Phillip,
That is truly sad news in what generally is a festive time of year, my condolences to you and your family on your loss. It is sad to see so many of our WWII veterans passing from this earth to the tune of almost 80 every month it’s like we are losing something that makes us who we are. I hope there is some comfort knowing he had done and experienced more than most of us will ever do, see, or feel in our lives and from your comments it sounds like was the foundation of a loving family.
Again I’m sorry for your loss, if there is anything I or we can do for you or your family just ask.
Comforting thoughts and prayers to you and your family,
Lee
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Well, it's been a tough day. It's a day of mixed blessings.
See, I left work around 2pm to go have lunch with my family and my Grandpa. We had a great time at a local japanese steakhouse. After lunch we all went back to my in-laws to have desert. Grandpa headed to the downstairs bathroom while someone else headed to the upstairs one. We didn't notice, but after about ten minutes we hadn't seen grandpa and so we decided to check on him.
He left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior at around 4pm today. He was 87 years old.
He is survived by three of his five children.
He was a World War II veteren. He was a ball turret gunner on a B-17 flying over Germany. He was shot down twice. The first time he spent three weeks behind enemy lines until he snuck out of Germany. The second time he was captured and spent two years in a German concentration camp. As the war was ending the Germans marched 20,000 prisoners around what was left of Germany, shooting 1000 prisoners a day and forcing the rest to march on. When he was liberated there were only 2000 prisoners left. The war had officially ended 4 days earlier. He rarely talked about it, but when he did, you were literally rivited to the seat.
When he returned stateside he became a handyman and raised a large family. His wife, whom he married after knowing only three days and married right before he was shipped off to war, went to be with the Lord almost 20 years ago.
We all rejoice in the fact that he knew the Lord as his personal Savior and is now with Him, but we are deeply saddened by the fact that he will be greatly missed here on earth.
William Earl Ogle was one of the finest men I've ever had the pleasure of knowing.
Here's to you Grandpa................
Sorry for being such a downer, but I just had to get this off of my chest.
Evening all and a Merry Christmas to all.
Haven't been around much lately but all is fine. Just wanted to stop by and wish the best to some great guys and gals here in the Diner.
Heading out for our traditional family Christmas eve.
Peace,
Bob
Modeling B&O- Chessie Bob K. www.ssmrc.org
Everybody ... The link below is for your enjoyment...
http://www.aroundmd.com/whitechristmas/
Todd ... If you are building such an establsihment, you need to include teh surrounding scene with more clutter and junk than can be imagined.
Robby .... Nice progress on the layout.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Jim,
The blair-line drive in is missing the flat screen TV for the movie. The Burning River N club out here has the drive in move theater, but can't find any pictures online.
Also those long supports are Evergreen # 186 for the team track. .125" x .125"
Afternoon, nothing for me Flo, this is a post n run.
For all you kids of any size [or age] you can track Santa here.
http://www.noradsanta.org/en/home.html
http://news.cnet.com/8301-17939_109-10128642-2.html?tag=newsEditorsPicksArea.0
Also a big deal [well those of us around then] was APOLLO 8 in 1968 when it made the made the first lunar orbit of the moon in manned vehicle. More info here,
http://nssdc.gsfc.nasa.gov/planetary/lunar/apollo8info.html
It also has the Christmas Eve broadcast by the astronauts.
I'll stop back in later when I have more time.
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Oh and Robby- I think it looks fine. Maybe if you put a few trees scattered right along the edge of the backdrop it might give it a little more depth maybe, 3 dimensional. Or blend in better??? If that's what you're unhappy about. Just a thought an artist or landscaper I'm not.
Todd
Central Illinoyz
In order to keep my position as Master and Supreme Ruler of the House, I don't argue with my wife.
I'm a small town boy. A product of two people from even smaller towns. I don’t talk on topic….. I just talk.
Hi again, I just had to pop back in and say, I was wrapping the last two presents, and that Bait shop/Pizza/Gas Station thing just wouldn’t go away. That’s when it hit me. Yes that’s what I need for a small rural spot. Perfect. Thank you very much Garry for the idea. Now to find a building. I took a quick look at the Pikestuff and am leaning toward the add-on showroom. It looks a lot like the gas stations in Louisiana that I remember. Well kinda. Somewhat close anyway. OK so it's a metal building with windows. Hmm
Now I really have to go. Christmas eve at the In-laws. I miss Christmas Eve services. Preacher said he could use me as a.........donkey. ROFL
Prayers for a safe drive to all your Holiday celebrations. Enjoy yourselves for tomorrow is His Birthday!!!!!!
