Coffee in a SULTRY SOUTHERN mug, please.
Hope everyone is having a good day.
Cheers! Rob
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Good Afternoon,
Supper time! Well, not yet, but in a couple of hours. It´s been an uneventful day, just went shopping with Petra, with only a few things to buy, as the month is coming to an end, in term of money...
Flo, I´ll have a Salad Nicoise, buttered toast and a RBF, please.
Lee - given the circumstances, my mom is doing. We were lucky to enlist all the household help she needs, as she is very weak and there is only little prospect of improving. Although it would be much better for my parents to move into a place where they can get the support they need, it will remain a delicate subject to discuss with them. It is a bit of an "you cannot shift an old tree without it dying"-thing.
Robby - again, I am awed by your work! The CIRR box car has that certain used, but not so abused look, which I really like! Good job on the garage door - without weathering
Petra is watching South Africa playing France - it seems, as if France will be sent home and that´s a good one!
CUL!
LUNCH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I finally finished up the two boxcars. Now I hope they sell!!! Later today I hope to work on the layout. Add some grass, and maybe repaint the roads.
Todd.......I told the appraiser I think the old look, looks good. He just looked at me .
Lee.......Its been a job, believe me. We still got some work to do to it. I can't wait for Saturday .
Here's a couple of pictures of the boxcars. The blue one has a mistake by Athearn.....Believe that???? The step is glued to the cut-lever, and not the car. Its not broke, but just a error. I called to get a new car, but its discontinued. Just my luck!!
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Mornin' everyone!
Zoe a breakfast bagel to go and my dark roast in my FGLK mug also to go......
"Hi Ho, Hi Ho, It's Off to W*rk, (ah) Camp I go!"
Catch up to ytou all this afternnon!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
TMarshGood morning all. Happy second day of summer. A largely overlooked potential holiday if you ask me.
And someone will come up with a card for that---
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Good morning ppls!!
We are under the dull skies this morning but it'll clear up today and be a high of 24C
I had my biweekly vampire visit this morning so I'm not having anymore for another couple of weeks--may actually get some MRR time in this day
Chloe,, I'll have a coffee and an english muffin please--I'm over at the window booth 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/
Good morning all. Happy second day of summer. A largely overlooked potential holiday if you ask me.
Gonna unload the groceries at the restaurant here in a couple hours, then, head to town to see Mom, and, I need some scale 6"X6" strip styrene for the curbing on the boulevard. Hopefully, since I will be in that neck of the woods, I can get some and proceed with that part of the progress as time allows. Then to do the bookwork for the Church this afternoon sometime because the events of yesterday didn't include THAT. No w**k tonight so I hope to get things done, like clean out a downspout, trim a bush or two, pick some Black Raspberries before the birds get them all. You know, odds and ends.
Well, looks like I better shut down as by the thunder I hear and the darkening of the clouds and a quick check of the radar, looks like a reapeat of the storm in the middle of the night is popping up right over us. So....., best shut down the computer.
Have a GReat Day!!!!
Todd
Central Illinoyz
In order to keep my position as Master and Supreme Ruler of the House, I don't argue with my wife.
I'm a small town boy. A product of two people from even smaller towns. I don’t talk on topic….. I just talk.
Good Morning All,
Just a regular to go please Zoe. I know it's been a while but it's been nuts with the race schedule. Back from Ontario for a day and then off to Mid Ohio for the weekend. Mosport went well the border crossings were ok and we just need to turn cars for the trip tomorrow. I keep dropping in to lurk abnd tryto catch up posts. CUL, J.R.
