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Posted by Packers#1 on Thursday, March 26, 2009 11:56 PM

 Yeah man; I was taking 3-4 of those advil liquid Gels after that car wreck, but the doctor told me to; that's why I was taking so many.

I have no plans to go into the military. I'd gladly go if there was a draft, but if I have a choice, I have my plans, and the military will just throw a wrench into them. However, I do love my country, and in my opinion, the only person more a hero than a soldier is those that don't come home and paid the ultimate sacrifice.

And yeah, that joke is a pretty good one. here's one more:

What can both Billy Gram and the USC Gamecocks football program do? Make 60,000 people stand up and yell "JESUS CHRIST!"

got that one off of facebook, lol.

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Posted by ewl01 on Friday, March 27, 2009 5:24 AM

Morning Flo, Chloe. Oatmeal and an apple cinnamon tea please.

Looks empty so far, kinda early I guess.  I'll be at the window waiting for my friends to show up. 

Weather should be nicer today before that wet from out west/southwest shows up.

Did some building glueing last night with the new angle clamp. Works as advertised, expensive but a worthwhile investment.  I'll need to brace the walls as part of factory is now 4 stories tall.  I hope to get three of the unloading building walls together. I'm going to use foamcore as a platform.  This will make it easier to run the roadbed to the building, and give me base for detailing the open doors.

Looks like it's time to leave for work.  We start at 7:00am.....

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Posted by inch53 on Friday, March 27, 2009 6:28 AM

Mornin, an irish coffee if'en ya would Zoe

A Cooler Weekend
Mostly cloudy skies with scattered rain showers will be around today with cool northeast winds. Daytime high temperatures will stay average topping out in the upper 50's. Scattered rain showers will continue tonight and through the day on Saturday with the best chance for rain and thunderstorms coming in Saturday through Saturday night.

Been busy with kids n outdoor chores. I had most the front yard cleaned up till the high winds a couple days ago and blowed leaves from the woods back in the yard. So I've got it to do again.

Welcome to the diner DON Z and your son raised a fine looking hog.

ROB,, our electric bill runs bout $150 every month, some times $225 even thou we kept cutting back on usage. Our elec Co-op charges us at a higher rate for the less KWH you use. Then to top things they've raise the price twice this winter, so we can't win.

ATTABOY,,,, good to hear from you again

An KRUMP welcome back also. Sounds like you had a time of it last year. Hope this one a lot betters for ya'll.

TODD,,, I'm with you on the unsolicited mailing. I've gotten to where I send back those unwanted insurance apps back to them unsigned, so they have to pay postage both ways.

CHARLIE,,,, hope the floodway works n you folks stay dry.

A MRR'ing ????,,,, anybody where I can find some HO picnic tables cheaper than Walthers prices.

Well I best get round ta chores, I do have some help. Jamie n her kids are here for the weekend and I plan on putting them to work for their supper. Thoughts for all those n need n hope ya'll has a gooden.

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Posted by LSWrr on Friday, March 27, 2009 7:25 AM

Good morning all,

Inch, I’ll keep an eye out for picnic tables.  What scale are you looking for?

Sue, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!

My electric company set me on a budget of $135/month.  So for my personal budget I rounded the number up to $150/month.  I just got a letter in the mail that asked me not to pay anything next month as they owe me $235.  This will all change once I start up the AC!

I wired up a Rivarossi 2-8-8-2 last night for DCC and intend to do the 2-8-8-0 today, but will add a sound decoder to it.

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Friday, March 27, 2009 7:38 AM

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***Jeffrey, just remember to jump on top of your layout and keep it from getting blown away.Smile,Wink, & Grin 

 Laugh Wow, that's a hot one! If this layout gets blown away the whole front half of the trailer is going with it. It's bolted to three walls and the floor, or are the floor and walls bolted to the layout, hard to remember sometimes.

