Philip - That's GREAT NEWS! You never know how you're being set up to be used for a higher purpose. You & your friend will be in my prayers.
Jeffrey, if your camera is being delivered by the same guys who shipped my last UPS package, you can expect it some time around mid-Spring. Not that I'm bitter...
j
"I am lapidary but not eristic when I use big words." - William F. Buckley
I haven't been sleeping. I'm afraid I'll dream I'm in a coma and then wake up unconscious. -Stephen Wright
pcarrell/Phillip, thanks for the pie! and how could one miss the entire diner doing the "Wave" but instead of standing up they all fell down!!!
jeffrey-wimberlyI'm thinking it must have come loose from the side of the socket the other wire had come off of, so I test it not realizing that that the tip one finger is touching the metal part of the test probe. There was power there all right! Now I had a good reason to comb my hair as well as reopen the door to the hallway.
Don't feel bad! I think I could probably fill a thread just with the horror stories of DIY mishaps! My father and I joke that we are te reason they have the disclaimer "To avoid fire, shock, and death..." on everything!!! As both of us can attest, the only thing we've avoided is death, just barely!!!
Have a good one all!
God bless until we can break bread together once again!
Sam
May He bless you, guide you, and keep you safe on your journey through life!
I Model the New Hope & Ivyland RR (Bucks County, PA)
Good morning, Chloe. Coffee and a cinnamon roll please.
I will wait until late morning to see if my WS Realistic water came in at my LHS. If so I guess I need an extra trip to town. I have 6 layers and still pouring. The stream bed is about 3 feet long so the extra thin pours are using a lot of material. I have been going a week between pours, but the latest pours seem to get hard quicker.
Later,
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Good Afternoon all...Its sunny and 20 here...I'll have a windy city Hot Dawg drag it thru the garden,onion Rings and a diet Coke please...Thank You...I got good new this morning looks like visiting nurse will only have to come for another week!..I am all healed on one side and didn't have to have any dressings at all other side just a small one...
I got some more work done on mine kitbash this week-end my son is going to get layout work bench and computer set in bedroom and they are bringing my hospital bed monday..
Train Man Sam...Welcome to the diner ...hope you can join us often...
PC..You never know when someone will be put into your life to help..You both are in my prayers...
You all have a good one...Jerry
Morning all from Sunny(again!)Cal.
Well, the official word is out--we're at 49% of our snowpack for the year and if nothing else moves in until Spring, we'll officially be in a 3rd stage Drought condition for the second year going. The only saving grace is that it's still really COLD in the Sierra, so it's at least preventing an early runoff. There's a rumor afoot that our Pacific Ocan High Pressure system might break up next week and open some kind of storm door, but I've become pretty immune to those predictions. So far, almost every Major Storm that's supposed to have hit us this year has piddled out the minute it hits the Coast.
Interesting news on the School Front: That girls school that is going to close in June has recieved some unexpected help from the Diocese--our Bishop has come out publicly and said that every effort will be made to keep it open. The school--Loretto--is not a Dioscesan high school, it's run by a private order--the Sisters of St. Mary--whose home base is in Chicago. Whether this means transferring the high school TO the Sacramento Diocese or not, is kind of up in the air, but at least it's a start.
PC: Prayers to you for both a complete recovery, and the help you're offering to a friend. After having read your thoughtful comments over the past years, I think that if ANYONE can help him, it'll be you, my friend. And the fact that he may be a fellow model railroader might just be the key to helping him toward recovery. I'm a firm believer in the fact that when God closes a door, it's only to open a window.
Sue: Wise decision to wait 48 hours between pours on that WS Water. I did that on Bullard's Bar, and it's lasted seven years so far with nary a problem. Let's see some photos of that creek as you progress, huh? Your work always inspires me.
Well, the longer I have Remington, the more I think he's 'channeling' my late and sorely missed Lowell. Little things he does--a look, a stance, a chirp--just little things that were kind of 'peculiar' to that little gray Maine Coon. Common 'cat' things, but also little variations that were Lowell's alone. Anyway, he's sure becoming a buddy. And it looks as if Wiezl's here to stay for an extended period, so there's no end of entertainment running around the house--often at full gallop! And how can a 7-pound furball sound like a herd of buffalo running up and down the hall. Whew!
Well, haven't heard from Sunset yet about the Z-6, but the ads are all over the MR magazines, so hopefully it will be SOON! (he said, salivating).