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Good morning all,Ulrich, sounds like a very cool field trip, I’ve seen the pictures and the YouTube videos, but to go there in person must have been exciting. There is a large display in New Jersey, maybe if I make it out that way…. How is your Mom doing?Robby, the garage looks great. My garage door landed crooked and it was caused by a weak spring. I didn’t know that until the spring broke and had it replaced. Anyway something to think about since those windows is really expensive. When you get done painting your garage doors and I’ll invite you over to do mine, LOL.Rob, I noticed a couple new episodes already, I wonder who will be providing the videos this year, I enjoyed the Herron Rail movies from last season.Jeff, very nice, keep the pictures coming.
Morning all,
SOunds like a few people have trouble with "mom". I grew up with a mother having Multiple Sclerosis, who by 1976 was a paraplegic requiring a wheelchair to 1981 becoming a quadraplegic who had to be totally fed, bathed, cathed, etc. SOme years ago she two strokes, one after which she regained her speach, after the second, it took some time to figure out what her slurred words meant. I was the oldest child growing up so from age about 10 all the household duties fell to me as a kid as my father had a good job to take of our needs. He did retire early to take care of mom full time til she died at age 60 in 2003.We had a ranch house which was essential for her to use the BR, bath, LR, kitchen all on one floor while she was alive.
SO I sympathize/empasize with you all. We are now facing such things with MIL, who is 83 and had a stroke some 15 years ago. Fortunately it affected her left side, not the right which was her handed-ness.She is now incontinent, spends most time in bed, and Dr.s have suggested FIL put her in a nursing home, which she says now way and FIL won't subject her to that. WOrse, they live in a multi-level house with no one floor having a bath, bedroom and sitting room all on one floor. There is a "potty chair" on each floor so she can use, and a wheelchair on each floor. SHe needs to travel by wheel chair to the stairlift seat to change floors, tehn by wheelchair again to her self-lift LR chair for the day, before going back for a nap to bed again, and can only limitedly move now.FIL is 82 and not is such great shape either.WE may ahve to move in with them to take care of MIL.
That is one reason we like the trailer and will look to buy only a ranch house...one floor living. If we have a basement big enough for layouts we can enjoy them as long as we can get down there, when we can't we won't need to move off the main floor.
All those who have such problems with parents/in laws....extra prayers will be said when we light the prayer candle, along with prayers for those in need.
WEll I have to see the pulmonologist today. so half my day is gone for that. Depending how i feel later I may finally attack that train room. I have some boxes I can put stuff in to keep out for Xmas easy access, or just pack away.
My mother taught me how to sew and mend things so about 4-5 years ago I went on a quilt making kick. I made three that year- one smaller one for MIL's shoulders, on for my other half and a coverlet for me. I went wild buying up all cotton material for making more quilts,with with the idea of maybe selling them, but my interest is lost. I found I don't really have the room to lay out quilts to sew together as the pieces get larger. I have two dressers in the train room full of material I am hoping to donate to someone/ organization {local} that makes quilts for those in the cancer wards or for Disabled Vets in the hospital. Then I will have the space in the dressers to put the train stuff!
WEll, I have bent your ears enough. I think its supposed to be sticky and cloudy today as a storm's a'coming according to the weather person who knows more than I do about it. I hate sticky days. Breathing is harder.
Have as great a day as you can!
-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.
Evening. Seemed like a long night at w**k, but Brenda said Mom is doing pretty good all things considered. Talked to her today myself and she seemed in good spirits. I think the security of the hospital helps her. No, I don't believe she does this to go to the hospital, but she does feel safer there. She is beginning to budge on a few things and we have been in touch with Senior Services in Springfield and there are many ways they can help. There are also some ALF's that can work with Veterens Affairs (Dad was a WWII Purple Heart Vet) and that could lower the price. We'll see how that pans out.
Adam- I believe the same thing. Maybe not right away but most times it will be made known.
I believe the reason I was retired early was to have the time to take care of Mom. May sound a bit crazy, but with a full time job, I could not do it. I don't get paid near as much, but it's enough to get by and with the part time evening job at the restaurant that just happened to show up at the time I could use it, (see what I mean) and some odds and ends here and there I get the bills paid, can still afford soap,a few treats for Missy AND, have a few bucks occasionally for the MRR. Can't beat that. More than many have.
