AmanaMedicJEFF: I thought THAT was a shot of Red Green in your avatar-thing at first. And, I'm a little surprised at you, especially being a FD safety officer and all... Don't you remember? NFPA standards for controlled burns state you can't use gasoline...too volitile. However, some good old No. 2 diesel is just fine. Should work wonders under the butts of certain sluggish pharmacists, receptionists, medicos, etc.!
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
Good Afternoon, Zoe - I'll take a bowl of creamy tomato soup, and a RBF. Thanks!
I'll sit at the window booth, a little bit away from the others for now. Started antibiotics, which have been helping some (at least, my chest doesn't hurt when I cough now). Don't think I'll get all the way up on the soapbox (heck, it's starting to get a bit worn, from the looks of the thing), but let's just say: 2 calls to doctors' office group (15 minutes on wait, another call was 20 minutes on wait), got disgusted, bundled up, went out and uncovered the car, drove to their office, talked with the group's receptionist (who used to w**k in our agency's doctors' office before going there), said "Birdie, does my doctor have any slots this morning you can get me in for?" She got me one that was in about an hour (plus the additional hour in the waiting room and then in the examing room). Glad I was able to get in and get something to help, but their phone system sucks. 'Nuff said.
Rob, how's your motive roster coming along? Sounds like you're improving and expanding some, but I think if you've been debating it for a week, that's premeditated. [heh, heh, heh...] I hear you on the price of sound-equipped locos... (Maybe down the road a ways) Oh, I'm guessing that Todd meant the Athearn Genesis locos, which I understand are good, and have good detail. The other Athearns can vary (as Todd described on the non-Spectrum Bachmanns).
Tom (Wright) - hope the motel has a good restaurant attached (or close by). Sounds like your area (and Robby's, and some others thataway) got socked on that go-around with the white stuff!
Garry - funny you should mention the Boyd's stores in St. Louis; growing up in that area, my grandmother had all the grandsons' sizes listed with them, and we could all count on getting at least one shirt and tie for Christmas, birthday, etc. (Until some of the grandsons started marrying, we didn't have any granddaughters in the family for my Grandma T.) So that's neat - if he were still alive, I'd ask you to thank your great-grandfather for me and my brother and all my cousins! Sorry to hear about your DIL's father passing.
Ulrich, were you and Petra (when you started dating) cautious about not talking of w**k issues? That's kinda funny, that you were w**king at competing industries.
Jeff, that's a nice (SW1500?) there. Hope you have got the pharmacy straightened out and your allergy meds going in your system by now.
Aztec - is your SIL's cat like that one next door to Snoopy in 'Peanuts'? The dog may have good reason to fear the cat! Hey, congrats on Preston's arrival!
Uh, Todd - I understand that you have been watching paint dry? By YOURSELF? Good grief, man, don't you realize that's against some federal rule, and you're supposed to have a minimum of one supervisor, two EPA observers (to measure the amounts of paint that might be evaporating into the atmosphere and further accelerating global warming), and a GS-9 grade overseer? Quick, man - get on the horn to your local supervisor, NOW! But, glad to hear you're making some progress (was that paint for the layout area, or were you painting something else (and therefore, less important)? I hate to tell you this (well...), but ALL printer cartridges cost way more than needed. I've had a friend or two who just go buy another $50-with-rebate printer, and say it's cheaper than buying all those cartridges later...
Lee - although it looks like it, the downloadable 'books' only use some of what's in the (physical) books. I found that out after buying some that I had related books for, to find that there was too much (for my liking) duplication in the digital version. The special issues (like that Realistic Scenery one that Sam mentioned) have some overlap with the books (and I think the DL's are usually compiled from past articles in MR, for the most part). Of course, I realized much of this after buying most of the books Kalmbach has put out (and some that they don't anymore)... How's your weather today? This morning's forecast was looking like Ohio might be getting some lake effect snow off the backside of that storm moving through Pennsylvania. Hey, on your roundhouse pics, were the posts & supports painted, or does the plastic come in that good of a color? Looks surprisingly close to wood.
Sam, sounds like you're progressing nicely at the NJT - way to go! Any layout plans to post yet (and Todd - how about your 14" X 8')?
DerJohn - check your emails. I think I have something that may be helpful for your sanding towers project. Nice photos of that Shay!
Chris, thanks for commiserating our similar pestilences (love THAT word! ). Hope you got to your doctor/health provider and got some of the good drugs (antibiotics! Don't want Vincent thinking we're like his 11th date...). They're talking another chance at the winter roulette come Sunday for us (unless we can divert it northward... Just kidding there!)
