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Posted by blownout cylinder on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 10:42 PM

jwhitten

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My plan on getting some MR time was waylaid by having some people show up so we could play with a virtual recording studio I have in my other puter. Just what I needed to record some ideas I have for music pieces---this thing has everything in it---MIDI, Sound, Virtual Instruments--analogue synths , drums effects, bass --Virtual effects--things like compressors, flanges, fuzz boxes and the like---it can record up to 72 tracks all with effects----lots o' fun----TongueApprove

 

 Oh yeah? Sounds like fun... what package is it? 

It's the m-audio Pro Tools set up----

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 10:08 PM

 Good Morning,

sun´s up and it looks like it will be a nice and sunny day today.

Flo, I need a strong dark roast coffee in a bucket. Have not slept at all at night - something must have broken inside me yesterday.

You all have a good night!

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Posted by howmus on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 10:01 PM

Evenin' folks!

Flo just a cup of decaf if you please.

Just spent 2 hours on the phone with my sister....  She is celebrating her 13th. birthday today....  Or was that 63rd. ????  Hmmmm  Actually it is her 67th, but she is now counting backwards since she reached 65, so I guess we'll call it 63....?????Whistling 

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Ray: you're getting the rain we missed---againWhistling Right now it is all clear and quite sticky out here-----

  

Don't you folks "up there in the great white North" need rain????  Here is the project the precipitation kept me from getting done tonight:

Couple more days and she should be ready for road use.  Have to build the front side, and then make a removable gate for the rear end.  If I have measured correctly the log splitter should just fit on the bed of the trailer for when I take it places.

Robby your layout is coming along very nicely sir!

Have to get up early tomorrow as my son is having my watch Granddaughter #2  for about an hour while the other one goes to the doctor.  She went to the bone doc. yesterday and her collarbone is all healed.  She doesn't have to wear the brace anymore and can resume all normal activities except not holding on while she is on her swing.........Whistling

Have a good one!

73

[edit]  Oh look!  Midnight snack is on me.  Order up folks!

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Posted by jwhitten on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 10:00 PM

blownout cylinder
My plan on getting some MR time was waylaid by having some people show up so we could play with a virtual recording studio I have in my other puter. Just what I needed to record some ideas I have for music pieces---this thing has everything in it---MIDI, Sound, Virtual Instruments--analogue synths , drums effects, bass --Virtual effects--things like compressors, flanges, fuzz boxes and the like---it can record up to 72 tracks all with effects----lots o' fun----TongueApprove

 

 Oh yeah? Sounds like fun... what package is it? 

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Posted by Cederstrand on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 9:55 PM

Glass of fresh squeezed OJ, please.

***Johnboy, will look into the #503's. Thanks! If that doesn't work, I might look for a cheap new car of the same length and swap out under frames, but that will be a last ditch approach. Thankis for asking about Toons. She is doing fine. As for fence, looks like we (I) will be doing it all ourselves (myself). It may kill me, but it has become apparent that grading and removing stumps is going to cost us a lot. There goes my train funds, too.Grumpy

***Vincent, NICE haul there!Thumbs Up

Finished the wife's Tennessee Thoroughbred circus car. Also wired and set the shed in the trailer park. Plus, cut some sheetrock for the window sills of the porch I built 2 or 3 or 4 years or so ago. (memory is gone) Finally going to finish it, as I'm ready for more sheetrock mud down in the train room. Smile,Wink, & Grin

Have a good night y'all.

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Posted by Packers#1 on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 9:40 PM

 Vincent, sweet loco and haul. Huh, now that you mention it, it does look a lot alike; I don't believe the stripe moves like mine though. It's a hybrid of a South Carolina Central RR paint scheme and the Lancaster and Chester's SW1200 scheme

The colors are CB&Q Chinese red, CB&Q grey, and Engine Black

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 7:59 PM

Robby P.

 Just a quick stop.  

 Sawyer....Looks good!!

 Here's a couple of shots from me.   I just added the "no turn left" sign in the middle of the road.  I will paint that tomorrow.  I still need to add some trees, and finish the road around the station.  The last picture is what the town looks like so far.  I hope to add a few more buildings soon.

