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Posted by Flintlock76 on Sunday, March 15, 2020 5:51 PM

Love it!

The best way to get through this flap is with a good sense of humor!

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Posted by cheapclassics on Sunday, March 15, 2020 8:00 PM

Good evening all,

Got federal taxes done.  Worked some more on puzzle.  Emailed my Norwegian soccer friend.  They are all locked in at home.  Must be bad there.  Was good to hear from her though.  Weather warmer today.  Drier as well.  Did not go outside at all.  I hope everyone has a good day.

Keep on training,

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Posted by dbaker48 on Sunday, March 15, 2020 8:59 PM

Good Evening,

Well California is leading the way again, ALL folks over 65 are now being directed "to stay home" (if they have one), all bars, pubs, etc., are Now being asked to close, restaurants are now required to limit seating to 50% of their previous capacity to accomodate spacial distanceing, all gatherings including weddings, parties etc., are being requested to be rescheduled/postponed for 8-12 weeks. Visitors are not allowed at nursing homes etc., unless it is life threatening, hospital visitation has been restricted to 2 persons per patient for 4 hours, AND MORE TO COME!  

I dont believe this is going to do much to reduce paranoia!  Guns sales have gone up over 300% in the past week.  Wow!

Wish I had better news, just thought their is another national debate scheduled, wonder how that will work without a live audiance.

Good luck all and STAY healthy!

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Posted by dougdagrump on Sunday, March 15, 2020 9:38 PM

Wish I had better news, just thought their is another national debate scheduled, wonder how that will work without a live audiance.

Don, You know it doesn't matter, the DNC is cookin the books for Biden. Hmm

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Posted by fifedog on Monday, March 16, 2020 9:09 AM

Mornin' boys.  Cloudy & 33 along the Patterson Creek cut-off.  I'm determined not to watch any news today.  Instead, I will concentrate on projects around the home, and in the train room.  I need to prep some electrical projects for the grandson to do, when he comes up next week for Spring break.  I want the youngest princess to finish my creek bed for me, so I can finish scenery in that section on move on.  Need to patch the wall that damaged when we installed the new hot water heater.

Have a nice day.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Monday, March 16, 2020 9:11 AM

Morning folks!

Raining on and off. Cloudy and gray. More rain on tap for next 7 days, predicting 3 in or more. 

it has been pretty cool here, cool enough that we had a fire going in the brick lined hole in the living room wall. The Ms was very happy!

Not much going on today. Just taking it easy. Stay well all!

Dougsnotta - I'll take a dozen eggs! Thanks!

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Posted by KRM on Monday, March 16, 2020 9:54 AM

Light snow falling on The North BLuff above Marseilles. Maybe hit mid 40s later. Gray and gloomey.

I guess a lot of kids went out to party and filled the bars over the weekend so now IL. is closing all restaurant dinning rooms and bars starting tonight, Drive up windows are okay. Schools are shut down as of tomorrow at least to the 30th and now they are saying maybe for the rest of the year. They are setting up E-learing clases.

A friend of mine and his wife that go to a big church both have fever and hacking for over four days now and still trying to get tested? They hope it can happen this week. Both over 65 years old. Most of the churches are now not open.

We are voting tomorrow and hope to find supplies when we go on Wed? Gas is now right at $2.00 or a little less.

 

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Monday, March 16, 2020 10:29 AM

I DON'T HAVE FASTTRAC!!!!!  GET RID OF THAT BLANK THE BLANK POPUP!!!!!

Good morning all.  52 and cloudy.  Sun will not come out.  No rain but damp feeling.

No County activities as scheduled due to cancelations.

Hope all stay well. 

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Posted by fifedog on Monday, March 16, 2020 3:09 PM

I fear the pop-up ads more than I do the Woo-han. Ick!

 

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Posted by dbaker48 on Monday, March 16, 2020 5:38 PM

Good Afternoon,

Yep, the hysteria continues.  I actually made a trip to Costco this morning.  We usually go once every 2 or 3 weeks, so thought I would just do it!  So I got there 30 minutes before the store opened, and out in an hour and half.  Not bad, and got everything I went for, so that was totally acceptable!  Couldn't get over the panic buying though, people are crazy.  

