I've complained about this site's poor performance, so will now give credit where credit is due. The timeouts have almost completely disappeared, and forum performance is back to where it was a few months ago, before this started happening. So, thanks to whomever fixed it.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Hi maxman
I have seen the Poltergeist itself! It was my previous roommate!!!
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
MisterBeasley Apparently, they found the one cave man who couldn't do it. Boil, drain, add milk and butter and serve. How could they have messed that up?
Maybe it was caveman leftovers.
hon30critterI have seen the Poltergeist itself!
Next time try to get a room without a mirror.
Hi maxman,
".....try to get a room without a mirror....."
After six days in the hospital, what else would I look like?!?
I've been workin' on the railroad —
Car Inspector Pit_Juniata Scales 1-17-30 by Edmund, on Flickr
Well, somebody has to do it. At the Juniata hump yard on the PRR in Altoona. Note the small pipes on either side of the track in the distance. These squirt a shot of whitewash at the offending car wheel or journal for car inspectors to further diagnose the problem found by Pit Stop Pete here.
Cheers, Ed
Water Level RouteRay, how have you been? Still walking at the field house?
Nope!!!! I do run over there though! Fitbit tells me that in the last aproximately 6 years I have put in 8,600 miles. Had a Doctor's appt. a few weeks back and he asked me if I was still rinning. I said yep and if I really push myself I can lap a retired doctor that still runs over there. Of, course that guy is still running competitive 5ks and he is only 90!!! My doctor told me to keep at it for as long as I can. He did say to keep going unless I have any chest pain, start having muscle craps, or shortness of breath. If those happen I need to see a doctor!
I'm only at Codger at the momet so I have some time left!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Evening
Excuse me...
Couldn't get on here for days, turned into over a week.
Dave I've heard about the Canadian Hospital thing.
Strong Road To Recovery DAVE Thoughts, prayers and best wishes my friend.
TF
The Shadows, Shade Blue, caught tonight.
That's Judy's foot, smearing behind her tennis shoe!
Gotcha covered Kids
Welcome to my Grandsons
I stand low
These boys are so beautiful, and as of now, one is almost done with college, and the next will follow in 2 years.
Proud Grandfather
Good Morning Diners. Zoe, coffee and toast please.
TGIF - for those that care anyway. I do!
maxmanGood thing there was no gas leaking around the regulator.
howmusNope!!!! I do run over there though!
Track fiddlerWelcome to my Grandsons
gmpullmanAt the Juniata hump yard
Mike
Meanwhile, at the J&L yard. Lots of varitey here and modeling ideas. Those cars really take a beating! How many people do you see? I count three Four?
J&L Steel Pittsburgh Yard by Edmund, on Flickr
Good Friday morning. I'll have bacon, eggs, and coffee.
If I live long enough to make it into a nursing home, I wonder if they will let me eat bacon and eggs every day? I don't want to pay six or seven thousand dollars a month and then have to eat fruit or oatmeal for breakfast.
It's a beautiful day on the plains -- cloudy and later rainy. Perfect day.
TF, great picture of grandsons! You can be proud of them.
Time to get Cookie the dog out for a walk before it starts raining. For a long time, we had Daisy the Dachshund who hated water. If it was even misting, we couldn't drag her out. She had a fit walking on a damp sidewalk. Cookie it different. Rain doesn't bother her -- she is too interested in what is going on to even notice it's wet.
Have a great Friday, everyone.
York1 John
One of the staff at my doctor's office congratulated me on going into my 'golden years' when I turned 70. I told her that I didn't think gold was supposed to tarnish!
Good afternoon
Thanks guys
I've had a hard time getting on the site this month, so you'll have to excuse me for no railroad yard pictures.
I've been looking for that fine looking CP Building that Brent posted some years ago. You know, that good looking red, white, black and gray one. Maybe someone can help me out with that? At least I know where it is now. Its in the East Saint Paul yard. Seeing it driving by put a great big smile on my face. Thanks Brent!
The picture is no train yard, but a Green Machine pulling a ton or ten of history and Heritage, is at least worth a look.
Over in Osceola, Wisconsin.
PS Dave? Just a bit of acknowledgment would be appreciated. How you doing brother? When are you getting out of the clink? We're hopeful over here you know
Mike Bless your heart and the horse you road in on my brother. You put another big smile on my face
I'll get you back man! What comes around goes around.
And that's the way it's supposed to be.
hon30critterOne of the staff at my doctor's office congratulated me on going into my 'golden years' when I turned 70.
From what I can see there hasn't been a darn golden thing about them. I should find out how much more un-golden they have become after tests next week.
Hi TF,
I apologize for not responding sooner.
Here is the situation:
I have a clot in the large vein that goes through my liver. I will be on blood thinners for the next six months with the goal of dissolving the clot.
I also have an ulcer in my stomach. It poses a greater risk in that, if it starts to bleed, the blood thinners could cause severe bleeding.
They are going to keep me for a couple more days to monitor possible bleeding. There is also the possibility of suffering a stroke if the clot breaks loose.
The long term outlook is good as long as I stop drinking.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
I'm with ya Dave. Someone like you, and a snow plow from past History from scratch, and a rotisserie layout, could probably go gently into that good night. But not you my friend, you're appreciated here.
Lots-a-Love, Get Better Dave
John & Judy
The Bear Pleased you’ve managed to join us Mr. TF, great photo of two strapping lads. (I’m going to reserve my comments about the third chap!)
Bear, I can't say nothing else, but you've been the greatest thing since peanut butter since I've joined the club a few years ago.
I'd have to say your next determination is, how much I actually like peanut butter
Well, I apologize for my previous apology. Since I said things had gotten much better, they've gotten worse again and I've had trouble posting.
Dave, I have been on blood thinners for years after needing a stent and going through some useless procedures to get rid of my AFIB but just messed me up more. Sad to think that medicine has gotten as crooked as car repair and a out as unethical.
Anyway, you will be much better off switching to an electric razor or even a beard because you don’t want to test your blood thinner every morning with a blade. Get a bunch of bandaids and keep some in your bathroom, some in your kitchen, some in your workroom, some in your bedroom and some in your car. You never know when you'll need one.
You should of seen that thing that came out of Ju-Ju's arm.
Quite disturbing