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Posted by Cederstrand on Sunday, March 30, 2008 4:54 PM
***Philip, we probably still have some in the Dungeon Fridge, but the problem in this case is not contractions, it is too large a baby. I checked and there is just not enough room to for this kids legs & head. Puddles has delivered in the past, but this time she is unable to and I was unable to pull it, certainly not without someone else to secure her. Even then, pretty sure in this case I would do some serious damage to put any more force than I already tried, and she would surely go into shock at that point. It is one of those tough calls. Sigh [sigh] Rob
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Posted by pcarrell on Sunday, March 30, 2008 4:34 PM
Rob, do any of the standard birth drugs (like plutosin (sp?) and such) work for goats to cause them to go into labor?  Maybe that would be  more affordable way to hurry nture along and limit the jepordy to Puddles?
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Posted by sleeper33 on Sunday, March 30, 2008 4:23 PM

saw the vid on the 2 E's you got and it was as good as always

 another tea please Zoe

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, March 30, 2008 4:18 PM
That's the way it'll be here tomorrow. You wouldn't guess that a bunch of rain fell the day before.

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Posted by sleeper33 on Sunday, March 30, 2008 4:15 PM
 it was raining all day yesterday and looking at it today doesnt seem like it
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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, March 30, 2008 4:06 PM

Weather's warm and damp here. It's been raining off and on most of the day. Hey, that sarnie looks good. I'll have a bacon sarnie.

 

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Posted by sleeper33 on Sunday, March 30, 2008 3:43 PM

Evening gang

tea and a breakfast sarnie with sausage pleaseDinner [dinner]

 quite warn and dry for the time of year hope weather over there is ok?

 gav

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Posted by Cederstrand on Sunday, March 30, 2008 3:39 PM

 Quick refill, thanks.

Warning, this might be a bit gross for some:

Our favorite old bottle raised pygmy goat "Puddles" has been unable to deliver her kid today, which has already expired. I tried twice to pull it, but fear I would kill her outright to try again. This is the same goat we took many years ago to the U of GA for a C section (when we had the funds to do so). She is our oldest and wife's favorite goat. Nothing I can do now but let Mother Nature decide on the outcome. Had the same thing happen to another nanny a few weeks ago and she eventually expelled the dead baby days later and has been doing better each week. That was an exception to the rule though, so I am not optimistic for Puddles surviving this. I don't even want to tell the wife, as I don't know how many more hits she is up to taking these days. Yikes....bad timing. -Rob

 

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Posted by sunsetbeachry on Sunday, March 30, 2008 3:03 PM

Hi All;

12;50 pm and all is well. kathy needs a lunch pretty soon so this maybe short, large kat sitting on lap better than sleeping on the bridge today. only one handed today kat has to be scrubbed on tummy so i don't get scratched to bad. paper still getting deeper around office, just can't decie what to do with 2/3 rds of layout; middle or either side for engine terminal...............gotta go !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1  bach later 

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Posted by Cox 47 on Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:49 PM
Good Sunday afternoon all....its cloudy and damp here...i'llhave a Diet Coke please...Thank You....We had five of the Grand daughters here yesterday...It was a pleasant surprise! Feed'em Pizza and cheese burgers and had a great time..but it was almost 1 this morning before sallie and I got in bed so we didn't get up till 11....Tired but happy!! All five of them took turns running the trains...They are all pretty good engineers.....thanks to all that have been posting photos....You all have a good sunday evening....Jerry
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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:23 PM
 New Haven I-5 wrote:
 jeffrey-wimberly wrote:
 New Haven I-5 wrote:

Tacos for Breakfast?

It's lunchtime here.
It is only 10:20 am here.
I know. My younger sister used to live in Barstow.  I had to keep up with the time differences so I wouldn't call her too early in the morning.

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:20 PM
 jeffrey-wimberly wrote:
 New Haven I-5 wrote:

Tacos for Breakfast?

It's lunchtime here.
It is only 10:20 am here.

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:19 PM
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in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please & thank you!

Wow, some really great layout photos posted recently. Keep 'em coming!

