Good morning. It's 58 and clear. The high will be near the mid 70's and it will be partly cloudy.I went to see the foot doc yesterday. He had good things to say overall and a new set of X-rays was done. The cut bone ends are showing some signs of regrowth. He changed my antibiotics so the pseudomonas bug the last culture showed was there won't have time to become resistant. The pharmacy should be calling me this morning to confirm the change. On the layout front I spent much of last night cataloging all the locos I have on the layout and in the display rack. That comes to 37 locos, 23 of which are DCC. 12 of those are in permanently mu'd pairs. I'm using a program called 'RRTRAINS 2000' to catalog all my locos and rolling stock. The rolling stock is gonna take a while because I have a lot of it and more is on the way. Some of the new stuff was recently purchased on sale while others are older cars other modelers don't want anymore. I'll take anything I can get, within reason of course. Robby, I haven't forgotten about you.
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Good Morning--
Got back last night from one of those check a bunch of stuff out tours ---- with some of these on a small CP yard at Woodstock ON. This local run was going to Ingersoll on the spur rather than the branch---only had 3 cars on it.
and a foundry that I worked at for a few years----way back----no longer a going concern
And some back alley thingumahoovers
There is -- on one street about 5 closed plants all in a row.
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/
BamaCSX83So, Jeff, does that mean that you have 23 total locomotives, or are those just the decoder equipped models?
So, Jeff, does that mean that you have 23 total locomotives, or are those just the decoder equipped models? Well y'all, still listening to it rain, both of the girls are asleep and Amy and I are getting ready to head there. I've gotta be at w**k tomorrow at noon, so I should be able to stop in tomorrow morning and get breakfast with all of you fine people. Guess I'm off for the night, talk to y'all in the morning.
So, Jeff, does that mean that you have 23 total locomotives, or are those just the decoder equipped models?
Well y'all, still listening to it rain, both of the girls are asleep and Amy and I are getting ready to head there. I've gotta be at w**k tomorrow at noon, so I should be able to stop in tomorrow morning and get breakfast with all of you fine people.
Guess I'm off for the night, talk to y'all in the morning.
I now know for a fact that I have 23 DCC equipped locos. 12 have Digitrax DZ125 decoders, 1 has an NCE decoder, 2 have Bachmann EZ decoders, 6 have Bachmann standard decoders, 1 has a Digitrax DH123AT decoder and 1 has a Lenz decoder.
Evenin' folks!
Just a cup of decafe for me Flo. I'll go sit in the back booth and unwind for a bit.
Joe sorry to hear about your Grandfather's condition. I will keep your family and you as well in my prayers.
Got quit a few odds and ends done today. Nothing on any grand scale but stuff that needed to get done all the same. I made a bunch of pariffin fire starters from some old paper egg cartons that I save for the purpose.
Tomorrow I have a doctors appt. Hopefully he will tell me what is going on with the big toe and give me something to correct the situation............... Wasn't too bad most of the day, but now has started to throb again this evening.
Hope all of you have a great evening!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Evening all. Chloe, I'll take a RBF, thanks.
Not much from me. Just finishing up that english research paper...
My Dad went to see my grandpa yesterday. He said he's not doing well at all, and Parkinson's is taking a huge toll on him. Apparently, he looks the way his father did when he died. It seems he only has a few months left.And according to my dad, for the first time, my grandma seems "different." Like she finally realizes what is happening, and it's not good.Please keep him in your prayers
On a happier (and MRR related note), I'm also getting four Walthers 16K Funnel-Flow tank cars, as well as an airbrush. 2 for Christmas, and I'll buy the other 2 (so I get those earlier).Also, I think I've come up with a paint scheme for my Atlas NRE 3GS-21B Genset (when it comes in in January). It will be a hybrid of the GE GEVO demonstrator scheme and NS BP4 scheme. The colors of the GEVO, in the BP4 scheme. Blue in the front (nose, cab, and below the curve, but probably a lighter blue than on the GEVO), and green in the back. White lettering, as well as the curved line (separating the blue and green). I'll post it if I get it drawn up.
