Flintlock76 lion88roar on our way to a creamery in Point of Rocks for ice cream. We know exactly where that is! We went to a Basset Hound rescue fair at Lily Pons MD several years ago, saw the ice cream place (don't remember the name) by world-famous Point of Rocks station and stopped in. Great ice cream! We also made sure to visit Point of Rocks station, not a tourist attraction so the interior's off-limits to the public, but interesting to see just the same. Got a quick view of Point of Rocks tunnel as well.
lion88roar on our way to a creamery in Point of Rocks for ice cream.
We know exactly where that is! We went to a Basset Hound rescue fair at Lily Pons MD several years ago, saw the ice cream place (don't remember the name) by world-famous Point of Rocks station and stopped in. Great ice cream!
We also made sure to visit Point of Rocks station, not a tourist attraction so the interior's off-limits to the public, but interesting to see just the same. Got a quick view of Point of Rocks tunnel as well.
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Good Morning!
Joe, Welcome back, I don't think you would have any worries here, not as big of an audience, but good people!
Strong winds today, 40-60mph in the basin, think ours is suppose to be around 20 or so. Temps in the upper 60's, summer is definetly over. Took all the summer patio decorations down yesterday. Tried watching Nascar, most unusual ever. Started at 12:30 local, ran 53 of 300 laps, then red flagged due to moisture on the track. There was no rain on the local radar, so they thought it was temporary. Brought out the dryer trucks, and then tried to fill the air space with talk. After an hour or so of that replayed last weeks race, (the last half of that race 2 times, back to back). Then more talk, ran some other shows on "Lost Abandoned Tracks", Finally at 7:30 pm (6 hrs), the balance of race was rescheduled to today! They thought a rain cloud was very low over the track? Strange.
Got an email from Roy, he passed the swallow test this morning! Has feeding tube removed from his nose, now learning to swallow soft foods, then home! Great NEWS!
Chief, 2 Lifetime subscriptions? 1 for the "afterlife"?
Hope everyone has a great day! And be safe!
UPDATE: Winds have caused fires in Irvine (Orange Co), 3 hrs ago, it was discovered at 10 acres, now its over 2,000 acres. Winds blowing flames West & South, heavily populated areas! Mandatory Evacuations in place over 60,000 people, and limited egress routes! News reporting Gridlocks in area, bad, bad, news! Heavy winds projected through tomorrow afternoon!
Don
Morning. Lazy, damp, cloudy and chilly morning.
On phone with Sirius over account. Person is Asian. Can't understand anything. Trying to play games. They have been sued over lifetime subscriptions. I have 2. Get told something different every time you call. They say it is fixed.
Got to go to FIL's and work.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
88 - Those Steelers-Ravens games used to be my favorite sports viewing.
Used to be...
Joe H - Come on in; the water's fine.
Well, after 15 years of active membership in the "other" train forum, I got booted-off with no explaination. It may have been because I commented on a thread that talked about a "open" (non-train) catagory. They don't want this, which is their call...however I gave an example of a thread they were OK with in the past called "My best friend just died", followed by 30+ "sorry" posts. The best friend was a pet.
Mornin' FellasHard keeping up when I don't check in regularly. DonB - sorry to hear about your MiL.Mike - awesome news about your wife! My FiL had surgery on both eyes for C & G... he is now without glasses for the first time in 50 years and has better vision than TheQ and me. LOL (yes he tells us every day)Fife - no way youngest princess is 20!!!!Weekend was a downer. Missed my mom's cousin's funeral due to prior commitments I couldn't get out of - kids had final swim lesson for the season. Matthew is getting better at the back stroke (he looks like a snake slithering through the water), but his free-style is pretty good, at the end he did a perfect dive from the side of the pool! Christina won all three of their fun races against two boys... lol She is very much a competitor! Went grocery shopping in the evening (they need day time stockers... they didn't have much), then went through the drive-thru at McD for dinner on our way to a creamery in Point of Rocks for ice cream. Yesterday we went to FiL's for lunch as TheQ headed out of town for an inspection. I had to be home in time for the Steelers game, they played well for 2.5 qtrs then did just enough to hang on for the win (luckily Gustkowski is struggling on FG within 50 yds). Big game next Sunday (won't be talking to TheQ when we get up... lol).
