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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Monday, January 3, 2011 12:35 PM

cudaken

Charter Sucks, Charter Sucks Every Body Knows Charter Sucks!

 I had Sue call Charter to make sure they where fixing the phone this morning. They said Tuesday now, give me a break! Bang Head

 I had to call Mattress Sources to let them know our land line was down and gave Ben (manager of the store) our track phone number and my E-Mail. I asked if he had a idea if I was going to get the job. Said they where busy Saturday and Sunday and him and the owner never had time to talk about it. Well, I am taking that as a bad sign at this point. But, there is still a chances. Waiting is the hardest part.

         Ken

Ken: I often feel the same about Suddenlink, or is that "we'll fix it eventually link". For the longest time they had a faulty booster that worked most of the time but it seemed like every time a thunderstorm came around it would go offline and they would have to start at a point downline of the fault and track it back to that booster. Then they would fiddle with it and get it working and it was "fixed". IN A PIGS EYE! It finally went down for good late last year and they had to replace it. Only problem now is a breaker kicks out once in a while and they have to reset it so the service is offline for maybe 30 minutes. That's a whole lot better than 15-20 hours.

Back during my happy old job search days (yeah, right!) any time I got the "we haven't had time to talk about it" or "we haven't had time to go over your application" or they couldn't even get my first name right I would mark that one as a slim possibility and move on to the next job in line. I'm glad I don't have to look for a job here anymore. First off there's a 3,000 to 1 chance I won't get it in the first place. That goes up to 10,000 to 1 if they know the full extent of my medical problems, and I don't hold anything back. I list it all so they can't say I was withholding information. Even if I was in prime health the job market here is such that you almost have to kill someone to get a job. This is not a good place for a drifter looking for work. I see homeless people along the road almost every time I go into town. They just want work so they can have a place to stay and be able to feed themselves. The shelters here are small and are few and far between.

Hey! SoapBox Who pushed that soapbox under me! Check your PM's.

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Posted by cudaken on Monday, January 3, 2011 2:14 PM

 Flo, is it to early for a Beer? Well never mind I will take a Diet Dew.

 Lets see, Charter Still Sucks still no line line.

 No Job offer so far. I really want to call, but when I hired people it bugged me when people called to see if I hired them. Did they think I was so stupid that I hired them and forgot to call and tell them?

But there was a small bright note. Got the E-7 hardwired and it running good and quite again. Next I need to install decoder pro and the PR 3 so I can speed match the B unit to the A.

  We at lease I have one constant in my life. Charter Sucks!

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Posted by der5997 on Monday, January 3, 2011 3:01 PM

Good late afternoon Diners - it's finally stopped sraining, and the wind has dropped off. This is the 5th. straight Monday we've had rotten weather - but we haven't had to shovel any of it, so THAT's a plus.

 

TSF:

DerJohn- is that a GWR or LMS engine? I can't tell.
She is (if you'll pardon the somewhat strange gender allocation for ships and locos) Sir Guy Williams - photo taken in 1963. A quick Google of that yields http://www.irsociety.co.uk/Archives/9/longmoor.htm  - and a reminder for me as to where I found the photo some years ago! So, North British  20205 - a Military Training loco - blue with red stripes, one is led to believe.  And yes, it is so! Following the trail we find Bachmann made a OO Scale model in that livery - a screenshot of  which yields http As you see Bachmann have LMR correctly for the line, but 400 for the number.

The other pics on the Longmoor Military Railway page are interesting too. I remember saddle tanks like the Austerity shown directly below Sir Guy - but can't say now if they were GWR or some other.

 

back Simon!

 

Ray:

Ken, on a Mac at least the Ohm symbol is "option z" as in Ω.  I have no idea about where or if it even exists on a PC.
...in MS WORD go to "Insert">"Symbol" (whose icon is Ω) but  you will have to scroll a ways down past Ʊ and even Ώ until you find Ω in the list! Thank you Mr. Gates, we so do appreciate your thoughtfulness! Angry

 

Rob:

***Der, check our message thread.
...your turn! Laugh

 

Would some-one with good communication skills please try to get Ken to tell us what he thinks of Charter?Whistling

Gotta go, TTFN

 

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Posted by howmus on Monday, January 3, 2011 3:44 PM

Afternoon Folks!