Nice day today, so I'll be in the garage tinkering.
Best to all, prayers to those in need.
Tom
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Afternoon Gang: Just a quick up date. Mary Ann is in the hospital again. The doctor thought she had pnuemonia but it turned out to be a blood clot in her lungs. She is getting blood thinners and the doc says she maybe going home Sunday. Anyway she's doing well but is getting real tired of the hospital and people coming in and pocking and proding all the time.
PC; I see that you and yours are having some problems. I hope that everything is all right soon.
I need to get on now.
My best to everyone and prayers to those needing.
Paul
Afternoon all, Zoe can I get some of those spareribs, an irish coffee and a piece of that peach pie please.
Welcome to the Diner SAM. Hope you enjoy your visits here.
PC,,,,,praying for the best for you and your new friend.
PAUL,,,, we'll keep you n Mary Ann in our prayers too.
Haven't felt much like doing anything on the layout since Wed. my Doc appointment was disappointing. Can't get in till 2-23 to see the specialist, and trying to live about half sick from the pains meds has bout got me down. Doc did change those and I'll start them tonight, so guess I'll see how things for a few days.
Well I best get the daily stove cleanin done so I can stretch out for a bit. Thoughts for those in need n hope ya'll has a gooden
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***Tom, that buffalo remark had me laughing. Our "Millie" (only indoor cat here) is a light weight too and sounds like a rock slide coming down the stairs. Add one of her springy toys and it's more like Mount Saint Helens erupting.
***Terry, great of you to volunteer. Breaks our hearts just to think of all the neglected & misstreated animals out there.
***Jeffrey, can you run your trains now with just a touch of your finger?
To all of you who are ill, including spouses & friends, sending healing thoughts your way. Seems to be a rough patch these days.
Wife picked up some tooth cement stuff to pack the huge hole until the dentist can see her. I think she should have got to his office and waited for an opening. Crossing my fingers it doesn't make her too ill over the weekend.
Picked up a new generator from the local Ace. They are horse people like ourselves and beat the big box stores price, so we're ready for whatever Mother Nature throws at us next week. Also got the FIL's little old generator running, but it is only good for running heat lamps in the IG (Italian Greyhoud) condo & the well house, not for powering the well pump which is 220. Will finish our storm prep Sunday...that way nothing will happen.
Not much else to report on.
Rob
inch53Haven't felt much like doing anything on the layout since Wed. my Doc appointment was disappointing. Can't get in till 2-23 to see the specialist, and trying to live about half sick from the pains meds has bout got me down. Doc did change those and I'll start them tonight, so guess I'll see how things for a few days.
Mike, I feel your pain.....figuratively of course. I've got my own pain that the docs gave me meds for. They take away the pain, but they make ya woosy and whatnot. Hopefully I'll be off mine soon. And I hope your new meds work out better for ya. (Guess we'd make quite a pair right now, huh?)
Hello there---We just got back from visiting the University of Western Ontario where my nephew wants to go. I'm kind of impressed with how much the place grew from my days there. The Community Center is waaayy bigger than when it was a shoebox that left a lot of people sort of haggling over a few square inches--
Between that and shopping for groceries for the weekend and running around trying to cram time in to see at least 2 clients I's be a sacked fellow----
PC-hopefully things will work out with friend--I had something like that once--the guy is now in China and emailing all kinds of Chinese railfanning stuff
Paul--we'll keep praying for her-
Tom--I do believe that it matters not a peep what weight they are--if they are going to sound like a herd of buffalo--they are going to sound like a herd of buffalo---my favorite? My sister's cat 'Lady' is a 20 lb furball who can come up from behind you-leap on to the back of the couch and go up to you and go MMEOWW!!! right into your ear and you didn't even feel the cat do anything else--- Mind. Same cat goes to bottom of staircase and will sit with her head straight up staring at you asking--when are you going to let me out into the hall? Then shooting up the stairs like a cannon shot into the kitchen--where the herd of Rhinoseri plays---
Chloe; I'll have a hamburger deluxe with all the fixin's and gravy on the fries with a coffee please
Better get back to the visitors---have a good'un----
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Good Afternoon!
I'll have the Seafood Newburg Soup and sourdough bread and Coke Zoe.
Paul: I will have Mary Ann in my prayers.
Tom: Wish I could afford one of those Sunset Models.