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Posted by TMarsh on Friday, March 27, 2009 7:47 AM

Mornin', Everbody. Hungry mans breakfast please. And a large coffee. I hope everyone came out OK on any storm situation last night. And they dodge any today. Today's the last fish fry for the year. ChefWe've ran out the last two and I ordered more fish than ever for this last one.

I was poking in at the Beer Barn and saw there was a bit of a celebration going on last night. Happy B-Day (late) Sue!

Krump-I'm sorry for your most unfortunate couple of years. I am pleased to learn that things are going much better.

Inch- I used to mail back every (well almost every) self addressed postage paid return envelope for years also. On certain ones, I'd even send papers to make them weigh over an ounce. Then I gave up. It didn't stop them and I figured, hey they gotta get the offer out somehow. I would rather read and throw away than to be rung up on the phone when I'm eating, busy with something or going p....um....doing something else. (That reminds me I have to look for that switch on the bottom of the toilet seat that sets off the phone.) Everybody has their own pet peeve. Mines the phone. Grumpy( oooooh I hate that intrusive rude little device that people use and actually get upset at me if I'm busy, hands full and can't get to the phone so they can say "Hey....what's up! Just sittin‘ here on the toilet, thinking about you!"(I'm not sure I love my SIL as much as I used too) ). But hey! Keep on sendin' them back. LaughThe more money the Post Office makes the less likely they'll be to raise rates. Yeah right. Good thought though.

Best get moving. Have Fry Central to set up and a bunch of fish to thaw by 3:30. If I don't get back in tonight, you know the prayers are for everyone. Have a great day!

 

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Friday, March 27, 2009 8:36 AM

Ah-ha! I thought something smelled fishy. Todd's getting ready for the big fish fry. Wish I was there, I love fried fish.

 

Good morning.

It's 64 and foggy. High today should be near 80 and there's more thunderstorms coming in.

Hope today isn't like yesterday was. We had one thunderstorm after another come through. My yard looks like a war zone. I heard some branches falling yesterday but none hit the trailer. Surprisingly the power never went out, just flickered a bit. The cable though was a different story. It went out several times but came back on after a few minutes. I had absolutely no problem with the satellite signal. I've heard people dissing them for going out during storms. Even during the most intense part of the storm I never saw even as much as a spot in the picture and it was so cloudy and raining so hard that it looked like late evening at five in the afternoon. I hope to get some layout work done today but that depends mostly on old Mr Murphy.

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Sundown, LA  71446-6114      3/27/2009

Wind Chill64°F
Humidity100%
Dew Point64°F

So Far Today
High64°F
Low60°F
Rain0.00"
Rain Rate0.00"/h
Gust7mph SE

Today  High: 78    Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight  Low: 48    Showers and thunderstorms until late night...then a chance of showers late. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Cooler. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70 percent.


 

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Posted by Robby P. on Friday, March 27, 2009 8:46 AM

Good morning, and Happy B-Day SUE.  Sunny day today, so I better get some stuff done.

Gotta get the car inspected ($45) UGH!!!!  Might go do some train hunting.  I have heard NS about three times already.  Do some work in the attic as well.  OH, and put out some grub killer.  That mole is still here.

Well everybody have a good day.  I will see what I can post on the WPF.   

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Posted by Cox 47 on Friday, March 27, 2009 8:49 AM

Good Morning...Its cloudy and a cool 47 here this morning..I'll have a big slice of Gary's Kentucky Ham,couple of eggs over easy,fried taters,fried apples,biscuits and coffee please, Thank You..

I got alittle more track laid and worked on a very old Atlas RSD 4-5 that I got in mail..Don't think I can do much for it to make it run any better..Probaly just put it up on shelf..Sometimes you just can't do alot for some of the older engines..

Don..Congrats to your Son Thats a fine looking Hog..We used to Broadcast 4-H sales at the local fairs so I have seen a bunch go on the block..

Sue..Happy Birthday!! Did you get any good train stuff for your Birthday!!