Sawyer, my eyes might be just as blurry as your phone's, but that looks pretty good to me, on your layout w**k. Did you use 'mud' type of stuff, or plastic for the 'pavement' around the enginehouse?
Calif.Tom - I got a good chuckle from your description of your Tenor/Forward. I do understand that rugby is NOT for those who are sensitive to the sight of blood... Keep hoping, surely soon you'll get your brass beauty painted. And bummer on the curses-foiled-railfan trip with your friend.
Chuck, your layout/RR plans sound like that will be a nifty one (Love those Shays)! I guess you need to send some of your nice weather south to Calif.Tom, so he can get his loco painted, eh?
I shoulda posted this morning when I first came in to the Diner - got a few phone calls and then called out to see a previous customer at one of our local jails. Sheesh! Well, now that it's lunchtime (sorta), I'll get my face fed.
Todd, on that red wall - do ya think a belt sander would help?
Ray, hope the sn*wyweather misses your area, AND that the threat (of the white stuff) got the trailer over to your son's place. Win-win!
Well, my lunch break is over, so I'll check back in later and get caught up (I hope!) on the other 6-8 pages of posts. (A guy is out sick for a day or two, and this is what I get? ).
Prayers for comfort and healing, especially Rob, Chris and others not at all feeling good, as well as those with more lingering health things. I will try to cough a little less loudly when I get back this evening.
Blessings,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Good afternoon gents, we are in the middle of a rip roaring Nor'easter here in central Massachusetts, the winds are rocking the house the snow is blowing sideways, the wild creatures have all run for cover. I was expecting a big storm, but we are only going to get 8 inches, a nothing snow amount. The Barometer is very low and still falling, 29.17, at this rate it might make it below 29.00, a winter hurricane!!
I spent the day in the train room, all the elevated track foam inclines and risers are now in place. The next step is to slope the mountains, lay plaster cloth over pillowed newspaper, and over the track bed, then the cork sub bed.
JEFF: Is that photo really you? It sure doesn't look like the photo of you standing by your car a few years ago? You look like you lost 80 pounds!
CHUCK: Good to hear from you again! We thought you fell off into the Pacific!! Layout plans look good, when do you start.
MIKE (Inch) : How is your supply of pellets holding out? Needa carload on the CSX mainline yet?
On a political note, for years the politicians in Washington have given us a snow job, now it seems that Mother Nature is giving THEM a snow job!! LOL Their ALL TIME record for snow will be broken with today's storm, and winter isn't over yet.
grayfox1119JEFF: Is that photo really you? It sure doesn't look like the photo of you standing by your car a few years ago? You look like you lost 80 pounds!
Sir Madog Hi again, I am just taking up Todd´s suggestion and brought a car load of this to celebrate my new "diploma". Bon appetit!
Hi again,
I am just taking up Todd´s suggestion and brought a car load of this
to celebrate my new "diploma".
Bon appetit!
Looks yummy!
jeffrey-wimberlyWho said anything about a controlled burn? I'm going for full effect!
Darn you JEFF! I read THAT and started laughing, really laughing, belly-laugh. Began coughing, uncontrolled coughing, hacked up both lungs. Yup, right here on the Diner floor...two lungs, pretty as ya please. Good thing I remembered my Anatomy & Physiology so THAT I could get 'em back in correctly...
*wheeze, gasp*
JIM: Uh, negatory, on the doc/antibiotics at least at this point... it's probably some sort of "flu," but the sputum isn't telling me anything "bad." I'm carpet bombing it with OTC cold/flu meds. Works fine...until one of you clowns gets me laughing!!!! I pretty much have to have something put back together before I'll go see a doc. This...pestilance, this pernicious ailment...shall pass.
ROBBY P: No problem with asking the Wife to hook-up the scanner/scan the article, etc. The "snag" is the time interval between asking and her agreeing (mere fractions of a second) compared to the time interval between her agreeing...and actually completeing the task (hours, days, weeks, months...). Keep in mind, this is a girl who WILL be late to her own funeral. I don't know how she'll accomplish THAT...but if there's a way, she'll find it. The only hope for the eventual funeral attendees, is THAT she'll go first, and I'll be around to get her loaded-up, shipped, and deployed on-site/on-time.
You know us Germans...we like things to run on time...