FIL is back in the assisted living facility. Wife hardly slept a wink and left early today to go sit with him until she goes to work. She is emotionally spent again.

All my stuff on the-bay is selling today. Sadly, am going to need most of it to buy groceries and hay.

Thinking of the future though: Would you rather have one (N in this case) new Proto 0-8-0, or a vintage Atlas 0-8-0 (remotored with a 5 pole) and a couple other similar vintage re-motored locos? The vintage remotored locos really run quite well, but are not very detailed. Pondering further reduction in numbers to make one or two upgrades. Then again, having a good running vintage loco is kinda neat also. What to do?

Very gusty here with cool temps. Wind chimes are singing like crazy. Going to go work in the cabin for awhile.

Healing thoughts to all in need.

Cowboy [C):-)] -Rob 

 

New PROTO 2000 because it is DCC-ready. Also, if it comes with sound, I'd much rather have it.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:16 PM
 New Haven I-5 wrote:

Tacos for Breakfast?

It's lunchtime here.

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Posted by Cederstrand on Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:13 PM

in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please & thank you!

Wow, some really great layout photos posted recently. Keep 'em coming!

FIL is back in the assisted living facility. Wife hardly slept a wink and left early today to go sit with him until she goes to work. She is emotionally spent again.

All my stuff on the-bay is selling today. Sadly, am going to need most of it to buy groceries and hay.

Thinking of the future though: Would you rather have one (N in this case) new Proto 0-8-0, or a vintage Atlas 0-8-0 (remotored with a 5 pole) and a couple other similar vintage re-motored locos? The vintage remotored locos really run quite well, but are not very detailed. Pondering further reduction in numbers to make one or two upgrades. Then again, having a good running vintage loco is kinda neat also. What to do?

Very gusty here with cool temps. Wind chimes are singing like crazy. Going to go work in the cabin for awhile.

Healing thoughts to all in need.

Cowboy [C):-)] -Rob 

 

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:13 PM

Tacos for Breakfast? I'll have 2. They look really good Jeff.             

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:10 PM

Guess what John, You're buying! I'll have the buritto and tacos.

And bring on the Tobasco sauce!

 

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:05 PM
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Afternoon all -

  Janie - No food today; just a glass of water, please? Thanks.

  Just a quick stop in for me for now. Have to get ready to go to g/f's place for her b'day party (her's is actually the 3rd, but her older sisters' was last week and mom decided on just 1 party for them). Mom's (her's) making spaghetti and stuffed shells for dinner. Ice Cream cake for desert.

  Prayer's for all that need them... Paul (Tony), Mike, Bob, PCjr, et al.

Dick - Know of any good hobby shops in the Quincy area? We're staying @ the Quincy Marriott when we come out on April 24th (gameday @ Fenway) for her cousin's wedding on the 26th.

  Well all, time for me to get going. But, before I do, I have just one thing to say.... "PLAY BALL!" That's right folks. Baseball starts tonight w/ 1 game, and the rest start between tomorrow and Tuesday. Boston's already @ .500 (1-1), after splitting the 2-game series in Tokyo between Oakland.

 

JP, Prayer's for all that need them... Paul (Tony), Mike, Bob, PCjr, et al need lots & lots of prayers.

                 Also, your a Boston Red Sox fan? ( I hate those nasty little little.... oh never mind.) I am a LA Dodger/ NY Yankee fan.

           I have some Biscuts & Gravy. Whoever makes em', sure has a talent!

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Posted by JPowell on Sunday, March 30, 2008 11:31 AM

Afternoon all -

  Janie - No food today; just a glass of water, please? Thanks.

  Just a quick stop in for me for now. Have to get ready to go to g/f's place for her b'day party (her's is actually the 3rd, but her older sisters' was last week and mom decided on just 1 party for them). Mom's (her's) making spaghetti and stuffed shells for dinner. Ice Cream cake for desert.

  Prayer's for all that need them... Paul (Tony), Mike, Bob, PCjr, et al.

  Need to get my passport paperwork going as g/f wants to go to PEI this year (probably after I get back in August). 

