Good Mornin' Y'all From Sunny But Chilly Taxachusetts,
Brrrrrrrr!!! It got down to 47 last night here while points in Western MA. may have gotten frost, especially in the Berkshires. Back up to 57 now and the high might reach 68.
The wifey and I will be helping our "dog club" with a conformation/obedience/Rally mega match tomorrow up in Maine. Should have a large turnout as it is open to the public and has been well advertised. I am the unofficial/official club photographer. We have to be there by 8AM to help set-up. It is a 95 minute drive, and my wife is like a bear when she has to get up way early. I am presently looking for a nice long stick to poke her with when she does not respond to the alarm clock in the morning. I also plan to poke her after I am fully dressed because if she chooses to chase me I can just run outside. My wife NEVER leaves the house without her makeup and hair done to perfection.
Yesterday I was relating a story about how I finally (and belatedly this year) decided to do something about my lawn which was looking pretty putrid as compared to my maniac OCD neighbors with irrigation systems, chemical lawn services, and landscapers. The curb presence of our home this Summer had taken a great leap forward when the carpenters and painters performed their (expensive) magic and emptied my wallet. Well, Rock Island took up the lawn challenges (actually, finally decided to accede the wife's nagging requests) and assaulted the situation this year, and with great success. Not perfect, but light years ahead of where I was and not as good as I will achieve before Halloween..
Anywho, my lawn progress may have struck a sour note with the couple across the street. Yesterday their army of landscapers showed up with power rakes and a truckload of loam. They proceeded to begin "rennovations" on much of the neighbor's front lawn. I would venture that the husband likewise acceded to his wife's nagging demands requests and made that oh-so-important phone call, hiring the solution. It is looking pretty rough over there right now. I hope the seeding takes, for the husband's sake. I don't like wakes and funerals. I suppose you might call it "Keeping up with the RockIsland52s."
Now if I can just get off my arse, follow MikeC's lead, and get out there to trim some of my evergreens and similar slightly overgrown foliage. I also need to sealcoat my driveway before the wifey decides we need a $6,000 repave job.......but I am disappointed to report that LAZ is not returning any of my phone calls.
Later, gang.
Jack
PS: My apologies to JoeyD, AF Ray, HudsonJohn, and Rich for the Red Sox come from behind victory over the Yankees last night in the Bronx.....9-8 in extra innings (10). It took a couple of bad calls by the umpires in favor of the Sox. But I will take it. Despite what JoeyD just posted, he HAS to be getting pretty worried. The Yankees' Wild Card prospects are fading, and they might not make the postseason with all of those old overpriced guys in the lineup. @ Spanky, things are looking pretty good for the Sox despite last night's pitching implosion, overcome with the run production explosion. They even got to almost invincible Mariano Rivera!!!
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Mornin' All.
Feeling a little bit better each day. Friday and not at the museum, .
Chief, Shake-n-Bake sure has it good, my BetterHalf would just roll me onto the driveway and get out the garden hose. Thank goodness she doesn't know how to operate the preesure washer.
DJ, Peavy was great to watch when with the Padres, bummer when they let him go. Just one of their many blunders.
Fife, The defense looked like it was sleep walking in the second half.
Still hotter than Hadees, like Ray said the AC bill is going to be doozey. Outside at sunrise to hand-water some of the iceplant on the hill that was showing some stress.
Later all.
