Good Evening,
Well, can't say I'm unhappy the Diner has left Moosonee. No road access meant pumping that hand car for miles and with pushing all those trees off the tracks the beavers left, it was hard work getting there just for a coffee.
Ulrich, good luck with your job prospect in Tanzania. My wife and I had the Hatari Lodge on our short list for our Africa trip next Feb. We did a fair bit of research on it and it looks like a beautiful spot. It isn't very far from Arusha where we spent a night back in 2007. Northern Tanzania has to be amoung the most beautiful areas in the world, well at least those few bits I've seen. Arusha is a small city and is the centre for all the safari companies in Tanzania. I would imagine that you could get all the up-to-date medical treatment in Dar es Salam. I know that you can in Nairobi which is only about an hour plane ride but it is across the border in Kenya. We will be in Kenya next Feb. but not Tanzania.
Garry, you are correct about the fossils in Tanzania. That is where the Leakeys found 'nut cracker man' in Olduvai Gorge. Have a picture of my wife and I on the very spot. Sure was hot down there!
As usual not much new on the RR front but I have finally finished about a dozen WS trees that hopefully will get planted this weekend. As it is Sept. the CPR has lost its running rights on the Mortimer sub and all CP equipment except for 2 diesels switchers has been removed.
It's raining here again but at least it is night and time for bed anyway.
Some leaves have started to turn here. Won't be long before fall sets in.
CN Charlie
Heartland Division CB&Q Howdy ... Looks like a full day at the diner. Morgan ... Thanks for arranging the move. Where is the diner now? A company in Madison, IN moved it you said.
Howdy ... Looks like a full day at the diner.
Morgan ... Thanks for arranging the move. Where is the diner now? A company in Madison, IN moved it you said.
*Ducks*
Although for grins, I suppose we could take the Diner down the 6% for a lark.
You'er from Ken-tuh-kee, you might actually have been to Madison.
Heartland Division CB&Q Ray ... Perhaps you RR museum could host the diner for one of the months.
Ray
Heartland Division CB&Q Galaxy ... New glasses, eh. .... last time I got new glasses, I made a spectacle of myself.
Heartland Division CB&Q Sawyer ... I like the track plan.
-Morgan
Hey guys
I went rooting around in my car's wiring the other day to see why it didn't work. The tank is full of freeon (or w/e they use), but the compressor receives no power. I replaced a relay box (for cooling fan, but the wiring for the compressor also goes through it) since the one one there had heat marks and was clicking. That set me back $60, on top of the $60 from the other day when I got the tank filled. May have been cheaper to have someone else do it....
In train related news, I almost got an athearn RTR SD45 (ex-np with gyralight removed but housing still in place) off the bay but it went crazy. I managed to pick up a second SW10 though . The light overspray of black on that one GP9 didn't work since I thinned the paint too much. Might have to get some clear in the mix to thicken it up some.
Chris, lol at the "find a model railroader to date" thing. with my luck it'd end up like every date I had this year (stood up, twice on my birthday too)
Robby, Nice work as usual. IIRC, some of those boxcars ended up on the BN.
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.
Good Morning Everyone,
Zoe, just coffee for me, but in an IV bag, please. I did not sleep much - I am a bit nervous about that job idea in Tanzania. That area is certainly one of the most beautiful spots in the world, but being on holidays down there is certainly something else than working there. Petra was kind of shocked at first, when the news came in, but is starting to like the idea more and more. We have been considering managing a lodge for quite some time, naturally with a preference in Canada or the US, but Africa is also challenging. Such a job would be a near to ideal combination of Petra´s housekeeping skills and my managerial expertise, though not an easy task. Making guest feel comfortable can put a heavy tax on one´s patience, and without a "service mentality", it won´t work. Petra and I have not yet worked in the hospitality or tourist business, but both of us are confident that we can be successful.
Keep your fingers crossed, folks, that this one works out for us!
Garry - a ski lodge in Colorado would even be nicer than the Hatari Lodge (and a little easier for us, as well) Petra has relation in the US and I also still have a number of friends from my days as an exchange student. Getting a "green card", however, is not easy, though not impossible.
