Dick, I hear ya on the heating and cooling costs too! We have a propane fueled fire place and oven/stove. We try to limit our use of both, the house is heated with a all electric heat pump. Still looking into alternative methods! Thanks for the reminder about hot water!
Thanks for straightenin' that out Jim! I don't need any mistaken identities.....unless the IRS is after me......then I'll be hiding under the back booth table.... <<< sticks head in sand >>>
Flash, not sure why the one in NOLA shut down many years ago, but now its empty space is just a parking lot! Go figure!
Good luck with the trees Rob!
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
I wasn't very clear...my mistake...the tooth extraction is next week. Reason I had to be up at 7:00am was to oversee the rest of the clean up, tree removal & keep critters out of harms way. They are fixing to tackle those last two HUGE trees. If I go offline, it's because a tree crushed my computer.
Later...Rob
SilverSpike wrote: Morning!Hope all the dental works goes well for Dick in revovery and Rob's visit! Garry, The Old Spaghetti Factory used to have one in New Orleans and it was great, I loved the mazithra cheese grated on top! Yummy!Not much else going on around here, just trying to find ways to cut back and save a little $$$....It's was April the last time I did any progress on the layout, longest dry spell since I started this one in May of 2006! You all have a goodin'...I'll be sittin' in the back corner booth just listening to some Oldies But Goodies from the ole juke.... <<< slides into the back booth and sips on some ice cold OJ >>>
Morning!
Hope all the dental works goes well for Dick in revovery and Rob's visit!
Garry, The Old Spaghetti Factory used to have one in New Orleans and it was great, I loved the mazithra cheese grated on top! Yummy!
Not much else going on around here, just trying to find ways to cut back and save a little $$$....
It's was April the last time I did any progress on the layout, longest dry spell since I started this one in May of 2006!
You all have a goodin'...I'll be sittin' in the back corner booth just listening to some Oldies But Goodies from the ole juke....
<<< slides into the back booth and sips on some ice cold OJ >>>
There's one here in indy too. But last time I was there, the quality wasn't very good. This from an amteur spaghetti coneiseur.
-Morgan
SilverSpike wrote: JimRCGMO wrote: I may go listen to some of Lee's oldies while I finish off my breakfast. Dang Jim, I guess this would be considered a case of Identity Theft! LOL
JimRCGMO wrote: I may go listen to some of Lee's oldies while I finish off my breakfast.
I may go listen to some of Lee's oldies while I finish off my breakfast.
Dang Jim, I guess this would be considered a case of Identity Theft! LOL
Sorry 'bout that, Ryan!
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Good Morning.
I'll have OJ and oatmeal. I over ate yesterday.
Ryan said: "Garry, The Old Spaghetti Factory used to have one in New Orleans and it was great, I loved the mazithra cheese grated on top! Yummy!" Ryan, I'm impress that you can spell the name of the cheese. My side of spaghetti had some of that cheese on it and was it ever good! Main item was something called Italian meat loaf and was really good.
Jim mentioned the size of the trolley, and it was a smaller one. It looked like a Birney trolley.
Rob .... You ned to find a way to take care of yourself in spite of all the other stuff going on. Blood pressure MUST be controlled. Don't take chances with high blood pressure. Yes, you need to get the tooth fixed, but the blood pressure must be controlled. Schedule some apppointments now, please.
Lee ... thanks for the link to the waterfront photos. My 1900 era layout included a waterfront scene and I still have my warf I had made from a Cambell kit. Now I doubt I'll find a spot for it on this layout.
Happy model railroading!
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good morning, well the tooth gave me no problems over night, so I guess the root canal was a success, this is the 3rd tooth to have a root canal over the years I believe, and never had a problem with any of them. My advice to you guys...if you need one, don't fear it, the procedures are so well designed today that you don't have any discomfort other than being in the chair for an hour with your mouth open.
Partly cloudy here today, humid weather is returning, AND, like Jeff, so are the storms that bring natures fireworks.
GARRY: Yes, it went very well thank you sir, the gum is still a little tender where the infection of the nerve was, but that will heal quickly now.
RYAN: Trying to find ways to save $$ is on everyone's hot list these days. The Fed didn't drop the interest rate yesterday, and that is no surprise at all with inflation going crazy. Heating oil alone for us next season jumped to $3.94/gal, it was $2.67 this past season under contract for 600 gallons. The Northeast is the only part of the country that uses oil for heating for the most part, the rest of the country uses propane or natural gas, but gas prices are expected to jump considerably also per cubic foot. I am real happy that we have 3 solar panels on the roof for domestic hot water, and I do mean HOT water!! It hasn't cost us a dime for hot water since 1984, I highly recommend it, the payback is less than 5 years with tax credits from Fed and many states. I honestly don't know why most people don't have them.