 


I like how this is all working out here---looks quite typical for a small ON town here---

Rob: I would think that this thing would be able to record bells and whistles--lol! You should hear how it sounds from here when I put my pieces on it!

Ray: you're getting the rain we missed---againWhistling Right now it is all clear and quite sticky out here-----

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Posted by Packer on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 7:39 PM

Hey Ya'll

Still getting T-boomers every afternoon around 3-4. It's been like this fo a week. Luckily it's all been coming fron the north, so there is 0 chance of any oil in it. Wonder what happens if we get rain from the south since oil is starting to show up around here?

Despite all the rain I have made some progress on the scoop for my car. It's almost complete, but I need to get some more 400 grit sandpaper to finish it up. Then I have to weld in some reinforcements on the holed hood (yes scoop will be functional). I want to mock up having a flat black stripe on the hood going up to the scoop before I get the entire car re-painted. Might look good with some rear window louvers added (kind of like the old Boss 302)

New engine showed up today:


And here's the haul from the trainshow:







(the DRGW car is begging for a silver roof and some weathering)

Sawyer: That scheme is almost spot-on for the Providence and Worchester.

Robby: Nice cars, but an intresting mistake on athearn's part.

I gotta remember to drop in more often

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2. An end to the limited-production and other crap that makes models harder to get and more expensive.

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Posted by howmus on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 6:51 PM

Evenin' Folks!

Flo I'll have the Rib Eye Special, Med. Rare, Baked Potato w/ sour cream, and a trip to the salad bar.  Oh and decaf please.

I'll sit right here at the Rivet Counter and see what everyone's been up to.

I almost had the second side finished on the Utility Trailer, but the humidity reached 100% at the same time my cordless drill ran out of battery.  Yep, it is raining here in the Finger Lakes.  In fact there may be some thunder boomers mixed in.  Probably a present from Barry directly to the West of me but in Canada.  I did get the garden more or less weeded (I ran the rototiller between the rows).  I still need to use the smaller B&D battery one I have and then probably use the old hoe to finish up.

Just as I was finishing rototilling, I looked over across the side street and there was an ambulance complete with all the flashing lights and a big crowd of people hanging around.  Can't say for sure, but since the wife of the homeowner was looking like she was in shock, I would guess (since I haven't seen him yet) THAT her husband had something bad happen......  He was out mowing lawn earlier today and was fine then.  Sure hope he is OK.  They are good people and great neighbors. 

Ulrich, it is so sad to hear you are now in bankruptcy.  At least it will protect what little you have left.  Oh, and BTW I really believe that wealth has little to do with money.  With Petra at your side, a loving family, many, and so many friends, you have much riches my friend!  My prayers for your health and happiness continue.

Tomorrow I will head back out to camp and get another campsite done.  Probably will be there in the afternoon as the rain is supposed to continue until noon tomorrow.  Check THAT...  Now they are saying thunderstorms until 3 PM tomorrow.  OK So I'll go out to camp Late Afternoon. 

Think I go check out the trains...

Later!

73

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Posted by last mountain & eastern hogger on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 5:54 PM

Cederstrand
Need to find replacement trucks w/ nuckle couplers for the wife's "David Lee's Zebra Extravaganza" circus car. Went to replace the old hook/horn couplers with EZMate's and stripped both the holes with the original screws. Then tried just gluing the covers on, but with no luck. Other than THAT, the car is ready for the rails. Dunce

 

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Rob<

What you need is a set similar to what I have here.

 They are Kaydees set #503, arch bar trucks with coupler platforms. I plan on using these to re-truck one of my  centerline track cleaning cars as it has gotten to be really shakey.  It was a EvilBay buy and I think it had seen the floor at least once.

Don't ask me about "N"o scale though as all I know about that is I have one WP boxcar that was sent to me by mistake. My total investment in "N" scale.

Say Hi to TinyToons for us. and hope that new fence works out.

Johnboy out.....................

