Elliot's Trackside Diner V, at the diamonds

[SilverSpike]

Oh looks like the quick renovation has been done! MR Forum and site upgrade is slick too!

I'll have a hot Lapsang Souchong tea and jesst sit on over here in the side booth for a bit!

 

[Fergmiester]

 Greetings All!

 

Finally I got through! Had to log out then in again. Overall the format looks nice and professional.

So I'm buying!

Just got back from a whirl wind trip in Ontario Saw some of it by train (VIA Cattel Car). Hit a couple of LHS's and got a lot of wonderful neat stuff.

Der: Are you going to Truro?

Later All

Fergie

[inch53]

Mornin, damp n foggy start today, an irish coffee sounds good Zoe

Mostly cloudy skies with scattered rain will be around all day today with the more steady rain showers moving in this afternoon and evening. Temperatures will stay mild today topping out in the mid to upper 70's. Rain will taper off and move out tonight bringing in more fall-like temperatures for Thursday and the upcoming weekend. Thursday will be partly cloudy and cooler with an afternoon daytime high near 65° with light north winds.

GARRY, good luck with the doc appointments and have a safe trip.

TERRY,, thanks for the link, that was some mighty fine modeling and a funny story.

JIM,,  we get wildlife in the yard all the time, deer mostly and the turkeys show up every so often. That was the first groundhog I seen around here for some years. Not many survived the fencerows coming out or the hunting. There was a state bounty on them years ago and they're not bad eating either.

Been busy trying to keep up with the leaves, so I don't get to far behind, so far so good. As long as we don't get the storms n wind and bring them down all at once I'll be ok.

Thoughts for all those in need and hope ya'll has a gooden.

[wetidlerjr]

Good Morning from Tipton IN ! 

[Robby P.]

Sorry for the late response guys.  Its a Bachmann engine.  What model I'm not sure.  I have the box downstairs.  I got it working again, its just that a small piece keeps sliding off of the back wheels (on the inside).  Like I said before, its like a drive shaft looking piece.  The wheels won't turn with it off, but right when you put it on, it runs fine.  Plus......My b-day is at the end of Nov, and I will probably get a new engine then.  I REALLY liked the BLI engine I had.  That engine was a beast.  As long as this one can last just awhile longer.

[JimRCGMO]

Evening, Chloe - are Lee and Jeff done arm-rasslin' for the tab yet? I saw only a few crumbs on the table where Rob's pizza used to be. Me, I'll have a hot fudge brownie with vanilla ice cream on top, whoever wins. Thanks!

Heartland Division CB&Q:

Sawyer... I'm looking forward to returning to the diner in a couple of days and reading about your really big win with lots of tackles from you.

Hear, hear, Garry - I'll second that hope for Sawyer and team to do some major trouncing on their opponents! Garry, I'll keep ya in my Thursday also.

Getting some rain (only a little) tonight, with some possibly also tomorrow. Low in the 60's (F) tonight.

I'll get to finishing off my dessert now, and then head for home. Got to get my beauty rest, right? See everyone in the morning (wherever we are at that time). Prayers for everyone, and for a safe move whenever Bergie comes and gives our virtual twins the go-ahead to move.

 

Blessings,

Jim in Cape Girardeau 

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Sawyer... I'm looking forward to returning to the diner in a couple of days and reading about your really big win with lots of tackles from you.

Rob ... Enjoy that lemon water.

Everyone else ........... see you!

 

[Cederstrand]

Tall glass of cool lemon water, please & thanks! 

***SAWYER...Knock 'em dead tomorrow! (figuratively speaking)

Rob

[Packers#1]

Howdy everyone. A BIG plate of spaghetti if you wouldn't mind, and an XL water too. Gotta get ready for the game tommorow, the winner goes to the championship, loser plays for third.

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Hello everybody ...

JimCG ... Thanks for the well wishes. Actually we head to Nashville tomorrow afternoon, and my appointments are on Thursday.

I may be back here later tonite.

 

 

[Cederstrand]

Jeffrey & Lee fighting over who pays while Philip is getting beamed up by aliens. Not a dull moment around here tonight.

The little die-cast wagon arrived and although the wagon might be just big enough for HO, the horse pulling it is either a pony or needs to be swapped out with one of the wife's regular HO stock. Definitely a gypsy style wagon.

Finished spreading manure, grass seed, and a light layer of bermuda hay over that. Now all we need is a little rain and the grass should take off.

Our farrier had Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever recently and still had numerous blotches on his skin to show for it. Sounds like a miserable thing to get. One tick bite on a recent hunting trip is all it took. Only horse that needed work was Tinytoons.