"I'm here to put you back on schedule..."- Darth Vader
Never did get THAT nap... Mr. Boss called with a photo shoot for Saturday night: first round/post-season basketball game in Wilton, roughly 30 miles from here. I Map Quested it...only 8 miles farther for him than for me, BUT he thinks it's "a lot closer" so fine... Rerun won't be happy though, Saturday is his birthday, and we have a standing agreement to go out for Birthday Burgers...one for each year. Since he's turning 7, and 6 was just a bit too much last year...we're working on a strategy, maybe 3 dollar-menu doubles (6 patties) and an el-cheapo single..something like THAT. Weather speculationists are already hollaring about "light snow" from Friday on through Sunday... anymore, their "light snow" turns into "100% snow/ice covered roads, travel NOT advised." So........we'll see what happens.
Ahhhhhhhhhhh shazbot. I'll yield the floor...
Chris
The Cedar cRapids Industrial Branch: Proudly Shipping Yesterday's CrunchBerries Tomorrow!
AmanaMedicDarn you JEFF! I read THAT and started laughing, really laughing, belly-laugh. Began coughing, uncontrolled coughing, hacked up both lungs. Yup, right here on the Diner floor...two lungs, pretty as ya please. Good thing I remembered my Anatomy & Physiology so THAT I could get 'em back in correctly...
jeffrey-wimberly I'm out my mind but leave a message anyway.
Well...there you go again.
I don't know what to say Jeff, I feel so darn badly for you. As I mentioned before, my dad had type 2 and I saw what he went through. You and a few others in the Diner are in my prayers every night Jeff. I do know this, you are truly an inspiration for all those who suffer pain and great discomfort, they can learn from you Jeff, you never quit.
Being a fireman, you will appreciate this Jeff. My #3 son, the youngest, who is a call fireman like yourself, had just come back from a Boy Scout weekend up here in a place in the deep woods called Treasure Valley. He is a Scout Leader. They all camped out in tents in bitter cold and snow this past weekend. He didn't sleep much Saturday night, and had just got back home at 9 am when the fire call came in on his pager. He is the Scope man, so he headed right to the fire. An old two family, 2 story Mill house. It seems that two partially disabled brothers had hooked up one of those space heaters that runs on 120V 20 amp circuit, the kind that looks like a radiator but is filled with silicone oil. The wiring was #14, the fuses were 20 amp, and they had cut the Ground lug off the plug of the heater because they didn't have 3 prong wiring.You can guess what happened. The fire started up in the ceiling on the 2nd floor. My son was in the bucket for 4 hours hosing down the fire and removing the entire roof. The old house is totaled due to the amount of damage and age of the house. He went to his BIL's house about 5 pm, and fell asleep watching the SBG at 8 pm.
"73"
grayfox1119He didn't sleep much Saturday night, and had just got back home at 9 am when the fire call came in on his pager. He is the Scope man, so he headed right to the fire.
jeffrey-wimberly AmanaMedicJEFF: I thought THAT was a shot of Red Green in your avatar-thing at first. And, I'm a little surprised at you, especially being a FD safety officer and all... Don't you remember? NFPA standards for controlled burns state you can't use gasoline...too volitile. However, some good old No. 2 diesel is just fine. Should work wonders under the butts of certain sluggish pharmacists, receptionists, medicos, etc.! Who said anything about a controlled burn? I'm going for full effect!
Who said anything about a controlled burn? I'm going for full effect!
I guess you must love having a hot time when you go out----
And on that note I'll say Hello Dere---how you doin'?
I's be having a bloomin' book to read. Tnx you novelists!!
Ever't'in' be doin' well. "Sweetpea" is still giving the 2 year old NNNOOOOO!!! when you pick her up and "Lady" will try to snuggle in your backpack when you leave it unattended.
My sister has yet ANOTHER kiln in her basement so she can build up all kindsa stuff and I had to rewire the dang lot.
And I got a whole pile of things for the 2 HO dioramas and my N scale layout---
Chloe, I'll just have a quadruplex burger and a RBF please---I'll be at one of the window booths for now
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/
Afternoon all from --yes--SUNNYCal!
At least here in the northern part of the state. The last storm dripped on us then moved south. I understand that Southern Cal had to do a little bracing for mudslides--hopefully not too bad--but all we got was a couple of spotty gully-washers and about another inch or two of the White Stuff up in the mountains.
Anyway, it's supposed to be clear, sunny and in the 'sixties around here until Friday, when another little one moves in for the morning. Then clear weather for about a week. At least according to our Omnipitent Weatherpersons.
