Good Morning from Tipton IN !
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good morning all,
I'm off to Conneaut, OH this morning for Charter vessel exams.
Dorothy's nephew josh is spending the next couple of days with us so we are thinking of a ride on the A.C.&J RR weather permitting. This is not to far from where the Plymouth locomotives were built.
Lee
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
grayfox1119 wrote: FERGIE: There is a TD off the Florida coast near the SC border, it bears watching, it may intensify. As for new layout, do you have the room to add another mainline outside the existing mainline? Can you add to your benchwork with some creative carpentry? If so, you can have the best of both worlds. BTW, Lisa will love the weather headed her way this weekend, 90's are going to spread all the way up into NS, and almost to Sheet Harbour.
FERGIE: There is a TD off the Florida coast near the SC border, it bears watching, it may intensify. As for new layout, do you have the room to add another mainline outside the existing mainline? Can you add to your benchwork with some creative carpentry? If so, you can have the best of both worlds. BTW, Lisa will love the weather headed her way this weekend, 90's are going to spread all the way up into NS, and almost to Sheet Harbour.
Well thank you DICK! ya I saw that and checked it first thing this morning . At it's present forecasted rate it will be right over me by Wednesday. Saying that a lot can happen in the next 24 hours. So my fingers are crossed. BTW the Weatehr Stn is still not fixed on this so all the readings are askew. I'm hoping this will be fixed during the upcoming maintenance period. Trip is scheduled to be completed Friday. So we shall wait and see.
Apart from that not much else on the go.
Later All
Fergie
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If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007
Heartland Division CBandQ wrote: But now that Ryan is living in NC, that state must be moving rapidly to the top of the list! I suppose I should have stayed in CO (Caboose Hobbies is there, too.) The best "cold soup": is a Root Beer Float. JimCG is good about supplying those. MMMMMMMM.
But now that Ryan is living in NC, that state must be moving rapidly to the top of the list! I suppose I should have stayed in CO (Caboose Hobbies is there, too.)
The best "cold soup": is a Root Beer Float. JimCG is good about supplying those. MMMMMMMM.
Hey, I resemble both of those remarks!
Yup, Dick and Garry, the South has some of the best durn food on the planet!
And speaking of food....soups on!
Hey Jim, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo....
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
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Morning all--
Rough day, yesterday, had to take Lowell into the vet for an emergency IV drip--we got the blood-work back and one of his levels that was supposed to be a maximum of 30 was 260! The vet said he's never seen a cat with a level this high that was still alive! So he's spending the weekend at the vet. Phoned to see how he was doing this morning, and the vet says he's doing pretty well--hooked up to an IV and eating like crazy and charming the heck out of the assistants. So hopefully, the drip will work and I'll be able to keep him around for a little while. Evidently the drip is the cat-equivalent of Dialysis (sp?). We'll see. Right now it's a waiting game.
Needless to say I didn't get any work in on the MR yesterday.
I know this might sound silly to some of you, all this for a cat, but Lowell's been a darned good companion the past 12 years, and one of the sweetest cats I've ever owned, so there's a really strong bond between us. Pets are like that, they give you absolutely unconditional love--they become family. I'd like to keep this member of the family around for as long as I possibly can.
So right now the news sounds pretty good. Hope it keeps up.
Best to all, prayers to those in need.
Tom
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I feel sadnees about Lowell, Tom. We're down to one cat from the two we had for many years. The cat (Skeekie) who was "mine" died a few months ago. There's nothing quite like having a favorite companion put to sleep. It's heartbreaking. I certainly hope Lowell recovers so you ned not do that.
Our remaining cat, Little Kitten, would not be charming the people in the vet's office under any circumstances. I'll tell a little about her. A couple of years ago, I left the truck outside overnight. Next morning I was moving the truck, but it lost all of the hydraulics. No power brakes. no power steering.
I opened the hood, and immediately saw white fur all over the engine compartment. Shelley saw it too, and screemed, "Little Kitten!" ... We found her on the deck with bloody paws and without large amoiunts of fur. We called the vet, and he enourged us to take care of her ourselves with his instructions. We concluded that the vet remembered how she behaved in his office previously, and just did not want to see her. That's the only mechanical problem I have ever had with my 2002 Chevy truck. The surpentine belt was broken which amazed me.
