Good Morning
Sunny out but kinda coolish here...supposed to only get to 50F.
Been kind of busy here the last few days. We had relatives over from wife's side and mine...at the same time. And they got along really well. And the springing little Spring hid the entire time, lol.
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V8Vega Wow I was the last poster 9 hours ago, well heres another one. Sat. 72 Sun.73 Mon. 75 The last time I was in CVS pharmacy I saw some what looked like 1:43 cars that I didn;t have but I am gun shy because I bought a 63 Corvette and a 65 Mustang there that are to big, a estimated 1:39 scale or something. So I was going there today and I brought one of my cars with me and showed it to the check out lady as soon as I walked in so she woulden’t charge me for it. I saw that the Mustang and 63 Corvette was the same as what I have and can’t use a 58 Corvette and a 56 T Bird was also to big. But a 55 Chevy station wagon seemed OK even with my comparison car I rationlized that they were pretty big cars. As soon as I got home and put it in with my other cars it stood out badly as way to big, so now I’m going to take it back.
Wow I was the last poster 9 hours ago, well heres another one.
Sat. 72 Sun.73 Mon. 75
The last time I was in CVS pharmacy I saw some what looked like 1:43 cars that I didn;t have but I am gun shy because I bought a 63 Corvette and a 65 Mustang there that are to big, a estimated 1:39 scale or something.
So I was going there today and I brought one of my cars with me and showed it to the check out lady as soon as I walked in so she woulden’t charge me for it.
I saw that the Mustang and 63 Corvette was the same as what I have and can’t use a 58 Corvette and a 56 T Bird was also to big. But a 55 Chevy station wagon seemed OK even with my comparison car I rationlized that they were pretty big cars.
As soon as I got home and put it in with my other cars it stood out badly as way to big, so now I’m going to take it back.
1/43 "is" too big for 1/48th scale . I run into that all of the time but it seems to be all there is out there. I like diecast 1/50th stuff. Works well with 1/48th and works out well with traditional smaller Lionel O scale stuff. I stay away from 1/43 trucks to. I have a figure I keep with me I call scale Gale. If it don't look right with her it is not right for me.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Good evening all,
Went to see Pitch Perfect 2, but it was too crowded so we went to see Mad Max. Good action flick. Not horribly gory, but not for kids either. Work was good today. Weather looking better and better for Sunday. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Re haircuts, I took my wife to the hair dresser yesterday and have noticed some men get their hair cut there too. Anyway, I needed one and decided to let them do it while I was waiting for my wife. It turned out good even if a little more than I normally pay but will probably go back to my regular barber next time. She needs the business. Senior hair cut with her is $16. A lot of places charge close to $20 now. They have to make a living. Not many male barbers around here anymore. Can't support a family on what they make unless they own the shop.
Been looking into day care venues for my wife if I need to go somewhere but most of them don't want to take short notice calls or work by the day. They want a regular schedule and minimum hours. I need about five daughters now and all single but I don't have any. Just two boys and they don't have much spare time.
later,
Ray
SPMan
Sunny and cool ....67F for a high here.
Picked up some topsoil and mulch for the front gardens. Got gardening on the old beak this fine day... Tonight will have another BBQ as well....next week is looking a bit warm up here.
Have a good day!!
Buckeye Riveter S.J. .... It costs me $14.00 to get my hair cut. Why do I pay so much? Could you give me a few hints to lower the costs? Advance appreciation.
S.J. .... It costs me $14.00 to get my hair cut. Why do I pay so much? Could you give me a few hints to lower the costs? Advance appreciation.
Mine runs $25 as I have hair to cut. Sir. J pay per hair. Why he gets a buy one get one free [only two hairs]. In fact, on the way to get mine cut at noon. Then pickup building supplies for Wifey's projects she wants me to do this holiday weekend.
Beautiful sunny and cool day.
Have a great holiday.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
TWENTY FIVE DOLLARS, for a hair cut?
Chief I will cut your hair for half that much including the taxes and tip.
Of course with all those free meals you can probably afford to pop 25 now and then.
S.J.
Good morning all,
S.J., I'm afraid the day of 50 cent haircuts is over. My oldest son gets his cut by his wife.
Our son who lives with us is off on another adventure with his girl friend. They are flying up to the bay area today to meet her parents.
No real rain yesterday. Got nothing but a drizzle. Took a ride over to local county park with a lake yesterday but it was late in the day around 4:00PM. They wanted $5 admission for seniors with only three hours of daylight left. I remember when it was $3 for seniors. Heck I remember when it was free before they developed the place. Fishing was much better then too. We just turned around and drove home. Didn't seem worth the effort.
Good Afternoon.
Got the topsoil and mulch laid in on the various spots needed around here...some of the plants got replanted as well.
Setting the BBQ up as we speak, or write, as it were.
Here we get ours done for around $15...or, if I really feel cost efficient I go to a hairdressing school and pay $5.
Nice day. Weather was good. Moved all the train items off the back porch in preparation for room addition. Was able to open all the storm windows for the first time in forever. Will be a mess for awhile, but nice when it is done. Went to a wedding this afternoon. Former boss's daughter got married. Outdoor ceremony and weather was good for that. The race is tomorrrow and looks to be a dry day. I hope for a safe, dry race with the good guys (or gals) winning. Probably will be the "Evil Empire" again. I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning from a cool and damp North Bluff. 58 heading to 80 later.
Yesterday's party went well and all had fun and food. The Gator got a workout.
Lexi spent the night and has already told me when she gets up she wants French Toast.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill..........
It is a beautiful day. 83 high.
Lots of races and ballgames today.
Y'all have a great Sunday.
