Good evening ...
Thanks, Aztek ... TexMex sounds good to me. .. Glad you could see the grandnephew.
Pat ... I hope it does not take too long for a decision on the paint color.
Chris and Barry ... I think the course I mentioned is worthwhile. It is gratifying to see what people have done. Example is a woman in her 60's who took the class last year starting with massive debt. Since then she has whittled a lot of that away, and has a do-able plan to pay off all of the debt. There's much more to the class than paying off debt, too.
Some of this talk here about wives reminds me of things. Shelley and I have a special kind of relationship and we tease the dickens out of each other. Sometimes we really razz each other, and it gets to the point where if other people overhear our conversations, they could think we have problems which we don't. I recall a time just before Shelley retired from her job as CFO with one of the larger employers in this area. It was time for spring cleaning, and were were outside oon Saturday morning cleaning the deck. It was one of those times when we were really going at it. Our deck faces a large lake, and our voices will carry across the lake. .... Well, the following Monday, Shelley was back at work. A man came into her office who had been fishing on our lake and he overheard our razzing. ... He asked Shelley: "Did you call your husband a *&$% ?" .... Shelley answered: "I might have called my husband a *&$% . He loves it when I talk dirty to him." ... They guy was flabergasted. As he rush out of her office, Shelley heard him muttering: " If my wife ever called me a *&$% , I would divorce her on the spot."
We still laugh at that story.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good evening,
Welp...put some more foundation pieces on the roundhouse, painted the base coat on some foundation pieces I put on/puttied/sanded a few days ago. Finally painted/weathered the roller bearing trucks for a BN cement hopper, and used up the last of my current Dullcote supply on a handful of cars THAT have been waiting for a more temperate climate in the RR room to get sprayed.
Whilst in the RR room, I noticed the height of the step ladder I've got in there, and how well it lined up with the sky blue wall... Grabbing Photo Set No.1(someday to be retired/replaced with the yet-to-be-designed/built Photo Set No.2), I stuck it atop the ladder. Sparks started flying in what's left of my mind... The tripod was deployed! The camera was un-bagged and mounted upon the Mighty BOGEN... A photo frenzy ensued!
And now...you guys will suffer for it, much like a Vogon Captain reading poetry before jetting somebody out of an airlock (Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy reference...maybe the fumes were a bit much in the RR room today...)
Accurail "foobie" with Atlas parts, Athearn hatches, and additional styrene bits to...de-foobie-ize it.
The BN cement hopper started last fall.
Athearn foobie rebuilt from a Pullman Standard to a Portec hopper.
Atlas hopper bought on a whim, will be in mineral service to the Vigortone Feed Plant.
GARRY: I'll have to check-out THAT financial program. I listen to Ramsey occasionally. Usually within but a few minutes, I'm .
Chris
The Cedar cRapids Industrial Branch: Proudly Shipping Yesterday's CrunchBerries Tomorrow!
HI EVERYBODY!!!Set Em'Up Flo and Play"Walking the Floor"!!!
Sorry for my absence,but I was"Stuck On The Wewoka Switch"*for a while!!
(*Stuck On The Wewoka Switch:During an Oil boom near Tulsa in the 20's,some supplies we were sent by rail to the town of Wewoka.However,due to labor or money troubles,supplies would languish in a siding until the problems were settledSo whenever things went wrong,the citizens of Tulsa started saying"It's Stuck On The Wewoka Switch"!!!Interesting,huh??!!).
Anyway,I got back from Houston a little while ago.Went down to visit my newest Grandnephew Preston Blake Coulter!!
He's a sweet lil'fella!!!Of course,his Uncle John got to hold him and sing"Blue Train";"Beyond the Sea";"Flip Flop and Fly"and"I'm An Old Cowhand(From The Rio Grande)"to him!!
My Wife was very excited as well!!!He's the first one born in the family since we've been married!!
All she had was one nephew while I've had her beat big time!!!
My neice's husband told me heard that Amtrak's supposed to start stopping at either Flatonia;Schulenburg or Weimar soon!!
I told him that I hadn't heard anything about it!!
Anyway Flo,#2 TexMex Breakfasts for everybody por favor!!!
Good Evening Everyone
Jeff - You weren't the only one who had to work on their vehicle this weekend. My truck has been sidelined for over a month with a large fuel leak. Had it warming up one cold morning and came out to find about 25 gallons of diesel fuel on the ground. Seems something ate a hole right through the aluminum filter housing. After I fixed the filter housing it wouldn't start, so with today being a nice 55 degrees for a change I decided to look into it a little further. Found a short in one of the wiring harnesses. Once I fixed that, it started right up.