You all have a good one...Jerry

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Posted by pcarrell on Friday, March 27, 2009 9:27 AM

gear-jammer

Did Philip bring some lemon pie in for my birthday?  Or did he eat it all? Question Mark

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Friday, March 27, 2009 9:38 AM

Good morning...

Ooops I'm late for Sue's b'day celebration......Is there any b'day lemon pie left?..... What are the odds?.....None with these chow hounds!...... I'll have to suffer without any.....Story of my life........and lemon pie is one of my favorites, too......belated happy birthday to Sue!

Hope you ankle feels better soon, Sawyer.

Is there any work planned today on your railroads? I replaced some derailment prone track yesterday and will ballast today. I received some supplies I ordered from Chuck's Depot yesterday. I can go back to work on my layout extension, plus I have two more passenger cars to build (not from Chuck but from NKP Car Company).

Happy Model Railroading.

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Posted by howmus on Friday, March 27, 2009 10:47 AM

Nornin' everyone!  It still is morning I think.

Slept in this morning and got a couple more hours of sleep.  Got home from the final dress rehearsal last night at 10:45PM......  Then had to set the trash and recycling out for early morning pick up.  Tonight is the start of the show.  I think it is going to be good.  Our high School Drama Club has set some pretty high standards for the past several years. 

Sue, seems I missed your birthday yesterday.  Hope it was a good one!  What's that?  29 again?  That's a good age! 

The telemarketing crap frosts my ........ also!  Back 10 years ago or so I got a marketing call from Verizon (who was my phone provider back then) trying to sell me all the extras.  I was about to tell her to, ah, "go away" when she mentioned caller ID.  I said, "you mean if I had this, I would know it was you %@*#! calling and I wouldn't have to pick up the phone!"  Dead silence followed by, uh, well yes, I guess..... Me, "I'll take it"  Now I pick up the phone if I know who is calling and I feel like it.  I refuse to be a servant for that piece of trash they call telephones.  OK, I'm done.

Zoe I'll have a short stack of chocolate chip pancakes, NYS Maple Syrup, and a side order of bacon.  I'll go sit in the front booth and watch the switching going on in the yard.  Probably take a nap as well to be ready for tonights show.

Prayers for all in need and those that aren't as well! 

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Posted by Packers#1 on Friday, March 27, 2009 11:12 AM

 Happy late birthday Sue!

Well, weathered my other plastics hopper this morning; pictures at some point today (hopefully)!

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Posted by Cederstrand on Friday, March 27, 2009 12:54 PM

Coffee in a Soggy Southern mug, please & thanks.

A belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Sue. Hope you had a good one with lots of mrr'ing presents.

***Jeffrey, we usually lose signal during heavy storms, especially the HD channels. Sometimes the HD channels chirp when there are no storms, but I had to run the line a long distance from the Directv dish.

Rain is about past for today. One hole (underground draining) opened up towards the edge of one pasture. It's an on-going issue that requires fixing following large amounts of rain. Not big enough for spelunking, but plenty big enough to potentially cause serious trouble for a heavy animal (horse or cow). Stuffed the opening with branches temporarily. Tractor would get stuck out there right now. Add it to the list.

Have a good day all.

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Posted by JimRCGMO on Friday, March 27, 2009 12:57 PM

Good Morning Lunchtime, Zoe - I'll have a BLT, mojo fries, and a Dr. Pepper, please. Thanks!

Got called out last night couple/three times to the hospital, so my sleep patterns might be worse than Rob or Ray have had lately...Zzz Got one shift of an hour, then after the last ER trip, another four hours, and then up and to w**k this morning at 8 a.m. Thank the good Lord that it's Friday, and I can hit the sack early tonight, if I want to!Yeah!!

But my daytime w**k hours and load have improved. Smile Had a chat with my supervisor couple of days ago, and she said it appears they're talking about some additional help for our section. Glad of that!

Packers#1
I think I'll stick with the current spur arrangement on the scenicked side (more turnouts=more $ needed for track), but on the other side, I have no idea whether i'll stick with that track arrangement or not.

