Oh G- Forgot to tell you, your train nut friends wife is in our prayers.
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.
galaxy Jeffrewy W. Your nephew could be a godsend? if he helps you out more? as he is rihgt next door? I thought your sister was gonna move in next door? What happened to that? Is that enough questions? should i ask more?
Jeffrewy W. Your nephew could be a godsend? if he helps you out more? as he is rihgt next door? I thought your sister was gonna move in next door? What happened to that? Is that enough questions? should i ask more?
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Good morning All!Not much to report from the land of Buckeyes on this 45 degree morning..Yesterday was wasted waiting on the UPS man..I had to stay in the front room because I can't hear anybody knocking on the front door unless they knock loud.Sadly most folk today has a weak tap tap they call a knock which can't be heard in my hobby den..I shall have a cup and look over the forum.Have a good'un!
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
Mornin'..... Ah.... Afternoon everyone!
Zoe I need a raisin Bran Muffin to tide me over to .... whatever the next meal is now, and my morning cup of dark roast coffee. I'll go sit at the rivet counter for a while.
I was just about ready to pop in here a couple hours ago, when all the lights went out for about 2 seconds here. I checked the computer and found the internet down as well as the phone not working. Somebody must have hit something down the line. Internet and phone (both Roadrunner) just came back on line.
Brakie? What was THAT you said? Oh, you can't hear what? I can be sitting right next to the phone without my hearing aids, and 9 times out of 10 I won't figure out THAT it is the phone ringing. Completely forget hearing the doorbell even with my hearing aids. Zoe, fill Brakie's cup for him, will ya.
Today is "Packing Day" for the Train Show tomorrow in Batavia. I hope I have everything I will need for it. Some goodies came in via UPS yesterday I will be using for the project I will be w*rking on. Actually most of the time I hope to be chatting with people about the NMRA.
Best get moving I guess...
Later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Howdy All....Its cloudy and lite rain here and colder..Our Indian summer must be over...Just a diet Coke for me please..Thank you..I am saving myself.Our son is taking Sallie and I to Ryan's in Effingham for supper tonite and I want to be able to so it up right!...Havn't been out for a meal for a couple of years so we are realy looking forward to it...You all have a good one...Jerry
Good Evening Folks,
There are some good news:
I got the job!
Bad news is, that I won´t be able to start before March/April next year, as financing (public funding) has to be safeguarded before we can enter into a contractual employment. In the meantime, I will help them on a consultancy basis, which will earn me a little extra cash.
Big relief! Big step forward on the path to a normal life!
Zoe, whatever the folks in here are having, put it on my tab - no limit!
Now I can go forward with turning my layout plans into reality - oh joy, oh rapture!
Jeff - poor soul, what are they doing to you. There is a slight chance you may be able to command your nephew to do some "yard work". Just keep smiling.
TTFN!
Hello everybody.
PC .. It's been a long time since we heard from you. Can you update us on your family? I recall your wife and son going through some ordeals with surgery.
Duke .... Wake up! Any layout progress or is "retirement" too much for you?
Krump .. What's up with you in BC.
Jim CG ... Are you busy?
Galaxy ... Prayers for "Mrs. Train Nut".
Jeff ... Prayers for your family situation. Hopefully, your nephew will be better off with this arrangement.
Larry ... If it was a long wait for UPS, I hope he brought lots of stuff for the layout.
Robby ... I hope you are doing well at the show.
Lee ... Sounds like you are ready for country scenery. I supsect, your cornfield is by Busch because that's the only brand I know for that. I have a cornfield with their product and I'm happy with it. I included a scarecrow with crows all around him proving he's not doing his job. (Corny, I know.)
Ken (and others assisting with track plan ideas) ... For my plan I drew the minium radius curves in all teh corners first, Then I sketched in connecting straight lines (I included easement curves, too.) .. That was my basic lan. Then I added tracks for terminals, industries, and so on. Upon building the layout, I made changes to the orignal plan. I build one section at a time from bech work through scenery. When a section is "done" I start the next section. .... Are you building single level or two level?
