Morning. Partly cloudy and chilly. This is good for deer season. Will hit the road for the farms soon. Fred only one hunting. Seeing does, rabbits, squirrels and a raccoon. Headed east in a few. Back tonight.
Got home at 12:30 AM. No protesters showed. Funny. Frankie was home by 11:30. Had fun with oldest Granddaughter [she was in charge]. Grandson behaved and we all ate HOTDOGS. He is a picky eater. Ate all his hotdog and some of Papa Frank's french fries.
Enjoy your day.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
THAT ain't happening......lol
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
anjdevil2 I'm Gomez
Don't go blowin' up no Lionels.
T G I FGreeting from a cold and rainy Central Jersey! Still raining and 43F don't expect it to get much warmer at this point.Finally got my meds last night, had time to go to Burlington and Target to look for a comforter, not finding what I want, got dinner at Mickey D's then dropped off my ballot at the drop box by the fire house.Not sure of plans for the night as Jenni has a chiropractor appointment and that might last past my 6:30 punch out time. With the rut season upon us and since she already tagged a deer with the Charger, I hate to have her drive at night. I may run over to my house for a bit then over to her. Saturday will be a train store run and drop off the cable boxes, we changed to Fios and our internet speeds tripled at about half the cost.Prayers for Roy.......Banks - Sound like something I'd like to do --- stay inside like in my attic....
Phish - Yeah, me too, but this is for the betterment of the department. We have a small core that will stick to their guns, and that is refreshing.
LionRoar - Like you, I think I finally found someone that has the same interests, passion and immature things that I like/do. We can all get older, but not really grow up. We mesh well. She is priceless...... I marvel at your kids, btw, they look like great kids and that is a treasure......I'm still making memories with my Princess....
Back to the nonsence we call WORK - After I get done at Mom's tomorrow night, we get to act like kids. Jenni is Mortisha and I'm Gomez - I actually grew my Fu Manchu back for this....
Good morning from a clearing 45°F Southern Ohio,
Rained most all of yesterday. I took a vacation day to be home while the drywall guy was hanging and finishing the drywall from where we removed the above cabinet soffits. I’ve done drywall but I’m SLOW. We judged to hire out the drywall work. He will be done in another hour or two. Well worth the money to hire out in my judgment. Once he’s done, I’ll cut some holes in the ceiling for the lights and paint Saturday or Sunday, then start hanging cabinets next week.
Took the puppy for his 10 weeks shots. All is good. He is going to be a really good dog.
Fife- My MIL fell several times until it convinced my wife’s family she needed full time help.
Don – Thank you the update on Roy. Let him know I’m praying for him.
Rich – Meeting with folks who have self-motivated agendas, or only willing to hear what they want to hear, well, let’s just say they task my patience.
May God bless you and you families
Jim
Slept late. Coffee good. Turned cooler. Off to do baseboards at FIL's and then babysit Grands.
Mornin' boys. Damp,damp,damp and 49 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. My buddy Tom will be here this afternoon, and he's bringing crabcakes. The train room will be a-buzzing this weekend, and I'll meet up with Banksie Sunday morning at the Blair County Train Swap Meet. www.altoonatrain.com
Today, another sad day at the railyard.
Spent yesterday getting a quickie oil change, then visiting FifeMom. She fell the day before, and was a little sore. She needs to use her walker, always. Stepdad also took a tumble this week. Oy-vay.
Continued for Roy. I want him around here for a long, long time.
88 - The Alleghanies should still be here when you finally make it...
dbaker - Glad the ash is all you have to deal with. Too bad none of those hurricanes took a left turn.
Chief - Keep'em straight down there.
fifedog Banks - Probably around 1030-1100 hrs.
Banks - Probably around 1030-1100 hrs.
Fife.....I'll hang around till you get there.
Hello there,
as of dark 2.5 inches of much needed rain from Zeta.
Spent a few hours Thursday Friday and Saturday hunting. Saw a few squirrels and a couple flocks of turkeys but no deer.
Got the camper winterized yesterday. The rain kept me inside today working on some house stuff.
Best get to sleep.