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RockIsland52 Good Mornin' Y'all From Sunny But Chilly Taxachusetts, Brrrrrrrr!!! It got down to 47 last night here while points in Western MA. may have gotten frost, especially in the Berkshires. Back up to 57 now and the high might reach 68. The wifey and I will be helping our "dog club" with a conformation/obedience/Rally mega match tomorrow up in Maine. Should have a large turnout as it is open to the public and has been well advertised. I am the unofficial/official club photographer. We have to be there by 8AM to help set-up. It is a 95 minute drive, and my wife is like a bear when she has to get up way early. I am presently looking for a nice long stick to poke her with when she does not respond to the alarm clock in the morning. I also plan to poke her after I am fully dressed because if she chooses to chase me I can just run outside. My wife NEVER leaves the house without her makeup and hair done to perfection. Yesterday I was relating a story about how I finally (and belatedly this year) decided to do something about my lawn which was looking pretty putrid as compared to my maniac OCD neighbors with irrigation systems, chemical lawn services, and landscapers. The curb presence of our home this Summer had taken a great leap forward when the carpenters and painters performed their (expensive) magic and emptied my wallet. Well, Rock Island took up the lawn challenges (actually, finally decided to accede the wife's nagging requests) and assaulted the situation this year, and with great success. Not perfect, but light years ahead of where I was and not as good as I will achieve before Halloween.. Anywho, my lawn progress may have struck a sour note with the couple across the street. Yesterday their army of landscapers showed up with power rakes and a truckload of loam. They proceeded to begin "rennovations" on much of the neighbor's front lawn. I would venture that the husband likewise acceded to his wife's nagging demands requests and made that oh-so-important phone call, hiring the solution. It is looking pretty rough over there right now. I hope the seeding takes, for the husband's sake. I don't like wakes and funerals. I suppose you might call it "Keeping up with the RockIsland52s." Now if I can just get off my arse, follow MikeC's lead, and get out there to trim some of my evergreens and similar slightly overgrown foliage. I also need to sealcoat my driveway before the wifey decides we need a $6,000 repave job.......but I am disappointed to report that LAZ is not returning any of my phone calls. Later, gang. Jack PS: My apologies to JoeyD, AF Ray, HudsonJohn, and Rich for the Red Sox come from behind victory over the Yankees last night in the Bronx.....9-8 in extra innings (10). It took a couple of bad calls by the umpires in favor of the Sox. But I will take it. Despite what JoeyD just posted, he HAS to be getting pretty worried. The Yankees' Wild Card prospects are fading, and they might not make the postseason with all of those old overpriced guys in the lineup. @ Spanky, things are looking pretty good for the Sox despite last night's pitching implosion, overcome with the run production explosion. They even got to almost invincible Mariano Rivera!!!
Jack,
Just trim like I do and cut it flush with the ground. This way, it only needs done once.
Jim
TGIF
Now the big news: I will be going on another North Carolina raid next week. Don't tell the Chief because I want to sneak into the train house without him knowing.
Also I would like to make a unbiased comment about the performance of the Ravens last night:
Celebrating 18 years on the CTT Forum.
Buckeye Riveter......... OTTS Charter Member, a Roseyville Raider and a member of the CTT Forum since 2004..
Jelloway Creek, OH - ELV 1,100 - Home of the Baltimore, Ohio & Wabash RR
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Hello all,
TGIF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally!!!!!!!!!!!!
cool fall weather here72 was the high.
I will be in the office a few hours in the AM
Not much time to post. Busy as he** at w**k.
I've heard no report on the fallen rider since my last post. I'll find out more tomorrow at the Dirt Drags. Sunday is a Hill Climb then back to the grind of the SS fund. If all works out I'll start collecting 5 years from next Wednesday.
LAZ........I did online registration too but haven't got my badge yet
Off to bed
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Good evening all,
Good games tonight. Terrible attendance. Work ok.
Mike C. from Indiana
Evening all. Back home from the woods. Rifles cleaned. A few furry "rats" expired today. Filled feeders and exchanged SD cards in cameras. Lots of turkeys. Tired.
Buckeye Riveter TGIF Now the big news: I will be going on another North Carolina raid next week. Don't tell the Chief because I want to sneak into the train house without him knowing.
A little hard to do. Alarm set. Does not take a code to disarm. Have to have a special device.
Next week, I have full schedule. Same for the next one too.
Good night.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good Evening All!
Those Red Saux did it again!
Wanted:
If you that can throw a ball in the late innings, please report to the Bronx!
Pay is great despite experience!
As long as your name is not Phil or Joba, you'll be considered!
Later......
Ray
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
Konbanwa,
The weather was much cooler today which was quite nice. I’m the previous night’s rain and the continued overcast contributed to it. The majority of the day was spent relaxing and enjoying time with the family. The only exception was the hour or so I spent mowing the lawn. I did have a quick loop on the Tardis which allowed me to say hello to SJ and Brutus; I wish I could have got on sooner. We just returned from evening walk and are settling in to watch Rise of the Guardians. It looks like it could be an entertaining movie.
Jack – Even after the Yankees blew another lead, I’m still not worried. AF Ray summed up our situation well enough. Neither team is playing well right now.
dougdagrump – I hope you feel 100% soon.
Sayonara,
Joe
Good Morning from Blueberryhill..................
It is a cold 46 degrees. Foggy. Going up to 82 today with sunshine.
Today is a busy day. I have an errand to run early and a few chores to do. Then, a project to work on. Lunch and a nice nap.
Cheerios for breakfast on the dining car.
Y'all have a great Saturday.
Chuck
Afternoon all. Had early morning "summit" at Rolesville Elementary School. Was on early literacy. Had to give welcome. Then Wifey wanted to go to Lowe's.
Going to install [replace with new] two low voltage walkway lights she bought. Then mow grass.
This afternoon, we are taking a trip [about 60 miles one way] to place where we are having rehearsal dinner for Oldest wedding. Suppose to go and test the foods and wine. HUMMM
Have a good one.