TMarshNope, not poking fun. Just sounds so.........like......perfect! LOL. I want to live in there. And I've had some of the best food at gas stations in rural Louzaner. Right Jeff? May not have known just what it was and might not have wanted to but, yum,yum!
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
How about the BBQ sandwhich and a sweet tea!!! I'm pretty hungry.
Well one more day, and the mess is all over. We went out yesterday to get some paint and L brackets. Man it was a mess. I try to get my shopping done soon, so I don't have to fight the rush. Plus its raining. No way you will catch me out today.
Well heres a shot of the other corner of the upper part of the layout. This is the side I was telling Sue about. I think the other backdrop looks good, and this one went down the drain. I think it might look better with more trees added. I wasn't going to add any foliage to that corner. Kinda leave it like it is. I also added a small looking tunnel. Have that old blasted out look. Well heres the shots.
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Heartland Division CB&QUh oh.... People are poking fun at our bait shop pizza. Actually, the best pizza in town is at the gas station
Nope, not poking fun. Just sounds so.........like......perfect! LOL. I want to live in there. And I've had some of the best food at gas stations in rural Louzaner. Right Jeff? May not have known just what it was and might not have wanted to but, yum,yum!
I went to Lowe's this morning and picked up the outdoor thermometer for my sister. It's a brass type that she mount to one of the posts on her porch and be able to see it from the kitchen window. I also picked up a 2 foot tall indoor/outdoor garden statue of St. Francis for my mother. She's a nut about that sort of thing.
Uh oh.... People are poking fun at our bait shop pizza. Actually, the best pizza in town is at the gas station.
Tom ... Thanks for posting the photo with the 3 yellowstones, the Mountatin, and the CB&Q coal hopper. Terrific!
Everybody............ Merry Christmas. It looks like we will begin our delayed Christmas trip to see familiy in Ohio and Michigan early Christmas morning. I will have little or no computer time for the next week or so.
pcarrellThe reason for this season is the birth of the Savior, Jesus
My point exactly. And many times it gets forgotten. That is why many times I get Scroogeful this ime of year. It doesn't last long though. Comes in spurts. Though I still like the presents
Bait and Pizza???? Must be a real small town.LOL
That many presents the garage won't close?
Did I mention the name Chopper?
Morning everyone, and a Very Merry Christmas to everyone. Or as some of us are prone to wishing each other:
FROLISCHE WEINACHTEN! (You have to imagine the Umlaut)
Cloudy and raining here, the Big One is due to move in tonight and all day tomorrow, with snow levels down to about 1500 feet in the mountains. Tommy phoned from Vancouver a couple of days ago, they're getting royally whacked up there, so I told him to forget coming down for Christmas, we'd do that when the weather gets better. Playing two Christmas Eve Masses tonight--hope I don't have to do them in Hip Boots or anything. Then a quiet Christmas Eve watching a couple of my favorite Christmas movies. I tend to go in for the ones made in the 'forties, so it'll be THE MAN WHO CAME TO DINNER and CHRISTMAS IN CONNECTICUT. Funny, charming movies and I always watch them this time of year.
Fergie: Welcome back! And yes, those two cats of mine are HUGE! They've been playing Godzilla with my On30 Christmas train around the tree. Lots of fun.
Rob: Ahah--"Ma's Place." That little devil is hard to find. I turned mine into an --ah--"Establishment" just outside of Sierra City that is very popular with loggers and miners. And the Mayor's son, LOL! It's a cute little kit, just made for kit-bashing. Have fun.
PC: No need to apologize for your statement, at least from MY end of the line. As Fr. Anthony reminded us last weekend at Mass: "Jesus is the reason for the Season." 'Nuff said.
Garry: Just for you, the Big Three Yellowstones plus a Mountain:
Again, a Very Merry Christmas to all. Prayers to those in need.
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!
pcarrellI can't wait to get out of this office today!
I can't wait to get out of this office today!
Ray, good that you didn't get what the weatherguessers were saying. Bet waiting for the UPS truck is almost as hard as (when we were kids) waiting for Christmas morning to come, so we could open up presents...
