howmusSorry to go on like this, but if you knew how many years I struggled to help bring the music department at this school forward to where they were performing to this level..... It does my heart good to see the level of accomplishment that is happening. This was the best High School concert I have ever been to in Geneva and one of the best Vocal concerts I have heard in any High School. If you think I am on an adrenaline high, you haven't even come close!!!
Hey, when you can get people of that caliber to show up at a high school vocal concert who wouldn't have that rush?!. Must've been a blast!!
howmusAnd make sure Barry eats his pie instead of making a mess again, OK!
At least I eat my pies---as opposed to certain people who like to use pie catapaults to launch theirs' into oblivion!
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I'm now in yet another back up mode to back up the backed up back ups-------------neighbour came in with LITTLE problem. Seems like his MAC has gone into disk thrashing mode. And Mac's are never supposed to go PHOOOPFH!!---oh yeah---well---it was like this you see--it ---a ---well----
Robby-Neat building!! Not bad for a first---yeah right. Excellent more like---
Any argument carried far enough will end up in Semantics--Hartz's law of rhetoric Emerald. Leemer and Southern The route of the Sceptre Express Barry
I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...
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Evening all from so-far mild SunnyCal. High of 80 here today, no breezes (which means no Pollen) but we're in for a heat wave come Saturday and Sunday. As I told you, possible 105 or so by Sunday. Whoopee!
My prayers to those of you in the midwest that got caught in that horrible line of thunderstorms/tornadoes. I hope if there was damage, that you escaped it. I saw the Doppler of those storms, and it looked horrendous!
Well, had a brief reherasal at the school with the incoming LIturgy Workshop choir (this is reserved for Senior, only) and Fr. Wanser has an EXCEPTIONAL group coming in. Ed Trafton and I kinda/sorta worked out the keyboard settings for me to do at Baccaluareate, next week, and it's going to be fun. Pipe-organ and strings. Not together, you understand, but spaced through the music. I'm glad I had the chance to work out on the keyboard today--we'll do some more tomorrow--because the technique is totally different from playing the piano. You have to sort of slide from note to note, instead of just placing your fingers on the keys. By the time we finished, I felt very comfortable. Another rehearsal tomorrow morning, then the BIG one Tuesday, and then the Big Blast Wednesday evening. Dang, it's good to be back!
"Uff Dah" and Spooky are well--I think she's a little jealous, because when the vet weighed Uff-Dah yesterday, he was 21 pounds. Spooky's only 18. But as I said, she's walking around with her "I still have MY coat, where did HIS go?" look. Uff-Dah could care less, just as long as his bowl's full, LOL!
Jeff: Wise decision by your doctor, I think. Incredible how some side-effects of medication can hit you after some years of taking it. Let's see if that swelling goes down. I had to go off of one blood-pressure medication after taking it for almost 20 years, because it suddenly reacted by swelling my tongue to the point I could barely breathe. It happens. Hope going off that medication gets your legs down soon.
Tom P: to the forum. As to the reefer cars and Riverside produce, I would think that since Riverside was on the original SP "Sunset Route" out of LA, that the original cars would have been early PFE wood reefers. I know that the SP/UP Pacific Fruit Express company was formed before the 20th Century, originally to provide refrigerator car service from the Sacramento/San Joaquin/Salinas Valleys to the eastern markets via the "Overland" route, so I would think that with Riverside being on a primary SP route, the same cars would have been used. I know that SP always had a large produce business on their "Sunset" route. You might check with the Riverside Historical Society, or Google "Pacific Fruit Express" to see if I'm in the ball-park. What era are you modeling, anyway? I think we'd all be interested.
Well, have to go practice my 'strings' and 'organ' (on my grand piano, LOL!) and then go out and see what I want to do this weekend on the MR (I mean, BESIDES run trains!)
Oh, and I agree with a lot of you: How come I'm clear across the COUNTRY from someone who sounds like the best sound engineer on the planet?
Best to all, prayers to those in need.
Tom
Tom View my layout photos! http://s299.photobucket.com/albums/mm310/TWhite-014/Rio%20Grande%20Yuba%20River%20Sub One can NEVER have too many Articulateds!
pcarrell FlashwavePC: Speaking of Ol' ITM, You got plans to use their new Bycicle car? You mean the velocipede? They've had that for years. I'd love to ride it!
FlashwavePC: Speaking of Ol' ITM, You got plans to use their new Bycicle car?
You mean the velocipede?
They've had that for years. I'd love to ride it!
Nope, I mean the 60ft PRR messenger car they rigged with a bike rack to take passengers up and peddle back. But I'd take the velocopede too.
-Morgan
twhiteOh, and I agree with a lot of you: How come I'm clear across the COUNTRY from someone who sounds like the best sound engineer on the planet?