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Posted by Packers#1 on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 3:53 PM

 Thanks robby, your layout is looking pretty dern good as well! the town is laid out nicely.

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Posted by galaxy on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 3:24 PM

Evening all.

Went and helped a friend do some things today and stood for a few hours. FOr once my back didn't bother me as much as it has been. Of course, I took my pain meds/muscle relaxers in advance but they don't always work well anyway. I will help again tomorrow we shall see how 2 days in a row will feel.

Robby P. That section of your layout is coming along nicely! Thumbs Up

Prayer candle lit for those in need. Angel

Have a great night.

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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 2:53 PM

 Good Evening,

it is closing in on 10 pm over here. Petra is watching the World cup soccer match. Germany is playing Ghana and leads 1:0. I am not much of a soccer fan, so I sneaked out to enjoy a RBF here in the Diner.

 It has not been a good day today. We have completed the legal procedure to file personal insolvency and are now officially poor people. I am very emotional about this - being considered "poor" after 30 years of hard work is eating up my soul. The good thing is, that the remnants of what we once had are now legally protected and cannot be taken from us. What a life! I am not sure how much more weight my shoulders will be able to carry.

 A peaceful evening to all of you, my friends!

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Posted by Robby P. on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 12:47 PM

 Just a quick stop.  

 Sawyer....Looks good!!

 Here's a couple of shots from me.   I just added the "no turn left" sign in the middle of the road.  I will paint that tomorrow.  I still need to add some trees, and finish the road around the station.  The last picture is what the town looks like so far.  I hope to add a few more buildings soon.

 

 

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Posted by Packers#1 on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 12:34 PM

 Johnboy, it's the construction team of giants! lol. Thanks though, it's driving me nuts because I want to work on the town some but I'm going to just focus on the DQMC (Dixie Quick-Mix Cement) plant and get that section's scenery in. I don't know when I'll get the new scheme onto the locos

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Posted by Cederstrand on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 12:29 PM

Coffee in a  BURLINGTON NORTHERN  mug, please.

***Chris, those would be fun to stick on the end of robots to do carnage with. They could come up with some better names for their products though, like Heavy Metal Annihilator or something along those lines.Wink

***Barry, does it record bells & whistles, too?Wink

Need to find replacement trucks w/ nuckle couplers for the wife's "David Lee's Zebra Extravaganza" circus car. Went to replace the old hook/horn couplers with EZMate's and stripped both the holes with the original screws. Then tried just gluing the covers on, but with no luck. Other than THAT, the car is ready for the rails. Dunce

Got the neighbors quote for clearing the future pasture land. No way can we afford him. So, time to start calling every grading company in the phone book for bids.

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Posted by last mountain & eastern hogger on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 12:21 PM

Whistling

Hey there Sawyer,

Things are really coming along there and are looking good.

You have to do something about your background though.  It certainly looks industrial, but I doubt you can find a prototype for it.   Big SmileLaughSmile,Wink, & GrinLaughBig Smile

Also really like your paint scheme for the Aitken Northern, very sharp indeed.

Just a RBF. and a toasted tomato sandwich please Chloe, I don't have much time as my wife wants a new light fixture put into each of the main floor bathrooms.

All the rest of you Grunts, be sure to have a really good day.  It is much better here now that the rain has stopped  ( for a couple of hours anyway. )

Johnboy out...........................for now

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Posted by Packers#1 on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 11:42 AM

 Robby, looking forward to some pics! and yeah, I saw them unveil it; the car just looks awesome and it kinda looks like the original stock car #3 because of the Nationwide series's new car.

Chris, thanks!

Well, got a pic of the scenery work I've done; it's not much though and it's a cell phone pic, but still, n-joy!

 

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Posted by howmus on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 10:06 AM

Mornin' everyone!

Zoe I'll have one of those huge blueberry muffins you got there and lots of dark roast coffee in a FGLK mug.  I'll be sitting over in the front window booth watching all the stuff going on in the yard.

Chris looks like the department got some useful new "toys".  Hope you never actually have to use them, but if you do, I hope they do the job well!