Morning folks.
Definitely a drop in the thermometer. Still holding out on the furnace for now but with a grandson in the house I fear that may not last much longer.
Good weekend. Tires and inspection for the vehicle, started a small expansion for the layout, and went to the pumpkin patch with the grandsone.
Now I'm back at work for the week.
Take care all.
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Good evening all,
A good day today. Foyt team 4th and 8th and secured the Leader Circle money for next season. Marco had me worried when he got to 7th place at one point, but Sato punted him into the cheap seats. Could breathe after that. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
Mornin' boys. Cool, drizzling 51 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Had a nice time at the costume birthday bash for the sister-on-law yesterday. Scooby Doo performed his tribute to Eddie Van Halen, with a rousing rendition of You Really Got Me, during karoake. (sorry, no video)
FifeMax turned 9 yesterday. He apparently partied too hard on a chewy bone the youngest princess bought him. She and Wifey were up late cleaning the mess.
Mom has had a lot of visitors this weekend, from my aunt and cousin, to my sister and nephew. We'll drive up there later on today. I'll dvr the Nascar race.
Continued for Roy, Mrs Classics, Mrs Baker, and everyone in need.
HOME!! Too hot to hunt. In the 80's. 79 at sunset. Again next weekend.
Bourdais was 7th quick in qualifying today for best start of season and maybe the last 10 years. Hopefully this will translate to a podium or maybe a win!! Wife is getting better. Thank you everyone for the support. I hope everyone has a good day.
@smokey1 "I can not figure out why someone would plant like 2 - 4 bushes within 4" - 6" apart and then go about another 4' and do it again."
My guess, is they wanted the bushes to be 4 feet apart, but overplanted in case a bush would die, leaving an 8 foot gap.
Great checkup today on wife's eye. Doc is very pleased with her progress. Spent rest of day caring for her and doing domestic "stuff". Good thing about working at home is that if she needs me for 5 minutes here or there, I can do that. Got some good news on the billing for the facility in that we can make payments there interest free so it will take a while and delay retirement, but as long as I can work from home, it is not so bad. Have seen the Honda train both Thursday and Friday hauling 80 autoracks each day. Looking at those cars up close like I have been and then looking at "weathering" articles in MR and other such magazines....not even close. Nothing against their efforts and I may make some effort when I work on the HO layout I have, but there is so MUCH detail it would take a year to duplicate. Last Indy car race of the season is this weekend at St. Pete. I will be in sports heaven this weekend. "Footy" both days and the Indy car race all on network TV. It does not get any better....well, maybe if they had allowed spectators at the 500..... Thanks again for all the well wishes and support. I hope everyone has a good day.
Evening all.
I cut down 3 more of the shrubbery today. I can not figure out why someone would plant like 2 - 4 bushes within 4" - 6" apart and then go about another 4' and do it again. I'm using Scott's 20-volt Chainsaw I got at Lowe's. It does good but I get 3 bushes done and the battery needs recharging. I think the saw is getting dull also. Need to get a sharpening file or to buy a new chain for it. I use to do ones we had when I worked the farm but that's been about 14 years ago now.
I bought a mini cutoff saw from Harbor Freight. wish I did this a long time ago. so much better than doing it with a Dremel. Cuts a nice straight cut.
Well that's about it for today, hope all have a good weekend
Good Afternoon,
Mike C, Really Great News regarding your wife!!
We had a gravesite service for MIL yesterday, it was simple but very nice. She is buried with FIL at Riverside National Cementary. All went very well. All the local family were present, and Chris arranged for a video link for those out of state. That worked well as well. Then we all had a lunch together. Rather than just come home, I took Kay for a drive out to Palm Springs. Boy, has that changed since we were last there, not for the better either. Looked very deserted lots and lots of boarded up and abandonded buildings, was somewhat depressing. But we enjoyed the drive.
