Hello everybody...
I'll have an RBF, and join you diners in the corner booth. (sssshhhhhh .....Duke is sleeping)
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
jeffrey-wimberlyWe're always doubly alert on windy days. That seems to be the time that some low forehead decides it's time to burn off that big pile of branches and leaves because there's a great draft.
You too 'eh? I thought we had all the "low foreheads" in MY county...
Also, you've got one crossing to worry about? We've got the double-track UP east-west main all the way across our district, and close to the station too. So far (knocking frantically on wood), I've only had one RR related response: one tie burning (smoldering). Dispatcher 12 stopped everything, we hit it with a portable foam unit, and called it a day. One of our firefighters is the section foreman based out of Lowden, so he might've changed it out the next day.
Back in my Central City days, we had a Chicago Central and Pacific freight start no less than a half-dozen right of way and field fires from just southwest of Central City up to Coggon. I think they kept on lighting things up all the way to the mainline junction in Manchester. If my memory serves me correctly, I'm pretty sure Coggon Fire had to leave to go help Ryan. The CCP was running the ex-IC/ICG Paducah geeps at the time.
*yawn* Time for bed. G'night everybody, and a SAFE Wednesday to ya all.
Chris
The Cedar cRapids Industrial Branch: Proudly Shipping Yesterday's CrunchBerries Tomorrow!
Good evening folks: Kris is gently sawing wood in the bedroom, so I'm dropping by for a night cap before joining her. I've got the taxes beaten into shape, and should be able to mail tomorrow (crosses fingers that no last minute blunders surface, 'cos there should be a useable rebate.)
The diner car that I thought would go in my VIA train turns out to be a diner car only on the end of the box it came in! Not only that, but it won't reverse well with the other ConCor cars in the train, one of which insists on lying on its side if I try! So, although the whole train would be improved by a diner, it won't be this one. So it's going to be part of the Maritime Trunk passenger fleet, in this train. I'm swapping out the small CP car to run behind one of my RDCs. Here's the other train show acquisitions: The covered hopper, it's on one of the three tracks that I'll put through the car repair shop when it gets built. Two of the houses will go on the doorway module, and the other two up on the village at Jessetcook. The blue one replaces the third (red) house which is now on the doorway module, back where it started in 2000!
It's nearly midnight here, so I'll say Goodnight all, and God Bless. Prayers for all in need of healing, comfort and peace.
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
Wow, been busy in here today.
I'll have a plate full of brownies, please. Hey, may as well die happy.
Our stuff from gohobbies has shipped. Hopefully it will arrive by the weekend so I can resume working out the track plan and maybe even start laying track next week.
FIL is improving, but isn't ready to be returned yet. Probably will keep him for more rehab through Sat..
Not feeling right tonight so am going to watch tv and relax (as much as possible). Have a good one y'all.
Rob
ewl01Should be a quick First Aid meeting, if it happens at all. No President. no Secretary, possilbly no Captain. ...... no meeting. Not due to lack of interest....due to being busy.. Had to call the FD for lift assistance today, they always help out when needed.
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Some depts here run separate RIT or FAST crews (the teams rotate from regular duty) with their own trucks. One can request an extra team through mutual aid if you have enough working crews but need another RIT or FAST crew.
Tried to take some photos of my weathering work but my pocket camera auto focus 'sees' too much even with a neutral backdrop and can't focus on the windowless walls. time to get the Minolta out.....
Should be a quick First Aid meeting, if it happens at all. No President. no Secretary, possilbly no Captain. ...... no meeting. Not due to lack of interest....due to being busy.. Had to call the FD for lift assistance today, they always help out when needed.
Eric
Good evening, another raw (36F) cloudy day today, but no rain at least ( or snow ) I have my sign out like LEE pointing towards the MidWest to dump the snow, hey, it's working hardly any snow in March and none in April.
ED & JP: Final score Red Sox 5 TB 3.
SUE: 70's today, snow tomorrow, 70's next week, gee that sounds like NW weather!!!
DUKE: Do they have the Polar Express fired up yet for this season ?
howmusStarbucks? You can get coffee at Starbucks? I thought they only sold stuff like Chocolate, Mocha fudge, Vanilla, Hazelnut supreme. Whatever the heck that is? One of the worst chewing outs I ever got from my weird sister was the time we had something or other at the Starbucks at the Rochester Airport. I looked the clerk and said, "So do you have any coffee?" I don't recommend trying that one..............
