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Jeffrey.... is it Totaled???
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Good Morning All!
Not much to report from the land of Buckeyes on another glorious Spring day other then I will be attending a funeral instead of the N Scale weekend.While out and about this morning I saw one NS train..
Well today is Friday the 13th so,I guess it would be wise to stay away from Crystal Lake. :
No modeling yesterday I decided to redo Slate Creek and after much thought Slate Creek will be built in HO for several reasons.
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!"
Ok. starving bloodwork is over!
Now you all can have a GREAT day!
The Kia got it's a/c-heat baffle motor fixed, and the new door seals in,a nd the window guy was by and said the actual windshield seal isn't broken, "just the trim piece came off". He supposedly fixed it back into place with his fancy tools and gadgets. Hmm. We have had a whistling sound over on that side for a few days before the bloody windshield gasket came off!! It HAD BETTER be sealed, or if it leaks and fries something electronic I WON'T BE A HAPPY CAMPER!
We looked at the Kia FOrte while waiting for it to be serviced and test drove it. we were impressed, but as I told the dealer people I got one Kia already that has had a LOT of major "under warrantee" items fixed that I'm not so sure YET I would buy ANOTHER KIA!
Dunno. Maybe I still a bit grumpy form starvation.
WEll,
Offf to do laundry...another job that doesn't leave me alone long....
Later
-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.
Good morning. It's 75° and cloudy. The high will be around 84 and there's a 40% chance of thunderstorms.We got some rain last night. A whole 0.01". It's so dry here that I wouldn't be at all surprised at the sight of a bunch of mud wasps trying to open a bottle of water. I saw one yesterday collecting the mud from a puddle of spilled beer! Now that's desperation! Maybe later today I'll see if I can find my old body working tools and knock the dents out of the side of the van. Even then there will probably be a crease left. Oh well, it could have been worse. I could have continued straight into the truck and come home with a Chevrolet hood ornament. 1981 3/4 ton van vs 2010 Chevy supercab pickup. Can you say 'tissue paper'? Bad thing right now is I can't remember where I put those body working tools. It's been almost twenty years since I used them last. Guess I'll start by looking in the old bunk house.
Hey all
I have been out for the last few days, one with the toilet god. Do I want any thing ? No thanks Flo, stomach still a bit uneasy. Anyway only have a minute and then I must be getting back to w**k. Some good news on the ob front. Met with former emplyeer again to review status . I had informed him last Monday of MOH condition, didnt want to make the jump and then have them find out and let me go due to increase in insurance, having to take off at times to help her etc... They understand, will not be a problem. Now I need to turn in my resignation and change rail lines. Gotta go, will touch base tonight or sometime tomorrow.
cudaken OK John Boy, you owe me! Watched the link you posted and it was great! Down side was I had cut down some trees in the backyard and no longer feel like dragging them out! I will send you my address so you can drag them out! See you all Friday before I go to work, unless I am dragging trees out of the back yard! Thanks John Boy! Ken
OK John Boy, you owe me! Watched the link you posted and it was great! Down side was I had cut down some trees in the backyard and no longer feel like dragging them out! I will send you my address so you can drag them out!
See you all Friday before I go to work, unless I am dragging trees out of the back yard! Thanks John Boy!
Ken
Morning CudaKen, and Crew
Funny thing Ken, when you were posting this I was digging out a tree at the back corner of my Son's house as we have to put in an "Egreess window" to make it legal to rent. He and I are not going to put in the window, we have that hired out. But I was removing sprinklers and this tree from that area.
Hope you have a $5000.00 day today
Wednesday here was a beautiful day here in Spokane. The warmest day since mid-October, but yesterday and today have cooled right down again. But still will finish that outside job.
Glad some of you enjoyed that video. I love it for many reasons, nostalgia, background,passenger service, inside shots of the FP units and the winter railroad scenes of the Canadian Rockies which I love.
Well, better get back to some w**k jobs here as the days just seem to be flying by. We arrived last Sat. and have to leave on Monday. Don't know where the time has gone. Haven't had a chance yet to visit Jim at Sunset junction yet, will try to squeeze that in before leaving.
My goodness Bill T, must have been up waiting for Friday the 13th as he was the first to post today.
As Jerry and Larry would say, "you all have a good-un" Ya hear.
Johnboy out........................................ and back to the w**king vacation.
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Iced coffee, please.
Ordered lumber and a few sections of tin for the main barn roof today. Forgot to purchase nails...oops! The roofers are scheduled to be here Monday afternoon.