We got just a little over a 1/4" of liquid sunshine yesterday.  I did some more on the trailer last night and decided it could wait for today.  Even though the temperature was in the high 70s, the humidity was over 90%...  Not supposed to precipitate today, and the humidity is down to 67%.  Of course the temperature is going to be in the mid 80s.....  If I am lucky, I should get most of the rest of the w*rk done on the trailer.  Hope to get the garden weeded as well.

I spent another hour last night looking for stuff I have hidden very well and THAT I need to use on the layout.....  Man, how I miss my mind! Whistling

OK, I think I just sit here and watch Todd plant beans for a bit and then get moving myself.

Later!

73

 

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Posted by TMarsh on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 7:40 AM

Good morning, another inch of rain yesterday. Lots of beans still yet to be put in the ground and here it is coming on the end of June.

Well, best get a move on.

Have a Great Day!!!

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 7:07 AM

 Good morning. It's 74 and cloudy. The high is supposed to be 93. It'll probably be that in the shade. There's a 60% chance of rain today so maybe that will cool the temps down.

There's been good rain north, south, east and west of us but not here. The grass has only grown one inch since the last cutting and that was a couple of weeks ago. We've gotten some short showers that were just enough to get the windshield wet if you were lucky.



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Posted by blownout cylinder on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 6:58 AM

Good Morning--Smile

We be sunny and humid this morning---going to be rather showery later on today too by the looks of things....Whistling

My plan on getting some MR time was waylaid by having some people show up so we could play with a virtual recording studio I have in my other puter. Just what I needed to record some ideas I have for music pieces---this thing has everything in it---MIDI, Sound, Virtual Instruments--analogue synths , drums effects, bass --Virtual effects--things like compressors, flanges, fuzz boxes and the like---it can record up to 72 tracks all with effects----lots o' fun----TongueApprove

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We had a GREAT night at the fire station last night (Monday) as our BRAND NEW "jaws" arrived!!Big Smile We got a full set of hydraulic rescue tools (spreader, cutter, ram, power unit) from TnT. The state-of-the-art set replaces our 1972 vintage HURST (yes muscle car dudes...THAT "HURST") rescue tools (the original "JAWS of Life"). Unfortunately, we weren't able to cut anything up...but THAT training session will be coming sooner than later. We practiced with a similar set last summer...a full hands-on "try-'em, you'll like-em" demo by our sales rep. Much celebration ensued with the new tools in-service and placed on the truck.

As well you should be! I checked those things out---sheeesh---what a collection! It looks like training going to be a good thing too!Approve

Anyhow whoooooooo---today I get to go and do some yard work so's I better be off'n this thing and be getting at it....Whistling

Chloe, right now I'll just have a strong coffee and a breakfast bagel please---I'll be at the RC for a bit----Big Smile

 

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Posted by Robby P. on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 6:51 AM

 Good morning.  Its going to be a "muggy" day today, so that means a hot day at work!!

 Well I finally got to work on the layout yesterday, and got some roads painted, and grass put down.  Hopefully tomorrow I can do more.

 Thanks for the comments on the boxcars.  I don't "weather" as much as I use to.  Its good to know I still got it!!

 Sawyer........I read somewhere yesterday that Dale Jr is going to drive his dads "Wrangler #3" next month in the Nationwide series (Daytona).    He said its for fathers day.  I think it will be VERY cool to see that.  Now only if he took over the "black and silver #3".

 Chris....When I lived in NC, my neighbor worked at a plant that made Jaws of Life.  I believe it was a Hurst company.   Man has technology come a long way!!

  Well I'm off to work.  I will pop back in later.

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Posted by LSWrr on Wednesday, June 23, 2010 6:47 AM
Good morning all,

IPhone App;
Well I found another use for it, inventorying my MRR collection, scan the bar code and email the list to my computer. I think it will work great in the large chain stores that claim they will beat anybody’s advertised price.  If you scan a large appliance at Home Depot and it’s cheaper at Lowe’s….well its click beep, can you beat this price?  I doubt it will harm the LHS, but I hate the prices at Hobby Town; most rolling stock is $27+. My LHS rolling stock starts at $7+.  I might just show them how overpriced Hobby Town really is.