Well I gave the 'new' laundry room another coat of compound after lunch. Getting close to finished. Told the Boss she better pick a paint color because she's gonna end up holding up the schedule if she doesn't. I can't wait till its done. I want to start in on clearing out the space for the layout. I've been holding off on doing anything further on the layout until it's in it's new home and there's been a bunch of times that I could have been working on it. As the weather gets better I know I'll have less time. I'm hoping to get it moved before the yard work picks up.
Well gotta go. She's calling for supper. Maybe I'll stop back later.
Pat
jeffrey-wimberlyChanged the fuel filter, fuel pressure is 47 psi at the injectors, no distributor, plugs and wires have all been changed, EGR is electronic so no vacuum. Signal to EGR is optimal.
My other guess would be the TPS (throttle position sensor). I'm not sure what kind of car you have, so I couldn't help with much else.
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.
Thanks for the concerns about my teammate guys! all I know is he got soems tiches for the cut above his eye and that his cheekbone is fractured, nothing else.
As to the license, I'm not fretting it, it's just funny to me lol.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Trainman SamJeff- I sent you a PM...
PackerJeff, maybe a fuel filter? JR mentioned that one when I was having similar issues with my car. Maybe the plugs and wires, or distributor if your car has one. I actually cut the EGR out of my car and it has helped mileage and power, on top of not having to deal with it again.
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
A small note here .. as I am resting.. from cleaning out the garage.. getting ready for my new gift.. (my dad's 79 El Camino with 28 thousand miles on it) .. reading about others guys wives.
My wife said to me one time... it meant so much to me I memorized it. She said one time..
"Thats hardy the basis for establishing a working relationship" I impressed....
but now~ 3 decades later.. I think its more of a response to me.. like.. " No~ .. but did you want to argue about it?"
"nO NO no dear.. nevermind~"
Good evening. Sweet tea to go.
Been pretty busy today. Haven't had much time to do anything layout wise.
Hope everybody has a good evening.
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Hello---I too am back
Had a good constructive day both here and at the university---I did not manage to get to church as it was a rather cluttered up day activity wise-----mmmm---I wonder how someone can be at 2 or 3 places at once
Heartland Division CB&QYou can google to find out about the class: "Managing Our Finances God's Way".
Garry: That seems to be a solid program. Gonna have to look into that for our church---I've done a program for our church now but this seems to be more better in the presentation of information---
Chloe, I'll have 6 HUGE greaseburgers with Portobello Mushroom sauce and onion rings and a platter of Poutine as well as a tub of RBF please--------I'll be at the corner booth
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/
Afteroon ya'll
Finally got all the crazy add-ons my crazy English teacher instructor wanted to go with the essay done. The one thing I never understood is why I have to take English and Humanities for a degree in Mechanical Engineering... IMO, I did enough of those kinds of things in grade school.
Jeff, maybe a fuel filter? JR mentioned that one when I was having similar issues with my car. Maybe the plugs and wires, or distributor if your car has one. I actually cut the EGR out of my car and it has helped mileage and power, on top of not having to deal with it again.
Sawyer, I never got my permit until I was 18. It's good to see that you've decided not to multi-task while drving. If it was against federal law to text/talk on the cell while drving and was enforced, gas prices might go down, lol. Sucks about the friend though.
AmanaMedic Heartland Division CB&QThere really is no regular schedule for the personal finance class. It's just when I am talked into doing it again. It seems to help. Is THAT the Dave Ramsey program? . Chris
Heartland Division CB&QThere really is no regular schedule for the personal finance class. It's just when I am talked into doing it again. It seems to help.
Chris ... No, it's not Dave Ramsy. People can see him on TV or listen to him on the radio. This class is published by Purpose Driven Publishing Company which is affiliated with Saddleback Church in California. It is on DVD and it has a workbook with CD Rom with resources. Rick Warren does the introduction on the DVD and it is excellant. Next, there is a series of weekly classes with very good experts on the DVD. A lot of the work is already done for me. I lead the discussions, and the class is both constructive and enjoyable. You can google to find out about the class: "Managing Our Finances God's Way". .
I'm back. I want to retire from retirement.
Decided to let the fire go out and enjoy the rest of the day at home. At least what's left of it.
Went to Moms and did dome burning of just an incredible amount of trim that has been left over or removed and saved, and for some reason, kept for longer than I've been alive. My fantastic wife met me out there, I'm sure, because as I was preparing to leave this morning I was on a rant about, well everything. So she got her coat on and said she'd meet me out there and help. She followed me..... Excuse me a minute......... Sorry, had to carry the laundry hamper downstairs for her. Anyway, she met me out there and stood around just WATCHING me. I know she went just to make sure I did something as apposed to just ranting around doing nothing. Smart girl. She knows me well and is always one half step ahead. I think I'll keep her. She is now doing laundry and preparing supper. Some kind of meat and a potato of some sport and CORN PUDDING!!!!! One of my favorites.
