Evening folks-I'm a bit hungry (& cold) so a bowl of chunky chicken & dumplings soup & a Pepsi please!
Update on Mom-GREAT!!!!! I stopped in after work today, & she was sitting up & eating dinner. Her color was much improved since Wed, & her mood was MUCH better! She seems more "Mom"! She's been doing therapy, & it seems to be working very well. I mentioned everyone's thoughts & prayers here for her, & she thought that was wonderful! (Hey, she brought me my 1st copy of MR in Jan. of '78-hooking me on the hobby-she's fully aware of the mag! ) I asked her about the diagnosis on her, & she said it is COPD, along with a very mild heart attack, & congestive heart failure. Prognosis is meds, & continued therapy. Turns out though, which she never told me, that her "asthma" she's had for over 25 yrs was actually COPD-I guess she never really gave me all the info all these years. Anyways, she's eating well, going thru with her therapy like a trooper, & enjoying her favorite TV shows in the evening. "Mama's Family", "Murder She Wrote", & TV Land Reruns.
JPowell-GOOD LUCK on your house hunting from someone who has BEEN THERE last year! At this time last year I'd never believed I would be able to get one anytime soon, but thanks to a reputable & recommended local mortgage lender & an FHA loan, it worked out-now for all the fine tuning of the place, & of course, LAYOUT BUILDING!!!!
Cape Jim-I hope things work out for you & your bank-Best thing I ever did was join a local credit union 20 yrs ago & it's like banking with your best friend-RARELY any problems, very laid back, & they were the ones who recommended my mortgage lender ^ maybe something to look into if that's an option where you are?
Dick-HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!!!!!!
Ed-since you're generous with shipping your oranges to us on our RRs, I may have to dig out an old Athearn reefer & repaint & reletter it EMOX (Ed Murphy's Oranges) for the future layout!
Well, it's 1AM-the dawgs got to rip & tear together for awhile, & they're worn out-Dawn's at work (graveyard) & I guess it's time for bed for me too-nite all!!!
***Mitch, that sounds like good news about your mom, or at least it's better than it could be. Hope she continues doing better.
For those ranting about banks and such, all I can say is if I get started my head could explode and mess up my desk and computer screen, so I won't go there.
Both my wife & I are having some health issues again. Under way too much stress that I will not go into here on a forum. It is probably going to get much worse before there is any chance of things turning around, but life goes on.
Well, hope everyone is doing well. Enjoyed the photos and reading about the projects some of you are working on. More photos please!
Good Night Rob
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good morning all,
Today: Light snow likely, mainly before noon. Cloudy, with a high near 30. South wind between 6 and 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Tonight: Light snow likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 25. South wind around 8 mph becoming west. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. A STRONG COLD FRONT IS FORECAST TO MOVE THROUGH NORTHEAST OHIO AND NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON OR EVENING. A WESTERLY FLOW OF COLD AIR BEHIND THIS FRONT MAY PRODUCE SIGNIFICANT LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS OVER EXTREME NORTHEAST OHIO AND NORTHWEST PENNSYLVANIA TUESDAY NIGHT INTO WEDNESDAY NIGHT. IT IS STILL TOO EARLY TO SAY HOW MUCH SNOW WILL FALL OR THE EXACT AREAS THAT WILL BE IMPACTED BUT THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW SHOWERS.
Lee
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Good Morning, Janie - I'll have a couple of eggs, hash browns, two strips of bacon (yeah, that near-bacon probably would be better for me), some toast, coffee, and I'll take a glass of Ed's OJ while you're getting the platter ready, please. (Gulp-gulp-gulp)
Thanks!
Mitch, thanks for reminding me about credit unions - we have one here, and I may go by there this morning to get info. Thanks to the rest of you for letting me vent - my usual way is to vent, blow off the steam, and then I feel better afterward. No problems with my blood pressure that way (vs. if I held it in for long). for your Mom's continuing recovery and treatment.
Rob, sorry to hear about your stress and troubles. Will keep you and your wife in my prayers, but remember to take care of yourselves while you're dealing with things. Probably wouldn't hurt to give each other a hug, either!
What, Janie? They did? Hey, Dick! Since you didn't say last night, the ladies and the cook went ahead and made you another cake just in case today's really your birthday!
