RockIsland52Anyone know what happened to Sir Jeffrey?
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Had dinner at my parents place tonight. Homemade cheeseburgers and fries. Didn't get anything done on the elevator with the exception of some planning. I have some detail parts to go on it. Windows, doors, ladders, etc. Also have some parts for a truck loading building. Time to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow.
Hello all,
A bit down this evening. Uncle passed about 2PM today. He is better off. He has been in the Hollidaysburg Veterans Home for several months and probably should have been there sooner. His wife kept him home till she and visiting helpers could no longer manage him. He was unhappy too because he was all ways very active and he had very little control of himself.
Thanks all for your prayers
He was a Marine who served in the Pacific during WWII. Talked very little of it. He did tell me of seeing all the bodies stacked on the beach when he went ashore on Guadalcanal a couple of days after after the invasion. He was a mechanic on the small planes the observers flew.
Dad's family is diminished from 7 to 3.He hasn't said much but his looks and actions tell me he is seriously thinking of his own mortality. This has hit him harder the when another uncle passed Memorial Day weekend.
Best head to bed. I put off having Bloodwork drawn and now I have to do it tomorrow for my appointment Tuesday (I'm sure to catch he**from the doc)
May go to the office for a few hours tomorrow so I can take off for the funeral without getting too far behind.
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Good Evening,
Condolences to you and your family Banks. I'm sure it is a difficult time for all.
Enjoyed the day off, even though I didn't get very much done that I had planned on. Spent most of the day working on our website.
Was going to do some rewiring, but decided before I start, I need to really check out the existing wiring. Good thing I did, I would have made a significant mistake. So making a schematic drawing I what I have. That will explain a lot. (Initially done a long time ago, and many changes made since.)
BTW, That K-Line Saw Mill is fantastic! I like it better than the Lionel one for sure. Would be hard to justify around here.
All the news about the gas prices are not exaggerated, never have seen prices go up so much and so fast. If the gas was not the topic of the day, the weather certainly would be the hot one. It certainly has cooled off! And, more cooling next week and possible rain.
Tomorrow will be working a show, then hopefully spend some time on the layout. (Bob, still working on the Hemoset, and checking on carpeting prices.)
Hope everyone has a great weekend.
Don
Banks.......you have my prayers for your Uncle and your family. Take some small measure of consolation in that he is in a far better place
Spanky....... home to Tyler. That is great news!
Good night, ya'll.
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Good Morning!!
Well, how is this you say? As you lay all cuddled up in bed and here I is all perky and alert?
This is part of the afteraffects from chemo...chemo induced insomnia is what did this....
Like a few others here I, too, had a great day though...
Banks..Our condolences to your family for your loss...take good care...
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I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...
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Mornin' boys. Clear and 61 in the Mid-Atlantic region. Gonna stop by the Burlington Apple Harvest festival this afternoon.
O's win the AL wildcard! Buck for President.
Banks - Hang in there buddy.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....
It is cold out there. 46 degrees. Going up to 62 today with cloudy skies.
Today is an easy day. I plan on Taking it slow and relaxing. Maybe do some reading and such. A few chores to do. Lunch and a nap.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Chuck
Banks: Condolences to you an dyour family for your loss.
Good morning fellas,
Cold last night, I know because George the cat was waiting for us at the front door when we got home from the Red Lobster thingy. Cat stayed in all night untill after he ate at 4:00AM and is now in his heated igloo on the front porch.
37 degrees and won't make the 60s today in North Central IL.
Dinner last night was good. We got back about 10:00 and the traffic was fair. We had separate checks for a group of 5 couples and the two grandkids and stupid me when I paid the bill I added the tip as I always do and when I got home I saw they added a 18% tip on to the bill. Kinda kicked the snot out of the train budget for this month.
Banks, so sorry to hear about your uncle, may he RIP condolences to you and your family. I am sure you will be strong for your dad in these next few days.
DJ, Your in the good news list. bet you glad to have young Tyler home.
No train news to report but I do have to get some things outside ready for WINTER.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Good morning. It's 65° with 100% humidity and areas of fog. It's mostly cloudy but should become partly cloudy later. The high should be 78°.
