88: That's looking pretty good.
As I said, I did get a start on the Mustang. It's only the seat, but it's a start.
Well, night everyone!
The Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Route of the Black Diamond Express, John Wilkes and Maple Leaf.
-Jake, modeling the Barclay, Towanda & Susquehanna.
Good evening all,
Quiet day weather wise. Quiet day at work. Lost 5-2 tonight. I played well, but did not have to play the entire game, which was good. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
FIFE.....how do you get rid of ants in your new ride?! MikeC......if my daughter and SIL were using their brains, my granddaughter would still be playing soccer in a league. JON......I am glad the storms missed you, seems like tornado alley just won't quit this year. JEFF......at least you've got the new mower. SJ......hope that shot knocks down the inflammation. DougM.....I miss that old O gauge layout at the Museum......why didthey give up on it? 8N and HUDSON JOHN.....that is some very encouraging news on the Mom front!!!! KEV......sorry to hear that your "supervisor" will be on patrol for the next couple of months. Jake......you really smoked that Trig test. BRUTUS.....your household has had way too many brushes with the crud recently and your family sre could use a break. BOB......I left my Uncle's Hallicrafters SW radio with my father in law but he has yet to take it out and use it, may have to steal it back. Wifey, Maximus, and I are enjoying the thunder and lightening show. Think I will get a couple of candles ready just in case. JACK.
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Rockisland52 - that type is so small ... gave my bifocals a workout.
Brent - Thanks for the pics. It looks great. It looks like you are using the same material I'am for sound deadening (Homasote440).
Hot and humid here. Worked on a few projects but no train time.
Home from Edgecombe County [farms]. Fred and I went to harvest ticks. We both did a great job.
Popcorn and ginger ale.
Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Thanks guys - we're all doing better, think it was just something we ate. Back to work today to kick in on SS for Chief Char and Kev went to see the Cards beat the Royals tonight - they had box seats with food and all the works. Apparently they handed my boy a "beer glass" and he was really excited, but Char said NO Daughter was reading and no TV on to tell me the time, so I missed the TARDIS - sorry SJ. I'll catch up tomorrow night. We have haircuts after work tomorrow and then going to my Mom's house for dinner on Friday, so lots of plans. I have to work 20 hours of mandatory OT in June, but I think I'll skip this coming weekend. I could get in 8 hours though.... I'm thinking about it. Monday I have a briefing with our director, AD, my manager, and someone else (I forget). I'm not sure exactly what they want - guess I'll have to figure that out in the next two days. TTFN!
RIP Chewy - best dog I ever had.
Sunny and low 80's today. Looks like we might get some thunderstorms in the wee dark hours tonight.
Neat video on the Museum of Science and Industry layout in Chicago. That has always been one of my favorite museums. I do miss the O gage layout, though.
I get to play with the treadmill at the hospital tomorrow morning. I wonder what will come off of the menu when the results come back.
About all for now.
Hello all
Not much done today. Did move a piece of furniture out of storage and that required moving 8 boxes of books on top of it
Just helped a friend apply on line for a dishwasher job, including a 12 page questionaire. This is one case where the internet has made things less efficient I think
Jack - I have several Hallicrafters SW radios. They have become a favorite of mine. Been on a site asking about the pilot light issue. It's interesting to post on a different site. Lets just say it's a little different than this one. But I've got some info I can use.
Jeffrey - like the living setup. Hope to get a trailer when I'm out on my own again. Want to own the walls I live in next time.
Tomorrow I have a couple of appointments and maybe get around to getting the speedo cable installed.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
Good Morning from Blueberryhill RR....
It is a sunny 68 degrees. Going up to 88 today with sunshine.
Today is an easy day. I plan to do a few chores and then take it easy. Not much else new here. Lunch and a nap for sure.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Thursday.
Chuck
charliebrown Rockisland52 - that type is so small ... gave my bifocals a workout. Brent - Thanks for the pics. It looks great. It looks like you are using the same material I'am for sound deadening (Homasote440). Hot and humid here. Worked on a few projects but no train time.
https://brentsandsusanspicutures.shutterfly.com/
Going into the upper 80's today. Possible rain/thunder shower tonight. Leading to nasty weather for Friday.
A little down today .... Redwings lost but it was a good game.
I have one service call - survey today at work. Needed a break. Looks like I will be putting in the A/C units when I get home. Hope to get some work done on layout tonight. - fingers crossed!
New pot starts Saturday .....
From the thumb of Michigan have a great day everyone.
lion88roar charliebrown Rockisland52 - that type is so small ... gave my bifocals a workout. Brent - Thanks for the pics. It looks great. It looks like you are using the same material I'am for sound deadening (Homasote440). Hot and humid here. Worked on a few projects but no train time. Jack is having is computer upgraded so he is forced to go low-tech and use his smart phone... Well that answers that .... my bad.RJ - No on the Homasote. Homasote and Soundstop come in 4x8 sheets (like plywood). I am using 1/2 inch 2x4 accoustic ceiling tiles. They are MUCH easier to cut (just use a good sharp utility blade vs using a circular saw [and since I almost cut my leg off 4 years ago with my circular saw I think I'll stick with the utility blade]) AND a LOT easier to carry. Wish I would have found those. Was lucky to find the Homasote. I swear we live on an island in this area. Not sure which I like better. Utility vs. circular saw. I stabbed my leg a few years back with a utility Knife. Three stitches in and four on the outside.
Morning all. Pretty day. High 80's. Mow grass and work garden. No rain until Monday or Tuesday. Probably go to the lake house today/tonight. Mow there. Striped bass season [4 each any size] starts Sat.