Prayers for those in need, affected by hurricanes, wildfires and the end of this pandemic
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Evenin FellasTheQ has been in SA since Sunday and man is the house not the same without her. Kids are doing their best with online learning (think they are getting accustomed to it). Took them to a local place that decorates for Halloween on Monday. Really neat and the kids liked it. Yesterday I placed a couple of online orders and we spent the evening driving to Columbia, then Rockville, then home... 3.5 hours... UGH, but we found a new ice cream place in Rockville that makes custom ice cream sandwiches. Fife - sounds good. Tell Tom I said Hi. Wish I could have made it up this time... have to join you guys for that trip some day.DonB - thanks for the update on Roy. Been praying for him.Spanky - Yeah last weekend was only 1/2 decent for me... lol.NJ - glad things are looking up for you!Banks - think I forgot to mention it... nice bear!
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Good Morning,
Heard from Roy this morning, he isn't out of the woods yet. He is having "good" and "bad" days, yesterday was a bad day. Having trouble swallowing food and liquid. He lost 10lbs while in the hospital, and with the Covid scenerio didn't really get a thorough release consoltation.
Was left in the dark as to what to expect. They have made multiple attempts to talk with the Dr's, but have not had much success. He and his wife have been doing research on the web. He also indicated that all his food is being pureed, and even water is difficult. Most important issue is keeping anything from going into his lungs. They just got some "thickening" powder to make water more dense to help get it to his stomach. We talked for maybe 15 minutes, I told him I had thought about calling him earlier this week, but didn't want to put strain on him or his voice. He said I made the right choice. Also, asked if I would post this, and he will be back to the forum soon. Continued prayers!
On our front, it appears the fires are under control, all the evacuations have been lifted. I Spent yesterday cleaning up ash, and leaves from the Santa Winds. I'm sure will have more of that in the next few days!
Did get to see the Nascar race yesterday afternoon, (suppose to be last Sunday, been postponed daily due to rain). Did enjoy the race.
Take care All, and have a great day!
Don
Good afternoon all,
Soggy day in Indiana. Betweeh grocery shopping and yard mulching Wednesday, I worked my posterior off. Taking it easy today. Quiet day at work today. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Happy Friday Eve - - - Another meeting in the books, it's nice to have a sane logical meeting/discussion about the future of the department. Too many times, people get pi$$ed off and no one hears the salient points. Next company meeting should be interesting.....Ran to my house for a bit, discussed the phone thing with my Princess, checked on the trains and went to BK to eat. Afterwards called T Mobile and ordered both phones for myself and the Princess. Mine should arrive Saturday, which is great, since my contract phone expires then. Her phone will be a bit later, as her color is on back order.As Spank said, Zeta is here and it has been raining since late last night. Supposed to end tomorrow. I plan to be in the train attic Friday night, the kids will be at a party, we can do more cleaning while they are out and keep Smurf the cat happy.54F as the high - rain rain rainPrayers for Roy continueBack later
Couldn't make it past 7:15 this AM. Cooked stuffed sausage [butterflied] and biscuits for Wifey and self. She has to work today. Seems the hurricane is over pans right now with rain and wind. Doom and gloom guessers here want the wind to blow here but say very little rain. We'll see. No rain guessed yesterday and it poured for a while.Plan to goof off today. We'll see. Now looks like I babysit tomorrow afternoon late and tomorrow night. Prob hunt Sat. afternoon. Seems "something big" is being forecasted for 8:30 tomorrow night. DIL off Sat. and works Sunday. ???? Time to bust some heads for unruly protestors. Raleigh Mayor [whinny and crying] and PD Chief have no backbone.Have a good one.
MartyE - Correct spelling. Unless you feel a hand on your shoulder...
Rain seems tho be the theme today. Not a downpour but steady.
Doctors appoinment for my annual (had to make sure I spelled that correctly) this afternoon. Thinking about another day off tomorrow. Accumulated too many vacation days this year.
Hope everyone is staying safe.
Trying to update my avatar since 2020
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Happy Hump Day,Trip to Manahawkin was nice, didn't get home until the predicted time of Midnight. It was good for Jenni and showed her family we are committed to trying to be there for her family's special occasions.Tonight is a By Law committee meeting at the firehouse - I was asked to serve, like I need another thing to do, but it's important, so, yeah....Afterwards, will be going to my Princess' to finalize new phones.......ordering this via phone to avoid extraneous charges.......Rain and gray again - rain all day tomorrow from some Zeta thing from down south......
Fife - I've een watching bits a pieces of those videos....some interesting info, especially from the Atlas O signaling system.....