Well, tomarrow I'm going on a layout tour with JRP. I'll get pics up after.
Luke
- Luke
Modeling the Southern Pacific in the 1960's-1980's
Well, i've been having a lazy Friday afternoon and evening. Been watching all sorts of stuff.
Anyone remember Stargate Atlantis? Watched that on the sci-fi channel, lol.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Yah hey dere, (From the frozen wasteland of Minnesota)
Packers, I vaguely remember hearing about Stargate Atlantis, but can't remember much else. (BTW, you're lucky for having 1.39 gas down there in Aiken. Its at 1.83 here.)
Jeffrey, I've almost done that before, except I noticed it beforehand. Not fun. You'd think after working on wiring for trains, you'd be a little more careful. Then again, it makes sense to get cocky and think you know what's going on from experience. Good reason to just figure out a schematic, and shut the power off to that switch.
Well, I'm not going to be home tomorrow, because the home speech team meet will consume my day. I'll let you all know how I did.
Oh yeah, forgot to mention, Hey there, Trainman Sam, ! Come in whenever you like.
MadSinger
MadSinger Packers, I vaguely remember hearing about Stargate Atlantis, but can't remember much else. (BTW, you're lucky for having 1.39 gas down there in Aiken. Its at 1.83 here.)
LOL, yeah. now if only I could drive...
Packers#1 MadSinger Packers, I vaguely remember hearing about Stargate Atlantis, but can't remember much else. (BTW, you're lucky for having 1.39 gas down there in Aiken. Its at 1.83 here.) LOL, yeah. now if only I could drive...
Less than a year and a half for me! And we take Driver's Ed 1st quarter next year (sophomore year) so I'll be ready on my birthday. This year, we have exams on my birthday :(
Since this week was Catholic Schools Week, today was class spirit day. We wore our class colors (ours is orange, which isn't bad, but my only orange shirt is hideous, so I just wore my hockey jacket over it because its school colors, blue and white). So we had a Friday lab schedule, with a pep rally schedule. Just to make our lives harder. So we had 8, Double 4 (amazing), 1, 2, Lunch (I love A lunch, I usually have B, but I have C on Thursday), Double 6 (amazing), 7. Since I'm in band, the entire music department has to sing the national anthem at the pep rallies, so we did that. We had class competitions, which were fun to watch. Of course, we came in last, and seniors came in first- shocking, I know.
I'm off to possibly work on the layout now. Weekend's kinda shot because we have a game tomorrow, then I'm staying at my friends because hes having a superbowl party on Sunday.
And welcome to all the new guys. Grab a bite, talk, whatever. We're pretty chill around here.
Peace.
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Good evening, all. Chloe, put dessert on my tab. We will see who shows up.
I plan a pour for morning. Maybe I will be inspired to photograph it wet.
Jeff; I would do that with big ol' power tetrodes--forget I had thumb on shaft of screwdriver when I'd flick the cap off the top of that tube andBLAM!!--fzzztt!!---be sent into the corner in no time flat.
BTW--just noticed your post PC--We'll put him on our prayer list--you as well--we're here
Well, I just got back from my meeting with my new friend. It went pretty well. He wants to have me go with him to his AA meetings most nights for a while. It's a big commitment, but I'm there for him if he's ready to go for it.
It's good that you support him. I know alchoholism can be a nasty little devil, and hard to shake. Maybe MRRing can be an outlet for him.
Evenin' all!
Man, what a day! I have been on the move ever since I got up this morning. First the vet visit with my son, his dog, and my Granddaughter. She was not happy when we walked into the place as she could see it was a Doctors office!!! She settled down after she realized that she wasn't the patient. The dog had to have a blood test be sure that it doesn't have heart worm. Test was negative, so all was well. After my son had taken the dog into the examination room, the door to the next room opened and it was a gentleman I have known for many years (father of one of my Scouts years ago). He gave me a half hearted wave and a head nod. Stopped at the desk and said something to the receptionist and went back into the room. few minutes later he came back out carrying an empty pet carrier followed by his wife carrying something wrapped in a blanket. She was crying....... They obviously had lost either a cat or a small dog. Felt very bad for them. No sooner got home from that and the lady who was picking up some of the Art and Poetry called to say she was on her way over. Hung up and the phone rang again. Old colleague of mine who volunteers with the Arts Council. The equipment they had at the library for a concert they were doing early this evening wasn't up the job and could they borrow some from me. Everybody shows up at the same time. Gave out the Artwork with instructions..... Unlocked the equipment trailer and started loading speakers and the amp rack into his van. No room for the Amps... Load the amps into my Yaris and drive across town to the library. Get back home and walk in the house and realize i didn't give them the speaker cables they would need. Phone rings, find cables and wait for him to come and pick up.
