Morning folks!
Well after nearly 2 hours, 2 AT&T techs finally got the internet working again. In the end they had to run a new fiber to the house. They did not offer any explanation, but I am guessing the idiot on Friday damaged our cable...
Not much to report. We also had a great evening to sit out. First with our neighbors, torched off the burn pile I created. Grilled some thick bone-in pork chops. And then sat out on our rear deck til dark.
Fife - prayers for your mom
Regards, Roy
Good Evening from a beautiful clear 82°F Southern Ohio,
The replacement DPFE sensor arrived and I installed it and reset the recurring trouble code P0401 on the 98 Ranger I determined the DPFE Sensor went bad. Even dropping the screw in the gravel it was a 5-minute replacement.
Fife – I forgot about the ties!
May God bless you and you families
Jim
anjdevil - Jersey corn-on-the-cob; describe please.
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
Morning/afternoon folks!
Sunny and very warm!
Dennis - I have a different internet problem. ATT ran a new high speed fiber around our block about a year ago (I opined about this at the time). I was the first to hook up. The new service is great - buuuuutttttt - every time they hook up a new customer, they disconnect the fiber to my house...lately, the neighbors on each side of me...spent 3 hrs on phone Sat and ths am with them. Techs showed up this morning...will be interesting what story they concoct to cover their butts. They finished my neighbor at 5 pm Friday, our internet went out at 5 pm Fri - did not catch it in time to stop them from leaving. Called and they do not work weekends - so Mon appt. Got the appt notice via text and reply to an ATT web link to confirm and of course the link does not work. So back on the phone for an hour to make sure they are coming...idiots!
Good Morning,
88, Condolences for you and your family.
Chief, Great NEWS on your FIL's house!
Roy, I agree the Daytona race was really exciting!
Not much news here, the weather is cooling off for a few days, then suppose to get hot again.
Glad that Laura did NOT cause any additional damage, hopefully the rest of the season will not have any significant storms.
Might be an interesting week, all the counties around LA have relaxed the Covid restrictions except LA county. Malls, restaurant dinning (indoors), theatres, barbers, nail salons, etc.. As we live on the LA county/Orange county border we have plenty of choices.
That's about it have a great day, and be safe.
Don
Busy. Cloudy. Rain?? Just finished Zoom meeting on food security.Did get to switch some very nice Atlas cars from 2 rail to 3 rail.
New Pot tonight.
Out the door.
PS: Brent, thanks. Growing fast.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Morning FellasFirst Day of School... yeah... ugh... omg... this is going to be a rollercoaster.Not much else going on... as nice as yesterday was, today is over cast with showers in the forecast.
https://brentsandsusanspicutures.shutterfly.com/
Mornin' boys. Overcast and 60, with rains coming, in WV. Waiting on my lovely wife to arise, and give me "directions." Youngest Princess back at school.
Hung out on the deck all day yesterday. It was that nice outside. Spent some time painting scenery materials, but did it on the deck.
Sunny Sunday morning. 90 degrees and not as humid. Off to FIL's after TV Church. Really have some Train Box things to do.Prayers for hurricane victims. Our doom and gloom weather lady was preaching we were going to get some of Laura. Thunder storms and possible tornados. We got around a tenth of an inch and no thunder or lightning. She should get out of the profession.
Sorry Brent. Post photos of the kids [about grown now].Have a great week ahead.
My sincere sympathies to you and your family 88!
Phish - Thanks. I am still waiting for you to get back into the RR tie business.
Good Morning from a beautiful clear 64°F Southern Ohio,
After doing some more diagnostics on the recurring trouble code P0401 on the 98 Ranger I determined the DPFE Sensor went bad. It is the sensor that monitors the deferential between the intake and exhaust and sends the information to the on-board computer (ECM) to adjust the exhaust returned through the EGR into the throttle body. The voltage output was messed up. The part had a one-year warranty and I bought it off Amazon 6 months ago. Amazon is going to send me a replacement so I don’t spend another $75 for a new one. The part is 5-minute replacement.
Our oldest daughter is 40 years old today and we’re going to have a little party. It is her kids we’ve had living with us since they were 5. They youngest is making her a cake and it is really nice.
I’m going to get shutterfly. I went briefly to their site but it looked like I’ll need to study up on it , or get one of the kids to help me.
Yesterday when inspecting the bee hive we started this spring and I discovered we’ve got a verona beetle problem. Not too surprised but will need to be taken care of.
88 – May God have mercy on her soul
Spank – Looks great! Now just to remember what you put where up there.
Fife – Your layout looks fantastic.
Morning gang!
Cloudy, pretty warm
88 - so sorry for your family's loss
Fife - I think your home school training far exceeds what many are getting right now!
NASCAR Daytona was a good one and very interesting at the end!
Mornin' boys. 65 and beautiful day in the Potomac Highlands. The bathroom is all ready for the final color, which at the moment will be Rhythmic Blue. Unless she changes her mind. Again.
88 - I've been prepping myself for several years for this. Sorry for your loss. However, Professor Fife can visit your home as a guest tutor on Wednesday. The children will enjoy morning PT at 0630 hours, collecting slugs for dissecting in biology class, theories on the grassy knoll in history class (with practicals), pavlovian responses for using "like" in english class, basic ukulele chords in music, and for recess they'll enjoy a brisk march around the cul-de-sac. My schedule is clear, so lemme know.
Evening FellasA bit late in the day for me, but can't sleep.
My aunt passed yesterday morning, found out today the service is Wednesday morning and it is not looking like I will be able to attend. They are coming to do the drywall fixes and staircase repairs on Wednesday and with TheQ needing to be on calls and the kids needing to do online learning, just don't see how I can swing it. My Dad is taking the news better than I expected. She is in a better, more peaceful place now.Fife - sorry to hear about your Mom. I simply cannot imagine losing a parent right now. DJ - attic is looking goodLaura weakened quickly once she hit land, LA took a massive amount of damage... images don't look good. We got a few inches here in MD, but not as much as they said we could have gotten.KRM - I thought you bought the Gator to drive... not haul around! LOL! All kidding aside, nice trailer!
DJSpankyGot all of a quarter inch of rain, actually a little less, from the storms preceding Laura and then when Laura passed through to the south of us. All hype.
Same here in my part of Virginia, for all the hype all we got was some drizzle this morning. Whoop-de-do. Oh well, beats a catastrophe.
Sure hope everyone is doing well with what's left of Laura.
Not much going on here, I think we have a trip to WallyWorld this morning.
Later
Slept late for a change. Off to FIL's house to finish work to sell it. Finally.
Enjoy your day.
Mornin' boys. Soggy and 71 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Youngest Princess is home for the weekend. She's enjoying college life, thus far. She says that everybody is observing protocols, and on their campus, they even wear masks outside.
Still working on the bathroom. Wifey wants perfection. She still hasn't decided which shade of blue she wants. In the meantime, I'll sand a little, paint a little...
Mom's condition is slowly deteriorating. During my visit yesterday, she kept repeating herself. For a change, we watched the horse racing from Saratoga. Her father was a huge fan, and I could tell she was connecting with it. My grandfather tried to get me interested in horses when I was young, but I just didn't have the attention span, or love, for the equines. And once my pony rolled over on me, I was done.
88 - Thanks for checking in. Hang tough. There's so much I could say about the woo-han, but I digress.
Banks - So which ear do you want me to whisper sweet nothings into...?
Good Morning from a cloudy humid 74°F Southern Ohio,
We did not see the rain until evening so my routine outside weekend work is done. I’m going to do some more diagnostics on the recurring trouble code P0401 on the 98 Ranger. I received some interesting info from a Ranger forum to use.
The sun is trying to break up the clouds as I sit on the front porch drink my coffee and watch the squirrels and deer browse and the cicadae's sing back and forth.
Kev – I read somewhere that it is common to have a hearing loss in the left ear if you often drive with your car window open. I wonder if across the pond the hearing loss would be in the right ear?
Hello there,
Finaly got the Tahoe back on the road. Scattered thunderstorms yesterday and today brought much needed rain. 1.5 inches so far. Predicted to get the fringe of Laura's remains tomorrow.
Scored a hard to find Gilbert HO caboose on the bay for cheap
The coal I orderd a couple of weeks ago came today during one of the rain storms, it quit raining as they finished unloading. 9 ton should be more than enough for the winter.
We made 15 quart of tomato soup this week total of 48, next tomatoes we get will be canned whole.
B
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Tired. Home from delivering produce boxes. Then ran and got matching new tire for front of truck. Put one of the used tires on spare rim as had 97 Unibounce [Uniroyal] still on it [never been on ground]. When we removed it from rim, big dry rot lines around sidewall and tread. Ready to roll.Thought this was last Friday to be delivering produce boxes. Extended two more weeks [notified late today]. Think partly because new "hub delivery" places not ready and also, one hub is to do door to door for my locations. A staff member forgot to tell them to follow me today. I have to "train" them. Getting tired of most of Fridays being work. Now R & R.PS: Pro Mariner sent me two new on board battery chargers free. Only wanted one.
Joined 1-21-2011 TCA 13-68614
Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Afternoon folks!
Time got away from me and forgot to post after reading the forum.
Been busy with more home cleanup projects. Have dealt with the pile of scrap wood from various projects.
Kev - nice trailer - of course your son is eying it. If I lived close - "Hey Kev - Is your trailer free this weekend! "
Dennis - I have a nice collection of wood canes that belonged to my grandmother and grandfather - when the day comes I am ready!
MikeC - the sports section writeup the next day about the yellow flag finish said they needed hours to repair some required device at the entrance to pit road that got run over (or something) and the wait would be too long to have just 3 or 4 laps left.
