in a SOUTHERN mug, please & thanks.
***Mike & Garry, enjoyed the photos. Wow, that is some layout. Will have to study it more at night when there isn't a reflection on this computer screen. Couldn't make out any moonshine stuff, which I know my wife will want to look at.
***Jerry, how about the start of a building project, like pouring a foundation? Or simply one of those signs with "Future Home Of ____". Personally, I don't mind the openness of it as is.
Signed the contract today to start on the build. Wife added a good bit of decking since we had decided on the original plan. (don't like it when she does those things to me) Can't wait to learn how much that will add to the grand total...gulp!
Hope everyone is doing well.
Rob
Hello...
The NdeM box cars contain empty pie tins for Ed's famous key lime pie to be shipped to the diner.
Rob .... The moonshine still is in this close up, and the hilly billy is proppedagainst a tree sleeping. The moonhsine still is an old woodland scenics....
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
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By the way, I'll be out of town and probably off the internet for the next two weeks, starting tomorrow morning. We're taking the kids (Junior plus two nieces) on a short trip up in the central part of the country. Then Fran and I will wind up at what passes for the annual railfan and model railroad convention down here. Like I've said before, it's about as big as a small local train show up north, but it's the only game in town down here. The good thing about this year's convention is that it's being held in Cuautla, which is the home of the only operating steam locomotive in the country. So we'll get to see it fired up again.
Here are a few I took of her on some of my previous visits there.Smoking up a storm (oil burner converted to diesel)Yours truly in the cab (just posing, I don't get to touch anything...)Well okay, I touched something, they let me wipe the headlight with a rag.......Just building up steam during the warmup.Yup, that will be the highlight of the trip.Hold the fort.Ed
Good evening.....missed todays TS's they went north and south of us, but we did get a little rain, 0.23" worth, enought to keep the weeds growing in this very tropical air, it is very close to Amazon climate right now, high humidity, high dew points in the 70's, temps around 90F, and TS's every afternoon and evening.
FERGIE: It looks like your ship is headed back towards port!! And yes, Christobal has begun the swing to the NE away from New England and Nova Scotia, and if it maintains this course ( it should ) it would take it SOUTH of Sable Island, passing the EAST side of the island. But, you know hurricanes, they have a mind of their own. There is an upper level LOW over eastern Quebec, and this in concert with the big Bermuda HIGH that sits stationary over Bermuda, will steer the storm outinto the north Atlantic.
ED: Have a good trip Ed, what do you plan to purchase for the "N" scale layout?
JERRY: Have you recovered yet from the little ones??
TIFN
Evening everyone.
Beautiful day here, it didn't even hit 83 today. Blessed Delta Breezes. Just got Lowell home from his weekend at the vet. Boy, was HE glad to see me! And boy, was I glad to see HIM! He looks and seems to feel about 100% better than he was when I took him in Friday. Spent the weekend on IV's to get him stabilized. I'm going to have to hydrate him twice a day for the rest of his furry little life, and he's on a Gerber's baby food diet (which he loves!).
I really want to thank you guys for your concern and best wishes for the little guy--it really means a lot to me.
(Thanks, guys, you are Cool Dudes--Lowell )
Fergie: Glad you're missing that storm--have you got the gearbox on that beauty cleaned out, yet? Inquiring minds want to know, LOL
Ed: That's one little HONEY of a steamer in those photos. Man, talk about a HEADLIGHT! I think I remember that particular locomotive from a really fun film from the '70's called VIVA MARIA. Or at least a locomotive that looked suspiciously like it.
Jeff: The baggage car's on its way, I mailed it this afternoon. Hopefully you'll have it before the end of the week. Can't wait to see what you do with it!
Well, Lowell's staring at me for his Gerbers. The Beef, thanks, Daddy. I want the BEEF!
Gotta go. Thanks again for your good wishes. You guys are TERRIFIC! Best to all and sincere prayers for those in need. I know your good thoughts certainly answered MINE!!
Tom
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Good Evening Diners!
Tom, I was wondering today if things were going well with Lowell and I'm happy to hear there was a great result. The little(?) guy looks very comfy and content laying on that blanket. I guess he's full of baby food!! Say how many jars does it take to fill him up?
Our little Jamie appears to be doing much better since the dental surgery. He's still on pain killers but he does seem more perky and is eating better even with the stitches in his mouth.
Jerry that mirror backdrop looks really good and gives your layout more depth. A car lot is a good idea. I thought of doing one on my layout but can't seem to find any cars from the mid-fifties. I have several from the late and early '50's but I need a few from say '54 to '57 so I guess I'll just wait. Can't believe how much they cost, often more than a decent rolling stock kit.