Todd ... Good to hear you are progressing with teh layout. I still remember visiting Castle Trains in Springfield. Good LHS as I remember.
Der John ... Ah ha! .. A chicken feed bin. Either it's very tiny or you have a huge thumb!
Ray ... Uh oh! .... I saw that!.... Who else noticed something in his picture when he was talking about "Bare ountain"? ... Did you guys see what I saw ..... Sssssshhhhhh ...It's a secret. Don't tell!... There was a diesel locomotive in the photo ..
Barry .... Hope all goes well with the cliant.
Jerry ... Have a good one
Ulrich ... Guten Tag. CONGRATS ABOUT THE JOB!
Morgan ... Are you having fun with the aluminum passenger car?
Happy Model Railroading
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Jim: Trth be told, I haven't gotten to do a whole lot with her yet, one of the end walls keeps falling out (easy fix) but with my garage locked up from me, I canna paint Styrene Aliminum for carnames. (Though I'm considering sticking it in the windowband...)
-Morgan
Evening all
Thanks for all the prayers asked for BUT:
In addition to putting our train-nut friends wife on the prayer add a more important-in-our-lives-person to the list- THE MIL. SHe is 83 and hasn't been out of bed for 3 days now. If she doesn't get up by Monday, we are going to STRONGLY urge FIL to call her Dr. who said in her case he would make house calls for her as she had a stroke 15 yrs ago and is in bad shape as it is. She rarely gets out of the house now as she can't cope with it very well and has "private issues" she doesn't want to deal with out in public.Other half just went to do some shopping for them as FIL doesn't want to leave MIL alone while he does. SO Please add the MIL to the prayer list...
Sir Madog I got the job! Bad news is, that I won´t be able to start before March/April next year, as financing (public funding) has to be safeguarded before we can enter into a contractual employment. In the meantime, I will help them on a consultancy basis, which will earn me a little extra cash. Big relief! Big step forward on the path to a normal life! Zoe, whatever the folks in here are having, put it on my tab - no limit! Now I can go forward with turning my layout plans into reality - oh joy, oh rapture!
CONGRATS! Now I can really have that T-bone steak and lobster for dinner with a specialty dessert. TO bad it's not official until next march, but a step in the right direction, I just hope the public funding is there when they need it for you and the job! ALso, don't get TOO caught up in the rapture of MRRing...you may loose control of yourself and spend into a hole!
Jeffrey- well, good or bad at least you know who your neighbor is not some other nut case coming along to wreck your paradise. I jsut would like to see you in something newer and better than you're in.
I certainly hope ROBBY P. is having a good time and lots of success at teh train show!
well best get on with the day for now
TTYALLL8R
-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.
Afternoon everyone!
Zoe, just a cup of hot cocoa for me.
Ulrich!!! Congratulations! I am am very, very happy for you! Hope this works out well and for the long term.
Heartland Division CB&Q Ray ... Uh oh! .... I saw that!.... Who else noticed something in his picture when he was talking about "Bare ountain"? ... Did you guys see what I saw ..... Sssssshhhhhh ...It's a secret. Don't tell!... There was a diesel locomotive in the photo ..
Uh.... Garry, THAT isn't my layout..... Nope still no diseasals on the SLOW. Not for another 30 years or so! The photo is one of MMR, Ned Spiller's beautiful layout.
Getting close to having everything packed for tomorrow. I'll be glad when it is over, even though I do enjoy the Modelers Corners.
Catch you all later!
Hey guys-Flo-I'll take a diet pop, thank you.
Been a few days since I poked my head in here. My parents were up from Florida, and we had a nice little vacation. They really enjoyed the Puget Sound, and I think I might have convinced them to move. Here's to hoping. Not to much going in the train world for me. I preordered a WM Dash-9. It shipped. Kind of excited to get it on the club layout. I did FINALLY get the paint the way I want it on my painting project. I left the masking tape to sit over night, and that resulted in some overspray. Lesson learned there. A little brush work cleaned it up rather nicely. Now it's time for some decal work.
