Well I'll be a monkey's Uncle!
THere we were driving down the hiway in the KIA SEDONA minivan at 55MPH heading for an exit when BAM! The bloody darn windshield seal gasket on the passenger side came flying out of its socket!!!!!!!!!!!
Rant follows:
THIS is not good we said! {I'm being nice...those were not exactly the words we used} I called the dealer service rep and told him we were bringing her in for emergency repairs {under warrantee of course} when he dropped a bombshell on me and said "well WE don't DO windshields!" I said WHO then, does your warrantee work on such a thing? He siad he would have to see it first. WE took it to the dealer and the service rep {who I think by now hates to take our calls or see us coming} looked at it and said "YEP, It looks like original factory installed windshield and I can see your concern. If that came flying off on me, I'd take a JOLT too". He had to VERIFY it wasn't some "aftermarket cobjob of an installation" but NO< it is KIA direct Installation, and " WELL,NO,UH, I GUESS that shouldn't have happened." He said he would call his window guy and see what he could do. We left it overnight to *possibly* get fixed tomorrow?! I say THAT because we have teh heated wiper windshield and it may NOT be INSTOCK and we may have to WAIT for it to COME on a SLOW BOAT from KOREA for a replacement, which means it could BE AUGUST OR SEPTEMBER before it gets here!!! If it leaks water in and gets somehting shorted out, I will NOT be A HAPPY camper!!!. If they have to order it in, I guess we tape a garbage bag over the offending area and park it til the new one comes in, which WON'T make ME a AHPPY PERSON! We have been hearing a whistle lately on the passenger side and think it was THAT. AS the passenger side window, door etc, seemed to be functioning ok, and still this faint annoying whistle.
I think I got a lemon!
I'm thinking about seeing what I can get for it and trading it in! let someone ELSE have teh troubles!
Kelly Blue book here I come!
well, after THAT we never did get to teh can man to trade in the bottles for money.and the rest of our errands got dis-kewed.
I don't THINK I will buy another KIA EITHER! TG that except for maintenace all repairs were done under warrantee...which RUNS OUT next month. KIA needs a TEN YEAR warrantee like their PARENT Company...HYUNDAI does.
WHew!
I'm Bummed BIG TIME.
well, have a good night everyone, I am not.
TTYALLL8R when I cool down some!
-G .
Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.
HO and N Scale.
After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.
Evening folks!
Flo I'll have the NYS Steak, baked potato, and a trip to the salad bar if you please. Drink? Oh just a decaf, please.
Barry, we got one of them U.S.Army ones too!
i like ours better 'cause it's got cylinders that go up and down at the same time........ The old Fairbanks-Morse has a habit of spewing oil out onto everyone as well, right at the moment. She will, sometime soon end up in the shop for a good going over to find out what is going on.....
Catch up with all of you in a bit!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Photo I took last week in Michigan.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Ray:...fffiiiinnnfft....
Then again, there is always...
Need to watch her..she does open her eyes...
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/
Afternoon guys
Not much going on. Can't take summer classes because none of the classes I need are offered. Guess I get more "me" time to use on MR, the car, or girls. lol
Ken, Haven't heard of a Nitorus system called a "fogger" before. I'm used to the terms "spray," "bottle," "juice," etc. I don't intend to put one on my car, but I know someone who has almost the exact same car a me and did. He ran an 8.8 with it and a 9.4 without juice; using a GT40 intake, slicks, and 3.73 gears. I ran a 9.2 with street tires and a 2.73. Computer tuning made a huge difference with my car. When I get my father's engine, I'm not going to juic or boost it. It already has 10.5:1 compression, using the stock block which doesn't last long above 500 hp (ever see that episode of pinks where they split the block open on one); and this one pushes 400. Especially since it'd be my daily driver.
Johnboy, Out of the WP schemes the orange and silver is my favorite. I have a BN RS11 and it's one of my best runners.
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.
Howdy, Diners.
I just returned from my trip. I saw 2 grandkids in Cincinnati, 2 grandkids in Detorit, and 2 grandkids in Grand Rapids. Saw my sister in Benton Harbor, and drove home thru Indiana.