Raced to tarp over the roofless shed out back, but had to give Mother Nature another round as she hit us with a little thunder-boomer before I could finish. Not sure if the floor in that structure can be saved or not. Heading back out now to try to get the rest of the tarps nailed in place. The sarcoidosis & the treatments has me really beat today.
Rob
Got my mid-size mobile home kit today that I ordered from NuComp Miniatures (out of business). It came in a small box packed in a bigger box that could easily hold four or five baseballs and was secured with enough tape that I was thinking about sending it to Mythbusters to stick some C4 on it. It definitely wasn't going to fall out of the box. Looking at the little bag of parts I'm reminded of what a pain in the butt the Robert's mobile home (City Classics) was to build. It would be simple enough for you folks who have feeling in your hands and more so if your hands don't shake. I have both problems so it's going to take me a little while to put this plastic and wood kit together. I wonder what the age limit is on this. My mental aptitude tests all indicate the aptitude of a 14 year old, so heck, I just do qualify for Kadee couplers. Too bad NuComp Miniatures is gone. Their website is still up but they're not taking orders. I saw things there I wouldn't mind having.The office trailer kit: H1001Trailer kit w/porch: H1002Basic 70's trailer kit: H1006
Just stopped in to say hello...
Went to the LHS today and spent $200. Picked up an Athearn RTR SD40 (Southern Pacific 7342) while I was there. Pics of the progress are in the WPF thread. It's nice to be back(again...) into model railroading!
- Luke
Modeling the Southern Pacific in the 1960's-1980's
Evening All,
Flo I would love a cup of Java and a piece of blueberry pie.
Another sizziling day. We are under a severe thunderstorm watch for 5 more minutes-still no rain. I moved all the stuff from under the train board. I strung the 2 main busses under the layout also today and broke out the Zephyr command station and placed it in it's place. I really am starting to get excited about being able to run trains at home.
YGW- Glad you are feeling better. Remember drink plenty of fluids.
Ulrich- Glad you finally got a decent night's rest. Actually I slept thru my alarm this morning which is something I never do. I'm glad I was not w**ing today.
Everyone take care.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j372/curtwbb/
Curt Webb Everyone take care.
DO mine eyes deceive me? or do I see a Pennsy 6-8-6??????
what a COOL looking loco! I want one! WIll it run on 18"R curves? WHo makes it in a good RTR model? How much does it cost.
Oh, to WISH, perchance to DREAM!!!
Galaxy ....
Would you like to get into Lionel for the Pennsy Steam Turbine?
Link to you tube 6-8-6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bge2tMWXC7M
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Hey guys.
Great news. Jeep's done so a rock crawler steak with mud pit gravy and some super swamper buns. Thanks.
Hopefully tomorrow I'll have a picture if the sun comes out. Still need to take 'er in for an alignment but it isn't major. Now to save money for new tires this winter.
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!
Evening Folks
Flow, Beer please.
Kvetching about work today! ( I had to look kvetch up ) Sold a $149.00 twin set and $30.00 in sheets, that is it!
Did get the door lock for the store fixed today and they now work so smooth. Before It could take anywhere from 30 second to over a minute to get the door open.
Dodge Daytona repair front Hum. Finally took the Daytona in for a starter solenoid. If you remember when I picked it up from the exhaust shop, it just went click, then we jumped it and it started. Took it to get the battery tested and it only had 250 amps after the test pull. Drove it home and it just went click the next day. Sat for 2 weeks, and it started?
Bob had it go click one time, then tighten up the battery post, and it has started 30 times there after. From what I have seen before, if the clamp is lose you turn the key, it goes click and you have no power! While I am not looking a gift horse in the mouth (really could not afford the repair) I am afraid that when I drive it to work, the starter will not work again and have a $100.00 + tow bill.
Ulrich Glad to hear your Mom is KVETCHING! I loved the pictures as well! Sure looks like you have some pretty country side in Germany. You have any other pictures you can share? While we have some pretty country side in the states, I don't see any of it when I drive to work.
When I worked in Alton IL, I love the view of the bluffs looking over the Mississippi!
See you all Saturday.
I hate Rust
Good morning all. Couldn't sleep so decide to drop in for a bit. I'll take a Mt Dew, Flo, make it a double, can't sleep anyway so the caffeine won't hurt anything.