Now we have to start disposing of ALL the stuff, lots of it! Chris is going to be renting/buying the house from Kay, win/win. So that is good.
We were planning a trip to Milwaukee, but that has been postponed until spring. Too much Covid going on. Out of 5 children there (newphews & neices), 2 of them are testing positive. And we were going to stop in Branson on the way, but sure don't want to pick up anything on the way to Wis, or there, so just postponed. Better for everyone.
Weather sure has changed, its 2pm and still haven't seen the sun yet! Thick marine layer and overcast. Temps down as well.
Prayers for Roy!
Going to go do some errands, wash cars etc..
So take care and be Safe!
V8Vega Fri. 75 but it was the same yesterday and overcast and felt like 68. Do people make money on YouTube videos? Many are obviously made for fun. Some people have many videos also I think for fun. But some I think they're make the videos as a way to make money, some have a sponsor with a brief ad. And many have a ad. I guess they get paid to have the ad in their video? One guy reviews Chromebooks, he is a expert and good at it, companies send him Chromebooks and it's like a buisness with him. He must make money from it. But for the more regular guy with a channel do they make money from it? And I'm guessing a YouTube channel is something you set up?
Fri. 75 but it was the same yesterday and overcast and felt like 68.
Do people make money on YouTube videos? Many are obviously made for fun.
Some people have many videos also I think for fun.
But some I think they're make the videos as a way to make money, some have a sponsor with a brief ad. And many have a ad. I guess they get paid to have the ad in their video?
One guy reviews Chromebooks, he is a expert and good at it, companies send him Chromebooks and it's like a buisness with him. He must make money from it.
But for the more regular guy with a channel do they make money from it?
And I'm guessing a YouTube channel is something you set up?
All of the above.
Some of the better YouTube channels do make money on them, some due to ads and some from subscriptions through Patreon or some from the YouTube organization itself. I don't think they all do but I'm not enough of an expert to know all the whys and wherefores and honestly I'm not losing any sleep over it. Some YouTubers have found they could make a pretty good living at it.
I've got my favorites (historic channels) but I won't state them here. Anyone can feel to PM me if they're curious.
Morning. Mostly sunny and 70 degrees. Warming for a deer hunt but hot hot. Cooler tomorrow with rain tomorrow night late [not much per guessers]. Holding off for my hunt.Go Roy, go.Finished voice recording for school board member buddy. I think she will win.Putting on bagging unit for mowed. Suck up leaves. Shower and head east.Will be the longest trip I've driven since the gear lash was adjusted on pickup steering box. Bet it will be a pleasure to drive this time.Have a good one.
Hello there,
Mike......great newsBack from da beach. A 7 hour trip, including a stop for lunch, gas and 2 pee stops. Saw the temperature readout on the Tahoe as high 84 during the trip. A bit unusual for mid October. Still 65 when the dogs had last call lastnight.Was stewing about missing York again last evening and decided to call John Fullerton, we had a nice chat.Spanky....... moss is usually a sign the soil is very acidic. Great for moss, not so good for grass. Adding lime should help. Burnt lime works now, ground lime will take a while. Typically Pa has an early muzzle loader season York week with +65 being allowed to use rifles so I've missed it last couple of years. Spent a few hours today enjoying 81 degrees watching leaves fall like snow. Deer trails weren't obvious due to all the fresh leaves. I did see a fox squirrel which are fairly rare. Had to quit (it was 81 on the patio when I got home) early to catch granddaughters last soccer game of the season from the safety of the parking area. They won 7-0. Then takeout from a local eatery.Now for a shower, hot tub and a glass of wine before bed.Prayers for those in need, those affected by the fires, hurricanes and the end of this pandemic.
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Happy Pre- Friday!!
CheapClassics - Awesome news!!!!