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Mornin' everyone and a Very Merry Christmas!
Luckily the prediction of freezing rain for last night didn't really amount to much. The forecast for today is a high of 42°F with showers this morning. Around 1/4" possible. The snow on the roof is melting at a pretty good rate and I will be turning on the electric deicers in a bit to help prevent ice dams.
About all I have to get done today is make up some baked squash to take to my sister's house for Christmas Dinner tomorrow. Tonight is the Christmas Eve service, then tomorrow morning, breakfast at my Son's House, then over to my sister's house for the "formal" toodoo.....
Also waiting on the UPS Truck to bring me my gift to myself.......
Looks like most of you are having a great Holiday so far! May your hearts be filled with joy!
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Good Morning, Zoe - I'll have a cup of coffee and glass of Ed's OJ for now, please. Need to look over the menu and see what strikes my fancy for breakfast food.
Dick, good to hear from you - and watch out about those branches, you hear? Good to hear you're getting closer on your layout arrangement. I should be as busy... Glad you had your generator (and I'll bet your kids and their families are, too).
Lee, obviously you have a CFO who knows her trainman, eh? That'll be fun to play with once the Super Chief arrives - and sounds like Dorothy is a super-shopper, getting it at that price! Either of those gas stations would be a great choice - I like the Bar Mills, too. Looking forward to seeing how your progress goes on it.There is a drive-in theater kit from Blair Line, but the photos in the catalog only show the back side (where the cars entrance usually is). Costs about $28 for the HO scale one.
Cat names and ice storms and chain saws, oh my! Amazing what I've learned about stuff in the Diner (including, for example, about generator buying tips).
Tom, that was funny about your naming Spooky. Guess MC cats are pretty furry, huh?
BC, stay warm up there, and hope your weather guessers are too high on their estimates of snow and ice amounts.
For those with (grand)kids who might find it of interest, I say today that NORAD will be tracking Santa's flight using Google Maps this year, so just point your browser to Google Maps this evening.[Ho, ho, ho...]
RT, Fergie, JR, good to see you Diners stopping by - any Christmas plans?
Looks to be an "All is calm..." day today at my office (though not very bright - clouds and some rain this a.m.). Supposed to get into the upper 40's F (so basically, it'll stay the same temp) today, and no forecast of a white Christmas in Cape G. Ah, well, beats having an inch of ice, right?
Jeff, the hedge around the park looks good. Maybe on that monument idea, you could have a fence around one in a town square (by the courthouse, if it's the county seat).That tree by your tower looks good, but where are the Christmas lights?
Hey, Todd - on that weathering, whatever works (2-year old, bristle or round brush...)!
Rob, on your wife's new shop, you could make that into Garry's Bait & Pizza Shop...
Demonwolf, sounds like a MRR Christmas for you - now, act surprised when you open them (or did you already do that in the garage?).
Inch, that double log cabin sounds interesting - I wonder, are Lincoln Logs the right scale? Do keep us advised once you find out something more on Jerry, and we'll keep him and Sallie in our
Need to wrap presents tonight (and set out the cookies and milk, natch). I'll likely pop by for a bit tomorrow, but I'll wish all you Diners a very Merry Christmas in case you're not in then.
Oh, and looks like I'm buying breakfast for the rest of the morning! Zoe, I'll have some waffles and a glass of milk, please, and see what the other DIners will have.
Christmas Eve Blessings,
Please take not of the following urgent announcement!
We now return you to our regularly scheduled post........
Good Morning!
So, Santa will be stopping by all those good little boys and girls houses tonight, huh?
What fun tomorrow morning holds for all those children!
The weather should hold out around here for the big red guy's arrival. Last night was a different story though. We had a pretty good ice storm. Messed things up good! I live 16 miles from my office, and it took me every bit of 2 1/2 hours to get home last night. I passed so many accidents and slide-offs that I lost count. My big old van is pretty good in the slick stuff though. It's good and heavy, so it takes a bit to get it sliding.
Oh, and thank you all for the dog names. I've shown them to my wife and she's thinking about them. Keep them coming if you have any more!
Hey, I'm going to take off for a bit, but I want to take just a second to remind everyone that there is more to this season then big jolly guy's in red suits and gift giving.