Kyle
PUGET SOUND LINES
"Service, Pride and Efficiency"
Ray .... Oh, I get it. I should have read more carefully. .... Also, I think your SLOW should consider adding a line to the Poconos Mountains. Then you can rename it to "Slow & Pokey".
Hello Kyle,,,, Gald the parents could travel to Puget Sound.
Galaxy ... Sure, we'll inclde your MIL on teh prayer list.
We'll have to celebrate Ulrich's good news.
Should the diner organize a good old fashioned German festival?
At least, we can have a Beir Garten.
What should we serve?
When should we schedule it?
Ulrich: Good to hear about the job! Good luck.
You have a good memory there Gerry,!
Well. since it all started nearly3 years ago, wwe've had a grand total of 11 surgeries between the wife and son. My wife is done for now (hopefully forever), and my son has 3 more until he's done. His next one is this coming tuesday. Prayers for that would be most awesome.
My daughter graduated collage and decided it was time to move out on her own, so she has a place about 45 minutes away. Nice little apartment overlooking a big lake. She graduated top of her class and was scooped up right away and makes more money, working less hours, then I do now!
My family and I have changed churches and are now plugged in at Crosspoints Biker Church. It's an interesting place filled with folks who might not "fit in" at more mainstream churches (hate to say it, but it's true), but you won't find people who are more grounded or love Jesus more anywhere. You can check them out here: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/profile.php?id=100000566562601 We're working on a web page now, so maybe soon.......
Oh, I almost forgot...... the wife's been getting some new tats! Wanna see? This one still needs a little touchup and some depth added to the blue areas, but it's mostly done: http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/WinndysTattoo.jpg The shine is some lotion to keep it from drying out. The other tat is just outlines for now until we can afford to have the color done. It'll be a sunset scene behind the Cross when done: http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/Tat2.jpg And then there's the piercings: http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/Industrial.jpg http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j319/pcarrell/Dimples.jpg
Yeah, I married a wild child!
So whats up with you? I see the MRR still looks awesome! Hows the rest of life treating ya?
Ulrich, CONGRATS!
Well, had the volunteer training. nothing too major, although I did find out that the NS in town serves a clay company where I thought it was a cement plant. oh well.
Today my dad and I also built the benchwork for the new layout (Well, he built, I helped). Took WAYYYYYY longer than I expected though. fortunately I have tomorrow to do my HW, and also tonight
Sawyer Berry
Clemson University c/o 2018
Building a protolanced industrial park layout
Evening AZ
Flo, I take a and I will pay for Ulrich dinner as well.
Today has been a total pain in the caboose, best thing that has happen today to me is Ulrich got the job! Day started out with fighting with the wife a little. She keeps repeating her self on the same subject and it drives me and my daughter nuts! She say's she repeats her self because I don't listen. I don't listen any longer, because she repeats her self over and over and over! What do you think, Dr Phil or the Jerry Springer show?
Still having problems with Charter, there a shock! Internet net speed is still way lower than it should be, far from the 16 gig's I am paying for. Took in my old modem and exchanged it for a new one. But there was no soft ware, hum. I was told i did not need any? OK, but last tech that was at my house told me to make sure I got the drivers if they changed the type of modem? What is a guy to do?
Took the new modem home and installed it, did not work! Took it back, and asked for my old modem, BUT NO, could not do that? So she gave me the same type and sat a appointment for Sunday for the better Modem to be installed. Get the new version of the older modem installed, would not work? Finally had to break down and call CHARTER wand wade through the Automated BS to get to a live person.
I am wiped out and will answer the postings that where for me Sunday assuming I have internet?
Quick updated track plan.
Will talk about this coming Sunday.
Ken
I hate Rust
Ken-
Have you looked into an wireless card from your cell service provider? Due to my constant traveling, I have the one from Verizon. I'm happy with it. It's worked everywhere I've been, the speed is good, and it's reasonably priced I think. I've had internet everywhere from the middle of the Mojave, to high up in the Cascades. Anywhere your phone works, your internet will too. Just a suggestion, and a possible way to ditch Charter (which I've never even heard of) for a better solution.
kyle
Good Afternoon, Flo - I'll have a BLT, and can you make me an orange smoothie with some of Ed's OJ (just because it's been toooo long since I had one)? Great - put it in a Rio Grande mug, please. Thank you!