Sawyer - I like that track plan! A big improvement over your first layout.
Will be back a little later!
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good Morning, Ulrich, wow that sounds like some move! The resort businesses in northern Minnesota do a great also and it’s right in the middle of Iron Range country, LOL.Tomorrow I pick up my ore bridge, a Walther’s travel crane kit for the port. One of the guys here at work that doesn’t have a computer asked me to find him a penguin mobile. Last month I found him a bat mobile in 1/87th scale, would have looked cool mixed in with an auto rack, LOL.Ok, I’m going to try and catch up on posts….
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Heartland Division CB&Q Howdy ... Looks like a full day at the diner. JimCG .. Extraction went well. I can still whistle Dixie, too. At least you can whistle--I seem to be just blowing air most of the time! Morgan ... Thanks for arranging the move. Where is the diner now? A company in Madison, IN moved it you said. It's a good thing it is were it is now, at least it did not end up in Borneo or some such Ray ... Perhaps you RR museum could host the diner for one of the months. That would be an excellent idea! Ulrich .... Did you say, Tanzania??? Holy cow! .... Isn't that where all the old fossiles are found?... I suppose, I'd be concerned about medical care with your heart condition.... I did not know you and Petra were considering managing a lodge.... Would you like to consider a ski lodge in Colorado? Holy Cow is right!! Where did this opportunity show up from? Too bad it was not from up this way but still I'd love to see you doing that! Ken ... When I applied static grass, I just sprinkled it on watered down white glue. Worked OK for me. Yep to this idea--works fine here Robby ... Good luck getting ready for the November show. That sounds like fun--- Barry! ... That was a huge burger! What does your cardiologist say about that? My doctor says as long as it is a 'virtual' quadruplex as opposed to a real one I should be just fine--as it is I've got Ezetrol as well as Lipitrol as my anti-cholesterol meds now. Galaxy ... New glasses, eh. .... last time I got new glasses, I made a spectacle of myself. Badda boom tish---- Sawyer ... I like the track plan. That is a good track plan
JimCG .. Extraction went well. I can still whistle Dixie, too.
At least you can whistle--I seem to be just blowing air most of the time!
It's a good thing it is were it is now, at least it did not end up in Borneo or some such
Ray ... Perhaps you RR museum could host the diner for one of the months.
That would be an excellent idea!
Ulrich .... Did you say, Tanzania??? Holy cow! .... Isn't that where all the old fossiles are found?... I suppose, I'd be concerned about medical care with your heart condition.... I did not know you and Petra were considering managing a lodge.... Would you like to consider a ski lodge in Colorado?
Holy Cow is right!! Where did this opportunity show up from? Too bad it was not from up this way but still I'd love to see you doing that!
Ken ... When I applied static grass, I just sprinkled it on watered down white glue. Worked OK for me.
Yep to this idea--works fine here
Robby ... Good luck getting ready for the November show.
That sounds like fun---
Barry! ... That was a huge burger! What does your cardiologist say about that?
My doctor says as long as it is a 'virtual' quadruplex as opposed to a real one I should be just fine--as it is I've got Ezetrol as well as Lipitrol as my anti-cholesterol meds now.
Galaxy ... New glasses, eh. .... last time I got new glasses, I made a spectacle of myself.
Badda boom tish----
Sawyer ... I like the track plan.
That is a good track plan
Good Morning--
I am now working up a sweat just doing a wee bit of gardening this morning before we see any rain falling--which I don't think will happen either--we have not seen much of anything for the past few weeks now. We are having to water our trees before they go off on us because of drought like conditions.
Today I'll be doing some photo work on my layout so I should be aable to show something of progress here--
Chloe, I'll just have a coffee in an IV bag--nah--just make it rawcaffeine in an IV bag--I'll take it with a breakfast bagel at the RC for now thanks
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 Folks!
Just a cup of coffee please!