The reason for this season is the birth of the Savior, Jesus. If you think thats old fashoined or not for you, maybe you just don't believe in all that stuff, please, concider for just a moment that maybe there's more to it then you first thought. If you have any questions, or you'd just like to talk, no pressure at all, please, talk to someone, find out the answers to your questions, you can even Email me if you'd like using the forum link, but find out the answers to your questions. It's too important an issue to just let it slide.
OK, off my soapbox..............
OK, so I'm going to ride off into the sunset now. Be good all you boys and girls!
Mornin’ all. 2 eggs fried hard, bacon, hash browns, grit’s a biscuit, coffee and some of that famous OJ I’ve heard so much about.
Well it’s raining and it looks like Guessin’ Gus keeps raising the temps. Ye ha! Not feelin’ as upset about my family moving us out of the “Motherland” (Texas) today. Wait, my feelings will change as usual.
Rob- I can also see a gun shop, we had one called the Ramrod. Or a bait shop. Or perhaps a HOBBY SHOP!
Same around here Inch. Had to drive the dog around to look at lights. Some lights, but not near what there usually is. Ourselves included.
Well I thought I could be done with Springfield ’til after Christmas, but…..I should have pulled a Midas on this one and just replaced everything right off the bat. But the wife is the Assist Manager for the Elevator and I didn’t want it to look like I was taking advantage of the situation. But it’s gonna end up being that way and I’m not going to be able to charge that kind of labor in clear conscience. So in a sense I’m loosing money to keep from looking like I’m taking it. I’ll never be rich
Keep careful if you’re traveling today.
Oh and Lee- My wife fully supports my hobby, translates to- allows me to ”play“, but YOUR wife sure knows how to pick a gift. The robe was probably nice too.
Morning to you all!
I just woke up, and I thought I would tell you what I'm getting for Christmas tommorow.
I was wrong earlier when I said I had $275 left, I was sadly mistaken, I had $175. There's still more money. But my parents are, "Surprising" me. This morning when my mom went to work, she said that she couldn't get the garage door shut, so I'll have to watch the so nobody steals anything from there. Ican't get it closed either. I'll post after Christmas, so Merry Christmas!!!
Good Morning All,
A Merry Christmas to all in case I don't get back in soon. 28F and freezing rain this morning. Got down off the hill we're on and into the shop ok this morning but from the tracks a couple of others weren't so lucky though no damage seen other than some curb rubbin'. Supposed to stay like this through tomorrow with the temp rising so it's just rain.
Inch - if you hear any more on Jerry let us know please and I'll keep him and Sally in our prayers.
Dick - good to hear you got through the mess with the weather ok but please be more careful. I'm sure it was you who mentioned that tree work is among the most dangerous jobs. We got off with just snow til now, but my mom in N.S. had huge wind that knocked the power out for 12 hours.
Rob - if there's a crack in the foundation, I agree you need to get it checked pronto before the contractor disappears, and if need be get the building inspector to look at it. That's what we ended up having to do with the first contractor to get his attention when the walls were all messed up here.
Fergie - welcome back. Yes that extruded foam sheet can be a lifesaver on layout revisions. When I restart I plan on using 2' foam over 1/4" luan or panel with the wood there only to anchor screws. Did you get any of the extreme wind my Mom experienced south of you in Lockport? For that matter has Der or Luc been in lately?
Spent last evening at the museum beavering away on the new O gage again. It's starting to get that real O gage look with layers of track and overall busyness. Got all the loops working but have lots to do (need more bridges) before starting to landscape.
Well, gotta run - even more to do here in the shop. I'll try to check back in later. J.R.
Good Morning all and a VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Well We are just about ready for the "Big Day"! but will have to do some cleaning. The MESS is still under a work restriction as the 30" curves are slowly becoming a reality as I add new building techniques to my arsenal. Yes insulation foam is being used to "Expand" a mountain side and support track overhangs!
Dick: Very glad you came through the storm as I saw there are people from your neck of the woods who won't be able to return home for Christmas as power is still out. Got the Pics you sent and... WOW! Real nasty!!
Paul: A new 2-10-2 for the layout you must be ecstatic! hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoy mine! Hope you and yours have a quiet and joyous time this year!
Jeff: Sorry I likes the fence! though it is your railroad so enjoy! Though i will be interested to see the end result as i may have an application for a hedge or two or three... A thermometer, mmmm, the way the temps have been here as of late, Ignorance is bliss. been going through a heap of wood keeping the place warm.
