Morning folks!
Partly sunny and low 90's today. Nice!
Spent the weekend with about 40 friends and neighbors. Had a great time and many adult beverages consumed. Taking it easy today.
Regards, Roy
Mornin' boys. Showers and 66. Another raid into the "free" state, this time to enjoy a family pool party, that otherwise I would've missed. I'm liking this being off lately. Stopped back down the boatyard and hung the "for sale" sign on the yatchett. Spent a couple hours working on the interior woodwork, the bilge pump wiring, and brought home the cushions to air out and clean.
V8Vega - I think West Marine is having a sale on rubber fenders. Glad you are ok.
Aloha. Spent the holiday weekend moving my daughter and son-in-law into their new apartment half a block from Wrigley Field during a Cubs home game. Successfully dodged tow trucks, ticket-wielding cops and drenching rain storms, as well as the drunken fans and got everything in. I love their old building - a century old three-flat that backs up to the Addison L stop. The train literally stops across from their deck. It is interesting that since it is level with the tracks, you just hear the electric motors spin up - no track noise. Anyhow, it is a hoot doing projects or even hanging pictures in the apartment - plaster walls against plywood backing on bricks. No insulation. Fourteen feet tall ceilings. Weird wiring. Hope you missed the tornadoes, Kev. Dennis, glad you are OK!HBD to your Chris, Don!MikeC, we have barely been able to cut the grass it is so wet out.
Doug Murphy 'We few, we happy few, we band of brothers...' Henry V.
Dennis, sorry about your car. Glad you were not hurt.
Good morning all, I got some disturbing news last week. They have found a tumor on my left lung. They are going to do a biopsy on it to check it out. I have had a bad cough for quite a while now and can't seem to shake it. Going to doctor today.
Went to traditional jazz concert Sunday and heard the Night Blooming Jazzmen. My friend Larry who retired from the band was asked to play with them in the absense of the regular drummer. The leader and cornet player is 93. He was in the hospital the night before and we were'nt sure he was coming but he did. He's a real trooper. Another old timer with a walker took a fall on the floor but I think he is OK. He was trying to do a dance step with a walker. I think the average age in the audience was about 80.
Thinking about selling my trains after I get enough strength to pack them up. Probably will sell to one buyer who can take it all if I can.
Have a good week, Ray
SPMan
Ray, Prayers for your biospy results.
Doug, we were okay here but the old home town Plainfield had plenty of wind damage but nothing like they have in the past. Marseilles is at 10.1" of rain this month and they are calling for 1.8" tonight. On top of 9.5" of rain from last month. A swamp!
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Ray - prayers regarding the biopsy
DougM - cool about the daughters apt!
Just back from grocery run. Grilling some steaks tonight!
Robmcc, Charles Ro shows the TIER 4 set as in stock, but I don't see any tracking info yet????
Dennis, My safe driver renewal came from the IL. DMV today for being a good boy the last 4 years. So all I had to do was plug in a pin number provided by them and give them $36.00 on line and I am good to go for 4 more years.
Hello there,
quite a weekend. Graduation party was good. Had dinner with a friend Sunday before heading to the Beach Boys concert. Turned out not a tribute but the real deal. Two of the original members, Brian Wilson and Mike Love, plus the rest band. Good show even though some of the music was to loud drowning the vocals.
Followed the concert with a nightcap and snacks at a local pub. Haven't done that in years.
Yesterday we did mass, two Memorial Day services, a visit with Mom and capped the day with 10lb of wings, a couple lbs of breast tenders and the usual picnic fare.
Fun was had by all.
Today did PT, gave blood, a couple of Mom errands and picked up grandson's jug. Turned out the machinist is the father of one of his teammates. He did the boring gratis. I've got to radius the ports so it doesn't snag a ring and put it back together. Bought a used pipe on the bay. Hope to get a little break in time before Saturday. Don't like to race on a tight engine.
Nasty storm with a tornado warning earlier this evening, nother one going through now, lot's o wind and lighting. Prayers for those dealing with floods and tornadoes.