JEFF: Watch out for those storms today Jeff, some could be very dangerous down your neck of the woods. BTW, thank you for your response to my Diesel switcher question, I can always count on you.
Time to get to work, see you guys at lunch,
Mornin', Zoe. I'll have a glass of Ed's OJ, cup of coffee and some toast with blackberry jam on it, please. Thanks!
Jeff, that park just keeps on lookin' great. Hope you get some ballasting done today, since the storms were keeping you out of the Diner yesterday.
Rob, are you sure you didn't tell that blacksnake where to hide in that Caterpillar? Sort of sending a 'gift' to your neighbor, were ya? Hope your tooth infection goes down and you get better sleep tonight, after seeing the dentist.
Garry, sounds like you held up the Diner tradition at that Nashville restaurant. Kind of neat to have a trolley in the middle of it. I'm sure it was a smaller one, right? Can't quite picture one of those PSC(?) trolleys that I rode in St. Louis (as a wee child) fitting in the middle of a restaurant, unless that restaurant was exceptionally large.
Paul, bummer on the TV giving out. Of course, (unless the LR TV is a big cabinet one, that is) now you have an excuse to get one of those flat screen monsters for the living room, and move the LR TV into the bedroom, huh?
Lee, that sounds like you and your friends had some fun over the weekend. Has your work week eased up any?
Terry, you still hanging in there and getting those treatments done? Praying for things to taper off for you on any pain you may be having.
I may go listen to some of Lee's oldies while I finish off my breakfast. Prayers for healing for those ailing or recovering. Reminds me, I need to set up a dentist appointment for myself. It's been too long, and I probably need a good chewing out by the dental hygienist about flossing and all that stuff I don't usually do (other than brushing, which I do regularly do).
Blessings and prayers,
For you Train & Ship modelers here is a picture of a small Great Lakes Freighter dropping taconite off at the former PRR dock on Whiskey Island. If you look closely you can see the hoppers waiting for their share of the ore to be transported to Pittsburg. Local deliveries are provided by freighter service.
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2011390440029441264EeRCtb?vhost=rides
http://rides.webshots.com/photo/2440047770029441264nsphYO?vhost=rides
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Good morning all,
Last weekend I had an internet friend stop over to check out my progress on the layout. Then we got the idea of going to his house to see the progress on his layout. After a couple of hours a friend of his stopped over and we proceeded to the next layout. When it was all said and done there were 5 of us traveling across Ohio visiting each other's layouts. It was an interesting weekend to say the least.
Trying to get caught up on posts.... I hope all goes well at the DDS for you guys, I go in Monday for my 6 month exam and cleaning.
Tuesday is my first day at the new job and I just noticed I work Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, then I have a 3 day weekend. Not bad for the first week on the job!
My neighbor Dale has been rebuilding first generation Diesel locomotives but doesn't have room for a layout; so the LSW is providing track age rights to his PRR and ERIE motive power. Once I can tear myself from outside chores and inspecting vessels at work I plan on doing more with the layout.
Lee
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
2:30am...insomnia again. Blood pressure is high again, perhaps from the tooth infection. I have to be up at 7:00am...ugh!
***Paul, all those warnings are likely to cover their back-sides against law suits. Adding info about tightening a belt would actually be helpful, therefor unnecessary.
***Garry, we are definitely still in a drought here. Crossing our fingers for some rain again soon. The creek that waters our horses & cows is down to a trickle now.
Oh, when the fella was working the big loader here, he uncovered a large rat snake which darted right into the tracks and vanished within the wheel well (or whatever you call it on a Cat) We couldn't find it, so he finished his work and drove it back up to our neighbors. As soon as he parked it, out came the rat snake. Don't know how it survived that trip, but at least it is in a new home with plenty of chickens/eggs/etc to choose from.
Rob
Hello, Diners.
We just returned from Nashville. We ate at Neashville's "The Old Spaghetti Factrory" .... Outstanding food in a place with real atmosphere. It's in an old downtown building filled with antiques and a view out back of a civlil war fort. We were seated in an old trolly car located in the middle of the main dining room. .... The food is great! I ate too much.
The wether in the Nashville area has been very dry in recent weeks. Lawns and trees are turning brown.
Rob ... Is it dry in your neck of the woods? Good luck with arrangemenst to rebuild. Glad there will bea layout room.
Terry .. I hope the treatment is working very well to cure the diseaase. Prayers continue.
Flash ... I'm glad you can tell us waht's happening, and prayers will continue.
RT .... I like that Southern RR locomotive picture you posted. it sounds like you're gettin settled there.
Dick ... Sounds like the dental procedure went fine. Gald to hear it.