I have been sitting here at the computer most of the day.....  Finally have everything done for the meeting tonight.

der5997

Ray:

Ken, on a Mac at least the Ohm symbol is "option z" as in Ω.  I have no idea about where or if it even exists on a PC.

...in MS WORD go to "Insert">"Symbol" (whose icon is Ω) but  you will have to scroll a ways down past Ʊ and even Ώ until you find Ω in the list! Thank you Mr. Gates, we so do appreciate your thoughtfulness! Angry

 

The Mac was set up for Professional page layout/typesetting and each key, in most fonts, (they have to be made for it) gives you 4 things.  For instance A can be: a, (shift) A, (option) å, and (shift-option)Å.  B is: b, B, ∫, ı  etc.  I have a printout of what each key can be hanging by my computer.  That way if I need a ∑ I have it handy.  Yep another reason why I like the ......Big Smile

Later!

73

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Monday, January 3, 2011 5:07 PM

Went back into town to recruit a new member for our volunteer fire dept. He's only 17 right now but that won't stop him from learning how to handle the equipment out in the field. I've already explained to him that he can't go into the fires until he's 18 and he's fine with that. By then he should be familiar with all our equipment. His down line goal is to get his training done then sign up for professional training at LSU for his Firefighter 1 and Firefighter 2 essentials. With that he can get a job with a paid dept. Talked to the chief about him and we'll check him out at the next meeting.

Stopped by roadside flea market on the way back and picked up a DVD I've been looking for. "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy". Paid a whole $5 for it.

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Posted by TMarsh on Monday, January 3, 2011 7:34 PM

Walked in to find Mom had passed away this morning in her room. Wasn't expecting it so soon.

 I will miss her terribly, but loved her even more.

Todd  

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Monday, January 3, 2011 7:35 PM

Well, got some of the layout re-sceniced ...now it is time for some Beer

I'm going to try to get some photo stuff done so I have something up on Friday...hopefully. Got told that my buddy that played bass with my first band is not doing so well today...apparently he now has a superbug on top of bone cancer to deal with...Crying...this with a broken hip...

 

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Posted by blownout cylinder on Monday, January 3, 2011 7:36 PM

Todd: our families condolences to you and yours...Angel

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Posted by JimRCGMO on Monday, January 3, 2011 7:47 PM

Hi Zoe, just a RBF to go please. Thanks!

Wanted to stop by and squelch those nasty rumors that I had dropped off the face of the earth. Had been having trouble with my iPod Touch (we'll just say a sync had a glitch, which involved a restore to a more recent OS on it, which I could only do by dragging the digital behemoth (the one my brother Mike sent me before Thanksgiving, for those who might recall that...) to the local WiFi spot to do the update. Ah, ain't technology grand...?? Bang Head As for the 'new-and-improved' iOS, the jury's still out about whether it's any faster - we'll see.

Negotiations have been re-opened with the DeathStar people Smile, Wink & Grin to get their DSL for me at home; more pending on getting re-connected. I'm probably going to have it turned on later in this month, so the billing date coincides with the second paycheck in the month (which has a little more flex in it). Also, I have a replacement (mostly) PowerBook (like the one I have, except its graphics chip on the motherboard will be fully functional, I believe) coming. Supposed to arrive on Tuesday, and then I'll swap out the processor card (my old one is faster) and the hard drive from my current laptop into the 'new' one.

Did I mention that technology ain't all it's cracked up to be sometimes? But it could be worse - I could have a 10-year-old WIndows laptop (which might be a whole 'nuther story). Whistling

Hoping to get back into the Diner (and into some MRR stuff) again soon. Meantime, best wishes for all you Diners and your loved ones, to have a blessed (and happy) new year of 2011! Thumbs Up

(Jeff, that sounds like a great deal on that Hitchhiker's Guide video!)