BRAKIEI was mildly surprised that the shop was fairly crowded and noticed many was piling up their purchases on the show cases-just like years ago when a trip to the hobby shop on Saturday morning was a ritual.
Todd, I hear you about Chuck-E-Cheese - when I lived in Poplar Bluff (MO), they had one there (or some place close by), and yeah, the noise level and overpriced thing I would agree with you. (Does that make me a 'Grumpa'? And thank you in helping me not to feel as badly about MY lack of progress (visible or otherwise...)
Kyle, your comments about how sometimes painting w**ks better than decals got me thinking (now, THAT's a dangerous thing...) - anyway, I was thinking that the two thin stripes I want in my (fictionalanced) RR's diesels may be better done with the masking tape route. Hey, I have a full roll and another mostly full one of that fun li'l blue tape, right? Thanks for giving me a kick in the attitudes (mean that)!
Ray (and others who wrote about LHS'es and orders), one thing I learned from my LHS owner in our area was that Walthers (in past year? or so) has upped what dealers have to order at a minimum - I'm thinking he said $150, but not sure if that was retail or Walthers price to the dealer. I've had times where my LHS doesn't have other orders at the time I give him mine, so it sits until he has enough to make his minimum with Walthers. And even when I've tried ordering off Walthers' website, some 'in stock' items are back-ordered on me. Just a few weeks ago, I got a card from Walthers, asking if I wanted to keep the unlettered paired-window heavyweight coach I had ordered six months ago... (I told them yes, I STILL wanted it). I'm sure the fact that a lot of Walther's stuff seems to be coming via the proverbial "slow boat from China" has something to do with some of our/LHS'es ordering problems, too.
KRUMP!! (back) to the Diner! How've/what've you been doing (MRR and otherwise) since last time? Will keep you and your wife in my prayers (especially with one young'un approaching driving age...). Good to hear you dodged major damage in the vehicular accident (was the masseuse good-looking? And did you tell the wife?...)
And, Galaxy, your speaking of THAT DCC question you had was timed about right for me, as I recently bought a Digitrax decoder that is the (possible) recommended one for my Trainline GP9m. This will be my first decoder install, and after removing the shell, I'm wondering where to put the decoder, with that big ol' weight taking up so much of the interior. Anybody every install a decoder in a Trainline GP9m? Hayullp!! May need to do some online searching today, methinks...
...Well, after some looking, found one description that mayyyyy help. Except it says the track feeders are both black wires, so I will need to have the powerpack hooked up (and at least part of the layout wired) to figure which wire is which. THAT project may get moved further down the list.
Ulrich - Congratulations on another interview! Remind yourself of that, next time you get bored at home and start thinking any negative schtuff. Hope to (as I get through the remainding six or so pages of posts) see that you got a job offer before I get all caught up in here.... I LIKE your Cimmaron and Montrose/D&RGW layout design, too (both of them)! ALL RIGHTEE!!! YOU GOT THE JOB! (Sorry, got a bit enthusiastic for you, friend) If consultancies over there are like in the US, you may earn more from that in a week than once you start. Hey, we can hope - more MRR money!
Cdog - WELCOME to the Diner, and fill us in on your layout/plans/era modeled, etc. (Mine is set in the 1950's in the Four Corners area of the USA). And have a beverage of your choice on me!
Galaxy - love your "Cars - can't live with them and can't live without them" quote. (Chuckle,...toooo true!)
I see you can still find the Diner, PC! Good to see you again, and the "red X box" man, too! Good to hear at least part of the family is done with doctoring for (hopefully) a long, long while. Impressive tattoo that your 'wild child' has there (though I think I'll pass on getting one myself) Great to hear about your daughter latching onto a well-paying job (what field's she w**king in?).
And I see Duke woke up from his hibernation... Must've been somebody mentioning Berkshires, I guess.