Fingers are crossed that today is going to be a better day. Spent the evening watching some videos on kit building. Have a good day all!
Steven
Good morning guys!
Well it has finally happened. My other half started with a sore throat last Sat, and a sinus infection last Sun and has had a miserable cold since then. Well, yesterday afternoon we noticed my voice was fading, but I had no sore throat so I thought was just a dry throat. Well somewhere between 4 am when I got up to go and 7 am when I got up for the day, a sore throat set in on me too! I'm not liking the "share part" here now! The problem for me with my severe asthma is that often when I get a cold it can settle into my chest and turn into bronchitis or worse, pneumonia. It was 2 years ago that I was last in the hospital with pneumonia for more than two weeks and then two opportunistic infections, one viral and one bacterial set in on me and I was as the Dr. put it "very very very sick". That's right three "very's" on the "very scale" of illness. I'm NOT a happy camper.
I go see the eye Dr. today for eye drops to address the dry eye issue, and we have to pick up other half's paycheck and get it deposited, pay the car insurance on hte caravan, and then wait for word on the Kia Sedona and why it's steering fluid is leaking-hopefully to be covered under warrantee, then after it is fixed to go pick it up hopefully.
I can't be wihtout a vehicle tomorrow as I have a dentist appt at 2 and my other half gets out at two form work tomorrow, so sharing a vehicle tomorrow won't work well. It's only for a fitting for my new partial plate, so maybe if I need to I can reschedule for next week. SO it won;t do for the Kia to be tied up so long. We even took it in last night at about 4-4:30 to give them some extra time to look it over possibly very early this morning! I want to hear it is COVERED by the WARRANTEE, please! Also having two keys made. No one who sells keys around here has the blanks for the key, and the service tech said the 06 could have the computer chip in the key {the 08 and newer Sedona's definitely do}, which is an extra $40 per key to program!!! But we need a spare key to keep at home and a "mechanics key" I keep int he glove box to give to mechanics by itself. They say never give your mechanic all your keys as some unscrupulous places have key centers that duplicate house keys to later access your house as after all, they know where you live too. I don't expect to have something like that happen, but one never knows this crazy day in age.
Well, I guess I go now. Hopefully this won;t post this as one long runon paragraph smooshed together. for those who need them. HAve agreat day y'all!
TTYA'LLL8R
-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.
Goooood morning. Its going to be another hot one. We have had about four 90+ days in a row!! I hate to say this, but when it is going to get colder!!
I know this is pitiful, but I'm looking forward to the show. Even thou its a couple of months away. The wife and I will get some numbers crunched in the next few weeks and see what we need to do. My plan today???? Well.......Probably clean the basement some. I have another car to do, but probably won't start on it till Sunday or so. I also have a guy that might send me about 3 - 4 cars to weather. So...I might have to clean the work bench again.
Ulrich.....I hope it goes well. Nothing like starting your own business, were you are the boss.
Galaxy.......I hope the car gets fixed, and that you get better. Nothing like a "unexpected" bill.
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Good Mourning Madison IND! Dim light went on, I have been to Madison IND many of times when Dad was racing Hydroplanes. I guess I will need to up my intake of Caffeine.
Speaking of Caffeine, Flo Big Dew with a coffee chaser please.
Raining Cats and Dogs here this mourning, this is the 3rd day in a row for rain. Odd for this time of year. Guess I am not done with cutting the grass just yet.
Static Grass Flyswatter I am going to try a little thicker mix of Elmer's Glue. If that does not due the trick I will try reversing the wires. Till I am done with the floor, it is on the back burner for now.
See you all this afternoon.
Cuda Ken
I hate Rust
Good Morning. Eggs bacon hash browns and coffee please. Thanks.
Friendliest welcome we’ve had in a long time at the new place, Ray waving us in and all. Thanks Ray!
