Morning/afternoon all!
Watching Daytona qualifying - season starts next weekend (Chuck!)!
Mid 30's again this morning/today. Cold, gray, and wet/drizzling. Rain continues tomorrow.
Mid 50's to low 70 and back to 50's next week. Hopefully some sun.
Regards, Roy
Good evening all,
Everybody made it today despite the weather. Just a mess. It was a nice day with lots of visiting and games. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Good evening all, went to TTOS meet today. Lots of stuff in the auction but I left early.
Chief, those oysters and catfish sound good. They are selling oysters in the shell sometimes here in the super market but they are awfully small. They are probably from the Pacific as well.
Saw an old movie with Willie Nelson last night. "Honey Suckle Rose" Hard to belive that came out in 1980. Where did the time go? Simple story but the music was good in parts.
More rain today but not constant. More like showers.
Have a good week all,
Ray
SPMan
Chilly rain. Off to Town retreat in foreign country. Chapel Hill and UNC.
Have a good one.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Mornin' boys. Frozen precip and 30 along the Patterson Creek cut-off; enough to cancel county schools today. I plan on spending time in the train room again. Spent time there (in between watching NASCAR) yesterday spreading some ground foam, and boring out the old tunnel portal from my previous layout (remember that piece of hickory Brent?) to fit a new place. We'll see how it looks when I place the buildings back on.
DJSpank - try ICY HOT medicated pads. Cured me after two applications. And yes, you will smell like Walter...
Cloudy @ 26 degrees. We just finished clearing 3 inches of lite snow from overnight. Guessers are forecasting doom and gloom for tomorrow. Snow, ice turning to rain. Our club meet went very well with a live feed to Facebook for awhile, lot's of positive comments..
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
KRM Sturgeon-Phish 88 - NICE!!! Take lots of pictures during the building process, especially what is in the walls before the sheetrock goes up. Also my . Get an extra set of prints. Figure out where you want things like towel racks TV holders, TP holders, coat racks or anything else that you will want to attach to the wall. Then "before drywall" put backer 2x4s or 2x6s between the wall studs so you have meat to drill into and attach those items. Then measure it out and put those measurements on the extra prints so you can place those items and know you will not be trying to ancor to just drywall.
Sturgeon-Phish 88 - NICE!!! Take lots of pictures during the building process, especially what is in the walls before the sheetrock goes up.
88 - NICE!!! Take lots of pictures during the building process, especially what is in the walls before the sheetrock goes up.
Also my . Get an extra set of prints. Figure out where you want things like towel racks TV holders, TP holders, coat racks or anything else that you will want to attach to the wall. Then "before drywall" put backer 2x4s or 2x6s between the wall studs so you have meat to drill into and attach those items. Then measure it out and put those measurements on the extra prints so you can place those items and know you will not be trying to ancor to just drywall.
https://brentsandsusanspicutures.shutterfly.com/
Cloudy, just above freezing and drizzling rain today. At least it is not putting a glaze of ice down.
The robotics team is into crunch time. There is only about a week and a half of build time left before we put the competition robot in impound. In addition to the competition robot, we are building a second identical robot so that the drivers can practice and we can continue development.
About all for now.
lion88roar If that were an option, but unfortunately it is not. We get to do a framing walk-through and at that time I will mention it to the builder. We aren't involved in the actual construction, anything additional we have to pay $$$ for.
If that were an option, but unfortunately it is not. We get to do a framing walk-through and at that time I will mention it to the builder. We aren't involved in the actual construction, anything additional we have to pay $$$ for.
Brent that is nuts!! I did not say pay for it I ment you do it. It is your house, just tell the builder you are going to do it before drywall. I just told our builder I was going to do it and he said fine. Not like that guy was not milking me enough already. But then this house was not my first rodeo having done one after the tornado in 1990. JMHO, If they won't let you put in backers yourself then that builder is BS.
Can't hurt to ask.
A few flakes and the same crazy weather report for tonight and tomorrow as SJ's. Looking at it we should be fine,,,DougM,,Not so much!