Here is 18 month old grandson in Detorit with "boo boo" (6 stitches in forehead).
Here is 6 year old granddaughter in Grand Rapids in her gymnastic class which I watched.
Our lake level is about hald way back to normal. There still is a lot of flooding around the county here.
Afternoon Fellow Diners.
Todd "My gosh what is that smell!? WHO let Ken have beer and eggs last night?"
Gee Todd thanks! I was thinking that as I was typing it.
Seems like it has been a slow day at the dinner Flo, making any tip's? I take a Roast Beef Sandwich, Tender of Onion Rings and a Beer Pleases.
Spent a large part of the morning napping, I got to start sleeping better. I will be a sleep today by 8:00 PM, that you can count on.
Got the front grass cut and trimmed some tress that where pooping up in the evergreen bushes.
Ulrich You never did say which package was at Customs.
May drop by later for the dinner crowed. If not I will see you all Thursday.
Ken
I hate Rust
Mornin' everyone!
Zoe I'll have a short stack of buttermilk pancakes, lots of Real Maple Syrup, and a big pot of dark roast coffee to fill the R&GV RR Mug a few times.....
Barry, I'll see your catapiller tractor and raise you a 45 tonner....
Ulrich, great news about your mother! Hopefully she will be up and about soon.
Rob, I don't envy you with all the repairs you have to do. But this too shall pass.
I am just about out the door to go split wood at my son's house for a couple hours.... I'll finish catching up later today.
Good morning. It's 68° and cloudy. The high will be 87° an dit will be partly cloudy.Got a couple more trees put up yesterday. Today I'll be moving on to the main part of the layout. There I'll be putting the trees up according to quality and distance. The higher quality trees be the front of the layout, somewhat lesser quality in the middle of the layout and those of the least quality at the back of the layout. When you look at something that;s farther away detail decreases with distance and the same will apply here. In other news, my mother is back home. How long she stays depends on how well she does with her medications. My father and I can here with some things but when it comes to lifting her or moving some heavy item she needs moved there's nothing we can do. Those tasks will have to be handled by my sister and niece and their respective husbands. I really don't see my nephew helping much. He's too busy with the goings-on in his own little world and he and his grandparents don't get along all that great anyway.
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Coffee TO GO please.
Have a good day y'all.
Cheers! Rob
Good Morning!! Just a cup of Dark Roast please. Thank you. My gosh what is that smell!? WHO let Ken have beer and eggs last night? I’m pleased to see we have good news on the medical front.
Good Morning!! Just a cup of Dark Roast please. Thank you.
My gosh what is that smell!? WHO let Ken have beer and eggs last night?
I’m pleased to see we have good news on the medical front.
AC got turned on yesterday at 1615 at the request of the dog. Don't ask. Brenda has that dog sooooo spoiled. Did I mention how she (the dog) actually would NOT leave me alone until we went to the basement during the little thunderstorm yesterday morning? Yup. Seems the wife has been making the dog go to the basement with her when there have been storms. The dog now goes to the basement after hearing several rumbles of thunder. (shakes head) She claims she is going to work on the Tornado siren next. Every month when the sirens goe off, she takes the dog to the basement. That way if we aren't home and the sirens go off, she will go to the basement and will be as safe as she can be. I asked if she plans on being here every first Tuesday at 10 to do this and she just looked at me and said "if I have too". I know what that means. It will soon be my resposibility. Oh what a life I live. Anyway, sitting in my easy chair by the window actually wasn't bad, but get away from the window breeze and I'll admit it was a bit stuffy. When it gets to the mid to upper 80's in the house, that's when I'll turn on the AC. Temps should cool down in the next day so the AC can be switched off until the temps get back up there again.
J.R.- Good to hear from you. I was getting a bit worried, it’s not like you to be gone so long. Hoping you were just busy and am glad you’re doing well so far.
Galaxy- For me, the simplest project can be met with all sorts of unimaginable kinkers making a quick little fix or adjustment take just this extraordinary amount of time. Then, when you throw in the absolutely dumb things I do....., I think you get the idea.