DerJohn, I'd agree with you about MS's grammar checker (not too wild about some spelling checker's suggestions, either...). Like what you're doing with the corrugated 'metal' structure there - reminded me that I have some more Rix ('Butler'-type) bins to assemble (2 of the 3 I'd bought a while back).
Anyone heard from Keith? Seems like he's been missing longer than me (and that's saying something). A lot of the other Diner MIA's have been showing up, I noticed (not that I have much room to talk)
Garry, I look forward to seeing how your bakery turns out (once it's done and you have pics). I was trying to recall where that part of your layout was (where the parade was coming through) - somewhere to the left of where you come in the MRR room doors, but not sure how far down that way.
As for my MRR progress/stuff, I've been sorta doing smaller projects, here and there, plus trying to de-clutter the apartment. I have about 7 of those 3-ring binders (for webpage and article printouts) for different MRR-related categories (DCC/Wiring/Track, Structures/Signs, Freight & Passenger Cars, Locos, Figures & Vehicles, Scenery & Details, Layout Plans/Benchwork), and last night I re-did and printed the inserts out (needed 2 new category inserts for the binder spines). I also (yesterday) pulled my GP9m out to take a look at how I might fit the decoder in it (still thinking about THAT one) Have played some more with possible ideas for my future/expanded layout design, but not a lot of progress on that. And also (Garry and any 'putt-putt' fans out there...) thinking about the best way to get the fairway 'greens' on the Merten mini-golf course a bit smoother and more even than they were after the first coat.
Thursday afternoon was...a bit of a surprise at w**k. I had an afternoon appointment with one client, and after that, I heard that my co-w**ker had been called to our supervisor's office to meet with her and our clinical director (and THAT is NOT a good sign). Finally, about when I was heading out the door, I saw my co-w**ker leaving too. On the way out, found that he'd been put on admin. leave, pending investigation (he had been close to pneumonia, and was prescribed some inhaler that left him kinda woozy, and apparently there was some complaint about having red-eyes and him swearing (uh, well, yeah he does at times, but not in front of clients). Then it got more interesting that evening - I get called from w**k, and they're wanting me to cover some of the on-call this weekend. (I just covered last Sat. AND Sun., so this was supposed to be my 'off w**k' weekend). Somebody may not have thought about 'How are we going to cover his weekend and evening on-call hours' before deciding to put him on admin. leave. Wonder if admin. would like to take one of his evenings or weekend nights? Okay, soapbox, I'm done for now. Just hope they don't decide to not bring him back, or THAT will play havoc with the on-call schedule, for sure.
So as of 4:30 p.m. my time zone this evening, I am back on-call, like it or not....
I'll be back tomorrow after church and have a glass of wine to celebrate Ulrich's job (can't have it now, obviously).
Adding the new list requests to the list. Add my co-w**ker's situation to your list, please.
Blessings and Prayers,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
(and a bit late for Veterans' Day:) PN3 [AKA paper-pusher] (Feb.-something, 1969 - Sept. 1, 1971 - a bit over two years), USN
Hey guys
Lots of the MIAs showed up all at once, was this a coordinated thing? Still no Flip or BridgeTom though.
Those underdrive pulleys I bought from a guy an hour away haven't showed up yet, and he said he shipped them Tuesday. Either somethings up, or the Post Office lost another package
Ulrich, Congrats on the new job!!
Jeff, Uh-oh. That doesn't sound good.
Robby, Hope things went well at the show
Ken, Alright, will do.the same
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.
Just a quick stop. Its been a loooooong day!!!
Well I sold only two cars for now, but the weathering powders are a big hit. Those are selling pretty good. Also I am getting a lot of compliments.
I did buy a car and maybe some more tomorrow. I guess that can be a early birthday gift.
Here's a picture, but its blurry. Maybe tomorrow I can get a few better ones.
Ulrich............Congrats in the job!!!!!!!
"Rust, whats not to love?"
Hi Packer and fellow MRRers. Bit of a disappointing day. Wife's body rebelled and we didNOT go to Ocala . Missed the mrr show and sales. Looking to add more D&RG cookie cars. I have seven so far. Two white ,five silver with different car numbers.