Junk guy showed today also and hauled all the metal away. Saved me from having to do that and spend a couple days and several trips to the scrap yard to get, after fuel costs, about 5 bucks probably. Don't care if he made a fortune, I didn't have to do THAT.
I think I'll go to the layout world and do a bit of straightening up down there so I can move around. If all goes well, I PLAN on taking a progress picture.
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.
Well, glad to see everyone is making it in here!
Ulrich, that trackplan looks good!
Sawyer- hope your friend feels better... Don't fret the license, I was 19 before I got mine!
Chris- I'd go with ANYTHING but the w**k stuff! Lol
Jeff- I sent you a PM...
I had a good day today, but can't stay long enough to explain, I'll do THAT tomorrow. Right now I have enough time to eat and get a shower before bed time... I have a sign up time of 2:38am for the next two weeks (thankfully only mon - fri!!!).... See you'z guys L8R!
Sam
May He bless you, guide you, and keep you safe on your journey through life!
I Model the New Hope & Ivyland RR (Bucks County, PA)
Heartland Division CB&QThanks for explaining more about UP's E9's being there.
Good afternoon... just back from w**k, had to cover the Solon Dollars for Scholars "Bringing in the Green" annual carnival. Otherwise known as the "Great Solon Goldfish Massacre!" One of the many little prizes kids can win...is a goldfish. Poor little things... an informal survey shows most are dead and flushed after about a week. I'm surprised the PETA nuts don't protest this...
ULRICH: I was wondering about the..."fiddle yards" (??) on either end of the first design, if they'd give you enough room to do anything. Welp, you answered THAT question! Looks like design No. 2 will give you more "play value," something I think is vital to any layout...be it a simple shelf or a room-filler.
SAWYER: Sorry to hear about your pal with the busted cheek...did they stick a titanium plate with some screws on THAT to hold it back together? Really a fun time...I've got three of 'em. GLAD to hear you've got enough sense to a) NOT text while driving, and b) NOT yak on the rap-rod whilst motating... Now if only more of the "adults" would figure THAT out!
TODD: Kit is pretty good at "steering" my decision-making too. Are you sure Kit and Brenda aren't sharing a brain???
Speaking of Loving Wife, she figured out our taxes yesterday...for once, we're actually eligible for a refund from the Fed...of course, the outstanding taxes from '08 and the credit card settlement will take care of THAT But, it also knocks-down what we'll have to scrape-up for THAT. Somehow, we owe the good state of Iowa some bucks...not a lot, but enough to give me a case of the grumps.
Dilema time: I'm about out of stuff "needed" for the roundhouse (styrene strip for planking around the smaller door, and Campbell's couregated aluminum for covering the last stall's doors). I could try and set it aside and w**k on some other stuff...OR, since it's finally warm enough, I couuuuuuuuullllllllllllllllllld go do some paint w**k in the RR room. Of course, I could also w**k on w**k stuff too...
Think I'll grab a plate of those dollar cheeseburgers, sit at the RC, and cogitate upon this matter.
Hello everybody ..
Jim CG asked "Garry - thank you for posting that link for the RDC film (being kinda fond of those as I am!). Saved that for future reference and viewing. Does your church run that financial class regularly, like once or twice a year? IMHO, a lot of churches probably have more people who would benefit from those than some realize. " ..... Jim, I am glad you liked the RDC video. There really is no regular schedule for the personal finance class. It's just when I am talked into doing it again. It seems to help. There are very many Bible verses on the topic.
Chris ... Thanks for explaining more about UP's E9's being there.
Der John .... You were posting outhouses in recent days. Get a load of this one!
Everybody ... Today's wisdom: There are three kinds of people. Those who can count and those who can not.
This morning I decided that such a nice day here in Pittsburgh should not be wasted, so after an early lunch, we took a short ride to watch trains. And we were rewarded by catching 6 Norfolk Southerns in about an hour.One mixed freight, one coal train, one trash train, and three intermodal. The coal train was a surprise as the power had 2 BNSF SD70MAC's in the "Executive" paint scheme leading followed by a NS Dash-9. It's always a pleasant surprise seeing foreign power. We could also hear, but not see, at least four CSX across the Ohio River.
Robby, from what I saw today, you can swap out rust for mud if you ever do a trash train. Both containers and flats. It also looked like all the power today will need some time at the wash rack later this Spring.
