Everyone must be sleeping in this morning.
Bob Keller
Thanks Bob!
Been enjoying the warm weather. Waffles on the porch yesterday for breakfast and grilled chicken for dinner. Sat out and enjoyed the evening.
Helped neighbor with his new pressure washer. The wand would not screw into the trigger/handle. The male O ring fitting on the handle was approximately .001 larger than the receptacle and would not go in (distorting the brass end on the male fitting). I took it apart and chucked the parts in the lathe and turned off about .002 plus chamfered the receptacle. Works great now.
Regards, Roy
Hey Bob,,, but what is for Breakfast this month???
Another nice day today.
Things are spilling over into the smaller towns around here. Burning police cars in Aurora and Elgin and well as breaking into stores in small towns like Oswego. My boy works in the city and is having a hard time getting 9mm Ammo. I told him that started with the COVID-19 thing. It is nuts out there! The police are just watching it go down. Can't say I blame them.
Stay safe gang.
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Bob Keller Everyone must be sleeping in this morning.
Hey man, I'm retired! But I DO get up by 8:00 whether I need to or not!
Unless "Mr. Bladder" gets me up sooner.
Thanks Bob. Sat up watching the rioting in Raeligh. New lame Mayor thinks her job is a social event. Whines. Finally a curfew. Other cities had curfews and no problems.
Bob, please add the years [16] to your new pot or they get lost. Thanks.
Service mower and mow.
78, low humidity and sunny.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Sun and 70s today.
Hi Bob.
A busy week as my wife is going in for surgery on Thursday. Of course we are praying for cyst and not the C. I gave Da Chief a 24 hour warning but I guess that easy chair puts him to sleep.
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
Happy June 1st HEY BOB!!! and Thanks for turning on the Coffee Pot!!I am wupped today, spent the night with Jenni, Trenton was on fire last night. Jenni was 10 miles from the major incidents, it would appear, based on the police scanner, that the Quakerbridge Mall (north of Trenton) was being targeted, and those scoping out the mall were either detained or arrested. The Lawrence and West Windsor cops were on their game last night.
Trenton, being the sewer hole it is with the corrupt politicians and very high crime rate, the protesters/looters/criminals set fire to a few buildings and cop cars then broke into a couple of Pharmacies - some being in what was the Italian section...back in the day, this would have never happened, they would have been shot a disappeared....I'm just waiting for the complete update....I knew there was trouble as the outer Hamilton Twp. fire companies that border on the city were pulled back and all the trucks were evacuated from their houses. Finally got to bed at midnight, up at 6 and back at Mom's for work.The good news is that I have resurrected the Marx M10000 set Jenni's friend wanted to get repaired and it runs like a champ!! Got some brass #6 X 2" screws for the car set and a 3/8th" screw for the cab and engine. It had been painted red, I used a magic eraser on it and it shined up pretty good. I might be able to get the paint off and reveal the lithography, but it's not mine, so it'll go as is. I'll need to find a Marx steamer without an engine, I resurrected the 2nd engine and that runs well. The owner has an assortment of cars which I also cleaned and lubed. Marx had some really strange couplers.....So, once I can fine the steamer body, I'll get it all assembled, give her some O27 track and an inexpensive transformer ( I have a bunch) and her Grandfather's train will run anew.RT sent me a surprise on Saturday and the will go on the layout. Thanks, RT - I have a firehouse just for that...lolOther news is that I got Jenni's art station up and running for her, she had 10 commission portraits to do, now she can get started.NJ State Fireman's Convention in Wildwood has been cancelled and I am not happy about that at all. This is my vacation that they have cancelled, so Jenni and I are planning some trips to the Horseshoe Curve, PA Railroad Museum and Lancaster to see my God-Daughter and her kids. Maybe we'll take a run to York on that Friday as she is off on Fridays. I have 115 hours of vacation time......