For those who are planning their LHS trip with the tax rebate, I did notice that last night's news pointed out that it may take until May/June for the IRS to get to sending it out, but then it will take another 8-12 weeks to get them all mailed out. So it might be toward the end of the summer before we get those checks. I know I won't be waiting for it to cover my loan agency's/bank's fu-fu. I may make a brief list for the LHS, but will save it until the check arrives before contacting my LHS...
Well, I'll be working on my breakfast now. Feel free to join me when the rest of you arrive in the Diner.
Blessings,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Almost forgot - Ed, thanks for the link to the LOC photos!
I need a little help with the introduction for my web site. How does this read to you?
The L. S. & W. is a fictional free lance HO (1:87) scale layout based along the lower Great Lakes during the 1940's and 1950's
The L. S. & W. is an regional rail operation that delivers the services needed by a diverse group of customers. Our team of dedicated employees throughout the Lower Great Lakes Region handles the shipment of over 120,000 carloads annually of a wide variety of products-- coal, Iron ore, agricultural products, salt, bulk cement, petroleum, metals and forest products.
Good morning.It's 38 degrees here and wet (not surprising, this is Louisiana after all). We're expecting a high 0f 50 this afternoon under partly cloudy skies.
Been working on the layout for the past week. That's been almost like work! One of my neighbors says I've been busier than a pair of jumper cables at a hillbillie funeral.!Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 1/26/2008Wind Chill: 33°FHumidity: 100%Dew Point: 37°FSo Far TodayHigh: 45°FLow: 37°FRain: 0.05"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 9mph NNE Today High: 55 Decreasing clouds. Not as cool. Highs in the mid 50s. Light and variable winds. Tonight Low: 35 Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 30s. Light and variable winds.
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Hello .......
Oatmeal & OJ, please. thanks.
Good luck with your banking, JimCG.
Mitch ...Glad to learn "Mom" is doing better and settled in her new surroundings.
Dick ..... That's really great to have a birthday one day and have a huge train show (Amhurst) in the area immediately after. We'll be looking forward to learning from you about your new acquisitions. Will you be seeing JR at the show. I know a guy in KY who is going all the way there just for that show. It must be something.
I like the PA, Jeff. I, too, like the MKT PA's. I was inspired to paint a PA1 myself for MKT and bought a set of Con Cor Texas Special cars for it. It's one of my favorites.
A little history: The old Burlington Route contemplated buying the MKT way back in the 1800's. Before that could happen, Congress created the ICC, and railroad mergers became nearly impossible with the then-new regulations. Many decades later, railroad mergers were again occuring. The Burlington Northern was created from mergers. It bought Frisco instead of MKT. MKT was later merged into UP.
Happy Model Railroading
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Lee ... I like the write-up. Sounds like it fits on an annual report. Very good.
Jerry .... Good to learn of the good news about the vehicle for you daughter.
Rob ... we hope to learn soon that you and the Mrs. are feeling better.
LEE: I like the write-up,also. BTW< my puter says the map E-mail got sent??!!? Don't know why you've not recieved yet. Want me to send again?
DICK:,Either belatedly or right on time!
JEFF: NICE clouds!!!!
Made another big batch of sawdust ground cover,it's turning out real nice. BTW,I'm only using the belt sander stuff, it is extemely fine. Looks the same as WS fine turf!(I have 1/2 a jug for comparison.)This batch will yield two full WS shaker canisters !
Terry
Terry in NW Wisconsin
Queenbogey715 is my Youtube channel
Diners! I don't get to use that one very often, as I'm usually in here at night. BTW, if anyone has a "Good Evening" .gif file or similar, I'd welcome it! A medium JR Regular please , and a nsa orange muffin, thanks.
Johnboy:
and never a legitimate reason and they are never particulary sorry for the inconvenience.
Well I now have some hard shell on about 1/4 of my mountain range, about four feet.
Mitch: That's very encouraging news about your Mom. Interesting to see she's a fan of that murderous community Crabapple Cove. Our favourite Angela Lansbury performance is her Ruth in the film version of Pirates of Penzance. (1983, so the Googled article tells me)
TiptonBill: I see that Rommel is a NPK fan too.
CapeJim: I've sent you an email. That roast beef dinner looks just what I could do with, come lunch time!
Rob: CapeJim(I think)'s thoughts
Lee: Should the L. S. & W. be spelled out to explain what it stands for? I've emailed a couple of other thoughts.
Jeff:
been busier than a pair of jumper cables at a hillbillie funeral.!