I'll be catching up, if I don't fall asleep at the RC
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Good Evening
Just got back from runnin' 'roun' all over de place-----found some more ARNLD S-2's that seem to be working quite well-----so far----
I've got a wacking amount of pix to dig through---as well as read this wacking great amount of writing that you frustrated novelists have scorched out of yourselves-----so's I better start digging here--
Chloe, I'll just have a coffee for now please---I'll be at the corner booth for a bit----
Afternoon all. Stopping in for a RBF and watching it rain. Well, Mikayla had her first check up today. She's doing just fine, so no worries.
Jeff, thanks for the information about what you do to get the paint mixed. I guess then I could easily take a picture of one of CSX's YN3 painted locomotives and ask them (Lowes or Wal Mart) to match the two colors since I've yet to get any of the actual paint to make the test strips with. Then I could also at least paint my GP40-2 in its proper YN3 and then of course buy the stuff I need and finish it out.
Well y'all, I think that I might go and join Duke in the back booth, I'm just a little tired from the day/last week, so I may go and examine the back of my eyelids for a few...
Just a cup of decaf when you have time, Zoe.
Sue - I remember taking my private pilot checkride like it was yesterday. I was actually about 13,000 yesterdays ago, but that just makes me sound old! In the right seat was a fellow named O.T. Dunford. He pulled the throttle at one point and said "Pick a field". We were in Oklahoma. The challenge was to pick the best field, since there were about a dozen choices. Not like here in Oregon where you hope for anything level without trees! Many congratulations to your husband, it's quite an acheivement! You must be proud.
Jim and others who have asked - I put my RR project blog on-line at the address below, but have no way to test it as my webserver is inside my firewall and one of the little quirks of doing it that way is that I can't see my sites going through the "published" address.
Let me know if you folks can't get the site to pull up, and I'll do a bit more research.
It's raining here, and I have to go back to work. Thanks for the warm atmosphere and coffee!
I'm outta here!
Packer Sawyer, I did the same thing when I heard the score on the radio.
Sawyer, I did the same thing when I heard the score on the radio.
Yeah man. Least the Chargers won. That was a nailbiter!
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Coffee refill, please.
***Sue, already did per-congrats to your hubby. As I said before, I knew he would pass it. So, will the flying budget take funds away from model RRing more or less now? How about some new pics of your latest layout projects?
***Paul, sounds like you have a whole lot of fun planned for your B-day. Hope there is nothing serious going on.
***Keith, perhaps someone else will have some suggestions, but the brickwork looks fine to me.
Cleaned the gutters here at the house and down at the barn. Transfered some water. Sprayed more sealer under the porch. Only a few items left to do until the rain arrives. Could get between 3"-8" locally. The latter would surely cause real flooding again.
Ran the loco over the ballasting I did last night. No problems...whew!
Rob
Afternoon...Its cloudy and 65 here after a great week-end...I'll have a RBF please..Thank you..
Sue..Congrats to your hubby!
Paul..Good to hear from You..Glad Mary ann is doing OK with Dialysis..
Keith...Brick work looks great...
I am kinda between projects but planning to pull out fiddle yard finnish ballasting and get the rest of ground throws in..
You all have a good one...Jerry
der5997 Good morning all: Have to fix the shed roof today. Tabs have been missing for some time with no problem, but a leak developed in that last Nor-easter. School and I did not blend happily, but in defence of teachers in general here's a selection of some of the stuff up with which they have to put. * Classical Studies * Question: Name one of the early Romans' greatest achievements. Answer: Learning to speak Latin * Biology * Question: What is a fibula? Answer: A little lie * Classical Studies * Question: What were the circumstances of Julius Caesar's death? Answer: Suspicious ones * Biology * Question: Give an example of a smoking-related disease. Answer: Early death * Biology * Question: What is a plasmid? Answer: A high definition television * Religious Studies * Question: Christians only have one spouse, what is this called? Answer: Monotony * Physics * Question: Name an environmental side effect of burning fossil fuels. Answer: Fire * Geography * Question: What does the term "lava" mean? Answer: A pre-pubescent caterpillar * Geography * Question: The race of people known as Malays come from which country? Answer: Malaria * Geography * Question: Name one famous Greek landmark. Answer: The most famous Greek landmark is the Apocalypse * History * Question: Where was the American Declaration of Independence signed? Answer: At the bottom. I'll have a JR Regular and a slice of Banana loaf with butter nuked 20 seconds please Zoe. I'll be at the RC trying to shake memories. TTFN.