Couldn't sleep because the wife finally signed the final divorce papers Friday night. We were supposed to do it Wednesday but when we agreed to have her son witness them he couldn't make it till Friday. Right before he arrived she said she would sign them but since I can't get them to the court house till Monday she wanted to talk to me Sunday evening about possibly saving our marriage. In the next breath she said she would be going out after work on Saturday and wouldn't be home all night but I better be here to talk on Sunday! I'd be willing to bet she is spending the night with one of her boyfriends. She must think I'm really stupid. I"ll be at the court house shortly after the doors open on Monday. I have so many emotions going on right now I can't even think about sleeping. Mostly profound relief, some anger and even a little sadness. Divorce is never a good thing.
Well, going on 1:30 AM, wonder what else I can find on the web tonight. Good thing I don't have to work till 2PM today.
Good Morning Gang,
hooray, it´s raining. Never thought I´d welcome that wet stuff, but it has been way too dry the past weeks. Gives my hay fever a break
Warning - rant ahead!
We planned to go to Kiel by train today, but the engineers are on strike! They demand equal pay with their colleagues from Deutsche Bahn, which is quite understandable, Same job - same pay. T´hat´s just fair. But do they have to go on strike when we want to go to see my Mom in hospital??? Now I have to take the car
OK - end of rant. No, Janie, no need to get out the or to wake up Vinnie. I´ll have a breakfast bagel and a mug of coffee, if you please would be so kind.
My brothers MIL died last night. She was suffering from cancer for quite some time and it may be a blessing for her not to have to suffer any more. 2011 sure is the year of departures!
I desparately need a break from all the illness and death around me.
Attaboy - good to hear that she finally signed the papers. Never forget, a woman´s reasoning and the contents of her purse remain yet undisclosed to men.
Have a great day, fellas!
Good Morning ! from Tipton IN.
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good Morning!! Cup of coffee and a big ol platter of biscuits and sausage gravy please. Thank you. Yesterday went off without a hitch. Friday the thirteenth hath came and went and I still have my boots. Got the rest of Mom’s yard mowed just in time to bring the mower back and mow my own. Today, I will take my saw out there and hopefully finish the shed door project. Brenda will probably go out too and knock some cobwebs, if any, down and check for dead flies and such. The realtor called and is going to have an open house again at one on Sunday and another realtor apparently is going to show the house at noon. Ray- Don’t worry about forgetting being a…sign…of uhhh…. Hm. Forgot what I was gonna say. Jeff- Looks like we have the same taste in trailers. It’s too bad about nu-Comp, I liked their kits. I had a trailer park laid out on the old layout, but on this new one I don’t know if I’ll have room for any more trailers than I have. Attaboy- I’m confused. She signed the papers, but wants to try to save the marriage, but not until after she…um, but wait til Sunday because she presumably has a date for Saturday night. You know, on second thought. Don’t try to explain it. It doesn’t sound like you understand either. Think I’ll poke around on the bay for a bit, then out to Mom’s. We have a graduation party top attend this evening. Some friends of our son has graduated Caterpillar technicians training program and has been selected to stay with them in the proving grounds. Say, does anybody know, do Rhinoceroses bite?
Good Morning!! Cup of coffee and a big ol platter of biscuits and sausage gravy please. Thank you.
Yesterday went off without a hitch. Friday the thirteenth hath came and went and I still have my boots. Got the rest of Mom’s yard mowed just in time to bring the mower back and mow my own. Today, I will take my saw out there and hopefully finish the shed door project. Brenda will probably go out too and knock some cobwebs, if any, down and check for dead flies and such. The realtor called and is going to have an open house again at one on Sunday and another realtor apparently is going to show the house at noon.
Ray- Don’t worry about forgetting being a…sign…of uhhh…. Hm. Forgot what I was gonna say.
Jeff- Looks like we have the same taste in trailers. It’s too bad about nu-Comp, I liked their kits. I had a trailer park laid out on the old layout, but on this new one I don’t know if I’ll have room for any more trailers than I have.
Attaboy- I’m confused. She signed the papers, but wants to try to save the marriage, but not until after she…um, but wait til Sunday because she presumably has a date for Saturday night. You know, on second thought. Don’t try to explain it. It doesn’t sound like you understand either.
Think I’ll poke around on the bay for a bit, then out to Mom’s. We have a graduation party top attend this evening. Some friends of our son has graduated Caterpillar technicians training program and has been selected to stay with them in the proving grounds.
Say, does anybody know, do Rhinoceroses bite?