Well, it’s different, but not bad. I don't get the jumbled up "popular Tags" thing on the right margin. Looks kinda funny but.... I noticed some other box pops up when I click the "pase from Word" icon, but I just right click and paste so all that is the same. I do like the whatever that things called that allows me to go back to the General discussion page from the bottom without going back to the top to o it. Small stuff. I didn’t have any problems getting here, just been reeeeal busy trying to get stuff done on Mom’s house, but the usual setbacks are so plentiful I’d swear Mr. Murphy actually lives there. Nothing major just little things that take a while to do.
Good news I see has popped up with the new digs here, Robby has another great car up and has a sweet offer to be able to sell some cars, Sawyer has a great plan, the floor at Kens is coming along and, Ulrich has a great big ole light at the end of his tunnel, yup the one we said would have one.
Ulrich- I’m praying for you that if this will be good for you that it happens. Do they have Model Railroads in Tanzania? I’m thinking the train room kinda like in the thread about that Japanese hotel room, but instead a dedicated train room.
Lee- You actually personally know a person who does not own a computer? Wow. I’ve only heard of them. Unless he’s like, real old. You know, in his fifties.
G- Most mechanics and/or businesses will leave your keys alone and uncopied, however all it takes is once and it isn‘t a bad idea to do just what you‘ve done. Besides, if the mechanic has your house keys, how would you get in the house? BUT as important as all that is the fewer keys on the ring that hangs from the ignition key the better. Believe it or not the weight of a super wad of keys will actually wear out the key lock prematurely. I hate keys almost as much as the phone, but seems SOME people out there cause us to ahve to use locks. On my key ring I have the key to the truck, the car and the door to the house. The rest that I have are carried in the ashtray of the truck.
The rest of the keys not being on my key also save so much room for all that money I have to carry around.
Robby- Nothing pitiful about it. I’d be excited also. It sounds like fun and you could get some face time. Maybe even get a few hook ups for some future stuff.
Welp, best get going once again I’ve got a full day.
Y’all have a Great Day now ya hear?!!!
EDIT: OK, next time I won't double space between paragraphs. Apparently they fixed that.
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.
Mornin' Everyone!
Zoe I'll have the #2 special, over easy on the eggs (nice to be able to get them THAT way again!), bacon, No change THAT to a slice of Kentucky Ham, home fries, and a double order of your fresh baked sourdough toast to go along with my dark roast coffe in a R&GV RR Mug.
Madison, IN, huh? Nice view of the Ohio River. Isn't THAT Kentucky right over there across the way? I'll check on using the R&GV #4 track for next months set out. Hopefully RG&E #1941 should be ready to make the move.
Ulrich, if you take the offer to go to Tanzania, I hope it works out to be a great move. I would definitely check out the medical stuff and insurance before accepting.
Todd? Keys? They still make keys for a car??? I thought all you can get these days are electronic gizmos that open the doors, start the car, flash all the lights, and blow the horn...... Actually I did specify THAT if they wanted to sell me a car, it had to have a plain old fashioned key when I bought the Yaris......... The salesman looked at me as if i was nuts. They did find one in one of the colors I would accept which was pretty much any of them they make.
Oh.... Mornin' Bill!
Nice to see it is busy in here this morning. They must have fixed the air conditioning. Currently 79°F here in the Finger lakes with a high of 88°F later today. Don't think it got down below 70 last night around here. The lawn can wait until the temp cools down over the weekend.
Speaking of weather? Robby, good luck and have fun at the show. Hopefully you will get a whole pile of orders for cars. Still wish you did 1925 era.......
Have a great day, and all you folks along the Atlantic Coast stay safe this week end with Earl moving up the coast.
Later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Morning everybody,
Been a busy morning so far, first on the agenda was breakfast at a local restaurant, then came home and got 3 loads of wash done and 3 more to go. The wife has been ill and in bed since Monday. Slowly starting to feel a little better so hopefully she is getting over this bug.
Robby, I hope you get it worked out and can get a table at the show. I'm planning on attending as usual, so I'll be sure to stop by and say hello.
Everyone have a great day.
Tom
Pittsburgh, PA
Good morning, All. Coffee and a cinnamon roll, please, Chloe.