Prayers for good nights' sleep, chances to see your loved ones, and for my newest grandson (#2), Benjamin Paul, to grow up (but not quite as big as you'd think with him weighing in on Dec. 26th, 9:44 a.m. at 9 lbs., 3 oz and 21.5 inches long). Hey, his Daddy's family has some football-looking builds among the boys!

Blessings and prayers,

Jim in Cape Girardeau (not off the edge of the earth, but sometimes I think I can see the edge from here...)

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Posted by Packer on Monday, January 3, 2011 7:49 PM

*hops off an amtrak train* Sorry about being late, but I couldn't drive my car out here to California (no smog devices or cats)

Got the rear suspension on my car all done up. Was a bit suprised to find out that H&R was a German company. So my springs, struts, and shocks are all German... Anyways didn't mess with the fronts since the control arm bushings I have are sleeved. I ordered some unsleeved since I still have the original sleeves in the control arms. I did get the arms painted though.

Jeff, So would the girl in the parking lot be a classic example of the "female driver"? Laugh *glares from the waitresses* No offense *hides in corner*

Galaxy, I try to read them all, but I usually skim and wind up avoid stuff addressed to others. (ie, someone says something to someone else.

JR and Ken, I've been to 2 NHRA events, and I admit those top fuel cars are extremly loud. I've also been by my father's work a few times when they are test firing GAU-8s and M61s and those are just as loud, if not louder. Don't know how people go around either with no ear protection (not even using their hands).

JR, Drag racing is kind of what got me intrested as well. I have yet to take my new (to me) 94 Mustang GT to the local 1/8th yet since I put in the new clutch about 75 miles ago.

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Posted by JimRCGMO on Monday, January 3, 2011 7:53 PM

Todd, my prayers for you and the rest of your family. Both sorry to hear of your Mom's passing, but she is at peace now. AngelAngel

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Posted by Robby P. on Monday, January 3, 2011 7:59 PM

  Just stopping by but didn't expect to hear about some bad news.

  Todd..........I'm also sorry to hear about your mom.  That's one of the bad things about life.    Sometimes you get so mad at why something like that happens, but when you actually think about it, its always better Angel.

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Posted by CNCharlie on Monday, January 3, 2011 8:04 PM

Todd,

I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. I'll be thinking of you during this difficult time.

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Posted by Packer on Monday, January 3, 2011 8:08 PM

Todd, sorry to hear about your mother.

Vincent

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Posted by galaxy on Monday, January 3, 2011 8:12 PM

TMarsh

Walked in to find Mom had passed away this morning in her room. Wasn't expecting it so soon.

 I will miss her terribly, but loved her even more.

Todd, My condolencest o you and your family. Angel for your mother.

Time will heal your wounds and you will have only the fondest fo memories of her.

I know, My mother passed away from half a lifetime battle with  Multiple Sclerosis in 2003.

-G .

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Posted by howmus on Monday, January 3, 2011 8:25 PM

Evening folks!

Flo just a decaf for me....  I'll be in the back by the stove just to relax for a while.

Todd, very sorry to hear about your mom!  My prayers to all of your family.

Have a great evening,stay warm, and safe!

73

 

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Posted by joe27 on Monday, January 3, 2011 8:26 PM

Good Evening everyone, I guess I got lucky to be offered any job at 57 years old by the way it sounds. I guess having to tear my layout down was a small sacrifice to pay. At least if I want to railfan there is a lot of that to do here. I went out to the garage and got the tools and paints out, set up the spray booth and will start building some kits with my spare time. This is the first time in my life I have had a job with 2 days off every week.

Todd, I am really sorry to hear of your loss and I hope she did not suffer long.

Ken , keep on trying and try to be flexible on any job proposals. After all I had to move 2,500 miles for this job. and they insured me with no prexisting medical checks. I was told I was uninsurable in Phoenix. So if someone was looking out for me, I am sure your time will come as well.

Gmt, we talked before about racing and it is funny how you brought up Mazda rotary engines. That was my shops specialty and with that being said I have a Doctors appointment Wed. morning to see if my ears can be repaired. I have that constant ringing that keeps me up at night unless I have background noise to take my mind off it. They are talking about some possible implants that will send out a noise cancelling frequency. I just hope they do something but at least between the wife and the dogs snoring I can get a little sleep.