Sawyer - unless you heavily scenic over it or don't want to modify it later, you always could start with what you have, and when you have more $$, add other switches and additional sidings. Layouts are pretty much open for change later; just depends on how much the change is wanted and how much work is involved. Good luck with getting things up and running!

Chris - nice photos of Morrison! Thumbs Up I really like the one with the grain elevator behind there.Smile You might want to pace yourself on the articles - THAT editor may come to expect 'prolific' w**k every time from you...Banged Head

Don Z. - Congratulations to your son! I do understand that those FFA projects can be a ton of w**k to complete, so he shows good follow-through by finishing that up. Thumbs Up And no, none of us Diners have ever bragged on our kids, or grandkids, or pets, or...Wink You do have to watch out for Garry, though - he's a bit of a 'ham-it-up' kind of guy.Whistling

Ryan, thanks for the side views of those Geeps. As for that bail money, it'd better not be more than a couple of buck of pocket change..Oops

Jeff, it looks like your RR might need an economic stimulus for some newer cars! ShockLaugh (Good job on the weathering - I think Robby would be proud of you, too!)

Attaboy - did I read you right? - you're getting a new 'CFO'? Congratulations! Bow Of course, we want pictures, stories, etc. (so we can convince her that you're totally as wacko as the rest of us in the Diner...) And can she do ballasting and scenery? Smile,Wink, & Grin Best wishes on the garage-to-train-room conversion, too.

Well, I'll kick back and eat my lunch for now, catch up the rest of the way after lunch (and/or my siesta...). Speaking of which, Ed emailed that he's sending a special shipment of the OJ and oranges up from the grove to the Diner. I told him that the twins have decided to put a GPS marker on the Diner cars, so the shipment gets to us okay. 

Lunchtime! Dinner

 

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Posted by galaxy on Friday, March 27, 2009 12:58 PM

Hi guys

Ham sandwich on rye and hhhmmmm....potato salad...haven't had that in a while. Have to make some.

Boy, be away a day or two and you're out of the loop so to speak. I didn't really bother to read all I missed. I am sure I was not missed much.

Happy BDay to those who have 'em, and the prayer candle is lit for prayers and thoughts to those who need them.

My back is doing ok, I think. Tomorrow is last day for muscle relaxer and pain killers (which never did much pain killing anyway....tylenol actually worked better}

Sawyer  I do hope you are not in for a lifetime of problems due to that car accident. 4 200 mg advil liquigels is 800 mg...that's a heavy dose. Been there, done that. Have had a lifetime of various back problems, and now arthritis is settling in. Doesn't get much better I guess.  I too, was not a military person either at your age, and they wouldn't take me cuz of asthma when I did try some years later. Wanted to go in Air Force simply to learn to fly planes on their dime. But I do respect those in the military even if I don't agree about the war they may be fighting.

Got to take the van in for new exhaust system. Can't avoid it any more. The Service engine soon light is on now. Instructions say it's related to overburdoned catalytic converter. There goes the juicy tax refund my other half got. 

 

Well, I wont take up much more time/space....

HAve a swell day y'all!

EDIT: Well golly gee, I got top honors so order what you will guys, but please go easy on my strained wallet!

-G .

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Posted by ewl01 on Friday, March 27, 2009 1:30 PM

Galaxy; There are so many people here I have a hard time keeping track but I'm sure most of us notice when someone hasn't been around.  Hope the back heals soon.  I pulled mine one time lifting a stretcher in the snow, not fun.  And to those with with twisted ankles and such, get better!

Sue; I appologize for not wishing you a Happy Birthday sooner soooo..

Happy Birthday!!!!

AAHHHH!!  Vacation in 30 minutes!