And tomorrow is a Short Schedule at school, so I only have to go in for one chorus class. Well, I THOUGHT I did, until Leah today just shrugged and said, "Take the day off, I'll give them a quiz, tomorrow." I love working with that lady!! Friday is a student Holiday, and we teachers have to go in for Inservice. However, my Department Chair (the N-scale fellow I've told you about) decided that since the Inservice was largely departmental, that we would meet at BellaBru for breakfast, get our business out of the way and wrap everything up by noon. Another reason why EVERYONE should have a Model Railroader for a Big Boss!
I still have to do some more fine-tuning on the Little Lady's mechanism--but she's running about 85% better than she was when I got her. I know this sounds like a non-ending Soap Opera, but believe me, she's not the WORST running brass loco I've ever bought second-hand. She's just a little 'testy' from her previous owner. But I won't go into that. Let's just say that 'rescuing' her is somewhat the equivalent of finding a purebred animal with all the necessary Papers at the local Pound. In other words: "How the Heck did you end up HERE and in YOUR condition?!!"
So: Garry--hopefully this weekend will have her back together and painted and running on my layout. Only one problem--a friend sent me a photo of some Rio Grande steamers with green boilers. I bought the wrong COLOR green at the hobby shop. Well, back to the drawing board, LOL! It's lighter--almost GN "Glacier" green. So when I get her done and she looks a little like a Great Northern steamer, don't be surprised.
Leah and I took the choir through the first movement of "Carmina Burana" today from memory, and they did a really ASTOUNDING job of it. Except I kept hearing this low buzz. I glanced up from the piano and one of my basses was just grinning at me. He was singing his part an octave LOWER than written. Now this wouldn't be quite so funny, but he's this little guy, about 5'3" and has a terrific bass voice. When we stopped, I looked at him and said, "Taylor, you need to jump UP an octave." He grinned back and said, "I like it better down HERE, Doc." Something about teenage boys when the sun comes out for the first time in a couple of weeks--they go Looney Tunes. But after he proved he could DO it, he jumped back into his normal range.
And people ask me if I'm thinking of Retiring. Not as long as I've got kids like this to keep me Young, LOL!
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!
Evening gang...
Chloe... I'll have a glass of water... and if anyone asks.... I'd prefer to be left alone for the time being while I contemplate a tough decision in life.... Do I have the vet operate and remove cancer from my dog, or do I put it down between now and summer....??? Decisions decisions decisions.....
//signed// John Powell President / CEO CNY Transportation Corp (fictional)
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Hunter - When we met in January of 2000, you were just a 6 week old pup who walked his way into this heart of mine as the only runt in the litter who would come over to me. And today, I sit here and tell you I am sorry we had to put you down. It was the best thing for you and also the right thing to do. May you now rest in peace and comfort. Love, Dad. 8 June 2010
I love you and miss you Mom. Say hi to everyone up there for me. Rest in peace and comfort. Love, John. 29 March 2017
Grilled chicken with veggies, please.
***Lee, somehow I missed your post with the link. Got it. And now that the wife has it marked under "Favorites", I'm not sure if I should thank you or... She didn't find a tricycle or go cart, but lots of other stuff she now wants.
Way to tired for the train room. Just resting tonight.
Rob
JPowell Evening gang... Chloe... I'll have a glass of water... and if anyone asks.... I'd prefer to be left alone for the time being while I contemplate a tough decision in life.... Do I have the vet operate and remove cancer from my dog, or do I put it down between now and summer....??? Decisions decisions decisions.....
John:
Tough decision, very tough. One question--is the cancer localized to where it can be operated on, or has it spread? I had a terrific cat about 15 years ago that developed a cancerous growth when he was about 12, and I had to go through the same decision. I consulted the Vet, he said that tests showed the cancer was localized. I had him operate. Everything went well for about two years, then the cancer recurred. Only this time it had metastized. I had to have him put to sleep. But--for those two years until it recurred, he was happy and healthy.
So it's a tough decision, believe me. If you trust your Vet--and I've trusted mine for more years than I can tell you--I'd go with his decision. In my case, it added two years to Tuxedo's life. But it boils down to not what YOU want, but what is best for your companion.
Believe me, as a fellow animal lover, you have my sincere prayers on this one.
AmanaMedicSpeaking of N-sane scale, hey SAWYER: I forgot to say how much I like THAT scratchbuilt warehouse! THAT's the kind of industry I'm talkin' 'bout: multiple tracks/multiple spots...keep a guy with a switcher busy for a spell.