What was the previous visit to the vet like? ....er....well.........uh...never mind.
Any RBF's available?
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Garry--
Thanks for the thoughts and the story. Hate to sound computer-stupid (which I largely am, LOL!) but what's an "RBF?"
twhite wrote: Garry--Thanks for the thoughts and the story. Hate to sound computer-stupid (which I largely am, LOL!) but what's an "RBF?"Tom
Root Beer Floats!!!!!
Sorry about Lowell!
Ryan--
Well, DUH! on me , LOL! You'd think I'd remember after hanging around here all year. Yah, if there are any available, I'll have a BIG one!
Thanks.
I was hoping the story would cheer you up a bit. It's sad Lwoell is so sick.
Usually JimCG is good for RBF's. He chugs them down like there's no tomorrow!
Afternoon, Janie - I'll have a bowl of brocolli cheese soup, whole grain bagette, and a RBF, please. (Yum!) Thanks!
Paul, good to hear your progress on the eye(s). Keep it up.
back, LilRob. How've you been doing, and what's new with you?
Flash, sorry to hear about Stinky's 'demise,' but good to hear another is ready to step in for him. Good to hear of your Dad's progress.
Tom, I can believe that Lowell is working his charm on the vet's staff, from your previous tales about him. Hope he gets to feeling better with all that new attention. It does seem strange to read the phrase 'absolutely unconditional love' used in the same sentence with 'cat' - but then again, Lowell's not your average cat, either...
Garry, I think vehicle engines can be hazardous for cats - place I lived back when I was married, we had a carport on the back of the house, and it was open on most of three sides. One morning I had an incident kind of like your one with your 'Little Kitten', but it was a smaller kitten and didn't turn out well at all. I also recall another morning, coming out and seeing cat pawprints and a few feathers on the top of the car roof. Silly cat didn't even use a napkin to clean up after its dinner!
Heartland Division CB&QUsually JimCG is good for RBF's. He chugs them down like there's no tomorrow!
Hey, Garry - I resemble that remark! And speaking of RBF's, Janie - another one, please.
Thanks!
Rob, that's one messy (NTBCW MESS(tm)) deal you have to tend to, there. How possible would it be to get some loads of dirt from another part of your place and fill the rest of the hole in? But I know next to nothing about septic tanks and such...
Jeff, maybe my internet provider studies off of yours - my DSL connection was giving me fits this afternoon (email with one picture was stalling after the first part appeared to have been sent - variously shown on different tries as 53 percent, 54 percent or 60 percent). I ended up hooking up via my WiFi part of my access point/firewall, and then decided the 'hecque' with it. Just loaded the laptop into the bag and headed over to Panera's. Their WiFi is more reliable, and the food is great, too.
I've been looking at whether/when to drop my landline phone and either just use my work cell phone, or get me a personal cell (nope, not an iPhone - yet...). But I don't like several features of cell phone plans (like having to use minutes for my voice messages, having to pay for calls that I didn't originate, etc.). In our area of Missouri, it's mostly Verizon, or AT&T (and I'm with them). I'm about to terminate my Internet and my land phoneline with AT&T over the poor customer service and the too-regular problems with the lines to my apartment in general.
Any of you Diners have suggestions on phone options? Or should I (ahem...) talk to Vinnie about a little 'persuasion job' for him? ...
I'll be in the corner booth for a while. Don't mind my muttering, I'm not mad with any of you folks.
Blessings and prayers,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
in a SANTA FE mug, please & thanks.
Sorry to hear of the lost pet and other ill 4-legged companions. We know all to well how that feels.
The drain hose must have quit siphoning the old septic tank sometime last night. No matter, brought loads of dirt over (from next to the HUGE burry pit) and hand shoveled it as far as I could get it into the hole. Then I used the tractor to keep packing it down. Eventually, it became filled, at least it "appears to be" filled. Guess time will tell. I was still affraid to run over it with the rear tractor tires, but did pack it down reasonably with the front. Glad that task is completed.
For any MMA fans, on SPIKE TV tonight at 9:00pm EST, there will be some live UFC fights televised for free.
Need to ice the ankle again. Was getting all sorts of annoying "shocks" in it while driving the tractor. Gurrrr!