George... that's impressive stuff about your trains and your layout. You have your very own museum of trains evidently.
Happy Model Railroading, everybody.
Evening Gang:
Flashwave: I'm here for you buddy. My wife has been having trouble with skin cancers for over 12 years now. She had another one removed today. I know it's tough but hang in there it gets better.
Not much going on. The TV in our bedroom blew the picture tube today. I guess we'll replace the TV. Just another bump in the road. John and Rob our SIL got a good start on the bailing today. The baler belts are slipping so we'll have to get that set right and continue tomorrow. It's funny that they can put 20 pages of warnings in teh operators manual but don't tell you how to adjust the tension on the belts.
Terry my best to you.
Chuck I'm still pulling for Kathy.
It's bed time so I'll see you all tomorrow.
Good Night All
I'll try to catch up on posts soon. Internet was down for a couple days and wife & I have been busy here.
The fellas taking down the trees got the first two BIG trees down perfectly. It wasn't until the smaller tree that the battle between track-hoe & tree ensued. Yikes, it tried several times to hit my studio, each time the operator catching in. Just as he finally manipulated it away from the house, a branch caught his hydraulic line and oil spewed forth like a T-Rex getting it's jugular severed. Whew, that was a close one. Two huge trees still to go...gulp!
Have not received the bid yet, but I have a feeling I may end up doing a fair amount of the rebuild myself. Or at the very least contract out stuff ourselves once the structure is dried in. I'm not up to building a house, but I can certainly wire one, do the floors, most of the plumbing and all the painting. Time (& price) will determine all.
***Dick, it's my wife who desires an HO circus/carnival layout. And with a designated train room in our future, she will indeed have one. Still waiting on my new Bigboy.
Have a good night all. Rob
JimRCGMO wrote:PC, I was going to drop by the Diner earlier, but a few other things kept me occupied (and one manic client who wore me out, as fast as they talked!). I'll take the blame for our slipping to page 2 today.
Well, I didn't want to go around pointing fingers, but.............
Evening, Chloe - you in early to help your Sis cover the dinner crowd? I'll have some chicken kabobs, please,
and a glass of wine.
Yeah, today was one of those days..... hectic! PC, I was going to drop by the Diner earlier, but a few other things kept me occupied (and one manic client who wore me out, as fast as they talked!). I'll take the blame for our slipping to page 2 today.
Hoople, back! Good to hear you've added(?) some more scenery to the layout. Sounds like your drumset and the layout will be competing for your . Time to get a summer job of some kind?
David (Parks), good to see you again - how's your summer coming along so far? Any plans for your time away from school? Good that you and Jeff dodged those lightning bolts there.
Jeff, that animation was pretty funny - wonder how long it took to make that up?
RRNut, your weather could be worse - just ask the folks in Iowa. Just stay off your computer when the storms are coming through your area.
RT, Guess it did take a while to get (most of) those boxes unpacked. Glad to hear your 'puter is back up and running.
George, thanks for the description of your layout! I'll look forward to seeing the photos whenever you get to posting them. Speaking of which, I need to get myself a digital camera so I can resume posting (with something better than my work cellphone's camera quality).
Flashwave, thanks for the update on your Dad, and hope they get things lined out (or find that it's been healed already...).
Jerry, I don't think that actually was a very tall . Good to hear your weather's moderated some up that way. I thought from the weather this morning, that you'd be getting some rain today (and most of Missouri except for us.
Dick, maybe that switcher you have is just an S1 with some 'creative license' applied by the manufacturer? Wouldn't be that hard to improve it to prototypical standards, if you have some photos of the original #1170. Good to hear the root canal went smoothly today (and that you have a great dentist).
Luc, that train set looks good.
Well, I'll be working on my kabobs - oh, Chloe, could I have a couple more? I'm hungrier than I thought. Thanks!
Need to go over the dining room table (AKA workbench) this evening and get some stuff cleared off of it. THEN, I can get back to my Roberts building kitbash again this weekend...
