What is this, food, war,god,sick people,etc,etc,what does it have to do with train?
TNX for the tips guys! Now I can do some reading up on them...
I'll have a Kona dk roast with a cinnamon stick with it please.
The house had a few people in it this aft. Only 40. My wife was having a delayed birthday as most of the relatives couldn't make it until now. Therefore we were sort of swamped...
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...
http://modeltrainswithmusic.blogspot.ca/
howmusOh, I almost forgot. I got my lights up.......
Oh, I almost forgot. I got my lights up.......
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
Evening everyone!
Flo I'll have a tuna sub with American cheese, Onions, Letuce, some Hot Peppers, and extra mayo. No! No tomatoes. Nice hot cup of decafe in a R&GV Museum Mug.
Just got back home from the RIT show this afternoon. After church today they hung the Greens. Don't know what they did to deserve it though...??? Told that to one of the Boy Scout Leaders and he said "Huh, what do you mean???" Then broke out in a big laugh.... Told it to another retired old Music Teacher and before I could add the punch line, he said, "Oh what did they do?!"
Lee he told me that it has something to do with the alkaline soil out in the South West opposed to the Acid soils in the East. The wheels out West should be more of an orange colored rust and dark brown rust in the East.
December 7, 1941, a "Day That Will Live in Infamy!" The NYC had planned on introducing the latest incarnation of the Empire Express on that day with massive newes coverage and brewha, but all the news was about Pearl Harbor. Can't argue with that! The only reason I know that little tid bit of History (the NYC thing) is that the Rochester and Genesee Valley RR Museum owns those 9 cars. They are currently being rebuilt and will be once again soon be used for excursion service. Riding in one of them does make you think about that day in 1941...........
Paul, hope Mary Ann will do well with the dialysis. You are both in my prayers!
Oooooo! Top of the page. All late night snacks are on me folks. Party Hearty!
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Hello ......
I've not seen some of the regulars lately such as Dick, Inch, and Ed........ I hope they are OK.
We'll continue thoughts and prayers for Paul and Mary Ann.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Well, the end to another busy day. I woke up to do an in depth refreher study on Revelation chapter 13 (the 666 chapter), then I went to teach on it. Once class was over I came home to spend the day working on the deck in the back yard. After a hot bath to soak the tired muscles and drink a cup of Hazelnut Cream Coffee I'm finally getting to sit down and catch up with you all. I can't wait to go back to work tomorrow and get a break from this Hunny Do list!
Prayers for all those in need......like Mary Ann!
Duke
"Don't take a wooden nickel,because it isn't worth a dime" by my Dad
"There are only 3 things you need out of life:A gentle grade,the wind in your face,and cinders in your hair.....But keep an eye on the water glass!" Jack Evans
Good afternoon, All. I will have a RBF (root beer float), please, Chloe.
Paul, Sounds like MaryAnn is doing better. I am sure that she is anxious to get home. Congrats on becoming computer literate.
I finished putting the ground goop in the riverbed. Larry and I usually place the rocks together. Two sets of eyes are sure helpful. When it drys I will get some photos. The next step will be the water. Larry spray painted some german status that I plan to use for my brush on the river bank.
Lunchtime, Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Packers#1blownout cylinder Was there ever a book on 'Doolittle's Raiders'? It would be nice if there was one... There's several I know of. I did a project on them last year and had to find some. There's: Thrity Seconds Over Tokyo The Doolittle Raid Lt. Bill Farrow: Doolittle Raider
blownout cylinder Was there ever a book on 'Doolittle's Raiders'? It would be nice if there was one...
Was there ever a book on 'Doolittle's Raiders'? It would be nice if there was one...
There's several I know of. I did a project on them last year and had to find some. There's:
Thrity Seconds Over Tokyo
The Doolittle Raid
Lt. Bill Farrow: Doolittle Raider
Thrity Seconds Over Tokyo by Leutinant Ted w. Lawson, pilot of plane #6 (I think), in which he describes everything from training, to the take offs, to bombing, to escape, to evading the JKapanese. His plane crash-landed at sea while trying to be landed on the beach (engines suddenly quit). Lawson was catapulted through the windshield, eventually had to have his leg amputated (he cut it clean to the bone), his biceps had been falling out of his arm, all sorts of nasty stuff.
The Doolittle Raid by C.V. Glines, which describes the whole thing.
Lt. Bill Farrow: Doolittle Raider written by a historian from a South Carolina University, which describes Bill's life early on, his enlistment in the military, his getting involved with the doolittle raid, and him being imprisoned and eventually "executed" (murdered).