  Dick - Know of any good hobby shops in the Quincy area? We're staying @ the Quincy Marriott when we come out on April 24th (gameday @ Fenway) for her cousin's wedding on the 26th.

  Well all, time for me to get going. But, before I do, I have just one thing to say.... "PLAY BALL!" That's right folks. Baseball starts tonight w/ 1 game, and the rest start between tomorrow and Tuesday. Boston's already @ .500 (1-1), after splitting the 2-game series in Tokyo between Oakland.

EDIT: Rats! TOTP! Well all, eat up and enjoy it!

Take care and enjoy the day!

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Posted by bjdukert on Sunday, March 30, 2008 11:00 AM

Morning All

Paul,Fergie,and Bob I know how tough it is because of when I lost two friends (Jack and Louie) within a week of each other two years ago and my Dad this time last year. Take care and as I was told by you and others here in the forum,it does get better,not necessarily easier,but better. Angel [angel]Angel [angel]Angel [angel]

PC Still the best to your wife and son Angel [angel]Angel [angel]Angel [angel]

Garry The scenery really looks great and the first one with the barn looks like one I have seen on the PA turnpike. Approve [^]Thumbs Up [tup]Yeah!! [yeah]

Bob Your club's city scene sure does look good. Cool [8D]Thumbs Up [tup]Wow!! [wow]

Dick I traded my 04 in and bought an 07 in Nov of 06 but if John would like to talk,I think we could work something out. Smile [:)]Big Smile [:D]Whistling [:-^]

That's about it

Best to all on sick call and those recovering Angel [angel]Angel [angel]Angel [angel]

Talk to you later.

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Posted by grayfox1119 on Sunday, March 30, 2008 10:25 AM

Good brrrrrrr morning to all, Zoe, I need something HOT, anything right now...yes, I know my CC is on fire, TOP for two days now, lets see if I make three, the history bar is very near the bottom on this reply.

Why so "Brrrrrr" this morning you ask Jeff? Well, the Honeywell controller started to chatter like a chipmunk last night just before we were leaving to go out, so I had to shut the furnace off. It would fire and quit, fire and quit, fire and quit and I saw sparks under the reset button on the Honeywell controller, so that meant the relay was not holding IN. Of course the repair people would come only on emergency basis on weekends, and you guys all know what that would cost. So, this morning the house was down to 50F. I re-fired the furnace now that we are home and awake to keep an eye on the furnace, I don't need a backfire and soot all over the place with the Train room just 10 feet away. The woodburner will be keeping us warm tonight though, and hopefully the repair guys will be here early tomorrow morning.

JEFF: Eat up lad, the CC is on fire, eat while you can before the card expires !! LOL

BOBK: You guys do some outstanding layout work, very impressive Bob Approve [^], it really inpsires me to get my a**  Disapprove [V]in gear. As to the runaway lumber car, I haven't heard any cause yet. It seems to me that several things were wrong/ procedures not followed, have you heard anymore? Question [?]

DER JOHN: The season is a little skewed up there in NS isn't it? You get the most snow all season NOW at the end of March??? And what's with that piece of track??? It looks like it was roasted in the firepit!!! And gas at $4+ a gallon??? Shock [:O] Have you considered a motorcycle? DUKE wants a new bike, I am sure he will give you nice deal.

LEE: Great words of wisdom for sure on stress. Thumbs Up [tup]Approve [^]The last 4 years at work were so bad, that if I had not retired, I might have been been an engineer on that mountain RR.

Dick If you do what you always did, you'll get what you always got!! Learn from the mistakes of others, trust me........you can't live long enough to make all the mistakes yourself, I tried !! Picture album at :http://www.railimages.com/gallery/dickjubinville Picture album at:http://community.webshots.com/user/dickj19 local weather www.weatherlink.com/user/grayfox1119
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Posted by pcarrell on Sunday, March 30, 2008 10:00 AM

Morning all!

Sounds like most here are doing well, and for those that aren't, prayers for you.

And Lee, good illustration!  Sometimes those of us (like me for instance) with thicker heads need to be shown, not just told, the truth!

Oh well, I'm outta here!

Later!

