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Posted by Flashwave on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 9:48 PM

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I forgot to share the best part of the day: Wife & I went to Red Lobster & both had the Grilled Lobster tail, scallops, & shrimp dinner for .55 cents. SIL gave us two $25 gift certificates for all we've been doing for the parents. That was some good eating and believe me, "we earned it". OK, Good Night All. Rob

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Posted by Cederstrand on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 9:43 PM
I forgot to share the best part of the day: Wife & I went to Red Lobster & both had the Grilled Lobster tail, scallops, & shrimp dinner for .55 cents. SIL gave us two $25 gift certificates for all we've been doing for the parents. That was some good eating and believe me, "we earned it". OK, Good Night All. Rob
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Posted by Cederstrand on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 9:31 PM

Tall glass of cool water, thanks!

***Jeffrey, sorry to hear of your foot troubles. Fingers & toes crossed for you and sending healing thoughts your way.

Picked up some closset organizer units which I put together for the Inlaws. Hung lots of their family pictures and rearranged their bedroom furniture also tornado Warning was going off in a line from our farm to where the Inlaws now reside. Pretty wicked light & sound show with over a thousand trees down.

Wife's new 2-8-0 arrived and she loved it. Said I was a Good Husband. (and all this time I thought she knew me...Pirate [oX)]Laugh [(-D]) Now she wants Circus cars for it. Any ideas on who makes them and where to find them?

Very tired. Going to go watch TV awhile. Cowboy [C):-)] Rob

 

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Posted by der5997 on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 7:53 PM

Hi folks, just dropping by to say that I've heard from Luc.  He phoned this evening.  He and Gloria want to say Hi! too, and thanks for your thoughts.  They continue to face medical problems; and those, together with Luc's job as a Commissionaire, have kept him from both hte diner, and his Layout.

Jeff: I hope this new foot ulcer heals as well as the first one. Angel [angel]

Glad that we don't get either large or poisonous snakes up here. You guys are welcome to them.

Goodnight all. god Bless, and prayers for all in need of healing, comfort and peace.

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 7:05 PM

Hello everybody....

Jeff, I'm sorry to learn about your continued foot problems. Keep the faith. Also, regarding snakes, we hsve had two of them here in recent years. They are large black snakes we named "Charles and Camilla". Gav might like those names. Regretfully, we may have lost them this year due to a house being built on the property next door. Shelley stopped one worker from killing a snake with a shovel and explained we prefer to keep them on our property to kill unwanted small critters as well as kill unwanted (poisonous) snakes. We have looked at their hole and have not seen them there for many weeks.

 

 

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 4:05 PM
 Flashwave wrote:
 jeffrey-wimberly wrote:
 Paul W. Beverung wrote:

Yea Jeff how do we know this? Any tickets. court documents, news paper accounts?

Track tested with the speed checked by radar. The car was originally used as an interceptor. I simply added to what was already there.

Uh huh. Thos "track" wouldn't be Interstate would it?

Negative. Forest Hill speedway. It's a race track.

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Posted by Flashwave on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 3:30 PM
 jeffrey-wimberly wrote:
 Paul W. Beverung wrote:

Yea Jeff how do we know this? Any tickets. court documents, news paper accounts?

Track tested with the speed checked by radar. The car was originally used as an interceptor. I simply added to what was already there.

Uh huh. Thos "track" wouldn't be Interstate would it?

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 3:25 PM
 Paul W. Beverung wrote:

Yea Jeff how do we know this? Any tickets. court documents, news paper accounts?

Track tested with the speed checked by radar. The car was originally used as an interceptor. I simply added to what was already there.

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Posted by Paul W. Beverung on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 2:55 PM

Yea Jeff how do we know this? Any tickets. court documents, news paper accounts?

I just got off the phone with Chuck. He's looking to see if he has another A unit in the same Milw Rd scheme as the one he sent me. Walthers never mentioned that they had done them in the Hiawatha scheme. Now I'll go nuts untill I get another A unit and finish out the trio. I'll probably run teh FMs with my Hi set instead of the E-7s. I just like those FMs.

The tile guys are down stairs putting down the backer board. They have done the living room and are working in the hall. Friday they are coming back to put the tile down and we'll have the den ready I hope. I'll be soooooooo happy when this is over and John can get started on the master bed room.

I'll come back in later.

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Posted by Flashwave on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 2:33 PM

 jeffrey-wimberly wrote:
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Jeff...Your 68 with 426 must been a pretty fast I'll bet you wish you had it back?
Don't you know it! The cops here had nothing that could keep up with it.

And we know this how?

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:44 AM
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Jeff...Your 68 with 426 must been a pretty fast I'll bet you wish you had it back?
Don't you know it! The cops here had nothing that could keep up with it.

