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Good Morning All,
Ray good luck with that; I’ve never cut my grass before Easter or after Thanksgiving until this season. I had to cut my grass in the first part of December 2011 and I cut it again March 15, 2012 due to the mild temps.
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Howdy again!
Zoe, more dark roast coffee please........
LSWrr Ray good luck with that; I’ve never cut my grass before Easter or after Thanksgiving until this season. I had to cut my grass in the first part of December 2011 and I cut it again March 15, 2012 due to the mild temps.
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Italian roast coffee in a BNSF mug, please.
***Ray & Todd, plenty of harmless mud daubers here on the ol' farm. As for hornets, when they nest around the barn or even contemplate doing so around the house, it's War! And on the rare occasion I find a yellow jacket site, they get it to. And although carpenter bees never bother people or critters, they do a lot of damage to structures over many years, so once in a great while I'll play tennis or seal them in with wood putty.
Well, best head down to the barn and get the minimum requirements behind me. It's a rest and relax "train room" day here for me.
Cheers! Rob
Well, I went down to my parents place this morning to mow the grass. It was already sprinkling a little and I hoped it would stop soon. Tractor wouldn't start, just a sick sounding click. Disconnected the cables and cleaned the battery terminals then put the charger on the battery at 55 amps for a quick charge. Cleaned the battery cable ends while I waited. Got the cables back on the battery and gave the key a turn. After a few cranks it fired up. By now the sprinkle had stopped and I commenced to mow the yard. Took a few hours but I got it done. Rain was trying to start up again as I put the tractor away. As I got off of it I already knew something was wrong. My arms and legs felt like rubber, I was getting dizzy while standing and my vision was shifting between color and black and white. My parents weren't home but I went into the house anyway and got one of my father's root beer drinks. That would hold me over until I got home. Once home I fixed a rice and pasta dish. Lots of starch for quick energy and the pasta would supply energy later. I feel much better now but my arms are still tingling like they're half asleep. Think I'll just rest the rest of the day. Supposed to be later and tomorrow.
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
Thought I'd stop by and say hi before I go lift weights, sooo....
"HI"
"Mess with the best, die like the rest" -U.S. Marine Corp
MINRail (Minessota Rail Transportaion Corp.) - "If they got rid of the weeds what would hold the rails down?"
And yes I am 17.
Hi Gang,
Chloe, I think I'll try a Dr. Pepper float this afternoon.
Well, Spring must be near, if you guys were around here today, you would have found me banding four trees against Cancer Worms, swept the driveway and filling bird feeders. (Rob would be proud)
Think I'll rest for a spell and then at 4:30 we have a bit of a clean up crew to do some spring cleaning at our Church for a couple of hours. Then back to work for the week-end in the morning. Fri, Sat, Sun.
No time for this retired guy to get some work / fun time in on the old railroad.
Not that I needed them, ( my wife tells me ) but I picked up two WP boxcars and a TS. Boxcar as a unit buy. One is a Kadee Car, never had one of them before, an Athern Genisis and a Branchline Blueprint. They all look new in box, if used at all very minimal They look and operate great. Even with shipping included it was far below their retail price
Speaking of Wasps and Bees etc., last summer I had a nest of wasps at one end and a hive at the other underneath a closed in porch on a rental house that we have. The entrance to this area was from underneath the front steps that was blocked by two huge globe cedars. After much digging I finally got them out of the way with my 3/4 ton GMC 4x4. But there was no way I was going in there on my hands and knees with tri-focals to boot and try and do anything. So I called the local exterminator and for $100.00 the problem was solved. Best 100.00 I have spent in a long time.. My only hope now is that they don't try to do it again this year. May have to burn the place down and collect insurance money for the LM&E. Just kidding Gang, don't go and call the Arson Squad now...
All you Guys who seem to be overdoing it, BACK OFF a little, take it easy, be kind to yourselves, I'm thinking here of Fellas that we all know well. Like Galaxy, Rob, Jeff and even Ray seems to get pretty wrapped up at times. Your health is #1 and you are the ones to make sure it says #1.
