Good Morning
We are having dull dull dull with a chance of afternoon showers here...high of 66 expected.
Yesterday was my getting things ready for the redo of the attic for Audrey. That meant finding even MORE junk ending up you-know-where, that's right...MY space. These extra 'things' came out of two...mmmmm....storage rooms we forgot existed up there. So, even more junk to haul off to the recyclers....
Today will be finishing off the prep and getting some supplies to start laying in a new floor up there....
BTW...does anyone know whether they found the cause of that fire in NJ?
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/
Fife--I was surfing through the channels yesterday afternoon and found the America's Cup regatta from San Francisco Bay. Knowing your love of sailing I thought you might enjoy tuning in or at least recording it for later viewing, it's absolutely amazing what the Kiwi's and the Americans are doing. Years ago (pre kids) we used to race every weekend on our Hobie Cat and loved every minute, I truly wish we could turn the clock back to those years, they were the best. If you have DirecTV it's on 220 at 2:30 CDT, or NBCSHD.
Jon
So many roads, so little time.
Good morning all,
Went to the Roaring twenties music festival yesterday. It was pretty hot and I had to walk a long way lugging a folding chair and ice box because the parking lot was full and I had to park in overflow. First time have ever had to do this. Seems like the event has become too successful. My wife decided not to come. Best decision she made all day. It would have been uncomfortable for her. I set through two sets of music from the band that my friend Larry plays in. I missed the first set because I was late on account of a traffic jam. I wanted to take in the other band also but I ran out of time. They also had a fashion show of women in flapper clothes and other twenties styles as well as dancers in period dress. Lots of things for sale as well. Of interest was old cars on display and a guy playing a wind up Victrola with old 78 records from the jazz age. Sounded darn good for the technology of the time.
I saw a woman who came with another friend whom I haven't seen in about 34 years. However we still remembered each other. Had a nice conversation with her. She was in a wheel chair and was still recovering from surgery. We are all beginning to look like walking wounded. Time marches on.
Hot again today. Hope air conditioner is working at church.
later,
Ray
SPMan
Good afternoon from beautiful Newport, RI!
It was around 2100 when I got to my lodging room last night and I was tired. I called the family and unpacked my things and was in bed by midnight. I woke up a few times during the night as my body was not used to the time difference yet, but I forced myself to sleep in until 1030. I went for some lunch at the galley and then picked up some groceries at the commissary. The weather here is amazing. I'm watching the Dolphins-Colts game right now. It is nice to be able to watch an NFL game at a normal hour. I contemplated driving up to Boston for the Yankees-Sox game tonight, but I think I will pass as it's a late game and I have an early start time tomorrow. Boston is about two hours away by car.
Dennis - That is neat about them having sushi. Unfortunately, I think I developed an allergy to shrimp and have avoided sushi now for about a year.
Harold - Thanks for the welcome and the info about the train store. I'll call them to see about their hours.
Don B. - I think the drive was worse than the flight, but that's just par for the course out in Japan.
Joe
Afternoon all. Busy day. Sunday School and then some errands. A few things to help the Wifey. Installed two new low voltage decorative handing lamps on a short post. Fed to park deer their corn in the feeder. Now off to the lake house.
BTW: Did NOT fall out of, on, under and on top of the steam engine. Rode lots of kiddies and parents. From 11:15 until 7:15 except for 15 minutes judging twice. Finally stopped about 4 PM and told them the steam engine was out of water. Went and got me a bottle of water and gurgled it down. Back on the train and away we went.
Off to the lake. Back Tuesday night just in time of Town Board.
Later
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Aloha from a cold and rainy northeastern Illinois - turned on the heat (!) for the bride. We can use the moisture. Worked all weekend at church. Watched some great football. Glad Joe is in the States even temporarily - and able to watch a little football. My bride was born in RI. I liked the highway signs that said 8 minutes to Massachusetts as soon as you crossed the border. Laz, Bears!
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Good evening all,
Filled 3 trash cans with sticks from yard. Been awhile since I picked up sticks. No mowing as still too dry.