Good morning all: Have to fix the shed roof today. Tabs have been missing for some time with no problem, but a leak developed in that last Nor-easter.
School and I did not blend happily, but in defence of teachers in general here's a selection of some of the stuff up with which they have to put.
* Classical Studies * Question: Name one of the early Romans' greatest achievements. Answer: Learning to speak Latin * Biology * Question: What is a fibula? Answer: A little lie * Classical Studies * Question: What were the circumstances of Julius Caesar's death? Answer: Suspicious ones * Biology * Question: Give an example of a smoking-related disease. Answer: Early death * Biology * Question: What is a plasmid? Answer: A high definition television * Religious Studies * Question: Christians only have one spouse, what is this called? Answer: Monotony * Physics * Question: Name an environmental side effect of burning fossil fuels. Answer: Fire * Geography * Question: What does the term "lava" mean? Answer: A pre-pubescent caterpillar * Geography * Question: The race of people known as Malays come from which country? Answer: Malaria * Geography * Question: Name one famous Greek landmark. Answer: The most famous Greek landmark is the Apocalypse * History * Question: Where was the American Declaration of Independence signed? Answer: At the bottom.
"Chloe..? Some coffee please.. ah Thanks DArlin~ you must have seen me pull up."
Whew where did the weekend go? Der.. thats some test answers there~ Did some catching up on my reading last night, busy place. T Marsh... I think I was looking at your pics last night. Jeanne was on the bed knitting and looking over my shoulders. I said "Wow, look at this guys's layout, and the Engines he's got!" ... And she replies .. " Another married man that has spent at least 10 thousand dollars, and probably higher" and I said ~ "Yeah, a happily married man" Nice layout, I am impressed. Believe me, I've already collected some nice loco's. I just love em..
! And now~ on to something totally new and exciting! My dilemma.
What you are about to hear, is true, not even my name has been change to protect my innocence. (old Dragnet theme) The pic above is / are out of the same kit. Now don't ask my why? I went off the deep end .. ok? These two represent the flooring of the Station outside. Bricks for people to walk on. I spray each one differently and got two different results. Both were sprayed with Poly Scale water soluble paint. Afterwards I sprayed one with Dulcote.. to help seal it. The other I sprayed with some sealing type of lacquer I used a month ago on some 'Gold Leafing'. Both Sealants went on differently and afterwards each one even had a 'antique' paint so as to mess up any experiment. LOL> But hey, if you really knew me, I just had to see! So~
The one one the left.. was treated with some Poly Scale paint.. (aged concrete) and the one on the
right... was treated with some other type of 'weathering paint' that I can't even find the directions on how to use it... and seemed quite oily. Not to mention I even added some water to displace it all. LOL .. yeah one too many beers on a warm afternoon.
But as you can see the one on the right was the better looking one. Now I guess someone has said, "Why didn't the guy look it up? Plenty of information here on the forum". Yeah, but I guess some people are just that way. "Don't touch it ~ Its Hot ! " what do you suppose I did? "Yep, its HOT!" Anyone got any suggestions?