Mornin' boys. Mornin' English. Pretty & 77 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Ordered tix for Thomas/Strasburg for the 17th. Wifey wants to take a ride today...I'm thinking Thurmont. Steaks on the grill later, than NASCAR race.
V8Vega - Actually, I'm a big fan of the tablet concept. Obviously, the text book venders will have to receive their tribute, but look at the money we'll save on bookbags,pens,pencils...
dougnotta - No one's panicking in Crabtown. Secondary simply got gassed from an entire half of 20-second no-huddle. Ravens should have sent out their wide receivers to cover for a spell.
Good morning all,
Just got on Coffee Pot and had to log in to post. Don't recall ever logging out. Do we have to do this all the time?
Just got one of those political E mails from a guy in our train club. Won't bore you with the details but I am getting weary wading through all this crap.
Hot weather still here. Getting old now. Dog days of summer must be here in September.
Looking forward to when I can run trains again. Think I am going to have to put in some kind of air conditioner in the garage next year.
TTOS train meet tomorrow. Think I will go as I missed the last one at TCA because I forgot.
Doug in Sandy Eggo, hope you are feeling better.
Same to you D. Baker
Went out to eat last night at one of those buffet places where you order your main entree and then go to the salad bar to serve yourself. Timing was perfect. I had just sat down with a big salad and the main entree arrived before I got there. Had to eat that first to keep it from getting cold and salad later. It was all good though because I was hungry.
Saw an article in the AARP magazine about former president Clinton's weight watching diet. It's all vegetables and no meat, not even chicken or fish. Had some kind of dish (probably from Africa) that I never heard of and a bunch of other stuff all prepared by the chef at some luxury appartment where he lives or works. Don't understand why the magazine would put out a diet like that to ordinary rubes like me. Can't even find the stuff. Hope they didn't have to pay for the article.
SPMan
Evenin' All !
Another hot one today, only got to 103*. Better than yesterday's 110*.
Fortunately most of our garage is at or below grond level so it does stay a good deal cooler than the ambient air. Spent a few hours in it this afternoon, started dragging out the halloween layout so I can get started on it. Got a lot going on between now and the end of October, the priority being the "BetterHalf's" surprise anniversary party on 10/12.
Well time to start thinking about some supper, later all.
P.S. Forgot to add if you're looking for a new flashlight:
http://videos2view.net/texas-light.htm
Older daughter's kids had their first soccer game ever today. The team won 11-2. The grandkids did well for their first game. Glad I went there instead of girls HS game. 25 shots on goal yielded one goal for a 1-1 tie. The team could/should be 4-3 and are 1-4-2 instead. Pathetic. Wife did arrange to have trees taken down yesterday. Glad to have that taken care of. Scored a lot of CD's and books at Half Priced Books today. Going to rest tomorrow.
Konnichiwa,
It's a great afternoon for relaxation today: it is overcast, cool, and rainy. We had Sunday school and church this morning. I read that PSU won yesterday, and there were also a couple of upsets in the college football world. The Yankees lost again to the Sox so I'm sure Jack is pleased. If I can keep my eyes open this afternoon I will do some reading.
SP Ray - I enjoy eating my salad after my main course. That is actually a common way for Europeans to eat their dinner. It makes sense for the reason you stated: the main entrée should be eaten while it's hot.
Mike C. - I'm glad the grandkids' game was able to cheer you up.
RedfireS197 Jack, I tried that program, but it just made things worse.
I tried that program, but it just made things worse.
Over on KVRAudio forum there was a thread about gearholics...setting up a music studio in my garage has turned me into one...
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/
Morning all not a lot going on here this morning. Got up early to wifes request as affraid buggy man might be out there so I tell her don't go out till later well the stray cats are looking for there food now. feed them later they will learn and be here then for it.
Any how need to go make some breakfast and I guess I need to take pics of my latest haul just for a 2037 engine lol. heck for what they have been selling for I got the rest for free so I'm ahead of the game. By time I'm done this will probably be a free haul of trains lol. As will sell most of it.
Hudson John may need you to look for something for me while your at york this year and thats the 4 doors for a 6530 fire fighting instruction car.
Talk to you all later
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Good Morning from Blueberryhill..............
It is a sunny and cool 67 degrees. Going up to 83 today with sunshine.
Today is an easy day. I plan on doing a few chores and then going down to the train room for a couple of hours of running trains. Then, I can have lunch and take a nap. Baseball this afternoon. Go Tribe.
Cheerios on the dining car for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Good Morning
Typical start to Western Fair here....kinda cool.....only 55 out right now going to 66 later on.
Got some things to catch up on at church later on,,,gotta get a move on...
