pie, that was Supper. I will wait for the Tardis crew, banilla for all...S.J.
Evening all hope its been a better day for you all than me. I will be OK but just a nerve day for me ( guess thats what you would call it) 23 Oct is the anniversary of the day that brought on my PTSD and when it gets close I start to get edgy well today was rough as about 8am I saw one of the nurses I know wheeling a body to the morg that was part of it but I was able to handle that what really put me over was about 6:30 this evening not know back around 5:30 I delivered a meal and talked to him the patient but got no response but didn't think anything of it as it was hospice unit well when I went back up to get the tray is when I realized he was dead. I don't handle things like that well will be fine in the morning just going thru my ups and downs tonight.
Other than that I got word of my last auction win will be here Wednesday. Atlas PRR PA FM diesel and the remake of the inspection car ( red and cream) NIB the diesel needs a new smoke unit so it has been used but thats fine with me as I usually don't use smoke anyway.
not much else going on waiting for the tardis to get up and going. Talk to you all later
Prayers for Tyler and chewy
Okay hears one for your grand kids why did the train like gum
It thought it was a chew chew train ( was on a popsicle stick this evening sorry )
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Good Evening
Been a cold wet day for us here...hopefully we'll see a bit of sunshine tomorrow...with any luck at all..
Brent: Sorry to hear the news of your friends tragedies..prayers for all concerned....
Prayers for Tyler and chewy as well....
Any argument carried far enough will end up in Semantics--Hartz's law of rhetoric Emerald. Leemer and Southern The route of the Sceptre Express Barry
I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...
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Good night all. Back from Mayors' Assoc. meeting. Had a rare thick prime rib as large as a plate. Unbelievable. Angie's in Garner, NC [home of Americian Idol Scotty] did the deed. Wonderful hostess and wonderful meal. Finished with a big slice of cheese cake with special whipped cream on the side. There went my diet. Well, had not eaten all day. Just coffee. SJ, eat your heart out.
Had big rains but nothing bad here.
Going hunting tomorrow around noon. Back late.
Where is Kev? Must be out of town. No Yankee noise.
RT, take deep breaths. I still see burned up bodies that look like chared dogs pulled from burning vehicles. A dad, mom, little son and grandmother lying lifeless while we "pumped" air into a little girl who coughed over and over but never breathed another breath. Back then, fire fighters never had "debriefings".
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
Got more work done on the elevator gallery today. I put several strips of plastic in the bottom to give it some rigidity as well as to support the cut down loco body that would be put in to give it some weight. The aforementioned loco body was glued in then a card stock roof was cut, folded and installed.Time for me to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow.
Brent,
Well said.
SP Ray,
Belated
Jack,
That was probably Vista Blue, which is a dark metallic blue. If there would've been a Vista Blue GT next to my Redfire GT, I'd probably still be standing there trying to decide. Did you get my PM?
Sold the 2245s last night within 1.5 hours. Waiting on the 2500 series cars to end in a few minutes.
Cleaned the wheels and contacts on the 302's tender, so it's done except for replacing the link coupler.
SP-Ray for you and your buddy
RT - We're here if you need us.....
Chief - Debriefing???
Being a firefighter/rescue on the NJTP, you WILL see things that would give you nightmares.....
Hybrid plugged in, laundry in the drier......good night!!!
Hudson John - PM received....it will take a bit, but I will forward it to ya!! Thanks!!
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
Thanks john just some things I go thru and I have a whole load of guys that where there with me to talk to also but its great knowing I have more than one option and really do appreciate it
Evening,
for those in need..
Jack - excellent plan - I will have to change the ear tug signal to something else - thats currently the signal for this party is over for us and time to head home!
Hudson John - will you guys make it by the CTT booth for the traditional photo? I'll be there.
Contacted JEFElectric and I think he will be able to make it Friday - he is tentative at the moment.
Looking forward to the York trip and a break from earning SS for da Chief, Ray, Chuck, and Sir James - oh LAZ too (but maybe I get a break on LAZ - teachers retirement!).
The Garden Shed is built and got a "pre-inspection" approval today. Inspector says he will sign it off tomorrow. Had a bit of a scare when it appeared the siding material might not meet code. It does (which is why the inspector dropped by to help out before it got too far along). Issue was a bad definition of the siding type on the permit. SWMBO is very pleased - lawnmower and wheelbarrow among other things are off the back porch - and in time to enjoy the cooler weather.
Have a great evening all!
Regards, Roy
Hello all
Another quiet night collecting photons on the mountain. A relatively balmy 43 deg out tonight.
Spent a few hours this morning drilling out a broken stud on the right exhaust manifold for the '65 Hardtop. We were switching out the exhaust (I gave my buddy Ron the dual glasspacks for his '65 convertible) last weekend and well, you know exhaust work. My friend loves his air tools. Well Ron had a spare manifold (called a 'log' by Corvair folks) and got me back on the road. I ordered new packings for it, since we just crammed down the old ones, and new studs. We had a fun time clamping it to the drill press table in the vertical position. Now I'll be able to flip those out when I get home this week. And, of course, much Corvan work.
Landlord is showing the house on Wed. so we shall see.
Brent - thoughts and prayers for your friends
SPRay - sorry to hear about the loss of your friend
DJ - great news on Tyler's coming home!
Anj - you're going to need a deep cycle trolling motor battery for the Neon. Perhaps then you could sell it as a multi-purpose bass boat? Best of luck finding a new vehicle and I'm sorry to see the wagon go, but I understand. I just liberated myself of a few vehicles last week.
JimT - the 302 rides the rails again! Awesome!
RT - hang in there buddy. I know this is not easy. Dealing w/ similar issues myself. Unfortunately it seems the best way to deal w/ the issues of our past is to work through them in order to put things into perspective. However, bringing up the memories and living through it again is the hardest thing I've ever had to do.
Time to find something else to eat.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Evenin' All.
DJ, Great news on Tyler. continue.
Ray, Belated and prayers & condolences on the loss of your friend.
Brent, Losses of that nature sure can make one reflect on one's life and really put things in a proper perspective.
Doug M, There are plenty of Wild Turkeys in your area and the hunting is quite easy. Just walk into the neighborhood liquor store.
Waiting-up for the better-half, took one of her friends to urgent-care a while ago. Should be home shortly, last call they were waiting for scan results.
Today was kind of a veg-out day. Friday at the museum all day, Saturday clean & service the locos and rolling stock before going back to the museum for an afternoon/evening cook-out, Sunday running again since we were short of volunteers. Friday was halloween train day, photos posted on SPF.
Nite-nite !
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Morning all, Egg & Sausage biscuits for breakfast. Well today get to see if they can figure out why the Key-less entry thing the car won't accept it. Hopefully they will have it fix befor its to late.
Hate to have to go get it and they haven't been able to get to it. But need car tonight what they gave me as a loaner isn't big enough ( as wife says) a good Friday fart.
Been up since 5:30 am Wife gets up that time every morning to feed our cats and the outside ones say if she don't they won't know its there ( the outside ones) so that means I have to get up as scared to go out there by herself
Need to check out my 50 gang car I got with the big lot of trains. My southern set is on its way back to me all fixed all well.
Well guess I can start cleaning up the den so we can get some stuff in there tonight after the auction( the wifes entertainment lol) So you all have a good day talk to you all later
Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....
It is a foggy 44 degrees. Going up to 68 today with some sunshine.
Today is a busy day. I have an errand to run and the usual chores to do. Lunch and then a nap, later. I think I will watch the playoff games on TV tonite.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
Chuck
Morning. Getting ready to head east for an afternoon hunt. Sunny and cooler after the big rains.
anjdevil2 Chief - Debriefing???
Now our fire fighters get a councelor to come and they talk out things when they come back from a big "tragedy". The last one here was when the three boys were killed in a Dodge Charger "flying too low" [yes it was air borne] and hit a big pine tree. All the guys knew the teens. Closed caskets due to body damage. Car was unrecognizable.
Have a great day.
rtraincollector.......Well today get to see if they can figure out why the Key-less entry thing the car won't accept it. Hopefully they will have it fix befor its to late.
RT........check your email, sent you a link that may shed some light on this. Bet it is a problem with the RCDLR as it is called, or its antenna. Remote Control Door Lock Receiver. Or your key fob(s) may be malfunctioning, maybe low battery related. Did this just start happening after you took delivery? The service guys will also be checking or re-initializing the security system with your fob(s) and keys.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Aloha from a sunny, crisp (45) Chicago where I enjoyed a TARDIS ride last night, and just spent the morning reassembling three huge glass cabinets in our reception area - didn't break any panes. Yet. Looking forward to watching the Tigers / Yankees game tonight. What a comeback for the Broncos on MNF!I had turned it off. Jack, you beat me to it - I'll bet its a low battery in the new remote. DougDa, I almost spit out my coffee. Great line! Condolences to Brent and Ray on the loss of their friends. Looking forward to seeing Roy with all you guys when they post the annual CTT Forum photo at York.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good morning. It's 56° with 87% humidity. It'll be cloudy with a high of 82°.If it wasn't for the clouds it'd be a nice day today. Only plans for today are get a coat of paint on the elevator gallery structure. As for the windows that are on such a structure I believe I'll paint those on as well. Cutting holes in it would only reveal the loco shell inside. Now as for plans others may have for my time, that I have little control over.
We have a bright 39 this morning, going to 60.
I smell bacon, granny says a big breakfast cause she's going to clear out the fridge today. That means leftovers tonight. We have no special plans for today so I will wing it till couch time..S.J.
It's A Grand Fall Day In The Neighborhood,
Yesterday at 0: Dark Thirty I was greeted with 63 degrees, hit a sunny high of 75. Clear today but somewhat cooler. But the 5 day forecast seems to point to warmer temps, mid 60s. Peak Fall colors are upon me and in about a week the major part of the falling leaves too. Wifey is going out to Southern CA later today, so at least the weather will be fine for air travel on this end, non-stopper to Long Beach. Told her youse guyz out there are warning of heat we have not seen here in the Northeast for two months. Have to pick her up on her return flight at Boston Logan Friday morning around 5AM. The good news, traffic is light at that early hour.
RT.......I am sorry to hear that these memories bring you suffering. We guys always seem to stuff things inside, and then we find we can't let them go. Count me among those. You have my prayers that you find peace and that the good things in life find a way to overwhelm the bad things from the past.
Spank......continued prayers for Tyler's battle. Hope you can bring him home this week and crank up some Halloween activities. Re the upcoming commute prospects, the furthest I had was commuting back and forth by air/rental car for a year between Seattle (Bellevue) and Boston. Locally.....46 miles each way daily by car in Boston's putrid traffic, or the 7 years taking the commuter rail into Boston and back (and all that entails, including walking) ala DougM. An hour plus commute for me was "normal."
Brent and RaySP.....the neighbor's terrible loss, the loss of a life long friend.
DougDG.........hope your wife got home OK last night and that her friend's medical issue was taken care of, was nothing too serious.
SubmmBob........what happens after all of your "housecleaning" and "de-debris-ing" if the house does not move? You will have to "re-debris" all over again!
Chief.......take the AR and a lot of loaded clips when you go deer hunting. I agree with the others, the smell of grits on you may be giving you away.
Later, gang!!!
sir james INote to Chief. Last time I had an MRI she said I had a perfect brain. So there
Low mileage!!!
Hi GUYZ,
48 here this morning. Got PT done and now gotta dig first post hole. Rained yeaterday so I didn't get r done so now gotta start today. Not much else slated today other then taking a few walks and chasing the squirrels with MINNIE.
ROY, talk with you sometime Thursday. Have a safe trip to PA.
HUDSON JOHN, AF53, FIFE, DON, and anyone else, see YUZ GUYZ on Friday.
JELECTRIC, where are you?
Stay frosty my friends,
laz57
RockIsland52 Chief.......take the AR and a lot of loaded clips when you go deer hunting. I agree with the others, the smell of grits on you may be giving you away. Later, gang!!! Jack
dougdagrump,,,,,,,,,,,Doug M, There are plenty of Wild Turkeys in your area and the hunting is quite easy. Just walk into the neighborhood liquor store. Nite-nite !
Good one, DougDG. Locally up my way, the police are looking for a "male driver in a black car" who yesterday was racing up and down a street several times in successful attempts to run over wild turkeys. A concerned woman who lived on the street watched in horror as the carnage continued again and again over the course of several minutes as the driver would disappear around a corner but then apparently turn around somewhere and take another pass.. Needless to say, the woman could do little to help out the police, could not ID the car other than the color, got no plate number or partial, and she did not call the police until FINALLY the light bulb went off in her head. DUH! Must have had a bit too much Wild Turkey.
Like Doug said, sunny and crisp here in North Central IL.
Chief, I am here, just been flying UNDER the radar.
We had a big BLOW here and some rain on Sunday and it took out a bunch of leaves and any unstable limbs so I was picking up sticks, limbs and burning leaves most of yesterday. I also made beef stew and made a trip to Shorwood to drop off the ZW I got with Ken Koehler to get it updated. I also finished up putting the LW that I got with the ZW back together after gluing the case up. Come to find out Ken was bidding against me on the two transformers.
I have to go get a copy of my driving record from the DMV today to turn in with the other paperwork for the part time car shuttling job at Terry Bentz auto. Other than that not much on the plate.
RT. Hang in there man, I have been blessed. I got a good lottery number and did not have to go to Nam like so many of my friends. It left deep and large scares on some of them. Most dead folks I have ever seen are already in the box. Just my step-mom who had died at the kitchen table, She is the only one up close.
Bob, Sounds like those Corvairs keep you busy.
Good to see Roy back posting.
DJ., Tyler is home!!!!
Brent and SPRay, sorry for your friends and your loss.
Pryers for all in need.
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