TF the pet duck thing can be problematic. The girlfriend of one of my mechanics had a pet goose. It had to wear diapers in the house and was itermittently viscious not to mention noisy and just generally out of control. When she would visit the shop the dogs that stay here would all go nuts so it was even worse. Like you said to Judy - good luck with that J.R.
I got top again! Order what you want and lets have some fun. I stiffed everyone yesteday and again the post didn't appear on top when I first posted. Strange. Me? I'll have the filet medium rare with baked potato, corn on the cob and a nice slice of blueberry pie ala mode. And some Pinot Noir to go with it. I'm takeing off work early just to celebrate!
Good morning. Just finished bacon and eggs, so just coffee at the diner this morning.
The sun may shine a little today. No more snow until middle of next week.
Ken, hope everything is going well with your leg.
Ulrich, how are the plans for the container house coming?
TF, I didn't know that McDonalds and casinos went together! Looks like an interesting place.
BigDaddyLaudanum, 10% opium, was a mainstay of 19th century medicine.
During a lecture on the Civil War, I heard of Laudanum -- the Civil War doctors used it extensively to stop the Tennessee Trots. Of course, doctors didn't wash their hands or their instruments. They did not yet know of microbes that caused infections. The lecturer said that soldiers tried to avoid the hospitals.
I'm working on the layout, but I have the TV tuned to Vegas Vacation. Chevy Chase just fell off Hoover Dam.
Well, back to work on the railroad. Retirement is great.
York1 John
Thanks J.R.
I will pass your post on to her for confirmation I told her those things poop at will all over the place and quite frequently. The duck thing was shot down immediately
TF
TF, neat picture of the mountains in the sunset! That's pretty amazing.
York1 TF, I didn't know that McDonalds and casinos went together! Looks like an interesting place.
I didn't either until I found it. We went in there for a little while, it was kind of fun.
From what I understand they give a decent percentage of the proceeds to charity. Micky D's always has been good to the children
York1 TF, neat picture of the mountains in the sunset! That's pretty amazing.
It was truly amazing John, you had to be there to see it for yourself. The camera really did it no justice.
It was just one of those few experiences of being in the right place at the right time. By the time I ran in the room to grab the camera and take pictures, it went away just as fast as it appeared.
Post-Hog Post-Hog... TF is a post hog
York1TF, I didn't know that McDonalds and casinos went together! Looks like an interesting place.
I'd say every visit to McDonalds is a gamble.
Our ducks come into the house only once. Usually surrounded by parsley and steamed vegetables
Quacks by Edmund, on Flickr
This fall a weasel killed off all 12 of our remaining ducks. No more duckies.
Cheers, Ed
GMTRacing TF the pet duck thing can be problematic. The girlfriend of one of my mechanics had a pet goose. It had to wear diapers in the house
TF the pet duck thing can be problematic. The girlfriend of one of my mechanics had a pet goose. It had to wear diapers in the house
To have a picture of that goose with the diaper on and possibly a yellow bonnet
I don't even need it, I imagined it and busted a gut
gmpullman York1 TF, I didn't know that McDonalds and casinos went together! Looks like an interesting place. I'd say every visit to McDonalds is a gamble.
You got that straight Ed.
I have heard more than once when they do an autopsy on someone who died of cardiovascular or heart problems. The intern always asks "what is that white goo?" The head doctor replies McDonald's!
I was saddened to hear about the weasel and your ducks but maybe I can come over for duck dinner next year
If it reappears, maybe roast weasel?
Geese. Yuck.
We have a flock of a couple of hundred of them wintering over. They make a racket. Back at the GF's condo, the geese stayed year-round and were a constant mess.
We also have ducks, but they're wild and not anywhere near as numerous. They just float around in the tidal marsh, mostly. We've identified a few different species. The Hooded Mergansers are here for the winter. They dive and swim underwater for fish.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
GMTRacingIf it reappears, maybe roast weasel?
That reminds me of the line from "O Brother Where Art Thou" when they were eating gopher on a stick. "Gopher Everett?"
Delmar O'Donnell: Care for some gopher?
Ulysses Everett McGill: No thank you, Delmar. A third of a gopher would only arouse my appetite without beddin' 'er back down.