See that York has been cancelled, not a bad idea.  Especially when you consider the demographics of the attendees.  I know it would be a real disaster trying to schedule a trip or doing any traveling.  

Buckeye sure is doing a great job on the layout, its going to be awesome!

Chief, what are you going to do with all your free time????

Not much more to post, need to go and empty the rain gauge, suppose to get more all week.

Later.

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Posted by lion88roar on Monday, March 16, 2020 6:39 PM

Evenin' Fellas

WOW have times changed.

Made it to BWI today to get the kids and I enrolled in Global Entry program for our trip in June to Jamaica. Praying that is still on. Enrollment went rather smooth, so now just waiting for approval and our GE cards. Noticed the kids' passports expire next year, so now that is on the list of things to do when we return from Jamaica.

The kids wanted to paint one wall in each of their rooms. We bought their paint last weekend and yesterday we spent some time teaching them how to properly paint. Both rooms turned out nicely... now to put them back together. lol

Christina's Room:

 

 

Matthew's Room:

 

 

I have to paint the trim around the new front doors and paint the new back door (had to be replaced due to damage from the build).

Can't remember anything else I was going to say... lol


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Posted by wrmcclellan on Monday, March 16, 2020 7:48 PM

Brent - Thumbs Up

Regards, Roy

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Posted by KRM on Monday, March 16, 2020 8:59 PM

Spmething for you guys with kids,,,in these times.

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Posted by sir james I on Monday, March 16, 2020 9:51 PM

The grocery madness continues here. If all else fails plan B is my OGR magazines.

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Posted by Banks on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 6:34 AM

Hello there,
 Been neglecting to post.

PA shut down at midnight last night. The world is crazy. Seems like everyone is afraid to go without TP. Bottled Water is 2nd on the list.  Panic buying hit here too. So far it hasn't taken the stores long to restock. Mrs and I did buy a couple gallons of milk and put in the freezer along with flour and yeast for the bread machine. Got a freezer full of meat, lots o stuff in the fruit cellar and 6 eggs a day from the chickens. We're good for a long time.  If it gets real bad there's 3 cows in the barn.  

  Other wise a decent week. Mrs is still moving kinda slow, fear she may still have pneumonia. Made some more progress on the bathroom redo and did some spring pruning.  Looks like the groundhog was right. Crocus are about done, daffodils are blooming trees look ready to open leaves.

  Found out last week another tooth is cracked and needs pulled. O joy, at least it's on the other side of my mouth. Comes out April 6th.

Someone mentioned York is cancelled. Checked the Eastern Division website just now, says they're still considering it.

88........the kids look GREAT!

Best get on with the day


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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 7:37 AM

Mornin' boys.  Cloudy and 43 (no NASCAR) in the Potomac Highlands.  Will head to office after while to handle some on-going business, but that's about it for the RR.  No complaints, as we didn't want to bring folks from outside the region.  However, news is saying patients may be brought to Cumberland from other areas in Maryland, which will shove the whole camel into the tent, so to speak.  Concern for middle Princess.

Looks like YORK ain't happening, as it would be a target rich environment for the Woo-han.  Might paint some --> --> --> in the family room, and have Wifey yell at me when I go the wrong way.

I'm certainly LUCKY that I have you all to banter with.

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Posted by wrmcclellan on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 9:54 AM

Morning folks!

Cloudy again but a bit warmer. Seems we will get a few days close to 70 and then 50's for the weekend. The rain chances continue and we are on track for 3.5 in+ through next weekend. Very soggy here...

Saw that Eastern Div was going to make an announcment first week of April but based on some comments I have seen, I went to the York Cty fairgrounds (yorkfair.org) and the York Expo center websites (yorkexpo.com) and both say the same thing, all events are 'temporarily suspended' until May 10th. 

Yesterday spent the afternoon repairing a security camera that had quit working. Tested the camera and it was not working well, but not working at all on the cable. Found the cable was bad (voltage at 1-2 VDC vs 12 VDC) and that required crawling around in the attic over the garage. Also replaced the camera. Not pleasant for this old guy, but at least it wasn't too warm.

Mrs got results of her post op regular doc visit and testing. Her white blood cell count is below what it should be so we have to sorta self quarantine since her immune system has not recovered from the surgery. She is doing great but total recovery is still months away.