Well my little tractor wouldn’t start. Probably just a spark plug. Can’t imagine it being anything else it’s just 34 years old. BUT I don’t have one to fit and that would mean a trip into town then back then pick up friends little trailer then back then load then to Mom’s then mow then back then return trailer then back. So, I think I will load up the push mower and give that a whirl. That yard hasn’t been push mowed since 1977. It’s only an acre, but I was a couple years younger then. Of course this mower is self propelled so, it’d almost be like just walking. I may just fight with a buddy of mine to take $50 to mow it with his mower. Mom had a Lawn service mow hers for years. This year they called and asked if we wanted to continue at $50. We figured I could mow it now that Mom’s not around to insist it was a burden on me and assorted other reasons I shouldn't have to mow her yard. If I have to I’d rather give the money to a buddy. He’s laid off from the coal mine right now and could probably use the extra cash. Problem is, we are all “you scratch my back I’ll scratch yours” kinda folk so to get him to take money might be a bit tough. I think I can get him to take it. If not I KNOW his wife will.
Welp, gotta shed door to build and a yard to mow and an astrophysical equation to solve and the clock isn't slowing down, so I best get a movin’.
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.
Morning...
Welb, I'b got a code dow, so I hab beed doig the sduvvle sduvvle sdort covv covv hack thig for awhile...
And to top things off we had a wonderful thunderin'boomer show up last night and give us 70mph straightline winds that knocked some trees down in our neighbourhood...thankfully our hydro is underground here.. So this morning we are hearing a lot of chainsaws ...again.
Today will be getting some stuff at the drug store and getting a bunch of survival basics agin..then maybe a bit of time in the trainroom later...
Flo, I'll just have a coffee and a breakfast bagel please..I'll be at the RC for a bit...
Morning all,
Flo I would love a cup of coffee please.
Not much going here. At w**k again today. High today is supposed to be 94 and humid. The Pennsy historical society is having their annual meeting this week and I was not able to attend.
Well, I'm off. I will talk to you all later.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j372/curtwbb/
Good Afternoon Folks,
it took me over half an hour to be able to enter the forum - no idea why.
Zoe, a big mug of dark roast and a handful of oatmeal cookies to munch on, please.
My Mom´s still in the IC unit, but her motor cranked up after coughing a little. Docs say that this is not unusual. I know she is in good (and God´s) hands, so I am not worried too much. I am more concerned about my father, who is not able to cope with the situation much longer. He is close to a nervous breakdown. I wish I knew something to cheer him up a little.
My shipment has left customs, so it should arrive at my place tomorrow or the day after. I won´t be there to enjoy its contents ...
TMarsh:
Did I say I was making abutments? I meant planting trees. Sounds the same I see how you misunderstood. (Whew! That was close. I forgot what Lee did for a living)
Todd - hey, first signs of age? Closing in on 50, aren´t you? Cheer up mate, there is a life beyond that magic figure, and not a bad one!
Galaxy - take your time! I know for sure that the house you want to have is around, waiting for you. Unearthing a treasure always takes a little time
We had a little rain this morning, not enough to kill the forest and swamp fires we have in this region. It did wonders to my hay fever, though.
Jeff - I am in love with those littles scenes you have posted.
Well, I´ll be out again. Have a good one!
Morning all...will take all the calories and coffee i can. I took ambien last nihgt to sleep and it always leaves me groggy so forgive my typing if amis htis Am.
TMarsh Did I say I was making abutments? I meant planting trees. Sounds the same I see how you misunderstood. (Whew! That was close. I forgot what Lee did for a living) Well G, between leveling and lowering the "hole" and filling to raise and lowering said "hole" countless times to get the right height, four months may not be all that accurate. The way things go for me, let's just say some where between the first and last try. Which could span 15 minutes to 4.....ever. Back with the shed door. Now, do I want to do it today? Or put it off and pack it around in the back of my truck until I need to haul something else. Decisions, decisions.