Back later.....
Slept till 8. Foggy and now warming up. May get frost next week. Getting ready for a virtual Human Services Board appeal on an environmental issue. Mobile home park out in the county. Owner wants to put two mobile homes on one septic tank. The capacity is based on the number of bedrooms. He has removed a closet from the bedroom and calling it a multipurpose room. I know this guy and he has always cheated. Now I must have an "open mind".
Then off to FIL's to do more carpenter work.
Prayers for NOLA and LA.
Have a good one.
Mornin' boys. Cloudy and 57 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Nothing on tap today. Been doing little projects in and around the house this week, but no heavy lifting whatsoever. I have been checking out some of the "Virtual York" videos by TrainWorld.
88 - Perhaps we can visit during the next "hand-off". TBA
Cold drizzle this morning but I guess the bulk of the showers is tomorrow. Still plugging away on the small expansion to the layout. Not much going on here. Work as usual. A good thing.
Take care all.
Good evening all,
Looooonnnnggggg day at work, partially self-inflicted. Hoping tomorrow goes better. Weather was lousy today. Watched the Indiana governor' debate tomorrow. Very civilized. I hope everyone has a good day.
One big property owner was rude. Didn't get what he wanted. We had a big guy from Macy's today too. Nice guy.Now I'll rest.
Good Morning -
Was gray and raining - may hit 60 later - Sun is out now
No trains again, left after work to meet up with Jenni for a quick dinner and she was off to her chiropractor, by then, it was to late to do anything.
No trains tonight, either, running to Manahawkin for Jenni's niece's birthday. Maybe tomorrow night. Much to do, now that the weather has changed.
Spank - nice progress!
I am off NFL, I didn't watch any Blue Jays/Yankees, and NHL is still a go, depending on when they start the season, once they start with the "social justice" crap, I'm out.
We want to do a road trip, Point of Rocks would be nice, just like I've threatening to go to Cumberland.......Jenni is working 6 days a week, and time is at a premium, especially since I'm hangin' with Mom.....
Off to work, let's see what nonsense awaits today.....
fifedog 88 - Those Steelers-Ravens games used to be my favorite sports viewing. Used to be... Joe H - Come on in; the water's fine.
88 - Those Steelers-Ravens games used to be my favorite sports viewing.
Used to be...
Joe H - Come on in; the water's fine.
Joe H.........Welcome!!!
I lost all interest in pro sports way back with the baseball players strike. Followed college football till PSU threw Jopa under the bus. Quit watching it too.
Fife........what's your ETA at the show? Definitely try to get together.
Good evening from drizzly53°F Southern Ohio,
The puppy his getting big really fast. We weighed him this past weekend and at 9 weeks he weighed 12 pounds. He goes to the vet for more shots Friday. I never mentioned that the pup is a cross between a golden retriever and a poodle. The mix makes for a great dog. Having a puppy around seems to rejuvenated our 12 year old schnauzer. It is so much fun watching them play together. The pup’s name is Max.
On the kitchen re-do, I’m waiting on the drywall guy to come Thursday and hang and finish the drywall. Maybe be painting by Sunday.
Don – Thank you the update on Roy.
Joe – Welcome back; like our trains, we’re more vintage now
Very good day at work. IT got my computer functioning properly again. Got a lot of work done as well. DJ, I can empathize with your excitement. I am still floating after an excellent showing by the Foyt team. 2020 was a washout, but there is hope for 2021 assuming we have races at all. Older daughter came down to help with stuff around the house while I was in the office. I hope everyone has good day.
88 - Headed to the Blair County show, Altoona, with Tom. But thanks.
lion88roarRocky Point Creamery.
Thanks Lion! I'll remember that! By the way, when we checked out Point of Rocks station it was early Sunday on our way home. There was nobody there, at least on the platforms.
V8VegaMy annual Christmas flight to Portland Oregon always is 2 hours there and has been changed to I have to fly to Seattle WA, and then back to Portland. Now 4 hours. I am terrably unhappy, I hate flying in the 1st place.
I hear you loud and clear. There's a joke here in Virginia that goes "If you're flying Delta from Richmond to Norfolk you still have to transfer in Atlanta!"
And remember the old saying, "For something to be funny it has to have a grain of truth to it!"
I used to love flying, but it's no damn fun anymore, for various reasons.
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