While I'm here, how about a medium pizza, please & thank you. Just bring the whole thing to my corner table with a large pitchure of water. Rob

[LSWrr]

Are we moving?

[jeffrey-wimberly]

C'ya.

[pcarrell]

Well, I'm not sure if I'll be able to check in again before do the big switcharoo, so I'll see you all on the other side!

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Looks like I have top honors this afternoon, I'll leave my credit card at the register.

How do you figure? I'm at the top of the page.

[LSWrr]

Looks like I have top honors this afternoon, I'll leave my credit card at the register.

I found a replacement Sagami can motor this afternoon for $12, wahoo!

Lee

[jeffrey-wimberly]

***Jeffrey, sounds similar to some of the child adult proof containers out there. (or I'm getting old) Glad you finally got it open.

I'm not closing it again either. From now on it'll have a piece of aluminum foil over it when It's not in use. I'm throwing that facocamanny lid away!

[Cederstrand]

***Jeffrey, sounds similar to some of the child adult proof containers out there. (or I'm getting old) Glad you finally got it open.

***Garry, Jerry, have a bunch of Bluegrass CDs I listen to occasionally when at work. I'm partial to pure instrumental and the more intricate pickin', the better.

***Robby, good luck with the job. Hopefully you can get the hours you want sooner rather than later. Curious, what kind (and scale) of engine is giving you trouble? At least you have some track down to run it on.

Had the test done today so in a few days the Doc will have the results. I'm sure he already has the bloodwork results, but figure there is no reason to go see him until he has everything.

Going to help the wife seed the front yard until the farrier arrives.

Have a good day all. Rob

 

[LSWrr]

Terry, that fish house was awesome!

Flux, I use the stuff in the white plastic container, it reminds me of frosting.  The dark paste stuff in the can is sometimes hard to apply and real sticky.  Speaking of soldering I have a ton of it waiting for me at home on the layout and I need to replace that valve to the outside spigot before winter sets in.

Robby, what make & model is your locomotive?  I found 2 companies online that make after market replacement parts for almost anything except the motors for my older steam locomotives! 

Still searching for the Sagami Can Motor MC-90.

Rain all week here and the Hi only in the 50's.  Rob, I'll leave a few tank car lids open for you and ship you some rain if you still need it.

Lee

[NS Luc]

Good morning

[JimRCGMO]

Good Morning, Diners - Zoe, just a cup of coffee and a cinnamon roll, please. Thanks!

Rainy here in Cape G. today - sprinkles for now, mostly. Not expecting lots of rain, but a little bit.

Inch, thanks for the compliments (on Drew, right?). You sure have the critter action up your way. Do you have those deer often, or is that just seasonally? I know there are some areas around here where when it's close to deer season, the deer start moving around more (whether to find the does, or to avoid the hunters, dunno).

Terry, you have a great doctor there - better stick with her, the way she sticks up for you and helps you get things done there. Your friend's FSM model (and story) was great - a fun read, too!

RT, watch yourself there if you're having chest pain. Don't be too reluctant to consider the glycerin pill. We wantcha around a while, okay?

PC, I'm jealous about your gas prices there! We're only in the $2-eighty-something range here lately ($2.89 yesterday in Cape and $2.85 in Jackson, next door). But still glad to see it heading downward.

Chuck, you take care of yourself and Kathy. Isn't it such fun to track medications (NOT!)? Hope you get some MRR'ing in there somewheres.

Wife is down with a back problem today. Sometimes she pushes herself when she shouldn't.

Unlike anybody else in her household, huh, Rob? Bummer about going in and then having to reschedule your tests. Maybe this next time you'll be able to get things done. That, or ask Terry to have his doctor put in a word with your doctor...

Lee, I like your caboose! Might have to find me one like that (or a plastic version of it). Snowplow looks good too. As for those multiple projects, I bet you're making more progress than a lot of us (me for sure!). Starting another project while you're waiting for the paint to dry sounds like good use of your time (unless you're into watching paint dry, that is ).

Der, nice work on that crane - especially working just from photos and pics, and in iNvisible scale, no less! Thanks for the update on Ed and the OJ - did he say what he'd been doing lately?

Jerry, like your taste in bluegrass (especially Doc Watson - the man makes me drool, just to listen to him play!).

Robby, hope you get her talked into Cracker Barrel (and that you get that job - for now, until you get something on a better shift, anyway). The benefits do sound good, though.

Garry, I've been pacing myself on the RBF's, since I know not only Sue but some others here like them. Best wishes on your appointments tomorrow (and will keep 'em in my

Time for me to get back to the grind here. Good day for this stuff...