Cape Jim- What 4-axle diesel would you recommend for D&RG? [or anyone else here]
Ulrich-Great start.
Prayers and blessings for all.
Flip
Hey! What in the Sam Hill is all the ruckus about? I could hear it way down the tracks! OH!! Way to go Ulrich! Fantastic! I too am very happy for you and feel some relief. Sorry it doesn’t stat til March, it could have been an even Merrier Christmas yet. Consultant eh? Well, at least you don’t have to sit and do nothing but watch the pennies fly out the window until you actually start. Ooo! An Orange Smoothie! Sounds good to me too. Jerry- I sure am glad to hear your son took you to dinner. Winters coming on and this just may be coming up on the last chance for a while. We have a Ryan’s in Springfield I go to occasionally. I do like their chicken. The dessert bar, on the other hand, usually look like a pack of monkeys was plaing volleyball in it. Speaking of Boo-fays, sounds like Golden Corral is ponying up on free grub for vets Monday. Just may take them up on the hospitality. Wouldn’t wanna seem ungrateful. DIESEL ON THE S.L.O.W.?????? Say it ain't so! Oh, whew. Saaaaay, wasn’t there a diesel on the S.L.O.W a while back? Maybe I’m thinking of Tom. Yeah, I think It was him. Didn’t he put a diesel on with the articulates? The SLOW is a wee bit older than diesels. YOu never can tell though. Galaxy- You bet I’ll include your MIL. Garry- I know, let’s let Petra pick the menu. She’ll pick some really good stuff. She won’t have to cook, though I think it might be tough to keep her nose out of the kitchen. Philip- Glad to hear all is well. I was beginning to worry about your absence that some things might not be spo good. Good news about the wifes surgeries and you all are in my prayers. They have a “misfits” Church in Springfield too. In fact our previous Minister is the Pastor there. How is the wife's weightloss situation? I recall she was recording her progress but lost the Youtube link and subsequently, the whole thing. Nice “Tats” by the way (I had to read that twice. You had me a bit off kilter there for a second. (chuckle)) I must admit I’m not too keen on piercings, but, to each their own. How’s your RR coming? Had a chance to do anything? I assume you’ve been pretty busy, but I remember right before you disappeared, you requested we keep bugging you for progress. HA! Thought I’d forgot didn’t you? Ken- I’m thinking’ I’m likin’ the plan so far! A LOT! Robby- Nice display. Glad something's selling. Maaaybe some are waiting until the last day. You know see how much money they have left for “like to haves” after the “need to have” purchases are made or…..get ready to haggle. You know the deal. Don’t go too low, you know you have thE bay to fall back on.
Hey! What in the Sam Hill is all the ruckus about? I could hear it way down the tracks! OH!! Way to go Ulrich! Fantastic! I too am very happy for you and feel some relief. Sorry it doesn’t stat til March, it could have been an even Merrier Christmas yet. Consultant eh? Well, at least you don’t have to sit and do nothing but watch the pennies fly out the window until you actually start.
Ooo! An Orange Smoothie! Sounds good to me too.
Jerry- I sure am glad to hear your son took you to dinner. Winters coming on and this just may be coming up on the last chance for a while. We have a Ryan’s in Springfield I go to occasionally. I do like their chicken. The dessert bar, on the other hand, usually look like a pack of monkeys was plaing volleyball in it.
Speaking of Boo-fays, sounds like Golden Corral is ponying up on free grub for vets Monday. Just may take them up on the hospitality. Wouldn’t wanna seem ungrateful.
DIESEL ON THE S.L.O.W.?????? Say it ain't so! Oh, whew. Saaaaay, wasn’t there a diesel on the S.L.O.W a while back? Maybe I’m thinking of Tom. Yeah, I think It was him. Didn’t he put a diesel on with the articulates? The SLOW is a wee bit older than diesels. YOu never can tell though.
Galaxy- You bet I’ll include your MIL.