Robby- I guess the appraiser doesn't know you are like the old weathering guru. Nice clean garages doors just don't look right.
Jeffrey- The van looks 100% better.
Rob- Yup, there have been many times I have seen the similarities in the events you have told us about. I know what you mean. But Mom gave me life, sacrificed a LOT for me when I was growing up, taught me well, and, though I'm far from perfect, I don't think I turned out bad at all. She did a good job. Now it's my turn. It's the very least I can do for her and I‘m glad I can. Though as you well know, sometimes it‘s tuff.
Welp, the pillows calling and I like the way it sounds.
Prayers for those in need.
Evenin' Folks!
Flo just a decaf for me. I'll be in the back resting after a busy day.
Ulrich I would be most honored to spend a day with you touring hamburg (and how could I refuse Petra's cooking.... )! Have no idea when or even if I might ever get over to Europe for a vacation. Possibly in a few years. Once I have my loans completely paid off, I can think about actually taking a trip like that.
I went to Canandaigua to deliver some flyers to my sister and picked up the form to renew my passport. I will need it for a meeting next November in Toronto. Also got the Floor installed in the trailer. I used 2 x 8 x 8 treated lumber for it. Still have to build sides which will be low, and do a few other things. By the end of the week it should be ready to use. Unfortunately, I didn't manage to find time to do any hobby related stuff..... Tomorrow I will be back out at camp for a few hours to do more trimming around tents. If the rain holds off I really should weed the garden as well.
Just got conformation tonight that our NMRA Summer Picnic is all set for the Medina, NY RR Museum in August. I now have to finalize the program for the day and get the notices out to the members.
Hope you all have a good evening!
Heartland Division CB&QUlrich ... Thanks for sharing the visit to the big layout with us. That invitation to Germany sounds like a good one ofr Ray. If Ray fails to take you up on it, I'll wonder about him.
Ulrich ... Thanks for sharing the visit to the big layout with us. That invitation to Germany sounds like a good one ofr Ray. If Ray fails to take you up on it, I'll wonder about him.
Garry - any of you folks is welcome to my "home", should you plan to come to Germany/Hamburg.
Heartland Division CB&QBarry ... Thanks for the photos. (When I saw the houses, I wondered if you worked for Remax.) Will you have all of thoise induistrial buildings on your layout soon?
That last one of Bunge's is kind of likely to be built up by me but I'd really need about another 3' of workable space for that one! lol! I may use some of that for my backdrop though----
Happy first day of summer, everyone!
Jeff ... I like how the paint looks on the van.
Sawyer ... Your idea for a paint scheme sounds good.
Todd .... Sorry to learn about troubles with "Mom".
Barry ... Thanks for the photos. (When I saw the houses, I wondered if you worked for Remax.) Will you have all of thoise induistrial buildings on your layout soon?
Cheers.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
CederstrandJeffrey, steady progress on the van.
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
Coffee refill, please.
***Jeffrey, steady progress on the van. BTW, Trains & Locomotives is fixin' to start on RFDTV.
Rob
LSWrrJeff, I hope you have before pictures because I think the after pictures will be very impressive.
And here's after the first repaint. More black has been added along the sides.
Extra strong Italian roast coffee in a SANTA FE mug, please.
***Barry, NEAT pics!
***Ulrich, that was a humorous review of Miniatur Wunderland. I would still love to see it in person. And any part of the layout that might be lacking would be more than compensated by the live show of that particular ship Commander at work.