Afternoon FellasLife gets ahead of you and you feel like you'll never catch up! That's been me for the past 3 months. Got some very sobering news last night that I am having a very hard time wrapping my head around. My Dad told me my eldest aunt is no longer eating or drinking and is no longer able to communicate. She and my uncle celebrated their 70th wedding anniversay a couple months ago and she has pretty much let go of life since. We lost my eldest uncle a few years ago (cook on a destroyer during WWII in the Pacific Theater)... I need to get back to visit the rest of my aunts and uncles, but can't due to COVID... simply unreal all this virus has and will take from us.Fife - HUGE Congrats on the new Fife-grandpup! You and the Fife-Mom are awesome people. Miss you guys immensely. Hoping the situation changes and we can make it out for a visit sooner rather than later.Rich - the story about Jenny's home is both thrilling and frightening. Glad you found someone who brings a ray of sunshine and hope into your life.DonB - any word on the El'Camino restoration? Slow down there bud... you're not a Spring Chick any longer (and neither am I).V8 - I've been thinking of getting a cane... I don't need one, but I always though men who walked with one looked more refined, they always gave me the impression of 'class'.
Good Morning from a cloudy humid 79°F Southern Ohio,
Bride and one of the kids started back to school. With the abnormal end to the previous school year and far from a normal summer, all the regular cues of transition didn’t occur. The song “Sunrise sunset” comes to mind.
I’m off today, TGIF, and the forecast looks like rain, so my to-dos except some weeding are in the garage or house. Towels already in the washer, work in progress. Weeds are a callin',
I'll tell you 'Devil, I've had very good luck with the MTH engines I've got, ten of them, and the only thing I've done to any of them is replace the battery with a BCR battery replacement capacitor, so I've no more battery worries, 45 seconds to a minute of track power and it's ready to go. And you don't have to go full power either, 60 to 75% is good enough. Mind you, I also run strictly conventional, I don't mess around with LionChief or DCS, just not interested.
I DO love that Lionel CNJ Camel, great runner! The only thing I don't like is it's got red classification lights. Not really a big deal, I just haven't gotten around to ordering green ones from Lionel yet. The NYO&W's a great runner too!
Flint - Not crazy about ANYTHING MTH but it is a nice piece. IF I get it, that means I have to buy the rolling stock to match and that will be another significant purchase. Probably going to repaint my repurposed 2046 to match the cars and let it go at that. The LionChief BC I have is nice, but the engine front doesn't scream Blue Comet without the water tank and "billboard". The Lionel Blue Comet is pricey and hard to find as well.
I am VERY pleased with the CNJ CamelBack in LionChief trim. It is one of the few that don't get taken off my layout.....
anjdevil2I inquired about a Proto 1 Blue Comet engine. It is scale or Semi-Scale and does not match my Lionel cars. $400
Yeah, it won't match Williams "Blue Comet" cars either if you happen to run into any of them, but they've been out of production for quite some time anyway.
$400 sounds a bit much for a Proto-1 engine, at least to me, but on the other hand that's one you don't see too often. Scale size maybe at that price, "Rail King" semi-scale I wouldn't think so. "Supply and demand" I guess. Do what you think is right.
Hey, last year I paid $350 for a Lionel CNJ Camelback, used-like-new and a 1990 (or so) production. More than I wanted to but you just don't see them anywhere. On the other hand several months after that I bought another Lionel Camel in NYO&W markings contemporary to the CNJ one for $250. Go figure.
Happy Friday Eve....Picked up Jenni and got her crickets for her frogs and then off to West Trenton. Exchanged some pleasantries with some of my friends in the association and then off to Trains and Things. Jenni was excited and impressed. We bought a few small things and I inquired about a Proto 1 Blue Comet engine. It is scale or Semi-Scale and does not match my Lionel cars. $400....... I'd rather a Lionel but they are so very pricey....Ran off to dinner and had a nice time. We talked to one of the patrons during soup and he left during dinner. He is a postal worker and a really cool dude. Our server sat with us as well after dinner. You would think we were the cool kids on the block, lol.Got back and fed the frogs and the guinea pigs and was home by midnight.Awoke to a rescue call that wasn't at 3 and finally back to sleep about 4. May go to bike night close by if Jenni feels up to it.Back to work
Laura's supposed to show up here on Saturday, or what's left of it since most hurricanes typically run out of gas once they get over land. Lots of rain is in the forecast.
Morning,
Spank, You're really making progress! Good job! Is this area primarily going to be used for storage?
Laura sure is making its presence known!
Worked for the County most of the day yesterday. Human Services Board this AM on special video and sound County has. Like Zoom. Now to do a few things before Dr.s apt.
Prayers for those in path of hurricane.
Mornin' boys. Gonna be a hot one in the Potomac Highlands. Started cutting the grass after dinner, and will finish today. I'll also cut along the entrance road for the HOA. Still working on the bathroom reno. Wifey can't decide which color blue for the walls.
cheapclassics - Glad you can still get your racin' fix.
KRM - Love the UTV.
Anyone hear if jonadel made it ok through the big storm in Iowa?
DJSpankyWiki >> Wuppertal Schwebebahn
That Wuppertal Schwebebahn film was amazing! Equally amazing is the Swebebahn itself, still there after 118 years.
For some really amazing German technology, want to hear what happens when you crank-start a Panther tank?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WysDOYSyrs0
Sturgeon-Phish Kev– Some nice looking trailer. At 400 pounds how does it pull empty?
Kev– Some nice looking trailer. At 400 pounds how does it pull empty?
Jim, I thought the same. I pulled it home empty up I39 at 77 MPH and you would not know it was there. It has a stone, (option) guard in front of it that deflects the air and any road trash down and under it. That may be a help empty, but I don't see me pulling it empty much. What I like is even my old 68 year old A$$ can just lift it on to and off of the hitch without any problem. The Gator is 1,200lb and the trailer can haul 1,800 before it is close to limit so it is all good for what I need.
The boy is already looking at ways to use it,,,,,go figure!!!
BTW,,,,still can't log off this site, shows how much CTT cares about their users. WTH???
Good Evening from a clear 81°F Southern Ohio,
Got home from work and cut grass again for about an hour along the drive way. After supper split some wood then put some corn in the feeder.
Rich – Over the weekend the city workers went to repair a sinkhole in a parking lot and came upon the basement of a building that was the Yellow Cab station in the early 1900’s. They had tore down the building then put down blacktop over the basement.
Spank – That is really neat, thanks for sharing the clip.
To all,
Some thoughts on the 500. First of all, watching on TV creates a vacuum. Watching a race with no fans was like viewing one of the Iraces video game events that were on in April and May except the Iraces were not as costly if an accident occurred. The yellow flag at the end was due to lack of TV time left. Cut out the over hour of pre-race blathering that meant absolutely nothing and you might have had time for a red flag restart. Probably would not have changed the outcome as Sato had Dixon covered. Dixon's mistake was letting Sato get by him with 30 laps to go. Counting on a one lap fuel advantage with the same engine as your opponent was not going to work. Sato was GONE! Roger Penske truly loves IMS. Anyone hearing him before the command to start engines could tell how emotional he was. Shortly after the start, I turned down the TV sound and had the radio on thru a phone app. Much better information. Foyt team had a lousy day. TK was running a fuel conserve mode the last stint which dropped him a ton of positions. They determined that wheel on fire was due to a locked brake from a bent brake line. Rossi's penalty was a judgment call. Could have gone either way. It did take him out of contention for sure and eventually out of the race. All this talk about being there in May won't occur unless there is a vaccine or everyone has been exposed to COVID. Ratings were the worse ever due to August date and the constant deterioration of fan presence. IMS has to hope for full fan participation the next time. I went to a Silver Crown race Friday night at Lucas Oil Raceway in neighboring Hendricks County and the Silver Crowns raced on dirt in INDIANAPOLIS at the state fair grounds the night of the 500 WITH fans!!!! So far Lucas and I are going to WWT (Gateway) this weekend to watch wheels turn (fingers crossed). Mid-Ohio may run September 12-13 with only 10,000 fans if authorities permit (no guarantees). Only bright light in this mess of a year is my soccer teams are all .500 or better. I read where the Colts are planning 25% attendance. Explain to me how you can have 15,000+ in a city block and not 75,000 on 300 acres........ I have no idea what to think about anything any more. Congrats to Fifedog on soon to be new addition to family! Those of you with car projects, good on you as well. I hope all of you have a good day. I will follow the posts. If any of my "real Football" teams win a sectional title or AJ's team gets a win, I will post that.
Mike C.
Quick fly by - getting ready to clock out and head to West Trenton FD, Home of the White Knights for the quickest NJ State Fireman's Association caucus in history.....dinner, then off to Trains and Things.....
Fife - Big Time Congas!!! Had to back track a bit, but very happy for you and the family!!!
Nice set up, Kev!!
Big Storms blew through last night, breezy and less humid now....
Will be cutting down trees and branches with general yardwork at Mom's Saturday, same at Jenni's for Sunday with some work on the excavating the unknown structure in the back yard.
Back soonest.....
Good Afternoon,
That's a great looking RIG! Congrats Kevin!
Watching weather station sure hope it is exaggerated some! Sounds extremely devastating! Prayers for all those people!
Oh yeah, according to the weather station, we are having "Abundant Sun", truly prolific!
Take care all! And be Safe!
Happy Tuesday.....Went shopping after work last night, after which my phone took a dump and is currently booting and rebooting itself. I set my other alarm and almost missed my 615 doctor's appointment. And still, it keeps trying to turn itself on. A trip to the phone store might be in order.....Doc got blood and urine samples this AM, breathing tests completed. Got some nose meds and next appointments for my primary on Monday and my allergist on Tuesday. Looks like no late sleeping for me next week.85-90 today, storms after 2, other than that no other news. Chief - Nice Bambis......
Phish - Yeah, you would think, but our idiot Governor has shut just about everybody down. Township offices are closed, looking for help with the historical society as they are mostly volunteers......
Last night was uneventful, so Jenni was fine. Our family have had ghosts in our houses before, this one seems benighn.
Just a short post today - tomorrow off to West Trenton Fire for "caucus" just voting for next State Association president and a couple of other minor issues. Normally would have voted at Wildwood but this has been cancelled .