Jerry: That's a real Praise the Lord event for your #2 daughter and her family.
TTFN, things to do, track to GLEAM,
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
saronaterry wrote:JEFF: NICE clouds!!!!
Good Brunch Time, Guys and Gals,
Guess I won't need a nap today. I slept right through until 11:00am. I couldn't believe it.
I had been up at 5:30 as one of our dogs wanted out but went back to bed and crashed.
Well seeing it is lunch time, I'll have the bratwurst and suaerkraut, the stuff that Rommel and DaKraut are wolfing down at the center table. Maybe I can join them.
JEFF. I know you are a stickler for detail, but isn't that a little much. I know you would treat your section crews well, but the size of that air conditioner that you put on the lineside shanty is a bit over done, dontcha think ???
Jerry, What a wonderful gift for your daughter and her family. You have some very generous and concerned neighbors in your area. I bet prayers had been answered.
Not staying long right now as my wife has me lined up to do some errands for her (well us together) and also a job to do for the nursing home where she is the Administrator.. So I had better get this lunch down and get moving.
Have a great day to all and especially you train show goers.. Let us know of all the bargins that you pick up and any new ideas or tricks.
Hope it has warmed up a bit for you all. It has here but still -12c. (Hmmm, think I'll put on my shorts !!!!!!!)
Johnboy out.....................
The "Wobbly" will wobble later.
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Hey Guys!
I've been working on the New York & Maine Central Railroad today, and I gotten more painting done. It's comming along nicly, I need to get to a weekend were I don't have anything going on and beg my mom to bring me to the LHS. Which for me means about a 45min drive to the closest one. I need roadbed, new rail joiners or refurbish the ones I have, paint and if I want to get turnouts for more sidings and a passing track, buildings to replace the paper ones I have, ground foam, and finally a spool of wire so I get ride of all the 2-5 inch bits of wire I have in my H*ll box.
Colby over and out
BTW go light on the food. other wise we might had to add double doors to the diner.
Afternoon all!
Been kinda busy lately, so I have more reading to do to catch up with all of you. Just thought I'd stick my head in the door and say hey though.......HEY!
COLBY;
If you use recycled rail joiners make sure that you solder them. Used ones can give you lots of grief. New ones are the best, but if you are pinching pennies then do as I say above.
Good luck and keep us informed on all your successes, or you will be
Johnboy out.
Wanna hear what got me cranked up last night?
My boy plays on a local basketball team. He mostly warms the bench but occasionally he gets some game time. Not last night though! Last night he was a starter on the "A" team! He played most of the game and it was a close one. In overtime he managed to draw a foul from the other team which got his team the ball back and they went on to score the winning goal! As some of you know, my son has muscular dystrophy. It's not too bad now, but it will get worse. For him to be able to be such a part of his team last night was, I'm sure, a moment he'll not soon forget! He felt bigger then the biggest kid on that court last night, who by the way, was the kid he was gaurding! Here's my boy with the ball (Not the best pic, but it works for me!). The big bald kid was the one he was guarding.
Phil- All I can say is "Way To Go"
I think that's great.Your son must have been thrilled. NJ Bob
pc- DITTO NJ Bob's comment. Would not like to be in your shoes. Picture is fine. Good looking boy.
I am a lucky O.F. 2 healthy children, wonderful wife, great hobby, and The GREATEST friends in the world. There are a couple of you that have really gotten to know me and I am greatful as all get out to be accepted as a friend. [even tho Vinnie still has his doubts]. .As to smoking-I am still at it. Started at age 15 and now 56 years later, still puffing away. Just had physical with chest x-rays and A-OK. Go figure.
Rfd did the Copper Canyon this morning. Modern pass. cars and a yellow caboose. Movie was shot from engine window. Could make out NdM on nose.
Prayers still being said for all. Stay warm and well.
Flip
Avenger- FEC bought the SD-40's from U.P. about 5 years ago. BLI has come out with decent models of them in 2 diff. numbers. The only blue engines I remember were GP40-2's. Earlier engines were Red and Yellow same colors as their Ortners.
last mountain and eastern hogger wrote:JEFF. I know you are a stickler for detail, but isn't that a little much. I know you would treat your section crews well, but the size of that air conditioner that you put on the lineside shanty is a bit over done, dontcha think ???
I need to be careful with this web site. The last one I posted received 2 inquires on providing switching services to a firm near Columbus, Ohio and about 6 resumes from people looking for jobs. I guess they didn't notice my employees were only 1" tall.
