Elliots Trackside Diner IV, Under New Management!

[JimRCGMO]

"Heartland Division CB&Q"

JimCG ... anything new and exciting at the MRR club?

Anybody notice I had a little fun posting a thread entitled "Prototype Weathering Made Easy" yesterday?

Happy Model Railroading

Garry, great thread! Oh, on the MRR club, I didn't go Monday night, trying to conserve my gas until payday. The beep went off this morning (told me I have 31 miles to go to empty...). 

Jim in Cape Girardeau 

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Hello Jeff....

That baggage car is a mess. The KCS could have made some money while scrap steel prices were up. It would be a good project for a layout scene.

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Anybody here from Der or Duke?

Duke is probably on the road somewhere.  He may have already left on his motorcyle trip for vacation.  I'm meeting him at Steamtown this Sunday morning and it's a long ride from Michigan.

Just thought I would stop in for a Mt. Dew during break here at w**k.  How about putting that in a...uh...er, okay a Mt Dew can will have to do.  The drawback of not drinking brewed beverages.

Hello Attaboy .... Enjoy the drinking on the job with Mt Dew. ....Good to hear you will meet Duke in Steamtown.

Cheers

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Jeff, I figured you'd be looking for a baggage car in his LHS' bargain bin, and painting it to match that derelict... With your painting skills and your resourcefulness, you'll do a fine job of matching that baggage car, even from that one pic you got.

I got some closer pics. Here they are, starting from the right and going left.

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Good Morning!

How about some Orange & Pecan Rolls with Orange Whipped Cream and Pineapples and Mandarin Oranges on top!  Thanks Chloe!

That's something. I wonder why I didn't think of that.

Terry ... I certainly hope the pain goes away soon, and you can eat normally. Let us know whe nwe can have the big cheeseburger cookout for you. BTW, I recall you are in Houston, and for what it's worth, Houston is where I was born.

JimCG ... anything new and exciting at the MRR club?

Anybody notice I had a little fun posting a thread entitled "Prototype Weathering Made Easy" yesterday?

HAppy Model Railroading

[Attaboy]

Anybody here from Der or Duke?

Duke is probably on the road somewhere.  He may have already left on his motorcyle trip for vacation.  I'm meeting him at Steamtown this Sunday morning and it's a long ride from Michigan.

Just thought I would stop in for a Mt. Dew during break here at w**k.  How about putting that in a...uh...er, okay a Mt Dew can will have to do.  The drawback of not drinking brewed beverages.

[JimRCGMO]

Morning, Zoe - glass of the OJ and a cup of coffee, please. Thanks!

Jeff, I figured you'd be looking for a baggage car in his LHS' bargain bin, and painting it to match that derelict... With your painting skills and your resourcefulness, you'll do a fine job of matching that baggage car, even from that one pic you got.

Paul, besides that twine being a bargain, your cats will love ya for it. Keep taking care of those eyes, okay?

RRNut, that's a good one!

Rob, don't push yourself too much with the bum ankle, so you at least get to be able to put off having the surgery, and not end up having to do it sooner (rather than later). Hope you hear from the mortgage company soon!

Terry, that enginehouse for your friend Art is looking good - and Art's no slouch on making those windows, either! What are you using for cutting your window and door openings? (I might ask you for some tips later...) 

Careful, Ryan, or you'll have the ASPCA on our case again. (Turtle soup is good, though...) That chicken yesterday looked good - sorry I missed it. Are your local rabbits having a family get-together since it's summer, maybe?

Trying to figure how to cover everything for the next week to payday. May need to do some fancy shuffling of the few dollars here and there. Gas in the car is low, so hoping for no long trips out of town. But need to sit down and figure what bills need paying out of the next paycheck, so it'll stretch further. One good thing is, I found out I'm actually (YAY!!!) going to get a 2 percent raise (which will kick in on this next paycheck). That will help some.

We're supposed to be back up into the low 90's again today (typical summer weather here). Good day to stay indoors and under the fan or A/C. 

Well, Zoe, I'll have a refill in a go cup on my coffee, please. Thank you, ma'am.

 

Blessings and some cool shade today,

Jim in Cape Girardeau 

[JimRCGMO]

Flash, my heart aches for you and your family, with how things have been for your Dad recently. Your frustration is definitely understandable. Prayers will definitely continue. Keep holding on there, buddy.

Prayers and Blessings,

Jim in Cape Girardeau 

[SilverSpike]

Good Morning!

How about some Orange & Pecan Rolls with Orange Whipped Cream and Pineapples and Mandarin Oranges on top!  Thanks Chloe!

Hope things improve for those in need! Thoughts and prayers always!

