Good afternoon.
Not feeling well at all right now. Tired with a little bit of dizzy, cramped, hungry and cloudy headed mixed in there.
Hope to be feeling better by this evening. Everyone, have a good one.
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KRM V8Vega The big church I go to had 20,500 on Easter in two services in the big tent. Its something to see. I believe normal attendance per weekend is 9,000. KEV.....THAT'S 9'000 BIRDS IN THE HAND AND ANOTHER 11,500 IN THE BUSH. ANY PASTOR WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THAT.....EVEN THE E&C ONES!!!! V8Dennis, Those other 11,500 attendees are what my old minister called E&C Christians. Easter and Christmas.
V8Vega The big church I go to had 20,500 on Easter in two services in the big tent. Its something to see. I believe normal attendance per weekend is 9,000.
The big church I go to had 20,500 on Easter in two services in the big tent. Its something to see. I believe normal attendance per weekend is 9,000.
KEV.....THAT'S 9'000 BIRDS IN THE HAND AND ANOTHER 11,500 IN THE BUSH. ANY PASTOR WOULD LOVE TO HAVE THAT.....EVEN THE E&C ONES!!!! V8Dennis, Those other 11,500 attendees are what my old minister called E&C Christians. Easter and Christmas.
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Good afternoon all,
It is cloudy and mild in SE Indiana. Based on the recent postings here, it is more than obvious that life can be full of unexpected events. Sometimes we cry about it and sometimes we rejoice over it, but usually we have some type of reaction to it. Every once in a while you have to pull the plug on yourself and remove yourself emotionally from what is going on. Thru it all, we still have each other, and that, along with our faith in the deity of our choice, is what keeps us going. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
V8VegaI saw twice on channel 5.3 a movie about Jackie Robinson breaking into the big leagues. Its a good movie, obviously being shown now because of the new movie 42. I diden't think I was going to post about it and don't remember the title. I heard on the radio the movie was made in 1950 and Jackie Robinson played himself.
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V8Vega Mon.63 Tue. 69 Wed. 75 Thur. 83I saw twice on channel 5.3 a movie about Jackie Robinson breaking into the big leagues. Its a good movie, obviously being shown now because of the new movie 42. I diden't think I was going to post about it and don't remember the title. I heard on the radio the movie was made in 1950 and Jackie Robinson played himself. He was a christian.Channel 5.3 I'm near sure is a local channel that shows old movies only. It takes a lot of money to make a movie and there is a lot of movies that make me wonder why in the world would they spend money making this stupid story, who thought that was a good idea? The big church I go to had 20,500 on Easter in two services in the big tent. Its something to see. I believe normal attendance per weekend is 9,000.
Mon.63 Tue. 69 Wed. 75 Thur. 83I saw twice on channel 5.3 a movie about Jackie Robinson breaking into the big leagues. Its a good movie, obviously being shown now because of the new movie 42. I diden't think I was going to post about it and don't remember the title. I heard on the radio the movie was made in 1950 and Jackie Robinson played himself. He was a christian.Channel 5.3 I'm near sure is a local channel that shows old movies only. It takes a lot of money to make a movie and there is a lot of movies that make me wonder why in the world would they spend money making this stupid story, who thought that was a good idea?
V8Dennis, Those other 11,500 attendees are what my old minister called E&C Christians. Easter and Christmas.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Quick Check in from Central NJ...
Sunny looks breezy and cool. Not bad....
Banks - for the loss of your puppy
to Mrs. Murphy and Jr. Murphy
Didn't accomplish much this weekend my sister and BIL took me out for lunch and dinner Saturday and it was nice to get out of the house. Sunday read the paper and watched TV for the most part...napped in between. did have enough energy to clean the house a bit and my bathroom. looks better. Had the windows open upstairs to air the place out. Much nicer now that spring is here.
Really upset I missed the Hi-Railers and LCCA on Saturday....I was counting on being there.
Jack - I look at it this way.....Spend everyday like its your last. Grab life by the throat and make your own way. .
Have a friend visiting later. Haven't anything else on my Ex GF's Dad and no news is good news in this case.
Hope your Yorksters have a blast...
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
Banks, message received. Thanks for the info about the curve.
"IT's GOOD TO BE THE KING",by Mel Brooks
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Jack: You know, you just posted something that made me think that it really was not all that long ago when our great grand parents saw all manner of their own progeny die....we're only talking about ...what...2, maybe 3 generations.....