Keith
Good afternoon,
Well...I was going to tell you guys all about the multitude of "charecters" I had as teachers. But, decided to narrow it down radically. One really stands out in the mind, not because he was the ultimate teacher, but because of one thing he taught me: "words mean things." He was passionate about the English language. He loved it, he tried to instill that passion in us. He told us a story about mastication...yeah yeah, sounds like... Now, to a bunch of dopey freshmen, we thought he was saying...uh, that other word it sounds like. We're giggling, chuckling, finally flat-out laughing. Then, he drops the bomb on us "it means CHEWING." Gee, why were we laughing? Words mean things. A well-known radio talk show host just told a similar story about women who fard in their cars...yeah yeah, sounds like.... He claims "fard" means "apply make-up." Words mean things. Reminded me of good 'ol "Pope" Joe Palumbo of Regis High School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. May he R.I.P.
I've pretty much got the day off. I had to w**k yesterday, covering a county Vets' Memorial ceremony. It was a far shorter event than I thought it would be, the American Legion members out-numbered the audience on a picture-perfect, autumn day. I had to edit and process (crop, size, convert file format) the pics and write the captions/brief article; and get it submitted to THAT so she would have it this morning for layout. I've got assignments on Wednesday and Thursday, and am trying to line-up a few more. Feast or famine in the weekly newspaper world. I'm sort-of on "standby" in case THAT calls with a last-minute question or clarification...otherwise, I'm waiting for leads to respond back.
With one hopper painted IC orange and waiting for decals, I decided to go ahead and defoobieize another Blue Box hopper. It started out life as a limited-edition/custom painted (and I'm soaking it in brake fluid...DOH!) hopper decorated for ex-Lapeyrouse Grain, patched to CCP. Another 18-rib design on a 16-rib car (FOOBIE). It too will end up faded/weather beaten IC orange, patched to CCP. I've got three car numbers documented for this car style/paint scheme, two more for a gray car, and one for CCP red...so the foobies' days are numbered.
Have a good afternoon... time for Rerun's daily mission to retrieve the mail...
Chris
The Cedar cRapids Industrial Branch: Proudly Shipping Yesterday's CrunchBerries Tomorrow!
Extra strong coffee in a larg SOUTHERN PACIFIC mug, please & thanks.
Hey, I actually worked on the wife's layout last night. Did a bunch of plastering around a tunnel portal, under a truss bridge, in the trailer park, and behind the town (rock wall). Also did about 10" of ballast (experiment). Was dog tired doing it, but at least got in there.
Have farm stuff to do today, ahead of the rains which start tonight. Still doing everything right handed, so as to not inflame that sore spot in my left pectoral. Never want to go through that nonsense again.
Have a good day all.
Good morning. It's 67 and partly cloudy. The high should be about 70 and rain is expected.Got a bit of a late start on my posting today as my internet service was down earlier. By the time it came back online I had to take my parents 3 dogs to the groomers then head off for an appointment with the foot doc this morning. He's changing my antibiotic regimen from once a day with ceftriaxone to twice a day with ceftazadine because he thinks the pseudomonas bug I tested positive for may be becoming resistant to the ceftriaxone. Good thing I have an iv port in my chest. Went to Lowe's this morning to get a small can of flat buff white latex paint and found one just waiting for me on the 'Oops!' rack priced at $1. It's always nice to be able to save money as the result of someones mistake in a case like that. I always check the 'Oops!' rack first. The work load on the layout will be light today as I may have to take my mother to the hospital on Fort Polk this afternoon so she can get some meds she needs from the pharmacy. It all depends on whether my sister can pick them up for her (she works in the hospital). Last night I was busy checking my locos on the program track to verify what type (brand) decoder they have and the address of each loco. I would then use my LetraTag label maker to make an adhesive label to put on the bottom of each loco. The label has the brand of decoder, type (if known) and the address. For example, my pair of Atlas/Roco GP40's both have Digitrax DZ125 decoders and they both have the address of 15 since they are permanently joined to each other (physically mu'd) by wires that join the pickups of both locos together. The same applies to a pair of Athearn locos on the inner loop (a GP38-2 and my GP42X). They both have Bachmann decoders and are set to the address of 18 since they are both wired together as well.