I have not been in for a while, but I assure you that we have had lots of layout time. We are trying to develop operations. We have a new staging yard started, and the planning for operations at the sawmill.
Hope that you are all doing well.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Good morning. It's 75 and sunny. The high will be 92 and it will be partly cloudy.Today I expect to have the fuel line on the van installed permanently, so it should be mobile by this evening at the latest. The only major thing remaining is replacing the head lights. That as we all know takes money which is in short supply at the moment, so that has to be put off until I have the funds for it. No big deal. That gives me more time to chase down the gremlin in the tail light wiring. Yesterday I had to put off clearing out the Century to get the van insured and registered. I had the license plate from the Century transferred to the van so at least I didn't have to get a new plate. Possibly tomorrow I'll finish clearing out the Century. Once that's done I'll call the scrap yard to come and get it. My mother is eager to have it out of her driveway. It'll be easier to clear if I can get the van down there. Then I can transfer the stuff from one vehicle to the other. Especially the light bar. That's a heavy thing and I don't intend to carry it any further than I have to. It's not just the weight of the bar, there's 10 feet of heavy cable that's attached to it. Hopefully after all this is over with I can get back to the layout.
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Good Afternoon,
a boring day today. Petra came home early from her GULAG, so that was a boost to me. No news from Tanzania, yet. I will have to wait for a few more days.
The medical issue is also one of my concerns. I guess I need a little more medical care than your regular bush doctor can offer. I need to find out.
Not much railroading in Tanzania. The Chinese built a railroad in the 1970´s, IIRC. All I know, that ROVOS Rail runs the "Pride of Africa" train from Cape Town to Daressalam, now and then.
Here is a pic, showing the view from one of the lodge´s patios:
Nice, isn´ t it?
Ray.......I was hoping to have a mix of cars, in-case people wanted weathered models of other eras. I will have to look and see what I can find. So once I see I might be in touch to see how I need to weather them.
Tom.........I will have two tables. One for selling, and one for demos. A manager of the show said that the will make announcements for when I will have a demo going. I don't know yet what I will show (demo), or what times. The demo table will be up for the whole show for people to try things. I also have to find some old cars for people to work on. I don't have to many of them thou. I will let you know when/where I will be located at.
My nephew told me at noon today that he would be right out to help with the van. Here it is 4 pm and no nephew. Why am I not surprised?
Everyone, thanks for the kudos on the trackplan, I'm liking it to.
In study hall today I went over operations with a copy I had printed out and found two things I'm going to want to fix:
The switch for the storage spur along the main needs to be swapped with the switch to the yard. this will also solve my second problem, which is the yard is a bit too short. I figure 3-4 inches longer will be plenty, though I'm hoping for as much as 6 inches.
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Hey guys.
Urlich, Nice view. Too bad you couldn't get a job here in the States, but to be honest, if I had my way, I'd move down to Texas, Tennessee or even to Sussex or Doncaster in the UK. I've gotten fed up with Illinois and want to move so bad. Bad thing is I've got family up here, and a little pain in the neck called being under age to move out on my own. But sometimes I wouldn't have it any other way.
Jeff, best of luck on getting your van up and running. Too bad your nephew didn't show up to help you with the work.
If you can read this... thank a teacher. If you are reading this in english... thank a veteran
When in doubt. grab a hammer.
If it moves and isn't supposed to, get a hammer
If it doesn't move and is supposed to, get a hammer
If it's broken, get a hammer
If it can't be fixed with a hammer... DUCK TAPE!
Afternoon, Zoe - I'll have a cheeseburger, cheesey fries, and a Dr. Pepper float, please. Thanks!
Yeah, Steven, that DEFINITELY sounds like one of THOSE days... And your boss probably had one of those mornings, if he jumped your case over a laptop power supply. Lemme buy you a libation of your choice, man - you earned it!
Jeff, had to chuckle at the dome light - but hey! If it's a w**king , no sense wasting that, either!