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Happy Monday!! ok, not really....Saturday spent time up in the attic, cleaning and condensing, in one of the boxes of track I got, found 4 sheets from the NY Post from November 1959!! It's pretty dirty, I'll look at it later, but it is pretty beat up.Found more Fastrack and O-27 track, and got them separated. Vacuumed the upstairs and then downstairs, laundry and all got done as usual. I found the 4.5V Lemax Adapter and plugged in the Starbucks and American Light and Power buildings, they are pretty cool. Also started a box for my street lights, so that I can find them when I need them. Trees....wow got a lot, looking for more, always!!Sunday took the BF to work, after a restless sleep, ran to Wawa for a coffee and some Sizzlies and back at it. Mounted the Bi-Fold door to the kids room which the Princess has been asking for, so that got completed. Watched the Devils beat those Hurricanes from Raleigh 3-2 in regulation, saw the crybaby/Mr. Bad Earnhardt impersonator Johnson spin the field to win the Clash (no Mopars, Still!!) and saw 1 round of the Winternationals-rained out until today!So I FINALLY got the train board out of the basement and home (by myself) and waited until the BF got home. And it won't go up the small stairs!!!! So now I need to cut this----again!! the cut won't be so critical, but will need to get it re-supported and reassembled. I'll be stopping by the HD again for a short piece of plywood and a scrap 2X4 and after dinner, I'll make the cut and get it upstairs and installed. Might be a late night. Tuesday and Thursday I have meetings and Friday and Saturday I have classes, so there will be minimal work being done. Got 1" of SNO-HIZIO and 4" at work, so already I have wet feet. SOUTH Jersey gets more snow than CENTRAL Jersey? WTF?? I did see Keith had passed and left something on his Facebook, as his brother had posted it. Looks like his niece has started a GoFundMe account for his funeral expenses. OK Back at it, snow and scans, I'll be lucky if I don't slip and break a hip....
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
Going to Akron tomorrow for a lunch. We are to have rain and flooding after three inches of snow. This is a busy week.I have been working on the design of the new layout. I'm working on a three level track crossing. I have room to create grade tracks of 2% and it get it way up in the air. I am going to need more track. I may be making a raid to the box in Roseyville. I plan to use the L-girder system again with foam board. Can't help myself.
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
TCA 09-64284
Very quick post as internet flakes in and out at the drop of a hat. Very quiet at work. Finished analysis of one problem. Up to someone else to fix it as I have no capability of doing anything in that regard. Did go for a walk at noon. Just dreary out and was very foggy on the way in this morning. Ugh. I hope everyone has a good day.
New Legacy N&W Y6B running with long coal train.
Mornin' boys. More frozen precip in Allegheny region. Maybe I'll run my new-to-me Allegheny... Need to get to office, but hoping to do so when temps rises.
Chief - Good looking machine.
anjdevil - You're bringing back chilling memories of me trying to move some of my former railroad to the new Fifedom. While building the new layout, I built it in modules that I made sure fit through the door frame. I recommend using pre-cut 1x1 pressure treated deck stanchions for legs.
KRMlion88roar If that were an option, but unfortunately it is not. We get to do a framing walk-through and at that time I will mention it to the builder. We aren't involved in the actual construction, anything additional we have to pay $$$ for. Brent that is nuts!! I did not say pay for it I ment you do it. It is your house, just tell the builder you are going to do it before drywall. I just told our builder I was going to do it and he said fine. Not like that guy was not milking me enough already. But then this house was not my first rodeo having done one after the tornado in 1990. JMHO, If they won't let you put in backers yourself then that builder is BS.Can't hurt to ask.A few flakes and the same crazy weather report for tonight and tomorrow as SJ's. Looking at it we should be fine,,,DougM,,Not so much!
While I agree with you, we're talking about an active construction zone. I am not a licensed contractor. I will be able to walk through, I do not know about actually doing work.
This was something I was going to ask during the pre-construction meeting with the building supervisor, and due to time, I forgot.
The thing that bothered both TheVPQ and I was we were not able to walk through a model of the home. We did get to walk through another home owner's house, but it appeared they were still moving in - or not settled - so we weren't able to get a good feel for things. We are hoping we will be able to be more thorough when we do the framing walk through and then the pre-drywall walk through.
The buiding supervisor recommended bringing floorplans, tape measure, camera, and video camera so we can take all the pictures and measurements we want.
I will also be talking to the electrician about wiring because I don't want 300 switches. I won't need them. I want to go with a Smart Lighting using LED bulbs so I can walk into a room and say 'Turn on living room light' or whatever and when I am in bed, or out of town, I can turn on my phone and make sure the lights are off or the lighting sequence is active. The new house will not be as remote as our existing home, so the security system is going to be critical. We'll actually be very close to two major road intersections and only 4 miles off the interstate.Just waiting for them to dig the hole now... then the fun begins.
Good morning,
NICE Chief, why I have small curves so I can't spend that kind of money.
32 degrees heading to 33. Everything is covered with a thick coat of ICE. That was not called out in the weather report I saw. This afternoon they are calling for 50mph winds. That should play he!! with the power grid!
Brent, Good luck with the build out. It will be a trip. I did ours on off hours not when it was an active construction zone. This place is now 12 years old and I am already replacing switches.
Hello there,
Mrs is home. 4 or 5 inches of snohio overnight. Was sleeting when I left the dogs out. Freezing rain later.
Sunday was a good day. Mass, a trip to Sam's, and a great Pot Roast. Then got the rest of the coal in. It wasn't froze as hard as I feared. Yard seemed hard so I used a Gravely to back the trailer to the window leaving small grooves that the frost will fix. Mrs helped me get the ashes out and enough wood in to last a week or so.