Nah! Just the most excited and happiest at the moment. We are very, very, lucky to have a Superintendent of Schools who understands the value of music in the curriculum and the life of the students. An example is the hiring of the bassist for the day.....! Glad you had a great rehearsal, and I do wish that I could be there to hear the service Wednesday! Sounds like it will be impressive.
You know if we could get all the musicians we have here in the diner together to form a band....... Hmmm? It would have just about everything covered. Liturgical, Jazz, Rock, Heavy Metal, Tradition Folk and Classical......... Wonder what we could call ourselves?
OK I have to get some . See you sometime tomorrow.
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Flashwave Nope, I mean the 60ft PRR messenger car they rigged with a bike rack to take passengers up and peddle back. But I'd take the velocopede too.
I think I'd rather take the velocipede, but the bike car is cool too.
howmusWonder what we could call ourselves?
pcarrell Flashwave Nope, I mean the 60ft PRR messenger car they rigged with a bike rack to take passengers up and peddle back. But I'd take the velocopede too. I think I'd rather take the velocipede, but the bike car is cool too.
Flashwave The Rolling Kidney Stones.
I think that one's already taken. Bein' that it might get confused with another certain band with a petrified guitar player---Richards, if IIRC---keith Richards--yeah---
Good evening all.
Jeff, your SD27J could be placed in the "plausible realsim" category. I know their were some interesting "kit bashings" with the real world. Creations came from MK Rail (later called Boise Locomotive) and also from VMV of Paducah. Santa Fe (as you note) and other roads did some of that. Rock Island had some really intersting "kitbashes".
PC ...You can see my 1/87 velocipede in the photo below. Looks like the workers need to repair shed doors instead of having bull session.
Happy Model Railroading........
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
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Hey, CSX in selling locomotives! In CSX, of course.
Good morning.It's 69 and partly cloudy. The high should be in the high 80's with a chance of thunderstorms.The visit to the foot doc yesterday was uneventful, in fact I almost fell asleep in his office. I've been wondering about what modifications I could make on my Atlas GE U30C. I'm not a U-boat fan so this is the only one I have. I'm looking for something that will set it apart from most others. Anybody can have the ordinary and mundane. I prefer things that tease you into taking a closer look before hitting you right between the eyes. While the model I have already has a couple of modifications they're things that wouldn't stand out except maybe to a rivet counter, such as U33C end rails and a horn from an SD24. I want to add something that makes a statement without bordering on the ridiculous. Yeah, I can hear the snide remarks already. I would prefer not to have to deal with those.Today's Weather for:Sundown, LA 71446-6114 5/15/2009Wind Chill: 69°FHumidity: 90%Dew Point: 66°FSo Far TodayHigh: 71°FLow: 69°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 0mph NNEToday High: 88 Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the late morning and afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.Tonight Low: 68 Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
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Good Morning people.
We're getting some sun today followed by some more cloud and some more rain for the evening. Right now we're at 10C going to 21C, tomorrow we'll be at 17C with showers and T'storms ending in the afternoon and remaining windy for the day. By Sunday we'll have a high of 11C ---hey, but Thursday promises a high of 28C!!
Got today off so I now have a 4 day holiday weekend----YAY!!! Hopefully this translates into some MRR'ing time---aherm---cough cough
Its a foggy morning. Maybe the sun will come out later this morning.
Thanks for the kind words on the engine house. I painted it up yesterday, and I think it will need some "weathering" done. Might not be the best looking, but "it is what it is."
I might head to a LHS later today. Get some supplies.
Not to much else planned today.
Here's a photo of a "rail" car. Its been in town for a few weeks dropping rail.
ENJOY!!
"Rust, whats not to love?"
It would seem the decoder install for the U30C will have to wait. I've been through all the accessible boxes in the closet but I was unable to locate the decoder I had intended to use. Looks like that project is pushed to the back burner until I can order a new decoder. What with car repairs and payment commitments to other modelers it may be two or three months.
Good Mornin, (yawn) Slept good last night and this morning too. I didn't get up til after 7. Raining here now. Supposed to get storms again this eve and strong again tonight . Tired of storms already. I know it's only been 2 so far and this the third. The older I get the less I like storms. Gotta find out what the scratchy scrapey grindy noise in the truck front end is. It's about due for front brakes also. Last time it made the sound it was scale rust fell between the rotor and the stone shield. I'm hoping for the same again. It doesn't really sound like brakes, I just know it's about time. Brake fluids getting low. Now that I've "retired " from farming, no pension from that little stint, I hope to have the time again to take better care of my own stuff. LOL! yea right. Did I mention I need to clean up the train room. Sounds good, I think I'll head down there today.