There's probably plenty others. I am a HUGE nut about this raid.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
It is still morning, so I will have coffee with my hashbrowns and eggs, please.
JimRCGMO gear-jammer Jim, I hadn't thought of a rafter, there might not be enough water flow for that. Now you have me thinking. Did I do that, Sue? (and no, that's not my Brittany impersonation...)
gear-jammer Jim, I hadn't thought of a rafter, there might not be enough water flow for that. Now you have me thinking.
Jim, I hadn't thought of a rafter, there might not be enough water flow for that. Now you have me thinking.
What? Make me think?
Sue
in a Pearl Harbor commemorative mug, please & thanks.
***Jeffrey, with or without your corrective glasses, you did a dang nice job on the detailing.
***Lee, that's a funny thing to happen in a grocery store. At least the guy was on "our side".
Couldn't figure out which version of the phone wiring to use, so have not finished the jacks yet. Going to stack all the leftover tiles and use it for a small room downstairs (between the train room and a bathroom). Waste not, want not. Still debating what to do with the train room floor that won't cost much?
Having gravel brought in for our muddy driveway tomorrow. Then a months worth of hay delivery. Going to call the contractor tonight and press him to finish this up. It's been about a week sinse he was last here.
Healing thoughts to those in need.
Rob
As Jeff said, "The Doolittle Raid" is available on Amazon.com. There's also a film called "Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo" that is a pretty interesting movie about the preparations for the raid. It came out in the early 'forties and starred Spencer Tracy. Worth catching at least once, IMO.
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!
blownout cylinderWas there ever a book on 'Doolittle's Raiders'? It would be nice if there was one...
I will take some hot cococa for now. Its a COOOOOOOOOOOOLD day!!!!!
Temp as of right now (10:50am) is 22 and wind chill 9. Man O' Man thats cold.
Didn't do very much on the layout this weekend. I will do some more to it Tuesday. I did add some pictures to the WPF. I am trying to finish up the upper part of the layout. I am going to focus more on the lower part.
Not much planned today. I know I will watch The Real Americas Team....... The Steelers!!! Temps for the game are, 21 deg, and windchill 7. Poor Dallas. The paper said they practiced in 50 deg temp. How is that even close?
Well everybody stay warm, and have a good day.
Robby
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Good Morning all...Its sunny and a frosty 15 here on Pearl street...I'll have Biscuits and Gravey,Fried apples and just sit the coffee pot down Please...Thank you...Sallie and I just finnished watching Sunday Morning on CBS They didn't do any thing on Pearl Harbor....Pearl Harbor is something that We as a Nation can not afford to forget...
I got a skin coat of plaster on one of the two "hills" I'm working on...Still havn't decided about paint job on GP 30...Biding on a couple of 50 foot flats with 2 24 foot trailers If I get them that would give me $ Piggy Back cars for my pig train which is about all my little railroad can handle..I plan to run it as a run thru from IC as my road wouldn't be large enough to have a pig train of its own..
Der John...I would guess your Track problems are from salt air I didn't know you were that close to the Ocean..I wonder if a light coat of Clipper oil might help?
Paul and Mary Ann....You both are in my thoughts and prayers...
Jeff...Nice decal work...
You all have a Great Sunday....Jerry
Yes, we all must remember Pearl harbor. I just relized that it was the day today 9of course, i don't really pay attention to the date on the weekends). That was a dark day for America, but Jimmy Doolittle and his raiders got 'em back for it. May the 6 airmen who died on that raid be remembered forever.2 died while bailing out, 3 were "executed"(read murdered) by the Japanese, and one died in prison. one of the boys who was "executed" was from Darlington, SC. My nieghbor was at Pearl Harbor when the Japenese attacked it.
A snowy good morning to all today. We are having snowsqualls--pesky things, oh well.
I woke up to a 'spring' who had to come up to my side of the bed to headbutt me. Then he tore off into the tr. rm. Guess what I saw on the floor--he moved two presents into the room and tried to stuff them under my chair!! Sneaky fellow!
Paul; We'll pray for her as well. Take care-both of you.
I'm going to try my so-called hand at weathering...
Hi Der- I know you know better, but what kind of track? Nickel-silver? or steel?
Blessings and prayers for all.