Morning. 90 and humid. Going back to 90+ days and over 100 heat index. That high pressure thingy steering the hurricane away from us is bringing summer temps back. Why we went to the farms yesterday. Hurricane and tropical storm is now missing my rifle buddy in NOLA and headed to fishing buddy at T Bend. Maybe it will die like the tropical storm.Universities here are shutting down to on-line classes. Too many virus outbreaks on campuses. Should have never opened. Forced by Republican majority legislature. Now some school systems that reopened are having outbreaks. Wake and most large districts are all on-line. Private schools have had problems but keeping it quite. Hit social media when first opened. Schools told parents to not publicize after that.Resting up today. Rest of week full of County things. Friday may be the last produce box delivery. Depends on USDA extension of grant.Stay safe and well.
I thought those pictures were of the "kids" he was baby setting.
Good Evening from a clear 78°F Southern Ohio,
Got home from work and cut grass for about an hour. Tomorrow I’ll cut along the drive way. After supper shot the pellet gun for a while. Then put some corn in the feeder.
Chief – Some nice looking bucks in velvet
Rich – The county engineers office may have information on the property
Fife – It does get easier
You know Dasher and Dancer and Prancer and Vixen...
Back from farms. Shooting lane cleared for new stand movement. Fred wasn't with us so got it done and happy. We also repaired shoot range backstop. Did it OUR way and not Fred's. Found Fred did not hook up battery and set timer in my deep woods feeder after he loaded it with corn. I had gone to another feeder. Thanks Fred. Rule is, once you do anything to feeder, you run test. He just put corn in and left.
These guys come about every day to check feeder even though it had been out of corn for two months. At my deep woods stand.
Big guy is showing his butt as his buddy looks on.
A crazy horn.
Yes on Indy race. Not done right. Instead of red flag and restart, under yellow flag and gave it to the guy.
Later.
anjdevil2 She has the local paranormal group investigating at some point. Very odd considering what's going on in the back yard.
Not to sound cavalier or uncaring but...
"Who you gonna call?"
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fe93CLbHjxQ
Seriously though, how old is Jenni's house? I'm wondering if there was a house there prior to hers lost due to fire or neglect (or something) and the ruins that couldn't be carted off by the builders of the new house were simply buried on site. A search of town records might give you a clue as to what's been there in the past, or maybe a local historical society might know.
Personally I don't believe in ghosts. At least I don't think I do. I will admit to getting a strange "vibe" the times I've visited the stone wall at Marye's Heights on the Fredericksberg battlefield. A Union soldiers life span could have been measured in seconds there during the height of the battle in 1862.
Just trying to get back in the grooveSaturday, the 9/11 run came through, I was on top of the Ladder for about an hour - Smokey1 was watching on Facebook...LOLMet up with some of my friends, had lunch with them and then they headed off to Linden. Spoke to Jenni, we'll try to do the run next year. Looks like I'll have to invest in a big tour pack for the bike....Sunday was at Jenni's, al fresco dining at IHOP, washed Dad's car, got pet supplies for her Guinea Pigs, shopping for her food for the week, did some excavating in the back yard, it looks like the foundation goes down a foot or so, found what looked like a fireplace damper door frame in 2 pieces and 2 red 8 x 12 red pavers or stones in front of where the broken damper is. After an hour of digging - and I was soaked at that point - we called it an afternoon on that. We went back to Mom's house and fed the ferals, then dinner and an episode of Man in the High Castle. Heard footsteps upstairs - there was something or someone up there, but no trace of anything.About midnight Jenni called and said her new fire alarm was going off for no reason. Found out this morning, her clock in the dining room was going off all night (it's a Regulator wind up wall clock). She has the local paranormal group investigating at some point. Very odd considering what's going on in the back yard.80's and humid again today.....I'm good with it, it'll be cold soon enough.
Good Morning All!
Looks like going to be a good day, (considering Covis, the fires, and storms in the Gulf area). The weather here is comfortable, we aren't having a lot of heat, thanks to the ocean marine layer.
Enjoyed watching the Indy 500 and Nascar races over the week-end. The Indy race finish was really exciting!
Not a lot going on this week just small chores.
Take Care all and prayers for those in need.
dougdagrumpWhat's next more quakes in the mid-west and east ?
No. Godzilla!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-GPZo8ztd0
Mornin' boys. Cloudy and 73 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. I predict drywall duststorm in my immediate future, with a chance of Sherwin Williams.
Delivered Youngest Princess to her college dorm apt yesterday. No tears this time. We did stop off at Michael's, where I was able to pick up some floral spriggs at 70% off. $21 for dinner for two at McD's... ouch.
Not sure on Buckeye's news, but I was hoping for word on #19.
I hope cheapclassics was able to survive the weekend.
Hello there. Another week down. Ended up with 34 quarts of homemade tomato soup last weekend.
Fife........congratulations on the new grandbaby
Buckeye.....good stuff at the museum.
Spanky......the price of lumber goes up with each hurricane and rarely comes back down.
Working on the Tahoe some this week. Struggled with the snap fittings for the tranny and oil cooler lines, after I got them out I decided to replace them. Just don't trust them as they were rusted pretty good. All that remains is install the radiator and fill the fluids. Grandson decided he wanted to race this weekend so his uncle (son) decided to take off and go too. Grandson didn't bring him any trophies but did well considering it was his 1st race this year. Son took 1st in the trophy dial in class and 3rd in money dial in. Both classes were near 30 entries. Today was a lazy day. We did get .25 inches of rain from an afternoon thunder boomer. A small fraction of what we need but thankful for what we got. The corn and bean crop is going to be pitiful. Best get to sleep Prayers for those in need and the end of this pandemic.
Hip Hip Hooray ! After 107* on tuesday followed by 102* thru yesterday it finally cooled off, it only got to 99.5* today. Flintlock, please call your humidity home it sucks when coupled to these temps this week. I am deathly afraid of what our electric bill will be for this past week and a half.
We had some really nasty storms in the mountains to the east yesterday, thunder lightening hail and torrential rains but luckily no fires broke out down this way.
Now they are looking at two hurricanes in the gulf. What's next more quakes in the mid-west and east ?
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It was hot today by us as well, 90 or so, but things had to be done, so...
Changed the oil in Lady Firestorm's Kia Soul. I guess the Soul's gotten used to me, this is the first time I've pulled the drain plug where it didn't go "SPURRRRRRT!" and blew oil all over me!
Then, onto cutting the grass and whizzin' the weeds. Must have sweated five pounds off in the process. Had to do it today, weatherfolks say temps are going to the low 90's all week. Yuck.
Home from babysitting duty. Granddogs and cat were easy. Don't let you sleep late. Their Dad gets up early in the AM. So, they think Granddad needs to too.Now for some rest and then get saws and brush cutter ready for tomorrow. Go to farms and clear a shooting lane.Prayers for CA fires and Gulf folks due to hurricanes. Have a good one.
Morning all, A high of 83* for today. I can enjoy that.
S.J. says hi to you all. He says he will not return until they figure out a way for us to log out by just clicking log out at the top.
I'm not that concerned about it really. unless your putting out personal information here on the site, you really don't have anything to worry about.
Mornin' boys. Passing shower and 65 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Will be hot and muggy for youngest princess's "move in" day. Nothing like CA is dealing with;incredible nighttime footage on youtube. The Dodge is all packed, and thankfully, the youngest is a more economizing traveler, compared to her older sister.
DJSpanky - The better the shortening, the tastier the bread.
Dougnotta - There shall be no expansion in the train room. However, the middle princess castle does have a huge, empty basement...
fifedog Last week, when Alexis and I were at Mario's Trains, while I was shopping for the boys, she grabbed a pastel train set and said,"Look Daddy, for a little girl." "Put it down", I quipped. "But what if Jamie has a girl...?" Then we go "all in" on a Disney themed layout. "Do you have any idea how many Disney trains are out there, let alone the Dept. 56 stuff?" I may need to find a full-time job...
Last week, when Alexis and I were at Mario's Trains, while I was shopping for the boys, she grabbed a pastel train set and said,"Look Daddy, for a little girl." "Put it down", I quipped. "But what if Jamie has a girl...?"
Then we go "all in" on a Disney themed layout. "Do you have any idea how many Disney trains are out there, let alone the Dept. 56 stuff?" I may need to find a full-time job...
Thanks guys. Fifepops will be busy over the next 1/2 year, helping to paint and prep the baby room. The happy couple lives just 4 minutes away from us, so it's certainly convenient.
Good Evening from a wet 71°F Southern Ohio,
Pretty easy-going day today. I cut some beams for a TV stand for youngest daughter. The beams will sit on two old fruit crates, it will look neat. Also glued some turned legs on an OLD table that had split. Then cleaned up the garage.
Fife – Congrats!!!!!
Dennis – I like the older cars too. Bride has a 2019 Odyssey my cars are a 1995 Accord (Daily driver) a 1998 Ranger (beater weekend truck) and my garage queen a 2003 GMC Duramax Dually.
Evening folks!
TAking it easy for the weekend. Not much to report - finished several projects around the house.
DonB - good news about the El Cam! I will get back to work on mine this fall.
Fifer - congrats!!!!!!!!!
Dennis - great to hear the Del Sol work is progressing well!
Anj - Indianna Jones'ing it!
Chief - well - he's da Chief! What else could one say?
MikeC - good to have you checking in!
Major conga's fife and fifemiddleprincess !
I do believe that this applies to Grandkids as well !
86 and partly cloudy. Sun out and suddenly goes back in for a few. Been babysitting Granddogs and cat. Home to shower and a break. Go back for a while to let them out and in and visit. About 10 miles one way. Come back and mow as grass needs drying after middle of the night rain. Spoiled worse than ours. Good bunch to keep though. Spend the night and tomorrow AM. Watch a lot of movies and do a lot of "rubbing".CA fires are horrible. Then two hurricanes in the Gulf.
Saw Ford Rancheo while delivering produce boxes. Body in good shape. Think not running. Someone should restore it.
Good news on El Camino
Congrats Fifey.
Have a good one.
Congratulations Fifedog! Wonderful news!
Congratulations fife, to your entire famiy. How exciting to be expecting a new member to the fifedom.