Rob
Jim--
Is Comcast available in your area? I had my internet hooked up to Comcast cable and it's been really good. Still kept AT&T for my phone-line (despite that irritating gal on the Verizon commercials), and so far I haven't had any trouble.
Just an option, IMO.
Of course if you're still having problems, let me know and I'll get hold of Guido and 'Thumbs' Louie. They're buddies of mine and they've been known to rip off front porches with their teeth. Lovely fellows. And they really DRESS well!
- Luke
Modeling the Southern Pacific in the 1960's-1980's
Good Evening Coffee Clubbers,
Time for me to check in again. I've been following the play-by-play, just not posting much. Just hanging out with Duke in the back booth.
Quick update on things out at the orange grove. Amazingly we are still harvesting some of the late oranges. This is the latest we've ever had fruit, so it's a real treat for us. Hope you're enjoying it up in the Diner. The key lime trees are really producing now, much more than we can consume or give away. Mango season is on the wane, just some more of one variety left to harvest. A few papayas get picked each week. Looks like next season's harvest of oranges will be another bumper crop. Some of the oranges are bigger than baseballs already, and we have 3+ months to go before the real start of the season.
Things on the model railroad front aren't that good. Still no progress. I may need to turn in my model railroader's license and take up armchair railroading full time.
Ryan: You mean Gazpacho? I think Ed has a really good one that Fran makes! Hint.....hint....
Gazpacho
A liquid salad and the best soup for a hot summer day.
3 cloves garlic, coarse chop1 medium red onion
3 ripe tomatoes1 medium cucumber, seeded1 green bell pepper, seeded
1 jalapeño pepper, seeded
½ carrot
1/8 cup olive oil
1/8 cup red wine vinegar2 cups tomato juice
Juice of 2 limes
Chopped cilantroground chile pequin or cayenne pepper (to taste)
ground cumin (to taste +/- 1/2 to 1 tsp)freshly ground black pepperSalt (we don't use any)
Chop ½ of the onion, tomatoes, cucumber, jalapeño and bell pepper, and all the carrot, in chunks. Place in blender with the garlic and some tomato juice and coarsely puree.
Remaining vegetables should be coarsely chopped (+/- ¼"). (Reserve a little chopped onion, cucumber, jalapeño and bell pepper to serve with soup).
In a large bowl combine pureed vegetables, chopped vegetables, oil, vinegar, tomato juice, lime juice, and spices. Chill in refrigerator at least 2 hours, more if possible.
Hasta luego,
Ed
Good Evening Diners!
Tom, I really hope things turn out OK for Lowell. It is really tough when a beloved pet gets old and starts to have problems. We are going through much the same with Jamie, our 13 year old Westie. He is home now recuperating from some major dental surgery on Friday and it is complicated by diabetes and weak kidneys. Even the $936 vet bill was an "Oh Well, these things happen". We just hope he can have a little more time with us and not be in any discomfort. He is a really great little dog who always seems so happy and he is definitely a "Mummy's Boy" so it will be especially hard on my wife when we lose him.
On another not serious but annoying note, our CD player died today. I called the store where we bought it and it turns out they don't make parts anymore to fix it as it is 15 years old and apparently they normally don't last more than 10 years. I liked it though and it matches the amp--both Acoustic Research. Can't be without music though so will be looking for a replacement next weekend.
I was at my LHS today to pick up some lamps to put lights into the engine shed that is basically finished. I am putting lights in most of my structures and will wire them up as a winter project. I was talking to a fellow who works there Saturdays and he mentioned that he has over 90 Pennsylvania diesels, 35 CPR and many steamers, a lot of which are CPR brass. I mentioned this to my wife as I thought my modest desires for locos will pale in comparison and she can then think how restrained I am when I buy the 3 I have my eye on this fall. Mind you with the vet bills piling up it might be sometime next year before any new locos make it onto the Mortimer sub.
Rob, you had asked about sectional track for your wife's layout and I can say that I really like the Kato Unitrack I'm using. The prices on it at Kleins are quite good too.
Jeff , your note about going to a Mexican restaurant got me thinking about them it Winnipeg and I think that there is only 1 in a city of 600,000. Several have started up over the years but they only last a short time. We have nearly every ethnic group represented here, even Ethopian but for some reason Mexican restaurants don't survive. The grocery stores have a good selection of Mexican foods for home preparation but that's about it.
