Mornin', Fried potatoes and gravy please. Mug of coffee too Thank you.
I'm ready for another beautiful day today. 75 degF (74 actually but I can't tell 1 deg and 75 sounds better.) Didn't get much done round here yesterday with the Church bookwork and a few odds and ends around there. Had to go into Spfld for to pay the fish bill etc. BUT TODAY! Get the lawn tractor ready, push mower, chain saw oh and I'd best do a little PMCS on the generator.
Dick- Sorry about your BIL. Prayers for his family and yours
Chris- "Flyin Weenie" hehe Like I said, You just can't make this stuff up any better. But yes, sometimes a stop at one of these will be a mistake, but often....mmmmm dogies! Makes up for all the bad choices. Just reminded me of a little greasy spoon about oh...27,28 yrs ago now(yeesh) in Spfld that is no longer there. Called "Ace and Kelly's" We used to go in there on Friday nights after bowling about 1 or 2 in the AM (muuuuch younger then) Place was typical diner with the grill across the back behind the counter. The cook (Ace we think) would ask you what you want from the grille and bring you what you ordered . The part that made you not want to stay was the place had blue indoor outdoor carpet (remember that stuff?) and your feet really did stick to the floor. And the juke box had an impressive collection of songs but no matter what you picked it always played either Elvis' "Blue Suede Shoes" or Mel Tillis' " She's Got The Horse and I've Got the Saddle". Or is it "I've Got the Horse and She‘s........" any who. The food wasn't that great, but it was cheap. "Breakfast only at this hour folks". Was the greeting we'd get.
Ray-Sorry to hear of your SILs Father. Sound like he was close to your heart. Our Prayers for the best.
RobbyP- I can tell it's going to shape up to be a great scene.
COUGARS!? Are you sure it's not PC scrounging around for pie crumbs?
Inch-To tell you the truth, I'm not sure who put on the train show I was talkin about earlier. My personal opinion would be that it would not be worth the trip, a special trip, of any distance. If however you found yourself here or could combine a reason to be here, then hey, it's still a train show there is generally always SOMETHING at one and it's pretty much all Spfld has to offer. Besides out by the mall on weekends puts you real close too Castle Trai-ay-ns. If it was NOT the Springfield MRR club that put it on, then I don't want to unfairly knock them. But it would be a local club putting something together so I understand that their abilities to draw vendors etc. would be limited. Glad you mentioned it. I hadn't heard of it yet. I must find out more.
Barry- Nope, no. Springfield is a unique town. They don't support much of anything. They have a convention center that, for concerts, seats 7,000 and I think Kenny Rogers umpteen years ago has been the only one to sell out. Maybe also Neil Diamond, or was it Tom Jones. Not many people support things in that town. Kinda strange town. They talk about tourism and all that stuff but nothing really big comes there and you'd figure that they would draw from a large area, I mean people drive to St Louis like it's just across the tracks, or to (gulp) Chicago. But Springfieldians won't go to anything in town other than the Giant Garage Sale (which is not) or Professional Wrestling. And I'm not sure it's even Springfielders that go to that. Of all the baseball fans in the area, they can't even hardly support a minor league team that EVERYBODY wants but seams like no one goes to.
But if either is in town be sure to let me know and maybe we could "hook up" as the younguns' say.
Smokers...Ah them nasty smokers. I am one of those soon to be reformed smokers. I've smoked my entire adult (yes adult. And thank you very much Uncle Sam). It never tasted good, it never relaxed me. It never smelled good, it always stank to high heaven and it always was in the way. I never liked smoking. I still don't. So why? Who knows. I used to drink a bit too much (early to mid twenties are a bit fuzzy )and I decided one day I don't like to get drunk and I don‘t need anything controlling my life. I do enough stupid stuff on my own. So, though it was a bit tough to say no, I stopped drinking. Continued to go out, but drank soda. That was over 20 yrs ago. Now don't get me wrong, I still like beer. BUT, I know my limit and am proud to say I don't have a problem. ( I know, that's what all alcoholics say. But trust me). So why not the same with smoking? Addiction is part I‘m sure, but I've noticed more HABIT. And old habits are hard to break, (ooh a song). If I am in a place of no smoking I can go all day long and not even think of a cigarette but step outside or someone say "I'm goin' out for a smoke" and without batting an eye off I go. I'm sure glad the Good Lord kept me from dabbling in drugs. This is tougher than anything I've ever done. Well not quite as tough as admitting to the wife that the reason all her grass was dying was due to my indiscretion with the RoundUp. That got me grounded from all chemicals for about two weeks and then I was under scrutiny for the rest of the summer. Now I'm off probation and have been using RoundUp responsibly few several years now. Though I still get a look out of the eye occasionally for the most part I think she trusts me.