Northwoods Flyer
The Northwoods Flyer Collection
of
American Flyer Trains
"The Toy For the Boy"
Mornin' boys. Sunny & 71 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Will be headed up the mountain shortly to visit FifeMom.
Wifey and I spent afternoon at Middle Princess's castle. Wifey does housekeeping on Fridays, and I repaired a broken pantry door, and did some gardening.
And, I can share this news now...
Middle Princess is expecting a March 2021 bundle.
dbaker48 Good Evening, UPDATE to the EL CAMINO UPDATE Took it to the alignment shop this morning, and picked it up tonight. It is resolved !!! I can actually make U-Turns, so I wont be bothering you all with this stuff anymore. (Its only a car.) Looking forward to the weekend lots of racing to watch. Take care and have a great weekend!! Later
Good Evening,
UPDATE to the EL CAMINO UPDATE
Took it to the alignment shop this morning, and picked it up tonight. It is resolved !!! I can actually make U-Turns, so I wont be bothering you all with this stuff anymore. (Its only a car.)
Looking forward to the weekend lots of racing to watch.
Take care and have a great weekend!!
Glad it is back to normal
Went to see my second Silver Crown race in less than a week. They put on a good show. Maybe will go to more of them.
TGIF !!!Had to run over to Jenni's last night and help her out, her foot swelled up at work, so I brought her dinner and did her laundry.We've been mowing the lawn and kept hitting some landscaping bricks. Tuesday night, I removed them and found some kind of brick and mortar "thing" and some type of concrete encasement. The area was farm prior to 1948 when the house was built and some research shows that Gen. Washington's Colonial army encamped and frequented a tavern about 1/2 mile away. Also found out that there were 1 or 2 "stops" on the underground railway near by. Depending on time, we'll try to unearth this and see what it is. Her property is very deep and we were just trying clear up a lot of brush and save the flowers and the bushes.80s again today. Humidity will rise during the day. Making arraignments to be downtown as the 9/11 tour comes through. I owe a few friends some adult beverages.Not much else, late dinner with my daughter tomorrow, so that will be fun.OK, I'm off to work!
Produce box deliveries. Out the door.
Mornin' boys. Partly sunny and 65 in the Potomac Highlands. Will be back inside the bathroom "project", patching and repairing what the "demo duo" accomplished yesterday. The newly painted shed looks beautiful.
dbaker - I've had my share of good vs bad body shops. The bad ones make you feel like you're being held hostage. Once I found a good one, I stayed with it (especially with 4 teenage drivers, woof).
Phish - Good luck on the intervew...or not...
Good Morning from cloudy 69°F Southern Ohio,
TGIF- was it Laz that opened his Friday posts with that? I
t is a beautiful morning out. Slept in till 6am then made coffee and the dog and I ate breakfast on the front porch. A fox family that lives up behind the house was really carrying on this morning. Squalling yelping and running from ravine to ravine. It is neat, but if the foxes would leave I would not mind because they’ve killed two of our chickens.
I had an interview for what would be a promotion to process area manager which is one level above what I’m doing now as shift supervisor. We have a very flat management hierarchy as the next level is plant manager. I would be ok to get the promotion or not as I enjoy what I am now.
Don – I must have missed the post, did the El Camino in an accident? It sounds like you’re handling the repair situation well.
Dennis – stay hydrated!
Great Evening!El Camino UPDATEToday was great! My research paid off! After extended discussions with the alignment shop, we were able to form a plan. I was able to locate some used parts that were in good shape. So spent the morning rounding them up, then took them to his shop for his approval. Got his estimate, and then went to the body shop.I planned on going in and have a calm non-threatening discussion. It worked! I expected the body shop to offer to "repair" the front-end problem. They did. But I didn't want them too, lost confidence in them. So in a non-threatening manner I told them "I wasn't comfortable with that, I would be more confident in a specialized front end shop. He than asked what I thought would be appropriate. I told him at least 1/2 of the bil to rebuild the front end. He countered with he felt he should pick-up the "entire tab"! I thought that would be great! I know a significant amount of his business is referral from the OPG parts supplier, and he wanted to protect that relationship. So we ended up with a "saved" relationship, and mutual satisfaction. I respect him for standing up and accepting responsibility!So as of 7am Friday morning the El Camino will be at the alignment being repaired! Hopefully all will be good.
Another HOT day, but its OK, for us. Everything pretty comfortable around here.Buckeye, did you get my voice message regarding the Taconite?
Dennis, Glad to see your taking care and being careful in this heat! I've seen on TV the stories regarding your Church. Hopefully this heat will end soon, and the fires will be under control.Having a some problems with the El Camino! Been working them--- Upon picking it up discovered some initial concerns, (expected). The hood was difficult to close/open, some emblems were not reinstalled. Pointed this out and they were immediately taken care of. Shop owner and I had a discussion about how fortunate I was that there was minimal frame damage, that they had to repair. Cosmetically it is beautiful.- A couple days later I was driving it, and tried to make a Left U-turn. I couldn't without backing up a couple of times! Then I also noticed that looking at it from the rear the car had a slight "list" to the right. Went back to the shop, they "checked" it out and told me, they had to make a "slight" adjustment on the right side tie rod, (cutting a 1/4" off the end (?), and the listing problem was due to the rear air shocks, (left side stroke was 6", right side 4"). Ok, shock not their problem, didn't like the tie-rod explanation. So I just thought I would take it too the alignment shop I use.- So I've done that, and the alignment shop, (which I have a long relationship with) inspected both issues. They showed me were the tie rod was cut, and compared to the left side 3" was removed. Also the Upper Control Arm is bent, also the Lower, Spindle also bent. Then, where the upper is connected to the frame the mounting hole on the frame has been elongated to accommodate the Upper Arm! And the rear air shocks are fine, the right front shock is leaking though. The listing is because the car is setting "cockywampus". According to the alignment shop the frame issue is minor and can be resolved with a shim, however the control arms, spindle, and tie rods DO need to be replaced. I've asked will they align correctly without frame work. They said YES. And that the turning radius will be resolved.- As a result I've taken it to another alignment facility, and got the same analysis. So I've been doing investigating and researching part availability, and I think I have that resolved. (Should be able to get them today from "my" parts guy.) Then going to the body shop today, and confront him regarding the lack of proper repair on the front suspension, and see where we go. I'm expecting some retribution on the additional cost, if not I will have to implement plan B. (Letter and formal complaints, etc.). I'm sure he will want to correct it, but I have zero confidence in letting them work on it again. There's quite a bit of additional details to above, but don't want to bore you all too much. I've maintained a daily diary on all the interaction and activities.So that's what I've been involved with the past week or so. It will all get resolved one way or another.Take care all and be safe!
Good Evening from clear 69°F Southern Ohio,
It is a beautiful evening out. Cool clear and low humidity. After work I leveled the deck on the mower and cut the lower east side to check out the cut and it looks better. Bride made tomatoe pie, it was soooo good. The week is flying by. Lots going on.
Chief, Why am I not surprised by that in NC???
Lazy this AM. Slept till 9. Then got email from El Centro Hispano. Think I stuck a needle in someone about poor County response to testing the Latina community. 50% of those testing positive in Wake County are Latina. Yet the County has made no effort to go into this community and do testing. A lot of them will not come out to testing sites as they are scared. A lot of untruths [lies] have been spread about this and other subjects.Now got to take Wifey to Raleigh and pick up a vanity for FIL's. Suppose to pour. ?? Who knows.
Happy Hump DayCloudy and drizzle, looks like rain and I thought I heard thunder, this will be the norm for today.After work, went to Jenni's and did the front lawn, she can't get it with the riding lawnmower (which needed a carburetor) because of the slope. Did that and went over the back areas that were overgrown and then it was dark. Jenni served me dinner and was home by 11.Tomorrow it will be nicer. I have a 6 AM in Princeton with my allergy doc. SO it will be an early night. During lunch, I'll need to run over to the jewelry store and drop off my watch and Jenni's engagement ring, the prongs are loose.That's all from here, work at 0930....
Mornin' boys. Cloudy and 64 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Have PT in a little while, then back on the honey-do list when I get home. May head up to the RR museum tonight for the chapter meeting.
We took a break yesterday, and Wifey, Youngest Princess and I drove to Deep Creek Lake for the afternoon. Checked out the WISP ski area, and whitewater course (shut down of course). Had a lovely dinner at the Green Turtle, dining on the deck. Fifey got a new hat at the horse supplies store, as my straw one is wearing out after 2 years. Picked up some clam chowder for my folks, and dropped that off to them to enjoy.
Back from farms. No water in the woods. ?? No mosquitos. Unbelievable with the storms there. Think they have had less rain than we have.Feeders raised. Maybe bears will not mess them up now. We'll see.
Kev, Windows 10 with new "upgraded" Edge on a PC. Doesn't matter. Will act up one day. Few days will do good. R&R and TV. Tired.
Good afternoon/Evening!
It was 80 ish today, no rain, did rain last night.Nothing on the train front, I did try to run the 2046/Blue Comet and it would seem the pick up rollers are sparking. I did clean them. I'll bring the dremel over and try again. It was fine on the Fastrack, not so much on the Atlas. I thought that was odd....Mom went to Philly for a 2nd opinion.....adjust meds in a logical fashion. Looks like the new cardiologist is on the right track....as we prayed for....
That's all from here.....
Been tied up the last couple of days with plumbing projects/problems. All resolved at this time, but a PITA.
Not much else to report.
Dennis - yes that is a great movie! I catch it on TCM regularly.
We are back from lake Shishebogama outside of Minocqua Wi. Grand kids had a good time at the lake SIL fished some and we took the pontoon out for some rides. All was good but when I cut down a tire on the Colorado putting the speed boat into the lake on a piece of steal. Had to stay an extra day to get a replacement, $200.00 latter. Sandra managed to get around on that leg and I liked to have killed myself changing that tire on the truck while the SIL was out on the boat fishing, but we made it.
Chief,
Looks like the only way you can use this site is with MS EDGE on a PC,,,what a POS. I will have to catch up later today. Be good.