Eric

 

 

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Posted by Packers#1 on Friday, March 27, 2009 1:34 PM

galaxy

Sawyer  I do hope you are not in for a lifetime of problems due to that car accident. 4 200 mg advil liquigels is 800 mg...that's a heavy dose. Been there, done that. Have had a lifetime of various back problems, and now arthritis is settling in. Doesn't get much better I guess.  I too, was not a military person either at your age, and they wouldn't take me cuz of asthma when I did try some years later. Wanted to go in Air Force simply to learn to fly planes on their dime. But I do respect those in the military even if I don't agree about the war they may be fighting.

 

Garry- my ankle is pretty good today; jsut hurting in one particular strip today. 

Jim- true. I am planning on going heavily scenicked though, but I may change the spurs later on.

G-I've had absolutly zero after-affects from that car wreck anyways. and I probably would have been fine taking 2, like i had been until I went to the doc. only took 4 once anyways; after that, went w/ three.

The only time I've wanted pain medicine was the Friday after I got my wisdom teeth out b/c the day before had been both thanksgiving and my birthday, so i had eaten a lot and my jaw was really sore.

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Posted by AmanaMedic on Friday, March 27, 2009 1:42 PM

Good Afternoon, time for a burger and fries, I think.

Sawyer: hope the ankle is feeling better, and sounds like yer doing OK with the "ibu-propane." 800-1000mg/day isn't bad, it's within the doseing limits. Some days, when the sinus is exploding like a carpet bombing raid... I'll slam down 3-4,000 mg. Not smart, but since I don't have a paramedic drug box...don't have the "good drugs."Smile,Wink, & Grin

Oh, and I agree the military isn't for everyone. Heck, I'm not sure I would've done very well in it. I just think in my particular case...it might've done me some good. I've worked with and been friends with a lot of vets and Guard members. They are by far some of the most "squared away" individuals I've known. I was even engaged to one for awhile. She was with a Guard ground ambulance company, as a medic, then later was the training NCO. One of the "snags," I think, was I never fully understood her "military life." I was always the outsider looking in. There were other issues as well...

Jim: Thanks for the kind words on the Morrison pics. Hanging out behind the elevator is still one of my all-time favorite train watching spots. It was better before somebody tore down the depot.Sad

Being "prolific" makes me value-added...a good thing with all the daily papers around us cutting staff. Plus, when a "down" week hits, with few articles, she's got a bunch of stuff cached just waiting to go. It's kinda like an insurance policy for THAT editor, and me!Big Smile

Doing a photo feature tonight, "Family Fun Nite at Van Allan Elementary (North Liberty). I've also got a start on an article about the historic Sutliff Bridge, a very, very, very old truss bridge with a span missing thanks to the flood of 2008. The historic group that "owns" it wants Johnson County to take it back, so FEMA will pay to repair/replace the span. So far, the County does NOT want it back. THAT editor also wants me to do a story on the three female firefighters on the North Liberty department. Most (if not all) women firefighters I've known considered themselves "just one of the guys." I kinda thought we'd moved past that crap...to where a firefighter is a firefighter, regardless of what "apparatus" may or may not be contained within their bunker pants... BUT, I'll chat with their Chief about it, and be governed accordingly. If I recall correctly, I think one of 'em is on the rather cute side...Whistling

Maybe I can convince 'em I'm really doing a calendar shoot...Shock

I still have 2, maybe 3 articles I can harvest from the school board meeting, just have to put the Superintendent into a head-lock for some information. I've got Easter egg hunts coming up to shoot...definitely enough to keep me busy. No work = no pay, so busy = good!

JEFF: Hoping for much quieter weather for ya. They're talking about SNOW here tonight, not much...and three different radio stations have three different guesses for when, where, and how much. If I was any good at math, maybe I'd try that for a living... Miss a forecast big-time, blame it on..."the weather." Apologies to the USAF meterologist who frequents other parts of the forum...

To the rest of yous...have a good, SAFE afternoon, and a better weekend...

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Posted by Packers#1 on Friday, March 27, 2009 1:49 PM

 Chris-I haven't taken any pain meds today though; I don't unless I'm in actual pain, lol. My ankle is jsut a dull little annoyance. There is actually pain I enjoy; the aching muscles that elt me know I've pushed myself hard, lol.