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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Hello all,
Sunny & breezy mid 50's here.
Thanks for the support on losing Buddy
Jack.............well said.
Sir James & Charlie..........sent you a PM Check these out Horseshoe Curve and the nearby Gallitzen Tunnels
Looking forward to YORK!!!!!!!!!!!
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Demay Konbanwa, ........The workday was uneventful and I left early so my older son and I could go visit a 9 y/o boy from our church that is in the hospital. He has a high fever and the doctors are not sure why. He is in a Japanese hospital and I must say socialized medicine is not something to look forward to. His parents have been rotating shifts staying with him and they are getting worn out; he’s been there since Friday night. Hopefully they’ll figure something out soon..... Sayonara, Joe
Konbanwa,
........The workday was uneventful and I left early so my older son and I could go visit a 9 y/o boy from our church that is in the hospital. He has a high fever and the doctors are not sure why. He is in a Japanese hospital and I must say socialized medicine is not something to look forward to. His parents have been rotating shifts staying with him and they are getting worn out; he’s been there since Friday night. Hopefully they’ll figure something out soon..... Sayonara, Joe
Good for you, JoeyD. I am sure that the little boy's parents were uplifted that someone would take the time to go visit their precious little one in their hour of need. And the visit speaks volumes about what kind of a parent you are and what you are teaching your boy. I am proud to know you.
Last week on the POT there was a lot of discussion of how the guys on this forum support each other through times of trial, setback, and at times devastation without having even met one another in person. Now one might observe that we are all just being polite. I don't think it is quite that simple. JoeyD's post got me to thinking about my 9 year old granddaughter Victoria and 3 year old granddaughter Gabriella.....about how very fragile life is, how we at times take things in life for granted. Like childbirth.
Nine years ago my wife and I were blessed with our first grandchild, Victoria. About 6 years ago at this time my daughter went into labor unexpectedly at 25 weeks and was rushed from our local hospital to a downtown Boston hospital by ambulance. Despite the best efforts of the Doctors associated with the Tufts New England Medical Center to delay delivery, our grandson Mateus John was born. We lost him six days later. I have written in the past about my own grief. I also wrote about how very proud I was of my daughter and my son-in-law for overcoming that devastating loss to carry on and to try again. Three years later we were blessed with a second granddaughter, Gabriella.
Fast forward to last week. Our little Victoria came up with the idea to sponsor a fundraising team to walk during an upcoming March of Dimes event in memory of her little brother. The walk will occur in downtown Boston in May. In just one week little Victoria already has raised over $300 for the cause and the amount is growing. Yes, we helped out with some of the administrative logistics and with some ideas, but this was her idea.
We are so proud of her. Instead of feeling helpless (as kids do, and as we all sometimes do) about the world around her and her loss, she has taken the initiative "to act." Today she (and my son-in-law) are meeting with the teacher and the principal of her school to see if and how Victoria's effort could be brought to the school and expanded.
So JoeyD, my kudos to you and to your son for visiting that little guy in the hospital. You are teaching your little ones to be leaders, quietly and most effectively through your actions and deeds. You and your boy made a difference yesterday. Positive change is made one person at a time, one kind and thoughtful act at a time, one prayer at a time.
Four decades ago my Dad (a WWII veteran and Navy surgeon) embroidered and framed an old pearl of wisdom whose origins (not AA) date back at least 3 centuries. That embroidery now hangs prominently in my family room: "Oh Lord, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, the courage to change the things I can, and the wisdom to know the difference."
Carpe diem and , my friends.
Jack
Temp is 48, going to 60s today.
A chat with Brutus and Charlie last night suggested that I should take at least 1 pair of clean boxers so I tossed them in the suitcase. One less decision to make. I think everything is under control here and if not after tomorrow morning it won't matter. None of you Pa. guys left us anything about Horseshoe curve so we will find that out tomorrow also.
Joe, Dan's layout has been slow to progress as he is still working on finishing the basement as well, however he has gotten the switchback in since we were there last and an engine storage area that runs off into another room.....S.J.
Charlie, granny says she's going to starch my PJs so I guess I won't have to wear them after all..:)
Good Morning!
HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY WISHES TO DOUG M's WIFE KELLY AND THEIR OLDEST SON!!!