For our Students here, we are nearing the end of another year for you, so work and study hard those "Finals" are not that far off and we are expecting great results to be reported to us. We will be planning a luau (spelling ??) at the ol' Diner here in celebration of your success. It has been reported by the planning committee that the waitresses and Sue will be wearing GRASS SKIRTS and will be doing the Hula .
By the Way, has anyone heard from Packer this year ?? It is like he fell off the Planet.
Got to get ready to go to the Church, so I'll leave you with this thought........................................
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.......................................................... Can't think of anything, See you later Gators.
Johnboy out................................................
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
last mountain & eastern hogger By the Way, has anyone heard from Packer this year ?? It is like he fell off the Planet.
Been working on my Rivarossi/Athearn U25C. It's now a Frankenstein. The original SD45 trucks proved to have a lot of wear and were somewhat unreliable to say the least. So I took them apart and in looking at the gears thought they might fit in a pair of SD9 dummy trucks. Next question was will the trucks from the SD9 fit on a SD45 frame? The answer to both question is yes. So using parts from the 90's era SD9 trucks and the 70's era SD45 trucks I built a working pair of SD9 power trucks and they fit right into the SD45 frame. The drive shafts and worms are in place. All I have to do is wire it up and put the decoder in.
last mountain & eastern hogger Hi Gang, May have to burn the place down and collect insurance money for the LM&E. Just kidding Gang, don't go and call the Arson Squad now... . Johnboy out................................................
May have to burn the place down and collect insurance money for the LM&E. Just kidding Gang, don't go and call the Arson Squad now...
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Ray- My She-who-must-be-obed is a He-who-must-be-obed, or better know as my Dad. He's a Golf Course Superintendint (Or however you spell it) so he wants the lawn up to his standards. I once jokingly tried to convince him to put bent grass in all over the lawn so it would be one big green, He took it seriously. That would have been some hard work.
Thunderstorms coming. I'm outta here. Later.
Gabe- Ha ha, If you do that, let me know, I may practice some putting. double points for hitting the cat
Wish me luck tomorrow boys. My school's got our "Dave Christiansen Annual Powerlifting Meet." This year through, it's not the two schools going head to head. Now it's powerlifting class against class. I'm competing this year in the 175 weight class. Opener for bench is 175, opener for deadlift is 385, going for broke this year. Lock and load baby.
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!
A refill, please
***Johnboy...
***Jeffrey, glad you got over your physical issue. Enjoy Mother Natures show. She could be visiting here tomorrow night.
Below is the bright, poorly painted sign previously mentioned. Looks like there are new customers at the door, so that much is good. Wonder if they are paying customers? (I know, sign & structures sure could use some weathering some day)
About time for evening critter rounds here.
Rob
Hi There Fellas
Had my air rifles out this morning giving them a wipe down with a silicone rag and cleaning the barrels on a couple of them. I havent used them alot lately but am really starting to get the urge to go out back and pick off a few soda cans and soup cans. I have amassed probably 60-75 tins of different pellets which when not being used for a great deal of time I store in old army surplus ammo cans. There great because they keep air and moisture out which doesn't allow pellets to oxidize, which insnt really a problem with pellets today anyway.
TSF- i think my dog (He loves golf balls) would get them before the cat, but don't mean you can't try
gabeusmc TSF- i think my dog (He loves golf balls) would get them before the cat, but don't mean you can't try
That's how my sister's dog is. He has actually gotten hit by the full brunt of a ball coming off of my 8 iron a few times
He's ok, but still hasn't learnt that when I bring that 8 iron back, there's going to be a lot of power behind that ball.
Time for me to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow.
Evenin' folks!
Janie, just a refill on the decaf please. I'll be sitting by the stove in the back trying to get warmed up!