Ulrich, I’m sorry to hear your family is going through such a tough time.  Last week my girlfriend’s aunt passed away, and a couple months ago my grandmother passed.  It’s hard no matter how prepared you think you are for these changes.


Hopefully after this month I will have all my truck worries behind me the shop will replace the 3 rear U-joints Tuesday.  This will put me at $2K for vehicle repairs in the last 12 months.  That’s a huge dig into my MRR, food, and utilities budget.

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Posted by AmanaMedic on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:54 PM

 Goooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooood Evening, bucket of 7-Up please 'n thank-you...

SAWYER: I am really liking THAT paint scheme you've cooked upThumbs Up Thumbs Up

ROBBIE P: As always, swwwwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet job on them boxcars! It's probably best you didn't mention your weathering business to Mr. Assessor...he might think you're running a business out of your home...the Good Lord only knows what THAT would do to your assessment/taxation.Disapprove

 

We had a GREAT night at the fire station last night (Monday) as our BRAND NEW "jaws" arrived!!Big Smile We got a full set of hydraulic rescue tools (spreader, cutter, ram, power unit) from TnT. The state-of-the-art set replaces our 1972 vintage HURST (yes muscle car dudes...THAT "HURST") rescue tools (the original "JAWS of Life"). Unfortunately, we weren't able to cut anything up...but THAT training session will be coming sooner than later. We practiced with a similar set last summer...a full hands-on "try-'em, you'll like-em" demo by our sales rep. Much celebration ensued with the new tools in-service and placed on the truck.

http://www.tntrescue.com/pages/products/S-100-28.html

http://www.tntrescue.com/pages/products/SLC-28.html

http://www.tntrescue.com/pages/products/TLS-50.html

Yeah...I'm kinda proud of what we got!

Best wishes to all in need, and a good night to all...

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Posted by TMarsh on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 10:48 PM

Two words.... Nummy Num.

Guys, I'm tellin' you, if'n you got about 10 bucks extra, buy some of Ryan's Finger Lickin' Rub. Tastey, tastey, Tay-a-sty. No it doesn't cost ten bucks, but to get it to you it adds up to about that and he doesn't hide the Postage cost so I can tell you he isn't making a killing off of the handling. Very, very reasonable pretty cheap on his part. I highly recommend this poduct and not just because it's Ryan. After cooking on my steak, Brenda took a bite and said it was pretty good and wasn't as spicy as her finger full of raw spice ( which during the prep stage I did give it a try to get an idea of how much to use and I didn't think was bad at all), I said.....duh. To myself of course. WhistlingMischiefSmile,Wink, & Grin

Prayers for those in need.

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Posted by TMarsh on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 8:58 PM

Howdy, Mom's doing well so far. They now say she has a small fracture in her hip. I had to leave before the bone doctor arrived to say what they are going to do.

Other than that, I'm pretty excited about now. Just stopped in while the grill is heating, gonna try Ryan's Finger Lickin'Rub finally on a couple of Ribeye's. Brenda has opted out as she likes very little if any spice. But I Haven't tried it so I'm goin in cold  Big Smile.

Rob- Apparently the appraiser hasn't seen your work! Which you once again have shown as GREAT!.

Ray- No it doesn't seem fair with all the less than, how shall I say.... Respectable, people out there, but alas we are left to wonder why. My prayers go out to his family and friends. And teachers as well.

Great news! I made it to Castle Trains and picked up a WS Random Stone tunnel portal, a package of 6"X 6" scale and 6"X8" scale strip styrene. I believe I'll use the 6X8 for the curbing. That was a decision made in the FLHS based on viewing the stuff first hand. ANOTHER advantage to touch and feel as aposed to internet hobby shop. I feel pretty lucky.