Fife........the Yatchett gonna bring enough to get that day sailer?????
Ray.....Prayers for a good biopsy. Tough decision on the trains.
Best try to sleep.
Prayers for those in need
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Good evening all,
Long long long day at work that was much busier than expected. Mowed again taking the height from notch 7 to notch 6 ( lower height ). Result.... much longer mowing time and yard does not look much better. Situation with van is still unclear. Maybe tomorrow recount events of weekend..... I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
V8 Dennis, I saw the Sinatra house tour on Huel Howser tonight. I very close friend of mine did a lot of work restoring the vintage trains on Sinatra's layout. He was working for the late Paul Kirby who owned the Train Stop in San Dimas. Kirby is the one who built the layout for Frank. Of course he had some of his employees working on it too. They had a big write up about the layout in Classic Toy Trains a while back.
Re selling trains, I would have to get someone who will pick them up. I think some of them do that..
Ray
Ray I know there is one place in TX that advertises that they buy collections, I think in CTT, I would look for a place closer to you as either way your going to end up paying for them to come get them. Yes trainz will send you boxes to ship them but they then charge you how much it cost. I would contact some of the bigger hobby shops in your area that deal in O gauge trains and see if any of them would be interested. You need if you haven't yet make a inventory of all you have. Personally thou I would keep a couple of sets just encase I wanted to run trains after the trains are gone, Most likely they will not want a layout, but may want the structures.
Morning all. Been busy lately converting my garage into a trai room.
Hope all have a good day, hotter than you know what here
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Cloudy and rainy as usual.
Avoid selling to Trainz if possible as their reputation around here is like a minus five. Buying from them seems about average though. Foot then eye doctors yesterday. With blurry vision all afternoon it was a stay in evening.
S.J.
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Good Morning,
Made a trip to Riverside National Cemetary yesterday, purpose was to show visiting relatives where FIL was going to be interned. Was really beneficial, got a lot of details arranged.
Ray, Hope the biopsy came back with a lot of positive results! Sorry to hear your selling off your collection. As you know the resale value is always quite low. But remember all the years of enjoyment they have provided, and they wern't initially purchased as an investment. I don't really have any good ideas that you are not aware of. Milepost38/Arnies only goes about .10 on the dollar. And, Arcadia vendors are primarily wanting to make a huge mark-up. Its a tough issue to untangle for sure.
Dennis, Sorry to hear about the car, hopefully it will be recoverable!
Boy the weather this year has really been tough on so many people, even all the way up to this past week. Hopefully everyone here escapes any significant damage.
Again, I want to thank all for the kind and caring comments regarding my FIL, they really helped a lot!
Off to see if I can pass the Drivers License test today, and see if I can qualify for the federal ID requirements.
Take care all and stay healthy!
Don
Just finished yard work, and cooling off a while before I do a little dry-wall sanding.
Banks - I would trade for a smaller boat w/trailer. Wifey just don't want to pay any more marina fees (which will be going up next couple seasons). She enjoys renting a power boat, or jet skis, for a few hours, instead. No muss. No fuss.
SPMan - if you price them to move, they will. Perhaps invite a local 3-rail club over to "sample your wares"... Collectors are always looking for a bargain. Good luck, especially on the health issue.
A belated Happy Memorial Day...Spent the day doing Fire Dept. Color Guard duties from 0700 to 1100. A BBQ and fellowship with the family and it was quite good.
I must apologize for my absence, since my long breakup with my past GF, I have unexpectedly gotten involved with someone that has indeed taken my heart. We have a mulitiude of similar interests, the least of which our diecast collection is basically the same (same exact cars, to be clear). She also owns and maintains a 1973 Dodge Charger SE 440 Magnum, automatic. And, she is a Yankee fan.
I definetly want to get back to the layout building, and I will....the attic has become a bit warmer than usual and I am that close to finishing Spooky Town. Soon. Oh and yes, she supports the trains as well.......
The roadrunner goes in for major surgery Sunday night as the trunk floor is getting replaced. I should be without that for a week or so. Big show on Saturday, the Philadelphia Hot Wheels Invitational as the car was accepted to be shown.