Hope you all had as nice a weekend as I did.
Tom
Pittsburgh, PA
Changed out the EGR valve on the car today. It got a lot of the low end power back but it still stutters on acceleration.
JimRCGMOSawyer, don't worry about that delay in getting your permit - I think I mentioned before all the delays I had before I finally got my driver's license...You would have a ways to go to match that, I'd guess! And remember, no texting while driving!
Sawyer, don't worry about that delay in getting your permit - I think I mentioned before all the delays I had before I finally got my driver's license...You would have a ways to go to match that, I'd guess! And remember, no texting while driving!
Nope, I don't think you mentioned those delays, but ok man, hopefully I don't beat them lol. And heck no no texting while driving! Don't plan on killing myself in a car so no texting while driving and hopefully no cell phone talking while driving.
Well, one of our players is out for the rest of the season with a fractured cheek bone; he's the guy I came in for who was hurt. Man, it sucks because he's a great guy to have on the team!
Coffee in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please.
***Todd wrote: [There is no fighting, and we never have. We have had disagreements sure. And yes, there have been a few times when the voices were raised at each other. But I can count on one hand those times and have a finger or two left over.] After 15 years with my gal, I can honestly say the same thing. As for that having the last word thing, I use: "That's a good idea". And if I know she's wrong: "You might be right", (which I fear she has figured out).
Rob
howmusI started to have a sore toe again last night. Looks like I now have Gout in my left big toe. Fun! I have started the Advil Therapy. I'll see how long this bout lasts.
Mornin'....er..... Afternoon Everyone!
Just a cup of dark roast for me right now Zoe. Don't want to spoil my appetite for the Birthday Cake later this afternoon... I'll go sit in the front and see what's going on outside by the tracks.
Looks like the niehbor's kid across the street is finishing moving out today. The couple that live over there always seem to have one of the kids moving on or moving out....... I remember those years myself with me son. He came back home 7 times and moved back in with me. All he still has at my house is one of his boats! THAT is leaving this Spring!
During my 21 years of marraige, I had to be very careful using the words, "Yes Dear". THAT was considered to be taunting and disrespectful......... The best route was to nod my head and get doing whatever it was I forgot on the "Honey Do" list.
I started to have a sore toe again last night. Looks like I now have Gout in my left big toe. Fun! I have started the Advil Therapy. I'll see how long this bout lasts.
My sister from Canandaigua should be arriving soon. She will follow me over to my son's house for the party.
Catch you all later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
In my house I have the absolute last word, as the big hairy guy in the mirror agrees with me.
Todd: re your wife----well written there----in my house I too have the last words----"Yes dear---"
my for 35yrs i too always had the last word "YES DEAR" chuck
Good morning all. Eggs and Spam please. How about some fried mush and corn syrup too thank you. I'm feeling a bit country today. Got my bibs on and fixin to go to the basement. No not to work on the layout, but to collect some stuff to take to the dumpster. Then to add more stuff from mom's house. It's rainy so far. Kinda drizzly is more like it. It's not suppose to last long. Of course it wasn't suppose to be here to begin with last time I looked. I'm afraid I will be skipping Church to work on the stuff I need to get done.
Ooops, spoke too soon it's raining now.
Chris- the roundhouse is really shaping up!
Jim- As far as the Leisurely goes, the detective said he doesn't know how some people know what time or day or something happens either. Without some event to match it up with, or a reason to remember, if nothing strikes anyone as odd, he feels there would be no reason to know exactly what time something like dinner was 2 or 3 weeks prior. Unless of course you eat every night at the same time or you remember because a special TV or event was going on. He claims he is suspicious of those people who can swear to times and dates and places that support their claims until he can find a reason why they remember things so well. Of course, some people can.
Garry- Thank you. I can now justify E units or F units in my world should I choose. I will save the photos in case some one tells me they don't belong in the modern era.
Ray- Please pass on my greetings!!
Rob- When I get to the point of lighting the interiors, I will go with LED's for many reasons. Only One of which is the size of the "bulb". Another is the heat factor. My plan, when I get to that stage, is to put the lighting in the sructure in a prototypical place such as the ceiling. This in some cases will require puting the bulb through the floor/ceiling of the structure. The LED would be small enough to allow and yet hide and cool enough to not melt the surroundings.