Mike C. from Indiana
Good Morning from Blueberryhill.............
It is a cloudy and cool 64 degrees. Going up to 78 today with some sunshine.
Today is a busy day. Wife has some errands to run. Will be gone most of the day. I have some chores to do and some paperwork Will be busy until lunch and then, a nice nap.
The usual breakfast on the dining car.
Y'all have a great Monday.
Chuck
Aloha. Grey and cool but not bad. Saw my first winter coat of the season, complete with hat, gloves and scarf. It's still in the 50s and will probably reach the 70s. Sigh. Looks like a busy Monday. Nice, if too brief, TARDIS ride last night. Switched back and forth between the 49s game and the long NASCAR race - 11 hours with the delay - isn't that like they averaged 35 mph to complete 400 miles
ChiefEagles BTW: Did NOT fall out of, on, under and on top of the steam engine. Rode lots of kiddies and parents. From 11:15 until 7:15 except for 15 minutes judging twice. Finally stopped about 4 PM and told them the steam engine was out of water. Went and got me a bottle of water and gurgled it down. Back on the train and away we went.
Chief, Yelling at the Engineer isn't going to make the train go slower, Just hold on!
Off to the eye Dr this morning, (no risk of another cast, LOL )
Prayers for all those in Colorado!!!
Doug I too was watching both races, but lost control of the TV before NASCAR came back.
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Don
Last week it a was privilege to be able to travel in "Almost Heaven, West Virginia". I stayed overnight at Pipestem State Park.
Down the mountain is Hinton, WV where in October they will celebrate Railroad Days with the New River Gorge Train Rides.
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Don....What did I tell you? The Chief wears that Bunny Suit to all the big fancy functions.
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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Oldest daughter's kids lost 6-0 tonight. Granddaughter was goalkeeper and did make one save. Work was quiet. Cooler weather.
JoeD - Be careful up there! Those beantowners can smell out a Yankee fan a mile away!
Bayville, NJ
Life is what happens to youWhile you're busy making other plans - John Lennon
Good Morning from Blueberryhill............
It is a cloudy 46 degrees. Going up to 76 today with sunshine.
Today is an easy day. A few chores to do and then I can run trains for a few hours. "The Katy" arrived yesterday. It is a beautiful engine. I will try it out and enjoy it. Then, lunch and a nap.
Cheerios on the dining car for breakfast.
Y'all have a great Tuesday.
A sunny morning with the high of 68 today..right now we are at a chilly 43.....
Another busy day for us...got the tongue and groove 6" wide yellow pine wood for both my studio and Audrey's attic workshop space....
Got some things need done this morning..have a good day!!
Aloha from a beautiful Sunny Fall day in Chicago. Nice TARDIS ride last night. What a nice photo Buckeye!DonB, do they run the steam engine year round at Knotts or substitute the Goose? I was curious as my daughter was telling me what they do at Cedar Point after Labor Day.
Good Morning !
Doug, Typically after Labor Day the steam engine is only operated on week-ends, with the Goose operated on weekdays. Christmas Break the steam engine will be back on.
Buckeye, The photos are terrific.
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Don,
Probably West Virginia has some of the best train rides second only to California or Colorado. I have ridden the Potomac Eagle, Cass and New River.
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AF53 JoeD - Be careful up there! Those beantowners can smell out a Yankee fan a mile away!
Good Evnin' Y'all From Crystal Clear But Cold Taxachusetts,
It was 41 last night!!! Could it possibly snow by October?
There is comfort in knowing the constancy that is the POT. Who would have thought that this year's Boston Red Sox would go from last place to the best record in baseball after unloading three superstars in the off- season and their huge salaries (Carl Crawford, Alex Gonzalez, and Josh Beckett) and replacing them with guys we never heard of? These present players are playing hungry and playing for their jobs which is a novel idea today in professional sports.