Maybe it's time I visited Fife--------lolSunny and cooler today, I was on the bike since Saturday (when it was 85F) and the 40F ambient temp froze my fingers this morning. Time to start the madness - let's see if business keeps on coming....
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
ChiefEagles New lame Mayor thinks her job is a social event. Whines.
Well, there you go. If nothing else the last few months have shown there's elected officials who perform OK when everything's going right, but reveal themselves to be inadequate when things go wrong, and especially very wrong.
Hey, our military, and just about everyone else's military for that matter, learned a long time ago a good peacetime commander doesn't necessarily make a good wartime commander. More often than not they don't. Just the way it is.
On a lighter note, I managed to get a haircut this morning! Thank goodness, I'm too old for a "man-bun."
Good afternoon all,
Thanks, Bob, for starting the post. Was up past midnight but forgot to do it. Like some of the rest was watching Indy burn and break glass. Most of the area where I work had some damage and I saw footage of tear gas being used on the streets I walk at noon. I was scheduled for a vacation day today and tomorrow is the primary so I am not sure if and when I will be back in the office. At this point, not sure I care. The virus was one thing and this rioting is another. Strange times. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
When did it become June? The days just look the same when you don't go anywhere and don't do much of anything. I believe today is Thursday, so it is sort my socks and iron my underwear day.
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
Good morning folks!
Another sunny day on tap, maybe a shower?
Coffee in hand...Buckeye, yep, yesterday we literally watched paint dry trying out colors for a repaint of the back porch...ahhh retirement!
SJ - prayers for Mrs SJ
Going to be sticky and HOT! 90s So I have shut the house and will turn on the AC later as needed.
Dennis, if you recall a few years back my LG did the same thing. They over power the backlights and the first few will fry . It cost me $120 for a guy in town to fix it. Then within a year or so the reflectors starting falling off the back lights and leaving bright spots on the screen. I junked it and replaced it with a Samsung with side back lights.
Wow Buckeye, If it is Thursday I need to go to Krogers today!
It's 88 degrees at 5PM.
My next door neighbor sawed off half of one finger and part of the next one. Who does that remind you of?
Well SJ - you had 88 in the first line of your post!
Good evening all,
Voted today. Moved some small cedar trees from the trunks of larger trees to gaps in my west wall of trees. Hope they make it. Hard to kill them though. Should have done more today, but found out I have to stay home the rest of the week due to the riots in downtown Indy. Maybe now I will get a laptop so I can work from home. Mad because I have to burn 3 vacation days for nothing. I hope everyone has a good day.
Hello there, Seems like summer might be here. Sunday's high was 60 with a stiff breeze. A larger than expected turnout at the hill climb. Riders were off a little at 78 and 153 entries. Most ride more than one bike. Gate was up considerably, over 400. Social distancing for the most part. Small groups scattered over the 2 ballfields that are the spectator area. Spent Monday making hay. It was a beautiful day sunny, breezy low 70s. Son and I made 45 round bales of nice 1st cutting, all of them sold already. Spent yesterday putzing around, made a run to the water store and some other errands. Now sitting in parking lot while Mrs has her 1st appointment with rheumatologist, only patients allowed in. Hoping she can get some relief. Best move on. Prayers for those in need and the end of this pandemic.
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Morning. 90 and sunny. Humidity coming back. Walked around [looking at her flowers] and sat with Wifey drinking coffee. Now she is off to feed a trailer park with hot lunches. I delivered 220 produce boxes yesterday. Was a surprise call. Had three helpers thank God. Then CPA appointment. Why I didn't get to post yesterday. Was a rush day. Peaceful protests since curfew. Back injections this afternoon.
Had a Mikes Trash House switch quit working. Had to take it out of the layout. Fixed poor engineering with Super Glue.
Have a good one.
Was very hot and windy yesterday. Good thing, I, at last got into the last two wet holes and got the grass cut. This morning, thunderstorms are rolling through the North Bluff and all is wet again.