Spent a very interesting day at the Coal Pocket! Yep THAT is what they were called, and I now know they were very common and most every little town served by rail had at least one. My friend, the County Historian, spent some time this evening after he helped me measure what is left of the one I am modeling, doing some online research and found two articles in the Geneva Daily Times (which is now the Finger Lakes Times) about a Coal Pocket the PRR wanted to put in on the yard off Niagara St. in Canandaigua in 1952. These structures were were considered very dangerous and there were plenty of accidents on and around them. The residents of Niagara Street sued the city of Canandaigua for giving the PRR a permit to build it. The city revoked the permit and there was talk of building it at the edge of the city in the PRR yard on Ontario Street extension. In June 1952 PRR was saying they weren't sure they wanted to do it because they already had $2000 invested in the Niagara St. project. But! Where they were talking about puts one right where we were today!!! Eureka! So we now can date the structure to late 1952..... The Historian is going to check to see if there is a building permit on file for it at city hall. If there is, there may be sketches of the coal pocket with it!!! Keeping my fingers crossed.
The guy from the Ontario Pathways Trail Association was there and helped as well. He is also interested in what we can find out, took a bunch of photos of the two of us working at the site, and will put an article in their newsletter to see what he can find out for me.... This is getting more and more interesting. for every question we have answered, two more come to life......
Later!
73
Howdy.
Ray ... Yes, that sounds like an interesting day.
Rob ... That is a great photo of a downtown scene.
Jeff ... You posted some great pictures.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
GOOD MORNING!!!
Today is Friday, March 30th, 2012!!!
Beware, Thee weekend approacheth!!!!
-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! from Tipton IN.
TIPTON
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good Morning,
Ray, I don’t have one of those either, but my town does require the grass to be less than 4” tall.
Mornin'
Got my gas yesterday. Saved $1.70/gallon on 16 gallons so paid only $2.359 a gallon! At $4.02/gallon, it was almost like getting half off! But it DOES cost in groceries thoug, so don;t know if one saves a lot or not...
Ran errands and went to my father's house for a visit.
Todya i am recouping after yesterday's rain gave my back {and legs} a bad twist like it always does. Makes me in some agony when it rains, regardless of temperature. PAin killer not working well when the rian set into my bones.
Speaking of rain, we could get 2" of snow tonight/tomorrow!! Mainly higher elevatiosn they say...
MOH has the day off and is starting some spring cvlening I haven't gotten to yet. Makes me feel guilty I can't really help.
Well, a man neaby town was arrested for animal cruelty for purposely running his car over 3 puppies!!! I hope they throw the book at him!!! 2 died instantly and one is in serious condition.
HAVE A GREAT DAY
for those who need them.
well, I go rest now...
Good Morning!! Coffee and.....what's this black stuff? Oh. What's Ray doing with coal in his pocket? Never mind. It's Ray. No telling what he's got cooking. Anyway, I'll have the BBQ ribs and half chicken thing with ummmm, oh let’s see… how about potato salad and give meeeeee, ok. The baked beans with brown sugar and molasses please. Thanks. That reminds me. This year things should be mellower than the last what 5, so I’m going to for sure make Ray’s potato salad. A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Good Morning!! Coffee and.....what's this black stuff? Oh. What's Ray doing with coal in his pocket? Never mind. It's Ray. No telling what he's got cooking. Anyway, I'll have the BBQ ribs and half chicken thing with ummmm, oh let’s see… how about potato salad and give meeeeee, ok. The baked beans with brown sugar and molasses please. Thanks. That reminds me. This year things should be mellower than the last what 5, so I’m going to for sure make Ray’s potato salad.
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Grass. Hm. Well, part of the issue is I didn’t cut the grass the last two….maybe three times it should have been so it was tall to begin with. Then we all know how the season started so, I kid you not the grass in the back yard in the “well fertilized by the dog” half is in places over a foot tall and thiiiiick. We must feed the dog pretty good healthy stuff that promotes foliage growth. Kinda a two for one deal we got goin there.