Busy day yesterday and I did not have a chance to post. I found the stalling problem with my son's truck. The lock assy. of the ignition switch. More outside work today.
KevinK22: Check out Laz's post on our breakfast at York.
Laz: The weather forecast does not look bad. We can live with scattered showers on Friday.
AF53, Ray, I used a magnifying glass to read the small print.
Chief: Congrats on your Daughter's Wedding. They had to be Yankee Turkeys that outsmarted you.
JoeD: Prayers for your 9 year old friend.
On a sad note, please remember in your prayers a friend of mine's 21 year old son who died suddenly over the weekend.
Enjoy the Day!
John
Good Morning...
My, ain't we a chipper bunch this fine sunny day!! 48F going up to 68F later on this afternoon...maaaahhhh-velous!!
We got most of the trees taken apart the root balls are going to be used as part of a fence line back of us...and the wood is already claimed by moi...2 recording studio desk thingees and some shelving in my trainroom...and a few other things...heeheehee
Today the order of the day is all kindsa HD stuff...as well as a tour of all kindsa stores to buy stuff..yeeesh
Banks: aaaawwwww...that is ad when one has to do that...condolences ...
Good morning. It's 66° with 97% humidity. It'll be cloudy with a high of 85°.More layout cleanup today. I also plan to get gray and black paint on the other two FP7's (PRR and UP) before the day is out.
Aloha. Grey and 55! Maybe spring has sprung. I survived the birthday weekend - of my bride Sat and oldest son Sun. I think both were happy with the festivities. She appreciated your good wishes! My daughter surprised her by driving in from college. Next up is our anniversary in a week. Whew! Between rain showers, I got to put down some grass seed. (I saved Jack's lawn advice from last year) We'll see if anything happens.Banks, my condolences on your loss of Buddy. Safe travels to all the Yorkies!Rich, prayers for a great, effective treatment plan.Chuck, I enjoyed catching snippets of the Indians-Sox this weekend. The Tribe looked good!Kev, thanks for the EJ&E archives. I always eyeball their RoW (now busier than ever with the CN) on my drives around the area.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
HI GUYZ,
ITS APRIL15th TAX DAY don't forget. 50 here and did run, lifted and now for walk to river and back then set up pumps for big pond.
3 more dayz til opening day at YORK @ 1200 noon.
Stya frosty my friends,
laz57
Morning. Cloudy and warm. Need some rain [forecasted] to wash pollen away. Looks very doubtful.
Meetings all day and into tonight.
Have a great week.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good morning from The North Bluff. Sun is not up yet so why am I?
Worked in the yard all day yesterday trimming back the underbrush so it will not bite me as I drive past on the mower.
DougM, Happy Birthday to you son. Here is something for you to look at in your spare time. http://www.ejearchive.com/page_photogallery.html
Bob, WOW! Nice work. I have had some Garage Queens over the years. I think the Dockside could be called an engine shed Queen.
Nice space RJ!
Mike Funny, I think the best NACAR races are when they turn both ways. I wish they had more of them.
Have a good day.
Good Mornin' Y'all From Sunny And Seasonal Taxachusetts,
It was a busy weekend......racked up 415 road miles since Friday morning with day trips visiting some friends and attending some dog training, with no overnights. Maximus was with us for the whole ordeal thing. I need to buy some stock in an oil company. I figure we burned 20 gallons of fuel. 21 mpg is what I got and what one can expect with an SRX which is a large crossover vehicle that tips the scales at 4,450 pounds and is driven by a 4.6L V8 that pumps out 320 horsepower and 315 lb./ft. of torque. The odometer turned 87,000 miles yesterday.
It sounds to be that Jeffrey should pack up a couple of boxes of parts he has laying around and go help Bob fix that whatchamacallit. Then they can weather the thing.
It is starting to look like the races in the Americal league are going to be a slugfest this year. At least the Boston Red Sox are in first place.
Gotta run. My thoughts will be with the Yorkies this week. Have a blast, guys.
Today’s weather was sunny and the high was about 65. It was a bit windy though, especially during my 5-mile run this morning. The workday was uneventful and I left early so my older son and I could go visit a 9 y/o boy from our church that is in the hospital. He has a high fever and the doctors are not sure why. He is in a Japanese hospital and I must say socialized medicine is not something to look forward to. His parents have been rotating shifts staying with him and they are getting worn out; he’s been there since Friday night. Hopefully they’ll figure something out soon. I also had a quick meeting with the other baseball coaches to draw up some rule changes for our baseball league. I was happy to see the other coaches want the kids to experience a more competitive league. I made some homemade breakfast sausage patties tonight that we can fry up in the morning. Now it’s time to read and get ready for bed.