Since my last post whenever that was, we picked up a female Doberman puppy to serve as a bookend to Maximus. Raven is 3 months old and a little holy terror. Piranha have nothing on her as she is a chewing machine and has more energy than the Energizer Bunny. Maximus likes her, but we have to keep a lid on their play because Maximus is a tad too big (and rough) for her and he likewise is very high energy. Presently I am sleeping on the couch as we are in the puppy housebreaking process..... which means when she has to go she has to go. 24/7. As bad as having a newborn, except at least with a newborn you can put a diaper on them.
I seem to be unable to find (on my smart phone) the POT preference settings which permit me to have the most recent post listed first. I can set this on my PC but not the phone. Consequently, I have to page through all of the month's posts to get to the current stuff. Any suggestions? Where is the preference menuu?
I gotta run. The puppy is chewing on my wife, and from the sounds of things she is not happy about it.
Before I close...... prayers for those who need them.
Later, gang,
Jack
IF IT WON'T COME LOOSE BY TAPPING ON IT, DON'T TRY TO FORCE IT. USE A BIGGER HAMMER.
Guess it's almost bedtime for you Easterners. Our weather has finally begun a cooling trend. It's still in the 90's but heading down.
Almost did not get around to reading the coffee pot today.
Buckeye, thanks for the train videos. Nice scenery on the New River Train.
Two of my train buddies, Larry and Bob both had birthdays yesterday that I was totaly unaware of until Bob told me this morning so I gave them both a belated happy birthday greeting. We are all about the same age in our mid 70's.
Ran trains this morning and played more Christmas music from tapes I made off the radio last Christmas season. Kind of gets you in the holiday mood early. Also goes well with trains. Gave my little WBB 4-6-0 ten wheeler a workout today pulling the woodside early passenger cars from MTH. Spent most of my time just clearing paths for trains to run since all my tracks are full. Have to be a juggler. Had to reposition about 5 trains to get to the one I wanted to run.
Got my reservation for my drivers license renewal and written test on Oct. 2nd. Tomorrow have eye doctor appointment. Might be timely if I need new glasses before I have to read an eye chart with the DMV.
Buckeye, if Chief was in that rabbit suit, then who was running the engine. His double?
Wife getting ready for meeting tonight with church organization so I will be cooking while she is gone. Got some ham in the frig and vegetables and taters to cook. Had Chinese take out last night and also for lunch today. It was good.
Been getting some photos and videos lately from friends on vacation. Makes me want to go too. One guy flew to London then took a cruise ship back to Canada and finished up in New York. Sounded like an interesting trip. They took a picture of an ice berg big enough to sink the Titanic. Made me think about that. I think they stopped some place in Greenland, then St. Johns. That was the last point of land that Lindberg flew over on this side of the Atlantic on his way to Paris on that historic solo flight of his.
Jack, The Sox's continuing run must be because of ex-Other Sox Jake Peavy! Welcome Raven!Buckeye, great video!
Good Evening!!
Buckeye, Your right, only I would say 2nd only to Colorado. I enjoy the scenery on the videos I've been watching as much as the trains!
I really like this picture! Got it a year or so ago.
Ray, To answer your question, I am certain that was Buckeye driving the train. I believe it was during one of his previous "raids".
Talked with Doug (San Diego) earlier today, had a real nice talk.
Got through the Dr visit regarding the growth next to my eye. Turns out that one is OK, but there are 3 other spots on the opposite side that needs to have a biospy ASAP. So that is scheduled for next Monday.
So till later....
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dbaker48 ChiefEagles BTW: Did NOT fall out of, on, under and on top of the steam engine. Rode lots of kiddies and parents. From 11:15 until 7:15 except for 15 minutes judging twice. Finally stopped about 4 PM and told them the steam engine was out of water. Went and got me a bottle of water and gurgled it down. Back on the train and away we went. Chief, Yelling at the Engineer isn't going to make the train go slower, Just hold on! Off to the eye Dr this morning, (no risk of another cast, LOL ) Prayers for all those in Colorado!!! Doug I too was watching both races, but lost control of the TV before NASCAR came back. 9
You need to go to the eye Dr. You are blind if you do not recognize the Chief as the Engineer. Especially since he just spent a week with you in LA County.
Home again. Off to the farms tomorrow AM.