Well it's after 11 here so I think I'll sign off for now.
CN Charlie
Tall glass of cool water, please & thanks!
***CN Charlie, my wife already has some HO Bachmann EZ track. I agree with you on the quality of Kato Unitrack. For my N scale, it's Unitrack all the way. That being said, using some Atlas flex track (which I also have on hand) for some of the longer sections might save a few $. Just chomping at the bit for the day I will have space to really get going on something.
Night All. Rob
Good morning all.
Today: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe, with damaging winds. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind between 10 and 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Some of the storms could be severe, with damaging winds. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Calm wind becoming west around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%
Mornin' all!
Just gettin' ready for the day. I teach today! And I usually co-teach this class, but today my co-teacher won't be there until late, so I'm grabbing the reigns and runnin' with it! I'm teaching on the letters in Revelation (ch. 2-3). It's a pretty healthy sized chunk of Scripture. Should be pretty cool.
Gotta mow the lawn today and clean the garage some too. Throw in that the wife will undoubtably have a "hunny do" list of her own, and it doesn't look like I'll be idle for long today.
I'll catch up with you all later......after I'm worn out!
Bye!
in a SOUTHERN PACIFIC mug, please & thanks.
***Ed, must be wonderful to have ready access to such good fruit. It's rare to find fresh, ripe fruit anymore in grocery stores. Wife has plans for a mini-orchard of dwarf trees: peach, cherry, apple, plum(?), and anything else that grows well here. Might even try her hand at canning.
***Lee, feel free to send any extra storms our way. The creek is barely a trickle now. We're probably going to add two more big storage tanks for the farm this year.
We meet with the builder tomorrow to go over a few changes wife wants to make to the plan. Not to worry, will not affect the train room.
jeffrey-wimberly wrote:I was going to get together everything I needed to do up a model of the abandoned baggage car in Leesville. One big problem. I don't have a smooth-side baggage car. The smooth-side car I have in a junk box turned out to be a RPO. Guess I'll have to see what I can find at the LHS the next time I go to Alexandria.
Athearn+Sand paper ? I buzzed the edges off of a walthers with a dremel, but sand paper would give you more even edges.
-Morgan
Jeff:
If you want to PM me your address, I've got an old Rivarossi smooth-side baggage car in SP "Sunset Limited" tomato-stripe that you can have. It's just been sitting around taking up space for years. I'd be glad to send it to you gratis.
refill, please & thanks!
Have been studying some of the track plans downloaded during that free weekend here. The more I think about it, the more appealing keeping it real simple becomes. With a nice length of shelf layout between two tables(doors), the more landscape there will be for the trains to run through. I'm leaning towards a southeast landscape, although that is also what the wife plans on having for her layout. As long as there is some kind of mountainous terrain and a creek or two, that is what interests me most. The wife can do a small town front on one end of her layout. OK, I'm babbling a bit...at least it is train related.
Will be drinking my coffee in a corner booth. Rob
SilverSpike wrote: Heartland Division CBandQ wrote: But now that Ryan is living in NC, that state must be moving rapidly to the top of the list! I suppose I should have stayed in CO (Caboose Hobbies is there, too.) The best "cold soup": is a Root Beer Float. JimCG is good about supplying those. MMMMMMMM.Hey, I resemble both of those remarks! Yup, Dick and Garry, the South has some of the best durn food on the planet! And speaking of food....soups on!Hey Jim, Chicken and Sausage Gumbo....
Ryan - I think that was me who was wanting the Chicken and Sausage Gumbo! And, since it's on, Chloe, how about a nice bowl of it? Thanks!
Take care!
//signed// John Powell President / CEO CNY Transportation Corp (fictional)
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Hunter - When we met in January of 2000, you were just a 6 week old pup who walked his way into this heart of mine as the only runt in the litter who would come over to me. And today, I sit here and tell you I am sorry we had to put you down. It was the best thing for you and also the right thing to do. May you now rest in peace and comfort. Love, Dad. 8 June 2010
I love you and miss you Mom. Say hi to everyone up there for me. Rest in peace and comfort. Love, John. 29 March 2017