KevinK22 – Great job by your son!
Charlie/SJ – The video from your club meeting was great. How large is Loco Dan’s layout? Is it something he’s been working on a while?
RJ – That’s a nice amount of space you have for your layout. I’m looking forward to seeing the construction photos.
Bob – The term “Hangar Queen” is still used today. It’s amazing how some multimillion dollar aircraft can still be lemons.
Happy Birthday to Doug M’s son! I hope you didn’t buy him a bunch of Quickie-Mart stuff.
Sayonara,
Joe
Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....
It is a sunny 53 degrees. Going up to a sunny 70.
Today is a busy day. I have some chores to do and then some paperwork to finish up. I want to read an old "Toy Trains" mag from the 50's and then have lunch and a nap
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Monday.
Chuck
Good morning.
Feeling OK this morning. Little tired, but horribly tired. Hope to get more work done on the scholarship tonight.
Sunny and in the high 60's/low 70's the last couple of days.
I helped with the kid's Thomas the Train day at the KATY museum yesterday. About 22 kids showed up. The Lionel Thomas didn't miss a beat. I think I'll have to clean the track before the next program in a couple of months.
We went to a production of 'Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat' Friday night put on by the local community theater. This is one of my favorite musicals. Wasn't the best production of this play that we have seen, but we still enjoyed it.
Scored an early 70's baby Hudson on e-bay last week for cheap. We'll see what kind of deal it really is when it gets here later this week.
I guess spring is really here. I had to mow the lawn today. 4th year on my battery powered mower. Plugged it in, started right up.
Condolences for the recent losses of furry friends. Prayers for healing.
All for now.
Today was what I'd call a productive day. I got part of the layout cleaned up and three FP7's are now wearing gray and black paint. I also had a small pile of different types of couplers. I got them all sorted out.Time to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow.
Hello all
A relatively quiet day collecting photons. Wind is picking up. Supposed to be pretty windy the next couple days.
Spent the last day or two working on our tipping radiometer which measures the opacity of the sky @ 225 GHz. Something didn't come back after we had to turn it off last Friday. It's old, has very little documentation, and what there is, is in German. I'm the local 'expert' on it since I've probably had the most experience w/ it. Since this is a somewhat complex RF (radio frequency) issue I will enlist the help of one of our engineers.
DougM - Happy Birthday to your wife! Hope you came up w/ some better gift ideas....
Chief - "it's hard to fly w/ the Eagles when your hunting for turkeys" or something like that...
Banks - sorry to hear about the loss of your friend
RJ - cool place for the layout! Love the dachshund!
Ever wonder what your Lionel docksider looks like in pieces?
Not to worry Kev, she's back together. Going to solder the wires back together when I'm a little less tired.
Neat loco though. Actually has bearing journals and boxes much like the real thing. The springs under the center ones are way fun. See the two little black things above the circuit board? Nice heavy cast frame with some good detail for a relatively simple locomotive.The smoke unit has a real piston w/ a connecting rod and a rubber piston ring! Nifty!
SPRay - in the Air Force my dad used to call the planes which were always being worked on 'hanger queens'. What the railroad equivalent?
Time to find dinner and a pillow.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Temp is 43, we had some afternoon sun but no warming.
Today was the last of the former TTOS shows for the season but I had a headache so didn't go. Besides I will have enough going on next week. I had a nice nap, watched the Tigers win and the masters golf tournament. Not all of either but I saw enough and the ends. Granny's watching her Red Wings and right now they need a win. Banilla for all tonight...S.J.
Our club meet video is posted on SPF
Will be heading up soon. School tomorrow, and I'm more tired than usual, so I'll need the rest.
Night everyone.
Well I had dinner with my father today. Chili dogs with pepper-jack cheese and Vidalia onion. I got the layout cleaned up a bit more and three of the FP7's are now in gray and black paint. The units were primer gray, BN and UP. There's two to go, a PRR and a UP. The Rock Island unit is staying as it is.
Good evening.
Got some work done today on the scholarship. Not done yet, but will get it done soon.
Here's something about The Flying Tigers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0T-3CzC0FTs
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