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Sunday, March 30, 2008 7:34 AM
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***Jeffrey, nice work on the E6. Thumbs Up [tup]

Thanks. I had one that had a bent frame, twisted truck and a busted shell (dropped it) so it was a relatively easy matter to transfer the weights and all the workings to the new frame. I don't have enough extra parts on hand to rebuild the other one yet.

Rob: Sorry to hear about your wife's father. I hope he comes through all right.

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One of the most inspiring people in the forum is "The Spray Can Rembrandt", our good friend Jeff. Today, he kindly took time to explain his situation and I'm sure it's not easy to talk about it. It says a lot that he is comfortable with his friends in the diner to share his story. Jeff's really quite remarkable, I think. As he said, he remains active with model railroading, but I read of his service to the volunteer fire department.  By the way Jeff. how's that foot doing? recovered now from surgery I hope.

Garry: it just goes to show that you can't keep a good man down, and it's very hard to get a very determined one down in the first place. No, it's not easy to talk about what I've gone through, but it can help others to see that when they think their situation is bad, hey, there's someone who has had a very bad time and if he could get over that then I can get over this. My work with the FD is one of the things that keeps me going. It gives me a reason to keep pushing.As far as the foot goes, it's really coming along nicely. The wound has closed from over 40 mm to less than 20 mm and it looks like it will be healed up faster than first estimated.

 bogp40 wrote:

I appreciate all your replies, your prayers have helped. I'm nowhere out of the woods on this, but am very hopeful and have been doing much better.

I will heed Jeff's advice, time to move on, I have felt that the world has continued to just pass me. It's time to catch up, April would want it that way.

Bob: Good for you. That's the kind of spirit I like to see. Keep pushing forward, for the world waits for no man.

Good morning.

It's a delightful 70 degrees here under a cloudy sky with a high of 76 expected with thunderstorms wanting to make their presence felt.

Today's Weather for:     
Sundown, LA  71446-6114      3/30/2008


Heat Index:  70°F
Humidity:  90%
Dew Point:  67°F

So Far Today
High:  70°F
Low:  66°F
Rain:  0.00"
Rain Rate:  0.00"/h
Gust:  16mph S

Through 8 AM...widely scattered showers and thunderstorms will be found all across central and southwest Louisiana...southeast Texas...and the coastal waters between High Island and the lower Atchafalaya River. Occasional lightning...gusty winds to 30 mph...and rainfall amounts up to one half inch are possible as this activity moves off to the northeast at 20 mph.     

Today  High: 82 
   Cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.   
 
Tonight  Low: 62    Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.


 

 

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Posted by wetidlerjr on Sunday, March 30, 2008 6:31 AM

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Posted by LSWrr on Sunday, March 30, 2008 3:24 AM

Good morning all,

Paul, I'm sorry to hear about Tony's condition. I'm glad you and him had time to visit over the past few weeks while he was in the hospital, I'm sure it meant the world to him.  I hope you can remain focused on the good times you shared with him.

My condolences, thoughts and prayers to those that have lost friends & family members.

I wish I could claim to have thought this up, but I didn't. I don't even know who did. It's based on one of those pieces that go around the Internet, passed from person to person. A friend sent it to me and I couldn't resist adapting and using it here, If you need help with your glass of water we are all here to support you.

A famous speaker was asked to talk about stress and stress management. Wanting to give the group a practical demonstration of what was being discussed; the speaker poured out a glass of water, held it up above her head for the audience to see, and asked: "How heavy is this?"

There were many guesses, ranging from an ounce or two to almost a pound. After a while, the speaker asked another question: "How long do you think I can hold it like this?"

Again, there were lots of guesses. Some said maybe five minutes, others fifteen. One suggested an hour.

"The actual weight of the glass of water doesn't matter much," the speaker said. "I'm not very sure how long I can hold it as I'm doing now, but I can be pretty certain that holding it for a minute or less wouldn't be a real problem. If I hold it for half an hour, I'll definitely have a bad ache in my arm. If I hold it for many hours, you'll have to call an ambulance. In each case, it's the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it will feel and the more damage I will do to myself. Right?"