Dennis, it was my TV guy who told me the best TVs out there are the Samsungs.
Checked on line for a hair cut and the wait has been over 3 hours every time I have looked. Guess it will take another month for the lines to shrink.
SJ, Speaking of fingers,,,where is 88?
Banks, I am starting to see these monster square bales being made around here now. Have you ever seen them? Man they are big.
My uncle gave me two very nice Marx elect switches with controler and a Marx un-coupler track and controler, as well as a transformer and some like new track. I had never seen one of them un-couplers? Kind of neat.
Best get to something?
Evening folks!
A good summer day. High 80's.
Working in a repaint of the porch. Did not take care of this after the rebuild a few years ago. Figuring out colors is always fun.
90 and sunny. Goffing off today. Back injections went well. No stooping, bending or lifting for three days.
Hope all are OK.
Later.
Happy Birthday Chief!
Nice day on The North Bluff today! Mid 80s later and sun!
Hello there.
Prayers for Granny Pat.
Happy birthday to Chief, Buckeye too just in case.
Rheumatology doc ruled out lupus. Running lots o' blood tests and xrays to confirm Aurther and what type.
Best get back to whacking.
Prayers for those in need and an end to the craziness.
Happy Birthday Chief! Your gift is in the mail.
My LionChief plus after being stored for almost two years, headed out and smoked up the room.
Chief for your birthday go to 7:30 for outstanding NS train footage in the video below. I grew up in NE Indiana and there were three major railroads that crossed near us. The B&O, Wabash and the NYC. Waterloo, IN was on the NYC main line and they roared through are county at high speeds. As a kid I saw many special trains running from the east to Chicago.
Mid 90's - summer in full startup!
DJ - glad you stopped by! Nice grill! We have a 4 burner (5 with the side 'sauce' warmer). We also grill out several times a week, all year long down here!
Buckeye - nice progress!
Evening all,
Bad year turning worse by the day. First the virus, then downtown Indy burns, and now thanks to nobody, the historic first same day same place event of Indycar and NASCAR will be held with no spectators. Just waiting for the other shoe to drop on the 500. Saying what I really feel would get me banned from here and social media in general. This will be my last post for a while, maybe until after August 23rd. Happy birthday to the Chief as I might as well end on a positive note. I hope everyone has a good day.
Sun and 87 today
Granny Pat didn't get to come home today. Her 1 hour operation lasted 31/2 hours.The good news is there were no visible signs of cancer. Of course the ovaries and cyst will go to a lab.
Good Evening,
HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! CHIEF !!! Home it is a good one! Glad to hear the injection went well!
I guess things are quiet here. The protests seem to have calmed down a little, at least the rioting! In amongst everything going on we were able to squeeze in an earthquake. It was 5.5, out in the deseret near Ridgecrest off Hwy 395. Don't know of any damage, we did feel it here kinda like riding some small waves on a boat.
I've run out of projects, so I decided to sort out old photos. Boy is there a lot! It probably is pretty much a waste of time, they will most likely end up just be tossed anyway. But at least they will be organized.
Kay has been busy with her Mom, situation about the same. Time will resolve it all, I'm sure.
Glad to hear that Mrs Bank and Mrs SJ are doing well, not the best time to try to get medical stuff done. It may be that I have been tuned out, with my working on the pictures. But sure haven't heard alot about the virus and statistics recently.
Very few restaurants are open in LA County, the protests kinda put a damper on all the planned openings.
Its strange not doing much,cant really go anywhere, not knowing what would be open, and with Kay's situation, it is vertually impossible. So just get some good music playing and going down memory lane.
That's about it from here, so stay safe and be healthy all!
Don
Slept late. First Friday of from feeding in months. Thanks for the good wishes.
May mow again and water veggies.
Enjoy the day.
SJ...So far, so good.
Buckeye, enjoy the Grands. They will be grown and gone before you know it.
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