Flip
LSWrrWearing the uniform home does have its “problems”: I stopped on my way home to pick up a loaf of bread and a gallon of milk; fortunately I was wearing my work uniform, I was approached by a fellow shopper he was over 6ft tall weighed about 300lbs he had a leather jacket and all the distinctive clothing of a biker but his hat and jacket were covered in MIA-POW patches and buttons. He approached me with the attitude that I was about to die and asked me if I was currently serving on Active Duty. My best defense was to hold my bread and milk between us and I responded yes. This guy lunged at me and gave me bear hug, lifting me off my feet, set my feet back on the ground and thanked me for serving. That was cool and all, but in the process he managed to crush my bread, pop my gallon of milk and knock over a table of deserts that were on sale.
It’s amazing what you learn from just wearing a military uniform home from work. I can’t tell you how many times I get stopped by Veterans some thank me for serving and some want to share their experiences.
U.S Coast Guard at Pearl Harbor;
Some of you may know this story: on or about 05 & 06 DEC 1941 one of the Coast Guard Cutters stationed at Pearl Harbor was underway conducting weapons training. The Captain was very disappointed at his crews speed when switching from normal running to GQ. Once the CGC moored up (near the base power plant) the Captain cancelled liberty until the crew could show improvement. On the morning of 07DEC41 the crew was hauling ammo to the gun mounts, making the guns ready then hauling everything back below decks (I’ve had to run this drill before and normally it takes 12 hours before the Captain decides you had enough). Anyway when the bombs started falling one of the Japanese objectives was to destroy the base power plant, it never happened because the crew on the CGC only had to run the bolt home on their guns to make a proper defense.
Wearing the uniform home does have its “problems”:
I stopped on my way home to pick up a loaf of bread and a gallon of milk; fortunately I was wearing my work uniform, I was approached by a fellow shopper he was over 6ft tall weighed about 300lbs he had a leather jacket and all the distinctive clothing of a biker but his hat and jacket were covered in MIA-POW patches and buttons. He approached me with the attitude that I was about to die and asked me if I was currently serving on Active Duty. My best defense was to hold my bread and milk between us and I responded yes. This guy lunged at me and gave me bear hug, lifting me off my feet, set my feet back on the ground and thanked me for serving. That was cool and all, but in the process he managed to crush my bread, pop my gallon of milk and knock over a table of deserts that were on sale.
Lee
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Good morning all,
Ray, your friend is absolutely correct on the rusty wheels. Even in local conditions I see wheels rust at different rates. In Cleveland there are several hundred hopper cars and gondolas for local service only with a BLT date in the 1950’s and 1960’s. These cars never leave the metro area; they haul scrap steel/ taconite between the stamping plants/docks to the blast furnace. Those wheels are a nice bright rust color. The mainline cars are typically black since they get serviced more often.
Good morning.It's 36 and clear with some haze. High is expected to be around 60 and it will be partly cloudy.I got some decal work done yesterday on the SDP40F's. The Amtrak name and logo were removed and the L&A logo was added on the side of the cab of each unit. There are still several more units to decal and I'll get to them eventually.Today's Weather for:Sundown, LA 71446-6114 12/7/2008Wind Chill: 36°FHumidity: 94%Dew Point: 34°FSo Far TodayHigh: 38°FLow: 35°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 3mph NNEToday High: 60 Partly cloudy. Highs around 60. East winds 5 to 10 mph.Tonight Low: 38 Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 30s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
LEST WE FORGET!
Sunday, December 7th, 1941
Lest We forget...
December 7, 1941
Good Morning from Tipton IN !
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Chamomile tea, please & thanks. Guess I should have taken a sleeping pill tonight.
***Paul, sending healing thoughts Mary Ann's way. That must be very worrisome for both of you. Sure hope the Docs can figure out something more to do for her.
Paul... I am very, very sad to learn about Mary Ann's kidney problem. That is bad news. Prayers for her.
Evening Gang: I haven't been in for a few days. Mary Ann is in the hospital. Her kidneys have not been working well and she is now undergoing dialisis. I'll have to check the spelling on that. Any she is doing well and taking to the dialisis without a problem.
Ryan I hope that your wife gets to feeling better soon.
Last night I spent at the hospital and did not sleep except for a few minutes at a time. This morning I came home for a few hours to get some rest but took care of cohres instead. At 3pm I finally had to come home and do some time in bed. I woke up about 8pm and took Daisy the dog out and rounded up the kittens to put them in the house for the night. Right now it's almost midnight and I should be hitting the sack. Daisy really missis me and Mary Ann. Mary Ann should be coming home next week as soon as they arrange a chair at the clinic in Weatherford for her.
I'll try and get back in tomorrow. My best to all and prayers to all those needing them.
Good Night All