Speaking of N-sane scale, hey SAWYER: I forgot to say how much I like THAT scratchbuilt warehouse! THAT's the kind of industry I'm talkin' 'bout: multiple tracks/multiple spots...keep a guy with a switcher busy for a spell.
Thanks Chris. It's not that difficult of a switch job though, haha.
Jim, thank you! I used smooth-it originally and then wound up using Perfectcast mixed to a 2:1 instead of 3:1 ratio, which worked PERFECTLY!
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
blownout cylinderI guess you must love having a hot time when you go out----
Packers#1It's not that difficult of a switch job though, haha.
'Ats another thing I like about it...simple, straight-forward. Switching puzzles (like the "Timesaver") only give me headaches, make me say bad words, and occassionally throw something across the room.
JP: I can't begin to imagine how difficult a decision you're facing...partially because I can't allow myself to look at Rerun and think about that. Ultimately, like Barry said, it comes down to what's best for your furry friend.
AmanaMedicPackers#1It's not that difficult of a switch job though, haha. 'Ats another thing I like about it...simple, straight-forward. Switching puzzles (like the "Timesaver") only give me headaches, make me say bad words, and occassionally throw something across the room.
Truer. My town side isn't really a puzzle. It does have a good deal of moves though, so it can keep a person busy for a while. I've tried out all three jobs on the layout (furniture factory/yard, way freight, and fertilizer plant). I haven't tried the night train though.
Evenin' folks!
Zoe just a cup of decafe for me. I'll be in the back by the stove keeping warm.
John P, I will second what Tom W. said. I think one of the toughest decisions to make is what is the best for a pet. Good luck with the whole ordeal! I had to make the decision to put down a sweet little cat that belonged to my Mother (inherited her when my Mother died) back in 08. The cat was 21 years old and had been suffering from a Thyroid tumor for about a year. She had done well on the medication for most of the year and then took a turn for the worse. We think the cancer had spread to her chest and she wasn't breathing right. She was also by that time showing signs of being in pain. Even though at her age and frailty it was obviously the right thing to do for her, it was still hard.... If you can give your dog some more time??? Well, lean on the advise of your Vet!
Got most of the rolling stock back in the database the last few nights. I am now keeping a copy of the program and the data on my main computer upstairs. Not taking chances any more! Before I shut the computer down in the trainroom, I come back up here and log on to the Mini, and just drag the whole Application over to my 1 Tb backup HD on the G5 and in about 1 second the whole file is copied to the back up.
Next project will be scratch building an engine house for the Logging area. It will house the old shay in thy photo from a couple weeks ago.
The weather guessers are now saying Geneva got about 1" of Fluffy White Stuff over the last 24 hours... Whoppie! Forecasting a few flurries and sn*w showers for the next couple of days with no real accumulation. Guess filling up the blower with gas w*rked!
Time to go shut down the heat and train systems down stairs in the layout room. Later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Evening all. Today went well with Mom, she.... Ooooo! Is that cheese cake Petra sent in? I'll take some even if it's not before Mark‘s cat dives in. Oh and some coffee too. Anyway spent the day with her and she was happy to go to Ryan's Steak House. That's one of her favorites. $4.99 buffet. So pretty good price and today, I must say the food was really good and the dessert bar had yet to be destroyed.
Jim- So Athearn is similar to Bachmann in that one must try to get the Genesis? That's good to know as I do the E-bay hunts for good deals. I mean really good deals. At least to me. I figured Athearn was good but Genesis was just better detailed. Thanks for the heads up ‘cause that just makes my "willing to pay" price lower for it. So far however, my "willing to pay price" is waaaay lower than others. Of course if anyone were to ask about Bachmann standard, I'd have to respond that I've had no problems with mine and it is a trusted loco, so I would assume the same for Athearn. Oh, the paint is for the layout area. And ya, I know about the prices. The 40 bucks is for all three colors, but it just irritates me to pay that much for such a small amount of ink.
JohnP- Prayers for comfort in the decision you have to make. As an animal lover, especially dogs, it saddens me to hear of your situation, but Tom is right, it's what is best for your little four footed family member that needs to be done. Again, you are in my prayers.
Don't think I'll get to the train room tonight. Tomorrow, as of now, I have no plans until work at 5 p.m. so maybe tomorrow I can do some more work. Maybe a picture to document the progress.