Removed over 26 ticks over an hour's time from me and clothing. Some tiny ones but mostly regular ones. Friend Fred had some new repellant. Did not work. Back to the Deep Woods OFF.
Prayers for those who have been hit by storms and for those in fresh storm paths.
PS: Charlie Brown, Soundstop is great and cheaper than Homasote.
Morning guys, !/2 day of freedom left. Wife reminded me to shut off her alarm clock before she left for her last day. Sunny mid 70s already and a bit windy. Good weather to dry things up some.I was hoping to do some weed killing this morning but too much wind at the moment. I have the Gator all set up with the new broadcast sprayer tank set up, just need to do something with it. Nice work Brent. I like the ceiling tile idea. They would work well. I am still kicking ideas around for the layout. I am considering building some of my retaining wall out of dowel rods of different sizes. What do you think? I can have some grass growing out of the side of it and other stuff too.Good video Doug, I guess the old O gauge layout was not up to date enough to keep it. It would have been nice to have the old and the new. Brutus, good to hear things are getting better with all the crud your family has been putting up with.Humm???????? Chief with the Ticks and Fife with the Ants???????? Where was the Drango built? Hope they are not FIRE ANTS! Jeffery, those are all good movies you watched yesterday.
Jack, I had to upgrade to IE8 the best you can do with XP and I also installed Google Chrome. I was getting to many security warnings with IE7.
Later.
Here are some shots of the broadcast set up. They said installs in 5 Min. And it did to the tank, but it took me 2 hours to build a frame work to hold it in place in the gator. It has an 11 foot pattern at the height I have it, so now I can broadcast and spot spray.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Good morning. It's 74° with 95% humidity. The high will be 85°.No plans for today though I'm certain something will come up. It almost always does. Checked the tracking info on my Varney F3B. Best I can determine it's somewhere between Forest Park, Illinois and Shreveport, Louisiana, probably in a mail truck that has a flat tire and no jack. Should be here June 1st. Got a bunch of movies that need watching so I can delete them from the DVR. Better get to it.
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
Good morning.
Nothing for today really. Look to get more done on the Mustang today, but not a whole lot more than that.
We have a sunny 71, going into the 80s today.
Skin doctor appointment this morning. Once these doctors get you coming they don't let go. One of the homes destroyed by those twisters belonged to a family that had only recently moved here from Kansas, figures huh. Granny's Red Wings lost to Chicago last night in a tough game that went into overtime. She is still happy that they had a good run.
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
Good Morning
Going to be sticky and hot here...84F feeling like 100+ by the time the day is out...not so yay...
Have appointments with oncologist and others today...sheeesh...mumble grumble gruffle snort....
Have a good day!!
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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KRMNice work Brent. I like the ceiling tile idea. They would work well. I am still kicking ideas around for the layout. I am considering building some of my retaining wall out of dowel rods of different sizes. What do you think? I can have some grass growing out of the side of it and other stuff too.
Brent, I should of been clearer. I am thinking of using the rods at the lower ends of the inclines and at the raised level I was thinking Flexwall.
AF Ray. they have set the delivery date for the new Grandson. He will be brought into the world on 7-10-13 by C-section that is because Lexi was breach baby and she had to be a C-section birth, so I guess this one needs to be C-section because of that.
They are calling for rain again so against my better judgment I cut the swamps on the east end. I had to use the small Huskey 48" mower on the southeast section because it was too wet to go in with the JD 3203 with the 72" deck. What a mess, took 1/2 hour to clean the bottom of the deck when I got done.
Let it
KRM Brent, I should of been clearer. I am thinking of using the rods at the lower ends of the inclines and at the raised level I was thinking Flexwall.
BOC......hope the Docs have good news for you. JACK
I am at the Mall, waiting at Macy's while the wife shops, got my stuff done in 5 minutes. This is worse than watching paint dry. JACK. :-(
RT has deserted the Yankee ranks. I just got a beautiful Confederate States of America gold coin from him.
Temp is down to 72, was hot his afternoon but storms have cooled it down. Humidity is 150 though. Oh that dreaded trip to the Mall, so many times we have suffered through that over the years. Skin doctor gave me a few blast from her spray can and said see me again in 6 months. We had lunch with our pastor today and I ran some trains for him. He was impressed even though he never had any. Banilla will be waiting. Another downpour has started as I am writing this.
Good Evening! It hit 90 today.
Nothing much going on here. Quiet day.
Arkady: Glad that you recovered.
Brutus, Jim: Glad that the family is well. I had to laugh about Kev and the beer glass.
8n: Hope it goes well with the treadmill.
Boc: I hope your doc's visit went well.
SJ: Good News from the skin doc.
Have a Great Evening!
John
Gone to lake house until Sat or Sunday. Have a good one.
ChiefEagles RT has deserted the Yankee ranks. I just got a beautiful Confederate States of America gold coin from him.
I think they call that flip flop. Chief. BTW what is the Confederate States of America???
Have a good time at the Lake house.
Wind is building and alarms are going off. Going outside to look it all over.
Night all!
Sporadic showers in SE Indiana. Meetings at work. Played soccer in local "league" tonight. Refs forgot to keep score. Had fun. I hope everyone has a good day.
SJ - Tell granny I was rooting for those wings and like I said they played a good game.
Chief - First what is soundstop? Second that is a lot of ticks!
Kev - You have to many toys!
Tried to work on trains tonight. Floor is still wet. We have had tons of rain these past few days. I did find a clogged gutter right near the corner where my train room is getting wet. Hope that it dries out by the weekend.
Hope everyone has a good night
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