Hi Gang: I'm back but I really haven't been away. By the time I get to the computer I'm too tired to do any replys. We have been trying for the last month to get the hay cut and baled but the rain has us really behind. You all remember what I've said about retirement? I've been working harder and longer hours since I did then I did when I had a job. Right now I've got 10 things that need doing. Since one of them is getting Mary Anns printer working I have a few minutes to yack.
Mary Ann is doing fine. The dialysis is tiring but she puts up wiht it. She certainly feels better. I've got my birthday friday and will spend it with doctors. First my primary care doc then with the VA doc. Fun, fun,fun.
We had our fall run over at the 7 1/2 inch gauge track a couple of weeks ago. It was a small meet but we got to do a lot of running. At the larger meets there are so many guests that we of the regular bunch stay out to the way and let them have the track.
Well the ink cleaning is about done on Mary Ann's printer so I'd better get to that.
You all take care.
Hey, RBF for me.
It's already started raining, and looks like it will continue to for a while. I'm sitting in class at the moment, the teacher is away teaching another class. I feel bad for the teacher really, he has to teach 2-3 classes at the same time.
Ray, true words there. Have you though about teaching people who are about to become teachers?
Vincent
Wants: 1. high-quality, sound equipped, SD40-2s, C636s, C30-7s, and F-units in BN. As for ones that don't cost an arm and a leg, that's out of the question....
2. An end to the limited-production and other crap that makes models harder to get and more expensive.
BamaCSX83Hey Jeff, I was wondering how exactly did you get either Wal Mart of Lowes to match up colors like rail tie brown and such? Did you take something you'd painted in that color to them, or what? I've been thinking of doing the same thing as you, but I wasn't sure how to do it. I know that I could probably take in a picture of say a CSX locomotive in YN3 and have them match the gold and blue, but I figured there might be another way of doing it. Any advice you can give would be great, and all the locomotives look great, although I am curious about the SD27, I think. What's the story behind it?
When I want a paint color matched I take a 2" x 2" slip of paper that has been painted the desired color and have them match it. Most of the railroad color pens I have contain enamel paints which in many cases disagree with me. So I have mix the paint as a flat water base latex. Sometimes I can find something very close to what I'm looking for on the 'Oops!' rack priced from $1 to $10 based on the size of the can. This morning I went to Lowe's to get a 7.2 ounce can of flat buff white. I looked on the 'Oops!' rack and there one was just waiting for me. The price was $1. So in all I spent $9.07 for the paint, a pair of Kobalt pliers (Can't find the ones I use on the layout) and a 20 ounce diet soda. Mustn't forget the 73 cents for Uncle Sam. On the SD27J, that's a modified Atlas SD24. It's a variation on the SD26 layout that Santa Fe used. My SD27J reflects a turbo charged 645E3 prime mover and uses a different type of air filter similar to SD24m (UP). So that changes the roof line a bit in that it does away with the hump behind the cab but replaces it with a hatch to allow access to the filter. The air tanks are laid out in a similar pattern as to that of the SD26 (2 straddling the dynamic brake fan and 2 straddling the radiator fans). The SD27J has 2 more tanks added. 4 straddling the dynamic brake fan and 2 straddling the radiator fans.
Mornin' everyone!
Zoe first off bring me a nice hot cup of Dark Raost coffee in a FGLK mug. Then I would like a big hot bowl of oatmeal with brown sugar. I'll be at the Rivet Counter for a bit.
John, ROFL! I have seen quite a few of those before but a couple I haven't seen before. It will get copied and sent along to my teacher friends.....
Sue, congrats to Larry on passing the test. He must be flying high today....... Well, figuratively speaking.
Mark? 10 watt amp? That doesn't even qualify as an amp.... I used to plug my classical guitar into a 3200w system with JBL Pro speakers........ I would suggest something in between in size. Personally, I like some of the Marshall Amps I have worked with. Fender used to be absolutely top shelf, but I have heard some complaints about the new ones. At school here they are using a lot of Peavey amps. To me they sound heavy and dark, but I'm deaf, so...... I personally would stay away from Crate. While they have cheap prices, the sound is the same. Very harsh, and blatty. With any of them, learning to use them correctly and to get the sound YOU want from them is the most important. And again..... watch your ears, you only have two! Hearing aids aren't fun.