Chuck
Morning. Being lazy. Will get moving in a few.
Weeded most of garden and poured a ramp up to big concrete pad. Had washed away soil from edge where we walk. Went to family night free movie.
Now I am trying to goof off. Wifey had projects but I keep reminding her I'm a vet and its my holiday.
Hope all have a safe and great holiday.
Frank, You Vets deserve a day off.
Raining the 20% they predicted.
Well Dan the some-day-maybe and his friend came out and shot the heck out of their guns. So much they finally dropped the tree that sits behind where I have then put the target.
We have been shooting at it for 11 years. It is down now. (I won’t go near that with the chain saw.) Dan's friend has this bad SIG 556xi with 40 round clips. I think they must of shot up well over $500.00 in ammo at $.50 each shot. I gave all of the brass to Jim next door to re-load.
Indy race was a sleeper till the end and ended better than many in the past. The winner Juan Pablo Montoya could not compete just like the Princess Sparkle Pony in NASCAR can't. Must say something about the two Venues. But Tony Stewart never got to the line first at Indy. Next up for today is NASCAR.
Lest we forget, those who we knew and the many unknown. May they rest in peace.
Have a great Memorial Day
The race was dry and safe for the most part. Penske won again but race was exciting and competitive. Sato shot himself in the foot....again at the start, but did make a nice recovery. Traffic both entering and leaving was worse ever. Victory Dinner is tomorrow night.
I hope everyone has a good day.
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY boys! "Chamber of Commerce" kind of weather in the Mid-Atlantic region. Lots to keep me busy around fifedom today.
Well, successfully handed off the oldest princess Saturday at sunset. She was the quintisential Barbie doll in her wedding gown. Wifey was her usual pretty hostess with the mostest, and the younger princesses were stunning. Family couldn't get over how Alexis has grown. The venue, Chesapeake Beach Resort and Spa, got huge thumbs up from all whom attended. The town of Chesapeake Beach (northern Calvert County) is somewhat a throw-back to what a seaside resort would look like a century ago. There's even a refurbished railroad station outside the hotel. Didn't feel like coming home yesterday, but once we did, my queen and I just felt exhausted.
Good Morning from Blueberryhill.............
Happy Memorial Day.
Thank to all the Vets.
Today is an easy day. Relax and watch baseball.
Y'all have a great Memorial Day.
Memorial Day 2015....
I couldn't find a flag.
I found one SJ,
Have a great Memorial Day!
Hope you all have a nice day off this Memorial day. It is still overcast here and cool but we'll take it. Hot weather will be here soon enough. Notice another neighbor near us has opted to tear out his lawn and install drought resistant desert type plants. Doesn't look too bad but I'd hate to see the whole street like that. I'm reminded of some plants we set out in the desert along the railroad track between L.A. and Yuma Arizona over 15 years ago to honor a conductor friend of ours who died on his train at that location. We put up a station sign with his name on it with company approval. However, I saw a photo recently of the location. The sign is still there but the plants are history. The nursery said the plants could survive in the Sahara desert but I guess they had never seen that part of the Southern Pacific Railroad.
Went to see Pitch Perfect 2 today. Good movie. Music is mostly good. Some rough spots there. Back to work tomorrow. I hope everyone has a good day.
Hello thereBeen MIA for a while. Busy at work and we spent the weekend camping with Daughter and family at Raystown resort. . Free WiFi was part of the reason it was $65 a night for camping. Haha the WiFi. Sucked. On the rare occasions I was able to get on I think dial up would be quicker. Fife.............glad to hear the wedding was a success. May they have a long and happy marriageBest move onPrayers for those in need and a special prayer for those tha made the Ultimate Sacrifice
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Morning all. Beautiful day out. 86 is going to be the high.
Worked on Wifey's projects all day. Did use small tiller on garden middles. Getting ready for a bunch of kids coming tomorrow AM for a garden lecture from Wifey and I do veggie gardening.
More projects and chores today.
No rest here Kev.
Sir J., you don't look like my "hair lady". You probably pay her $25 just to get to see her.
Prayers for Texicans. Hope the storms stop.
Out the door to work.
Aloha from a grey and humid Chicago where it might rain later. Had a nice long weekend. Spent a beautiful Sat. with a borrowed long pole saw and chain saw cutting back trees and brush. Sunday it rained and yesterday was off-and-on raining so didn't do much beyond listen to some baseball. It sure seems I save $ on haircuts not having much hair to be cut. Congratulations on the successful wedding, Fife. I have to do the same thing with my daughter in a few weeks.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Hi,
Just opened me eyes.
No plans. 70, cloudy, heading to 80 with 90% rain.
Watched WWII in HD on H2 most of yesterday between Honey-dos.
Wife only has four days of school left till summer break.
Was just walking in the woods. Counted another six dead Ash trees in the front of the house that have been done in by the emerald ash borer. Makes close to 50 or more trees on just our place over the last 7 years or so I have lost count.. Shame, they are some of the biggest and best trees.
Have a good one.
Oh yeah, my last hair cut was $6.00 and a $3.00 tip
Overcast, going into the 80s. Of course that includes a chance for storms. Chief for $25. I would want a haircut and a few drinks.
Banksie - Thanks.
cnw1995 - Most important ---> comfortable shoes. I went with Brazilian leather loafers.
#2 son arrived home last night after spending weekend in Bay Area.
Tomorrow is graduation day for our grandson in high school.
Did my bi-weekly watering this morning. Cool weather is keeping lawn green for now but when summer gets here, look out.
MTH is shipping my long lost ATSF Northern this week which has been in for repair for 6 months. Still cheaper than buying another engine.
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