Happy Birthday to your youngest Princess, Fife!! Glad you are healing nicely.....
Nothing much to report - cloudy and 72F. 60's tomorrow,
Jenni has RCIA tonight, I'll sit back and sleep, probably.
Ran over to her house last night after visiting West Chester, PA for a funeral. Watched Terminator: Dark Fate over Taco Bell. Great movie.
Should be bringing the sheet foam and a small board over to Jenni's eith Friday or Saturday. Will be starting a layout there soon. O and N. Have plenty of trackage for both. Making mountains soon enough.
I'm thinking if the weather holds, to do the right rear axle on the Magnum. If it's crappy, then up to the train room.
That's all from here - check back soonest
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
Wow, what a long early Human Services Board meeting. [for which I do not get paid but donate stipend, that is for certain folks ]
Have a good one.
Mornin' boys. Sunny and 50 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Pretty stretch of weather actually.
Today the Youngest Princess turns 20! Holy frijoles!! I done sang to her already.
Yesterday, took Wifey to Wally-World to buy a costume for a party we're headed to this weekend. She chose a cool witch outfit with a great hat. She was looking for a broom, when I innocently asked "What's wrong with the one you use at home...?"
I'm healing nicely, thank you.
cheapclassics - GREAT news.
DJSpanky - I've had good results using the little bags of grass seed at Dollar General. They usually stock them after the holidays, and I buy a few to keep on hand. Then just before a snowfall, I scatter seed over bare and trouble spots. The snow acts as protection from the birdies, and the moisture allows the seed to germinate.
Glorious news Mike, I'm thrilled for the both of you! That's a bright spot for us in a very dismal year.
My wife can see!!! Operation went very well and much more quickly than originally told. Doc was very pleased. Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers. Maybe there is hope life will get back to normal someday.... More problems with work computer...Got it back to 90% functional. Hopefully that will be fixed soon as well. Not sure how many others are affected. Maybe sunspots after 5 PM. Thank you all again. I hope everyone has a good day.
Nothing exciting to report. Been cloudy for most of the day but the Green Tea is hot. Thinking about going home and adding a temprary siding so I don't have to load and unload locomotives.
Everyone stay safe. Wish I were getting ready for York but it is what it is.
Morning. 69 and fair as the sun rises.
Stop by Boj's on the way out of town.
All have a great day.
Mornin' boys. Clear and 50 in the Potomac Highlands. S'posed to get to the 80's today. Wifey and I drove down to Romney to look around our lot down there. It's 10 acres of wooded mountain terrain, and she wanted me to mark off the boundaries. We've had a couple offers, so we'll see what happens. She loves this piece of land, and we had so many dreams of building a house there...until she found our current digs. On our way south, we saw the Potomac Eagle tourist train running through Vanderlip, WV. It's a lousy shame my outfit ain't running right now.
cheapclassics - Best wishes on the "biggie" today with the Mrs.
DJSpanky - Your falt. Now move along...
Good evening from cloudy 58°F Southern Ohio,
The puppy has been extra energetic today.
I finished moving the circuits that were ran in the main soffit. Another short section to do but I’m going to get the recessed lights in first.
Mike – is any of the other workstations acting up?
Banks – Your answer reminded me of an article in Field & Stream years ago Titled “Where is the best place to shoot a moose?” the answer in the piece was, “in the back of a pickup truck”
Spank – what you’ve done in the attic is unreal. Looks really nice. Great measuring and cuts.
Roy – Glad to hear you’re doing good. Prayers is being offered for you
May God bless you and you families
Jim
First day went well for wife. Tomorrow is the biggie. Work computer has been giving me fits lately. Working after 5 PM seems to cause all sorts of internet lost connections. Took half hour to do 5 minute job this evening after I got home and Monday night was an eternity. If problems persist during the day, will seriously look at retirement. I do not need this kind of aggravation. Congrats on new grandson to be, Fife. Roy, continued prayers. My congrats to Jennie on award as well. Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers. I hope everyone has a good day.
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