anjdevil2Flint - if you and Lady Firestorm want to dissolve the N scale stuff, let me know, the beautiful Miss Jenni is into N and Z (and we are sorta local....). Prayers for your BIL.
Thanks for the prayers 'Devil!
The N gauge stuff is a "Cross the bridge when we come to it" situation right now. The thing is, there's literally hundreds of cars in the collection and I'm not sure how many locomotives. "Big B's" going to have to decide what he wants to do with it all, right now it's a "hold fire" situation.
BUT, thanks for the interest and we'll keep you in mind! We just have to wait and see how this plays out.
Happy Wednesday!!
Fife - Yeah, I remember the history - hence the Blue C & O GP engines we bought from them (with the painted over C & O). History would definitely different if the C & O bought out the CNJ. I believe they wanted the CNJ for entrance to NYC and those markets. Being cahs strapped, the CNJ didn't even have enough money to paint those engines in the Red Baron paint scheme.
Day 2 of training - the plus is that I get out early enough to head to softball practice by 550I have a Zoom meeting at 630, which I might make, depending on timing.Looks good, Spank!!My brother from VA was up so 4 of the 5 siblings were in the house.Jenni stopped by, I made sausage and spaghetti for dinner afterwards, fed Smurf the Wonder Cat, so we all ate together.Another early start for work. Tomorrow is the last day of training.Might be able to get more train time in tonight, Jenni and my sister are heading out for wedding gown shopping tonight.OK, out to work - 65 today and sun.
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
53 ands sunny. Off to BoJ's for two porkchop biscuits [Wifey and I love them and on special].Then to Raleigh to get sworn in to a Wake Co Board. The one I get paid. Why I have to be sworn each year???Later.
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Good evening all,
Flintlock 76, I have to agree with you. Wife and I got J&J shot at the "Greatest Racetrack in the World" about a month ago and had zero side effects. Any death is tragic, yes, but as you say, millions of shots and only this few deaths (and who knows what other conditions may have been present). You have to wonder if a solution is really desired by the powers that be. Obviously some people, groups, organizations benefit from the status of perpetual crisis. Who knows for sure. Work was ok. Weather was dry. Spent almost 2 hours picking up and raking up sticks in the yard. Will mow tomorrow is weather permits. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
anjdevil - I still need to get it out of here. WM trains actually ran as far east as Rutherford Yard, on the Reading. You could see WM engines on NJ rails, via the B&O and CNJ. CNJ really wanted to merge into Chessie, but got swallowed up into Conrail instead.
Fife - the Phlox?????
Good afternoon, everyone -
Spent the day at the clinic for new meds, called out sick, not ready to put up with the crap from work, yesterday.
Afterwards, finished cleaning my room at my house, bed sheets were cleaned Saturday, all vacuumed and dusted. Did all the laundry while making more progress on my Lamp posts in the Christmas Village. Put the Buffalo snow down and looks good, so great progress on that task. Hope to have more done tonight - I'm babysitting Smurf the Wonder Cat and Jenni is staying with me, as the kids are off to FLA USA to visit my Ex.
Had some professional photos done on Sunday, they came out great, will see the results in 3 months, it will be artist portrait quality. Hence, the 3 months. Rained all day, so it really was time well spent.
Grass is too wet to chop it so, that will be done, tomorrow. Maybe after softball practice - which is on, thank you Lord Jesus - I love my softball time. If weather permits, it was cancelled yesterday as the field was soaked because of 2 days of rain.
Fife - I have a brand new in the box Western Maryland set with a GP9, I'll get that up and running as it would be apprpriate for my mainly North East layout...Nice pick up on the WM hopper!!
We're still fighting to keep the State of Solocist New Jersey out of our pockets, it ain't gonna be easy, but all the volunteers and career guys are all on board in opposition to this.
Flint - if you and Lady Firestorm want to dissolve the N scale stuff, let me know, the beautiful Miss Jenni is into N and Z (and we are sorta local....). Prayers for your BIL.
64 and sunny - sitting through day 1 of 3 for calibrations - something I'm not really interested in, but it's work.....