 

Blessings and prayers for those ailing or in need of comfort,

Jim in Cape Girardeau 

[Cox 47]

Good Morning All...Its cloudy and 67 here this morning..Posta rain tonite...I'll have coffee and a sweet roll please..Thank You...

Garry...Yes I am a Bluegrass fan...I got into Bluegrass back in my radio DJ days..We covered some Bluegrass festivals..I am a big fan of Bill Monroe,Ralph Stanley,Doc Watson,Flat and Scruggs...

Jeff...I don't know much about DCC but I checked your How to and I think I could do it...Very well done...

Lee..I like the Plow that you picked up..I think its neat to keep it in service...

You all have a good one...Jerry

[Robby P.]

Good morning.   I am starving, and I'm trying to talk the wife into going to Cracker Barrell.  MMMMMMMM. 

Had a job interview yesterday here in town with a company that makes a chemical for for roofs, and cement.  Kinda like a protection against weather.  The bad problem with the job is 2nd shift.  I hate that shift and I just can't work one( no life).  If they call back, I guess I will have to take it for now.  They have VERY good benefits.  $80 a month for insurance(teeth, doctor, eyes etc) and that covers the whole family.  If it wasn't second thou.

Later yesterday I worked on my layout.  Finally got the upper part put together.  Now the train can go in circles.  Now my engine is getting bad.  The wheels need a good cleaning.  Plus, a small piece in the engine keeps coming off.  Kinda like the drive shaft.  Once it comes off those set of wheels stop turning.  I have had the engine several years, and I might need a new one.  I guess I can work on it today.

Have a good day guys and gals.

[C&O Fan]

Morning All

This was sent to me by a MR friend in Austin

Really pretty clever story around a very nice piece of modeling:

   http://www.railroad-line.com/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=23308

From another forum

[pcarrell]

PC,, I think we ought to enjoy the lower gas prices while we can. I figure they'll start heading back the other way bout Nov 10'th.

Yeah, I got gas last night for the van at $2.69.  You're right though........It'll probably start going back up as people click on their furnaces for the winter.

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Jeff, is that the little metal can of flux?  Those can be a pain!

Plastic, with a screw on lid.

[LSWrr]

Good morning!

Today: A chance of showers, mainly after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. West wind between 11 and 14 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight: A slight chance of showers before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thanks Garry, I need to trim the grader on the bottom of the plow a little.

I found I have a serious model railroad issue; I'll start a project like painting tank cars and while those are drying or waiting for a second coat I'll start another project.  Now I have 2 card tables in my home office full of "started" projects.

Jeff, is that the little metal can of flux?  Those can be a pain!

I'm glad to hear ED is still around, tell him to stop in the diner sometime.

Lee

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Good morning.

It's 72 and mostly cloudy. The high is expected to be in the mid 80's and there's a chance for rain, something my joints have been telling me since I got up.

Yesterday I suddenly remembered why I had stopped screwing the top back on my little container of paste flux. For some reason I had screwed the lid down after the last time I used it. Well, yesterday I tried opening it and the lid wouldn't budge! After getting two jar gripper pads from the kitchen drawer and 15 minutes of intense struggle, cursing and hand cramps I finally got it open. And here I thought it was hard to pry my fathers wallet open when I was a teenager. That's child's play compared to this. My hands still ache!

Today's Weather for:
Sundown, LA  71446-6114      10/14/2008

Heat Index:  77°F
Humidity:  92%
Dew Point:  69°F

So Far Today
High:  73°F
Low:  72°F
Rain:  0.00"
Rain Rate:  0.00"/h
Gust:  10mph ESE

Today  High: 85    Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight  Low: 68    Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

[inch53]

Mornin, an irish coffee please Zoe.

Mostly cloudy skies will be around today with isolated areas of rain showers. Temperatures will still be warmer than average topping out in the mid to upper 70's this afternoon. More organized rain will move in tonight and tomorrow with the best chances for rain moving in tomorrow afternoon. Temperatures will stay mild for one more day before cooling off for the upcoming weekend. Tonight expect the overnight lows to drop into the upper 50's .

Well I have an update on yesterdays update. Jamie does have surgery today, but it's just an outpatient thing this time, unless they find something more serous. Thanks for all the thoughts.

LEE,,  Jamie's the youngest of the 3 girls, at 32

TERRY,, sounds like you have a great surgeon there. Hope ya get your getup n goes back soon.

PC,, I think we ought to enjoy the lower gas prices while we can. I figure they'll start heading back the other way bout Nov 10'th.

ROB, hope your wife's back get ta feeling betters soon.

CHUCK N KATHY,,  good to hear from you and that your still getting along with life.

 Best get onto chores, thoughts for all those in need, n hope ya'll has a gooden 

[wetidlerjr]

Good Morning from Tipton IN !