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Posted by Cox 47 on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 11:42 AM
Good morning all...Its clouding up here after sun early temps in upper 50's...I'll have a Windy City Dawg,Fries and a Diet Coke please...Thank You...Been messing around with computer most of yesterday and this morning..Couldn't erase Emails..Talked to cable 2 times they say its my computer so this morning switched back to my old one..Its working but as always slower..Don't know if i got a virus or what...Tried to strip a passenger car but ran in to some paint that just wouldn't budge..so I tried a little wet-dry sand paper and ended up sanding of rivet detail...can't win them all..I went ahead and painted it but not sure what I'll do withit..

Got about 35-40 pairs of Accumate couplers yesterday..Most need some work but still enough to do a bunch of cars...

Mitch...You Dodge is nice...Its one of those things the longer you keep it the more its worth..

Jeff...Your 68 with 426 must been a pretty fast I'll bet you wish you had it back?

Well you all have a good one...jerry
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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 10:38 AM
Here's the report from the doc's office. X-rays reveal that my left foot is joining the Charcot parade. The x-ray shows that the top of the arch is beginning to sag, not a good sign, and an ulcer has opened up on the bottom of the big toe. As for the right foot, the ulcer on it is healing nicely. It's closed up ten millimeters since the last visit. It's down to 28mmx28mm. I have to go back Friday.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 6:21 AM

 eeyore9900 wrote:

Nice looking Coronet. I had a Coronet Coupe in the early eighties. It was a 68 model and that big 426 still had plenty of life left in it. With two big four barrels on it it didn't pass many gas stations. 

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 5:52 AM
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Jeff-good thing my other half wasn't there when you saw that coachwhip as she would've snagged it for herself (well if she could catch it lol) She's a snake fan (I guess I am too a little) & she's had a few corn snakes as 1 burmese python (which she found too tempermental.)  Funny thing about water moccasins-I know they're native to your area, but you wouldn't believe all the stories I've heard over the years of friends telling me they once saw a "water moccasin" around here! What they saw more than likely was a water snake-big,black & tempermental like a moccasin, but non-poisonous. (I've heard they bite fierce too) One friend in high school consistently argued about this with me, until a reputable & knowledgeable science teacher there set him straight that THERE ARE NO WATER MOCCASINS IN OHIO-PERIOD!

Right you are. The only way a Cottonmouth could be seen loose in Ohio is if one escaped captivity. This is one of the deadliest venomous snakes in North America, so don't take any chances. Be sure of your identification. The closest they come to Ohio (naturally) is southern Illinois.

 

Good morning.

It's 71 here and partly cloudy. A high in the low 90's can be expected. The UV index will be 10, which is very high.

I have a doctor's appointment at eight o'clock this morning. He wants to check out my feet again. I'm just happy they're healing up. It's a long process but hopefully worth the wait.

Today's Weather for:     
Sundown, LA  71446-6114      5/20/2008


Heat Index:  76°F
Humidity:  92%
Dew Point:  69°F

So Far Today
High:  72°F
Low:  71°F
Rain:  0.00"
Rain Rate:  0.00"/h
Gust:  8mph SSW

Today  High: 92    Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds around 10 mph.     

Tonight  Low: 68    Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable.


 

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 5:40 AM
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 Yeah! My K4 will finally be used for something! All it did was sit in my yard. What is the engine beside it?
That's a 2-10-2 beside it.

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Posted by wetidlerjr on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 4:57 AM

Good Morning from Tipton IN ! Big Smile [:D]

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Posted by CNCharlie on Monday, May 19, 2008 11:43 PM

Good Evening Diners,

Well I didn't get out to work on my boat today as it rained which isn't what was forecast. Oh well, we do need the rain. The car is loaded to go tomorrow as it is supposed to be sunny. I have no idea of temperature there as it is right beside the lake so I expect it will be cool, after all the ice just went out last week. I hope it isn't too cold to put on the wax on the hull.

Rob, I sometimes get an eye twitch when I'm tired and under stress which I think might sound familiar. Hope you can get some sleep.

 Well it's time for bed now as I will have a very busy day tomorrow.

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Posted by eeyore9900 on Monday, May 19, 2008 11:10 PM

Evening folks-coffee please (of course!)

Oops-I finally got the top of the page-I'll leave my VISA at the register but take it easy on me folks! Wink [;)]

Still awaiting word on my comp & the suspense is killing me! It's in good hands though as the fellow that has it is a former comp tech where I work.

Jerry-My Coronet is a 1970-not a classic from the 50's or early 60's (as I'd prefer) but when I bought it me & my friends were in that "street rod" state of mind. Actually out of all of them, only 2 still have their cars, & both have had theirs a few years longer than mine-1 has a 70 Pontiac Lemans, & the other has a 70 Chevelle. Here's a pic I took of mine at a friend's house about 5 years ago.