I'll be checking back soon, work has slacked off and overtime has been nixed. And so it goes.....
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Evening folks!
Sunny and warm. Even a spot of rain, so all good.
Ray - you might check with your local TCA. the local TCA group here regularly announces train collection sales on the weekly email blast. You can specify that you are looking for someone to make an offer on the entire collection, cash before move out (or move out after check clears), and that the new owner if there is one needs to remove it in one trip so you are not dealing with a piecemeal move out.
Long but mostly quiet day at work. Weather allowed us to play tonight. Lost 3-0. Watched Jane the Virgin. Still not sure how the show will end. Van is DOA. Drove it to game tonight. Smoke again from under the hood, could smell the burning oil this time. Head gasket is $1500+. Van not worth that much. I hope everyone has a good day.
Good morning all!
Cooled off a tiny bit. Maybe some showers later. 80's
In coffee mode so far today. Trash day. See how exciting retirement can be!!!
MikeC - too bad about the van.
Thanks guys for the suggestions on selling trains. I'm a little premature on talking about it. It all depends on how my test come out and what my long term prognosis is. It really doesn't matter how the biopsy comes out on the tumor because they already know there are some cancer cells in the surrounding rib bones and even a trace in the liver. I will know a lot more when they turn me over to an oncologist. I had a sister with stage 4 and she lasted 6 years with a good quality of life for most of it. I hope I will get as much as she did. In the mean time, I think I will box up as much as I can and be ready to move it if I have too. Of course, I will leave enough to run on the layout.
Don B., I agree with your thought that I did not buy these trains to make money and I have got much enjoyment out of them. I think I got my money's worth. I am behind on old business on the forum. It sounds like you had some concerns about your family. Whatever it is, I hope it is better now. I will try to call you soon.
Hoping things work out for you Ray!!!
Don, how did the driving test go?
Had a Limited abdominal ultrasound examination this moring to look at my organs,,, Oh Joy. No food or drink after midnight. Was no big deal but I have not had one since 2011 and I have been having some gut issues? I think it is for comparison reasons mostly or to make sure my liver has not turned into a big leather bag.
Had Julie come out and mark the phone lines by the lane so I can install a lane gate coming into our place. Go figure the line is right where I want to place the stop post for the gate!!! Hope to set the main holding post tomorrow and once it is set and I have mounted the gate I will re-think where to put the stop post.
Just got back from parade in Everett Pa. Grandaughter was twirling
storms and rain last 3 days. Farming is way behind. Son is considering not planting corn at all due to high cost of seed and fertilizer, low price to sell and way to late to get a good crop. Hay is at its prime but no weather to make it..
Finished putting quad together today. Ran it a bit to get it broken in a bit. Pipe I bought due here tomorrow per USPS tracking.
Bed soon
SPMan Thanks guys for the suggestions on selling trains. I'm a little premature on talking about it. It all depends on how my test come out and what my long term prognosis is. It really doesn't matter how the biopsy comes out on the tumor because they already know there are some cancer cells in the surrounding rib bones and even a trace in the liver. I will know a lot more when they turn me over to an oncologist. I had a sister with stage 4 and she lasted 6 years with a good quality of life for most of it. I hope I will get as much as she did. Ray
Thanks guys for the suggestions on selling trains. I'm a little premature on talking about it. It all depends on how my test come out and what my long term prognosis is. It really doesn't matter how the biopsy comes out on the tumor because they already know there are some cancer cells in the surrounding rib bones and even a trace in the liver. I will know a lot more when they turn me over to an oncologist. I had a sister with stage 4 and she lasted 6 years with a good quality of life for most of it. I hope I will get as much as she did.
Ray, When the results come back on the biopsy check out this web site. You will find forums for almost every variety of cancer that exists. They have a great deal of valuable information from available treatments to oncologists in your area who specialize in your type of cancer. This can be valuable if you should need a second opinion. I have learned a lot from them. both those who have cancer and those that are their caregivers, mostly spouses.
https://www.smartpatients.com/communities
P.S._Forgot to say: "ignore Dr. Google". Vast majority of google responses don't know S**T from applebutter.