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Posted by ns3010 on Monday, January 3, 2011 8:34 PM

Evening all.

Todd, sorry to hear about your mom. She and your family are in our prayers Angel.

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Well, tonight's game didn't go so well. We got mercy ruled, 10-0. But they were rather a tough team.

Today was a long day, and tomorrow will be exactly the same (with the exception of no hockey), so I better start getting ready to hit it. I'll catch you guys tomorrow.

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Posted by tcwright973 on Monday, January 3, 2011 9:04 PM

Todd,

I'm also sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. All my sympathy to you and your family.

Tom

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Posted by howmus on Monday, January 3, 2011 9:14 PM

Evenin' again!

I got an email tonight from my youngest son.  One of his hobbies has been to find out information about and Genealogy of our family.  He has been little by little piecing together a rather interesting history of the family since we arrived on these shores back in the 1600's

Tonight he send some documents about my Great, great, great, great great Grandfather, Sgt. Thomas Roberts who served under General Sullivan during the campaign against the 5 Nations (aka: Iroquois, or Hodenoshawnee)  Most of the horrors of that campaign were chronicled by Sgt. Roberts in his daily journal written during the war.  My Great Great Grandfather Zadok married his granddaughter I guess.....  Fascinating reading!  He also sent me the family tree starting with my Father and going back (in 2 separate documents) to Thomas Roberts who was born in 1750....

Later!

73

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Posted by last mountain & eastern hogger on Monday, January 3, 2011 10:30 PM

Sad

Hi Todd,

It is so sad to hear of your Mom's departure, You have my wife's and my sincere condolences.

You and your family are in our prayers.

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

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Posted by bjdukert on Monday, January 3, 2011 10:47 PM

Todd    AngelAngelAngel   Not much more to say that hasn't already been said.

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Posted by AmanaMedic on Monday, January 3, 2011 10:58 PM

TODD: Pal, like Duke said, I don't really know what else to say that hasn't already been said. Just know we're thinking of you and your family, and we're here for you if you need an ear or a shoulder.

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Monday, January 3, 2011 11:04 PM

We just returned hom from almost 2 weeks visiting in OH and MI. We were sick practically all the time, and we cancelled many of our plans. Sad to report, I could not meet with Duke as I hoped to do.

I'm behind reading diner posts in December and now in January. Perhaps I'll catch up in a few days. This will be a busy week.

Scanning through recent posts, I'm sorry to learn Todd's very bad news. Todd, your loving care for your Mom through her final moments is commendable. Prayers for you and your family.

JimCG ... Congrats on your new grandson! Keep on telling us about your grandsons.

Everybody. Happy New Year!

 

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Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 12:36 AM

Todd - I am very saddened by the news about your mom. Please accept Petra´s and my sincere condolences. I wish I had better words of comfort to you and your family.

We will put up a candle for your mom in our little church.

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Posted by Flashwave on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 2:24 AM

Wow, did I pick a bad good time to poke in. Just in time to offer my condolances for Todd and his family. May your local support network be as open-armed as mine was, you know we're here for you!

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Posted by wetidlerjr on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 4:07 AM

 

Good Morning ! from Tipton IN.

    Yeah 

Dinner

 

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Posted by inch53 on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 5:01 AM

Todd,,

Our thoughts n prayers be with you and yours on the loss

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Posted by Wisconsin Railfan on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 6:25 AM

Todd,

I am very sadden by the news, my sincere condolences to you and yours .

Steven

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Posted by cudaken on Tuesday, January 4, 2011 7:01 AM

 Todd, as all the others here I am sorry for your loss. If there is anything you need help with let me know. I am not that far away after all.

 Flo, some like please.

 Finally got the phone back on last night around 6:30.

 Feeling pretty bad this morning, sick to my stomach. Did not sleep that great either, had to sleep sitting up because of acid reflux.

 See you all later.

      Ken

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