Garry- I know, let’s let Petra pick the menu. She’ll pick some really good stuff. She won’t have to cook, though I think it might be tough to keep her nose out of the kitchen.
Philip- Glad to hear all is well. I was beginning to worry about your absence that some things might not be spo good. Good news about the wifes surgeries and you all are in my prayers. They have a “misfits” Church in Springfield too. In fact our previous Minister is the Pastor there. How is the wife's weightloss situation? I recall she was recording her progress but lost the Youtube link and subsequently, the whole thing. Nice “Tats” by the way (I had to read that twice. You had me a bit off kilter there for a second. (chuckle)) I must admit I’m not too keen on piercings, but, to each their own. How’s your RR coming? Had a chance to do anything? I assume you’ve been pretty busy, but I remember right before you disappeared, you requested we keep bugging you for progress. HA! Thought I’d forgot didn’t you?
Ken- I’m thinking’ I’m likin’ the plan so far! A LOT!
Robby- Nice display. Glad something's selling. Maaaybe some are waiting until the last day. You know see how much money they have left for “like to haves” after the “need to have” purchases are made or…..get ready to haggle. You know the deal. Don’t go too low, you know you have thE bay to fall back on.
Welp, 20 minutes (EDIT: make that 30) or so into National Treasure two. I kinda liked the first one so I’m gonna watch the second one. Have a the last of the Rollo’s, maybe some popcorn. Might just hit a Milk Dud or six. There’s an idea. Haven’t had popcorn in a while. I should go to the train room, but I told myself, not until the house is done. I’m such an idiot for telling me that. Should have kept my mind shut.
TRAIN UPDATE! The porta pottie has arrived.
MRR UPDATE! lost the bidding on the train. Oh well, didn't need it anyway.\
Now, I want a caboose.
Robby: Glad to hear it's going well. I'm gonna guess the cars I maied didn't get there though. !!!!!! I was told they would be, curses
Yeah, the wife has lost a bit over a hundred pounds. She says she wants to do about 50 more, then she's done. The dimple piercings are the most exteme, but she is thinking of taking those out, so, we'll see. My RR has sat and gathered dust. I'm considering dismantling and beginning again on a smaller, more manageable size. I have tons of stuff, so I wouldn't have to get much.
Good evening one and all:
Ulrich:
I got the job! Bad news is, that I won´t be able to start before March/April next year, as financing (public funding) has to be safeguarded before we can enter into a contractual employment. In the meantime, I will help them on a consultancy basis, which will earn me a little extra cash. Big relief! Big step forward on the path to a normal life!
John - this water tank is just great! How can you handle such small parts?
Ken:
(By Morgan) Also, the bottom curve around the Airconditioner, there's an S curve in there, it heads to the wall a bit, then makes a second turn. it's best I think to put a straight section. The pros reccomend the length of your longest unit, but all you need is proper space for the truck to straighten out, so a 6" straight there will do you wonders I think.
Finally had to break down and call CHARTER wand wade through the Automated BS to get to a live person
Larry:
Sadly most folk today has a weak tap tap they call a knock which can't be heard in my hobby den..
Garry:
CapeJim:
Anybody every install a decoder in a Trainline GP9m? Hayullp!! May need to do some online searching today, methinks...
Train show was pretty much a bust as far as vendors, or new layouts – only a nice modular On30 layout in addition to the 4 mained Z one. However, I did pick up 4 NJ International single target signals for $5 each – which I fancy is below list. I can’t find them on their web page – too old I guess. I’ll put up a photo when I’ve got the first one working. I know just where it’s going.
Goodnight all , and God Bless. Prayers for all in need of Healing (including G’s MIL and PC’s son’s surgery on Tuesday),, Comfort, Prosperity and Peace.
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
Good evening.
PC .. Thanks for the family update. Wow! That's a lot of surgeries. Prayers for your son on Tuesday. You asked about me (Garry not Gerry), and today I'm fine thankfully. We have family members we visit and attend events like weddings in AL, AZ, MI, NC, OH, and TN. They come here, too. Thanksgiving will be here. Went through Indy a few months ago traveling from Grand Rapids to here. Will be in AZ early December and maybe Mi late in December I hope you find model railroading time. I think layout construction is better if done in small sections one at a time.