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 Evening, Chloe, I'll have a bowl of chicken noodle soup, a roast beef sandwich on whole wheat with the greens (no, no jalapenos or peppers, thanks), a tall glass of Ed's OJ, and a CAW mug of hot chocolate, please 'n' thank you!
Chris, sorry to hear about your nap getting interrupted, but I chuckled (a bunch) at your description of the evening's mishaps, including SuperTrooper's arrival (in all his radiant glory - and sunshades, no doubt...). Hope you're getting caught up on your sleep (or will soon). I, for one, appreciate all the folks (volunteer or paid) who go out on those kinda calls, at even the worst times of the evening or in the nastiest weather. Do ya suppose maybe on Super Deputy, that maybe he was busy somewhere he shouldn't have been, doing (or not) something he shouldn't (or should've) done (Like at his girlfriends - on duty - or somebody else's girlfriend/wife/etc., or taking a nap, whatever), and figured he had to look like he was VERY busy trying to get there, but the locals just 'happened' to beat him there? (Not saying any of those actually were the case, just wondering out loud...)
Todd, after reading Ulrich's suggestion - or was it Robby's? or both? - about the tinted primer, I'm thinking that if you added some green (opposite pigment to red) to the grey primer, it might be more likely to neutralize any red cast. Or have you figured out something else you like better (like my power sander idea...)? And after reading about your "evening out" with Missy (better be careful or Rerun might get jealous, after reading how I phrased that...), you'd better not get worn down and tired, or you'll be joining Chris and me in the 'sick booth' in the back! And did I read correctly, that you're not gonna wave at the plow people in the morning - well, at least not with all five fingers?
Ulrich - on your question about the scale (setting aside that I'm already invested into HO scale), I would lean toward HO scale, but one major reason is, I prefer switching to 'running' trains. Must be that leftover 'engineer' in me, I suppose. Aside from your scale arguments, you might list what things you want your layout to include, in order of preference, like (sorta) this:
Again, that's only a rough list off the top of my not-functioning-at-its-best-currently head. You can make your own list, which will include what IS important to you for YOUR layout (of whatever size). Also, there may be some on your list which you want down the road, but can delay for now in order to move up how soon you could start. Just my ... 'cause in the end, you are the person who has to be happy with it (well, Petra also, if you want to continue enjoying the benefits of her culinary skills).
Robby - did you see the link that Tomcat had to the other site where he had even more images than what are in the layout forums here? If no, email me and I'll email you or post it again. Yep, I saw Pennsylvania mentioned on tonight's "Snowmaggedon" piece on CBS (along with other similarly 'blessed' areas). "You know you're getting hammered by the weather, when the weather guy does a piece with the netw**k primetime news anchor..." The pallet factory is looking good, too! I'm guessing the covered open area will be for either wood (raw materials) or for the (finished) products awaiting shipment? I like the painting, except it needs more weathering... If you could take a Dremel brush wheel or something to wear off parts of the signs, that'd be 'authentic'-looking, too.
Oh, watch out on the Preiser 'pallets' - they are not 'square' (equal-sides) like we're used to on this side of the pond. You could check www.kingsmill.com (under 'HO Details', I think). They have laser-cut (real wood) pallet kits listed on their website and they look pretty good (I haven't built my set yet).
Garry, I can tell you are SO broken up about having to stay home and w**k on the layout... (Post pictures of your progress, please. Thanks!) Glad you have power for this go-round, anyway!
Vincent, good job on the ('light') weathering on the caboose and boxcar!
Jeff, sorry to hear that your doctor's still saying to wear that danged contraption. Are you sure he (or she)'s not getting a weekly commission for each patient using one? I'd begin to wonder... Good that your power wasn't out overly long, and great that your foot is healing so much!
Chuck, I found your album, but only one photo in it - which guy on the bikes is you?
Ray, I like Chris' sharing attitude (how thoughful and generous of him!) - if you need some more bills, I have some I'll be glad to send you.
Rob - I'm not sure about the go-cart kid, but what brands of the others has your wife seen? I know W-S and Preiser have some of the children with bicycle types (Preiser may have more modern ones). W-S has one called "Bicycle Buddies" (I think) - you could check their website. Look under Products -> Figures -> Scenic Accents (submenu under submenu under the Products menu at the top). Since they have N scale and HO scale, maybe you could get the N scale for the smaller kid on a (smaller) bicycle? This site carries Preiser and shows their figures (but you can write down the product # and get them at whoever has the better price).