We do have an ordinance on grass height as well. Don’t know what it is for sure, I’m wanting to say 6 or 8 inches. I do know mine was, in areas, above that level last fall.
Inside the house, no critter othern those personally selected, are allowed to live if possible. Outside however, is a different story. All creatures with wings or legs are allowed to cohabitate with me until such time as they become annoying, or a threat. Paper Wasps are not allowed to construct residential districts near entrances to the house. The distance is determined kinda on a whim so…no official setbacks. Once a creature becomes a pest, then they are evicted in the quickest manner possible, or thought of, at the time. No exceptions. They of course are allowed to return IF they behave themselves. The only exception so far is that cute little hellion..., the rabbit. What a rascal. They are NOT allowed to even sit in the yard and if spotted will be chased out. If you’ve had rabbits in your yard, then you know why. They are only second to an Armadillo in the not really welcome category. Now, notice I said with legs or wings. Fins could be added, but that would be silly. Me and snakes do NOT get along I don’t care WHAT anybody says. I see a snake it dies. Or at least an attempt on it’s life will be made as well as a good ol fashion snake hunt. I know what they do, and I know what they don’t do. I know the facts about harmless and venomous snakes and which ones (more like one) we have in this area and that the likelihood of me having that one in my yard IS only slightly better than me winning the lottery. Which would be the same as being mauled by a Polar bear and a Black bear and a Sasquatch at the same time. Minus the Sasquatch in the case of running across a Water Moccasin in my yard. All that makes no difference to me. None. There are plenty out there and there are plenty places for them to be. They don’t need to be around me.
Still no call from the countertop people. Hopefully today. That will mean delivery not until next week though. I don’t know why they say 2 weeks all the time. With Mom it was like three or four. Still they do an excellent job and not much more than the box stores, plus they fit it to the imperfections of the wall AND deliver for free. Super plus, if it breaks from their shop to my house and on the cabinets as long as they are there, they redo for fre….well, no additional charge.
Back to mowing when the grass gets drier. Until then, who knows what.
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.
I mow when it needs it; I don't go by what day or month it is. I did "weed and feed' the lawn yesterday so combined with the overnight rain, I'll be mowing again soon.
Good Morning
Supposed to get up to 2" of white stuff tonight ...back to winter...
Spent the day yesterday getting a whole bunch of stuff and laying in supplies for Audrey and myself's 35th anniversary....had to go sneaking around the house to do this...it was fun..she still does not realize what is coming up yet......or maybe she does....
As for my friend, he is going to released...Sunday, apparently. So we are going to be having some people preparing the welcome home for him...with no salt added...
Last night's operating session had 5 people show up and no issues
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...
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Good morning, Chloe. A large coffee, please. Today is Sound Rails. It is a Puget Sound Operating session. Larry and I are helpers at a friend's layout. I will mostly be the dispatch helper. There will be 12 operators in our group from several states and Canada. Fun. Fun.
Barry, Happy Anniversary. Well it sounds good anyway.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Good morning .... Pecan roll with coffe please. I'll let Todd eat his hearly lunch.
Galaxy... It is upsetting to hear about animal crualty. I hope that guy gets the maximum penalty.
Barry .... You mean Audrey has been toerating you for 35 years? ! ... Remarkable! ... Happy Anniverary to both of you!
Here, the grass is cut because it looks better that way. Not because of some stupid ordinance.
Sue ... I hope it is a good operating session.
I posted this photo in WPF. I took a break from working on the city and made this foreground scene.
Good Morning Modelers:
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Hello ya'll...Diet Coke for me, laura
You won't be hearing from me till monday, going down state to a funeral for my great Aunt Jackie (I've never met her, but prayers for my Grandma are welcomed) then we will pick my sister(and her two toddlers) up from South Bend IN airport and come back home on sunday. I havn't seen my sister since Christmas of 2010 (she lives in South Carolina) so it should be a treat.
I'll take a bacon Cheeseburger and fries to go Laura...Thanks
See ya