dbaker48 Afternoon All, Kinda early for me posting but I thought I would share a lesson I learned today. Be careful of streets you select............ Potential obstacles....
Afternoon All,
Kinda early for me posting but I thought I would share a lesson I learned today. Be careful of streets you select............ Potential obstacles....
Your pictures didn't show, did you use a host site to post them?
Life's hard, even harder if your stupid John Wayne
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Trouble posting pictures
Don
Afternoon. Can't drive. Benadryl. [Wifey driving for me] Typing not much better. UTI but suddenly for three days, itching and whelps. Saw Dr. this AM. Strong meds. Since I have been drinking a lot of water for 4 weeks now, got that part covered. Bad to get old. 101 on the weather station outside [in sun now]. In the sun, 46% humidity [so worse in the shade]. Yes, very sunny. A lot of phone talking on food security [drama] and other County things since I got home. Trying to rest and do TV [will sleep I'm sure]. 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
A belated Happy Father's Day to all youse guys.....Was a different Father's Day, Mom was not feeling up to seeing Dad so we all stayed here and had lunch.I replaced all the flags on the shed, the USMC, ARMY and USN flags were all tattered, so I replaced the USMC flag. Since I'm staying here, I replaced the ARMY flag with a Fire Dept. Flag. I raised the USN flag yesterday about 3 PM in honor of Dad. Jenni took me out for Father's Day we had steak at the local tavern and my Princess is going to take me out this afternoon, as she had to work yesterday.Went food shopping and was done very late like MIDNIGHT home at 1 took Jenni home to help unload her car then back to Mom's.So to back track a bit, got home Friday night about 7 and dinner and a visit from Jenni. Mom is better but not 100%. Meds are kicking her a$$, but I think this will improve with time. Saturday I did the lawn and it did rain so I was damp, but the lawn is done and in time for Father's Day.I sent a message to Jack yesterday. Yes, this was very sudden. RT Thanks for posting it. Jack is a stand up guy in my book and I was friends with Pam on the book of face. Very cool people and it is a shock. He did say yesterday would have been their 32nd wedding anniversary. So it makes it doubly sad.Real quick on the ride home Friday (I was in Saratoga Springs, NY to train a newbie), I went to Mohawk Valley Trains and picked up a few things. Very nice place, a white gray and gold eyed cat greeted me at the door. There were 2 white cats, very lovable and happy. Made the visit much more enjoyable.
Work is crazy, problems all morning and work is running rampant, so I'll check back later.
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
fifedog Haven't watched NFL since Sept '17. Don't think I'll start now... Buh-bye!
Haven't watched NFL since Sept '17. Don't think I'll start now... Buh-bye!
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Mornin' boys. Waiting for the sun to burn through the fog this AM. Got up plenty early, as always. Will have to DVR rescheduled Dega race, as we're getting the oldest grandson today.
Had a peaceful Father's Day. Girls went shopping. Did some yard work. The kids ordered me 1) MTH water column, 2) Railking WM 19th century gon, 3) 2-pack of D56 Seasons Bay figurines. Better than a tie.
Looks like MLB players are negotiating themselves out of 2020... Buh-bye!
Evening,
Had a WONDERFUL Fathers Day! Chris came over, Kay brought MIL over, BIL/SIL came by. We had a really nice visit, then tremendous dinner. And topped it off with a digital slide show on trips made to Hawaii, Tahoe, and a Sierra camping/fishing trip.
Tried tapping the dega race, but found out it is rescheduled for 12pm pacific time, on FS1, so resetting accordingly. Going to return a couple of cable boxes to Spectrum, and install the hd Magic Stick TV antenna on both. It will give me Nascar and Grit TV in the train room. Cheaper and more capability. So makes me a happy camper.
Doug, I stopped in and saw Jon in Iowa on my trip, he was doing great at that time. I'll send him another invite to come back to the Pot, but he was having problems with connection.
Chief, let us know what the Dr says!
Take care all !!
With having heard what's happening with R.I. Jack made me think of our own Horn Blower John from Iowa. Anybody heard from him of late ? I think the last time we chatted was when he and his wife were here in Sandy Eggo and they visited the museum. Lord that has been a long while back.
Evening folks and hope all had a nice Fathers Day!
I spent the day - after blueberry muffins (tip of the hat to Chuck) - painting the back porch - well half of it - and hoping Talledega would run - oh well. I guess it is tomorrow. I did not see an announcement.