PC - is there supposed to be a driveway under that dirty snow somewhere? That is NOT a friendly-looking evening out, that's for sure.
Inch - I (including the former teacher in me) laughed at that story of yours - hilarious! About like one year, I was (fill-in for the year) teaching at a small parochial elementary school, and it was springtime. All the classes were out at recess, and the teachers are standing around, watching the kids, but far enough back that they (probably) couldn't hear us. One teacher asked another (who had a handful of a boy as one of her students), "So, Sally - do you think you'll make it to the end of the school year?" To which, without a pause, Sally responds, "Yes, but I'm not so sure about Charlie..." Ah, the joys of teaching!
Keith, at risk of being mistaken, that's a nice li'l caboose there...
Well, I'm almost caught up - about to lunchtime today, so far, but another couple of pages to go. I'll hope to get caught up the rest of the way tomorrow morning.
Everyone get a good rest (preferably sleep) tonight and drink your OJ, so you don't wind up with THAT pestilence/plague THAT Chris and I have been suffering with... Prayers for rest and quiet for all of ya (including Preston Blake!).
Blessings and good night all,
Hi all!
Mother Nature has dumped seven inches an counting so far, and even the township's old Duce is having trouble plowing the road.
I bought my first "airbrush", and so far it works great. I found out this is expandable, and very easy to use and clean.I plan on making some Federal Signal Corp. Thunderbolt 1003's out of styrene, and animating them with a motor underneath the layout and putting a speaker with a recording of a Thunderbolt in it so that when you press the button, the projector spins and the sound plays.
Overall, life is great, and the view beautiful.
Sawyer: Great looking warehouse!
See Yall!
nik .nI plan on making some Federal Signal Corp. Thunderbolt 1003's out of styrene, and animating them with a motor underneath the layout and putting a speaker with a recording of a Thunderbolt in it so that when you press the button, the projector spins and the sound plays.
Hey NIK .N: Ya just might wanna make an extra one for TODD's trailer park... it'll look good next to the "X number of days since last tornado sign"! You know, I grew up in a city full of those sirens...never knew who made 'em though. Learn something new everyday, I guess. They've got a very distinctive sound...it's imprinted in my brain. As much as I always dreaded the sound of those things...life in Iowa, I guess... I think you've got a neat idea here. I think the "trick" would be to get the spin in sync with the sound (louder to softer to louder to softer as it spins). Are going with the steady tone (3-5 minutes of "For God's Sake Take Cover!" - Bill Kurtis, WIBW TV, Topeka, Kansas, June 8, 1966) ? or the up and down wail of impending doom? Don't forget the Civil Defense symbol...a drop of dark blue paint might suffice. Then again, I think that that Tomkat dude with all the signs had some fallout shelter signs posted recently. A little cut/glue...and your Thunderbolt will be well and truly provided by the Federal Defense Preparedness Agency...
JIM: Goin' back to Super Trooper Deputy Dummas...it's hard to say where he was coming from. Odds are good he's just a self-important little twerp with a star on his chest. Don't get me wrong, I've known a lot of County Mounties, most were/are really good guys. This one though...makes Barney Fife look competent. He also showed up for the rollover where I lost my glasses...then too, he came flyin' in, disco strobes strobing, all four wheels sliding. Man...whatta show. The Ace Rimmer of cops. (***Red Dwarf reference***)
Welp, time for another bucket of Ed's OJ... maybe even some Barry Burgers for the Vitamin-B in the beef...
Good Evening!
John P, the decision you have to make is indeed a very tough one but I always think it is a quality of life decision. Can you give your furry kid better quality of life by having the surgery? You also have to consider the age of the pet. I have a little Westie who is now 15 and we think she may have bladder cancer but after consulting with the vet we decided not to do the investigation to find out for sure as she is just too old and frail to do anything about it. Believe me I really do sympathize.
Chris, hope you manage to squash that cold bug. I once had a friend who swore by NioCitran made with gin.
Again I find myself in here late so a short visit only. Hope to stop by soon, plunk myself at the RC and drink a few gallons of coffee.