Well G, between leveling and lowering the "hole" and filling to raise and lowering said "hole" countless times to get the right height, four months may not be all that accurate. The way things go for me, let's just say some where between the first and last try. Which could span 15 minutes to 4.....ever.
Back with the shed door. Now, do I want to do it today? Or put it off and pack it around in the back of my truck until I need to haul something else. Decisions, decisions.
Previously Todd said:
I did get down to the train room last night and built a bridge support. One more to go. I have do some trimming on the wood for the concrete abutments. Measuring for one end was spot on, but the other end needs trimmed. Hmmm, I could cut into the foam…. Nah. The I’d spend four months leveling.
Sure sounds like "if you measured for one spot on, but the other needs trimming, then you cut the foam, but NAH...you'd spend four months leveling" CERTAINLY sounds like you are tlaking aobut leveling the faulty bridge abutment FOR FOUR MONTHS!!
That was why I picked on you todd!!!
Jeffrey. SO glad you got a good ckup at teh Drs. the foot Dr will be a pain I am sure. SOmetime the patients know whats best for their bodies. I take 29 prescritptions, nto really a single one I can do without or I fel eh consequences. They are now saying I may have to many and want to try to combine some, bu they are so different in what tehy do. I commiserate with our decrepitude and yo are worse off htan me I think?
last mountain & eastern hogger ...I had this written twice before and when I went to send it, it completley disappeared ... ...Galaxy, We are keeping the fingers crossed that you and your wife will come upon a home that will suit you to a "T". Glad your medical worked out for you as well.
...I had this written twice before and when I went to send it, it completley disappeared ...
...Galaxy, We are keeping the fingers crossed that you and your wife will come upon a home that will suit you to a "T". Glad your medical worked out for you as well.
Two things Mountain: 1} I ALWAYS Copy { control c} and hold it til my post gets posted. If it fails, I just have to paste in back in {control v} so I DON'T loose or have to retype what I wrote if it doesn't get posted.
2} WE will hopefully find the "perfect house" but market is very dry here, inventory is low as people are not trading up leaving first timer houses open andon market adn there are no help or incentive programs anymore. It is a Buyers market and some won't list in a buyers market where theymay take a hit on what tehy COULD get.
3} three things actually the colonoscopy went fine, but stil ahve no idea on the cramps cause. One new med eases thepain, I have increased fiber dosesa nd teh gastroenterollgist wnats me and my Dr to go over with fine tooth comb to see what meds can be combined as he thinks maybe all the scripts I take are taking a toll. Thank you for the well wishes.
ULRICH-glad to see your mother improving. You are on the prayer list. MY MIL seems to be doing fine here during hte 6 months of in home Hospice care..but I fear she will go down hill again whent ehy stop the hospice care. ANd FIL is slipping his gears. MOH is ready to tell him to go fly a kite in the woods with lotsof trees to snag it AND to tell him where the bears do their "business" in the woods and HOPEs FIL steps mihgty deep it !!! FIl will be very difficult I think once MIL is gone. MIL is the one from whom all blessings fall, FIL is a grumpy old bitter man.
well what else? will take back more bottles today and put it in the gas tank to top it off. Got $11.20 yesterday promptly spent on 12 hour Sudafed {the good stuff} relief. AS the store MOH works in is in a construction zone as the build a new store in fornt of the old one, so its a mess and the HVAC filtration system doesn't seem to be working well and they of course are going to put ZERO dollars intothe old store! It is not a healty store right now won't for another year until new one is open.
Dunno what else yet. Gotta schedule a 2 year Psych eval appointemnt for update.
Finish some laundry...MAYBE attack that junk/train room again. Or the porch some...should do proch now while cooler temp then do inside a/c'd later.
Well that is enough from me.
Prayer candle is lit for those in need of special thoughts and prayers!
TTYALL8R
Good Morning All,
Just a regular to go please Zoe. Been ok, just incredibly busy of late. We are out every weekend between now and August save one and have several two events at once weekends of which this is one. Was going to Elkhart Lake,now Summit Point instead then back for a day and off to Birmingham. Getting good results so hopefully the craziness is worth it. Won't have a chance to touch the layout or catch up posts for some time. Cheers, J.R.