Well I don't know, Lady Firestorm and I got the J&J vaccine just about a month ago and we're not dead yet. Certainly they want to be careful, but if they think they're going to vaccinate millions and absolutely no-one is going to have any side effects of any kind from the various vaccines in use they're fooling themselves. But what do I know?
Spent two hours cutting the grass and whizzing the weeds then spraying Agent Orange where I don't want things growing. Lady F can smell the Ben-Gay on me from two rooms away. Ow. Ow. Ow.
Afternoon all!
Sunny and cooler today. 75? 60's starting tomorrow.
Finally got the correct A/T detent/throttle cable yesterday. Will put it in this afternoon. Should have the EGR valve this afternoon and while there will pick up a new vacuum modulator for the tranny since I have all the fluid out. All new parts - should be great - right?
DougM - happy BDay to Mrs DougM!
Inspections tomorrow for the kids house. The Mrs and I will attend so we can see the place in person.
Fife - interesting post - but I bet a lot of folks here do not read Klingon
Regards, Roy
Got the second Moderna COVID shot today. Will be glad to move on!
Going to relax the rest of the day. Got the rest of the west basement wall seal painted yesterday, so that is done.
Not much else.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Well as luck would have it with T-26hours before the J&J vaccination they shut it down. Good news is they are substituting the Pfizer vaccine in it's place. Bad news is now I need to get a second stab. Whatever it takes.
Warming up a bit today then colder tomorrow. Everyone stay safe!
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Afternoon boys. Sunny & 64 along the Patterson Creek Cut-off. After installing a new plug and air filter in the old Craftsman, got the first big mow of the '21 done. Most of the plants are in the beds, except for the weeping cheery seedlings, as well as the phlox (which I gotta get out of here...).
Morning all. Being lazy as no farm trip today. Egos with real maple syrup. Now got my ice tea ready for the day. Slept till 8. Physical therapy scheduled for next Monday [earliest appointment]. Not helping now.
Enjoy the day.
Hello there, HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Mrs DougGot the 2nd Pfizer shot yesterday. Mrs is a bit tired and achey with a touch of nausea. So far the only ill effects I have is a sore arm.Found the seal leaking on the hot tub pump the other day. While replacing it found more issues. The stem pulled out of the gate valves that isolate the heater and pump. Good thing it was already empty. A project for after we get home.Best get moving Prayers for those in need and the end of this pandemic.
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Very long day. Work was quiet. Decided to go to grandson's first high golf meet. Was supposed to start at 5 but he did not go off until 5 Pm. Should have gotten cart, but walked with him instead. His round of 9 ended a mile from the clubhouse. Drove straight home to reduce after dark driving and thinking Mickeyd's would not be busy. Not only was the line long, but they got my order wrong!!! Ugh. Not my best day ever for sure. I hope everyone has a good day.
Morning all. Second grass cutting this week already. Cooled down yesterday. Scheduled for the "one and done" shot on Wednesday.
Hope everyone is staying safe.
73 and sunny. A little cooler today. Grass to mow [its jumping]. Still babysitting. Wiley barking at 7:30. Lucy woke me at 2 AM to go out and pee. Red hots for breakfast. Dishes washed.
Have a good one.
Good morning from a sunny but cool North Bluff,
Busy weekend, had the grand-kids and their dog Saturday so their mom and dad could paint at their new digs.
Roy, they closed on Friday on their new place. You can tell they are excited!
Sunday was moving day one and I stayed behind and watched the kids and cut the grass and let the young guys get it done. Wife and daughter packed and moved all the kitchen stuff, then set it up at the new place. The boys did the heavy things for the downstairs. New carpet for the up-stairs today then the beedrooms will get moved. Wife will help with the clean up of the old place. New buyers already closed on our daughters old place and are waiting to move in so the SIL has a busy week ahead.
Tomorrow is COVID shot 2, will be nice to have that behind me.
Roy, I hate when the do that and you have to jump around to find the right stuff.
Best get, Got to go pick up a screen we had repaired at ACE.