Dick, I'm still waiting for you to send us some of that heat. Tomorrow would be good for me.
Well I'm just about to go downstairs to put the engine house on the layout now that its finished. At least a couple of locos won't get dusty!
twhite wrote: Evening everyone. Beautiful day here, it didn't even hit 83 today. Blessed Delta Breezes. Just got Lowell home from his weekend at the vet. Boy, was HE glad to see me! And boy, was I glad to see HIM! He looks and seems to feel about 100% better than he was when I took him in Friday. Spent the weekend on IV's to get him stabilized. I'm going to have to hydrate him twice a day for the rest of his furry little life, and he's on a Gerber's baby food diet (which he loves!). I really want to thank you guys for your concern and best wishes for the little guy--it really means a lot to me. (Thanks, guys, you are Cool Dudes--Lowell )Fergie: Glad you're missing that storm--have you got the gearbox on that beauty cleaned out, yet? Inquiring minds want to know, LOL Ed: That's one little HONEY of a steamer in those photos. Man, talk about a HEADLIGHT! I think I remember that particular locomotive from a really fun film from the '70's called VIVA MARIA. Or at least a locomotive that looked suspiciously like it. Jeff: The baggage car's on its way, I mailed it this afternoon. Hopefully you'll have it before the end of the week. Can't wait to see what you do with it! Well, Lowell's staring at me for his Gerbers. The Beef, thanks, Daddy. I want the BEEF! Gotta go. Thanks again for your good wishes. You guys are TERRIFIC! Best to all and sincere prayers for those in need. I know your good thoughts certainly answered MINE!!Tom
- Luke
Modeling the Southern Pacific in the 1960's-1980's
Keep it up Lowell. Love the idea of a 20lb cat being little though.
ED/Garry: I just switched an NDeM into The Ball Glass factory at the club tonight. Kinda Ironic you mentioned it.
-Morgan
Tall glass of cool water, please & thanks.
***Tom, our Millie Kitty offers this one bit of advise for Lowell:
Sleep lots.
Getting a little rain here this evening with a chance for more tomorrow...YES!
And my Zoe would like to add that if you're taking one of those naps, and someone should try to disterb you, the evil eye will usually make them go away.
Guess I'm buying breakfast now!
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Mornin, just an irish coffee please Zoe. Last nights storms missed us for the most part, but the areas north n east, sure got hit hard with damage again. Today's forecast is some betters, but still a chance for rain.
Rain and thunderstorms are again expected this afternoon and evening. Some thunderstorms may reach severe limits because of gusty winds and the potential for small hail. Temperatures will warm up into the mid 80's this afternoon with northwest winds. Rain and thunderstorms will move southeast of the Wabash Valley tonight as more comfortable and less humid air moves in. Expect mostly sunny skies for Wednesday with northeast winds and daytime high temperatures in the lower 80's.
Glad ya'll have enjoyed the pics I've posted so far. And for those concerned [DICK n JIM], yea my beard is a little longer than normal for summer, but not to worry none. Mother has already informed me I am getting it trimmed after some kid called me Santa in the store last weekend.
Garry,
Thanks for the info on the birds. From what we could see, they kinda looked like the eagles we'd seen along the Mississippi river, south of Alton. We sure enjoyed the visit with ya'll and again thanks.
Jim,
We've been having some trouble with our phone and internet here in the country, because of the bad weather earlier. We're stuck with Fairpoint since they're the only game in town, other than satellite or a cell phone and they both cost more here for some reason.
Tom,
Good to hear Lowell is home n doing betters now.
Jerry,
The layout looks much bigger with the mirrors. There's a MRR swap meet over at Altamont this weekend, along with the thresherman's show. It's not a big MRR meet, but there's been some good buys in the past. Plus there's lots of other interesting things to. Watch out for the pies though at the church stand
http://www.altamontil.net/Special%20Events/Mill-2008.pdf
We're planning on going over Sunday, hopefully without a bunch of kids to keep track of.
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Inch said ...... "Garry, Thanks for the info on the birds. From what we could see, they kinda looked like the eagles we'd seen along the Mississippi river, south of Alton. We sure enjoyed the visit with ya'll and again thanks. ".........
You're welcome Inch. It was very enjoyable seeing you and "Mother"........ I should day that anybody should take time to meet Inch and Mother if at all possible. They are two really good people. ........... Also........any of the diners here is more than welcome to have the same tour....I should have mentioned that Gus's locomotive fleet includes models of locomotives he operated during his long career with IC RR. He even has certain locomotive numbers to be correct. There are several paint schemes including CN to include the period after Cn acquired IC.