Sister and BIL should be on their way back from Buenes Aries. Warned them about the US Customs/TSA lack of staffing disasters at the airport. Told them to make sure they have snacks and water for the possibly 3-4 hr wait.

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Posted by dougdagrump on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 10:55 AM

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Posted by anjdevil2 on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 11:02 AM

Good Morning!!

I have turned off the news and was watching Chicago PD, seems like I can't find Chicago Fire anywheres....LMAO!!

The news is so tragic it's pathetic.

Mom is doing better, my allergies have kicked in so my head is clogged.  

I'm 1/2 mile away from my layout so I can't work on it and that sucks.  I may have to bring my projects here.  I have been told to cut down my overtime, my guys are on from 0700 to 6 PM 5 days a week and I cover 0730 to 5 PM.  So, I guess I'll have to limit my hours to 730 to 430 PM.  Oh well, such is life..... Bang Head

Raining an 40ish today, Jenni is taking the Princess to get her taxes done while I work.  She is still upset and tired over her Grandma in law passing.  Very sad.

Back at it, will check back later or when I can!

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Posted by KRM on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 11:40 AM

Went to vote today at 10:00AM and I was #17 and Sandra was #18, WTH? Huh? No lines there.

 Nice out, bright sun and low 50s.  Cool

Just saw the POTUS on TV saying that stores were being stocked like never before. I got to agree with that, I have never seen them so empty! Laugh
DougDG your lucky to have that room! Wink

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 1:04 PM

I've got a pack of little peoples I was going to put on the layout today, but with the calls for "social distancing" I think it's better if I put that off.  Can't be too safe, can you?   Wink

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Posted by lion88roar on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 1:20 PM

KRM

Went to vote today at 10:00AM and I was #17 and Sandra was #19, WTH? Huh? No lines there.

 Nice out, bright sun and low 50s.  Cool

Just saw the POTUS on TV saying that stores were being stocked like never before. I got to agree with that, I have never seen them so empty! Laugh
DougDG your lucky to have that room! Wink
 



Stocked with what???? Air? But we can't breath the air because its CO2 concentration is too high... guess we're all just going to die.

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Posted by lion88roar on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 1:23 PM

fifedog

Might paint some --> --> --> in the family room, and have Wifey yell at me when I go the wrong way.



Fife
I have send you a couple 'helpers'



 

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Posted by Banks on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 2:11 PM

88.....Great Pics!!!

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Posted by KRM on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 2:39 PM

Flintlock76

I've got a pack of little peoples I was going to put on the layout today, but with the calls for "social distancing" I think it's better if I put that off.  Can't be too safe, can you?   Wink

 

Build a bigger layout. Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by Flintlock76 on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 3:30 PM

I WOULD, but I've got no room!  Crying

Man, I envy you guys with basements!  Next house, definately!  

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Posted by fifedog on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 4:37 PM

88 - If they work for Skittles, they're hired.

Dougnotta - That made me chuckle.

Being a former First Responder, I fear for the guys and gals who are going to have to deal with this mess.  The resources will be pushed way beyond their limits, and not by those who will legitimately be affected.  It will be those hapless souls who "think they might" be affected, and demand everyone stop and tend to their needs.  And, they are usually the ones who hoard the tp, so that alone will tell you what Emergency Services are up against.My 2 Cents  

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Posted by lion88roar on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 5:24 PM

fifedog

88 - If they work for Skittles, they're hired.

 



Christina will work for anything containing sugar.

Matthew dislikes sugar, but will work for a few bowls of SpecialK (yes he is strange).

You may regret paying Christina in sugary foods though. Surprise

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Posted by ChiefEagles on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 5:50 PM

Here.  All I say until popup stops worrying me. 

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Posted by KRM on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 7:38 PM

Flintlock76

I WOULD, but I've got no room!  Crying

Man, I envy you guys with basements!  Next house, definately!  

 

Flintlock, our first two houses ( the original & the replacement after the 1990 tornado ) had no basement because we were 300' from the river. I knew I was not going to move any place again without a place for our layout. Wink

 Brent, kids are so much fun at their age,,,enjoy.

 

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