Now I can't even LOG OFF FROM EDGE!!!! WTH?????
Good Evening from clear 72°F Southern Ohio,
I installed the hot water circulation pump this evening after work. Now we have hot water at the remote sink in the kitchen without waiting for it to warm up. Two online meetings today at work for a total of 3 hours. Bleh. But it does beat traveling several hours. Got a few things to do before bed.
Took 3 hours to do my Mom's lawn on Saturday ....... but it looks spectacular.And the rest of the day was at my house, I cooked dinner and watched more of Man in the High Castle with Jenni and sat with Smurf the Cat.Sunday, Mom had a racing heartbeat, she was better in an hour. Went shopping with Jenni, spent too much at Michael's (some stuff for the layout and them frames for Jenni). Went food shopping then more High Castle. On season 3 episode 4. Rained for most of the day, so more shopping than anything else.Mom is on her way to the cardiologist with my sister, she volunteered, I was all set to go. Tomorrow she's off to U of Penn.Might be a cruise to an Ice Cream shop on Friday, if Mom is up for it, we'll take 3 cars.....Took 9/11 off, may take a trip to NYC with the bike to assist some of the brothers up there. NYC is a $hit show as of late, cancelled the Towers of Lights then, when the FDNY and NYPD complained and MANY volunteers (including the Steven Stiller Tunnel to Towers foundation) put in to make it happen, NYC and the State of NY gave in. Funny how that works.....regardless, Jenni and I will be in Jersey City for the Tribute after dark.Sunny and COOL right now, very pleasant. Should've taken today off....lol.
Fife - That's up in the air - she has her own place, which she needed. Dates and times are still in negiotiation, and living arrignments are in flux, depending on Mom's health. She comes here, I go there depending on what's going on. Jenni's requesting a layout in her basement starting in the Fall, both N and O.
The Princess's consort has gotten a raise and sort of promotion. He's at HD and training at another store, now. IF the Princess and BF get married and want to have kids, we'll need to discuss purchase of my house, etc.....especially if they have kids....then I'll figure out my next "move" so to speak
This site is horrible. Giving me a fit. Later.
Phish - You're very kind, thanks. The layout is about 60% complete as of now. Been at it for 3 years. Look forward to seeing your "empire" in the future.
DJSpanky - I admire your tennacity. Some of the Brits I watch on youtube (Sam's Trains, Mouldy Raspberry) make their railroads in lofts, and do it well.
Good Evening from clear 70°F Southern Ohio,
Assisted a Mass this morning and at Evening Mass. Between Mass’ I saw where youngest grandkid needs some exhaust work done hopefully from the resonator back. Cut some grass, shot the air rifle some cleaned up in the garage and inspected the bee hive. I may need to add another section as the second section we added is filling up quick. I want to share some pictures of our hives.
Spank – Looks like a fine example of measure 3 or 4 times and cut once. Nice work.
Fife & Smokey – I'll look into Shutterfly
Fife – your layout over in the Sunday Photo Fun looks great!
Cloudy and suppose to clear. Went to another town 25 miles away. Ate at Outback which restaurant eating is unusual for us. Enjoyed the steak and family [SIL and her hubby]. Had flooded there and on the way there. Coming back the same. Big rains at SIL's and we only had .25 inches. This is OK as we are wet a plenty.Off to FIL's to take down a wall. This is getting too much. Be glad when the sell the place. Things change weekly.I hear Buckeye is sending me a birthday present. Hope all have a great week ahead.
Mornin' boys. Soggy 67 along the Alleghany front range. Will be spending time with a paint scraper today... Did visit my folks yesterday, as my sister and nephew are up for the weekend. The boy liked his new shark aquarium car. The local NRHS chapter newsletter arrived, and Wifey and I got a nice write-up about last month's social meeting at Fifedom.
Banks - Some possible scenery officionados there...? Let me know if you need some help on the tractor the next few months. Doesn't look like I'll be doing anything soon.
Phish - Shutterfly. Once you familiarize yourself with the site, it's a snap to post on CTT. If I can do it, a-n-y-o-n-e can.
anjdevil - I take it Ms. Jen will be relocating to Richland...?
Jim photobucket decided they wanted to charge for you to use them and post elsewhere. I use Shutterfly.
Glad to see you posting again.
Good Evening from cloudy 71°F Southern Ohio,
It rained this morning then cleared up and was really nice. I washed my bride’s van then spent the rest day burning brush on a stump I’m going to burn out. While it burned I did a lot of weed eating and picking up branches. After supper did a little shooting.
Fife, the tug boat looked like the one in your picture in a very basic sense. I need to get set up to post pictures again. What are most of you using? I think I have photobucket. I’d like to share pictures again.
Hello there.
Phish......Glad to see you posting. Hope you get to show that float after all that work
Been reading but not posting lately. Another week down. Busy doing nuttin this week, never did get back to working on the Tahoe.
Made some hay, did some gardening and since masters are slim we bought a bushel yesterday. Turning them to soup was our project for today. To many distractions so only got half done but that made 15 quart.
Probably finish tomorrow.
Last evening the littlest granddaughters came to swim, later they wanted to run trains so we did that. There were a couple of pileups. Eyes are getting heavy. Bed soon. Prayers for those in need and the end of this pandemic.
Morning. Hot and humid but cloudy. Chance of big rains later???
Being lazy.
Yesterday was Friday 13th on the 14th. Produce box truck 1 1/2 hours was late. Half boxes over sized which makes hauling a problem. Had to recruit Wifey with CRV. Filled it to the hilt. Teacher and her three girls had to drop out of delviery due to getting ready for on-line schooling. In one park, got nail in front and back tire. Didn't go flat so got them plugged after all the delivers. Got home later than usual. Was tired old man.
Got rained on late last night.
Today????
Hope all are well and safe.
Mornin' boys. Overcast and 67 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. The youngest princess drove the state highways yesterday, as we made our way to Winchester, VA, and Mario's Trains. She has no problem with the winding mountain roads, or maintaining 55; it's the right turns on two wheels we need to smooth out... It was great to be in the store again, and I picked up the Lionel shark aquarium car for the nephew, the Lionel exploding target car and ammo dump for the grandson, a pack of Lionel Christmas signs for the North Pole display, and a bottle of MTH Christmas scent.
Phish - Does the tug-on-trailer look like this...?
Morning all. Haven't been doing much lately. Got a bit more done on the shed today. Just a quick howdy, Talk to you all later
wrmcclellan Afternoon folks! Not much going on today. Had some good friends who have been socially isolated due to their advanced age (he is 90) over for waffles on the back porch (outside, nice breeze).
Not much going on today. Had some good friends who have been socially isolated due to their advanced age (he is 90) over for waffles on the back porch (outside, nice breeze).
Roy, I was having a "tele-con" with one of my physicians yesterday and he asked about ppe's when going out and my comment to him, which drew a chuckle, was that we use proper protocols and we do our shopping during "old farts hours". He said that while he also qualifies for the old farts catagory he prefers to use the term "chronlogically challenged".
Not much going on today. Had some good friends who have been socially isolated due to their advanced age (he is 90) over for waffles on the back porch (outside, nice breeze). We have hosted them a couple of times and they really appreciate how careful we are and having a chance to get out of their house for a couple of hours. We had a very nice time. Always enjoy their company and lotsa stories about their younger days.
DJ - looking good!
Phish - I would be parading that float around every opportunity!
Good Evening from cloudy 79°F Southern Ohio,
Weatherman calling for thunder storms Friday. That’s ok I could spend the time cleaning up and putting away stuff.
One of the things I was doing while away was building a float. The oldest girl is the high school’s representative to be the Queen for a large festival usually held around Labor Day called River Days. Boat Races on the Ohio, car shows, entertainment, carnival atmosphere. We bought a 7 X 16 tandem trailer replaced tires, repaired the brakes, rewired the lights, and replaced the deck. It’s now a nice trailers and I’m guessing we have about $1500 in it. Then we built a 16 x 9 deck on top of the trailer rails for the platform. Then I built a tug boat. After a cardboard mock up I transferred everything to ¼"luan and painted it blue yellow and red. It turned out pretty neat. The we got the notice the River Days was cancelled and there would not be a parade. The River Days Queen pageant and parade may be part of a Winterfest festival we have in late November to kick off the Christmas season.
A warm day yesterday culminating with nice cooling breezes from some area T-storms. Sat out on the back porch with adult beverages, grilled some 1" bone-in pork chops and sweet corn. Nice evening.
Basically finished the last two window re-frames yesterday with 2 coats of paint. Ran out of caulk to go around the outside brickmould. Will pick up more caulk to finish off on the next trip to Lowes. Will only take about an hour to finish up. They all match now and look much better than previously.
Have a great day all!
Morning. Partly cloudy and super humid. Chance of thunder storms late today. More rain next three days. When it rains it pours.Not much on agenda today.Bucks in the field at farms. Sent by my farmer. Says there all the time.
Maybe great hunting this season.
BTW: site didn't want to open earlier.
Mornin' boys. Damp and 72 along the Patteson Creek cut-off. Won't be painting outside today, but not to worry. As I was working on the shed yesterday, little did I know that the womenfolk were in the main bathroom stripping the wallpaper off, and scraping down the walls. Whoa boy. No turning back now with this latest project...
Did run the trains for FifeMax during the evening thunderstorm. No pile-ups. Actually, the fleet (2 Lionel Generals, 1 AF Frontiersman, 1 Williams 10-wheeler) has been operating flawlessly as of late.
Good Evening from clear 77°F Southern Ohio,
Thanks for the welcome back.
Bride made great spaghetti and meatballs for supper. Then off to a church related meeting. Home to work on a presentation, and a quick check in before bed.
We’ve ate at the Montgomery Inn and it is good food. Time for bed 0445 comes way too soon.
Welp - not unexpected - TCA has officially cancelled the Oct York meet.
Hey Phish, good to hear from ya ! Don't sweat the small stuff, I don't visit as much as in the past.