CN Charlie
AmanaMedicnik .nI plan on making some Federal Signal Corp. Thunderbolt 1003's out of styrene, and animating them with a motor underneath the layout and putting a speaker with a recording of a Thunderbolt in it so that when you press the button, the projector spins and the sound plays. Hey NIK .N: Ya just might wanna make an extra one for TODD's trailer park... it'll look good next to the "X number of days since last tornado sign"! You know, I grew up in a city full of those sirens...never knew who made 'em though. Learn something new everyday, I guess. They've got a very distinctive sound...it's imprinted in my brain. As much as I always dreaded the sound of those things...life in Iowa, I guess... I think you've got a neat idea here. I think the "trick" would be to get the spin in sync with the sound (louder to softer to louder to softer as it spins). Are going with the steady tone (3-5 minutes of "For God's Sake Take Cover!" - Bill Kurtis, WIBW TV, Topeka, Kansas, June 8, 1966) ? or the up and down wail of impending doom? Don't forget the Civil Defense symbol...a drop of dark blue paint might suffice. Then again, I think that that Tomkat dude with all the signs had some fallout shelter signs posted recently. A little cut/glue...and your Thunderbolt will be well and truly provided by the Federal Defense Preparedness Agency...
Well, depending on the sound module I get, I will have the Alert (the long, steady tone used back then of fallout danger, now used to warn of tornadoes), Attack (The wail of doom during the cold war, rarely used as a tornado siren), HI-Lo, (the fire call) and Pulse (I believe it was also used as a fire call). Here is a video of the HI-Lo, Alert, and Fast Wail (First, second, and last, respectively)
Good Morning All,Rob I spent a day going through that web site and cut and pasted a list myself to a word document for later. Those figures are very nice, but so is the price at almost $2/figure. You can order all those figures through Walthers. In the search box on the Walther’s web site type in 590-XXXXX replace the X’s with the stock number form the web link I sent you.
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Good Morning All,
A regular to go please Zoe. Sn*w stopped, wind stopped, not too bad out but pretty cold. Ended up with only 3-4 inches of the white stuff at the house. Sanded some walls lat evening and will need some more primer to follow up. CFO had started the other basement walls while I was gone so I'll wait til she's done and then final clean and apply the foam insulation. We have entered discussions as to what goes where once we're further along and the layout may be moving back to the basement due to concerns about sawdust, finish and sealent smells, etc from the woodworking. There is also a much greater risk the wood shop would burn than a layout.
JP - I don't envy your decision. I think the best advice was given by Tom. I've been through it as many of us have and doing what's best for your friend is the most important thing to keep in mind.
I've gotta run - lots to do again this morning. CUL, J.R.
Good Morning-
Sawyer: I like the look of that warehouse
JP: When Miximax got sick we had that same decision. It was not one that I wanted to land on my head but it was the best decision for the little one. Doing what is the best for the fellow is really important--
It is rather dull and snizzly out here. Right now the temperature is -7C with the windchill at -12C. We's supposed to be dull/snizzly today and tonight with our low going to -14C. Our high today will be -5C.
I've got a list of things to take photos of and ideas for modelling---that is, others to model. The CAMI plant out by Ingersoll ON has a 'unique' set of stacks on the roof that makes one go --hmmn. When I drove by the 401 the sight of three stacks combining into one was eye catching----
Welp, my sister found a few things for me---giant sheets of .020" styrene, some clapboard sheets, brass rods of various shapes and sizes, a few HO & N scale vehicles for the layout and diorama. Me? I picked up some more scratchbuilding supplies and a few things for the HO diorama---namely a couple of Walthers grainbins and elevator kits and then I picked up some grain trucks ----lotsa schtuff--
My day will be spent running around doing the HD list that includes the GottaBuy list. Spending the afternoon driving around a slippery road is really not my idea of fun----
Chloe, I'll just have a small fruit salad and a coffee please---I'm going to sit at the RC for a bit
Good morning ...
Where's Jerry?
JP ... Sorry to hear about your dog. Like others here, I can relate to that. We've had dogs and cats, and unfortunately, some had to be put down. Not good.
JimCG ... I understand Boyds Department Store was really something in its heyday. The 1920's was great, but the 1930's was devastating for the store and the family. The family sold the business to a corporation, and over the years Boyds was eventually gone or something else. My grandfather was active with the store, but my Dad chose another career for himself in the 1930's. I have the reains of a model locomotive my gandfather built and I have a model locomotive my Dad built. The name, Boyd, may possibly be gone in the coming generations of this family. There is only one grandson so far, and he has another last name. .......
Jeff ... I was wondering why there were so many ladies in the diner this morning. I figured out why. They say that picture, and just had to see you. Wow! Can you stand all the flirty ladies with you? You picked teh window booth for a reason, I bet.
Well, I'll have OJ and oatmeal at the rivit counter.
I completed more scenery, and have a background scene to share in WPF this weekend.
GARRY
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