Well I've yackity yacked enough. Ya'll have a great day
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.
Whew, After all that I suppose I DO owe them all breakfast Zoe. Set em' up and I'll be in later to settle up.
HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY, make sure you wear something green. Don't wanna get pinched.
Not to hungry, but I gues I will try the green eggs, and ham. I don't really know how they will taste .
Well not much planned today. Might make a trip to the LHS, and see what I can find.
I bought a cheap boxcar from eBay to weather for youtube. I have had several people ask me to do one. I will start the car as soon as the car comes (probably not till this weekend). I will give the tips, hints, or whatever I can think of. So I will let everybody know when the car comes. I hope it will help some people.
Well everybody have a good morning.
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Mornin' all!
Lots of prayers going out for those in need of it.
Supposed to be a nice day today. They're talking about 70 degrees! And sun! I asked my daughter if she'd like to go for a ride on the motorcycle after work and she said yes. She hasn't been on it yet, so we'll see how she likes it.
Oh well, gotta run......LATER!
Morning (and a Happy St. Patty's Day to ya!), Zoe - I'll have some (green) pancakes, maple syrup and a coupla strips of bacon, glass of Ed's OJ, and a cup of coffee (in that green mug), please. Thanks!
Forgot to mention the other day, Sawyer, but I think your layout plan looks very prototypical (especially after seeing the diagram of your prototype RR's trackage)! Hey, that work car should be fun (and maybe they'll have some train bargains, too)! Oh yeah, the teeth cleaning is NOT one of my favorites at the dentist (and the lecture from the dental hygienist about flossing..), either.
Vincent, thank you for doing your part to stimulate the economy. We want to keep those MRR manufacturers from having to ask for bailout money, right? (Not trying to start any flame wars, mind you)
Rob, good to hear your FIL is doing okay. Has your wife been getting her sleep until he had the seizure? She needs to take care of herself too (my ). Keeping all of your family in my Oh, on your Daylight/Lava Express, those cars are an appropriate color, with those shades of orange and yellow...
Lee - on that team track, I've about decided that either 1) I won't find one, or 2) if I do, it'll be priced at 'collectors' prices. I'll be making my own - as I think I'd posted earlier - using the photo from one of the kit boxes as a general guide. I may get back to you about some possible Accurail kits I wouldn't mind if you happened across at a show... I'll do some looking at a list I had made of ones from the right time periods and email you.
Inch - great score there on the locos! Glad you enjoyed the show (and celebrating your anniversary!). I hear you on the St. Louis traffic and driving - and I grew up in St. Louis County area (but that was a few decades ago....) There was one weekend a bunch of our MRR club went to the Collinsville show and went by some LHS (now closed) in St. Louis County, and just getting from the Mississippi River bridge(s) across into St. Louis County was a crawl most of the way. One more reason I don't want to move back up there.
Robby - good start on that junkyard (and I like that fence), and now the fun part! Weathering/rusting all those junk cars and scrap (and maybe even the fence?). Almost your idea of heaven, eh? Have fun with that!
Dick, no need to mention more on the smoking - my Dad died of respiratory problems (even though he quit after one auto accident when he was in ICU for a while), one aunt died of lung cancer, and Mom might have gone from that, but she died of other causes first. My brother quit smoking some while back, not sure how he managed it. And Todd, I think smoking is a harder addiction to quit than about any of the illegal drugs are (worked in a treatment center for a few years, and the clients agreed about that). I'm suprised I never took up the nasty tobacco habit, being the only one in the family who didn't start it. (okay, end of rant... )
Duke, nice photo of the Berkies - boy, I'd forgotten how black their smoke could get. Good to see you dropping by again!
Sue, sounds like you've been productive on the layout. When can we see pics (and drool)?
Our weather here today is supposed to be like that of all you Diners east (and north) of us - about 70 F by the afternoon. We had some fog this morning (it was about 40 F when I headed out to the car). As Inch or Todd mentioned, it's supposed to cool off the last couple of days this week, though. Good ol' Missouri weather - if you don't like it, just wait a bit, and it'll change!