Spent Monday doing house husband stuff and working on Tahoe. Still no go. Next is checking the input to the anti theft module.
88......what Kev said. You may not have much time if they're schedule is short.
You jumped in while I was typing. You should be able to do it on evenings or weekends.
Best get on with the day.
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Jumping in with Detroit area weather. A little snow durning the night has turned to freezing rain going to rain later and then back to snow. It's 30 degrees then maybe to 38 so they say.
Messy damp day at 43. SUPPOSE to go to 60. ?? Cooler tomorrow with highs in the 50's.
Errands today. Load Valentines cards for Grands with $$ and mail. [Wifey doesn't have cash on hand. ]
Fifey, post us a picture of your engine on your layout.
Fife - Actually, at this point, it'll ALL be modules......
It's the legnth that's the problem and I can't get around the corners to go up stairs and it's totally maddening. I'm not that good with wood, cars I can handle, this wood thing makes me nuts.....
I have the 1X3's upstairs and everything is ready to go, just need that table up there. ONCE the table shows up, I'll get the foam, but not before. It is a little tight up there, but I just want the room to work. Maybe Sunday I can get this part completed. Friday night and most of Saturday is Incident Command 200, and I need to take this. Meeting tonight and Thursday, and since my other Trustee is on a short vacation, I have to take the lead for the bills and reports for this month's meetings. So it'll be a long week...lol.
Just got an e-mail we are on manditory 9 hour work days, however, I've been doing 9.5 to 10 5 days a week for a couple of months. Looks like I'll be coming in earlier to make them happy, or happier...
Raining and I will guaruntee it will freeze tonight, making for a hockey rink tomorrow morning.
Gotta get back, more work awaits!!
As I figured would happen today,,,,,,,,,we have been on gen-set power for over 2 hours now. Took a drive and one of the main feeders about 1,2 miles to the west has both lines across the road. It sucks out there wind, snow and cold. There were three trucks sitting there but no one out of a truck. Must be waiting for the line to be cut so they can do the splice.
Working from the lap-top. Have not been on it for over a month.
Rich, I am with you on wood verses cars.
Seems like all our software is held together with bailing wire, duct tape and twine. Touch one piece and something gets fouled up elsewhere. No cases for 4 days and over 10 in one day. Go figure. Radar at noon shows no precipitation for miles and we go outside for a nice outdoor walk and it is drizzling. Does anything work anymore anywhere? At least had a nice meal tonight. I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all
Nothing to report. Hope everyone is doing well. Been cleaning up the room where the Chinchilla was so I can store some trains in there. Rather have the little guy back.
Trying to update my avatar since 2020
MartyE and Kodi the Husky Dog! ( 3/31/90-9/28/04 ) www.MartyE.com My O Gauge Web Page and Home of Kodiak Junction!
Kev - I can build cars, wood.....yeah, ok, we're on the same page....
MartyE - Yeah, I understand that. My companion, Smurf the Cat, is older and a supervisor. He's always checking my work, or sleeping......big furry ball of mush he is.
Suns out, but very windy, snow and slush is melting and talking about 60 on Friday, and that's fine.
Not much else, Meeting last night was quick and done by 8 and I fell asleep on the couch by 10.
Monthly meeting tomorrow night. Hope that is just as fast.
Afternoon All,
A quick pass through. Another blah day here. Been following the NKP 757 Berkshire journey from Strasburg PA to Bellevue OH.
Marty- Belated condolences with your dog. :(
Rich - I had the same problem when I was living in a townhouse years ago. My 4x8 plywood quickly became a 4x6 in order to fit down the basement stairs.
Brent - Hopefully your builder will be accomodating. I think sometimes they forget who is working for who!
Have a good one and prayers.
Rob
Home from busy early day out. Relax now.
54 and sunny.
Solved most of Tuesday's problems. Very windy on walk today. I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Evening from a windy 30°F Southern Ohio,
Remember it is Valentines Day!
The Marx set was delivered Monday and needed a few repairs. Repairs done and it runs nice.
I’m still cleaning track for the layout. I should be placing it down by the weekend. The rainy weather does provide reason to work on trains instead of doing outside work.
Kev - Gotta love having the genset when you need them
Rich - We are about at the same point with our layouts! Fortunately my sheet material is already in place.
Brent - May your build go well. I believe when respectable contractors see a client is attentive and knowledgeable of what is going on the quality of work improves, especially with progress photos.
May God bless you and your families
Jim
Romance on the Rails tonight.
https://www.facebook.com/WMSRailroad/videos/304414266927428/
Very good Fife. Sunny and 59. Going into the mid 60's.
Lunch meeting and errands.
Got air fryer and Wifey getting laptop for Valentines.
Red Robin tonight [her request].
Have a happy Valentines.
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