Delmar O'Donnell: Oh, you can have the whole thing. Me and Pete already had one apiece. We ran across a whole... gopher village.
I doubt my weasel would feed many of us here. Maybe some Buffalo weasel wings?
Bon appetit, Ed
MisterBeasley
Judy wanted nothing more than just a rest and relax day after returning home from vacation. I thought you might get a kick out of the series she decided to watch.
She's on about her fourth one. I had forgotten all about Uncle Bill, Buffy, Jody and Mr. French
I'd have to agree about the geese. Some tenants in the condominium complex I live in decided to start feeding them a few Springs ago.
What a brilliant idea The lawn looks like a massive minefield of goose droppings every Sping since...... Yuck!
Ducks, geese?
Are we in for some fowl play?
Family Affair - who of our generation doesn´t remember that? It started in 1968 in Germany, where its title was "Dear Uncle Bill". Did you know that they all spoke German without an accent?
Any idea where the Diner will be parked tomorrow?
Happy times!
Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)
"You´re never too old for a happy childhood!"
Tinplate ToddlerDucks, geese?
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Chicks and ducks and geese better scurry.
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-Kevin
Living the dream.
Ooooooo! A game of Duck, Duck, Goose..........
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
We witnessed a bunch of ducks playing a game of chicken today at the office.
Six ducks were taking turns walking one step at a time closer to the baby alligator in the pond.
After a few minutes of this nonsense, the alligator submerged, and the ducks walked away.
Kevin, that is evidently a real game of... Duck, Duck, Duck, Duck, Duck, Duck, Alligator! Smart prey who keep an eye on the predater in the pond. 'tis the best way to stay alive!
Eveing Diners
Flo, give the gang and I a plese and Dirk half a dog treat.
John thanks for asking!
VA Follow up call. Was called with the results of my blood test from yesterdy. No kidney or liver problem! My A1c is down to 5.8! There is no reason at this point for a follow up visit!
Took Dirk for a longer walk tonight. Little over a quarter mile and I enjpyed my self.
Train Front Running my old BLI Blue Line CSX GE/AC 6000. Not a bad engine and pull's well. Only thing I hate is due to the downward facing speakers it sucks up track spikes. Speakers now sound, well not great. It is a good puller at 23 rolling stock.
See you in February, Ken and Dirk say's that was a good walk Daddy Woof, Woof.
I hate Rust
cudakenVA Follow up call. Was called with the results of my blood test from yesterdy. No kidney or liver problem! My A1c is down to 5.8! There is no reason at this point for a follow up visit!
That's good news Ken, especially after the scare you got about the possible blood clots. You are going in the right direction! Keep it up!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Dianne and I had a great day!
We went birding to look for snowy owls and actually found one, our first of the season! It was a nice big female not too far from the road, so we got a good view. By the way Ulrich, our birding is not seasonal. In fact we go out far more often in the winter than we do in the summer. Of course in the summer, the birds come to us, or rather, to our feeders, so we have only to step out onto the deck to see lots of the wee beasties.
We finished the day off by sitting by the outdoor fireplace for a couple of hours, and then we barbequed supper. We had filet mignon with roasted baby potatoes and peppers. It was excellent!! The temperature was just below freezing and we put the wind screen on the deck down to stop the slight breeze. We listened to Jim Croce and Billie Eilish. She is an amazing talent, and far better than any of the newer artists that have become popular in the past few years IMHO.
I hope everyone has had as great a day as we have!
I should have mentioned that another great part of my day was receiving my three True Line Trains Toronto Hamilton & Buffalo slab side hoppers. They are really excellent models!!!
hon30critter Billie Eilish. She is an amazing talent,
Yes she is.
Nice to hear a contemporary artist get a good mention in the diner.
SeeYou190Billie Eilish. She is an amazing talent,
SeeYou190Yes she is. . Nice to hear a contemporary artist get a good mention in the diner. . -Kevin
I just hope that she can beat her past mental health problems and go on to have a hugely successful career.
Helllllooooo.... Diner still here? Hasn't moved yet? Is the coffee maker still plugged in?
OK never mind. It looks closed down.
I'll wait and see where it ends up.
Mike.
My You Tube
Are we still in New York?