Galaxy, on those 'whole quote' quotes, I just select in the editor everything below the [ quote] and above the part I DO want in there, and cut or hit the delete key. Then I select everything above the [ /quote] and below the last of the part I want, and do likewise. Voila! I get only what I want. Now, next - how to fix that double/triple spacing between paragraphs...Hmmm... Oh, congrats on the new 'eyes'!
Robby, I'd second the comment about maybe you could 'retire' to just doing weathering, and put yourself through college with THAT.
Barry - what was your MRR haul? More cars, figures, buildings? And did your sister hit a good yard sale and score bigtime for you, or how'd you get the loot? Inquiring minds and all that....
I see that Morgan was practicing for Comedy Club last night...
Todd - Lee- You actually personally know a person who does not own a computer? Wow. I’ve only heard of them. Unless he’s like, real old. You know, in his fifties. ...Chuckle... tee hee...
Hey! Sue stopped by - YAY! So in case she goes by again, I'm wanting to see some pics from the layout, which always was looking pretty good as I recall. How'd the sawmill area turn out?
Ulrich, the prospective hotel offer sounds good, and that patio would be nice for breakfast coffee, I'd say. Now, how close are the likeliest 'big cats' around there?
TSF - I finally figured out what was at the bottom of your posts - a 'weathered' International logo! (Duh!... such a dummy I can be at times...)
FYI, I noticed after looking through the Walthers Sept. flyer today, that they have what looks suspiciously like one of the W-S vehicles, except - it's labelled as from Koch! Huh? So I go to the Walthers site, figuring it's a misprint and they got the wrong pic to go with the stock number. Nope - a search for that stock number shows the same image of a W-S looking vehicle(!). I then did an advanced search under 'Vehicles' with Koch for the manufacturer, got several familiar-looking vehicles.
So I'm wondering if Woodland Scenics has licensed sold their slower-selling HO scale vehicles to Koch? 'Cause I noted that in the same flyer, there were N scale W-S vehicles, so they didn't just sell the vehicles part of their biz to Koch. Curious...
On my problem with the P2K itsy-bitsy grabirons, I've about decided to ask our club guru Kevin what he would charge just to glue on the grabirons on my P2K boxcars for me (and leave the rest of the assembly to me to finish). It's that, or get the right size wire and start making my own (more durable) ones. I'll have to take a look at my P2K gondolas and see how the grabirons are on them.
About time for me to head home. May be able to swing by later this evening to catch what else is happenin' in the Diner. If I don't, prayers will still continue for those of us in need of healing and comfort (and prospective jobs).
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Sweet View Ulrich, sure hope the lodge has the internet. Will you have to fly down for a interview, or will they hire with out one?
Flo, order of Liver and Onions, Onion Rings and a salad with ranch please. OH, a Pitcher of Milwaukee's Best Light and a Chilled Monon mug.
Floor Wars Got some of the hard stuff done today, one last difficult cut to make Friday. Did uncover some structural problems in the garage / kitchen wall. Around 10 years ago I had what I thought was flying ants, saw a swarm of them on the garage to kitchen wall. Sprayed them with bug killer and thought that was that. Next year had another swarm, did the same thing. Then I got talking with the guys at work and found out there was no such thing as Flying Ant's!
Yep, I had Termites! Had them sprayed for, but they came back again the following spring. Went cheap and there was no guarantee on them not returning. (Termanext wanted $4000.00 had it done for $800.00) Then I made a Mopar Car Buddy named Steve that is a building inspector and was also a Incensed Exterminator. He nailed the little suckers Good, have not seen one for 6 years now. Wife complained for months! about the smell.
Today when I was doing the Luna from the kitchen to the garage I found where they have done damage. If it was over head, I would call it a header, but is on the bottom of the wall where it meets the foundation. Looks like there will be 4 to 6 foot section that will need to be replaced. I had notice the refrigerator look like it was leaning a little.
Well I will fry that fish after I find out what is going to happen with me getting to keep the house or not. The walls are not cracking and they are plaster, so that is a good sign.
Train Front I would have got more done today, but been running the trains to much. Work on the floor for 10 minutes, run the trains and on and on I went.