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Posted by AmanaMedic on Friday, March 27, 2009 1:51 PM

Packers#1
There is actually pain I enjoy; the aching muscles that elt me know I've pushed myself hard, lol.

Don't worry Pal, you'll grow out of THAT...Mischief

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Posted by Packers#1 on Friday, March 27, 2009 1:56 PM

AmanaMedic

Packers#1
There is actually pain I enjoy; the aching muscles that elt me know I've pushed myself hard, lol.

Don't worry Pal, you'll grow out of THAT...Mischief

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lol, well, I guess I'll enjoy it while it lasts then Wink

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Friday, March 27, 2009 3:12 PM

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Don Z. - Congratulations to your son! I do understand that those FFA projects can be a ton of w**k to complete, so he shows good follow-through by finishing that up. Thumbs Up And no, none of us Diners have ever bragged on our kids, or grandkids, or pets, or...Wink You do have to watch out for Garry, though - he's a bit of a 'ham-it-up' kind of guy.Whistling

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Friday, March 27, 2009 3:17 PM

 Got another storm rolling in! Checkout how dark it is already. This photo was taken a little after 3pm.


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Posted by JimRCGMO on Friday, March 27, 2009 4:07 PM

Hi again, Zoe - I'll have my afternoon RBF, please. Thanks!

Yep, Sawyer - take care of that ankle! I'm sure your ankle isn't feeling very good. My usual bad habit is playing volleyball, I'll catch one on the tips of one of my middlemost fingers, and jam that sucker up. [ouch!] But in my case, I can still get around then, which you may be doing ever-so-gingerly today. What Chris said - listen to the medic! Thumbs Up

So Sue, I take it that it's your 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! 

yes? Happy B-Day Zoe, bring out the lemon pie for the birthday girl! Yeah!!Bow

We're assuming you are what? 24 years young? Way to go, Sue! Thumbs Up

So, Don Z.- I'm guessing your son inherited his smarts from you, right? (Better whisper that, just in case Don's wife is peeking over his shoulder at the 'puter...)

CN Charlie, I think the 'Winterpeg' definition of "lucky" must be different from ours down 'South' here SOTB...Smile,Wink, & Grin Hope your spring thaw decides to make its way to your neck o'the woods soon (REAL soon!).

Krump, I'd say you need some more MRR'ing, after a year like that one. And please explain to this Dunce - what is "ringette"? That a NOTB thingee or organization? Good to hear some of how you've been, and that you are a survivor (and we ain't talking no fake 'reality' show here...Wink)

On the DPB deal, I have a couple of those, but I found them kind of hit-and-miss on the usefulness for me. Videos of great layouts are good and all, but I want the how-to's that I can use on my layout (just call me 'Practical Jim', if you like). Smile,Wink, & Grin Those coins? Just one more thing to store and/or to dust, IMHO.

Inch, on those picnic tables, I'd say, get yourself some wood or styrene and a good diagram of a picnic table. I'd likely try to go in with Jerry or someone near you, and cut the pieces for a few, then do it assembly line style. Probably way less expen$ive than the commercially made ones I've seen. I know GC Laser makes some (I think), but their stuff is (with any discount) probably only what I'd call 'medium-priced'.

I might just get some paper and draw up a template, drag it into the computer and post it here. Heck - I might actually use that engineering drawing class I had in my freshman year of college! ShockLaugh

Chris, that depot looks nice  - is that a newer one? Looks like newer brick construction to me, but I could be wrong. On that firefighter story, be sure you don't get yourself backed into a hotspot there...Oops Remember, she might 'hose you down.' Laugh

I'll grab the empty booth and see about doing some sketching out of picnic table ideas...

Prayers for healing for ankles and other stuff, and for comfort.

 

Blessings,

Jim in Cape Girardeau

 

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Posted by Packers#1 on Friday, March 27, 2009 4:41 PM

JimRCGMO

Hi again, Zoe - I'll have my afternoon RBF, please. Thanks!