Good Morning,
The temperatures are getting more “summer like” finally; we may hit the upper 60’s today with possible 80’s in the near future. This has been a very slow start to summer for us. Normally that means a rough winter ahead.
Curt, I prefer the box car red/ red oxide straight through also. I asked because I have a mixed lot of silver doors and red doors and wasn’t sure what was correct for the 1950’s. Maybe I’ll leave them a mixed lot. Once I get a few projects finished I plan on adding sound to a couple cars just for show. I need to do some research on how those cars were used.
Jeff, you really need a vacation from everything. Nice progress pictures looks like you came a long way since the tear down.
Rail Road Bridges, the Army Corps Of Engineers (ACOE) issues a dredge and fill permit then that comes to us for the environmental assessment (EA) and final permit for the structure over the water. Then we issue a lightening permit. I don’t really do the permits; I do the waterway use (past, present, future) study, then the coordination during the construction of the bridge. Right now I’m working on a new rolling lift RR bridge and the possible replacement of an AMTRAK bridge. Not to mention the removal of 5 center swing RR bridges built in the 1880’s. I have a ton of kinetic work on my desk, just waiting for the bridge owners to pull the trigger and launch the construction crews.
Diesel has peaked at $4.29/gallon. I remember complaining when fuel hit 85 cents/gallon. Never mind that was 1999 and not that long ago.
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Good Morning Folks!
Mug ol' coffee please!
Have a great day all!
Good Morning from Red Lodge, MT
Up before the roosters this morning, need plenty of coffee and a nice plate of hotcakes sounds pretty good right about now.
Our rain finally stopped and we're trying to dry out and get the flooding basement dried out. Geez. we even had a little bit of snow yesterday and it's almost the middle of May.
Wayne
Modeling HO Freelance Logging Railroad.
Good Morning ! from Tipton IN.
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Packer Johnboy, I always like the NP RS11s. Is the U30B in the silver or the green WP scheme?
Johnboy, I always like the NP RS11s. Is the U30B in the silver or the green WP scheme?
Hi Vincent,
The U-boat is in the silver and orange scheme of WP, the RS11 is in the black and yellow of NP.
Congrats on getting to that other shop, really hopes that works for you, as Dr. Phil would say.
Johnboy out............................................Time to get some ZZZzzzssssss
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Mixed nuts with M&Ms, please.
Worked on yanking strait the curled up tin on the main barn roof and then went to work on much of the remaining roof with nails & screws. Will get some tin on the horses run-in shed tomorrow. After that, back to work on the hay/tractor shed roof. This is my life now, but one day it will all be a thing of the past and I can get back to more fun stuff like MRRing.
Have a good night y'all.
Rob
Evening Folks
Flo, egg salad sandwich and a beer please.
Packer Good to hear you like working at the new store. Did you see the picture of the fogger?
Barry Nice Dart! Guessing it is a 69 from what little I could see of the grill. If it happens to be a 67 Dart GT, I have chrome for the hood I will never use. Think I all so have some small bolt pattern rally wheels as well.
Far as N02 system, did not install it. Like I said, when I saw the Dyno numbers I could see blowing parts all over the road with me using a stock 74 casting block. I have never blew up a Mopar because I know there limitations.
Curt I sometimes watch Pinks all Out (or what ever it is called) and the show where you guess the cars ET. I surprise my self most of the time on how close I get to the time they run.
Ulrich Glad things seem to be going well for Mon. What concerns me is when you stated "Wednesday they will restart her heart"? Guess they are using a pump to move her blood.
On the package sitting in customs, which one? I am starting to worry a little about the one I sent, hope I filled the label right. I did a copy and paste of the address you sent me. There has been no up dates from April 30th at the Post Offices Site?
No new Mattress for me at this point. Finally got the prices Berry will let me buy the mattress I wanted for. Berry buys mattress from the manufacturers that have freight rub and or line they close out. He buys 5 to 6 semi trailers at a time. Some will be junk, and they junked. Some will not meet are standards and will be sold to mattress liquidators. Rest are sold in the stores and a great discount with a 10 year warranty.