Grill oughta be ready so TTFN Dinner

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 6:41 PM

galaxy

LSWrr
I just picked up a new app for the IPhone or Droid from RedLaser; it’s a bar code scanner.  If you scan a locomotive or MRR item’s bar code (or anything with a bar code) it will search the internet and give you the top 100 lowest prices for the item from retailers and online shopping sources.  It will also let you email a shopping list, so if you want to drop a Wish list to someone you could walk through your Local Hobby Store (LHS) or Home Depot scan everything you want and email it to all your friends!

Sounds swell! Wonder if it works well. AS I said in another thread, I do believe that such things may be the wave of the future. May make stores and maufacturers more competetive. Then again...may put a lot out of business, adding to the downturn in the economy OR causing more big business "superstores" that can undercut smaller outlets until we have no choice but to pay whatever the bigger one wants for an item after tehy mark it up for their margins.

Now that will come in handy at more than just the LHS!! I'd want to use that when it comes to finding another car for audrey---yes, she's getting her drivers license! Ohno ohno! Big Smile We're looking at a Yaris for her--this should be interestin'

Any argument carried far enough will end up in Semantics--Hartz's law of rhetoric Emerald. Leemer and Southern The route of the Sceptre Express Barry

I just started my blog site...more stuff to come...

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Posted by galaxy on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 6:35 PM

Hi guys!

Pulmonologist was just a 6 mo. check up. Yes, I can still breathe, he contined  my inhalers, CPAP machine and O2 at night scripts. See him agian in 6 mos for a PFT {Pulomary Function Test} and repeat review of my "situation".

Robby P.-been meaning to tell you that the half of the garage that is finished looks great and probably added a few $$ to your house's bottom line, if the other side matches it soon. It is amazing that with just $2K {on some TV shows on some cable channels such as HGTV} one can increase the value of a house by $10-15-20K easily, often with just new paint and a few well chosen update items. So good job! Thumbs Up You ARE making the wife do all the work while you work on your layout right??  Big Smile ANd those RRcars look G-R-E-A-T! Thumbs Up

RAY- While I am smack dab in what is considered "middle aged", I am amazed at the number of my classmates who have predeceased me, including one of a heart attack in 11th grade on his way walking to school.

LSWrr
I just picked up a new app for the IPhone or Droid from RedLaser; it’s a bar code scanner.  If you scan a locomotive or MRR item’s bar code (or anything with a bar code) it will search the internet and give you the top 100 lowest prices for the item from retailers and online shopping sources.  It will also let you email a shopping list, so if you want to drop a Wish list to someone you could walk through your Local Hobby Store (LHS) or Home Depot scan everything you want and email it to all your friends!

Sounds swell! Wonder if it works well. AS I said in another thread, I do believe that such things may be the wave of the future. May make stores and maufacturers more competetive. Then again...may put a lot out of business, adding to the downturn in the economy OR causing more big business "superstores" that can undercut smaller outlets until we have no choice but to pay whatever the bigger one wants for an item after tehy mark it up for their margins.

Well, have a great day!

 

-G .

Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.

 HO and N Scale.

After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.

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Posted by howmus on Tuesday, June 22, 2010 3:39 PM

Afternoon folks!

Chloe I need a RBF to cheer me up.....

Got back from Scout camp a couple hours ago.  Ran out of battery just about the time it decided to rain.  Got a bunch more done though.  I have another battery and charger on order.  Then I should be able to do a whole campsite in one sitting.  Rain stopped so I continued the w*rk on the trailer.  Now its raining again.  So I come in the house and sit down to read the Finger Lakes Crimes Times.  Peruse the front page, then turn the page and glance at the obituaries.....  My eye hit one with a photo right away.

A young man who was one of my favorite students in the middle school not that long ago has died (evidently cancer).......  This was a kid who always had a grin on his face, pleasant personality, and never had a bad word for anyone.  He was also one of my chorus students and stayed in chorus all through high school.  After he graduated he became an insurance salesman and moved to Washington State.   They also said he was a composer of many different styles of music and was still singing........  He was 26....  Just doesn't seem fair does it.

I think I'll go hide in the train room for a while. Sigh

73

Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO

We'll get there sooner or later! 

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