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Quiet day at work. Staying home tomorrow. Did some car hunting tonight. May have some results soon. Watched Izombie tonight. Not sure what is going on. I hope everyone has a good day.
Good Morning from beautiful 62°F Southern Ohio,
Man time is flying. It’s been almost a week since I posted. I’ve been busy at work and at home.
We spread 128 2cu ft bags of mulch around the house, re-hung the dining room light as bride decided she wanted a chain mount instead of a flush mount and working 12 hour midnights just drains you. Not much done on the layout. I won a Marx light tower that I’m going to add and just running trains to ensure plenty of clearance before I start securing the roadbed.
Time to get ready to go home and a nap.
May God bless you and your families
Jim
Mornin' boys. Clearing and 62 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. This will be a day full of honey-doos, as we are prepping Fifedom for Alexis's high school graduation tomorrow. Can y'all believe that? Grandsons will be here this weekend, so Wifey has been baby-proofing the house.
Bear update. Although we haven't had any "visits", neighbors had one in their enclosed back porch Wednesday morning. Wasn't aggressive; more like "can you help me out?" Another neighbor had a different bear (this one with ear tags) at her bird feeders, and another neighbor saw a cub. As long as I don't find one running my trains downstairs, I'm not too bothered.
Sunny and 83 predicted today
Not much to report so far. Doing some work on the boat - always fun, right? Had to pick a couple tools and transmission fluid.
Fife - congrats on Alexis' graduation!
Ray, Hope the biopsy comes back good. Might go to the train meet this Sunday, not sure yet. The family concerns were the passing of my FIL, it was a long and stressful ordeal for him and the family. But at least he is at peace and in a better place.
Kev, I DID pass the test, only missed 1 question, however I did fail the finger print process. They take the finger print and it is used for the obvious id verifications, and also tracking your process through the renewal process. When I got to the testing area, none of the computer stations would recognize my print. Called the technician over and he tried no sucess, then told me I had to do a "hard copy" of the test. The computer finally came up with a windows error on the monitor, go figure. Regarding your lane gate, I would recommend putting one post on each side of the lane. Hope your ultrasound comes back good.
Mike, Good luck with the car search. We have had great results with CarMax.
Jim, Those are awfully long days, you need to slow down.
Fife, Congrats on the graduation! Maybe the neighbors have more interesting trash than you?
Roy, I'm usually first out with the trash, one of my weekly highlights. Always interesting to see what doesn't last at the curb and picked up before trash guys even get here.
Spent a couple days working around the house, preparring for visiting relatives, then some time in the train room making sure all is working. FIL's arrangements are all coming together, and Kay and her Mom are doing great.
So take care all and stay healthy!
Quickie fly by.....
Fife - Conga's on the young one's graduation....just don't invite the bear.
SP Ray - Prayers for a good outcome and I would not rush to dippose of said trains. But, that's just me...
Prepping for the Hot Wheels invitational, need to pack real quick, get gas and head on out. Jenni will be stopping by and we will leave the Hemi car with the Princess's BF. That will solve their transport needs for the weekend.
Re-Registered the Hemi Wagon and the Road Star today, so I'm legal for another year. The roadrunner isn't due until 2020, the 50th anniversay of the 1970 Model Year, although it does turn 50 on 19 August 2019.
Heard there are no more Cal-Stewart meets ?
Fife, Gongrats on the graduation ! Now comes the expensive part, COLLEGE. :-)
Hello there, spent an enjoyable evening on the diamond in Hollidaysburg Pa. Lookn at old cars and listenen to the Fabulous Flashbacks play oldies. A few of Mrs coworkers came by. A good time was had by all. Mrs has 2 days left. The board accepted her resignation. She is looking forward to staying home but missing the kids already........
.Gonna be a long weekend. Drags Saturday and hillclimb Sunday .
Best get to sleep.
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