Howdy ...
Well, the weather has calmed down today. Winds were very powerful for several hours yesterday. Prayers for tornado victims and their families.
Bill T ... I enjoy your friendly greeting every morning along with my Elliots Diner coffee. I'd still like to see the Tipton depot in person some day.
Ken ... Glad the situation at work is resolved. Now, you may have fun working hopefully.
Ulrich .... Best wishes with your search. Also, your layout photos look great.
Cheers, everybody!
GARRY
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V8Vega Sunney Santa Ana winds make it warm 80 today, 85 Sun. 77 Tue. I am wearing shorts with the front door open and my dogs can run in and out. On TV here they have been having really discusting anti smoking comercials. I finally saw who pays for them. The Dept. of Health and Human Services, Thats you and me.
Sunney Santa Ana winds make it warm 80 today, 85 Sun. 77 Tue. I am wearing shorts with the front door open and my dogs can run in and out.
On TV here they have been having really discusting anti smoking comercials. I finally saw who pays for them. The Dept. of Health and Human Services, Thats you and me.
Yes and no... They are being funded out of Tobacco Settlement funds. True the funds *could* be used for anything else, but the pols have to throw some in the anti-smoking direction or face the wrath of those who are in the anti-smoking camp which includes some fair sized PACs.
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TMarsh Yup, Jeff has thrown a hankerin for an Airstream in Toddland ( of which I’m King) somewhere. I think it would look good all dulled up and sitting somewhere in the woods being used as a hou….wait. That sounds familiar.
Yup, Jeff has thrown a hankerin for an Airstream in Toddland ( of which I’m King) somewhere. I think it would look good all dulled up and sitting somewhere in the woods being used as a hou….wait. That sounds familiar.
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Jeff I always have wondered, being in the country do you keep a firearm in the trailer for protection? I know I would but, I live in Canada and are government treats us like babies and doesn't allow law abiding citizens to have a firearm in our homes let alone a concealed carry permit. I guess they would rather us become a victim then to defend ourselves if we have a intruder in the house, its sad but we see alot of home invasions around here, while people are in there homes.
Scary.....
Afternoon,
Well I got the ballasting complete and got the layout put back together (farm & new buisness area), did ground cover, and road work. I'm waiting on the needed turnouts to come in to redo the coaling tower area.
Todd- I don't know of any Menard's around here.
Ulrich- Nice pics of your modules.
Everybody take care.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
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Good looking farm scene Curt :)
Coffee refill, please.
Outstanding layout pics being posted in here.
Searched my old computer for those WA. steam train pics with no luck. Did find a smattering of B.N. photos taken behind where I lived in Auburn. Also from the Tacoma freight yard, but they were shot during overcast days and are not much to look at.
Rob
JeremyB Jeff I always have wondered, being in the country do you keep a firearm in the trailer for protection?
Jeff I always have wondered, being in the country do you keep a firearm in the trailer for protection?
Went to town earlier and got the rest of the groceries for the month and went by Autozone to get a starter button for the van. The ignition switch in the column is starting to give me some new fits when turned to the start position. So I'm going to do the same thing that was done on my old '68 Dodge and run a fused wire from the battery to the starter button (to be installed this weekend I hope) then a wire from the button to the starter relay. The start function of the ignition switch in the column will be rendered useless and hopefully won't cause a problem. That's enough about that.
Got the starter button installed just to the right of the steering column. Turn key to run, press the button and it fires right up. Perfect.
jeffrey-wimberly Got the starter button installed just to the right of the steering column. Turn key to run, press the button and it fires right up. Perfect.
When I was a kid my dad had an old Ford. When the ignation went bad the way he fixed was with a doorbell button. Never forget getting in the truck one afternoon and there with a couple of clamps sat the rectangular shape of the door bell button. Pump the gas a couple of times, push the button and away we went.
Good Afternoon.
Had a bunch of stuff to do this morning..namely clear driveway of neighbour's tree that fell on our'n front lawn this morning from all the winds we had today..then we had a piece of someone's front steel awning go fly past our house and slam into a car that was parked on the side of the road...it is just nuts out here..winds of 60mph and more...yikes!!!
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winds here in Hamilton are bad, how are they London way? have they calmed down a bit?
A little bit...not much though..we ended up getting gusts up to 80mph here in some areas around here.
really, hopefully no damage. I have see some small branches down here on my street but other then that nothing really.
Nuttin' wrong with that...many new cars today have push button starters...so you have just elevated your older van to a more "modern feel"!!!
Well scrubbed down the stove with Easy Off, replaced the tinfoil liners in the oven and stove top . Folded a load of laundry and have another one going. Did the dishes. Will run vaccuum soon as I get off here. Need to weed out my 'collection of papers" from last years flood...I was gonna save them, but don't think I will not necessary. If I really wanted mementos of it, there are a couple of books put out with pics and everything on it. I don't need to have mementos. SO i will trash them I think...TIme to get about some spring cleaning!!!
Now I hope I haven't/don't overdue it so I pay for it the next two days! Time will tell!
Should clean off the Xmas layout {it is still on the table as there really is no other place to put it}.
Whoa, nelly! I better not get TO ahead of myself! Or I WILL be in agony.
Had very high winds here and the electricity bounced a few times earlier, but winds have died down now. With the weather change came a migraine this AM, but the new med seems to have abated it fairly well, though now my head is starting to throb again.
Sloppy Joes tonight for dinner!!! YUM!!
Later
-G .
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After long and careful thought, they have convinced me. I have come to the conclusion that they are right. The aliens did it.
JeremyB winds here in Hamilton are bad, how are they London way? have they calmed down a bit?