Ray--I got "HHRUUUMMPPHHED" by some lady at a Starbucks one day because I asked whether they served coffee. A friend I was with at the time spit out his drink he had and started roaring with laughter---he told me after that he saw all kinds of reactions including barstools being used on other peoples heads but never did he see someone get HHRUUMPHED!!before---needless to say--we got banned from the place------I wonder why--mmm
This afternoon's drive north of here was interesting--at 2 of my clients places the plows had just gone through and yes--16" on the ground---whew---good thing it wasn't here. I'm glad it didn't start that nonsense back up when i was there---in fact it got sunny!!
Chloe--I'll have the 40oz porterhouse steak with the fried mushrooms on top, baked potato and grilled veggies please---and the jug of coffee as well-----oh--I'll also go for a whole Strawberry Rhubasrb pie please---yeah, I know--but I'm a bit hungry-----I'm going to do some trainwatching----
Any argument carried far enough will end up in Semantics--Hartz's law of rhetoric Emerald. Leemer and Southern The route of the Sceptre Express Barry
I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...
http://modeltrainswithmusic.blogspot.ca/
AmanaMedicCurrent FD has a much, much, much, much better attitude...although, it wouldn't take much to achieve that by comparison. "Everybody goes home" isn't just a neat slogan, it's policy.
jeffrey-wimberlyThere's always something new to be learned.
EXACTLY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I would add, there's always something to be RE-learned as well.
That's why I quit that department. I believed in (still do!) training. I got railroaded into being the Fire Training Officer, and I was met with "we don't need it." Also, "we've always done it this way, we don't need to learn anything else." They weren't kidding. I set up an SCBA obsticle course... one guy, a junior firefighter, showed up. I set up a ladder drill. Four guys showed up, wanting to "just do the meeting." I set up pump training/hose training. Nobody showed up. I quit, figuring it was only a matter of time before someone got hurt/killed...and it sure as heck wasn't going to be ME! AND, I wasn't going to take the liability for some numb-skull getting killed out of ignorance. Not long after, four others tossed their pagers on the table and walked too...same reason. Too much unsafe BS.
Current FD has a much, much, much, much better attitude...although, it wouldn't take much to achieve that by comparison. "Everybody goes home" isn't just a neat slogan, it's policy.
We do training on a seperate night, makes it easier to stomach rather than suffering through 2-3 hours of meetings, then having training before or after.
In other news and views, two articles now filed for the week with THAT editor. Got a call from a business owner, very grateful and appreciative of the new business feature I did a few weeks back. I hope he called THAT editor too! I'll take all the "atta-boys" I can get.
THAT said...one "Oh S...............hazbot!" cancels out a hundred "atta-boys."
Hmmmmm, gettin' close to dinner/supper/chow time. Chloe? Zoe? Flo? whomever...a 1/2 lb. cheeseburger please, with fries and a large Coke...thankyamuch...
Robby P.I need to start dinner. Trying something new, which takes 40mins to cook. Then add some cheese and another 10 mins.
Waffles? Congrats on the Job!!
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.
AmanaMedicA department I quit in frustration and disgust used to hollar bloody murder if they had to sit through a one-hour training session...but then had no problem arguing for three hours over what type of sandwich to serve at the soup supper.
Robby P: Congrats on the job, and kudos to you for finding a way to keep income rolling in while out of work. Rather than just sitting around, you applied your talents and skills...and turned them into cash.
I applaud you sir. Such self-reliance, enterprise, and initiative seem to be lacking these days.
Just be careful when mounting the tires, I'd hate to hear of you taking a trip through the wall...
Well y'all don't have to worry about me, and coffee. I just don't like it. When I have a cup, it just makes me thirsty.
I got some good news. I start my new job tomorrow. Its with the same company I was working for. Instead of tire treading, I will be mounting tires, moving them in the warehouse, etc. I FINALLY GET OUT OF THE HOUSE!!! This is the first job in about two months. The other part of the company said they would hire me on full-time, but never called. The job is still through the temp service (which I hate working temp), but its a job. I believe the hours are five, eight hour days. Mon-Fri. Thats not to bad.
SO................I guess I won't be in here as much . Now I don't have to spend my time in the basement weathering cars for money either.
Well everybody, I need to start dinner. Trying something new, which takes 40mins to cook. Then add some cheese and another 10 mins.
Everybody have a good day.
"Rust, whats not to love?"
jeffrey-wimberlySounds like some of the fire dept meetings I've been to lately. You reckon it's something in the water?
A department I quit in frustration and disgust used to hollar bloody murder if they had to sit through a one-hour training session...but then had no problem arguing for three hours over what type of sandwich to serve at the soup supper.