On the Blemished Mattress, he will normal let employees but them for only 10% over cost. Of course the Mattress I want is a new in the bag (close out) Sealy True Form Memory Foam called the Crysta Sea. Retail on this mattress was $1400.00 for a twin if you can believe it! Berry cost was $55.00, yep that was a steal! But you have to wade through a lot of crap to find one at this caliber. Berry will let me buy it for $200.00, a fair prices but far from the $60.50 I was hoping for! With the way this month is going, I will not be able to afford it soon.
Needles to say "I hate when customers tell me this" I need to think about it some. I can do a layaway, wonder if he will let me Lay on it while It is in layaway?
Only Memory Foam Mattress I have ever laid on I like! If I was given a New Temper Pedic I would sell it on E Bay!
See you all Wednesday
Evening Guys
Helped my father install some pistons on one of his 302 blocks. Stopped for dinner, but haven't gone back out.
Work stuff, Got a number from one of the girls at work. Today was the first time I saw her, lol. Today was also the last time I will have to set foot in the other store with the other girls. The one I used to like is acting like the one that threatened me now. Good I got out of there (family says I seem happier), but I'm gonna turn them into the police for human trafficing. IIRC, florida will pay $ for info leading to arrests. And I have enough evidence.
Hi All,
Great to see you Guys. Chloe, bring on a bag of Bar-b-qued wings and an RBF, Thanks much.
For those who were questioning my health after my fall and black-out (or was it the other way around )
I thought I would give you a quick update as I have been peeking through the windows here but didn't feel like responding for awhile.
All the tests came back OK, all the blood work, pulse, BP, and ECG said normal, so for that I am thankful. They believe that I pinched a major nerve in the right side of my neck that shut everything down and then the fall. I feel pretty good right now, had lingering head aches for a few days, but they have diminished. So I am only left with some pain in my right shoulder that went through the wall. But thanks for all your concern Fellas, and you to Rayne.
I had this written twice before and when I went to send it, it completley disappeared
I felt good enough that we decided to come down and visit my youngest Son here in Spokane for a few days. We arrived on Saturday evening and will stay for about 10 days. This will be our last visit here for awhile as he will be going to Grad School in Missouri for the next couple of years starting in August. So right now we are helping him get his house ready to rent while he is away. He has a renter for it.
Had a few parcels waiting for me here when we arrived. Items that sellers wouldn't ship to Canada so I had them use this address.
I got a couple of Atlas Locos. a U30B (WP) and an RS11 (NP).
Two Athearn 40 ft. flat cars with the new boat loads.
A Exactrail 50 ft. Gunderson Box Car (SP&S) slimmey green in color, with yellow lettering.
a Jar of Roberts Mortar wash.
And that is before going to Sunset Junction or the White Elephant.
I am really pretty well done my RR purchases other than some more scenery goods and maybe the odd loco upgrade, I have all I need. and more in some cases as I have accumulated a lot of kits that I will probably not have time to build in this lifetime.
Glad to hear that most survived the wicked storms that tore through the southeast and north east.
Sorry that you had so much Damage Rob, but glad that you and your wife and critters escaped.
ULRICH, Good news this far on your Mom, really hope that continues in the same vain. You and yours are on the prayer list.
GARRY, has that river ever risen to the point that you did have water in your house ?
Galaxy, We are keeping the fingers crossed that you and your wife will come upon a home that will suit you to a "T". Glad your medical worked out for you as well.
JEFF, "You be one good Medicine Man" Better decisions by you than by your Doctor. I am sure glad for that.
JR. Hope these week-ends have proven to be winners for you.
Cape Jim, How is your Courting going, there hasn't been much news on that front lately.
Gerry & Sallie, Hope you are doing well and the weather is letting you get out and about more now. Is the Illinois Southern still showing a profit?
All you young uns. Time to slack off on the modeling and concentrate on your finals, that is really more important than trains and cars right now. Especially if you want to do more of this in the future.