Mornin' boys. Overcast and 53 along the Potomac Highlands. Fifedom has a bunch of plants and bushes that need to be planted today. Will probably have to do so between the raindrops. Had a nice weekend, received a new MTH WESTERN MARYLAND covered hopper (S gauge) from oldest princess, a build-a-bear from my sis, and a wonderful dinner from Ms. Kelly. Did more work on new scenery in layout room.
Good racing at Martinsville, after the rain delays.
Mixed signals coming from railyard...
Hello there, Should be sleeping but wide awake.
Roy.....good deal for the kids. Hope the inspections work out. Spent this week getting ready for the beach. Did a Wallyword pickup and got all the food and clothes in the camper. We all packed except last minute stuff from the house. All ready in case we're down on Tuesday after tomorrow's 2nd Wuhan shot. Supposed to leave Wednesday. Fence repairs put on hold by fishing and rain. All 4 grandkids at an event put on by a local sportsmen club yesterday. Met cousin from Meadeville at the home last evening for a short visit with Mom. Then dinner at a local eatery with her and littlest grandkids. First time in a restaurant in a year. Had hoped for outside seating but to cold. Got there about 4:30 and it was pretty open, starting to fill up when we left. Best get to sleep Prayers for those in need and the end of this pandemic.
Evening folks!
Beaut of a day today - 50's to 80's with cool breeze and sunny!
Welp - several projects on the El Cam have gone sidways - new EGR valve defective, parts store working on getting another one in by Tues. The transmission detent/throttle position cable (some call it a kickdown cable) was listed as fitting the El Cam and looked right in photos - but it does not fit - parts store is getting me a different cable by tomorrow noon. Not the parts store fault - the manufacturer lists it as a fit - - - nope...the misfires have set me back several days. Nothing like tracking down new parts for an old vehicle.
Daughter and SIL scored on buying a house - offer accepted - not stupid money - they only looked at 4 places and voila! Contracts and inspections this week.
dougdagrump Remember the uproar when Elvis made his first TV appearance.
Uh, only from reading about it, I'm not quite that old!
But I do remember the classic shows from the '60s, too many to go into, but those who were around at the time know just what I mean.
A lot of the '60s sucked, but not all of it.
Flint, What they define as entertainment today is a far cry from what it was when people our age were growing up. Almost anything is fair game nowadays. Remember the uproar when Elvis made his first TV appearance.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Quiet day today. Weather cooler today. Did some errands and started cleaning the shed. I hope everyone has a good day.
DJSpankyDear god, watching late night television, it is amazing how many scams there are advertised. Along with the scumbag pieces of garbage, er, sorry, lawyers looking to drum up business.
It used to be considered unethical and unprofessional for lawyers (and doctors) to advertise, other than in the Yellow Pages. You'd get in trouble with your peers if you did.
Those days are long gone.
TV? Aside from "NCIS", the one with Mark Harmon, HGTV, DIY, and NatGeo Wild our TV would stay dark.
When I was a kid growing up in North Jersey we had channels, 2,4,5,7,9,11, and eventually 13. Very rarely did we moan "There's nuthin' on!"
NOW I've got 150 cable channels and most of the time there's "Nuthin' on!" You call that progress?
Thank goodness for the YouTube!
Happy Sunday! I hope everyone has a great week.
72 and warming fast. Suppose to get real breezy this afternoon. Slept till 8:30. Animals slept later. Wiley was the first to get up and out. Finally got Lucy up and out. Had .3" during the before light rain. Must have blown as cushion in chair on porch was wet.Was going to outdoor Church but animals and batching [Mom and I share duties] it ate up my getting ready time. TV Church.Enjoy the week ahead.
Weather stayed dry for grandsons matches today, where both of their teams won handily. Would like to say they contributed, but that would be a stretch. No results from the train show, but it was nice to go. Homily at Mass was very good tonight. Rained the rest of the day. I hope everyone has a good day.
fifedog Time to buy a new bird-feeder...
Time to buy a new bird-feeder...
Well, HE certainly looks well-fed! I'd guess he's getting a lot more than bird seed on the circuit he travels!
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