A band huh? How about "Lost Locos" (some may get it. Some may be too young) Speaking of that, have you all seen this? http://playingforchange.com/episodes/2/Stand_by_Me (Video so, Dial-ups beware.)
Have a Great Day!
Todd
Central Illinoyz
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I'm a small town boy. A product of two people from even smaller towns. I don’t talk on topic….. I just talk.
Good Morning All..Its cloudy and 61 here Posta rain latter just what we need..Farmers are scratching their heads wondering when they can get in the fields...I'll have a slice of Gary's Ky ham on a biscuit,and coffee please...thank You...Planning to glue ballast in yards...You all have a good one...Jerry
Looks like I'm buying !!...Order up and enjoy I'm headed to kitchen for KP duty..You all are giving me dish pan hands!!...
"Lost Locos" Hoo Boy!!!!
Chloe, pork roll sandwich and a decaf please? Thanks.
Weather's been everywhere lately, sunny, rain, fog, wind.... all in one day. Asthma acted up last night, actually 1:30am.. It's different from when I was young. Back then there was a lot of phlem, now it's just tightness.
Oh well, Sgt from police is here. Time to get back to work.
Eric
ewl01"Lost Locos" Hoo Boy!!!!
That would kind of confuse some who have heard of some band called "Los Lobos", but oh well--- I know of one certain person who might like a band called "Berkshires"
Me---I'd prefer something along the lines of "RS3"------
Lost Loco's....I love it!
Gerry, love the velocipede! Excellent! Oh, and I got the Email. I'll hit you back later, OK?
Coffee in a UNION PACIFIC mug with a BLT and please burn the bacon. Thanks!
Actually made a little time to work on the wife's canyon, adding more goof and trying out some experiments with what's on hand.
Today has been a barn cleaning and fence mending day here on the ol' farm. Need to work on laundry next.
Have a great day all and keep the posting pics. We enjoy them very much.
Rob
Tom: Welcome to the Diner! I'm waiting on an email from Kevin Hallaran, Historic Resources and Archives at t he Riverside Museum to confirm his suspicion that it was Southern Pacific. I'll let you know when I have the goods.
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
Barry said.... "That would kind of confuse some who have heard of some band called "Los Lobos", but oh well--- I know of one certain person who might like a band called "Berkshires" Me---I'd prefer something along the lines of "RS3"------"
If you come to Nashville, you can see a NC&STL 4-8-4 dispalyed in a city park The railroad called that class of engines "Dixies" instead of "Northerns". I heard that when the Dixies pulled into Nashville, they were whistling Dixie. Now, beat that one if you can.
My bet: Duke sleeps through that remark, too.
PC... glad you liked the velell pede.. never mind, I'm not gonna spell the word this time.....
Afternoon, Zoe - I'll have a BLT also, and a Dr. Pepper, please. Thanks!
Not sure what was going on this morning - I was getting a "No Server Found" message (or close to that) when I was trying to get into the Diner. I couldn't even get to the Trains.com main page. Not even a message... Catapult take down the server, maybe?
Garry, love your velocipede (maybe that's it... no guarantees, though) - where'd you find that? I had never seen one of those.
Somewhat busy this morning (in spots here and there) - afternoon should be calm and hopefully the paperw**k will be done without having to stay late or anything.
No rain here yet today, but they're talking about 60 percent chance tonight. We'll see. Hot at the moment (80's F). That, I can do without...
I'll be in the corner booth, checking out the switcher doing its thing, and seeing who else comes in.
Blessings,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Barry
I know of one certain person who might like a band called "Berkshires
Best to all on sick call and those recovering.
Talk to you later
Duke
"Don't take a wooden nickel,because it isn't worth a dime" by my Dad
"There are only 3 things you need out of life:A gentle grade,the wind in your face,and cinders in your hair.....But keep an eye on the water glass!" Jack Evans
TMarshA band huh? How about "Lost Locos" (some may get it. Some may be too young) Speaking of that, have you all seen this? http://playingforchange.com/episodes/2/Stand_by_Me (Video so, Dial-ups beware.)
Oh Yes! Yes, yes, yes my friends! That is me to a tee. My philosophy, my quest, and life! The original language of love and peace!
Thanks for sharing that Todd!
We got a big thunder boomer coming in so I'm shutting down for a while.
Hi Guys!
How's things and stuff?
To the new Members of the exclusive Diner's club here where anyone can join for free!!! A desire for all things trains is all that's required, and the banter and dress is casual!
