Good morning team!
Another sunny day - 60's this am so warming - low 80's this afternoon!
Got the passenger side windshield channel done/primed. Sanded the drivers side and some light application of Bondo in one spot (where it was originally Bondo-ed at the factory). You can also see where they leaded or brazed the top of the windshield pillars during the original build - they used Bondo to smooth it. Now for the top. Goal is to be state inspection ready for August. Started to pull screws for the dash removal/replacement. One screw (7 mm) is stuck - spins - grabbed it with pliers to pull and try and catch a thread - no dice. Put side pressure on it to try and catch a thread - no dice. Will try a few other tricks - this would be impossible with the windshield in.
Anj - that is a great pic! Ya look sharp!
Regards, Roy
Good Morning - barely - Mom and Jenni attended the Memorial Service and it was as good as can be. I rang the bell in honor of those that have passed. The service was about an hour.Viewing tomorrow for another one of fire service family - At 70, still too young. I'm begging to get out of here early so I can attend with the department - these f***ed up hours are horrible....Fire Drill tonight, probably. Dinner with Jenni after.Thanks, Kev and Banks!
Windy and cooler in the 60s today.That's all from here for now
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
Well filled all the tubes with blood yesterday and the jar. Been getting results back and so far so good. Don't have the big lab stuff but all the single tests look fine.
Nice picture Rich!
We got two drips and a drop of rain over night. Hope it don't screw up the Trimeck I put down yesterday on those yellow flowers in the grass.
Sounds like we will have the grand-dog this weekend so the kids can go to a water park for Mother's day. Could be worse I guess.
Not a lot else.
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Kev, From The North Bluff Above Marseilles IL.
Hello there,
Fife.....a gentle nudge and support for whatever they like.
Rich......great pic.....
Re insurance. I had State Farm all my life til a few years ago. Saved 48% by switching to better coverage on home and auto.
Busy weekend. Son got different days off, he's off weekends, not sure how long. So , he decided to go racing Saturday nite. Did ok, top 4 in both classes. Sunday we went Hillclimbing. Not so hot there but we had a fun weekend. Monday and Tuesday we got some much needed rain. Yesterday the mini split arrived via freight. Surprised because it isn't very heavy. The new valve came the other day got that installed correctly this time. Giving the glue time to set so I'll fill it today. Then started to reassemble Grandson's quad engine. I managed to damage a new crankshaft bearing using to much force. A new one is on the way Not sure what today will bring other than Mrs and I both getting our hairs cut at 10 Best get on with the day. Prayers for those in need and the end of this pandemic.
Banks, Proud member of the OTTS TCA 12-67310
Good Morning - Happy Sinko de MayoGrey and dreary today - rain off and on 60sPenny - as a father and fiancee to 2 artistic and amazing artists, I complement and support when needed. Yes, you guys are different, but in a really good way. You and my "girls" are gifted and we are the better for it. Your work is outstanding.
Jenni wanted my picture - we paid extra for it - so since yesterday was International Firefighter's Day:Memorial Service tonight, need to scram outta here a little early and run over to pick up Jenni, then to the outer most reaches of the county - then Friday night and Saturday more local for our fallen brother's services. Busy week - again.Still have not gone over to get those photos and videos of the traveling OGF car - hope to do that Thursday as I may skip fire drill, I need to get caught up on my personal stuff. Then over to Jenni's for a bit.OK, Back to work - I have a fire video in the background while I do report critiques - the training never stops - .....and so it goes....
Morning folks!
Sunny and cool - maybe 80 today. Nice breeze!
Got the El Cam driver windshield channel sanded down and primed. Today I will work on the passenger side.
63 and fair. High 80's to 90. Off to the woods for the day. Hope it is a short one in the woods. Got 3 helpers.
Have a great day.
God bless TCA 05-58541 Benefactor Member of the NRA, Member of the American Legion, Retired Boss Hog of Roseyville , KC&D Qualified
Good evening all,
Just checking in. Have to remember to use Chrome to sign in here. Firefox no longer works. Lots of rain today. I hope everyone has a good day.
Keep on training,
Mike C. from Indiana
penny - Ah, yes, but at least you played. Thanks for your insight. Lucky for us here, you share your artistic side.
Right now watching a live-feed at the volcano in Iceland. Spectacular light show after dark.
We had plenty of rain and storms here today. It has eased up now.
I am more than happy to have all my insurance needs/wants satisfied virtually and never have to do an in-person meeting. I am happy we have the ability to buy cars this way too as I do not enjoy the car buying process and do not need a salesperson to tell me what I want/need.
fifedogWhat do you with a child that has artistic talent, but doesn't want to pursue it...?
Artists are a bit "different". I know 'cause I'm one and I know I'm "different". I stopped paying much attention in art class when a teacher gave me an F on a watercolor painting of Cinderella Castle I did because it was what I wanted to create with the supplies she gave me instead of what I was supposed to be doing. Similarly, I always accepted last chair in the band because I refused to compete for my right to make music. I just sat in the back row and played what the first chair was playing.
Same me, different spelling!
Afternoon folks!
Storms last night with a little bit of actual rain at our house - other areas got a good soaking. Did not need it here. Back yard still a swamp. Did use the soft ground to pull some weeds - like it made any difference.
El Cam windshield is out. Now working on the remaining butyl rubber adhesive. Still somewhat soft but hard enough to make scraping it with a razor blade a challenge. Channel is not uniform so scraping is tedious. Very little rust!
Kev - I have never met my current State Farm agent of 20+ years - he actually declined to come out - I do have his cell - my previous agent before he passed came once a year. They make changing your agent a real pain.
Chief, I thought that was a NC politician.