grayfox1119 wrote: Good afternoon....the root canal went great , I didn't feel a thing. I have a young Indian doctor who does all my dentistry, and I have NEVER had a dentist this good, and this gentle. I had a shot of Novocaine, and I didn't even feel that needle. The shot wore off about three hours after the root canal, and I haven't felt any discomfort at all yet, and I have been out working in the yard bustin butt, so BP is up and I would have felt something by now. There was infection at the root, and the nerve was dying, so it was a good thing we decided to do this now.TOM: Luckily, I didn't need any more than the Novocaine.....I am indeed lucky. BTW, I hope you are not near all those fires, it looks like your entire state is ablaze. We were watching the TV news here in the East, and a fire chief out in CA said that the firefighters are so tired, it like the end of the season tiredness for them and the season hasn't even begun yet. They have asked for help from neighboring states to send crews to help out.LUC: I think you should by that O' Canada train set Luc, it really looks sharp !!!ROB: Were you the one who was looking for Circus figures , tents etc for your layout? If so, I saw a big circuit tent layout, 3 ring, with all sorts of figures, at the York Village Marketplace hobby shop, on route 1 in York, Maine this past week. Anyone wanting this would really be impressed, HO scale.Dinner bell just rang, Manicotti's tonight,
Good afternoon....the root canal went great , I didn't feel a thing. I have a young Indian doctor who does all my dentistry, and I have NEVER had a dentist this good, and this gentle. I had a shot of Novocaine, and I didn't even feel that needle. The shot wore off about three hours after the root canal, and I haven't felt any discomfort at all yet, and I have been out working in the yard bustin butt, so BP is up and I would have felt something by now. There was infection at the root, and the nerve was dying, so it was a good thing we decided to do this now.
TOM: Luckily, I didn't need any more than the Novocaine.....I am indeed lucky. BTW, I hope you are not near all those fires, it looks like your entire state is ablaze. We were watching the TV news here in the East, and a fire chief out in CA said that the firefighters are so tired, it like the end of the season tiredness for them and the season hasn't even begun yet. They have asked for help from neighboring states to send crews to help out.
LUC: I think you should by that O' Canada train set Luc, it really looks sharp !!!
ROB: Were you the one who was looking for Circus figures , tents etc for your layout? If so, I saw a big circuit tent layout, 3 ring, with all sorts of figures, at the York Village Marketplace hobby shop, on route 1 in York, Maine this past week. Anyone wanting this would really be impressed, HO scale.
Dinner bell just rang, Manicotti's tonight,
Good to hear. And dinner sounds great. I fixed Tuna Helper here since Mom was dog tired.
Luc, If I were you, I'd hold off on those Hawthornes. They're an off scale, and there's been a lot of complaints on this and other forums of their service.
Dad's throunh the stunt, probably either in Recovery or Paperwork. Haven't heard much yet. Neighbor lady took him up. Bless her heart. Time for a burp, wood stain, and dessert.
Oh, and Wall-E comes out this weekend. Woot.
evening gang
how's all? just a tea for now please. better start doing some work soon
i'll be at the counter if anybody needs me
Gav
Hi all
Got this advert in the mail today.
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It is from the Bradford Exchange item 40078-F81101.
Have look.
Hoople wrote:Tom: I've been looking around... Haven't found any. I am suspecting a Shinohara #6.5 or #6 would work ( I only know that the #7 is 28/20), but peco I think has something close, I just can't find it again.
Shinohara make a 24/18 radius
and i believe it's a # 6
i have 3 on my layout
TerryinTexas
See my Web Site Here
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Flashwave wrote: Tom: I could look in the Catalog, but where are the WWII stuff coming from?
Tom: I could look in the Catalog, but where are the WWII stuff coming from?
Flash--
I got the troop cars from Walthers some years back--I don't know if they're currently available, but you could check their catalogue. The Army equipment that I found comes from Minitanks, and are made in Austria. I think they're distributed by Roco. I'm going to have to check the Walthers catalogue--I think they carry the complete line. Not much available locally, so I'll probably have to order what I need from Walthers.
Tom
Tom View my layout photos! http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm310/TWhite-014/Rio%20Grande%20Yuba%20River%20Sub One can NEVER have too many Articulateds!
Flashwave wrote: Mornin' Sorta. I'll be heading out to get milk and paint later. No word from Dad, but he'll be comostose here shortly for the rest of the day. Tom: I could look in the Catalog, but where are the WWII stuff coming from? railroadnut675 wrote: You guys realize that there's a part II to the Animator vs. Animation, don't you.http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8015834462944938518&q=Animator+vs.+Animation+II&ei=b71hSPOnG5HCrgLgm9y2Cw&hl=enEven more hilariousThere are also games.
Mornin' Sorta.
I'll be heading out to get milk and paint later. No word from Dad, but he'll be comostose here shortly for the rest of the day.
railroadnut675 wrote: You guys realize that there's a part II to the Animator vs. Animation, don't you.http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8015834462944938518&q=Animator+vs.+Animation+II&ei=b71hSPOnG5HCrgLgm9y2Cw&hl=enEven more hilarious
You guys realize that there's a part II to the Animator vs. Animation, don't you.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8015834462944938518&q=Animator+vs.+Animation+II&ei=b71hSPOnG5HCrgLgm9y2Cw&hl=en
Even more hilarious
There are also games.
LOL. Awesome second vid. BTW, been workin today and yesterday on a small n scale layout. Kinda keepin a log about it. Pictures when it's done.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout