Elliot's Trackside Diner V, at the diamonds

[Heartland Division CB&Q]

Howdy ....

 

Today was my first day back in the layout room. I posted my first run in WPF.

Sounds like Ryan's Dad and Jeff's Mom are recovering. Hope that continues for them.  

Happy Model Railroading.

[JimRCGMO]

Afternoon, Janie - since JR's buying, I'll have some cheesey fries with my root beer float, - and a chili dog, too! Thanks, JR.

Ryan - great news on your Dad - and may the results be just as good when they do the gall bladder surgery (and checking for the biopsy). 

Jerry, sent you a PM (check it out and get back to me). I was thinking it's a shame that City Classics doesn't make N scale stuff, as their West End Market (which was in the order I got today) is pretty neat and would look good on your layout. It looks like one of those Art Deco 'supermarkets' that sprouted up a lot of places when self-service groceries first got going (back before I was very big at all....). I got the West End Market kit for possibly converting into a small bus station (which I saw pics of someone doing a ways back, and it looked really nice). (Actually, a ways back there was a Bachmann bus station that looked a bit like the City Classics one) But I've also seen pics of someone who did the kit as a supermarket and put an interior and shoppers, shelves, register and all in it, plus lighting - that looked sharp, too! Which to do, which to do?

Terry, that's a bit of a vet's bill - let's see, about $600 per dog? Bet you volunteers get a lot of love from those cockers, though.  

Jeff, good news on your Mom (and that you have the mowing done for the day/weekend). 

Actually, it looks like this could be a good weekend for several Diners. Jeff's got his mowing done and is ready to kick back, Ryan doesn't have to go to a ball game, TrainsRMe1 is getting ready to go to the beach and (Congratulations on your 100th post!), Packers#1 is listening to the tunes on YouTube, PC and family are off to the houseboat, JR has his place pretty much to himself, JP's off to the fair with the lady from downstairs, and Duke's way ahead of us already in the department... I almost feel ashamed at getting some 'work' done this morning...  

This morning (and a little of the afternoon) was our MRR club's workday, and I put down the other half of one town's roadbed for the sidings, passing track and mainline (bottom layer) as far as we had the mainline designed and drawn. The others were working (about 3-4 of them and another 'supervising') on the supports and masonite for the backdrop, and got almost all of it (except for the two areas where I was gluing and pinning down the cork roadbed) installed. I had the laundromat do my laundry while I was at workday (ouch - cost me about double what it would've been if I'd done it myself! Oh well...). After picking up laundry, I also went by Hobby Lobby and picked up the W-S Tombstones set (with their 40 percent off coupon). I'll go back when the 40 percent coupon is back, and pick up some other figures or that Classic Metal Works black 1979 Ford Fairlane (with liftable hood and engine). Love those coupons!

Jeff, is that rain you're getting the edges of Faye, or from the southward-moving front that we had through here the past couple of days? I haven't checked the radars yet today, so it could be either one, I suppose. Maybe our front is working its way east (but it was moving North to South when it moved through here yesterday...). Your b-i-l has backups for his backup cars, huh?

JR, that Land Cruiser sounds like a possibility for a winter car, all right! Did I read that correctly, that it has power door locks, shift to 4-wheel on the fly and all (except for A/C)? 

Well, all this talk about kickin' back and takin' it easy has me.... Ummmff? Oh yeah,

 

Blessings,

Jim in Cape Girardeau   

[LSWrr]

Hello all,

Sounds like PC will have a sweet day on the house boat.

Ryan, we will keep him in our prayers glad things are doing better.

Well my life is now complete, I just won 6,000 HO-Scale railroad ties.  I didn't really need that many but I guess I'll figure something out.  Just finished a Accurail Pere Marquette 40' box car kit, very easy to assemble and it was only $8.   Maybe tonight I can work on installing some back drops on the layout.

Lee

[TrainsRMe1]

 jeffery-wimberly,

    Did you say, 6 acres???(whew) I'm NEVER goin' to ever complain about doin' my lawn, it's just a 1/2 an acre!

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Jeff..are you kicking back this afternoon after mowing? How much you gotta mow?

Danged straight I'm kicking back. It's almost six acres but it goes pretty quick with a 60+" cutting width.

[Cox 47]

Afternoon all...sunny hot day here..I'll have a diet coke please..thank You..Ryan thats good news about your dad...Jeff..are you kicking back this afternoon after mowing? How much you gotta mow?...I'm watching Cards-Braves game on the tube..You all have a good one..Jerry

[jeffrey-wimberly]

There's rain coming down here. Glad I got the mowing done this morning.

[SilverSpike]

GOOD NEWS!!!!!! Mom called late yesterday and gave us the update on my dad, the latest blood work tests show his enzyme markers for the pancreatic cancer screening are only double the normal reading and that is down from the 10X reading he had a few weeks ago, so that is great news. My dad is now scheduled to meet with the Gastroenterologist on Friday next week to schedule the gall bladder surgery for sometime after the Labor Day holiday. While they are in there for that surgery they will take a biopsy of the pancreas to test again for cancer.

A big thank you for all your support, prayers, thoughts and love! We really appreciate it, just goes to show you that prayer is an amazing thing! Please continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

BAD NEWS!!!! Ben has had a fever of 100 + for the past few days, took him to the doc this morning and he has strep throat! Now on antibiotics and bed rest for the weekend! Oh well, have to skip baseball practice this afternoon.

Jeff nice to hear you mom is resting now!

Yes. The home nurse was just around to change her bandages and put her through the paces of her physical therapy. She's doing much better than the last time.

Great news Jeff!

Ryan, .... You have to be more careful about tipping your hand in front of Chloe - she thought you didn't know where the stash was kept.

I was in a vulnerable state then , besides Chloe has a few more places where she hides the really "good" stuff....

 PSSST, Ryan? I ummm went to my LHS and blew my stash can you spot the tip???,Naw just jivin' Enjoy!!!

Depends on your bill!  Oh, and congrats on #100 post!

Ryan - Layout will be in the basement along w/ the washer/dryer, and furnace/hot water tank. Garage is for my truck, snowblower, mower trash and storage.

Ah ha! Sounds like a great plan of action JP! 

Our Vet bills run $60,000 per year which includes boarding fees for about 100 in the program

That is one heck of a vet bill Terry!

Have a great trip PC!

You all have a great one!

[TrainsRMe1]

 Okay,Okay, I know,I know, it might not be as big as posting 8000 post, but 100 is cool I think.

[TrainsRMe1]

 Hi All,

   Today here in Portland the weather is going to be sunny and a bit cloudy hi's in the mid 80's. How is everybody today?, Zoe I'll take bacon,toast and eggs w/large glass of orange juice. Today, is my DAY OFF!!!!!! so as soon as I finish the "honey do list"(and it ain't much) it's time to work on the layout, I 'm going to finish the plaster cloth on the mountain, Tomorrow the family and I our going to the beach, to relax, knowing me I might just almost the whole time we are there! After workin' 50+ hrs per week, dealin' with the general public, helpin' with our grandson, and runnin' arrands, this is goin' to be sweet And of coruse read my Modelrailroader mags, Anyway, I will be back in here before we roll out of town, so take care and fill me in on things when I get back.

                              Happy Rails-

                                             Trainsrme1  

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Jeff - now that you've answered the question no-one asked about decoders, have fun. Did you know you could have used two decoders..... just kidding, just kidding.. How do you test the pairs to find two close in speed? Now if they come up with a sound decoder for the DL-109 you can use one sound decoder for two locos as well?

I simply put the locos on the track, turned up the DC power and watched to see which one out-paced the other. They're very, very closely matched already so they were the best candidates for the project. As far as far running two locos through a sound decoder, I have no idea.

 

Jeff...Like the Photo of your layout that a little differant shot of part of your layout I hadn't seen..Whats your next project gonna be? Is your Mother still doing well?

My mother is doing just fine. My father is home today so he'll take care of her. As far as the next project? I don't know. They just kinda hit me out of the blue. I'll have to wait for another one to pop up.

 

[Packers#1]

Hello everyone. Man, my left arm is sore, but other than that, I'm ok. listen to these music videos on youtube:

Skillet-Whispers in the Dark

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgiJkrAL9K4&feature=related

Pillar-Bring me down

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bVFiLBkFONI

Pillar-Frontline

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p-3gmRslIks

skillet-better than drugs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IcAInOrk_JA

Hawk nelson-Freind Like that

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3aafwKFjUw

Toby mac-Ignition

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7PhCtwpXmb8

Skillet-rebirth

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vbdTL7T0bU0

Enjoy them. BTW, they're not my vids, just on youtube.

[Cox 47]

Good Morning all....Its sunny and warm here today...Weather guesser on TV says a 40 per cent chance of rain...We could use a good rain..The local school got a 800,000 $ grant for portable class rooms so school can start..The building has mold from this springs floods...I'll have Biscuits and gravey with coffee please...Thank You and put that on JR's tab...JR that land cruiser sounds like neet ride...

Got some more work done on Rix building kitbash..I am trying to find some Piggly Wiggly signs on the internet...We have inspection coming up tuesday and I may have to move my trains and work bench to the other end of the living room as my work bench blocks one window..Its not all together bad though as I would have a little better access to work bench down there..

PC...Hope you and the Family have a great time on the house Boat but we will miss you here at the dinner...

Rob..I caught that show on RFD earlyier this week its a good one..Sallie and I have been watching RFD alot..we never miss the Big Joe Polka Show...Love that polka music as Big Joe says"Happy music for Happy People"....

Ozark...Good hunting at the Train show!....

Jeff...Like the Photo of your layout that a little differant shot of part of your layout I hadn't seen..Whats your next project gonna be? Is your Mother still doing well?

Well you all have a good one..Jerry

[OzarkBelt]

Good Morning!

I'll have a stack of Blueberry pancakes as well since GMTRacing is buying!

Going to the train show soon! Hopefully I'll find some goodys!

Ya'll take care.

[Cederstrand]

RIGHT NOW on RFDTV, Trains & Locomotives / Reading Company Scrapbook (excellent old steam & early diesel footage. -Rob

[pcarrell]

Morning all!

The morning should be quiet, but as the cold front approaches the state, scattered thunderstorms will develop.  Highs will be in the mid to upper 80's.

Hi 87 F
Lo 71 F

Around here we're just getting ready to head out for a week and a half on the houseboat.  We'll tool around Dale Hollow til we find a spot to tie up, then it's nothing but relaxing, jet ski's, and fishing for a good long while.  On that note, you won't see me around here after tonight most likely as there's no real internet access down there on the lake.  I'll stop in later today though and say hi!

For now, I'm outta here!

[GMTRacing]

Good Morning All,

    Ah Saturday in the shop - Moby Grape on the CD and no one to bug me. CFO is off to Plattsburg with the rest of#2 sons furniture and the rest of the smedleys are off today.

Jeff - now that you've answered the question no-one asked about decoders, have fun. Did you know you could have used two decoders..... just kidding, just kidding.. How do you test the pairs to find two close in speed? Now if they come up with a sound decoder for the DL-109 you can use one sound decoder for two locos as well?

We had an 84 Land Cruiser land in the yard yesterday that I might get for a backup winter car. Refreshing - no A/C, auto door locks/power windows/shift to four wheel drive on the fly or automatic/paddle shift. Single carb, 4 speed 4wd - does have a radio though (need to check it for tubes,no?) Well off to the world of race cars. I'll try to stop by at lunch time.     J.R.

Top of the page and all! Warm up the credit card ladies and serve the boys what they want (girls too if Sue shows up). I'll have a regular and a short stack of blueberry pancakes with link sausage on the side.  

[C&O Fan]

Morning All

Just stopped in for a quick cup of tea

On my way to Cocker Spaniel Adoptions

I Volunteer and foster Dogs for them

http://cockerkids.org/

For those of you that think you spend alot of money on your pets

Our Vet bills run $60,000 per year which includes boarding fees

for about 100 in the program

We place between 200 and 300 per year

That's alot of unwanted dogs

But thats another story

Have a great day folks

 

[JPowell]

Morning gang!

  Look as though if I want the kitchen remodeled, it will have to wait till I have more $$$$. However, I may go and buy a new stove, fridge, washer and dryer, and let the dishwasher wait till I remodel the kitchen.

  Ryan - Layout will be in the basement along w/ the washer/dryer, and furnace/hot water tank. Garage is for my truck, snowblower, mower trash and storage.

  Well gang, the lady neighbor downstairs wants me to go to the Fair with ehr this morning, so I best be heading for the shower and getting dressed.

Take care and enjoy the day!

[jeffrey-wimberly]

Good morning.

It's 76 and mostly clear. The high is expected to be in the low 90's and there's a chance of thunderstorms.

Yesterday I completed my project of having two locos run by one decoder. It's quite a success. Last night my brother-in-law had to go out and pick up his son and tow his Jeep back home. It had thrown a rod as he was heading home after having dinner with the family in town. In no way does this mean his mobility is limited. He has four more cars to go through before that happens.

Today's Weather for:
Sundown, LA  71446-6114      8/23/2008

Heat Index:  80°F
Humidity:  84%
Dew Point:  71°F

So Far Today
High:  77°F
Low:  76°F
Rain:  0.00"
Rain Rate:  0.00"/h
Gust:  3mph N

Today  High: 92    Partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. North winds around 5 mph.    

Tonight  Low: 72    Partly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. North winds around 5 mph.

[wetidlerjr]

Good Morning from Tipton IN ! 

[JimRCGMO]

Evenin', Chloe - is there any cake left? Yes, I would like some, just one piece of cake and a cup of decaf. Thanks!

Just a short stop by the Diner before I pack it up for the night. Paul, sounds like you have been one busy guy today on the RIP track. And three more to go, plus move start moving the  kids to the new home? Better rest up tomorrow night!

Rob, I'll put a few in for some rain your way - depending on how our rain today goes (east or northerly direction), you might get some rain tomorrow or the next day. If not, Faye may wend her way back to the east after she drenches Alabama, Mississippi and Jeff in Louisiana. Haven't seen what track they think Faye may follow once she gets to the Florida panhandle. On the additional purchase comment I made, I just recalled the times when I'd said something like that (...and then ended up getting 'just one more thing...'

Tomorrow morning is our MRR club workday - and my order through the LHS owner/club member is in, so I need to take a good chunk of along with me for that (plus my club dues that I owe yet for the month). Today at work wasn't bad at all in the afternoon, and my three clients in the morning all showed, and all seemed to be making some progress. One was doing well enough that we terminated therapy for now (the client will still see the psychiatrist for medication). The rest of the day wasn't too eventful, other than I didn't wind up getting lunch (unless you call what I had around 4:20 p.m. 'lunch'...) But it's the weekend now!

I'll finish up my desert and coffee for now and head home. Everybody get a good night's rest, so you can get those MRR projects done this weekend! 

 

Blessings and a good night's rest,

Jim in Cape Girardeau 

[jeffrey-wimberly]

I went out to dinner with my sister and her family tonight, as with every Friday night. Her husband (my brother-in-law) is home from Iraq for a couple of weeks so he was with us. On the way back home they got a call from their son. His Jeep threw a rod so he needed them to get the truck and pull it home. So that's what they're doing now.

[Paul W. Beverung]

Evening Gang: Geeessse it was humid today. I felt like I'd been a shower after working in the shop for a couple of hours. I'm working on the first of the four 1 1/2 inch scale flat cars I got. They were built with a piece of 1in by 2in tubing for the center sill and that just isn't enough. I'm adding a fish belly of 2in by 2in tubing to give it some more strenght. The first car had a bout a 1/16 in dip in the middle already.

We went to a funeral this afternoon. Our daughter in laws grandmother passed away. The lady was 89 and had a bunch of medical problems. We never got to meet her but I understand that she was quite a gal.

Mark a very happy birthday to you young man. Now don't pig out on the cake leave me a small piece.

The cattle are happy with the rain. They actually want to go out into the pastures. That will save some hay. It's suprising how fast some rain will turn the grass into something that they want to eat.

Well I'm going to hit the hay. We are going to start moving the kids into there new home tomorrow.

Good Night All

[Cederstrand]

***Mark, HAPPY BIRTHDAY and may it be a great one!

***Lee, I discovered they used tar paper on the bottom 1' or so when they ran out of house wrap. I dug out some TyVek & instructed our builder to finish the areas yet to be wrapped in that instead. I also picked up another roll of the heavy black window tape which I will personally take care of before the end of the weekend. I'm doing sides and top of windows only with it. I'm also taping their cheaper quality house wrap where it overlaps. My studio is as "tight as a tick", and we have debated installing a fresh air duct as you described. But, we're still alive so I guess we're getting enough oxigen.

***Jim, OK, you were right. See what I did today after swearing I wouldn't:

Yea, wife likes it.  As for the critters, Ms Be Downtown remains in a stall with a bad hoof crack and will be for some time. What's more worrisome is our creek is all but dried up again. I will need to check every day now to make sure the front pasture horses still have a puddle to drink from, which is all that is left. Will be preparing to move them into the middle pasture where I can pump some of the caught rain water from those storage tanks to them. YIKES, pray for rain!

Got some more posts set for the front porch. Ran to Home Depot for some odds & ends. Long day, very tired. Night all. Rob

[OzarkBelt]

*gasp* The diner is about to fall away into the black abyss of page 2... again!

No need to worry, i saved it. (It helps to wear cool armour!)

Well, I'm gonna turn in, Good Night All! Got a train show to go to tommorrow! Looking forward to that!

G'night!

[TrainsRMe1]

Hey Choile,

  How about a THICK slice of NY cheesecake for Packers#1 and Hoople(mark) and oh yes, a rib eye steak dinner for them too!!! Dinner's on me Boys!!! 

               CONGRATS, PACKERS#1   HAPPY BIRTHDAY HOOPLE

          PSSST, Ryan? I ummm went to my LHS and blew my stash can you spot the tip???,Naw just jivin' Enjoy!!!

[Packers#1]

good luck with the football team Sawyer! Sounds like you got your life planned out!

Yep, and thanks man.

[OzarkBelt]

good luck with the football team Sawyer! Sounds like you got your life planned out!

[Packers#1]

Thanks everyone. I'm not sure what position yet, but probably either line or line backer. We got our pads yesterday, and today, during the whole practice, it was raining, lol. I'm did so-so considering today's the first time I ever played in pad. And yeah, hopefully the Packers down the road. Between now and then, there's the Aiken High Hornets (what I'll be next year) and hopefully the Clemson Tigers (where I want to go to college, get a degree in civil engineering, and go work for a commuter line if I don't make the NFL or other pro sport).

HAPPY BIRTHDAY MARK!!!!