So far, this FD hasn't had much in the way of BS at the meetings. We do the monthly truck checks, have a (usually) delicious supper, then knock-out the department business meeting followed by the Volunteer's Association meeting. Simply put, Dept. meeting = taxpayer money. Association meeting = OUR money. Chief's wife cooks for us, or during warmer weather, we grill. Builds fellowship among the troops, and provides incentive to show up for meetings.
Newspaper work for THAT editor is going slow... I covered a training fire Solon did on Saturday. Lots of pics, now trying to write the article to go with. The toughest part is trying to come up with something "catchy," a jazzy little cliche' to open the article. It's part AP style, part THAT editor style. Gotta "snazify" it (my word) to make it interesting for the reader. Then, have to put in witty little asides to the reader, to show them I'm talking directly to them; and that I'm a witty, sophisticated and enlightened writer...
Yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh right.
Chloe? How're we doing on the coffee supply???
ewl01Last nights FD meeting...3 fundraising reports, membership, finance report, building report. 15 min. The next 45 were spent arguing over who should have keys to the building that houses the banquet hall and members room. Thing is, it's accessable through the engine house via a keypad door (along with the members room). Dept. members don't need keys! I left in the middle of that. The FA meetings are different. We have 4 women on the squad (out of 10 total active members), 3 are officers, the meetings go quick! Who wants to sit around at 9:30 on a weeknight with a bunch of tired people?
PC - Looks like my one boss....
Last nights FD meeting...3 fundraising reports, membership, finance report, building report. 15 min. The next 45 were spent arguing over who should have keys to the building that houses the banquet hall and members room. Thing is, it's accessable through the engine house via a keypad door (along with the members room). Dept. members don't need keys! I left in the middle of that. The FA meetings are different. We have 4 women on the squad (out of 10 total active members), 3 are officers, the meetings go quick! Who wants to sit around at 9:30 on a weeknight with a bunch of tired people?
Just rambling.... it's a short week, weathers going to be lousy. All that stuff you guys are having eventually winds up here in one form or another.
The weathering looks better now that the thinned black wash has dried. I'll try to get some pics in a couple of days.
pcarrell I did manage to catch this pic though.......
I did manage to catch this pic though.......
Starbucks? You can get coffee at Starbucks? I thought they only sold stuff like Chocolate, Mocha fudge, Vanilla, Hazelnut supreme. Whatever the heck that is? One of the worst chewing outs I ever got from my weird sister was the time we had something or other at the Starbucks at the Rochester Airport. I looked the clerk and said, "So do you have any coffee?" I don't recommend trying that one..............
Got my ears lowered this morning. Have to go grocery shopping sometime this afternoon, but I think most of the rest of the day will be spent getting the layout ready for a photo op session tomorrow and Friday. New camera body should be arriving tomorrow along with the lighting equipment.
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
blownout cylinder howmusWhat's that? Inch, Barry, and Philip each drank a 40 cup urn already............? Going to be one of those days, Huh? We NEED our coffee-----
howmusWhat's that? Inch, Barry, and Philip each drank a 40 cup urn already............? Going to be one of those days, Huh?
We NEED our coffee-----
Man, you think we're bad? I saw Jeff a few minutes ago and tried to catch up with him but he was so jacked up I couldn't keep up. I did manage to catch this pic though.......
Good Morning All...Its sunny and 37 here after a freeze last nite..I'll have a bowl of chili with cheese and a diet coke please..Thank You..I am kinda dragging rear had one of those nite when I just couldn't sleep..I took a micro-machine bull dozer apart this morning and a Wally world tank..The dozer had wheels instead of trucks took apart tank and cut off tracks to put on dozer...Also rehaded a B&O caboose to go with B&O SD9 i have coming from Ebay deal..Gonna slip over in corner and enjoy my chili and see who drops in..You all have a good one...Jerry
Good morning, Chloe. Coffee please.
We have another sunny day( 70 today and 74 yesterday). However, they have predicted snow again on Monday. Will winter ever end?
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Hey everybody. I'll have a lrg coke, and a cheeseburger with fries please....thanks.
Anbody have any luck ordering from modeltrainstuff, I placed an order on the 1st. and when I log on to check the status, it still says "processing". Hope they don't think it was an April fool's joke. Any way I'l just keep checking. Was hopin" to have it before leaving for Myrtle Beach on friday. BTW that brings another question... anyone know of any LHS in that area. It"s pretty much a tourist/vacation area, so I wouldn't expect it but you never know, with the "snowbirds" from the northern regions.
I'll go sit in the back now. Have a great day.