***Todd, hang in there friend! It can be mighty tough on all involved. We understand this from personal experience.
***Jerry, nice find and I agree with you, it looks fine.
***Packers, you won't miss that color scheme coming down the tracks.
My wife's second cousin Raymond Parks died. For NASCAR fans (of which I am not), here is the article:
http://sports.espn.go.com/rpm/nascar/cup/columns/story?columnist=hinton_ed&id=5309089
Afternoon All...Its sunny and hot here..posta hit mid 90's every day this week..weather feller on TV says storms tonite..I'll have a large sweet tea with extra ice please..Thank you..we had the first 2 tomatoes off our plants yesterday..sure tasted good..
Robby..that garage door sure looks better..nice work..
I picked up an Atlas SD 35 in a swap for some cars on the N scale yard sale..shell was busted up..made another trade shells for shells and got this shell..planned to repaint but looks to good for me to mess with so I am gonna run it as a "lease unit"...
You all stay cool and have a good one...Jerry
Good afternoon.
Well I'm almost done cutting grass, and its pretty humid today! After that, its a trip to the LHS. Hopefully tomorrow I can get the one boxcar done.
Also here's a picture of the garage my wife and I have been working on. You can see what a difference the one door has!! We hope to have it done Saturday.
Thanks for the warm welcome back everyone.
Todd- sorry to hear about everything, hang in there, i believe everything happens for a reason even though sometimes it isn't apparent what the reasons are.
Adam Thompson Model Railroading is fun!
Ray -despite all critique, Miniatur Wunderland itself is worthwhile going to Germany. I´d be happy to give you my personally guided tour throughout Hamburg - including lots of railroadiana to see! And - a nice dinner, made by Petra (that´s one thing you can never book through a travel agency)
I´d be happy to have you with us!
Todd - seems, as if we are in the same boat there. My parents know, that they will not be able to live in their house for much longer, as my mom can´t cope with the slightest household chore anymore. But any discussion towards moving closer to us and into some senior citizen facility leads first into a nirvana of arguments and second into some harsh words from my parents (which I try to avoid by ending the discussion before that could happen). I guess we just have to grin and bear it, although it hurts sometimes. After all, we do care!
Quite a nice day, actually, for the first day of summer!
See you!
What Zoe? Yes I am moving this morning, just a bit slowly. I think every joint in my body has seized up..... But I am up and moving, so I'll have a short stack of blueberry pancakes with some NYS Maple Syrup of course, and a cup of your finest dark roast blend in a FGLK Mug.
Todd sounds like you had quite a day with your Mom..... Too bad she can't get into an Assisted Living Facility. One of the few that will take Medicaid is in the town of Geneva and is a very nice place. We ended up putting my mom in an ALF after my dad died. She spent 4 years there before falling and breaking her hip. Hopefully you can convince her that living with you would be easier than what is happening now. Anyway, I have some idea what you and Brenda are going through and have you all in my prayers.
Ulrich, sounds like you had a good day! If I ever get to Germany, I will make Miniatur Wunderland a must see place. My #2 son and his partner just returned from a vacation to Paris and then to Berlin for the wedding of a college friend of his. They both loved the sights in both countries.
As usual I way too much to get done today. Going to stop at the County Clerks office in Canandaigua to renew my passport and will drop off some fliers to my sister for her Summer Art Lessons she gives every Summer. I took a quick look at the garden and it is time to do some weeding. I need to get some more w*rk done on the trailer and do some shopping, etc. etc. etc.
Oh! Happy Summer to all of you on the North end of the planit....!
[edit] Just received an email from the R&GV Museum. Headcount for yesterday is officially 318 visitors! (My guesstimate was right on the money.) Very good day! The demos were: Morse Code, Trainman Hand Signals, Coupling/Uncoupling, Handing up Orders. All well received and easy to do.
Catch you all later!
Morning. Just coffee thanks. No time for breakfast, I'll wait till lunch to eat.
Hectic day yesterday. Our children were switched between Lee and I. WAIT! Not that way, I mean I got a phone call from my daughter, but didn't hear from the son. Oh well, he's got kids of his own and I suppose I could have called him. Oh well, as long as he never misses Mothers Day, I'll be alright with that.