Jeff ....sorry you're having internet problems, and I would agree you should get the billing department to adjust the bill......
Happy Model Railroading
Good Morning All
I'll start with a cup of Java please and thanks
grayfox1119 wrote: FERGIE: It looks like your ship is headed back towards port!! And yes, Christobal has begun the swing to the NE away from New England and Nova Scotia, and if it maintains this course ( it should ) it would take it SOUTH of Sable Island, passing the EAST side of the island. But, you know hurricanes, they have a mind of their own.
FERGIE: It looks like your ship is headed back towards port!! And yes, Christobal has begun the swing to the NE away from New England and Nova Scotia, and if it maintains this course ( it should ) it would take it SOUTH of Sable Island, passing the EAST side of the island. But, you know hurricanes, they have a mind of their own.
Sorry to disapoint ya Dick! but... We are presently South of Sable (slightly South of the storm track) and finishing up the last of the Science stations on this leg. It is hot, humid but sunny with no sign of Cristobal on the horizon. The Barograph is steady and hasn't started to dip yet and we have very little swell as the winds are out of the South at 15 knots. They've down graded the Storm warnings to Gale Warnings and once we are finished here move move off to the SSE for 66nm before starting our next Science Station, which will be further away from the track. Storm is suppose to go post tropical in the next 12-24 hours.
So as it stands... We're good but thanks for the concern, See the "Old Man" isn't completely insane! His only concern is this thing doesn't pick up strength but this is unlikely as the water temps are cooler in these parts as We're presently on the convergence (edge of the Gulf Stream)
Tom: That's one huge kitty!!! 30 pounder I'd say. Glad Lowell is doing better. as to the gear case the Oil was as good as the day it was put in no signs of solidification. I've straightened out the shaft and alignment and put it all back together and placed it in the box before the storm hits later. I resoldered the wires to the motor (Canon can motor) so that may have been the reason the engine didn't do anything when I put it on the tracks. When get it home I'll fire it up again.
Ed: The Pie sounds good so save a piece for me. I also enjoyed the photos of the Locomotive, looks like you were have fun.
Anyway it's lunch time
Later All
Fergie (aka "The Old Man")
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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
Howdy all....Its partly cloudy and warm here this morning..storms last nite mostly went north of us..I'll have a Windy city Dawg drag it thru the garden,onion rings,and a diet Coke please...Thank You..Havn't got much done on the railroad did run some trains...
Mike...Thanks for the heads up on the train show over at Altamont but its too close to the end of the month for me...We are going down to Robinson for a Grand daughter's birthday party Thursday and that will shoot the gas budget for the month...Have a big slice of apple pie for me and hope you find some good deals...
Jeff ....Hope thats the end of your internet troubles...Neet Gon load....
Here is my new power chair what do you all think....
You all have a good one....Jerry
Pie! Did someone say PIE?
Jerry, is that your long distance scooter?
pcarrell wrote: Jerry, is that your long distance scooter?
PC,
With no potty stops, most likely purrty good
Cox 47 wrote: Here is my new power chair what do you all think....You all have a good one....Jerry
Did ya get that at "The Scooter Store"?
in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please & thank you.
***Jeffrey, hope that speed holds for you. Slow Internet speed is frustrating when it occurs. Worse than watching grass grow because you're paying for it.
***Jerry, what's it got under the hood seat?
Hi Gang,
Looks like the diner's full for lunch today, maybe I'll just sit on a stool beside the till so I can look into Chloe's eyes, while I sip on a root beer float.
Very nice day here, lots of sun and I think it will be the hottest day of the year so far. Probably around 33 C. I have some work to do in the back yard but I am going to wait until after lunch so that I will at least be in the shade.
We had a great time in Spokane and a good trip home. The highest priced gas along the way was $1.44/9 for a litre in British Columbia. That works out to over $6.00 a gallon US. Thankfully I had planned it that I wouldn't need to fuel in B.C. In fact I try to not fuel in Washington while I there if I can get away with it as the fuel in Idaho is .25 less than Wash. and it is only a 30 mile drive. So we fuel in Post Falls and I only had to top up once in Washington. Coming home from Post Falls we made it through to Taber, Alberta for fuel at $1.33 and that brought us home. They say that oil is down over $4.00 a barrel this morning and the radio says that the gas is going down some here, so I'll go out later and see where it has shaken down too. I know it won't be much less but any amount is a help.
JERRY, That is a pretty efficient looking power chair. You not only have shade but portability of the pot. I would suggest that you try and work out something for a door or pull down shade that would give you a little privacy on those special moments that arn't "Kodak" moments.