Joe, many teachers start with the idea that they should never smile the first month of class. It is easier to soften up with your classes than get control back once you have lost it....... By the end of my career, I was a known entity with the kids. I figured there should be laughter at least once every class. They also knew not to mess with me! Teachers also must realize that they teach a lot more than a subject. A teacher is constantly teaching ethics, modeling behavior, friendship, and character to name a few. I had an administrator my first couple years I taught who helped my formation as a teacher. He asked me during a conference if I knew the difference between High School Teachers and Elementary teachers. Answer... A High School teacher teaches subjects (Math, English, History, Music) an Elementary teacher teaches children (first grade, third grade, etc.). I decided early on that I would not only teach music, but would use that to teach children. Hope that makes sense???
Vincent, no offense taken! I just jumped on it as a "teaching moment". I would have to agree that it sounds like you have been treated to some less than stellar teachers......... Only thing I would say is to learn something from both the great teachers you have had, and from the worst teachers you have had. They all end up teaching much more than the subject....... (see above) Every time I go out and visit other peoples RR layouts, I learn things. Sometime I learn a technique that I want to use on my layout, and sometimes I learn how not to do things, but I always learn something. From the less than great teachers you can learn what doesn't work. You can learn to treat people with more care and respect than they did. You can learn to be fair even if they weren't. You can remember what it felt like to be in those classes and make sure that others feel better in your company!
I think I'll move to the back booth and take a nap for a while. It seems to be getting deep up here.....
A re-fill of that excellent coffee please. I've got to get a new roll of that double sided tape for re-laying the yard tracks. There won't be enough after I've used some to actually do what it's designed for, and installed the film plastic "double" (makes it triple) glazing to some more windows here. Don't you hate it when you have to use stuff you'd eyed for mrr on legitimate household projects?
Joe:
What, who said something about Nsane(ly small) scale?? Obviously, Highly Outstanding scale is much cooler!!!
Flip:
Der- You forgot Ed, The Answerman, Murphy, No slouch as a N,er.
Sue: Congrats to Larry on the excellent written. What are his plans for using the pilot's licence when he's through the "practical"?
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
Sue, congrats on Larry passing his written. I remember taking mine, kinda surprised my flight instructors when I took it. They said that most students take 30 minutes plus to finish the written and I finished mine in about 20 minutes, only missed 1 question. My only regret about my private pilot's license was that I wasn't able to renew my medical (and therefore my license) when it came due.
Good morning Miss Chloe, if you don't mind, I'll have a couple of biscuits, order of scrambled eggs with cheese, and sausage, along with a big glass of milk. Thanks Miss Chloe, yes ma'am, I'll take it at the corner booth. Well y'all, got the day of w**k, so I'm going to do some relaxing and catching up on rest. Got Mikayla's first Dr's appointment today (just a checkup, nothing important), and got some other running around to do with Amy, then nothing.
Hey Jeff, I was wondering how exactly did you get either Wal Mart of Lowes to match up colors like rail tie brown and such? Did you take something you'd painted in that color to them, or what? I've been thinking of doing the same thing as you, but I wasn't sure how to do it. I know that I could probably take in a picture of say a CSX locomotive in YN3 and have them match the gold and blue, but I figured there might be another way of doing it. Any advice you can give would be great, and all the locomotives look great, although I am curious about the SD27, I think. What's the story behind it?
Thanks to all for the kind words about Mikayla and the whole family. We're doing pretty well, best thing is that Heather is reacting well to her baby sister (thank you Lord for no big sibling rivalry yet). She's been a really big help with bringing diapers and stuff for her, so we're praying that continues. Well, I guess I'm off, I've gotta run by w**k and pick up a pay stub for our records and new budgetting stuff (revising the budget, normal thing that gets done right around this time of year anyway).
Good morning, All. Chloe, I will have a quick coffee on the way out the door.