I'm hoping to get in some work on the grain elevator today providing I don't get interrupted by a certain family member. I get some time to do something and he calls and turns my schedule upside down. That gets really annoying after a while. Looks like the motor in the AS16 is going to have to be replaced after all. It's acting like it has a weak or bad field.
Morning. Sunny. Suppose to turn cool and rain tomorrow. Something SJ and the Yankees sending me. Cooked breakfast this AM. Side meat fried crispy with scrambled eggs. First time in months. Now to run errands.
Banks, sorry for your loss, Bud.
CA gas prices are a "fix". Shortage. Bull. Nation is connected by pipe lines, tanker trucks and trains. Excuse to rip off folks.
Shake and Bake the fire bug.
Kids actually slept late. Did not disturb me until I woke up. Guess they realized Mom was not home and so being spoiled was not the game.
Jack, why are your MA Yankees sending bad drugs around the nation? Mostly to Southern states. HUMMM
Have a great weekend. God bless [guess I can say that ]
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Hi GUYZ,
59 here and then later going down in the 40s. Can't wait for the SNO HI O to come. Had a nice fire and nite with dog and WIFE. Yesterday got about 75% of the flowers cut down all I gotta do is the front yarden. Got vinyl fence in yesterday and gotta cut down forsintias on Monday then dig holes and start on fencing tueday. Ordered 4 READING & NORTHERN 4 bay hoppers from WEAVER TRAINs yesterday. They are only 38 miles up the road from me, coulda went up to get them but called and all iy was was 12 bucks to ship them to me so I saved time and wear and tear on the auto.
BANKS So sorry for your loss. Prayers for you and your family.
Stay frosty my friends,
laz57
Aloha. Sunny and 37. Brrrr. Glad i got the hoses and flowers inside. Laz, think of the gas you save on getting those hoppers . My condolences to you and your dad, Banks. Jack, we're not quite up to replacing Rudy yet, but somehow have taken in two kittens . Going to be making a few round-trips to see the college boy play his first hockey today. Brrrrr. Stayin' frosty as Laz says!
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
cnw1995 Jack, we're not quite up to replacing Rudy yet, but somehow have taken in two kittens .
Jack, we're not quite up to replacing Rudy yet, but somehow have taken in two kittens .
Doug glad you got some cats. We too could not replace the dog but George the cat came up the driveway before Lacy died. He has helped fill the loss for us as I am sure your kittens will do the same for you.
George does not have a litter box. He has been fixed and he will go to the door when he want to do his thing or will come and get you. He eats inside and will stay in when he wants to. He also has a Kitty Kat Condo with a heated pad in it on the porch for when he can not come in. This all makes him, very easy to own.
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It's 44 and going to stay chilly as predicted. I can't decide if i want to yank the tomato plants or keep them covered a little longer. It looks like Saturday football will be my thing for today..S.J.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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KRM George does not have a litter box. He has been fixed and he will go to the door when he want to do his thing or will come and get you. He eats inside and will stay in when he wants to. He also has a Kitty Kat Condo with a heated pad in it on the porch for when he can not come in. This all makes him, very easy to own.
You are right Jeff, a nice friendly cat that likes a human lap, that I could tolerate. The others, well they better be good hunters.
jeffrey-wimberly KRM George does not have a litter box. He has been fixed and he will go to the door when he want to do his thing or will come and get you. He eats inside and will stay in when he wants to. He also has a Kitty Kat Condo with a heated pad in it on the porch for when he can not come in. This all makes him, very easy to own Take care of. . It's been my experience that you don't own a cat. It owns you.
KRM George does not have a litter box. He has been fixed and he will go to the door when he want to do his thing or will come and get you. He eats inside and will stay in when he wants to. He also has a Kitty Kat Condo with a heated pad in it on the porch for when he can not come in. This all makes him, very easy to own Take care of. .
I stand corrected, you are correct Jeffery.
Highest gas prices here today are: $3.74 Regular, $3.89 Mid-grade, $4.09 Premium. Those are from three different stations. One of the stations I go to has $3.61 Regular, $3.76 Mid-grade, $3.81 Premium. Not the lowest but the closest. If I want to go out farther I could get gas for $3.54 R, $3.69 M, $3.84 P. Who do these nuts think they're trying to fool?