Ya’ll 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 MOOOOOOOOOOORNNIINNNGGGG all!
T boneSteak and eggs, scrambled, 2 fluffy pancakes, 2 sausage links, one wheat toast with berry berry jam, one a nd a partridge in a pear tree.
NEEd a hearty breakfast after starving bloodwork at 10:30 yesterday...did not feel right all day.
A laundry/dishwasher day today, though I am sure MOH wants to go somewhere that we can't afford.
Did i tell you con-cor called the other day adn my "shorty" passenger cars are in and ready for shipping. Problem is when I pre-ordered in November, I had the money, now facing new furnace and new skirting and leveling of the trailer,and aobut $1500 in vehicle repairs and STIll paying off last winters CC bills, I jsut don't have the money, CC availablity or no. SAD becuase they are same paint scheme and would look so cool behind my FTA-B set of same color scheme {prototypical or not}!!! When the guy called, I asked if they could call back in two weeks, I doubt they will, but I will ahvve to bow out. they were $59.99 with a 20% discount if you pre-ordered, but for the 4 I wanted {one of each naturally} it would still be $48 a car and on top of that shipping and handling and etc. MOH said to go ahead and order, but I just don't want to add to debt load adn trying to buy a house as well. We's broke,. mista. DURN it! MAYBE I will jsut order the suckers!!!
Dunno anything else. we go look at 3 houses this week. Each has a feature we don;t like, but maybe can be overlooked? Dunno when as the RE agent say "you never know". we have a VERY SRONG OFFER TO MAKE. But they would take a bit of a cut to get that STRONG OFFER. Did I mention we have a very strong offer to offer? Only clause would be HOME inspection! Nobody should buy a house without a home inspection! MArket has about dried up in our price range though...unless we wanta 2 story or cape, but we want one living ranch with unfished basement we can finish at the rate of 3-4 2x4, roll of isulation, wiring and one piece of the drylock sheetrock at each paycheck if necessary till it is finished. You know we have a strong offer!
ATTABOY- iff'n she done signed them papers, the marriage is "over". If it was a hassle during it, trying to patch it up on SUnday ain't gonna work. Tell he to bug off and find yourself a NEW significant other who wil appreciate you and your trains!
WEll, as Brakie would say, I shall have a and look over the forum.
TTYALL L8R
Prayer candle is up for those in need!
TMarsh Jeff- Looks like we have the same taste in trailers. It’s too bad about nu-Comp, I liked their kits. I had a trailer park laid out on the old layout, but on this new one I don’t know if I’ll have room for any more trailers than I have.
jeffrey-wimberly TMarsh: Jeff- Looks like we have the same taste in trailers. It’s too bad about nu-Comp, I liked their kits. I had a trailer park laid out on the old layout, but on this new one I don’t know if I’ll have room for any more trailers than I have. Got any you can spare?
TMarsh: Jeff- Looks like we have the same taste in trailers. It’s too bad about nu-Comp, I liked their kits. I had a trailer park laid out on the old layout, but on this new one I don’t know if I’ll have room for any more trailers than I have.
Sorry. I never got around to buying the double wide or others to complete the court so no extras. New plan allows for the ones I have but no more. Will keep you in mind in case of plan changes or measuring errors.
TMarsh Sorry. I never got around to buying the double wide or others to complete the court so no extras. New plan allows for the ones I have but no more. Will keep you in mind in case of plan changes or measuring errors.
Good morning. It's 57° and partly cloudy. The high will be 75° and partly cloudy.Today and tomorrow I'll be at my parents place so I can keep an eye on my mother until my father returns home from his job. I have a desktop PC set up there in the west wing so I'll still be able to look in on the goings-on here. It just has a slower bargain basement AMD dual core processor than the high end super speed set of Pentiums I have here. Sometimes I get impatient with it as it can take up to 3 to 7 seconds longer to load a page that's running normally. If the page is slow loading for some reason it can take 30 seconds to 3 minutes longer. In some really bad cases I had enough time to go to the kitchen to get a drink, and believe me, I don't move fast. Depending on how my ankle and back feel I can make the US postal service look fast even when walking as fast as I can.Now, on a layout related note, I need a couple of mobile homes. I have two but need two more. Any mobile home between 1950 and 1980 will do as long as I don't have to pay a bunch for it. The two I have were obtained for under $20 each new. The less I can get them for the happier I'll be. If anybody has one or two they can spare please send me a PM.