Morning all. Off to Sunday School and then a Church meal. Later, shoot in all the rifles I had glass bedded and blocked. Have a good one.
Mornin' boys. Sunny & 79 here in the Mid-Atlantic region. Going out sailing this afternoon.
Yesterday, Wifey and I ventured out to Catoctin Mtn Trains, and I picked up a Railking 19th Century B&O boxcar. It's kinda a spartan offering in blackish-blue, but the lettering appears correct from the archive photos. On the plus side, looks at home behind my LCCA General. On the - side, it's a little heavy, and causes start-up wheel slippage. Either I'm gonna have to figure out how to lighten up the freight cars, or I'm gonna have to reduce grades on the next layout.
Stay foamy.
So much for resting. Fixed brake light on wife's van. Fixed light in wife's bathroom. Watered plants. Got haircut from wife. Busy day. Should be quiet at work tomorrow.
Evenin'
The crickets are singing, we had cicadas singing, and all what else...oh...and deep summer is coming back, by Tuesday we are up to 90 feeling like 108 again for a few days...
Got some more things rid of out of 'MY' studio space...so that was a plus....
Anyways...off I go doing a few things...have a good'un!!
Evening all. Zeroed 6 of my rifles and 5 of my two buddies rifles. Now I have cleaned 6 rifles. Time for a snack. Have a good one.
Ugh what a wasted weekend!!!!Friday night Christina and I got a stomach virus and spent the night between bathrooms (me) and bedrooms (her). Never did so much laundry between 1:30am and 3:30am! TheQ took it all in stride and never raised her voice or threw anything at me! We did get the dry cleaning to the cleaner yesterday morning (been wanting to get that done since February), but that resulted in having to clean the backseat of my car and Christina's carseat. Then it was home to rest and watch some football, then in the evening we went to run some ehrands (no further stomach problems), ended up at IHop for dinner/breakfast, then to the warehouse store. Then home.This morning we cleaned the house and after vacuuming I ran the carpet cleaner over some spots and the stairs. Then I FINALLY got the yard mowed... then sat down to watch Tennesee play football, the other team that was supposed to play evidently did not get the message. Then it was off to FiL's...I am not officially beat.OH - my father was clearing some downed trees in his backyard on Friday, after he was done and he was headed up the hill he slipped and fell and he was sliding down the hill he smacked his head on a rock. He spent the night in the hospital for observation because he had a mild concusion and apparently bruised a few ribs. He got home late last night and is doing somewhat better today... although I am sure he had a hard time watching said football game today...
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Good Morning from Blueberryhill.............
It is a cloudy 64 degrees. Going up to 84 today with a small chance of rain.
Today is a busy day. I have a few chores to do and then I will be working on a big project until Noon. Then, lunch and , hopefully, a nice nap.
Dining car is here with Cheerios for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Monday.
Morning. Wiley [Yorkie] to the groomer in neighboring town. Did get to the biscuit place for a fried tenderloin biscuit. Lunch with BB&T manager and then County Commissioners' work session. We are being recommended for a grant to complete a tail system.
Brent, prayers for your Dad. Seems you might be a "chip off the old block".
Everyone have a great week. My is busy right up to Sunday. Next week the same.
Dennis W., Pam was saying how she wished she lived closer to Kim. She really liked the visit with her. Maybe a visit in the future. A trip next year to the Gulf Coast for all of us to hang out.
Shake and Bake, get up and get moving. You are getting lazy.
Had a chat with RT last night. Had to drop off though as rifles to clean.
Later.
I had a pretty busy day at work today, although most of it was meetings and briefings. The five-mile run this morning was not that much fun as it is still humid out here. The rest of my week will be busy as I have much to get done as I prepare for a six-week work trip to Rhode Island. It's time for bed now.
Brent - I hope you, your daughter, and your father are feeling better.
Aloha from a steamy Chicago. Had a nice, quiet weekend with a nice play based on the movie '9 to 5' last night. Talked to some tree removers who are coming this week to get rid of the half-down tree and brush. Also taking advantage of the local pavers to get the driveway re-asphalted (if that's a thing) before winter. I'll cut the grass when the tree is gone. It's getting long but , inspired by Jack, I'm priding myself in making the neighbor's feel good about their grass in comparison. (It is probably fortunate my bride leaves for work in the dark and doesn't look at it closely.).I miss Jake Peavy. He was a good White Sock! The Bears did well this weekend.Chief, it would be cool to see turkeys out in the 'wild' - still waiting after 6 weeks for my FOID card.Brent, hope your dad recovers swiftly.Joe, wow, Australia would be fun to visit. Mike, I could go broke at Half-Price Books.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
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