I must've missed something. Is Thanksgiving on the 25th or on the final Thursday of Nov. or...?
Being up here one sorta loses something in the mix...
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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Jim
strange that as it's up when I look anyone else cant see it ? let me know and I'll repost
Jim; benchracers is/was a term used to 'label' people quite heavily into hot rods and such.
A friend of mine rebuilds/restores musclecars from the 60's-70's and various drag cars from the same era...
There seems to be quite a few rubberburners down our way...
Evening, Chloe - just a cup of hot cocoa, please.
Ray, I'm debating about going by our LHS (in-town) on Friday OR Saturday (even though I have a 20 percent off coupon from them for those days), and it's not even anywhere near any mall (neither the big enclosed one nor any of the big strip malls in the area)! I'm with you about laying low on that Friday or Saturday of the year.
howmus I then usually roll over and take about a 5 hour nap! Ah, retirement is great!
Sawyer, sounds like some good planning on your part. When can we expect a picture of the plan? (Hint, hint...)
Jeff, were you ever a farmer? I know they get up around 4 (or 5) a.m. sometimes, but I thought that or night shift people who were still working, were the only people up about then.
Aw, Gav - your photo of PC's big win didn't show up. Shoot! As for 4 a.m. being 'the quiet time,' have you ever seen the Friday after Thanksgiving in the States? Not very quiet at all...
As for the street racers, I usually sleep pretty soundly, so I must be missing them if they're around my neighborhood.
Uh, Blownout Cylinder - explain benchracers for me, haven't heard of them around here yet, either. (I have heard about street racers (and not too far away, and have seen some tire/rubber marks a little bit away from my place).
I'll get back to my cocoa and sit for a bit. Might go for some of Robby's birthday cake, since there's a little left. Ah, Chloe, I see I have the dessert, late night and early breakfast tab, apparently. Well, let me know in the morning what the total runs, please.
Blessings and a good night's rest,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
If all goes well, I could start “cutting metal” as early as tomorrow. I’ve just about everything on hand, and have figured out end runs around certain materials shortages. Wish me luck!
Good evening... (didn't Alfred Hitchcock use this line?)
Gav, since the bags were in the luggage hold, it's good that the airlines didn't have their trained gorilla crew unloading your bags
And will you be able to fit in a LHS trip on the way back from your dentist visit?
But I follow the five-second rule on food, too.
Paul, I think Lee must be below, checking the chart! Last I saw of Fergie he was taking home a very nice model of a yard light…and since he told us of a certain embargo, I won’t mention the construction material.
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
Evening Gang: Not much doing today. I went out to Clark Gardens today to pick up some posters for the Christmas festival. When I go there they were working on the light tree at the front entrance. I spent about 3hrs helping them on it. It's about 20ft using the flag pole for the sujpport. A nice small project since the one we did at Six Flags was 250ft high.
I got the latest monthly sale catalogue from Walthers today. They are bring out taper side ore cars like the old Roundhouse cars that I've been searching for. The cars will be in 12 packs for $169 a set. I have to keep on the good side of the folks out at Clark Gardens since they will order stuff for me at cost. I guess I'll still look for the old Roundhouse cars if I can get a good price.
Rob a very happy birthday to you. That does sound like a pretty price for that heat pump. There has to be a less expensive way.
Der that container crain is beautifull. I see the inspection boat at the dock wall. It seems to be empty. Did Lee and Fergie fall in?
Well I am going to hit the sack.
Good Night All
find the benchracers...
Around here they tend to take the cars away. then they find the concession roads heeheehee.
sleeper33 4am still up then we call it the quiet time ah bliss is 4 am all is well with the world at that time
4am
still up then we call it the quiet time
ah bliss is 4 am all is well with the world at that time
Until the drag race down the street breaks it up. No rest for the street racers, lol. Might have PC's wife's camaro in that, lol.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
4AM!?!? Oh well. Considering that some pundits are not expecting big sales (ahem)...
once again PC. wins the diners seasonal pie eating contest
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jeffrey-wimberly 4 am? That's about what time I usually get up.
Sometimes my cats wake me up about that time, but only if that guy with the chain saw at night scares them......... I then usually roll over and take about a 5 hour nap! Ah, retirement is great!
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
4 am? That's about what time I usually get up.