I'll post a photo later today/this evening, but have been emailing (and talked on the phone a little) with a lady in southern California. Yeah, what am I thinking, all the way across the country? Well, we have been getting along, even though I have no idea by what means God might us together. She and I neither one have much of a budget for travelling to meet currently (but again, why be rational?). Personally, I'd say she's way out of my usual league I've dated in the past - tall (5'9"), with long blonde hair, and very pleasant on the eyes. More later...(Not quite a 'Film at 11", though)
I think I must have caught that talking virus from Todd this morning (yeah, that'll work - blame it on Todd...) Time to let my food stop my mouth, I think. Zoe, I'll be here at the corner booth. Thanks!
Blessings and prayers,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Happy St. Patty's Day and Good Morning All...Its sunny and 54 here..I'll have a big slice of Gary's Kentucky Ham on a biscuit,and coffee please..Thank You..
News said last nite that our county has the 2nd in the state for unemployment with over 13 %...
Not much going on on Illinois and Southern..Plan to work alittle on the new fiddle yard...
You all have a good one..Jerry
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2-10-2
Lee
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Jim,
I thought the same thing so I started building my own team track then I stumbeled upon this one.
Coffee in a SOUTHERN mug, please & thanks.
***Lee, 2-10-2's w/DCC for $89.99 each? Excellent!
***Sue, how about some photo updates of all the new work you guys have been doing?
Have a good day y'all. Rob
Mornin' everyone! And a HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY to ya!
Zoe I'll have the Green eggs and Spam, without the Spam please. I will have a side order of Bacon if ya don't mind. Do you guys know that St. Patrick was actually Scottish! OK, OK I'll be quiet!
My son and his wife will be picking me up early this afternoon to go see my FIL and probably say goodbye to him. Tough time. It will be good to have my son with me at that time though.............. Then I have practice for the Musical from 3 to 6 today. Finally realized that I have 2 more (hopefully) working radio units that can be used for the show. Duh! So we should be OK on mics.
Inch, a cougar........ They have been moving closer to civilization for the past several years, so they say. They have to live somewhere I guess and we have been building in their back yards for many years now. As an avid camper, it is a bit scary to know that they may be around here in the Northeast. There are cases in the Southwest where they have killed people on some well used trails...........
I still have a house to clean! So I'll finish breakfast and be on my way. See you all later.
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
TMarsh"Flyin Weenie" hehe Like I said, You just can't make this stuff up any better. But yes, sometimes a stop at one of these will be a mistake, but often....mmmmm dogies! Makes up for all the bad choices. Just reminded me of a little greasy spoon about oh...27,28 yrs ago now(yeesh) in Spfld that is no longer there. Called "Ace and Kelly's"
Good morning everybody, very sunny, very warm, and very windy here in Clarence. I'm expecting another grass, field, ditch, or brush fire today. I figure every idiot with a match will be out burning something.
Todd: Funny! I don't mind a GOOD "greasy spoon." With the 'weenie,' I didn't think the food was all that great, and when the place looked downright scuzzy... just didn't leave a good impression with me. To contrast, I used to LOVE Steak 'N Shake. Some of the dudes working the grill looked...well...public health hazard comes to mind...but the food was ALWAYS good! Don't know why, but the Cedar Rapids one closed up. Gone. It was a great place to go when I'd end up teaching a continuing education EMS class at a factory on third shift.
And, I'm one of those smokers too. I can't explain it, I won't defend it. Maybe someday, I'll get smart enough (or scared enough) to quit 'em. I'm a bit of a smart-@ss, or dumb-@ss (since I smoke), so take the following comment in the spirit intended please: With Obama's push to increase health insurance (SHIP, I think it's called), by jacking the fed tax on a pack of smokes...there are now even more people depending on my nasty habit to finance their health insurance. It's like I have a moral imperitive to smoke... some kid gets his health insurance because I'm buying smokes at the Casey's.
More seriously, I won't defend "smoker's rights," but I will defend private property rights. Here in Iowa, we have a comprehensive smoking ban to where even if I owned my own business, I could not legally smoke in it. That's just wrong. Restaraunts and bars used to be able to make their own choice about it. Don't want to go into a smoky eatery? No problem...a bunch of 'em went "smoke free," by their own free choice, people could go there and enjoy all the "clean" air they wanted. Those businesses lost their competitive advantage when the bill was passed. Nobody can argue smokes aren't bad for ya...it's been known for a long, long time. So, why aren't they outlawed? The govt. (local, state, fed) can't stand to give up the tax revenue they suck out of us. Case in point, the health insurance funded from taxing smokers. If they outlawed smokes...where would the money come from?
What would they tax next because it's "unhealthy?"