G- Here's my gift haul . Oh, I do have a card from my daughter, next time I'm in town I can pick it up.
Adam- Sounds like back? Good to have you.
Hectic day yesterday as I said. Mom called at 3:00 pm, 1 hour before I had to go to work as the only person up front to wait on customers and all others (2) were unavailable due to out of state, to say she has fallen again. Luckily Brenda was home because without me the restaurant could not open. Yes, we picked her up from the stalag at noon Saturday and she was fine all day. Great actually. Went to eat at Ryan's went to the house, drove around and took her home about 5. She wanted to rest in bed and sent us home. Other than going to the bathroom she said she didn't get out of bed until 1pm Sunday because the bed felt so good after the 4 weeks of hospital/nursing home beds, she just wanted to lay there and nap. 2 hours later she's on the floor, can't get up and Brenda is on the way in. Takes her to hospital, and luckily nothing is broken, so they send her home. Again. Brenda brings her to our house and before she can get her in the house, she passes out. Twice. The second time she got scared when her breathing changed to raspy and her lips turned blue and calls the Rescue Squad. By the time they got there mom was awake and chatting just fine. They took her right back to the hospital and this time they kept her. I don't know what to do. She is constantly in and out of the hospital and I don't think should be left alone. Problem is, she DOES NOT want to live with us as a burden (she says, not us) Says that's her worst nightmare is the Mother/ MIL who moves in with her kids and becomes a burden to them. (again her words not mine) She can't afford the assisted living places, she can't afford people to come in, I can't be there all the time even if she were to move in and keep our house from getting repo'd and the lights on, if you know what I mean, (I kinda need to work) and I can't, no way, put her in a Stalag. It's bad enough for therapy.
I'm just plum worn out. Don't eat right, no time, lost about 20-25 pounds in the last 6 months to a year. Tired all the time both mentally and physically (siiiiigh). Sorry guys, every once in a while I just need to vent off some stuff, sorry I was in here at the time, but thanks for listening .
Hey! At least Toddland (of which I'm king) takes me away to a land that is mine all mine. Too bad I don't have much time to spend there. But sometimes when I get a few minutes or things work out for a day or maybe two, after a nap of course, I'm there. Gives me something to look forward too anyways.
Welp, best get a move on, I'm behind schedule already.
Have a Great Day!!!
Good Afternoon Folks,
a belated "Happy Father´s Day" to all fathers among us! In Europe, we celebrate Father´s Day much earlier in the year, usually on Ascension Day. It´s a good excuse for a lot of people to consume huge quantities of beer, so that´s why I prefer to stay off the roads on that day!
I am just back from my visit to Hamburg´s Miniatur Wunderland. I have not been there for a while, so there was lots to see. We spend about 3 hours in there and just had a look at those new parts we had not seen before. The Swiss part is very impressive by its sheer size and masses of little scenes and detail, but lacks a lot realism in my humble view. The rock faces are a little crude and there are just too many tunnels, so the mountains look a little like Swiss cheese to me. I don´t like the transition between the valleys and the high mountains - it looks too steep for my eyes, but maybe I am too critical. I like the Scandinavian part with its winter scenes in Norway and the Swedish port a lot more. Incredible, how big ships are in HO scale. They move slowly and silently around, being R/C controlled, with a young (and beautiful) lady commanding them. The automated control system is not yet working - it still lacks the accuracy to compensate for the little water movement caused be the ships´ props. Funny, though, how unrealistic real water looks like! It is way to clear and clean, but any attempt to color or even tint it, have failed so far.
It was a worthwhile visit, but I also have to say, that it does not meet the level of quality and realism of some of the work shown in MR or in this forum. But maybe I am just too spoiled!
Zoe, make that a baloney and cheese sammich for me, and a Dr. Pepper to wash it down!
A hearty to you, Cheese3, from the other side of the Big Pond!
TTFN