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howmus Jim......... 4AM?????????? Like in the morning??? I make it a point every year to avoid shopping anywhere the day after Thanksgiving. If I am out of something, it will just have to wait. 4AM?????
Jim......... 4AM?????????? Like in the morning??? I make it a point every year to avoid shopping anywhere the day after Thanksgiving. If I am out of something, it will just have to wait. 4AM?????
I'm with you! I'll pay to NOT have to get up at that hour!
If I'm not to late, might I say HAPY BIRTHDAY ROBBY, THE WEATHERING MASTER!!!
Well, I've gotten it so that I need to buy zero switches for my layout now, added one industry, and got the small town pretty much planned out.
Evenin' all!
Hey Flo, is that pecan pie on the shelf??? Sneak me a piece of that and a cup of decaf if you would.
Had my visit with the doctor today and even though my total cholesterol is within the normal range because I am Diabetic (Diet controlled) he wants it lower. So I am now officially old and have been put on a statin drug (Not sure which one as I can't read his writing...) to help keep it in line and lower the LDL level which are higher than he wanted.
Jeffrey I like your new industry. What will manufacturers think of next. Cool idea!
OK, Back to cleaning!
Thanks for all of the cake guys!!! Well lets see, mostly just sat around the house, and went to the hobby store. Just got some scenic stuff. Since the sale there was going to be Fri, and Sat. The lady let me have the 15% off today. Saved me about $3.00. Hey its money saved.
ON THE OTHER HAND!!!
The heat guy came today. He was talking about putting up a heat pump in the attic. Total...............$6,200.
The wife will call and see if they dont have a cheaper system. Also see about ther finance. I hope its not to much for that much. I'm not paying another car payment for heat. We already have 2 of them (cars).
Well its cold, and night time. I guess a few more hours and its bed time.
Everybody have a good night
"Rust, whats not to love?"
JimRCGMO PC, can you smell the pumpkin PIE yet? (That'll perk up PC's ears...)
PC, can you smell the pumpkin PIE yet? (That'll perk up PC's ears...)
Nope! Can't smell 'em when they're in my belly!
Evening. Been working on the layout again today. Here's some sights.
Good evening... (didn't Alfred Hitchcock use this line?)... Gents and ladies...
I'll go for a mulled cider and some Punpkin pie please....
Jim; we put this on and left it to dry overnight then put it on the tree. Said tree is a 7 1/2 foot tree we got from Sears a few years ago. It has a diameter of 50" so it doesn't jiggle much when Spring scoots up it...
Phil... just watch the benchracers, They'll be looking to put in HUGE engines next...
Sometimes our Goodwill store amazes me. I just picked up a McIntosh tube amp that still works. Can't find the model number on the back though. And all for 7.29...
EVENING GANG
Well here i am again lookin foreward to a nice cuppa
well not much happening at mo but will bee interesting later
Jim god man I was bricking it till I could look in the bag If anything was damaged I woulda gone ape!
oh well I'll be at the counter if anybody wants me
Aw, doggone it. It weren't me. Do you think Vinnie would let me live if he even thought it was me? Give it a rest, guys. Get a burger or pie and chew on that. lol
Flip aka Fla. Phil
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Good morning, Zoe, just a root beer float, please. Thanks! Sorry I missed the pie fight last night, but from the looks of the Diner, PC must've found all the bits and pieces, eh?
Colby, enjoy your trip on the KC135 - I recall when they first started using them. Will you get to take a peek over the boom operator's shoulder? Well, even if you don't, have fun.
Three coats of paint, eh Sawyer? I might even have guessed more than that many would be needed.
Jeff, I think I've done that kind of troubleshooting at times, until I remember the KISS principle. Then like you said, I find it was something much less complex causing the difficulty.
Looks like we've started one of our [ditto] trees again, for Ryan's pics from the Smokey Mountain RR.
Ray - 19 and 20 pound cats? That might be as big as Tom's Maine Coon cats!
Blowout Cylinder, sounds like some CA would be good for the tree ornaments - unless it was still wet and Spring decided to hop up the tree... But at least that should keep the ornaments on the tree. I hope it's a tree you keep for next year, or you'd have a time of it getting the ornaments off the tree after New Year's.
JR, actually I don't think I've directly mentioned it to my daughter, for some of the reasons you mentioned. I'm glad I have them in the same town now, vs. 2 to 3 hours drive away when she was in college.