Monique and I went on our evening walk again last night and saw more rabbits than usual jumping and scurrying around, they really come out around sunrise, but sunset time is really spectacular. And then on the last loop of the walk around we saw a turtle crossing the road, first time seeing one in the street. Just about the same time we approached the 5 pound tortoise the neighbors kid was looking at it, we gave him instructions for how to pick him up and then placed him out of harms way. That reminded me of the ole Tortoise and Hare story, seems true still today. But, then again, don't be surprised if you hear me telling stories about Turtle Soup and Rabbit Au Poivre...in the corner booth.....

Well...you all have a good one!

 

[C&O Fan]

Morning all !

I'll try some silver dollar size pancakes

I have to force myself to eat to keep from losing so much weight

Meantime I'm making some progress on Art's Engine House

It's a good distraction to the pain

You can see some photos here

http://cs.trains.com/forums/1483940/ShowPost.aspx

 

Hope every one has a great day

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Good morning.

It's 68 here and clear for the moment. It will become partly cloudy later as the temp climbs to a high in the mid 90's.

Yesterday I came upon an old baggage car that used to just sit on on an abandoned spur on the edge of the KCS yard. It was in the all white KCS paint scheme then, a survivor in the MoW fleet. Now it's surrounded by trees, the old spur is long gone and the car is sitting on the only bits of rail that were left. Over the years the white paint has peeled off exposing what's left of the old KCS Southern Belle paint scheme and some remnants of a paint scheme from the road that had the car before KCS acquired it. I may attempt making a model of it someday. I would have loved to get some better shots of it but my physical problems don't allow me the mobility of moving through ditches or soft ground.

Today's Weather for:
Sundown, LA  71446-6114      7/16/2008

Wind Chill:  69°F
Humidity:  76%
Dew Point:  61°F

So Far Today
High:  77°F
Low:  68°F
Rain:  0.00"
Rain Rate:  0.00"/h
Gust:  6mph E

Today  High: 95    Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. Light and variable winds.
    
Tonight  Low: 70    Partly cloudy. Lows around 70. Light and variable winds.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

I've got a joke for you all I found online.

   Two blonde girls are driving by a wheat field when they see another blond girl trying to row a boat through the field; so they stop and watch. Then one of the girls says "You know, its girls like her that give us a bad name."                               

     "I know," said the other, "and if I knew how to swim, I'd go and drown her right now."

 

Ive heard that one, only it was a corn field in the version I heard.

 

***Jeffrey, are you going to re-paint that one?

No way, though I may attempt making a model of it.

[pcarrell]

Mornin' All!

[wetidlerjr]

Good Morning from Tipton IN !

[Cederstrand]

***Jeffrey, are you going to re-paint that one?

***Garry, basically we're waiting on a mortgage company to sign the check. Should know something within a week or so. If not, we'll start raising a ruckus.

Well, have to get up at 8:00am to meet the shavings truck at the gate. Will be a busy day tomorrow. This torn up ankle continues to give me grief. Thank goodness for lots of ice packs. When everything is behind us (insurance/rebuild/etc), will look into having surgery.

Good Night! Rob 

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

That's funny RRnut.

Jeff....... Good find - baggage car-Once it may have been on the Southern Belle. Now it's on a "branch" line.......

Rob ...  How's it look for starting the new house?

JR ...... you around? ...I've been hoping the repairs are underway.

Anybody here from Der or Duke?

 

 

[railroadnut675]

I've got a joke for you all I found online.

   Two blonde girls are driving by a wheat field when they see another blond girl trying to row a boat through the field; so they stop and watch. Then one of the girls says "You know, its girls like her that give us a bad name."                               

     "I know," said the other, "and if I knew how to swim, I'd go and drown her right now."

 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Check out this derelict I found back in the trees on the edge of the Leesville yard. It's an old KCS Southern Belle baggage car from the streamline era. This baby has been sitting here a lot of years.

[Cederstrand]

in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please & thanks.

***Flashwave, what a tough situation. So sorry for all involved.

I rolled out some more old nasty bales today and the wife re-seeded those areas. Now all we need is some more rain to come through. The seeding from a week or two ago is already coming up nicely.

The 13 guinea babies & 1 peachick are all thriving in their temporary tub in the workshop. Forgot to mention those hatching them out in our incubator last week. The other peachicks are all with their mothers. A few have been lost to predation. Wife let the turkey chicks out of the birdhouse and they are hanging out with their mom.

Healing thoughts to those in need.