I spent part of my youth in Covington, part of the time in town the other part South of town on the farm. With having family there now you have justification for some family dinners at the Montgomery Inn at the Boathouse, absolutely fabulous b-b-q especially the ribs.
Later !
Quick blow through.....
Line/Exec meeting last night, it was good to be back with the FD live and in person....
Mom has her appointment for a cardiologist at U of Penn on Tuesday - hoping for good news and a better outcome.
Nice weekend was over too soon, Spent quality time with Mom and Jenni. My Princess is working retail and will be off this weekend as they go camping near Knoble's in PA. Will be babysitting my cat Smurf. Mom is going to DC on Saturday to visit my brother and SIL, he just had a total knee replacement.
Saturday I have to return the generator and maybe get some alone time, Jenni is working until 4 - may have her come to my house for dinner and a movie.
Work continues to suck, but right now, it pays the bills.
HEY PHISH!!!
Worked for the County yesterday all day. Hot and humid with big chance of showers. Probably mow again since lots of showers coming next few days.Gas prices dropped greatly except in Rolesville. 35 cents per gallon higher. Why would anyone buy their gas? Some still at the pumps. 3 miles away. cheaper gas.Prayers for the mid west. Have a good one.
Hot as expected - 100's heat index - nothing new there
Worked all day yesterday on the windows reframing/new trim. I am on the last 2 and all the parts are cut and fitted. Got one of the two nearly completed with caulking on the internals. Need to sand it down, paint, and caulk the exterior/brick mold. The last window, parts will get installed today, with sand, paint, and external caulking tomorrow. Will be very happy when this project is finally done.
Phish - great to hear from you! Glad you guys are doing well!
Kev - hope the Ms's sprain heals quickly!
Mornin' boys. Sunny & 72, but calling for flash floods later. I'll paint just a little then. Kelly and I went up to my folks' place, and I moved furniture around to make Mom a little more comfortable.
Phish - So many things to feel "embarrassed" about in life; not posting here shouldn't be one of them...K? Check in when you can, and it will always be as if you never left. Glad you are making progess on the AF pike.
WOW great to hear from you Jim!!! Glad all is well!!!!
We did the all morning doctor thing and it looks as if Wife did not break anything but did get a heck of a sprain on that ankle. Worse part is we were planning on a trip to the north woods on Thursday with the daughter and hers to hang out at lake Shishebogama for my 68th birthday and a last chance before school opens till they close it again. . Hope she can make it but it is not looking good. So I am the caregiver once again. I told the kids thay will have to carry her to the boat.
Well I best get!
Good Evening from clear 79°F Southern Ohio,
It has been a long time since I’ve posted. Banks sent me a text and motivated me to set aside my embarrassment for not keeping in touch and drop a line or two.
My bride and I are doing well. She lost her mom in March and they are still settling stuff with the estate. The twins are going to be seniors and the youngest is now a junior in high school. Our youngest daughter has moved back east to Covington Kentucky, across the river from Cincinnati so she is now just a couple hours away. We’re planning a whole kitchen redo as if I don’t have enough already to do.
Work is going great. I’m real excited about the project we’re doing. Very interesting.
Layout is coming along, just a lot slower during the summer.
I’ll try harder to stay in touch
Shame it didn't blow in Sunday night, might have cut down on some of the Chicago looting. Probably not, they would have just rescheduled for Monday Nite.
DJSpanky Was anyone affected by that derecho that blew across the Midwest yesterday? That was some nasty stuff, I heard they had straightline winds in some places that topped 112 mph. Looks like it did a lot of damage.
Yep DJ came through the North Bluff. 70 to 80MPH for about 15 or 20 minutes. Trees down and limbs all over the yard. No power for 6+ hours and then the wife had to go outside, slip and screw up her ankle. Heading to the doctors now for that! Looks like it was evem worse for DougM than us. It was something for sure.
The past 24 hrs, in Niland, East of Sandy Eggo and on the San Andreas Fault. ?????
fifedog And that weren't no 5.1 magnitude shake in Nawth Caroliner. That was the after affects of a big meal at the famous Parker Brothers bar-b-q!!!
And that weren't no 5.1 magnitude shake in Nawth Caroliner. That was the after affects of a big meal at the famous Parker Brothers bar-b-q!!!
Thanks Fife I was thinking up the same lines as that.
Hey, Happy Monday!!
90s today so far - looks hot out there, maybe I'll go out after work - AT 630PM!!!!
Nothing really train related - was without power from Tuesday at 1030 to Friday night at 1030 - I hope JCP&L enjoyed that $1 BILLION they spent on nothing cuz they didn't upgrade $hit after Sandy......borrowed a generator for a day....
Got Jenni's treasure trove of N scale on the work bench. New layout calls for N scale in the moutains and on western part of the L shaped layour with a town, station and main street. On the North end of the L will be the N scale in the mountains and the O scale in front with main street, a passing siding and back through the mountains in the background. Once we get the basement in order, then it's go time. Also planning a HO Slot Car track and Air Hockey table.
A friend of Jenni's just got her Dad's '56 Bel Air post car in her new garage. needs paint, hasn't run since the '80s, inside storage. Shouldn't be hard to get this piece up and running - Stovebolt 6 with 3 on the tree. And it's very complete with spare parts.
2046 converted to a 4-6-2 Pacific really looks good and runs great. Smokes like a house fire.....262E is cleaned, the brass polished and it runs amazing, also got my 1668 Streamliner running like a champ. This is what happens in quarentine....lol!!
Mike C - at least you can watch it on TV ----
Got the Magnum started and in the driveway Pre-stupid named storm - miss that car.
Not much else - Mom is better, blood test was today - cardio doc tomorrow
Need to start getting to a date and booking wedding stuff soon.....
fifedog Evenin' boys. Sunny & 92 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Been painting the shed Clary Sage green (hoo-hoo-HOO). Looks nice, but a lot of work. I have a good "close encounters" sunburn at the moment; s'pose I better paint on the east side tomorrow. And that weren't no 5.1 magnitude shake in Nawth Caroliner. That was the after affects of a big meal at the famous Parker Brothers bar-b-q!!!
Evenin' boys. Sunny & 92 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Been painting the shed Clary Sage green (hoo-hoo-HOO). Looks nice, but a lot of work. I have a good "close encounters" sunburn at the moment; s'pose I better paint on the east side tomorrow.
Must have been really good B-B-Q Beans !
Morning. Redhots and egg. Followed by a leftover Krispy Kreme.Hot and humid as usual. 93 right now. Chance of thunderstorms this afternoon and throughout the whole week.Being lazy today. Tomorrow, early out tax appeals board hearings most of the day.Mow grass as growing fast and furious.Believe it or not. Houses damaged and streets cracked in and near Sparta NC. One video showed brick ranch style house with one wall that the bricks collapsed. Enjoy your day.
Happy Monday all!
Still pretty warm - ha - as if it would be any different this time of year!
Not much to report. Working on the last two window frame/trim rebuilds. Will be glad when this project is over (been working on it for 3 years now). A lot of cutting and fitting for each window. Some motar work to fill gaps so caulking hs something to adhere to. Then a lot of back painting and caulking the trim (for weather) to get them installed - then final paint. All in all, about a week per window.
DJ - how did the cake come out
Morning. Hot and humid as usual. Chance of thunder boomers this afternoon. Cable got fixed around 5:30 yesterday between thunder storms. Was a simple amplifier in line in box outside. The cable folks were telling their executives it was a whole node out. Couldn't be as we had great fast internet. Buddy supervisor finally got the word. Had a guy right out in 2 hours. Suppose to call his cell from now on and skip the BS.Don, sounds good and stay that way.
Spank, you don't do things in attics in NC this time of the year. If so, very early in the AM. I have a big gable vent fan that is thermostat controlled. Runs a lot now. I have an override switch at the top of folding stairs. Flip it and fans runs all the time. If we have to go up this time of the year, flip it on. Not so busy week with only tax appeals hearings Tuesday. Maybe get to the farms and work.Hope all are OK.
DJSpankyI couldn't find any ammonia at ShopRite. Amazed how bare the shelves in the cleaner aisle were.
Man, you KNOW things are bad when Shop-Rite doesn't have what you need!
The cleaner aisles aren't much better here at the local Publix. I can't get "Clean Shower," got the last one two weeks ago and haven't seen it since. A lot of the heavy-duty stuff's wiped out. No problem with TP but tissues and napkins are problematic.
Mornin' boys. Foggy on the mountain right now, which adds a little mystique to my coffee, as I sit outside with FifeMax. Thanked the Man Upstairs for all of my blessings. Spent yesterday with Mom, just watching tv, and talked about how cool it would be if wild parrots roosted in the birch out back. Called Fifepup on speaker. We mentioned the wedding next year, which made her tear up...
Need to get to Sherwin Williams for a couple gallons, for the shed painting this week. 30% off thru tommorow.
Been reading but not posting lately. Another week down.
Since I'm going to be 65 next month l spent some time this week learning how much I don't know about Medicare supplement insurance. Signed up for a plan but I'm not going to save much money because some of the drugs I take are "tier 4" meaning they pay a small percentage while I cover the bulk of the cost. Plus my out of pocket starts now and will restart Jan 1. Even though I signed up in September I can explore options again in October. Still not sure I 100% understand it all.
I finaly started to replace the Tahoe radiator that was overflowing tranny fluid. Decided while it was out of the way I might as well change the water pump, then I decided at 120k it's could use a timing chain. Got the radiator out and found the engine oil cooler lines both seeping, the lower tranny cooler line and right front brake line severely rusted.
Working on that in between gardening with a bit of farming thrown in, we got a whole 0.1 inches of rain out of the storm. Spanky.......looks good. Don..... glad the El Camino is back, pictures. Prayers for those in need and the end of this pandemic.
Good Morning,Chief, good news on your back! Keep up the good work !Brutus, That is outrageous about the house, I've never heard of such a thing, Somebody should have been watching a little closer.
Dennis, Good luck with the battery, I'm sure you will do fine with the PEP Boys one also. I've had good luck with them too.