Since there has been talk earlier about the spouses, I shall end my post with a praising of my wife. (ahem)There is no fighting, and we never have. We have had disagreements sure. And yes, there have been a few times when the voices were raised at each other. But I can count on one hand those times and have a finger or two left over. We worked at the same place and for many years in the same shop. I saw her every day and, of course, every night. I have yet to grow tired of her presence. We enjoy the same things and we each enjoy things the other does not. Neither complains when one does something the other doesn't like. We always seem to include the other on most things we do and it isn‘t a conscious effort, it just happens. Yes, I do get in trouble, so to speak, and I do get the funny looks and the roll of the eyes and the "what were you thinkings" and the "are you going to finish (or do) this or that or not " ‘s, but they aren't the overly animated arms flying, yelling, stomping off in a huff dislpays. Mainly she just tolerates me without saying much and just shakes her head while walking away or turning her head to continue watching her television show. I do get the gentle, (most times) nudging in the direction she wants e to go, like just now. I said "well, I guess I won't be burning at mom's today. It's raining." from the other room she said " why, it's not suppose to rain all day, just this morning." I say " but the wood is now wet and water and fire don't exist well except with the addition of large amounts of fuel and that is usually accompanied by large amounts of smoke." she says " most of the stuff is inside the buildings" I said "true. I guess you're right. Maybe I will after all." she said " Good." (at least it sounded like good. It was muffled and I really couldn't make out the rest of what she said, I think she was talking to the dog.) That my friends was a typical "argument" at our home. Life is grand with her. However, If there was no her, I would be single. Knowing what I know, I would not have married. Well, I guess I wouldn‘t have known, but then maybe I would because I never thought of marriage before her. Oh who knows and who cares. Things ain't changing'. At least at my house, I get the last word......"Yes dear".
Have a Great Day!!!
Good Afternoon,
Zoe, may I have a mug o´coffee and a slice of that cheesecake? I´ll be with Jeff and try to help organize that w*rk list for today.
I reworked my plan a little to incorporate the changes that came up last night. Makes a little more sense to me know, especially when I should get a chance to go for that extension. I have opened up a PayPal account, so I can start to order things in the UK, once that account is verified. LMS Jubilee "Australia" - here we come!
BTW, this is the reworked plan:
Good morning. It's 41 and cloudy. The high will be in the mid 60's and it will remain partly cloudy. Well, you can't have everything.If the oxycodone I got yesterday continues to work as well as as it did last nigh I should be able to fix my car today then maybe I'll be able to get some model railroad work done. I have a list about half a mile long that's clamoring for attention. Probably the easiest thing to do will be to note the more important things then pitch the list. Or have I done that already? Could this long list be the shorter one? I certainly hope not! Humpty Dumpty didn't fall off the wall. He was pulled off by the weight of the list he was trying to read. It looks like I have a taker for the Athearn GN caboose and Athearn GN boxcar kits I have. I still have a 40' "Snicker's" billboard reefer kit and a 'shorty' SP 40' flatcar kit. Both are Athearn blue box. I may be able to use the flatcar in a MoW train but the billboard reefer is way too old. Billboard type cars were banned on US railroads in 1937. That didn't keep toy train makers like Tyco, AHM, Life-Like and Bachmann from introducing many foobies over the years using more modern cars.
Good Morning
I'm now feeling a lot better. The only thing I have is the Coff Stage---
****coff coff coff coff coff coff---hack gack****
so sometimes my speaking will be interspersed with that instead of the other stuff
We are seeing 10C today!! And more sun! YAY!!---break out the shorts and sunscreen!
I'm up and ready for the weekend stuff---which usually means not much else gets done.
I'll have a coffee and a breakfast bagel please---I'll be at the RC for a bit
Garry - a Good Night to you, too!
Good Morning (at least for me!)
Stayed up for the better part of the night - I just could not go back to sleep after waking up a little after midnight. Now I feel like !
It´ll be a sunny, but cold day again. The TV weather fairy ( a beautiful, tall blonde who always catches my attention) stated yesterday, that the total snowfall has been a cumulative 58 inches in our region - that´s a little more than ten times the amount we usually get!
Janie, I´ll have my usual French breakfast - cafe au lait, trois croissant, butter and two kinds of jam, please!
Spend the night thinking about that track plan. Do you know this feeling? There is something you like, but... Well, this happened to me, when looking at the plan. Bingo! I knew it, something must have been wrong! I wanted to simulate train movements from fiddle yard to station to fiddle yard - shunting back and forth, if you pardon the British expression. Well, this would have worked nicely, if the traversers are long enough to hold a loco plus at least two coaches and there would still be some room next to the traverser to "park" a loco. Both traverser are way too short for that type of operation! So, it´ll mean back to the drawing board! But Í have to watch out, not to get caught in that analysis - paralysis thing again.
Jeff - I hope your ankle gets better soon. You have been through so many health challenges in your life that you need a break!
Rob - I´d say just replace them with a warm-white LED.
Have a good day!