Yep, Sawyer - take care of that ankle! I'm sure your ankle isn't feeling very good. My usual bad habit is playing volleyball, I'll catch one on the tips of one of my middlemost fingers, and jam that sucker up. [ouch!] But in my case, I can still get around then, which you may be doing ever-so-gingerly today. What Chris said - listen to the medic! Thumbs Up

 

gotta love jamming fingers. hate it when I do that!

uploading pics to WPF; here's a sneak peek (I love having a skylight in ym bedroom):

Sawyer Berry

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Building a protolanced industrial park layout

 

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Posted by der5997 on Friday, March 27, 2009 8:42 PM

Quick drop in before bed.  Krump, yes, I do get in from time to time! Thanks for asking, and good to see you again. 15 months? That's quite a stretch Clown

The reason, in particular, that I called in tonight is this http://dvice.com/archives/2009/03/astonishing_mos.php It was posted today on the Yahoo ndcc group site. Worth a watch, even if it is HO. Whistling

Sue:   Hope it's been a good one.

I've nearly finished the mrr themed bird house project for Kris' Arts Association. Pics when I'm done, and I think it's going to turn out OK. Even the free-lanced 2-6-0 may be presentable. I've just a few details to complete on it, and some lettering for the loco and cars, and it will be ready for waterproofing. Sunday should see it done...then it's Tax time. Oh Joy.Banged Head

Goodnight all, and God Bless. Prayers for all in need of healing, Comfort and Peace.Angel

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Posted by AmanaMedic on Friday, March 27, 2009 11:50 PM

JimRCGMO
What Chris said - listen to the medic! Thumbs Up

Thanks Jim! That's FORMER paramedic...but I do appreciate the vote of confidence. A lot of the guys at Amana called me "Doc." Since they were vets, I took it as a sign of confidence in me. For the lad, I just applied good 'ole basic occupational medicine.

JimRCGMO
that depot looks nice  - is that a newer one? Looks like newer brick construction to me, but I could be wrong.

The Morrison depot had cut stone with brick the rest of the way up. I've found postcards on "the Bay" from the early 1900's. I don't remember for sure when it was demolished, not sure if I can blame UP or CNW for it. In '87 and '88 the Morrison based signalman worked out of it. I got to look inside one afternoon and it was pretty much empty except for a pile of stuff in a corner. He offered to look the other way if I wanted to fill a 5 gallon bucket with as much as I could cram into it.

I got a pile of signal and track diagrams (all but one eventually went to a guy in Marion who's a signal nut) two different crossing gate lights (lost one somewhere...still peeved), two 1960's AAR safety posters (REALLY peeved they've disappeared somewhere), a battery jar, and a few insulators. He also gave me my first CNW timetable. I later gave it to a younger railfan after another signalman "cleaned out his truck" one evening by the Cedar River Bridge...and I obtained a newer one along with a Central Division general/special order booklet, and some engineering dept. books.

Good memories.

ChrisEight Ball

Now, we'll see if this will post...or if I'll get OOPSed.

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Posted by Hoople on Saturday, March 28, 2009 2:22 AM

 No wonder we keep changing location! You people post at a rate of about 3 pages a day!

I can hardly keep up...

Weekend is nice, got report cards for the 2nd trimester. The usual, all A's. I got into all of the honors classes for highschool, which down the road sets me up for AP Physics... Sounds like a lot of work, and sounds like it's right down my ally. Physics, building things... That's just my area of interest.

Mark

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Saturday, March 28, 2009 6:52 AM

Hello--good morning--finally got on this morning after a Thursday evening accident wherein some construction co. dug up well marked buried cable, thereby cuttting off cable service. And then, only to discover that you guys were seeemingly having OOPS issues!

Right now it is sunny but kinda cold but then early mornings are that way--high expected to be 12C this afternoon---

Chloe, I'll have a jug of coffee and some toast with PBJ please---I'm gonna sit by the windows here----

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I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...

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