Kevin, You are not the only one with those "reassembly gooofs", I OFTEN have to do things 2x, I rrationalize it away by the fact I'm left handed.
Roy, I just found out NASCAR has released the schedule and seems to be a number of changes. Announcers on Xifinity race this morning seems to think its total choas.
Fife, Hope the anticpated NEWS comes through soon for you!
Smokey 1, Hope you loose the cold soon, and good luck with the haircut!
Definitely have had a couple of interesting DAYS! - Had follow up appt with Dr., all is well and was successful! Got the stent out out, and everything back to normal! - Got new shoes from VA - PICKED UP THE EL CAMINO YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. IT REALLY LOOKS AND ACTING GREAT! - Yesterday was the 7th anniversary of when I fell off the engine and screwed up my leg. 7yrs later and STILL WALKING! YAHOO!
Going to do some tinkering around today, so better get started!
V8Vega I have a cupon for a dicsount on a Pep Boys battery so I will try them.
I don't know if you've got an "AutoZone" out your way but I've used their batteries for years and they're very good.
I've never heard anything bad about "Pep Boys" batteries though.
Morning. 91 and sunny. Yes, humid. Bologna, egg and cheese sandwich [on hamburger bun].Groomer coming at noon. Dogs will be happy.Paid $1.62 Thursday for regular. Past Tuesday, $2.02 for high test. In Rville, still $2.05 reg. Thieves.Resting back as I have been and it seems to be working.Have a good one.
89 and more showers guessed. Delivered 10 extra boxes than usual. Had 235. Got through faster. Had lots of help today. I didn't lift a one due to back procedure. Big problem. Out in the county, no where to pee. Ladies helping have the same problem. If I didn't have three vehicles following me with ladies and teenage girls, could stop by the road as some are scarcely traveled. When I finish, rush home. They rush to the nearest fast food. Long time partner delivering, may stop by here. Now R&R. Enjoy your day.
Morning from a sunny and cool North Bluff. Boy we have had a nice string of perfect weather. High 50s to low 60s at night with low to mid 80s for the days. Guessers say it will all end tomorrow.
Using MS Edge to get on and off. Tried to log on with the new MOTO 2020 smart phone yesterday but it would not let me because the site is not secure. Go figure.
Never was into MR or their forum. To many better than thou from what I have seen.
Spent yesterday afternoon servicing the transaxle on the Hustler Raptor SD. Went good till I went to try it out and then it would not power the right side drive. After a lot of brain drain I found that somehow in the process I had pulled the tow lever out so the right drive was disengaged. Once I found that all was fine.
Hope SJ is doing fine.
Be good.
A normal hot day on tap!
I am a MR subscriber since the 80's. Bought the magazine since the late 60's. I also remember the expansion into some toy train stuff and then the CTT breakoff. The magazine today is much smaller and for whatever reason, the photo quality the last two or three years varies greatly - from grainy to sharp. Never had grainy pics in the past. And like CTT - too much verbiage vs photos (if Kalmbach is reading this - a picture is worth a thousand words). Not sure I am gonna renew MR this year. There are some very good online model RR mags now that have expanded photos and text (if ya wanna read it).
Mornin' boys. Damp and foggy along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Time this week has been split between the honey-do's, and visiting FifeMom. Did take youngest princess out driving a few times, as well. Just a little bit of time spent in the train room, as running out of scenery material again. Absolutely no word from railyard...
Getting a heavy dose of MR ads emailed to me the last couple of days.
Coincidence...?
Morning had meeting at Extension Office. Food hub planning with Extension Director and Food Security manager. Left for farms at noon.Returned from the farms. Everything looks great. Now tin blown off of the big old packhouse. One plastic chair under the shelter had blown over. The stack of them next to it had not. All AOK. Campers too. Tobacco crop was massive. Primed one time or more. Soybeans [in smaller fields look great]. Sandy loam soil so could drive around fields. GlasStar Plus sprayed last trip had worked. Lots of fire ants up as water runs them up. I've seen big thunderstorms cause more wind damage. Crops were NOT blown over.Got home and a big thunderstorm had hit middle of the afternoon. 8/10" rain. Must have flood down as water did run through the tractor side of the shelter.Ate a famous Parker Brothers Bar-b-q. Had pork bar-b-q, fried chicken, boiled potatoes. brunswick stew and cold slaw [yellow kind]. Lots of corn sticks and sweet ice tea.
Hey all!
Sunny as usual. Worked on rebuilding a wooden exterior window frame today. Need to finish the trim, prime it, install, and paint tomorrow.
Have a great evening!
Morning all
No real plans for today. I seem to have a summer cold, reason I say that it has been trying to become one for about a month or so now. Sure wish I could feel safe about getting a haircut. It's been about a year I think since I have had one. I was due just about the time all this broke out. (corvid-19) 74* this a.m. when I got up, Already 80* going to 94*I hope all have a good day, talk to you all later
It wouldn't surprise me if the "Garden Railways" content gets folded back into "Model Railroader," I remember getting "MR" prior to when "CTT" hit the stands and "MR" did have articles concerning G gauge at the time, in addition to O gauge.
Although it goes without saying in those days HO and N scales dominated "MR."
Saw where Garden Railways is shutting down. Makes me nervous about CTT as well. Wonder if everything won't go back to MR at some point.
Well, I DID log off the Kalmbach site once, and man, did I go through hell trying to log back on! Wound up calling Customer Service to put it right!
Mind you it was the one time only, but I'd be lying if I said I'm still not a little spooked. On the other hand, when I do a "cookie purge" I'm automatically logged off but haven't had any problems logging back in afterward.
Flintlock76 By the way, I don't bother to log-off the Kalmbach sites myself. I've never had an issue.
By the way, I don't bother to log-off the Kalmbach sites myself. I've never had an issue.
Flintlock,
First time for everything. I would rather not push it just because of those "pajama-wearing gnomes living in their mother's basements"
Dennis, As for turning off the tablet I would at least do it now and then so it can up-date and install securty up-dates. I know that when I got this new smart phone the tell you to shut it down now and then so up-dates can be done. I know people who never turn of their devices but from what I have been told it is best you do now and then at least.
We are having May weather in Aug??? I will take it, back to the 90 next week.
Mike, don't let it get you down, just think of all the money you will save.
V8VegaSo now I have started to leave it on all the time, just close the lid. Is that bad?
I wouldn't. If you're on all the time you're "live," for lack of a better term, all the time and on-line all the time. When I'm not using my lap-top for several hours or overnight I turn it off. Now while there's nothing on my lap-top that a hacker might be interested in, and I mean nothing, I figure why take chances? There's those little "pajama-wearing gnomes living in their mother's basements" that'll cause trouble just because they can.
85 and sunny. Not as hot today but humid [all this water has to evaporate]. Think storm took hot air to the North. Do NOT have to take chemo tablets on Saturday nights anymore. Only real reaction is feel like crap on Sundays. No alcohol as I reacted badly with to it. Lady Dr. and hubby [he is a Dr. too] going back to Berkley where they moved her from. Hubby got super big offer. He is a cardiologist. Now if I can get the back thing fixed without surgery. Injections this afternoon.Go pick tomatoes for the lady that checks me in at back Dr.'s. She insists on her [not the other lady] checking me in and out. Bribe them with tomatoes.Chewed butt in Human Services Live Well Wake leadership team meeting. Ignoring my Hispanic community.Stay well and safe.
That was certainly some explosion in Beiruit!
Chris bought me a book for Fathers Day, "Lincoln Conspiracy" which was a good read. Then got me "The First Conspiracy" about Geo Washington. Both are non-fiction and very interesting. So had my head in the 2nd one most of the day.
Today going to the VA and pick-up some shoes, they provided them due to the Diabetes and really work well. I also get them modified to accomodate my right leg. So a win, win situation.
Then go by and check the El Camino out, it should be being painted and available in the next couple of days. So that ought to be fun.
Kevin, glad to see you back, hopefully it will continue to work for you.
SJ, Miss your witt. I respect your decision, and concern for security. I don't know maybe dumb or just lucky on my part, I haven't logged out in so long, I couldn't tell you. But, haven't had any issues.
Mike, Hope your able to find an alternative for the weekend, maybe a headset and be able to watch the race. GOOD LUCK!
Roy, Like the flagpole fix, that is pretty good!
Fifedog, Looking forward to your big reveal! Got some ideas.
Time to get busy, breakfast on its way.
Have a good-one!
smokey1 SJ ( Sir James ) has asked to tell you all he is reading every day, but will not come back and post, until they fix it where you can log out, without having to clear your cookies. I believe Kevin is the same Me, it is what it is.
SJ ( Sir James ) has asked to tell you all he is reading every day, but will not come back and post, until they fix it where you can log out, without having to clear your cookies.
I believe Kevin is the same
Me, it is what it is.
That is correct. I have been reading but want them to fix it because everytime I have to clear cookies to get out it kills my access to everything else and I have to reset all passwords. Bad enough this site is "not secure" but not being able to log off kills it. I am trying this from EDGE not Firefox to see how it works.
Otherwise all is fine here on The North Bluff.
Wish me luck logging off.
UP-Date.. It logs off from MS EDGE.
No fans for 500. Just announced. There are no words to describe this pain. Not sure if and when I will be back. If not, it has been fun. Enjoyed all of you.
Good morning gang!
Sunny, not too hot. A breeze would be nice!
Not much to report.
Anj - I fixed/strengthened a neighbors alum tube flagpole (that had been broken/bent in a storm) using schedule 40 PVC pipe down the center (that fit perfecty). Cut up/trimmed the busted alum and sleeved the PVC with it so it looked the same). After several gales/storms the last 3 years it is still holding up.
I assume Kev cannot log in. I can only log in/post using MS Edge.
Mornin' boys. Damp and 68 along the Alleghany front range. Tropical storm is basically traveling along I95, spawning some twisters. Shenandoah Valley will get a lot of moisture, east of here. Waiting to get the "all clear" from Chief. Rich is next. Brent might wind up with mud track for his kids' power wheels.
Can't divulge "big news" as of yet.