Late post. Girls lost 8-0. My team lost 4-2. I played well. Busy day at work.
Morning all not a lot going on today. I remember replacing a liquid smoke unit back about 3 years ago and seem it was a little of a problem as couldn't get the one lead to stay soldered to where it needed to. so was expecting the same difficulty in do in doing a pill version so put it off till last night man was that a breeze think I had it done in about 15 minutes the worst part was cleaning the chamber out man was it built up. Put it back together and man it smokes great now. ( wanted to do this one as a pill as wanted to keep it original)
Not much else going on. Going thru my stock of trains and decideing what I really want to keep. man I got carried away lol. Well know the atlas are going nowhere as love those engines. I have 2 one is a Erie built FM and the other is a sd-40 I think lol Both are PRR in Brunswick Green.
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 60 degrees. Going up to 80 today with sunshine.
Today is a busy day. I have chores and a few phone calls to make. Then, I can have lunch and take a nap.
Usual breakfast on the dining car.
Y'all have a great Wednesday
Aloha from a grey and warmish Chicago. I enjoyed a good ride on the TARDIS last night. Spent much time on the computer after work 'fixing' things that needed to be done. Looking forward to iOs 7 today. I'm working up plans to replace the poorly made cupola atop Ivor's shed. I made the original out of cardstock and it's coming apart. Ideas welcome.
Good Mornin' Y'all From Crystal Clear Cape Ann.
Another low 40s overnight with 70 on tap for today. No rain in the forecast for a few days.
I am continuing my assault on the lawn renewal this morning with lime and a weed/feed. The spots of crabgrass are dying off as this lawn pest does in the Fall. With a good dose of the pre-emergent Halts (Scotts) in the Spring, that problem will be history. Even the bald spots are filling in nicely without seeding; and I will need to slice seed in the Spring only one 150 sq. ft. shaded area come next April/May. I get coupons from my local hardware store for the fertilizers they want to get rid of, including the stuff I will need next season, so I will be off to buy some later......like the Boy Scout motto says, be prepared. The only hassle will be keeping the puppy Raven and Maximus off the treated areas for one to two days.
Re the shooter down in DC......I simply do not understand why an obvious nutcase with a poor track record before his discharge from the Navy and the RI police warnings from a month ago went unheeded. So did his previous police entanglements with his discharge of firearms (shot up a house and a vehicle).
Do those in charge of checking this stuff out think that this type of person can remain in the investigation que until they get around to suspending or terminatng his clearances and access to the base? There is NO EXCUSE for this type of negligene, budget cuts and short staffing notwithstanding. HELLO!!!! Priorities and oversight are once again lacking in the use or misuse of our tax dollars......yet again. And the innocent pay a horrific, mortal price.
Later, gang.
JACK
rtraincollector Morning all not a lot going on today. I remember replacing a liquid smoke unit back about 3 years ago and seem it was a little of a problem as couldn't get the one lead to stay soldered to where it needed to. so was expecting the same difficulty in do in doing a pill version so put it off till last night man was that a breeze think I had it done in about 15 minutes the worst part was cleaning the chamber out man was it built up. Put it back together and man it smokes great now. ( wanted to do this one as a pill as wanted to keep it original)
RT........are you using flux when you solder?
cnw1995 Jack, The Sox's continuing run must be because of ex-Other Sox Jake Peavy! Welcome Raven!Buckeye, great video!
DougM.......you bet!!!! Peavy was a great pick up. Now if he can just remain healthy our starting rotation in the playoffs will be formidable with Lackey astounding the locals coming off of Tommy John surgery and with Bucholz looking sharp after a couple of months injured.. And thank you for the Raven comment. I am a tad sleep deprived working on the housebreaking with the little one. We have her on a precise schedule to avoid "in-the-house" snafus.
Buckeye......I agree with Doug. Great video! Thank you for posting it.
DonB......it sounds like your recovery is moving along quite well. I now think of you every time I go up and down the stairs so I won't do something similar to myself. Ladders too.
Pat......your email address is not working for me. Do you have me blocked?
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