Lee: Hope you're off so you can enjoy your time with family. Have one on me.
Tom: Hope the "Little Guy" doesn't stalk! My She's huge!! Hopefully your Z-6 can handle her
Well here's hoing you all have a Very Happy and safe Christmas.
Fergie
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If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007
Morning, an irish coffee please Zoe
Haven't had any luck getting ahold of Sally so still don't know much on JERRY other than he went in the nursing home last Fri. A friend of ours works there and I'll talk to her this evening.
DICK..... good to hear you back and that ya'll survived the ice storm with no major damage.
The Christmas spirit seems to lacking in this area this year. When ever we get into towns round here at night, we always ride around some looking at the lights. There are very few put up this year. Thanks to the economy [and high electric rates], folks are either out of work from closings, layoffs, or their worried about being laid off. Even our boy [Clyde] that works in the oil fields here is worried with crude prices so low they've begun shutting down wells, due to costs and only pumping enough to hold their leases.
Enough on that, I have been getting in some layout time. I gave up on building handrails for the foot bridge and am going to use store bought. I've got some around here, but haven't found which box their in. Also trying to figure out a good way to build a small double log cabin for the mill office n general store.
Best gets moving, got some chores need doing before our soggy trip south. The way the weather guessers talking, it'll be rain down and snow home, fun, fun, fun. Thoughts for tose in need and hope ya'll has a gooden
Good morning all,
Rob, one of the local clubs has a drive-in movie theater from Walther’s comes complete with a flat screen TV and DVD player hook-ups. I think it even comes with Three Stooges movies for around $500. There is another club using an older small portable TV hidden in the back drop. I’ll ask my friend if he can get pictures of their set up for you.
Well I was impressed with the invoice for the Super Chief 8 amp. Dorothy ordered it from Linchfield Station.com. Power supply, starter set, and shipping is $339.00. She wanted to order it sooner, but the price has been falling every week so she waited until the last minute. Walther’s wanted $509.97 plus shipping for the Super Empire Builder 5 amp.
GOOD MORNING and a MERRY CHRISTMAS and all that. We are going to have some rain today with a high of 3C. Tomorrow will be a sun/cloud mix with a bit of snow in the forecast. The high tomorrow will be -2C then oddness for the weekend.
I woke up this morning with cars doing the spinning tires routine and people cursing up a blue streak... oh, just wonderful, I'm thinking --- as if the spinning tires wasn't enough we have to hear the editorializing on the fact that their car isn't going where they want it to go. It isn't the words it's the yelling and barking they are doing first thing in the morning---grumble grouch. Isn't it wonderful? Oh a 'Spring' is springing about---I hope he isn't going to try headbutting the laptop screen now---he just did---
Be safe on your travels considering---
Any crack would send me to a building inspector right off---especially that type---
Any argument carried far enough will end up in Semantics--Hartz's law of rhetoric Emerald. Leemer and Southern The route of the Sceptre Express Barry
I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...
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Today: Rain. High near 44. Breezy, with a south wind between 17 and 24 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight: Rain showers likely before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers. Cloudy, with a low around 25. Windy, with a west wind between 25 and 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Christmas Day: A slight chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 29. Breezy, with a west wind 20 to 23 mph decreasing to between 6 and 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Good morning. It's 68, cloudy and very wet out here by the lake. The high today should be around the low 70's and there's a chance of thunderstorms. Worked on the park a bit yesterday to see how it would look with hedges instead of fences and I must say that I like the look of the hedges a lot better. They also look a lot better than the existing lichen borders which I have never really liked. I'll be going to Lowe's later today to pick a Christmas present for my sister. She's been wanting to get an outdoor thermometer for the porch and it has to be one that she can see from the kitchen window. I know which one she wants so I'm going to grab it and surprise her with it tomorrow. Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 12/24/2008 Wind Chill: 69°F Humidity: 88% Dew Point: 65°F So Far Today High: 69°F Low: 68°F Rain: 0.02" Rain Rate: 0.00"/h Gust: 25mph SSW Today High: 72 Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph in the morning becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 50 percent. Tonight Low: 52 Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Christmas Day High: 70 Mostly cloudy with a 20 percent chance of showers. Highs around 70. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
Cederstrand***Jeffrey, you just can't leave well enough alone...always changing stuff...what's wrong with that white picket fence? I thought it was great when you added it, but of course it's your layout.