Trust me, it looks better than it actually is-sitting in an old barn doesn't help matters.

Jeff-good thing my other half wasn't there when you saw that coachwhip as she would've snagged it for herself (well if she could catch it lol) She's a snake fan (I guess I am too a little) & she's had a few corn snakes as 1 burmese python (which she found too tempermental.)  Funny thing about water moccasins-I know they're native to your area, but you wouldn't believe all the stories I've heard over the years of friends telling me they once saw a "water moccasin" around here! What they saw more than likely was a water snake-big,black & tempermental like a moccasin, but non-poisonous. (I've heard they bite fierce too) One friend in high school consistently argued about this with me, until a reputable & knowledgeable science teacher there set him straight that THERE ARE NO WATER MOCCASINS IN OHIO-PERIOD!

Rob-I've had that too off & on over the years-I have no idea what causes it, maybe just a small nerve gone haywire?  Hmm-now that you mention "eye oddities", something I get on occasion is when I glance at something with 2 very bright contrasting colors (some obvious,some not so obvious) & I get a "blind spot" in my vision that last sometimes up to an hour-it wavers, & eventually moves to the corner of my vision before disappearing. The only thing I've heard of similar is when I read once of David Ogden Stiers (Col.Winchester of MASH) mentioning how the cast played a joke on him by painting his dressing room orange & purple. He said he got "retina burn" & couldn't see for an hour or so. Is what I get the same? Either way, it's a pain when you have to drive, or work on model train cars!

Well, I'd better hit it-have a good night all! 

 

 

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Posted by Cederstrand on Monday, May 19, 2008 10:28 PM

Tall glass of cool water, thanks.

***Jeffrey, look forward to seeing what you do with that park scene. Please share progress pics of it along the way.Thumbs Up [tup]

Spent most of the day helping wife sort through boxes of stuff. Much still to do.

What causes eye twitches? Have been having them on & off in one eye for almost a week now. No discomfort of any kind, just an interesting oddity.

Have a good night all.

Cowboy [C):-)] Rob

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Posted by New Haven I-5 on Monday, May 19, 2008 9:20 PM
 Yeah! My K4 will finally be used for something! All it did was sit in my yard. What is the engine beside it?

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Posted by Flashwave on Monday, May 19, 2008 9:08 PM

well, as you may or may not have heard, Indy is trying to get the Super Bowl. ANd have been discussing the connections between the stadium, the convention center, and hotels. You know what they forgot? you can get off the train and move only two/three blocks to the center, the stadium, etc. But no. Let's leave Amtrak out.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Monday, May 19, 2008 8:25 PM
Tomorrow I'll start work on my park. I already have accessories for a park. I have a park assortment package that has mailboxes, fire hydrants, trash cans, park benches and a phone booth. I also have a picnic set that has two tables, a covered dining area, a barbecue pit and some steel trash cans. Lastly, I have a selection of playground equipment: A merry-go-round, a slide, see-saw and a swing set. The biggest thing in the park will be a 4-6-2 K4.




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Posted by pcarrell on Monday, May 19, 2008 7:56 PM
 jeffrey-wimberly wrote:
 twhite wrote:

Jeff--Glad that snake wasn't poisonous, the way you desribed it moving.  We don't have much in the way of snakes around here until about June or July, when the rattlers move in from the foothills.  However, they give you PLENTY of warning--unfortunately, the tourists want to get a 'close-up' view of the 'interesting wildlife', and--WHAM!

We get the same kind of crazy tourists here who for some reason want to get close-up photos of Cottonmouth Moccasins.

One word: TELEPHOTO!

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Posted by Paul W. Beverung on Monday, May 19, 2008 7:51 PM

Evening Gang: I got a suprise in the mail. The stuff from Chuck's arrived. Now that's fast service. Everything is looking great altho I haven't taken any thing out of the boxes yet. I may have to clean the track and give the new stuff a run tomorrow.

I've found out that my eye is a bit sensitive to the heat outside. I just came up to the bedroom into the AC. My eye was bothering me just a bit but now it's fine. It usually feels like there is some sand of dust in it. The eye drops take care of that but it's another couple of hours untill my next dose.

The tile guy is coming at 8am so there goes sleeping in. We still have to get the dean cleaned out. Mary Ann and I are really a couple of pack rats. I took a bunch of cardboard boxes up the the recycling bins at the county barn and came back with 8 really nice plastic buckets that someone had put in the plastic bin. Hey they are clean and square about 3 gals capcity. I couldn't turn something like that down, now could I?

Tom I'm happy to hear that the temp is going down out there. I hate to hear that the dry is coming so early. You're right it maybe a bad fire year. Lets hope not.