Then we grilled steaks and sat on the back porch enjoying the evening with friends.
Banks - good luck with the tranny re-repairs! Glad you guys got to your destination!
DonB - nope. No word from the college re the transcript
Chief - weird symptoms- hope you get to the doc tomorrow?
Regards, Roy
Hello there from Fenwick Island Delaware.
Condolences to Jack. RT thanks for posting.
Had an interesting trip yesterday. About 2 hours away when the tranny died in my Tahoe, the one Ammco rebuilt the 1st week of January. It had a short test drive and has been in the garage since.
AAA said 1.5 hours but probably. 5 hours. 3 hours later the truck showed, he'd been sent 20 miles the wrong way through the Bay bridge traffic.
Meanwhile I located an Ammco about 40 miles from our destination and talked with the owner and sat up warranty repair. I wasn't as successfull renting a car. Most were closed for the weekend due to covid. I found 2 within a reasonable distance but neither had a car to rent.
AAA was no help at all. Their customer service will hear from me. So we are at Ammco, did I mention it's been an off and on thunderstorm during all this. We've brought most of our food for the week to avoid shopping so we need to keep it cold. The Tahoe still has 1st and 2nd gear so I headed on about 35 miles an hour. So got here about 8PM took almost 2 hours to travel 35 miles. Spent a lazy day reading and napping. Tomorrow morning I have to limp back to Ammco and hopefully rent a car at the nearby Enterprise. Time for a nap Prayers for those in need and the end of this pandemic.
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Afternoon. 92 [suddenly jumped 4 degrees] and sunny. No rain since Friday night. Some did again yesterday. Flooding in one county.
Resting up. Had to take two Benydryls this AM as reacted to something. Got up itching and in whelps. Gone now. Dr. tomorrow as beeen having fever early part of week. 3 hours, gone. Stayed gone until last night. Gone today. ????
TV [and sleep I'm sure].
Have a good one.
Happy Father's day guys.
Nice out today, will be 82 and what little rain there was is already heading east of here.
Sad news on Road Island Jack's wife. I know she loved their dogs and the showing them. Prayers for Jack and his family.
Going to slip away to do some cabin building up North for a while. Going to be nice and in the 70s. Wife and kids are staying behind to hold down the fort. Will be nice to do a guy thing week.
Be good.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
HAPPY FATHERS DAY
Sun and 88 today w/chance of passing showers. We had steaks from the grill at daughters house yesterday. Today will be at #1 son's house for more burnt offerings.
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 Father's Day, boys. A cloudy, muggy, 66 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Got some yardwork to do later on, then watch Dega race. The Fifelings are ordering items for the layout.
for Rock Island 52.
We went to visit my folks yesterday, and the Middle Princess drove. Had a nice visit with Mom, which lets Dad get out for a few hours. I did a little fishing as well, and caught a half dozen or so "pan" fish. My aunt had visited Mom the day before, and left a small storage box labelled "Trains" for me. It was all old TYCO... Oh well. We tried to eat at a local restaurant's outside patio area, but we watched as the rainclouds came over the mountain tops, through the Potomac Valley, and eventually chased us indoors.
Buckeye - If you can trap a little discarded piece of 19, I'd love to have it for the train room. We had all these torched off staybolts off 1309, we could have handed them out to the kids... And we still have the original cab that the GM can't decide what to do with. I'd like to see it go to Clifton Forge.
For those who remember Road Island Jack ( Jack Scheid). I just saw on FB his wife has passed
https://www.echovita.com/us/obituaries/ma/beverly/pamela-e-king-scheid-11025668
Don...I've heard that story and that is great one to tell the visitors. I'll use that after I find it on one of the locomotives.
Fife...The 19 is sorta on display. It is in the backshop and unless they are doing something that prohibits the tours going in there, we are in there. The guides always introduce the 19 as one of our movie stars. On Thursday they were using the overhead crane to move parts and pieces. I post a photo of the restoration after next Thursday.
BTW fife, do you know about the B&O 0-6-0 No. 1190? It is the only B&O switcher that was preserved. The B&O museum has only road steam engines. It is in the roundhouse and the cab is still outside. It will undergo a cosmetic restoration.