Lunch Time:
Nice quiet morning at work. A couple of the guys are installing a rebuilt transfer case in a tandem axle all wheel drive GMC C8500 Digger/Derick w/a Isuzu Diesel and Allison Automatic. Yes it is a real dog and a pain in the butt, heavy job. Besides that, there is plenty of other activity going on here from welding, body work, and aerial lift repairs.
Banks, Sorry to hear about your Uncle. My Dad was in the Marines also and he did not talk much about the war either. You should have been there when 1 of my brothers bought a Japenese car.
Kev, George the cat sounds like our cat Chester. She (Don't ask how she got the name) loves to tease dogs and is best friends with our dog Mack. She loves rolling around on my neighbor's deck when they are not home and get their Pit Bull, Sonny, all worked up. She also knows how to tease my daughter's 2 dogs. She is at least 12 now. She adopted us one day as I was working under a tractor she climbed up on my chest. The rest is history.
SJ, leave the tomatoes in for a couple more weeks. Nothing to loose.
Gas in NJ this morning ranged from $3.73 to $3.77 on Route 9 in Bayville.
Back to work,
John
Hudson#685My Dad was in the Marines also and he did not talk much about the war either. You should have been there when 1 of my brothers bought a Japenese car.
Question for you guys,
Do any of you drive a 2009 or newer Chevy Silverado? I am considering trading up but would like some feedback from owners. Been looking for an extended cab 4x4 1500.
The only Chevy's I have had were a 78 LUV and a 86 S-10. Both rust buckets by 10 years old thanks to the road salt.
Time to trade off the 2001 Dakota or watch it rust out from under me and then it will be worth nothing. A dealer in town said I can still get 5k for it like it is on trade.
Thanks.
Good morning all,
Enjoying the cool weather we are having lately. More on the way and possible rain next week but I will believe it when I see it.
Banks, condolences for your Uncle's passing. Truly one of the greatest generation that we are forever indebted too for our freedom and way of life. Rest in peace sir and thank you for giving me a secure life God bless you and your family.
Now is my chance to get out to the garage before dark and run some trains. Comfortable in there now.
Will try to make the TTOS meet in Arcadia tomorrow. Last regular meet before Cal Stewart next month. This is our West Coast York but really no comparison. You could put the whole thing in one building at York. However it's a lot closer.
Added another 10 minutes to my walk this morning and it went well. I seem to be gaining a little more stamina and strength each day. Also walking the straight and narrow on my diet. We had dinner out last night. Had a nice roasted chicken dinner with small portion of mashed potatoes and red cabbage. No desert but had a small pear when I got home.
Have a good weekend,
Ray.
SPMan
Spent the morning working on the AS16. I fitted it with new motor mounts and a good Athearn motor and a pair of Proto trucks. I didn't have a pair of hex shafts long enough to reach from the flywheels to the worms so I made a pair of shafts that are a hybrid of the hex and spline shafts and those are working out well. They're easy to make. It just takes time. So that's got the motor and drive set. Next I'll be wiring in a Bachmann decoder.
KRM Question for you guys, Do any of you drive a 2009 or newer Chevy Silverado? I am considering trading up but would like some feedback from owners. Been looking for an extended cab 4x4 1500. The only Chevy's I have had were a 78 LUV and a 86 S-10. Both rust buckets by 10 years old thanks to the road salt. Time to trade off the 2001 Dakota or watch it rust out from under me and then it will be worth nothing. A dealer in town said I can still get 5k for it like it is on trade. Thanks.
Kev - I can say my 12 Yr. Old silverado 4X4 is doing fine, no rust anywhere and it sit out in the weather all the time. I would buy another one.
Pat
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Mine isn't 2009 or newer but mine is 2003 and the only rust I have seen so far is in the rear bumper which is common seeing it gets a lot of water hitting back there.
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Chief up here we keep getting in small quantities of gas.We are not on a pipeline.Just half full barges lately.
I bet they try charging through the nose for it too. "Hey, there's only half as much so we'll charge twice as much."
It's 48 and the weather guesser's say 32 by morning. No big news today, was mostly football and a nap. Buckeyes don't play till 8pm. Our daughter stopped in for a visit, the two boys? it takes home made granny food to get them here. Banilla is ready for the Tardis...S.J.
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