I fear a very slippery slope, where we're going to be told what we can/can't eat, drink, smoke, do...all in the name of "the greater good."
OK...I'm getting off the soapbox before I alienate everybody and their cousin here.
My best wishes to all in need...you're not alone with this crew around.
Have a safe day...
Chris
The Cedar cRapids Industrial Branch: Proudly Shipping Yesterday's CrunchBerries Tomorrow!
First off, Happy St Patty's day to all you fellow Irish and non Irish alike from a fellow red {and gray } bearded Irish dude. Try not to drink too much today!
I'll take the green eggs and ham special please.
TMarsh ...Smokers...Ah them nasty smokers. I am one of those soon to be reformed smokers. I've smoked my entire adult (yes adult. And thank you very much Uncle Sam). It never tasted good, it never relaxed me. It never smelled good, it always stank to high heaven and it always was in the way. I never liked smoking. I still don't. So why? Who knows. I used to drink a bit too much (early to mid twenties are a bit fuzzy )and I decided one day I don't like to get drunk and I don‘t need anything controlling my life. I do enough stupid stuff on my own. So, though it was a bit tough to say no, I stopped drinking. Continued to go out, but drank soda. That was over 20 yrs ago. Now don't get me wrong, I still like beer. BUT, I know my limit and am proud to say I don't have a problem. ( I know, that's what all alcoholics say. But trust me). So why not the same with smoking? Addiction is part I‘m sure, but I've noticed more HABIT. And old habits are hard to break, (ooh a song). If I am in a place of no smoking I can go all day long and not even think of a cigarette but step outside or someone say "I'm goin' out for a smoke" and without batting an eye off I go. I'm sure glad the Good Lord kept me from dabbling in drugs. This is tougher than anything I've ever done....
...Smokers...Ah them nasty smokers. I am one of those soon to be reformed smokers. I've smoked my entire adult (yes adult. And thank you very much Uncle Sam). It never tasted good, it never relaxed me. It never smelled good, it always stank to high heaven and it always was in the way. I never liked smoking. I still don't. So why? Who knows. I used to drink a bit too much (early to mid twenties are a bit fuzzy )and I decided one day I don't like to get drunk and I don‘t need anything controlling my life. I do enough stupid stuff on my own. So, though it was a bit tough to say no, I stopped drinking. Continued to go out, but drank soda. That was over 20 yrs ago. Now don't get me wrong, I still like beer. BUT, I know my limit and am proud to say I don't have a problem. ( I know, that's what all alcoholics say. But trust me). So why not the same with smoking? Addiction is part I‘m sure, but I've noticed more HABIT. And old habits are hard to break, (ooh a song). If I am in a place of no smoking I can go all day long and not even think of a cigarette but step outside or someone say "I'm goin' out for a smoke" and without batting an eye off I go. I'm sure glad the Good Lord kept me from dabbling in drugs. This is tougher than anything I've ever done....
I started smoking {sneaking mon's cigarettes} at about 12-13. By 16 I could get away {then} of buying them myself. I have been asthmatic all my life,and I used to say if quitting smoking would solve the asthma problem I'd quit in a heartbeat. I finally quit in 2005 after cutting way down, but relapsed for 4 months in 2007. How/why I'll never know. It didn't taste good, smell good, and I had to brush my teeth after every half cigarette. I quit again for good.
I used to drink too. I used to go through a gallon and an half of vodka a day. YES, that's right a gallon and a half of vodka a day. But it, too, was bad for me, tasted terrible and did not do my health any good. I quit drinking easier than quitting smoking. SMOKING was the HARDER to quit. I still on a some occasions drink a glass of wine, so I can't say total tea-totaler, but not drinking like a fish. I have found that I CANNOT have "just one puff", "just half a cig" or "just one cig". That is how I relapsed on smoking. There is a saying "one cigarette is is too many, 1000 is not enough". I truely believe it.
After having pneumonia last year and really not be able to breathe, going into severe oxygen deprivation every time I coughed and lost control of functioning, I can say without a doubt I will never smoke again. I now also have O2 at night when I sleep. Now I cannot stand the smell of it at all. I HATE walking into a store where there are smokers outside or the dreaded smoke released from the ashtrays.
I do hope you quit. It may be harder than quitting drinking, but go for it man. I encourage all those who want to quit to do so. I found I breathed easier, I had more money, feel better, smell things better and am glad to have that monkey off my back. I used the patch to help me quit. Glad it was there. Good luck, Todd, and others who are going to quit! T'aint easy, but WORTH it!