Flip .. Good to see you. I'm not sure what you meant about your wife, but sounds like prayes are needed.
Der John ... That was a funny reponse. You "nailed it."
Jim CG ... The parade was in "Blackhawk" a fictional town on my layout. It is near the far end of the train room behind the steel mill. .. The bakery is one of several buildings for my large city, and it will be the first one installed.
Ray ... Whew!. A relief! No diesels on the SLOW.
Sawyer ... Good to hear you had a "helper" for making the benchwork. I think your "hekper" has many reasons to be proud of his son.
Robby ... Nice display you had at the show.
Todd ... Actually, good food can be found in those all you can eat buffet places you mentioned. I have noted a certain high percent of customers must eat there regularly based on how they chow down the all you can eat food and how much is still on board. Do you bring zip lock bags?
Glad to see such good attendance today. ... We could use a GA report from Rob; an IA report from Chris, a MA report from Dick, a WA report from Sue .... and ....... there are more .... It would be good if Inch stopped in too. . PA Tom and Bridge Tom .......
Any truck modelers out there?
SOmebody's out on a ATV or motorbike in the woods behind us that shoudln't be.
it wasn't me, but it could have been ... oh yeah - you live elsewhere
Heartland - I like the trailer - that would be a great piece for a gas bar/ truck stop
cheers, krump
"TRAIN up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it" ... Proverbs 22:6
it doesn't look like I did this properly, but I wanted to add to my last post (forgive me for being a bit Rusty on the forum... I'm catching up slowly, but only going back a week or so.)
Heartland / everyone - things are keeping me busy in BC, a bit short staffed at work so my responsibilities have changed a bit (Social Worker by title, proud RedNeck Farmer by lifestyle, doing all the training I can). 13 yr old daughter was a Referee for a Ringette game this afternoon, and I operated what they call the "shot clock" for the shots on net. She plays in two ringette games tomorrow afternoon, so back at the arena I go - after church. We are dog-sitting for a family friend. My wife has been selling this year's honey production at craft fairs (and truth be told - I'm selling it outta the trunk of the car ... "psst, hey buddy, wanna buy ... it's going pretty good.) Still trying to come up with a business name - we want something that will stick in people's minds. 15 yr old daughter is starting her medical career as a volunteer at the hospital, 11 yr old son just finished his first year of Pee-Wee Football (turns out he was a very effective running back -skinny as a beanpole, but lightning speed). Still has challenges, as some may recall. We as a family have been doing what we can to assist the HAITI relief efforts (earthquake in January, Hurricanes, Flooding and illness more recently) and to that end my wife organized a Haiti Auction fund-raiser this past Spring. - note: oldest and youngest children are siblings adopted from Haiti. Starting to feel a lot like winter - gotta get the snow blade on the quad, and the snow tires on the vehicles. The bees are pretty much ready for winter, and the chickens are enjoying their new pad - even the two late chicks (Sept) are doing well. Still looking at green grass currently - calling for some of the white stuff tomorrow.
PCarrell - the biker church sounds like my kinda place. We found a new community church nearby (Mennonite affiliation) and that is working well for us. I met a fellow who is moving here from Alberta - he will operate a Motorcycle Museum and coffee house nearby - but that will take about 15 months to be up and running. I recall hanging out with the Christian Bikers in the past, joining them on the Toy Run etc. I can't ride a motorcycle, but have dreams of being a Triker in a couple of years. Currently my quad keeps me busy - work and fun. No tattoos - but have often thought of a "skunk smelling a rose" (armpit location) - they say it would hurt supremely there... maybe a train instead. Probably won't ever be a priority though.
derJohn - I think that you have a nice thumb , and very useful if you ever need a ride. Your craftsmanship is wonderful - great work.
galaxy - our prayers are with that situation also
cudaken - hang in there, been challenging for you
Jim / Flip /others - good to re-connect with you.
Blessings to all, Happy Sunday !