GIBob
Good mornin',
Sign me up for the coffee too...had the monthly fire dept. meeting last night, stayed up far too late afterwards. Lots of newspaper crap to do today for THAT editor. It's sunny and 40 here...but I just wanna crawl back into bed and hibernate...until May.
Rob, glad you're getting at least a little bit of peace now. Forgot to mention a few days ago, if you need bed rails, there are some, fairly inexpensive, that slip between the mattress and the box springs...very effective. Any home healthcare equipment place should have 'em.
For all of yous' getting the "winter's last gasp," we had it here Sunday. Didn't affect us much, other than some God-awful wind and bone-chilling cold. At least it didn't stick around very long.
Chloe? How we coming on that coffee dear?
Here's a boot. One of my old Army boots. Should do the trick. Hey! Wait! I forgot to check if it had......oops, uh,never mind.
I'll have the direct IV caffeine transfer special, please & thanks.
Our DSL is non-existent presently. Took me 10 minutes to get here. Our phone company is called "Frontier" and it seems a most appropriate name. Usually these outages "slowages" are only temporary. If it last more than 24 hours, I'll call them.
It is much more peaceful here this morning without that nutcase, old hag, wicked witch MIL around.
Hope everyone has a great day today. I'll drop back in when the DSL returns.
howmusI'll be in the back entertaining Barry to see if his mood can get worse........
RRROOOAAAAARRRGGHHH!!!!-----so there---Heeheehee
Good morning folks.
Just thought I'd pop my head in and say hello. I think the last time I was here was when I was closing my business a few years back. Life is down right peachy now compared to back then.
A good byproduct of our move is a room that accommodates a 14x9 layout! I've been slowly working on a representation of my hometown of Mankato MN. Most of the track is laid, but very little scenery is done. I'm currently working on a trestle that still stands just outside of town. Life is pretty busy these days so I model at a much slower pace than on my last layout. I also have a prototype to be faithful to which keeps me staring and thinking about how to do it 'right'.
I thought I would stop and give an update on my modeling and life in general.
I sure hope you find that old shoe to put in the coffee pot. I would expect nothing less!
The reason for the coffee delay is very simple. The one esential item needed to give the coffee that flavor we all know and love has been deemed to be defective. Please excuse the delay while we find another old leather boot of the appropriate age and wear to put in the bottom of the coffee urn.
Mornin' everyone!
Add my name to the list waiting for the coffee to be done. Chloe, you must have had a real run on the stuff this morning I have never seen you run out before. What's that? Inch, Barry, and Philip each drank a 40 cup urn already............? Going to be one of those days, Huh? I think we had better keep the path to the "little room" in the back clear! While the coffee is perking, I'll have a couple of those donuts you have back there.
It's another beautiful day here in the Finger Lakes. So far not much white stuff. Just a dusting on the lawn nd some flakes coming down now and then. Could get 1" to 3" of partly cloudy before the day is done. Not a problem.
Soon as I finish breakfast, I think I'll go get my ears lowered. I will have to be today or sometime after Easter, and I don't want to scare the bunny away. The restaurant where the family traditionally goes to have Easter Dinner has a person dressed in a bunny suit (how quaint...). A couple of years ago he came up to me and did the routine he does of waving in your face and being generally obnoxious so I looked at him and said in a very loud voice, "Darn! I forgot my gun!" I got in all kinds of trouble for that one. Slapped by the bunny, very dirty looks from people with little kids, and a major chewing out from my sister. Actually it was fun and the bunny now stays away from me.........
I'll be in the back entertaining Barry to see if his mood can get worse........
jeffrey-wimberly LSWrr Good morning all, We got enough snow to cover the grass but none on the streets or sidewalks, 6" to 12" of snow is predicted for this evening, however I posted a DETOUR sign, hopefully the snow will go straight to Leesville, LA tonight. I wouldn't want our southern neigbor and patron to the diner to feel left out. Lee I'll have to post a sign at the Arkansas line redirecting it to Indiana so Philip can enjoy it.
LSWrr Good morning all, We got enough snow to cover the grass but none on the streets or sidewalks, 6" to 12" of snow is predicted for this evening, however I posted a DETOUR sign, hopefully the snow will go straight to Leesville, LA tonight. I wouldn't want our southern neigbor and patron to the diner to feel left out. Lee
Good morning all,
We got enough snow to cover the grass but none on the streets or sidewalks, 6" to 12" of snow is predicted for this evening, however I posted a DETOUR sign, hopefully the snow will go straight to Leesville, LA tonight. I wouldn't want our southern neigbor and patron to the diner to feel left out.
Lee
And to think I USED to like you!