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
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Buckeye,
One compontent located in the cab is the "McCoy Lubricator", it automatically oils the side rods, and has a very interesting history. It provides a drip down to the side rod that is generated by steam heating up oil floating on a small water resevoir. The valve was invinted in 1872 by Elijah McCoy (a black man), it revoluntionized the operation of a steam engine. After introduction numerous reproductions were manufactured but none worked as well. And ultimately Elijah's was protected by a patented. When lesser units were tried in order to save expense, they were rejected by the crews. Everyone wanted "The Real McCoy", hence the saying. Suggest you do a search on Elijah McCoy, and wikepedia. There is information on specific operation and more details. I told many, many railfans about it and they all walked away very pleased. Probably because of the saying. (When I wake up more, I will see if I can think of some more ideas.) The lubricator always amased me, it would realese a drop of oil every 10-15 seconds, and we could adjust that with the control of the steam going to the unit. Fond memory.
Things are slow and steady here on The North Bluff above Marseilles. Just HOT and dry.
Morning. 70 and cloudy. Maybe a shower. Off to bar-b-q and fried chicken restaurant. Doing Fathers' Day with Kids and Grands today. Not as crowded. Normally we don't do restaurants since virus. Have a good one.
Mornin' boys. Cloudy and 68 along the Potomac Highlands. Just chillin' out on my first day of summer "vacation"... Wifey wants to do a little shopping later on.
Buckeye - Is the 19 on display?
Don....Currently I am only a host for the tours. Learning more about the collection, but the boss has told me he wants me to add more technical aspects to the tour in lieu of just history. I've signed on for one day a week. I want to start with coal, water and air to introduce the patrons to the operation of a steam locomotive. I find that the majority of the visitors do not understand many of the pieces and parts. On Thursday, one of the young full time employees led her first tour. She did a great tour. Afterwards, I asked her why she did not explain the operation of the flu-flu valve. Of course I received the stare, then I laughed.
Any suggestions as to the pieces and parts that you believe are the most interesting?
Hey guys,
Just a quick note, still working on photos. Upto 1992, (Volumes!) Got a lot more to go, and haven't even touched digital stuff, or videos, UGH!
Roy, Did your son get his transcript yet? That REALLY stinks for such a delay, and being so important as it is!
All my med tests went well, so far anyway. When they finished with the Colonoscopy, I asked them to make sure they turned the light off in there. Hope they did.
Fife and Buckeye, I have to honestly say I don't miss the railroad, the fun parts were great, but the behind the scenes was a nuscience at times.
Time for dinner so stay safe all!
Evening folks!
Not much to report. A nice warm day. First day of summer tomorrow! SJ! I know I know, the days will start getting shorter
88 - hope you and the Q had a great anniv evening together!
88 - No operations. Work is still happening on the steamer.
Happy anniversary Brent and Susie.
Out the door to delivery produce boxes being delivered earlier than usual.
A little late but anyway Happy Anniversary Brent & Suzie Q
Thanks for the Anniversary wishes fellas!
We had TheQ's cousin and his wife over for dinner Wednesday and we will be heading out for our Anniversary dinner on Friday. Really glad we found a sitter the kids like and that likes the kids. They are very high energy and not everyone is up to the challenge. LOL
fifedog 88 - Happy Anniversary to you and the Q. I was working security detail at the re-wheeling, so I wasn't up in the action. That was all Hulcher + Diversified Rail Services. DRS is slated to continue work on 1309, while WMSR will be shutting down things awhile.
88 - Happy Anniversary to you and the Q.
I was working security detail at the re-wheeling, so I wasn't up in the action. That was all Hulcher + Diversified Rail Services. DRS is slated to continue work on 1309, while WMSR will be shutting down things awhile.
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SirJames - So you in fact had tres cervesas...? Happy Birthday.
anjdevil - Glad your mom rebounded.
Working for a tourist rr has its ups and downs.
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Happy Birthday to SJ!!!
Hot at 90 but low humidity @ 32% but that will be changing over the next few days. AC is on iin the shed so I can do some work on a few things in there.
Gave blood today ay noon, Dr wanted me to, so it can help lower my Iron count. I see the Red Cross is doing Covid-19 antibody testing on all donated blood. I should know if I already had it in 7 to 10 days. Good deal. I guess they started that on the 15th this month. Just one more good reason to bleed out.
Good news on your mom anj.
Also a Happy Anniversary to the Q and Brent!!!
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