Everyone nodded their agreement.

"That's the way it is with stress too," she went on. "If you try to carry your burdens all the time, even if they're quite light, sooner or later they're going to feel heavier and heavier. Soon, you won't be able to carry on without doing yourself damage. Like this glass of water, you must put them down for a while and rest before going back to holding them up again. When you're refreshed, you can carry on, if you must."

There was the kind of silence you get when a roomful of people suddenly realize a truth that ought to have been staring them in the face. A mixture of enlightenment and embarrassment.

"So," the speaker concluded. "Take some rest. In fact, whatever burdens you're carrying, let them go whenever you can. Don't risk hanging on until you need that ambulance."

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Posted by sleeper33 on Sunday, March 30, 2008 2:04 AM

 pc tell him my thoughts are with him from overhere and of course with  the rest of your family

 

  cheque please girls

 see you all tomorrow

Gav

 

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Posted by bogp40 on Sunday, March 30, 2008 12:13 AM

GARRY,  I did as well. These are some recent club pics.

Well it is getting late, still talking w/ my company. May need to sneak off to crash.

Today went well. Actually much better than I thought. My girls didn't do too great, especially at the cemetary. I thinks it hurts me more to see their sorrow. It's the first time that they were able to go there.

I appreciate all your replies, your prayers have helped. I'm nowhere out of the woods on this, but am very hopeful and have been doing much better.

I will heed Jeff's advice, time to move on, I have felt that the world has continued to just pass me. It's time to catch up, April would want it that way.

Thanks to all,

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Saturday, March 29, 2008 11:39 PM

Evidently, nobody is up late. I posted these pictures in wekend photo fun. i'll poste the mhere, too. this is some of the new scenery, I have mentioned. there's a lot more to do. It's my new branch line. The GE 44 ton locomotve is similar to some operated by CB&Q in branch line service. 


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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Saturday, March 29, 2008 10:43 PM

Good evening everybody .....

I have worked on scenery for much of the day. Still have lots to do, but I'm pleased with the progress. As I work on scenery, I think about stuff and some of the conversations during the day pertain to some of that stuff.

I was still thinking about Bobk and his deep loss. Also, I was wondering how Paul's friend was doing and now I see Paul's post. that's really sad , Paul. I did think of Mike (8500 gas turbine), and yes, I recall Fergie losing his Dad. PC's son and wife are still a matter of concern, of course.

Some of you may recall my posts a few months back as my wife lost her sister.  you had many kind thoughts and prayers. They are still very much appreciated.

One of the most inspiring people in the forum is "The Spray Can Rembrandt", our good friend Jeff. Today, he kindly took time to explain his situation and I'm sure it's not easy to talk about it. It says a lot that he is comfortable with his friends in the diner to share his story. Jeff's really quite remarkable, I think. As he said, he remains active with model railroading, but I read of his service to the volunteer fire department.  By the way Jeff. how's that foot doing? recovered now from surgery I hope.

Der .... I like the idea of kitbashing that kit into a station. I hope to see the results soon. Any word from Luc? Gals you liked the steel mill photos.  

Rob .... I hope your FIL is okay. Let us know.

 

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Posted by pcarrell on Saturday, March 29, 2008 10:39 PM

Boy, there really are a lot of us hurting right now, for various reasons.  We're quite the motley crew, huh?  Prayers for all indeed!

 Hoople wrote:

PC: I'll have to check, the front wheelset does seem to have a big flange.

Two ways to go here.......1) use a file or a dremel tool (carefully, so as not to heat up the frog and melt the plastic ties and ruining the turnout) to deepen the flangeway, or better yet, 2) visit Northwest Short Line and see about a new low profile wheelset.  Shouls only be a few bucks, and it'll only make the loco better.  Also won't risk messing up the turnout.

Der, he takes after me mostly.

Gav, his pain comes and goes, but it mostly goes.  He just gets some from the nerves on the top of his foot now and then.  Those nerves have never really been used much, so this is just them "waking up".  The place where he had most of the surgery really doesn't hurt much at all. (Praise God for that!)

Philip

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