Gulp down small lunch. Of course now I am late bringing the rest of the Art and Poetry along with all the Honorable Mention certificates that I spent all day yesterday doing around to the schools. Managed to get to the two public elementary schools before they closed, but the parochial Schools had already closed for the weekend. Now I head out to the Mac Store near Victor (about 20 miles away) to get a little video camera that I wanted for my G5. On my way back, stopped in to scout out the set-up in the school auditorium where I will be recording tomorrow (All County music concert). Then head home, gas up Yaris, have supper on the run, and start to pack equipment. Get interrupted by a friend who just downloaded Skype and wants to try it out.... 40 minutes later I am back packing. And so the day has gone.
I did spend spend a bit of time just now reading through everyones posts. I am glad for those of you who are the road to recovery, and will pray for all those who are in need.
As soon as I finish my decafe, I have to finish getting everything ready for tomorrow.
Have a good night!
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Busy enough? I had a hard time following it, I wonder how you can follow it yourself!
Well, I'm just about ready to quit for the night, so may the Good LORD provide for all those in need. Probably won't get in tomorrow, so I'll see everyone on Sunday.
Checked into a new MAF sensor for my car today. Autozone wants $242 for it! On a cold day in a hot place! I'll get one from a scrap yard first. I can pick up 11 or 12 for that price. One of them would have to be good. Picked up a little something in Alexandria today along with a package of half section 18" radius curve tracks today. This came from a place called Great Planes Models Distributors Company.
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jeffrey-wimberly Checked into a new MAF sensor for my car today. Autozone wants $242 for it! On a cold day in a hot place! I'll get one from a scrap yard first. I can pick up 11 or 12 for that price. One of them would have to be good. Picked up a little something in Alexandria today along with a package of half section 18" radius curve tracks today. This came from a place called Great Planes Models Distributors Company.
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Evenin, Everbody. Spare ribs and mac and cheese please, glass of sweet tea and a slice of peach pie. Started to come in earlier but I saw Philip sharing pie, was so shocked I stumbled backwards off the steps and fell head first into a snow drift and got stuck . By the time I got out I had to get going for the day.
Glad all went well with the meeting Philip. I know it can be tough and hopefully the common ground can do it. MRR therapy. Too cool!!
to the diner Sam!
Terry- I know that cats are the animal of choice for many here. But I have a super, SUPER soft spot for dogs. (I have a soft spot for kitties too just not as big. Ah, Ah, Aaaaah Chooooo. If you know what I mean) In fact I have a soft spot for most animals. What you do I have the utmost admiration, Thank you.
Jeffrey- I gotta ask, in the end after all the testing of the circuit, what was the multi meter for?
Remember Stargate Atlantis? Why I remember when it was …….Never mind.
Ray- I thought you said you were retired. I must have misunderstood.
Well gonna make another short night of it.
Hey, anybody heard from Garry? Hope he’s OK from the ice.
People helping people, people helping animals. What a group of people.
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.
TMarshRay- I thought you said you were retired. I must have misunderstood.
I am! That's why I get to spend the day having so much fun..........
New Haven I-5Does it have DCC?
TMarshJeffrey- I gotta ask, in the end after all the testing of the circuit, what was the multi meter for?
I got the same set a while ago only in Amtrak F40PH (I guess that's not the same set then. huh.) Anyway I think It's a great deal for the money, they run good and strong (is your second loco a dummy? Mine is) and I really like mine and I hope you like yours. Mine is not DCC and I'm not sure if it's even DCC ready. Didn't read. Ripped and ran, never even took the shell off.
After reading your followup. I guess they are not the same, I thought it was a Spectrum. Looked like it. BUT I still think it's a good deal.I also have a standard and it runs great
OK The last line was to read "But don't tell the snoots on other forums I said that." Though I really don't care what they think.But my computer is doing some silly things like loading page slow, posting slow and loosing Internet connection.
I think I'll depart before I can no longer say I've never had a timeout message.
G'night all Todd