Larry passed the written test for his private pilots license, missing only one question. The examiners seemed suprised that he did so well, but not me. Now the weather has to cooperate so he can continue with the process.
We started on the hand railing for the front steps yesterday.
Later, Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Good Morning! Today: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North northwest wind around 6 mph. Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. North northeast wind between 6 and 8 mph. Man isn't this weather awesome for the 8th of November? Well for us anyway. Gonna do some more work on the layout. Then the books for the church, gotta clean up the tractor and mower deck for winter, then w**k at 4.
I don't lump, or at least try not too, all of any one into a group based on what I've experienced. Especially when it comes to bad things. But I had the best bunch of teachers that you could ever have. They all cared about you and were very nice to boot. Most all are liked and well respected to this day, like Ray and Tom, years and years and years.....well, forever after. Everyplace has a few move through that are in the profession for whatever reason, and we had a couple here and there too. It doesn't take long to figure out who they are. But I would say that if all students had the privilege of having the teachers I had, the US would be better for it. Of course, we are a rural school that had a High School attendance of something like 290 or 295 the year I graduated with my Senior Class having 76 students. We had no peer pressure and crime did not exist. In fact locks were not used on the lockers. They were set to the last number so you could get in without messing with the lock and the padlock, if that's what you used on the newer lockers, hung on the coat hooks inside. Mischief was to go down the hall and spin all the locks so the lockers would be locked. That caused a rush on the office to look up the combo so they could get in. That happened once or twice a year. Same rush at the end of the year when people needed to know what the combo was to remove from the hooks and turn in their padlocks. Principle would stand in the office and shake his head and tell people you need to write these things down over and over. Then shake his head some more and go into his office to smoke another cigarette. Oh and the Principal, best Principal you could have. Fair, non grudge holding, punishment always fit the crime. Knew more about you and what you were about to do than you did. Of course back then it was " Three swats (yes, High School) or call your parents." "Three swats! Don't call my parents! I'll get it worse when I get home!" Fantastic man and an excellent Principal. Alas, Old Timers has him. Sad.
My hat comes off and heart goes out to all those in the education system especially the teachers. Without them, where would we be? Thank You very very much!!!!!!
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.
Good Morning ...
Oatmeal and OJ, please.
Bama ..... Those photos of you and your family are wonderful. Thanks for posting them.
Mark ..... Good to see you again.
Ideas for old time layouts can be found in the thread "This picture has it all...". The photo is on a website and you can link to dozens and dozens of pictures. It has railroads from mid-1880's to mid-1900's. If you want ideas on how to detail the towns in your layouts, you will find them there.
Ray ... I thought of you and your great layout when I saw those old photos. You may find ideas for your layout in those pictures.
I completed two downtown office buildings in the past two days. These are replicas of architecture of about 75 to 100 years ago.
I just got started with DCC yesterday. I have one engine going back and forth on my nine-fott test track. I wil gradually phase in DCC and phase out DCC. Soon, I will isolate a small section of the layout and treat it as a second layout with just a handful of decoder-equipped locos. It's a hobby. No rush.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
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For you Veterans out there; Applebee’s is offering a free lunch/dinner with proof of Military service (past or present). It’s a limited menu (6 different meals) and doesn’t include drink or gratuity. This is on Wednesday, 11NOV09. I would call first to see if your local Applebee’s is participating. Also Home Depot and Lowe’s will be giving Veterans a 10% discount on Wednesday. So if you want to expand that bench work now’s the time.
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Good morning. Its going to be a nice sunny day today. So far no "old man winter" in sight.
Not much planned today. I normally try to clean up some around the house on Monday. Might do alittle bit of switching on the layout thou.
Jim.......Jessica is going from teaching 2,3,4 year olds to 4,5,6 years olds. More like pre-school to teching headstart kids. She's happy about that. Plus her class room is about 100ft from a Norfolk Southern line. I'll just get her to set up a web cam for us "Diners" .
Well I better get some work clothes going. Another work week .
"Rust, whats not to love?"