End of lecture and
-G .
Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.
HO and N Scale.
After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.
Good morning.It's 53 and cloudy. The high will be in the upper 70's and it will be partly cloudy as we see a welcome stranger called 'the sun' putting in an appearance.Did some work on getting a loading dock set in place yesterday next to the southwest spur just across the road from the new machine shop. I then spent some time shuffling some structures around. Wonder how Ezra would feel about having his home right on top of his garage? I've heard of being close to your work before but it seems like a good idea for a home in an industrial area. Had to go in for an MRI this morning. Got that done then waited 20 minutes at a railroad crossing for a train to pass. Got a real good look at a GATX tank car full of Sherwin Williams paint. Today I'll be doing some work on the layout again and this afternoon I'll be going to the parents house for pizza.Today High: 78 Cloudy early in the morning then becoming sunny in the afternoon. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph.Tuesday Night Low: 52 Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
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A wish to all of you of the irish persusian or those of you who wish they were.
May you all stumble on one of these in your travels today. Health and well being to all. "Happy St. Pats Day"
A very busy day here today. Can't stop for long. Will check back later.
Johnboy out.
May the Rails never be Silent.
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Think I'll grab an early lunch here: double bacon cheeseburger, plate of fries (in beef fat, please), and a large Coke. I've got a hunch it's gonna be a busy afternoon...and not just from the newspaper stuff I'm working on...
From the Quad Cities NWS office: WARM TEMPERATURES...STRONG WINDS...LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITIES...ANDDRIED VEGETATION WILL COMBINE TO RESULT IN A VERY HIGH THREAT OFGRASS FIRES TODAY.
Yippee. It's 63 going to 75 this afternoon. I'm just waiting for the fire pager to go off.
JEFF: I like the loading dock. Also, hope the MRI results are what you're wanting to hear.
Food's here...gonna slip off to the back.
Coffee refill, please & thanks.
Temp is heading over 70F today, so I have all the windows open. No rain, just blessed sunshine.
Layout is going to sit until I get one section of cross-over track. Put in an order today for it, and a couple little bridges. What I CAN work on though is making shims for elevation changes in the longer runs.
Wife is out buying a couple dwarf apple trees. Going to be growing as much of our own fruits & veggies as possible in the future. Guess I'll be getting in a workout (with a shovel) when she brings them home.
Rob
I see Rob has TOP honors. I'll have the chimichangas and chili.
Hey, hey, hey! The Thermometer has hit 60°F this afternoon here in the Finger Lakes! Wow!
Just got back from going to see my Father in Law. He got to see his latest Great Granddaughter. He isn't strong enough to hold her anymore, but did set her down in the bed with him and got a photo of the two of them. Four generations there in the room with just us. It is hard to see him as frail as he is. He did recognize us and talked a little. Don't think he will make it to 96................ He did give a big smile when he saw Emily for the first time (and maybe last time). I was glad that my son was with me to see him. He always idolized his Grandpa Fox!
OK Now I am out the door to practice. Have great day!
howmusHey, hey, hey! The Thermometer has hit 60°F this afternoon here in the Finger Lakes! Wow!
Okay, I'm confused! It's 46F here at the New Jersey Shore, and no, there is no wind. Oh well.
Here are a couple of pics before detailing, weathering, etc.
A little more...
'ello pipples--Chloe, I'll have a fish & chips dinner with a mug of IRISH coffee please
I spent the entire day in my back yard fighting with all kinds of branches and broken twigs and what all else there--I got the new door put in and had to stuff the other door/bits into the garage to get rid of during our 'spring cleanup' next month. The garage --which was clean;Honest!!--is now a mess again as stuff from the basement came out of said basement and landed in the garage. There is even more gubbage to show up as well---the attic needs it as well---sheeesh!!
As for all the smoking and quitting--I too took up the rotten stuff when I was a kid of about 10. I, thankfully, never got things like asthma--dang lucky there---BUUUTT!!--I have a heart arrythmia that was discovered when I turned 44. This thing gets/got triggered when I smoked. Hence I had certain health issues stemming from this. I had to quit smoking---COLD TURKEY. Boy, am I glad I did. Besides the various heart issues, I soon discovered that YAY!! I can taste food!!---YES PC, that also included PIES!!---and even better--my clothes did not have that odd odor either-----then I also then found that I actually was not CONSTANTLY BROKE---and on and on and on---so now that I got this anti-smoking lecture mode off my chest I too will get off my
ERIC-like the way the building is turning out
Time for me to stuff myself into a booth and fill up on my fish/chips here---
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
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howmus ...Hey, hey, hey! The Thermometer has hit 60°F this afternoon here in the Finger Lakes! Wow!...