Was flipping through youtube, and JD Stucks had a recent video of Detroit 3-railers. Saw our ol' buddy Charlie (red t-shirt), but I didn't see SirJames. They run some nice stuff.
***Update***
Chiefdom is fine.
Morning. Sunny and 79 degrees. Seems some little noreasterner came by last night. Left us with about 3.5" of rain. Sure didn't like us so it took off up north. Funny hearing this little reporter lady [not from NC] reporting excitedly about wind blowing at the Outer Banks. It blowing the water out of the sound and on to the road [flooding the road]. Folks driving through it as they are use to that with a north easterner.Got lots of little limbs to pick up around front. Willow oaks do that. Sometimes without wind.Buddy at the farms said this AM, "we dodged the bullet". Could not see damage anywhere. I'll have to go down east and see. Didn't lose power.Wifey packing for the trip to Atlanta.I will have to mow grass again. Actually could have yesterday but didn't have time. Wait a minute. I just mowed Friday afternoon late.Enjoy the day.
Alls quiet here today, including me. Did watch the NASCAR race yesterday, it was pretty much a sleeper. Their schedule sure is screwy, I think they are trying to make up for cancelled races. This next week-end will be at Michigan, and running a race on Sat AND Sun.??
Haven't seen anything from Kevin in awhile hope he is all right.
Banks, Yeah get the old thing out and put it back on the road. It will be a good winter project.
Take care all and be safe.
Dougnotta - He should've looked at what he was prescibing and figured it out from there. We gave him a list and then after much complaining, fiugred out there were co-indications that were bad......
Flint - Yeah, I don't he's coming here, I just don't want a huge tent sailing into someone else's backyard or worse
anjdevil2Yup along with the COVID scare comes some stupid named hurricane. High winds and rain starting at noon tomorrow. I'll need to shore up the temp garage tonight and anchor it better. Media is all hyped up doom and gloom......
'Devil, unless Jim Cantore from the Weather Channel shows up in the neighborhood you've probably got nothing to worry about. If HE shows up, well, he didn't get the reputation of a "Harbinger of Doom" for nothing!
Rich, It took a good while to get the right combo of drugs when my heart first tried to crap out. One type worked well on BP but screwed other things up so it was change type, change dosage, change frequency but after awhile they got it right. Even when they do get it right you have to be on your toes and don't let anything slide by, no matter how minor don't ignore.
Ok, preaching is done. Later all !
Good MorningDonB - Glad you made it out in 1 piece.
Fife - NEWS???
Mike C - It'll happen - NHRA is running, at least. John Force Racing is sitting this year out, however.
Took Mom to the hospital yesterday, FINALLY will be getting a 2nd opinion on her heart. Her current cardio has been swapping and changing meds for a month now. We went to our usual hospital where I believe they are more professional and better trained. I will find out later today.Saw Jenni for 5 hours afterwards. Just not enough time for us as of late. She did finish the high school softball/baseball commission portraits. 3 has 3 more but without the tight deadlines as the other 8. So she gets a needed break.Started work on the Magnum, I FINALLY got the battery out of the trunk and it's been on slow charge since Saturday afternoon. Also took down 1 of the temp garages as it collapsed last week. I'll use those parts to reinforce the one left and the canopy to build another structure at Jenni's. I'm thinking steel pipe. Should be more solid that aluminum tube.Yup along with the COVID scare comes some stupid named hurricane. High winds and rain starting at noon tomorrow. I'll need to shore up the temp garage tonight and anchor it better. Media is all hyped up doom and gloom......New hours today and they suck 930 to 630? Spare me......Off to work....
Morning all.
Nothing really planned for today.
Just a quick fly through. Hope all have a good day
Talk to you all later.
Morning. Sunny and 89. Tropical storm to hit east of us. We will get rain and some wind. Weather guesser lady screaming the sky is falling. Her superior last night painted different picture. Create excitement so folks will watch.Sprayed three backpack sprayers on FIL's crush and run. Also around some trees. Lots of poison on his lot. Tired when I got through as humidity was horrible.Got gas for generator if needed. Flags down and so is hanging baskets. Umbrellas are put up.Run some errands.Prayers for our buddy Don B. Hope all have a great day.
93 today but no breeze. Son grilled steaks for the family dinner tonight. Yum!
Fife - the water was quite yellow?
Pool guy showed late yesterday. I had alreadu ordered a new bottom for my filter. Him, his son, and I got the filter diassembled, new bottom installed (inc all fittings), everything washed out, reassembled, in 30 min. Then they did a deep clean on the pool and all is good now. I had patched the leak in the old bottom with flexseal and it held up well. Pool guys had a single mom with two boys in college with the exact same filter that the bottom cracked too far to repair. I gave them mine. The patch looked good when we cleaned it out. hopefully it tides her over as she had just paid fall tuitions.
Banks - break the El Cam out! I finished up the flush on the cooling system today and added 1 gal of antifreeze for the rust inhibitor protection. It is a long way from being cold here! I am setting the El Cam project aside for a few weeks.
Flintlock76 I agree with both of you Banks Not wishing anybody ill will but the remnants of a tropical storm or hurricane would be a welcome drought breaker here. I have to concur. We've been in a drought condition for close to three weeks and hotter than a $2.00 pistol! What rain we did get was light and didn't do much good, so I wouldn't mind if the storm drops a bunch of water, we can use it!
I agree with both of you
Banks Not wishing anybody ill will but the remnants of a tropical storm or hurricane would be a welcome drought breaker here.
I have to concur. We've been in a drought condition for close to three weeks and hotter than a $2.00 pistol! What rain we did get was light and didn't do much good, so I wouldn't mind if the storm drops a bunch of water, we can use it!
BanksNot wishing anybody ill will but the remnants of a tropical storm or hurricane would be a welcome drought breaker here.
Monster post here.
Been reading but not posting lately. Started this Friday night and crashed.
RIP Neil. Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY to those I missed.
Spanky......I think I'd wait till fall on the attic project.
Roy, Don....all your El Camino talk is giving me the urge to get mine out of the garage. Went to the dirt drags last Saturday with son, he was on vacation. The grandson hasn't gone yet this year. Son managed 3rd in the trophy dial in class and won the dial in money class. Not bad considering its been almost a year since he ran and 20+ entries in both classes. So so day at the hill climb Sunday Much hype on China flu here. No more than 25 people indoors. Not look'n good for York.
Tuesday had hi res CT of lung and saw the Doc. Lungs are fine. Changed asthma drug. Mixed reviews so far but seems to be improvement.
The pool pump I was trying to make work died completely. Luckily Mrs Mrs found one on Facebook marketplace for cheap. It's from a lot bigger pool. It will clean ours nicely without running 24/7. Did I mention the farm house water heater started leaking a week or so ago. It only lasted 25 years. Replacing it was yesterday's project. Other than replacing the 8" blocks under it with cap blocks pretty much an easy swap. Not wishing anybody ill will but the remnants of a tropical storm or hurricane would be a welcome drought breaker here. Fife....grandkids are great, glad you enjoyed them. Are you gonna share the "big news" with us? Prayers for those in need and the end of this pandemic.
Morning. Church online. Now hot and humid. Rain and windy tomorrow. Now they say not going to be a hurricane. Biggie TV station wants it to come to us. Should stay east of us. Not good for crops as that is big farming areas.Off to FIL's to spray GlasStar Plus [Roundup].Hope all have a safe and healthy week ahead.
Don and Fife,
Thank you for the comments. What you say is true. Too many lives gone and too many more have had severe disruptions. It is so very hard to put into the words what the 500 means. I would gladly delete all the other races from my schedule if I can attend THE race. This constant "go no-go" situation has been a stressor for the last 5 months.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Mike, I certainly can understand your frustration, Hopefully this will all pass sooner than later. And so many have lost so much there is a lot to tbe thankful for as well.
Fife, Sounds like you had a good day, hope your Mom is doing better.
Chief looks like you need get ready for some rain, hope its not as severe as the talk is.
I just had a quiet day, doing no more than I had to. Hopefully tomorrow will be easier.
Take care all.
Evenin' boys. We went with Middle Princess up to my folks' place, as she had "big news" to share with them. As we were talking, there were 2 little fawns playing tag out in their back yard. So frigin' cute! Then we drove to Cracker Barrell, where I "enjoyed" my grilled caesar salad...
Hang in there, Mike C.
Hey. Roy. The grandsons were nowhere near your pool.
Good evening all,
I was hoping to start posting again on a regular basis. Was going to see 5 Indy car races this month and was still working from home 4 days a week. Then they postponed Mid-Ohio (less than a week before the first race) and now my worries about the 500 have exploded again. Not in a good place.....again. Maybe if the 500 goes off without a hitch, I will be back. Otherwise I am no good to any of you and not much better to myself. I hope everyone else has a good day.
Afternoon team CTT!
Sunny and warm today - 91 predicted. Cooler than normal!
Not much going on today. Waffles for breakfast. Walked outside and pool was turning yellow (algae), so brushed it. Tested chemicals and all is norm. Its been cloudy and the water is very warm, good conditions for algae bloom. Pool guy did not show up yesterday so sent them a text that they should backwash the filter and chlorine shock when they do come.
Hot and humid. Got grass mowed yesterday afternoon late. Now off to FIL's for ? Those two ladies have no plan. Take truck and some tools. We'll see.93 and sunny. Everyone screaming hurricane. NC, maybe Outer Banks. Think the steering air currents will push it out and north. My guess.Had my first microwaved frozen breakfast burrito. Was fast and no mess. Will do that again.Don, glad "everything came out" all right. Dr. Buckeye is the expert on kidney stones. Hope all have a good one.
This POT sounds a LOT better! Think I will try to "can" the one I started. When I saw August wasn't there, OK I'll start one. But I couldn't remember how many years. Saved it, and went back to check, then return to edit the topic. Saw Fife had added, so great try to delete my half one. Not an option. So change the topic name, and hopefully a moderator will delete it before someone adds a post to it.
Up too early anyway couldn't get back to sleep. Should've stayed in bed.
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