Well my wife and Son just took off to the bank and to do some grocery shopping so I think i will take this opportunity to have a little nap.
Blessings to all.
Johnboy out.............................................for now
Ray - I can assure you that your 50th Reunion will be great fun. We had ours in 2008, and I can't begin to tell you how great it was to see everyone. There were only 68 of us when we graduated, so we all knew each other very well. I hadn't seen some of these folks since the night we graduated. The funny thing was I recognized the guys right off, but the ladies, well, that was a different story. One even had to remind me that I took her to the Prom. Kind of awkward for me. But what a terrific night. The sad part was talking about those who have passed away over the years.
Got up early today and worked until about 2:00 on the car. Got it washed, waxed, wiped down the interior and gave it a good vacumning. Looks really good. I will take it to the dealer next week for an oil and filter change, tire rotation and other services that are due. The wife will be very nervous as I have a habit of trading in while I'm waiting. I know, I know, being an impulse buyer is not too smart. But those new ones look so great sitting there crying out, "Take me home, take me home."
This afternoon UPS delivered an ExactRail 64' Trinity Reefer that I had on pre-order. I have to say this is a really nice model. Great detail and the printing is beyond description. I couldn't be happier. Well, I could be happier if I had a layout to run it on.
The wife and I went railfanning this past Sunday. I was happy to see a NS slug on one consist. This was the first I've seen one except for spotting some from time to time sitting in Conway Yard. So that was a good day.
Everybody have a good one.
Tom
Pittsburgh, PA
Now for the third try. I think the issue is IE9. I have tried loading it 2 times and both times this site will not allow me to post, so I went in and did a system restore and viola it works again. Bad IE9
A t w**k today. High was around 95 F with zip for rain. Tomorrow has the highest chance all week at 30%. I have decided to have a club member help me wire the layout. He has electrical expierence and has been wanting to help out. I figure when I run into problems he will be invaluable.
Howmus- their lifespan in captivity is 8-10 years, but it really depends on their diet and weight. The closer you can get to a natural diet the better it is for them.
Ken- you do know that drag racing is on ESPN 2 right?
Blownout- Great job on your car and engine.
Todd- I'm sure Lee bought your change in your story
Jeff- Once again great pics of your layout.
Ulrich- I am glad your Mom came thru the operation fine.
Lee- I have been doing research into your question. I looked online and PRR data bases and could not find anything definitive. I did find one bit of info that implies that the silver was first applied during uprades in 1959. I have posed the question to a PRR modeling site I am a member of, hopefully I will get a answer. If I do I will let you know. I actually like the straight red color best, but will change it if it is wrong. One thing I did learn was the K9 is based on the 50 ft X-32 boxcar and the K11 is based on the 40 ft X-31 boxcar.
Thanks to the members that provided me the modeling tips on plastic buildings.
Everyone have a great night.
Janie, just a RBF for me to tide me over to dinner.
Ulrich, so glad to hear your mom came through the operation well, and WOW! sure glad they did the operation and caught that aneurysm!!! Hope tomorrow she will be get everything up and going with no problems. You and yours remain in my prayers!
I am tired out at the moment, mowed part of the lawn (will do a bit more in a few minutes), and weeded the asparagus patch to remove a very large crop of wild morning glory that comes up every year. Once it is established about all that can be done is try to keep ahead of it. Still have 2/3s of the patch to do in the next few days. Have a 50th. class reunion committee meeting to go to tonight. Reunion isn't until 2014.... We just started early so we could have more fun!
Catch you later!
Good Evening Folks,
just a quick update. My Mom´s surgery went well, though not without a complication. She had an aneurysm on the main arterie, which had remained undetected for decades. She could have died any moment - a horrifying thought! She is still in the IC unit and sleeping. Tomorrow they will restart her breathing and her heart. Hope everything goes well .
I don´t know whether I have top honors or not, but Janie, will you please bring the guys wharever they would like to have? Thank you!
My shipment still "rests" at the Franfurt Aurport customs office, awaiting clearance - for 5 days now
CU tomorrow!