Cooled way down after a sparce .2" of rain yesterday. Low 60s. It helped but we need more.
Ins man from State Farm coming over to do a review of our Ins needs. At my request. First time ever here. We have had the place 16 years.. What is wrong with this picture?
He said well we have good programs to help us know what you need. I said BS no way your program can know what we have. You just make sure you over charge to cover your a$$.
Yes Fifey, ours are copperheads. Always good to have a nice black snake around.
Chief - You have "Sam". We have Ssssssid. And we leave Ssssssid be, as he munches on rodents, and fends off cottonmouths.
Wiped all the track down with mineral spirits yesterday. The tube sock I used was totally black by the time I was done. Trains running good today. However, one of the Generals threw a traction tire.
Morning. 78 and sunny. Chance of thunderstorms later. Got .14 inches of rain yesterday. Mow today. Go pickup conduit and etc. to repair deer feeder and hope make it bear proof.
Slept till 8. Cherry turnover for breakfast
Have a good one.
Mornin' Dudes & Dudettes.
Wanted Alive, not dead of course. I have looked EVERYWHERE imagineable with no luck, would probably come across the Abominable Snowman at the Iditarod races ahead of this.
MTH Railking Pullman Coach, #30-69018.
Any and all help in the hunt for this part of the Holy Grail is appreciated.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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Proud New Member Of The NRA
Afternoon gang!
Presently 86 and headed towards 90 - another front tonight/tomorrow will pull us back to normal. Hooooomid+
Waiting on the windshield guy...
fifedog Marty - Looks like you picked a good day for the Curve. Have they finally opened up the incline, or are they still forcing folks ro hike that stairway?
Marty - Looks like you picked a good day for the Curve. Have they finally opened up the incline, or are they still forcing folks ro hike that stairway?
Still hiking. We would have had a couple more people with us if it was open but they can't do the stairs.
Trying to update my avatar since 2020
MartyE and Kodi the Husky Dog! ( 3/31/90-9/28/04 ) www.MartyE.com My O Gauge Web Page and Home of Kodiak Junction!
Slept till 8:30. Wifey slept later. 75 and partly cloudy. May or may not have a shower of rain this afternoon. Need rain [remember when we couldn't get it to stop raining]. Cooked red hot sausages and egg. Probably mow [growing grass and clover with it dry. Honey bees around ].Caddy back to dealer [yes again] for a reprograming of park assist. Probably 30 min wait.May or may not go to Lowes and get conduit and etc. for deer feeder rebuild. Another bear[2] on Fred's camera and the one near the back road. That one did not touch feeder but was scrounging around on the ground. Could put electric fence charger on top with one of our big batteries [that is really what they are for] and screw insulators around outer bottom. Zap her if she touches the wire.Enjoy the day.
Fife let the child pursue what they want. It's their life, but there is no problem having that child do artwork for you and hope that child sees the ability they have. Wouldn't hurt to have someone over there when that child is there and point out some work that child has done and get compliments on their work. Even if you happen to know somebody who would use their work and see if they would do it for that person. I wish I had someone around here that I could get to help from time to time.
Mornin' boys. Raining and 58 along the Patterson Creek cut-off. Good day with the baby. Put together one of those floor mobiles with a keyboard thingie. I wonder if that's how church organ players got their start...? Daughter has Disney+, so I finally got to watch the Star Wars IX. Had some good moments,and some woke moments. Next...
What do you with a child that has artistic talent, but doesn't want to pursue it...?
Green tea in the mug.
Decent weekend. Spent the day Saturday at the Curve and Altoona. Saw a few trains but not many. Enjoy a video from the day. Stay safe everyone!
Happy May all!
Nice sunny and warm today - 80's - nice after days of being 10-15 below normal.
Another slow start to my day - but gathered some energy and worked on reparing a cover to the control panel on the pool/spa heater. Plastic hinge and Texess summer heat = busted hinge. Went to ACE and got some small brass hinges and modified the cover and the control panel bezel for the hinges and SS screws. While at ACE also picked up a 4" shoulder bolt to replace the missing pivot bolt for the El Cam AIR pump. Then stopped at O'Reilly Auto and picked up some rattle can auto primer, some paint that pretty closely matches the El Cam roof, and the V-Belt for the AIR pump.
Tomorrow the auto glass guys come out to pull the windshield. Onward!....
DJ - around here the lumber stores carry garbage wood as compared to HD and Lowes - and charge more for it. To get good wood for furniture grade there are two woodworker hobbyist stores nearby (one is Rockler) - but both of these places require one to take out a loan to buy anything
Hope this ain't an indication of things to come this summer. We have our first brushfire of the season already. They said someone was cutting a metal post with a grinder that started it which just happened to be followed up overnite with 50+ mph winds. Last I heard, a couple hours ago, it was at about 3k acres and a few structures up in snoke.
70 and sunny. Mid to high 80's.
Award presentation was great. Lady was in tears.
Train show was OK. Bought small transformer for some lights at $5. Some like it but needed cords was $25. ??
Have a great week ahead.
Mornin' boys. Mornin' Becky. Rather balmy and sunny, temps in the 60's already. A slight breeze is wafting through the yellow-green trees. That's right, we're in hayfever Hades.
We have baby doody, or duty, today. Wifey already over nurse princess home, and she wants me to bring her breakfast afterwhile. May skip watching the Kansas race, as it's usually boring, at least to these eyes.
The Derby was pretty good, as there was a 4 horse neck-and-neck finish at the line.
pennytrains Wow! Almost six o'clock and nobody's responded yet? Y'all must have spring fever!
Wow! Almost six o'clock and nobody's responded yet? Y'all must have spring fever!
They're still posting in the April thread
Evening all.
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