Jeff that's one reason I carry a side arm loaded with snake shot. Get them before they can get you. For poisonous snakes it's take no prisoners. The non-poisonous types get a pass if they are out of the way.

It's early but I need to check some things out.

Good Night All

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Posted by rtraincollector on Monday, May 19, 2008 7:41 PM

Evening all well today was my first day of unemployment till I start my new job on the 27th. A lot going on so heres whats what Packing whats left and take down the 2 beds (both use Censored [censored]  allen wrench to take apart.) unhook gas stove and try to roll copper tubbing up with out kinking it any. (may need at new house)

calling for rain tomorrow so probally no outside items getting done tomorrow lol. will talk to you all tomorrow or in about a week

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Posted by sleeper33 on Monday, May 19, 2008 5:00 PM

evening gang

atea please girls and make it strong.

just took over shift told the guy,s and girls in the ciommonroom that it could stay open till 23:30. went down 10 min later to sign out some darts and found a joint sitting there smoking away you can guess what happened after that. why do we bother to do this for them just so they can abuse it.

Yes paul the white glove is comming out for the room checks as well as the magnifying glass I

aint gonna let them get away with anything

 well i'll just be simmering by the counter if anybody needs me

P.C. great news on the family

Gav

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Monday, May 19, 2008 3:49 PM
 twhite wrote:

Jeff--Glad that snake wasn't poisonous, the way you desribed it moving.  We don't have much in the way of snakes around here until about June or July, when the rattlers move in from the foothills.  However, they give you PLENTY of warning--unfortunately, the tourists want to get a 'close-up' view of the 'interesting wildlife', and--WHAM!

We get the same kind of crazy tourists here who for some reason want to get close-up photos of Cottonmouth Moccasins.

I went and cut up some styrofoam sheet today and made the pop-up block that will hold my park scene.

 

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Posted by twhite on Monday, May 19, 2008 1:42 PM

Morning all. 

Well, our Pacific Coast heat-wave is supposed to break tomorrow--high 'eighties, then low eighties for the rest of the week.  The Coast has gotten their fog-bank back, so no more '90's in San Francisco or Santa Cruz (whew!).  The Delta breeze is supposed to start coming into the Valley by tomorrow.  Yesterday was only 101 (only!), today's supposed to be about 96 or so.  Been breezy and dry, had lots of grass fires around the area, and a couple of small forest fires in the foothills, but nothing major--YET!  With all of these north winds, we've dried out around here WAY too early, so I think it's going to be a really MAJOR fire year.  Not looking forward to that. 

John--I love that Amish flower-pot.  Amish are so skilled at wood-work.  I've got an Amish grandfather clock built in the 1880's with the original mechanism and it's one of the most accurate clocks I own.  Came all the way from Indiana, bought it for a song.  Very unique styling, very plain and really handsome. 

Jeff--Glad that snake wasn't poisonous, the way you desribed it moving.  We don't have much in the way of snakes around here until about June or July, when the rattlers move in from the foothills.  However, they give you PLENTY of warning--unfortunately, the tourists want to get a 'close-up' view of the 'interesting wildlife', and--WHAM!

Worked in the garage last evening, putting in some wooden railroad crossings, just generally puttering around.  Got the steam line fixed on the Basket Case, and she is no longer a Basket Case at all.  Actually, I think my other two Yellowstones are getting a little jealous, I'll have to run them out a little when the weather cools off. 

Found out that Lowell, my 15-year old male Maine Coon is starting to have kidney problems, but the vet thinks it's been caught in time and he can be stablized.  Hope so.  Mr. Mellow has been a great companion for a long time, and Spooky the 'cabeese-thief' would be lost without him.  They 'plot' together, you know. 

Well, that's it for this morning.  Going to head to the garage and plant some road signs.  Hopefully my Cripplebush 'buttes' will be in this afternoon and I can start work on Yuba Pass.   

Best to everyone. 

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Posted by Paul W. Beverung on Monday, May 19, 2008 12:17 PM

Morning Gang: I saw the doctor this morning and he said that everything looked good. I still have some swelling so my vision is still fuzzy. He said that when the swelling goes down the fuzziness will go away. No more eye patches so that is something.

I cleaned off the layout a bit. Of course  cleaned it off so I'd have some place to put the boxes of vhs tapes that we have to move out of the den so the floor can be tiled. Will ever be glade when the place is finished.

Gav: Revenge is sweet or so they say. When you do the inspections remember to bring your magnifying glass. Just walk in with it in your hand and watch there faces.

Scott congrats on the coal job. Could you route a car load my way for my steam locomotive? The new wheels look great but like someone said watch out for Dave V. I'll admit it would look good with pinstrips and a Keystone.

Well Im going to head out.

See you all later.

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