Aloha from a sunny, cool autumn day. Congratulations Banks! Prayers for protection from Sandy. Had a nice if late evening at a former freight house turned art gallery up in Harvard, right along the tracks. I was less interested in the art than in finding out the provence of the building.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Worried this afternoon about all those in Sandy's path. Please be safe!
Charlie a.k.a. MichiganRailRoad714 (Charter Member TTC)
Good Evening All!
As most of you know SANDY IS COMING! We winterized the back yard today, furniture stored away in the shed, gazebo put away, etc... Latest info shows a good chance it hits landfall here in Ocean County. Since HudsonJohn is 5 blocks to the east of me, he gets it first so I'm counting on you for a warning
All kidding aside, we get these about once a year and we can only hope it will be no worse than last year. Irene gave us a lot of rain and wind but aside from some downed trees we did ok.
Had to take my wife to the cemetery this morning as it's two years ago he passed. He was 48 years old. The whole family was there and later we all went for breakfast at a local diner.
Banks - Congrats on the grand daughter! Nice to have a little one around to steal all the attention.
BOC - for your battle again.
Laz - Hope you get just a good breeze and some rain.
Fife - I bet your pulling in your yachtet. Good luck with this storm.
Later.
Ray
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
Well finally got the engines in around 3P.M. different mailman so he must of got stuck with 2 routes. The only problem I see is I'm going to have to drill nose holes on the Lionel 1998 to get it to fit or 3rd option is sell the shell as a shell on ebay and get another shell that I know will work. Been a pretty good day today. Need to get some of the aluminum tape like they use as need to tape some things in place and like the reflective from the tape. ( need to goto lowes tomorrow anyway tomorrow if I can. Was right next to it this evening but car was full of groceries so didn't want to put 1" x 4" x 8' boards on top of that. )
I didn't realize when I bought those trains from the chief he was selling for his friend in TX that the aluminum passengers wasn't aluminum in color plastic shells on those williams but actual aluminum shells on those cars so need to build a shelf to put that set on along with some other trains too so need to do like another 5 or 6 shelves after that not sure where I will put shelves lol. Well just answered that question I have room here in the new computor room lol ( If she doesn't have a cow )
Well continuing prayers for tyler, BOC, brutus dog chewy and all else who may or may not need them.
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Well I'm back in business. It was a family affair. The guy from the electric company showed up to cut the power and went on his way to other calls. My father located a new service pole, my niece paid for it and her husband went to DeRidder to pick it up. Then he and one of my nephews friends dug a three and a half foot hole to stand the pole in. The boxes and associated hardware were attached to the pole. I made sure the wiring of the boxes and the service plug were OK and my nieces husband fitted the insulator to the top of the pole. My niece called the electric company guy back and he came and reconnected the lines. I turned on the service breakers one by one. No sparks flying. Everything is working.
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
Hello all
Another quiet day here on the hill collecting photons. Last tour of the season run by the local community college came thru this afternoon. Gave them the $20 dollar tour for the SMT anyway. They left late so I think they got the same at the other 'scopes.
Been tinkering with and reading about my EICO 221 vacuum tube voltmeter today. Will be replacing the capacitors and putting it back in operation soon. I brought a Heathkit V-7A back to life and used it for a while, but decided to trade for the Eico unit. I like the look of the Eico equipment better than most of the Heathkits. Functionally, they are pretty much the same.
Jeffrey - glad you were able to get the power back up quickly.
Ray and John in NJ - didn't realize you were so close to Lakehurst. Just finished reading a book on the rigid airships used by the U.S. Navy. Would love to go there someday and see Hanger 1.
Heads down for all you folks in Sandy's path
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Just a quick touch and go. We have had the grandchildren since 10AM, bad timing because I did not get everything done in the advance of the storm. Was at the grocery store at 6AM, cleared off the last of the deck stuff. Got cash and gas. Probably as ready as I'm going to be. Sandy reaches us tomorrow night and picks up the pace overnight tomorrow night into Tuesday.
Did I mention we have a charity fundraiser up in Maine tiomorrow? I won't make it home tomorrow night until after the rains start and the winds pick up. Very worthy cause, a "rain or shine" thing that cannot be rescheduled.
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
45 degrees now, I think it hit 50.
Mich. State won, Buckeyes won, Then there's the tigers, Down 2/0 right now. Three days off and they forgot how to play. I'm still not feeling good so it was TV and CTT, finished it off today. Another good issue. No banilla for me tonight but I have plenty for the thingy crew....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
Bob - Hangar 1 is some sight. It also happens to be minutes from were I work. Most people don't realize that when the airship Hindenburg went down it did so in Manchester NJ, not Lakehurst NJ.
A rarity in New Jersey. The Governor has declared that the toll roads heading north and west will be free until further notice to help with the evacuation. He did that last year and as far as I can remember it never happened before.
AF53Most people don't realize that when the airship Hindenburg went down it did so in Manchester NJ, not Lakehurst NJ.
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Busy day for me today. First moved the stuff from my fridge down to one of the fridges at my parents place. Then with a lot of help from family got the power problem taken care of. All that while my right leg was beyond the point of surrender. I was on it a lot today but what else could I do. I can hardly walk now and it's probably going to be hurting very badly in the morning. I have the heater turned on low tonight. It's 46 and is supposed to get down to 38 tonight. It never got over 59 today.Time to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow. I'll probably be to the point of crawling.
Did alot of getting ready at work in prep for Sandy.Saying we might get a six foot storm surge.Had to put alot of equipment up high and dry.Good luck to all in the path of the storm and be safe!
the chaos oohhh the chaos in south central PA you'd think the was a storm coming or something. I know there is potential for this to be a serious matter, but I just have to stand back and chuckle at how people over react about this stuff. for example its just me and the wife. we dont cook much at home. in the last 12 months, I bet we have purchased 2 loaves of bread, and threw the better part of them both away. soooo the wife in a panic, like the rest of the people around here, goes and spends 2 hours at wallmart and buys 6 loaves of bread and nothing else............... hhhhmmmmm and she's in a shear panic that were not gonna have electric for a month......
BTW, my train room / work shop was accidently wired into the generator panel.... oopps
RW
Good Evening
Well, we had a band practice of our'n own here tonight....all three of us. I have a gig to get to next weekend and we hope to have someone there video us up there...this oughta be fun... Of course it all depends on how I take to the treatments again...
My goodness...Jeff...that sounds like too much stuff to do in one day..but as you say..it has to be done at some point. Just take it extra slow tomorrow...
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...
http://modeltrainswithmusic.blogspot.ca/
Good everning all,
IIABSDISEI with temps in the 50s. The "saucy wench" and I spent a pleasant day at our alma mater, Hanover College, where we enjoyed Homecoming and my 35 year class reunion. Saw some people we had not seen in 35 years and even a professor from that time period. The dinner was good and the company wonderful. It was a good day. TBIL and I can drive. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
People are panicing up here in RI also. Walmart had pallets of water in most the asiles and people were just animals.Put my son in the carrige out of fear he might get run down.Last thing I heard we look like we will just have a bad storm.
Cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough cough hi cough cough cough cough cough cough guys cough cough cough. This sucks. Nice chat with the guys - I didn't do anything but laze around all day. Glad you are okay Jeff. Hope all are good and safe - prayers. Mike - thanks for driving. RT just hit the hay, but I"ll be up for a little longer. Chewy says BARK!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Good night. Came home from Mexican with Wifey, SIL, Neice and Friend Gail. All worked the Haunted Walk in the Park for the kids. Started at 4. We all dressed up in costumes and had things for the kids. Was the first time doing this and great success even with clouds blowing past and threat of rain. We have not had any rain what so ever. Just clouds and winds. Calling for possible rain tomorrow. Just clouds Monday. I reclinerized from 8:30 until now. Tired and fighting to not get a cold from getting soaked yesterday evening.
Walked in and phone was ringing. Should not have answerd it. It was RT. No, I knew who it was. Phone ID'd him. Good chat.
Howard, great to hear from you. I think it has been a while.
Special prayers for all you in the path of Sandy. Hurricanes are not fun. Hope you keep power [which is hard to do during hurricanes] and no flooding. No tornados either.
Brutus, get well. Don't give it to Char and the kids.
Blown, are you all suppose to get some of this storm? Hope not. If so, what? Someone at dinner suggested snow farther north. ???? Figured if cold air got into it, it would die.
Sure Fifey has pulled the Yatchet.
Brent, tighten down the hatches. Have things ready to help the "Little Lady" not be scared. Especially if you lose power.
Hope Banks has gotten the crops in.
Off to bed.
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
Just got back from MVA on Turnpike....Geeeez...it's early
0900 I have to be downtown to meet my Wagons new owner, he's coming in from Staten Island. I have some prep work to do prior, but expect it to be smooth. Then have to meet BIL's buyer as his Duster is leaving as well. Just need to sell the Pulsar.
Downtown is sandbagged and ready. We have been put on standby and I have to pack for Monday night. At least we'll have beds this time,
There was a train show in the High School, just within walking distance and I picked up a couple of things, one of which is an MPC era UP #9100 Dash 8.....$20. It's not in bad shape, need the fuel tank/speaker cover and snow plow. Dual motors and sound....the 'bay has example upwards of $200!!!! Nice score I think. Also got a Lionel tractor/trailer and some N gauge stuff for $13. Spent 20 minutes there. I have the number of the guy selling a NYC 0-8-0 Rail King for $50, which I may call back on (in the box but looks good!), used.
off to bed...
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
Chief: The forecasters up here are suggesting a scenario that has Sandy somewhere near upstate New York as of Monday evening..we should see winds up to 40mph around here with rain ...probably around 3-5" worth..who knows....
Good Morning
We be doing the same thing here..getting all the patio furniture put away..prepped the generator yesterday....all that fun stuff...
All I can say is it better not stall out and sit over us...grinding out barrels of rain and wind...
I hope that those in Sandy's path fare well. It's no fun being under a major storm.
Good morning. It's 38° with 97% humidity which makes it feel even colder. A northwest wind off the lake isn't helping matters any. It'll be mostly sunny with an expected high of 65°.Cold out here on the side of the lake this morning. I'm glad I have heat. Nothing much going on today. I'll be getting my stuff from my parents fridge and bring it back up here to mine. Right now all the food I have is rice, some chili and a few pasta dinners. There may be some layout work today but I somehow doubt it. My right leg is hurting so badly I can't hold my weight on it for long. I think the bulk of my activity today will be watching some movies.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....
It is a rainy 48 degrees. Looks like rain all day.
Today is an easy day. A few chores and then I will run trains for a few hours. Need to do some dusting of the layout.
Prayers out to all folks in the path of "Sandy". Looks like a real mess coming to East Coast.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
HI GUYZ,
Went out BOW HUNTING yesterday first time this year. Stayed on stand till dark, didn't see anything but enjoyed the quiteness in the woods.
Up early today and got walk in. Looks like we are in for it and maybe some SNO HI O on the backside of SANDY? We'll see could get a foot o SNO HI O. Looks like it gonna come in between NY and Philly. SO batten down the hatches HUDSON JOHN and AF53 RAY. Watch your topknot bouyz. What a way to go out, retirement, JOHN.
CHUCK, I had to replace my Williams pickups too. I was running them on Lionel 0-27 and they just got too groovy. I now have an extra pair just in case.
SIRJAMES, TIGGERS are playing like the INDIANs. Need to win today.
BRUTUS, lots o that going around, a little ROCK & RYE might hepl?
Stya frosty my friends,
laz57
Morning all had good chat with the chief last night as he was just getting home. Then talked with Brutus and sj on the tardis.
Well got the S.F. GP-20 in and the shell off the power unit fit perfect on the Lionel continual 1998 frame. The 1998 shell has mounts for bottom mounting where the S.F. has nose mounts so I have some where to mount the S.F. shell on the 1998 frame as it still has the tabs at the end. May use chiefs idea for fastening the shell to the frame or may try to sell it as is and state that as its now going to be conventional also not TMCC any more. Will try to get some pics later of the transformation and post in Sunday Photo Fun
Time to run wife wants to goto flea market talk to you all later
It's still gloomy and 42. i think everything is stuck.
Geez Brutus thanks for coughing on everybody. The Tigers are gonna crash and burn. It looks like their million $$$$$ players have already pack for their winter vacations. No big plans for today I'm still resting..S.J.
Sunny, windy, and a cool 43 degrees here in North Central IL. Today.
We have a little 2 year old visitor who got dropped off by her mom last night. So Busy just trying to keep up with her. She was good last night and we ran trains for about an hour before I put her to bed. She slept all night and she is potty trained so not too bad.
You guys keep an eye to the sky on Sandy,
Rich, Good luck with the sale of the wagon. That 9100 Dash 8 shows for $200.00 in LN condition in my book and they always sell for more. Great buy.
Well I got a little person tugging on me so later,
Have a good day and prayers for all in need.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Morning all. NO rain yet. Just clouds and wind. Actually the Outer Banks is better off than originally thought. Now they say rain tomorrow and Tuesday. So not hunting tomorrow. Will probably go to the lake house and do final outside prep for frost/freeze as it hits earlier up there. Come home to help with Trunk A Treat at Church Wed. night. Hunt Friday [if not Thursday too]. Big Fall Festival in Town Sat. [Free hot dogs for all]
Prayers for the East Coast Yankees and into Canada. Hope Sandy weakens. God bless.
Lunch Time:
The winds are getting stronger. No rain yet, but the temps are dropping. It is very tense waiting for Sandy to hit. latest word is that it is supposed to hit Central Jersey head on. i was told to pack a week's worth of clothes.
AF53, Ray, I am in Edison now, so your sis will have to let you know if the Atlantic Ocean crossed the Bay and is heading up the street.
Submmbob, Ray is correct about the Hindenburg crashing in Manchester. The Town of Lakehurst is so small that the Hidenburg would never fit in it if it tried to land. Lakehurst Naval Base is in the Townships of: Lakehurst, Manchester and Jackson.
SJ: I hope you get well soon.
Brutus: You too, get well soon. Stay away from Char.
Harold: The weather forecasters really do not how this storm will play out.
Anjdevil, Rich, Be safe with the flooding. Good luck with the cars.
Laz: As I was looking at the weather map I had the feeling you were in for snow. Rock and Rye, Yes we have the same heritage.
Chief: Yes, the Outer Banks got a break this time.
Everyone in the path of Sandy, be safe and head the warnings.
John
Submmbob, at Lakehurst Naval Station there is a memorial for the Hindenburg Disaster. Hanger 1 is HUGE. Besides being used for Airships and Naval missions it houses a a center for the Ocean County Vo-Tech which includes the Performing Arts and Dance Academy. Prior to 9-11, we had a yearly Car and Motorcycle Show there.
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