JEFF, Glad your Puter is back up on both legs today, it is really annoying at any time when a person has problems but especially with the server. You expect better service from them that that. Speaking of service...... I still don't see any trailer spaces in that park of yours yet let alone serviced sites. You are never going to get visitors at this rate.. But you old Fox, maybe you planned it that way. But CN Charlie and I need a place to park when we come down to try and catch some of those Louisiana Crappies and get away from the snow flakes.
Glad the pets are all doing better and our prayers are still with those who have family members under the weather.
By the way, I took some pictures of that "E" AB units in Spokane Valley that they use as a children's dental clinic. I'll get my DIL to give me a hand to get them on here for you all to see.
Must get to HD as I need some lumber for this yard project today, so I'll sign off for now.
Keep smiling ya all.......
Johnboy out.........
The "Wobbly" has made a couple of short trips since I've been back but no serious work down there. Still anxious to try out the new airbrush.
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Cederstrand wrote: ***Jerry, what's it got under the hood seat?
You don't REALLY want to know, do you?
Evening gang!
Jim - Got the email - I'll make sure the addys get updated!
Ed - I LOVE Key Lime Pie! You best save me some!
Tom - Glad to hear Lowell is going to be ok!
Well gang, time for me to get some dinner.
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
***Jerry, does it have one of those signs on the back..."Makes Frequent Stops"...? In the Drivers Manual, does it warn against making "Sudden Stops"? This could go on and on...
Wife is bringing home lunch following a visit with her folks. Her mom is down with a bad back (happens often) and her dad is just wandering around their place aimlessly. Not much else to say.
After pricing outdoor fieplaces, I suggested to wife we make our own. She didn't have a problem with it. Probably won't get to it this year, especially with all the construction that should be starting soon. The new build should be completed in 6 months time.
Morning all--
Well, we're due for another heat-wave by the end of the week--triple-digits. Today is supposed to be about 94 degrees--farewell Delta Breeze. Oh well, as long as the smoke's gone!
Read in the local paper that UP is being sued for $204 MILLION by the Federal Government for a 52,000 acre forest fire that a track-crew caused in the Feather River canyon several years back at Storrie. It's the largest Federal lawsuit for a forest fire in history. This should prove to be interesting. The government is not only suing for the cost of putting the fire out, but also for the cost of loss to timber and habitat. Now that's a CHUNK!!
Makes me think that it's too bad that the Forest Service couldn't sue the Feds in 1960 for the fire that broke out on Donner Ridge during the construction of Interstate 80 that burned 56,000 acres, was thirty miles long and five miles wide and burned to the outskirts of Reno. Tit for tat, guys, LOL! Of course, the Feds (Forest Service) suing the Feds (Interstate Highway Commission) would have been kinda fun to watch in court, wouldn't it?
Well, Lowell's doing fine. Just gave him his morning IV injection, which he took really well. Just muttered when I put the needle in. Have to IV him twice a day--morning and evening-- with a 100cc saline solution to keep what's left of his kidneys operating. First the IV, then the amoxycillin pill (THAT'S fun ), then his morning jar of Gerber's.
Actually, that photo of him was BEFORE the kidney thing started, when he was about 20lbs. Right now he's about 12, and he doesn't want anyone seeing him in his current state. (Later, Daddy, when I look a little better.) Spooky's very glad to have him back, she was getting a kind of cat-cabin fever with him gone.
Fergie: Glad that the grease hadn't solidifiied in the gearbox. See how that Canon works when you get back and put the little devil on the tracks. I've started replacing some of my early Canon motors with NWSL's--they seem to have a little more 'kick' to them, especially at slower speeds.
PC: Love the photo of Zoe. Now THAT is a cat-stare, for sure!
Well, I've decided that I'm going to get rid of my BLI steamers. Since I'm DC, I've gotten tired of pumping all of that voltage in just to get the sound going. I like them, but I've got to thin out the herd, so to speak, and none of them are for the two railroads I model. So I may put them up on E-bay. If anyone's in the market for a first-run N&W 2-6-6-4 or a couple of Pennsy M1's or a UP 4-8-2 in Overland paint or a Santa Fe 2-10-2 and 4-8-4, I may start listing them. They all run fine, but at my age and with my amount of brass, I just can't see the expense of converting to DCC.
And WHY, you ask, if I model Rio Grande and SP, am I getting a GN Z-6 in October, LOL?
Well, Spooky's staring at me over the monitor (Where's my Chicken of the Sea, daddy!?) so guess it's time to placate her.
Best to all, prayers to those in need.
Tom- What scale are those locomotives
Lee
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Lee--
HO. I suppose I COULD have mentioned that, couldn't I ?