WELL! Tried to get online this morning and couldn't. Reset/restarted everything. Called Time Warner and they finally came about 4 pm and said the old modem had to go as they didn't use those anymore and it was bad. Whew.....computer/net withdrawal can be sheer hell !! I always want to get online/do more online etc. when I can't get on for any reason. Is that how it is for you too??? That is one reason I don't do everything like pay bills etc. online. Was gonna order something online today though, and couldn't, so I will wait. However did we manage before the Personal Computer and internet???
howmus TMarshA band huh? How about "Lost Locos" (some may get it. Some may be too young) Speaking of that, have you all seen this? http://playingforchange.com/episodes/2/Stand_by_Me (Video so, Dial-ups beware.) Oh Yes! Yes, yes, yes my friends! That is me to a tee. My philosophy, my quest, and life! The original language of love and peace! Thanks for sharing that Todd!
Careful, you may burst something important! I think maybe y'all are "loco"? You certainly love that control board, don't you? Imagine one like that for trains!!!
TMarsh Galaxy- Just train boxes? Amateur. I find myself keeping the boxes the car and structure kits come in. I just ran across the box the controller came in. Why do I keep these things?
Galaxy-
Todd...I DO have such boxes as well....and old sprues....the celephane panels of boxes {maybe for windows?} ...and what-nots and who knows what all that I saved, in case I might need it someday. I come from a family of "savers" who never throw anything away! My mother always said we as kids often had more fun playing with the boxes than what came in them!! I FINALLY threw out the box my new battery operated tools kit came in from last day-after-Thanks-Giving-Day-Sale just last garbage day! Actually the box got recycled and the foam got trashed.
I guess no one can use the Nscale Bachmann EZ track? It will join the trash pile perhaps then, I hate to throw it away if someone can use it and don't know if it will sell at a yard sale. I am NOT looking forward to the work that would involve but could use a few extra bucks and don't like to throw out something someone can use. I'm in a get-rid-of-it-now mood. Maybe I re-think and use it on the around-the-tree-layout for xmas......if it will fit in the plan for the new HO/Nscale combined under-the-tree-layout.
Jeffrey W. I may have some Bachmann EZ track HO I may want to get rid of...you use the EZ track, don't you? Most of a simple oval from a train set.....Not sure yet what I will do with it.....
-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.
Afternoon everyone!
I popped in for just a couple of minutes earlier when I was waiting for my son to pick me up and take me to the Dodge Dealers so I could get my truck back. One reason I take the truck back them every time is the great treatment and service I get there. The total bill for checking out the brakes and lubing the calipers was $0 and some advise to drive it at least once a week to keep them working..... Hard to beat that!
Went out to Boy Scout Camp first thing this morning and helped with some odds and ends while the other volunteers were removing the old roof. Only 5 of us out there working today. Probably a few more tomorrow. I cooked hamburgers for lunch for all of us with chips and veggies as well. Made sure they had some fresh perked coffee for break and snacks to eat. It was the rangers day to have truck problems. The 20 year old camp truck (not the newer one) was being filled with the rubble from the old roof and was supposed to be moved every so often so that the roof could just be dropped into the bed of the truck. On the second move, the brakes quit working........ Fun when he was backing up to the building. Lucky it was uphill! Then on the third move, the truck wouldn't start. Good battery, but the shift lever wouldn't make contact to kick in the starter. So the ranger and I walk down to his maintenance building get the tractor and pull the dumpster up to the building we were working on so he could use the bucket on the tractor and then dump it in the dumpster. (He said he should have done that in the first place...... Which is what I had suggested at Properties Meeting a month ago.....)
After I got my truck home, I made another shopping list for tomorrow and went to the store. Tonight I am going to just hang out and do very little.
Zoe, how about a cup of decafe and a piece of that Lemon Pie? I'll go sit in the back and try not to snore. Bring it to me there if you would.
galaxyJeffrey W. I may have some Bachmann EZ track HO I may want to get rid of...you use the EZ track, don't you? Most of a simple oval from a train set.....Not sure yet what I will do with it.....
Good evening all,
Busy day today, first had the weekly meeting with THAT editor. Then, a "working lunch" on the Boss's dime while plotting next week's efforts. I was to cover a mock drunk driving accident at the high school...but the weather nixed THAT. Finished by going to the middle school for "Pioneer Day," with many pics shot. Even took a ride on a school bus for a trip out to a buffalo herd. I kinda felt like the guy from Ferris Bueller's Day Off...
For Southpark fans, one of the kids (5th or 6th grade, not sure which) was wearing an orange hooded sweatshirt (school color)...and looked like KENNY! As-in "Oh my God! They killed KENNY!" The buffalo were a novelty for about...five minutes, then the kiddees decided to play with the electric fence. They found it much, much more interesting... I'm a little worried about the future now.
Hey JEFF: If you're still wondering what to do to your U-boat...why not drop an EMD hood on it. Seems to me CNW re-powered an ALCO or Baldwin, and put an EMD hood over the new engine.
I could be mistaken though.
It has been known to happen...
Chris
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