Hello all
Been out for a bit. I often don't get on the computer as much on my weeks off, as I am not sitting in front of it for 12 hours:)
The j*b does give me time for some MRR work, however the O-scale set up is at home. That's the reason I started messing w/ N-scale recently.
Enjoying the pictures of the vehicles as well. Have I got a couple you won't believe (that I'm fixing).
Jeff - what scale are you looking for? I have an MR video which shows the building of an HO resin kit. I'll see if I can find the manufacturer for you.
Time to go find a pillow since I've been up all night.
Bob
Tucson, AZ (aka the Ol' Pueblo)
Home of the Mt. Graham & Arizona Eastern Boiler Shops
jeffrey-wimberly Now, on a layout related note, I need a couple of mobile homes. I have two but need two more. Any mobile home between 1950 and 1980 will do as long as I don't have to pay a bunch for it. The two I have were obtained for under $20 each new. The less I can get them for the happier I'll be. If anybody has one or two they can spare please send me a PM.
Now, on a layout related note, I need a couple of mobile homes. I have two but need two more. Any mobile home between 1950 and 1980 will do as long as I don't have to pay a bunch for it. The two I have were obtained for under $20 each new. The less I can get them for the happier I'll be. If anybody has one or two they can spare please send me a PM.
here's some airstreams:
http://www.hobbymasters.com/buschhoscaletrailerparkscenew2americanairstreamtrailers.aspx
Jeffrey, let me see, i think the LHS real close to me that doesn't really carry much has a trailer kit or two- they would be rix products form the period you wnat. {I think I remembered seeing them there}.
I will let you know.
submmbob Jeff - what scale are you looking for? I have an MR video which shows the building of an HO resin kit. I'll see if I can find the manufacturer for you.
Morning All,
Just got back from Radio Shack. I got a pwr supply for my switch machines and the materials to make the 6 lead cables to daisy chain my UP'5's and UR-92 to the command station. I would of went with pre-made but the club has the crimping tool.
Attaboy- I'm glad that your painful journey is at the end so you can start to move on.
Urich- Sorry you lost out on a train ride.
Galaxy- Good luck on your Very Strong Offer.
Todd- Those pictures of the trailers bring back some old memories. If you are serious about the rhino I would think you are more likely to get gored before being bit.
Jeff- I don't ever remember seeing trailer kits at my LHS.
I have a work fuction to go to for MOH tonight so I will talk to you tomorrow.
Mornin'.... ah, Afternoon everyone!
Zoe I haven't gotten breakfast yet due to 4 or 5 phone calls, and 2 people dropping money or getting a check for money.... Not my money either. MLK Committee stuff. The Scholarship Dinner is still 4 days away, and we are effectively sold out. One Prime Rib and 2 Veggie lasagna dinner left. The President of the committee and I have decided to save them as back up supply in case we need them. so i am not accepting any more orders.... Anyway, I'll have a short satck of Buttermilk Pancakes, bacon, maple syrup, and a pot or two of dark roast coffee.
Todd, is THAT trailer an 8' x 36'? Looks just like the first place my wife and I owned when we were first married. Ours was blue and white and sat across the road from my parents house on the farm. Those 2 years were both the poorest of our lives, and the happiest!
Galaxy is the Very Strong Offer to or from you???
Gotta get a shopping trip in before tackling more MLK W*rk!
Later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Good Evening Gang,
Boy, am I tired! t was a busy day today, filled with a mile long HD list (from myself),incl. house cleaning, laundry, shopping, making lunch, driving those 45 miles to Kiel, seeing my Mom, driving back, making my Dad take his pills, ...
Flo, only a quick - I need to fix dinner in a moment.
Guess I will hit the hay early today.
Todd - nice trailers!
Jeff - too bad NuComp is out of business! Have not yet seen any other source for trailers.
Ray - veggie lasagna??? Can´t imagine the taste of it. Sounds awful - just like turning the cookie monster into a veggie monster.
Flo, as my Mom is improving nicely, I´ll pay a few for the Gang, so whatever these chowhounds will be having, put iton my tab. Cash - you want to see cash before hand? Has Vinnie changed the rules? I never pay cash ...
TTFN
Good afternoon Flo. Could I have a Manitoba-style steak with some potatoes please. Yesterday, I received an old Hornby Dublo OO train set from my uncle. Unfortunantly, the loco has seen better days and I haven't been able to make it run yet. I'm partially sick so I'm not to happy and I also am having a busy weekend.
The Lone Geep
Lone Geep
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