...Hey, hey, hey! The Thermometer has hit 60°F this afternoon here in the Finger Lakes! Wow!...
It got to 68* here at my home in the Southern Tier! The house warmed up to 76*....was tempted to turn on A/C but no, lets hold heat in for the chillier night and meanwhile sweat a little. April first the plastic comes off the windows! WooHoo!
Spring is this week First day is friday! WooHoo!
WooHoo!
{doesn't take much to excite me does it?}
Hello .....
Looks like a lot of people had a great St P day. I'm glad.
It's good to see many people are breaking or have already broken th e smoking habit. The church group we work with helps people get over various addictions. There is some really bad stuff out there. It's sad how many young people have gone to prison for drug offenses. We help them get their lives back as much as we can, but it is really tough for those young people and their families. We've never had addition problems ourselves, but we think all of us should be helping to solve this major problem.
I did not do any construction on the layout, but I did some operations. That is the fun part.
Happy Model Railroading!
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
I hope you have all had an enjoyable St. Patrick's day This is a very quick drop in for a small JR Regular, and a grilled cheese samich on whole wheat. The ISS flew right over our house this evening at about 8:45 Atlantic DST. It tracked down the handle of the Big Dipper on its way out, passing very close to Alioth, and just "inside" Mizar. By that ime it was entering earth's penumbra,a nd had been totally eclipsed by the time it should have passed Alkaid. (Thanks http://www.astropix.com/HTML/C_SPRING/BIGDIP.HTM for the names!) The shuttle was supposed to follow 5 minutes or so later, but didn't show. The TV must have had the times wrong.
Many small tasks accomplished in the last 24 hours, not without a good dose of Murphy in the changing of the ballast in one of the train room flourescent lights. First the retainer screw for the ballast fell to the carpet. It wasn't easilly found, having bounced soundlessly into a scenery implements ice-crean container 8 inches tall! Then, the replacement ballast had the slots at the ends TOO NARROW TO FIT THE STANDARD TABS IN THE FIXTURE!!! That was a hacksaw fix, but really! GRRRRR!!!!! I hesistate to mention my self-induced Murphyism of twisting together and murretting the red wires to the socket - that's both of them together, and then red wires from the ballast, both of those together - Duh! Still, the thing eventually worked out OK. I had to find the right breaker on the panel before I started, and, wouldn't you know, it had been labeled "Master Bedroom closset plugs" The fact there are no plugs there was a small clue....There is a breaker for "Train Room Plugs", and now there's one for "Master Bedroom closset lights / train room lights."
Time for bed. Good night all, prayers for all in need of Healing, Comfort and Peace.
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
The high today was 72. Maybe it'll be higher tomorrow. Hard to tell this time of year. The weather sometimes makes like a yo-yo.
I really don't know what the temp was today, but I will say about 60+. Thats warm.
Lets see.....................Todaym the wife didn't go to work. She needs to get a CAT scan, but her insurance needs to approve it. OK!!!!!! That makes alot of sense. I guess it has to be a emergancy situation. WHATEVER!!!!!!!!
Um........Hamster got loose again, well he was running in his ball. Got out, and the 25lbs cat got him. Didn't kill the poor thing but he's pretty scared. That was this morning.
Later in the day, got a computer (Dell) from the father-in-law. Our desk top hasn't been doing good at all. They were giving them away at his work, and he took one. It has a 2.5ghz, 512ram. Hey its free. Plus with him giving it to us is good. I don't think he likes me at all. I guess all of the tattoos, and just no-one is good enough for his daughter.
Then........The neighbor came over and tilled the garden for us. Now I have to pick out rocks, and get the ground ready.
Well that was my day. Pretty busy.
Well everybody have a goodnight.
Good evening, All.
I have been too lazy to set up the tripod. This is a big workweek. Maybe I will get the photos this weekend.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Been doing a little work on the layout today. Got a couple of trackside shacks put together and pieced together an old two stall brick engine house. Now I have to find new places for the fire station and the O.L. King and Sons building.
I'll have the Insomniac's Special, please.
Seems quiet in here.
Sending in (hopefully) my last train stuff order tomorrow. Should be everything needed enough to complete our layouts, or at least come close. Going to use as much leftover building supplies as possible. Who knows, might accidently discover a useful new (new to me) technique.
Well, have a good night y'all.