Morgan, hang in there, since you'll have some time over Thanksgiving and the long weekend. Maybe you can get some things going on the MRR then.
Gav, since the bags were in the luggage hold, it's good that the airlines didn't have their trained gorilla crew unloading your bags (since I saw that your engines looked to be intact and unscathed...).
sleeper33now theres a shocker!!!!!!!!
And DerJohn, thanks for reminding us that it's Robby's today!
Robby, I wasn't sure how many candles to put on it, and Zoe said there's a fire code if we put too many on our cakes in here. Hope you had a great day! (I intended to bring it in earlier, but (pardon the pun, Garry) it has been a madhouse today at work... (lunch? what lunch?)
DerJohn, thanks for the tips on the roast. I think I've probably broken a few of those in the past, though. But I follow the five-second rule on food, too. That is one impressive crane, there! And will you be able to fit in a LHS trip on the way back from your dentist visit?
It was cold enough (33 F, with wind chill of 26 F) this morning, but I was glad to see that there wasn't frost on the car windshield today. A little bit warmer this afternoon, at least.
RT, I'm guessing that the bosses aren't in to w**k until 7, so they want you to talk to them (rather than someone coming off of night shift, who might be very tired and "forget" to notify them...). Are you taking a 'well' day (and maybe some MRR'ing), or are you down with some cold/flu/other bug?
A couple of our local stores are going to open Friday morning at 4-oh-my-goodness!-a.m. for their sales. Sorry, folks, my clock doesn't have that time on it (that I know of).I plan on sleeping in that day, if at all possible.
Hectic City here today, and I'm ready to head for home. I'd rather not see anyone for a couple of days, but will have to come back in tomorrow to w**k, alas.At least Friday is mine for MRR'ing!
Blessings on your evening,
Robby P.Oh, and at least gas has gone down to fuel that beast up.
It's still cheaper to run then the van. That van can make mincemeat of a paycheck!
SilverSpikeIs it just me or did the Insert Smiley icons box get way smaller? <<< rubbing eyes >>>
Yeah, it got smaller. It's about 4.5 x 4.5 inches for me.
Looks real good. Old buddy of mine in NC had one. It was red. He had it built up to run 6 secs in the 1/8 mile. He would rattle the whole house each time he came by, and yeah it was street legal.
I know its the wifes, but hey its a great looking car!! Oh, and at least gas has gone down to fuel that beast up.
Well, as promised, here's some pics of the wife's new toy.
It's got some minor rust bubbles under the paint, but overall it's pretty solid.
The other side looks just as good, except for this (someone hit it yesterday in the parking lot, but they're going to fix it)...........
Not bad for 9 bills, huh?
(And she gets rubber too!)
Happy Birthday Robby!
Is it just me or did the Insert Smiley icons box get way smaller? <<< rubbing eyes >>>
So I missed the pie fight eh!
Making my Pumpkin Cheesecake tonight in getting ready for the big Turkey Day!
I just about finished up reading the Great Model Railroads 2009 issue and I got a few good "take aways" from this one. I especially liked the idea of making a schematic (pp. 112 - 113) and attaching it to the fascia that Bill and Mary Miller do on their Colorado & Southern Ohio Creek Extension On3 and On2 1/2 layout.
I just started making one of my own using similar techniques that they explained in the article with using Excel spreadsheets. Here is my first attempt for the Asheville Yard area on my PD layout.
Thoughts and prayers to all in need, sickness and recovery!
Have a Happy and Safe Thanksgiving!
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Good Morning all...Its sunny and 35 here...I'll have a Windy City Dog,Onion Rings and a diet Coke please...thank you.....I got a email from guy in Ebay deal for a couple of trailers He got them back they had lost label in St. Louis...Said He remailed them so I should get them this week...started work on a very old Atlas GP 30 hadn't messed with since I got it about a year ago I was surprised after oil and some run in time it runs pretty good...No couplers so gonna work on that today...Its Santa Fe and I may use Jeff's idea and do a patch job for the IC...
Robby...Happy Birthday...Hope its a great one...
You all have a good one...Jerry
I said simtown because in that game, every builing looked like it's product. (burger stand looked like a burger)
Vincent
Wants: 1. high-quality, sound equipped, SD40-2s, C636s, C30-7s, and F-units in BN. As for ones that don't cost an arm and a leg, that's out of the question....
2. An end to the limited-production and other crap that makes models harder to get and more expensive.