Have a good night all. Rob

[Flashwave]

Garry: That's where we stand now, his sister, my aunt, is going to make them. But there's been some financial problems for him in the past. He was on contract for the longest time, which required him to have to step off for a 6 month wait. If one can't patch that whole 6 months, money issues crop up. They ushered him in full time finally, but then he wound up here. And he';s specialized as a heat Transfer engineer, and at a point agewise where getting a different job is hard.  

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Hello Flash....Saddened to hear about your continuing story. Of course, we'll be praying for your Dad's full recovery. In the meantime, you mentioned family finances and stuff like that. In particular, you mentioned outstanding bills. It's important to contact all of the creditors ASAP to advise of the situation. Ask for them to waive extra fees, interest, and penalties. Show them any evidence that the bills will be paid as soon as is practical. Perhaps, a friend can help with contacting the creditors. It's a hard time for you and familiy members, and such calls might be difficult. My .

 

[Flashwave]

Sometimes I wish I could just shoot something. And this censor is neccecary but stupid. "Paint Spill" has nothing to do with it.

This time last week, we were expecting to see him out with drugs. Now we're making battle plans on tearing into his house. godammit. And among the varous family things in jeoperdy, is any a\nd all space for a Model Railroad, or even just a place to display. There's no room at mom's, and I;m not sure a switching layout would keep me for very long. Not to mention budget. I may very well have to hunt down a job for storage for his things. He's still with us for now, but that cancer curse is still there. And w're getting mixed messeges fron the cancer doc. (Not even gonna try to spell it) Positive thoughts, I know. But reality sucks. And because we never assigned Power of Attorney or Executor of Property, We have to salvage now before anything tries to forclose. He can't pay bills since he's sedated.   

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Hello Paul...

I'm glad your eye is coming along OK for you. I bet you'll be more than gald when it's completely healed.

[Paul W. Beverung]

Afternoon Gang: I missed yesterday. We  were just busy with the ranch and stuff. I saw that program on RFD about the NYC. After awhile I got tired of seeing trains go by and bounced over to Furture Weapons. 

The eye is coming along fine. I can already see a difference and it will get better.

Terry good to hear that you are enjoying your new found extra time.

Alex you look good in that cab window. Fun, isn't it?

I stopped by the Tractor Supply in town today and they had a pallet of baller twine on sale for 1/2 price. There were 17 packages of twine with two roles per package left so I'll go back tomorrow and grab them. We really don't need them now but at half price?

I'll head out now.

[markpierce]

For lunch I had a toasted cheese-ham-tomato sandwich with a kosher pickle and a Coke Zero.  Two regrets: forgot to put sliced red onion in the sandwich and I'm out of beer.  To correct the beer situation, I'll have to make a commissary run this afternoon for the tavern car.  Sorry guys, but it will most likely be Bud Light (tastes light, less filling).  I'm just an ordinary Joe, and I even think twice when buying wine costing more than $1.99 a bottle.  Besides, there is little relationship between wine price and drinkability, and it is important to keep the cost/benefit ratio in mind.

Mark

[pcarrell]

Now see........I can't throw down like that!

[Cox 47]

Afternoon All....Sunny and hot here....I'll have some of Ryan's Beer Bar B Q chicken.Tater salad,Vine ripe Matters and a diet Coke please...Thank you Ryan I'm here any time your cooking!!...Got the mirror glued to the back drop and mostly blended in..Started work on detailing a Walthers Merchant Row building I built awhile back...making a veiw block so you can't see thru it,alittle detail for windows and signs...also a alley behind it..I need yo get another small DPM building to build to fill out rest of block...

You all been talking about the take over of Bud by the Belgium company..If enough folks leave Bud in the cooler at the store it could get to be a costly 52 Billion dollar buy...but I don't see that happening...I am in a little different situation than most of you but 4.00 plus gas and a SSD budget don't mix well We have only used our mini Van 3 times since Sallie got out of the Nursing home back in Mid November..I am sure we havn't hurt "big Oil" any but if enough folks start pass'in up the pumps watch prices come down..Don't get me wrong I am not crying or complaining I am proud to be living in the greatest Country in the World...I can stand on my front porch and holler till I'm hoarse about gas prices and Belgium Beer and not worry about being drug away kicking and screaming...Its time for me to get off my soap box before I fall off...Just my 2 cents....

You all have a good one...Jerry

[rtraincollector]

Heres the train table I made up before it left the house

 

And heres it is in the hospital on the guys tray table with the train set on it. Its a start and he was very happy to get it.

[SilverSpike]

Hey Garry! Well....one chicken has 8 pieces, and so I guess 10 chickens would give you 80 pieces...LOL 

Dig in!

Jeff, it does have that standing up like a proud bird look don't it!

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Looks like it's sitting up begging to be eaten.