I took your suggestions and recommendations and ran them through Ginny (a retired high school English teacher) and Dale (his hobby is Great Lakes shipping/industry and transportation history) and this is the new draft:
The Lake Shore & Western is a regional rail operation that meets the delivery services required by a diverse group of customers. Our dedicated team of skilled employees and modern equipment throughout the Lower Great Lakes Region handles the shipment of over 120,000 carloads annually of a wide variety of products: coal, iron ore, agricultural products, salt, bulk cement, petroleum, metals and forest products promptly, economically and dependably, using state-of-the-art delivery.
From mining and steel conglomerates down to family-operated enterprises, the L. S. & W. has been meeting the passenger and freight needs of commuters and industrial customers competitively for more than 25 years."
Good Evening Coffee Clubbers,
Another beautiful day down here in Paradise. And it was cool (in the 60's all day) which made it even better, at least in my humble opinion.
Unfortunately naptime went bye-bye today. We got up real late (doesn't count as a nap if you go right back to bed after getting up to go to the bathroom), I spent time making a ‘cream of sweet potato' soup, and had to go help a friend in the afternoon. I'll admit that I was yawning uncontrollably by the time we left his house.
Dick - Happy Birthday!! Hope you enjoyed the train show.
Johnboy: I also feel left out with all of you going to all these train shows lately.
Mitch - good news about your Mom. Hope she continues to improve. EMOX, huh? Sounds interesting.
CG Jim - I second Mitch's recommendation of Credit Unions.
Jerry - that's almost unbelievable that someone was that generous to your daughter. Good for them.
Rob - sorry to hear about your problems. Eliminating stress was a big driver behind my early retirement.
PC - congrats to your son on playing. I'm sure he was pumped up.
Flip: Rfd did the Copper Canyon this morning. Modern pass. cars and a yellow caboose. Movie was shot from engine window. Could make out NdM on nose.
That's about it from down here.
Hasta mañana,
Ed
Checking in again. You know Jeff, every time I see that PA, I keep expecting it to say "Texas Special"
Saw the RFD, I wasn't too impressed with the cameramn's job, but yeah, looks like a neat scenery.
We had Solo and Ensamble, Cascade VS guys took first. I'm just glad I was loopy enough to hit those notes with my fellow tenors. I'm going to take a nap on my desk now so if you need me, I'll be in the back booth asleep. Here's the rent girls.
G'night
-Morgan
FoulRift, Wow that was fast, I presume they made it in good order.
Philip, very cool, thanks for sharing the pictures.
Colby, I have 90 turnouts and I only paid $1 each. Most are #4. The double slips, 3-ways and Y's cost me $2 to $5 each. They are all brass track, but for sidings and the classification yard who cares? I picked up all these turnouts at garage sales and train shows over a 6 month period.
Terry nope didn't get the map, when you get a chance please try sending it again. If you're interested in great Lakes railroads I have a few on the HD.
ED, I loved the web site you shared, very interesting photos. Built in America http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/collections/habs_haer/index.html is another of their links that focuses on factories, buildings, bridges, and railroad stuff.
Evening Gang:
Jerry: There are some very good generous people in the world. It's a shame that we usually get to hear about the bums. Give my best to your daughter and family.
Mitch that's great news about your mom. My continued prayers.
Dick I hope that you took your camera. I'd like to see pictures of you scores.
I spent the afternoon hauling more dirt for the new storage container. I got all the fill hauled so I'll get the Kabota and level the pad tomorrow. It's smaller and easer to do the fine work with. Mary Ann and I aren't going to go see Lara tomorrow since we both have the sniffles. We don't want to have the baby get sick.
Lee that sounds good to me. I'm not surprised that you've had contacts for services or jobs.
Rob hang in there. If you want to let off some steam drop me an E-mail.
Good Night All
Good evening.
Jeff...as i said I liked the PA.... if you care to have a vitual interchange of a passenger train let me know.. Here's my Texas Special.. My cars are Con Cor's, and I got a deal on them at a train show. However, you could get low priced Athearns and do one of your great 'Spray Can Rembrant' jobs on them.
Philip .... to your son. Thanks fo sharing the picture and telling us about the basketball game.
Der ....I've been enjoying seeing your layout progress.
Lee ..... I really like the updated write-up now. Perhaps this time you'll get even more resumes!
Happy Model Railroading.