Did do a mock up of the passenger station, and think it is going to work out well.
Jeffery, I know you have a full plate as far as the layout and Van is concern. You must of missed the posting where I asked you for the name of the Anti Virus soft ware you are running. Could you pleas tell me, and a link would be great!
Time to run the Trains.
By the way if you folks just skipped through babbling with really reading.
There no such thing as Flying Ants!
Evenin' folks!
Flo, I'll have the beef BBQ special with a side of cole slaw, and a tall glass of lemonade if you please.
cudaken There no such thing as Flying Ants! Cuda Ken
Gee Ken.... I hate to be the one to tell you this, but yes there are flying ants.... It's how they propagate the species just like termites..... You can read all about them here.
I've been busier than a cat covering poop on a marble floor today (heard THAT somewhere...). I finally got everything filled out and ready to mail in for my passport renewal. Got in the car, drove down to the post office and realized I didn't put in my hearing aids, and not wanting to interpret what the clerk said as brkjsb jdskb; ksmnc ljdhjsk, I drove back home and put them in my ears and drove back down. I know most of the clerks at out post office as I used to be in there all the time when I had the business and I taught some of their kids music at the Middle School over the years so it was fitting that they were both very helpful and had a good time picking on me.... One of then put everything together in the proper way after another made sure I had all the I's dotted and the T's crossed. Got everything in the envelope and sent it on its way to Philadelphia for approval. Should have it in about 3 weeks. I need it to go up to Toronto for the Toronto Train Show in late November. Any of you planning on being there???
I have also been trying to get the house cleaned up... Haven't cleaned anything really in a couple months. I don't know why but there is a lot of dust dinosaurs ( way bigger than bunnies ) I figure now is a good time to get to it as my son from Chicago arrives tomorrow. he is flying in for his Uncles Memorial service on Saturday.
Last couple of days here have been brutally hot again. This weekend is supposed to be on the cool side. i am looking forward to it.
Would love to actually find some time to play with the trains........
Ulrich ... Nice view! .... I don't know how hard it is to get a green card for USA, but I could ask a friend who lives Colorado ski town if he has suggestions.
Jeff ... Glad to hear you are finally about to have use fo the van.
As for Madison, IN.... I recall the PRR once had the steepest grade for conventional railroads (not cog ry) in the USA. I think they had a pair of SD-9's modified for that location. I know ther are some steep highways at various locations along the Ohio Reiver.
Good to see Sue was here. Glad she and Larry are busy with the model railraod. Make sure to say good things about Northern Pacific.
Shelley told me about an expensive government research project. The conclusion was that people who have the most birthdays live longer. That being the case, I have mine tomorrow, 9/3/10.
Happy Model Railroading.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Hey Garry!
Seems you have the same birthday as my Father in Law did.... Cool. He lived to be 95 so maybe the day is good luck....
A very early to you sir.. What's THAT? oh you'll be 29 again.... Yeah right!
Hello
Jim: Well, the haul included a bunch of boxcars and hoppers, a grainbin, a whole wack of cars and a schoolbus as well as a couple more building kits---heeheehee
As for the getting shots --- my camera done run out of battery juice!!
Oh well, back to buying batteries ---again
Tomorrow I'll be doing the on-call dance again, so don't be surprised at my odd times of visiting---
Chloe, I'll be having a large cheeseburger and a coke please--I'll be at the back window booth chcking out the scenery -----
that's just what the government geneticists want us to think.
On a serious note, yes there are flying ants, just check the link ray posted
Jeffery, I know you have a full plate as far as the layout and Van is concern. You must of missed the posting where I asked you for the name of the Anti Virus soft ware you are running. Could you pleas tell me, and a link would be great! Check your conversations. That's where PM's go now. I sent you one yesterday.
Went to start the van today and it wouldn't start. It's never failed to start before. An investigation revealed that the coil is cracked and leaking. Pretty obvious the coil is shot. Went to town and got a new one. I'll see tomorrow if that's the entire problem.