Following instructions from fellow Diners, did the same with my pickup truck. Starts right up. Only problem is once it is warmed up, if I turn the engine off, it does not want to restart. I need a mechanic.
Been busy tearing out an old fence to make way for a small road. I'm beat.
Grilled burgers, please.
Good Evening, Chloe - I'll have the roast beef special, with the steamed asparagus, a side salad and mashed potatoes, and a glass of your best Finger Lakes wine, please. Thank you!
Nope, after seeing Ray's w**k, I definitely do NOT qualify to sit at the RC... Ray, that powerhouse of yours is coming along VERY well! Only problem is, those windows are so clean (and big) that you know you're gonna have to come up with an interior, right? I'd agree that you have lots of reasons/excuses for those downspouts NEEDING to be that oversized.
Oh, and I'd agree with you about the TV - I only get the over-the-air broadcast channels (and mostly just watch the news (and a few shows - like say, NCIS...)
Ken, good to hear your area dodged the nasty weather. Good also to hear that The Larry's doin's have begun to catch up with him. As Ray said, maybe some of *your* sales will be credited back to you, and help compensate a bit for any reduced overtime at your w**k.
Rob, it's good that you and your neighbors watch each other's back (so to speak) - one of the better things about living in the country.
Bill T. - I like that elevated tower photo that you posted. Got your PM, also.
Curt - how's the ballasting going? (Hmm, maybe I'd better wade through the rest of the posts to see if you put some photos up...) But as you said, quality ballasting time ought not to be wasted, eh? Hey, were those photos you posted of that area you just re-did the curves on? If so, you w**k FAST!
Todd, our new Menard's will be about 2-3 blocks down the street from the Lowe's (and that's just because there are several car dealerships on that street between 'em, so there wouldn't be much room for the Menard's any closer. Good to hear about the strengths (pricing-wise) of each place, too. Thanks! I see you've caught the Airstream fever too, eh? Oh, and glad to hear that Brenda's not letting you get too bored there...
Inch/Mike, I figured there was no way that you'd stop sittin' for your kids/grandkids. Sorry to hear about J-Bird - when did they diagnose her with the R.A.? (Must've been one of those times when I was out for a while from the Diner, I guess) Yep, Grand-dads sometimes do tend to say things a bit un-P.C...
Ulrich - good to see you had some MRR time there - and thank you for posting that pic of your bracket, as I have need to build such a device for my layout modules, too! Haven't heard as much about Europe's weather lately on our news; have you been having more moderate or calmer weather? Your layout's looking good there!
Galaxy, no overdoing there - as you said, you might wind up paying for it (the next couple of days, even)! Sounds like you already have done a pretty goodly amount (to me, at least).
Jeff, does that fridge/freezer outside of your door w**k, or is it just for general storage? I was just wondering, since it was outside. I've seen some like that on farms where they were outside (with a padlock, though).
I did get some structures painted (my) 'brick red') to touch up some new corners and sections. They're drying at home now. I had that big (Walthers modular design) transfer warehouse come apart (have been trying to get the pieces lined up and add the cornice pieces glued on, then glue the pilaster columns over the wall piece joints so they line up better than last time I tried assembling THAT building....
I'll be at the window booth, polishing off my for now. (Yum!)
Blessings and prayers,
Jim in Cape G.
Evenin' folks!
Flo, just a dozen hot Buffalo wings, chips, celery sticks w/ blue cheese dressing, and root beer for me. I'll go sit at the Rivet Counter for a bit.....
Jim, (thanks BTW!) I have to keep the windows nice and clean as people need to be able to see what is inside. You must have missed me posting this which is on the main floor (2nd. floor actually) of the plant:
I went to meet and visit the gentleman who is going to have his On30 layout open for the April NMRA Division Meet.... All I can say is WOW! He has about 2000 square feet of layout set up for operations. It is in 1919 (give or take a few years) and is beautifully sceniced and laid out. He still has a lot of scenery to do, but it is well on its way at this point. My division is going to love this one! I'm hoping he will decide to stay in the NMRA after his 6 month Railpass runs out.
I better get moving if I am going to even check to see if I have a railroad down cellar today...
Catch you all a bit later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
JimRCGMO Jeff, does that fridge/freezer outside of your door w**k, or is it just for general storage? I was just wondering, since it was outside. I've seen some like that on farms where they were outside (with a padlock, though).
Evening Fellow Dinners!
Flo Beer Please.
Ulrich Layout pictures looks darn good!
Curt The last pictures look great! You added more hills to the layout?
Well Today Stunk! Just made $6.35 in commission?
Well I post more Sunday after work.
Ken
I hate Rust
jeffrey-wimberly JimRCGMO: Jeff, does that fridge/freezer outside of your door w**k, or is it just for general storage? I was just wondering, since it was outside. I've seen some like that on farms where they were outside (with a padlock, though). Nah. It doesn't work. I just use it to store some old computer cases and power supplies. When it was working it was at the fire station. On enight a fire truck backed into it and it never worked again. I brought it home to keep stuff in.
JimRCGMO: Jeff, does that fridge/freezer outside of your door w**k, or is it just for general storage? I was just wondering, since it was outside. I've seen some like that on farms where they were outside (with a padlock, though).
Aw, shucks. And I thought that was where you kept the 'shine and roadkill!
Are you sure it's not a "kegerator"?
galaxy Aw, shucks. And I thought that was where you kept the 'shine and roadkill! Are you sure it's not a "kegerator"?
Went to my parents place for dinner. My father and I finished off the General Sherman's Breakfast and some pizza. Also had fresh green onions and hot homemade cornbread. No work on the layout today.
Evening All,
Back from the club. The AC was not working so it was pretty darn warm since it got up to 89 F today. I think summer is going to be brutal this year. I w**k tomorrow 5PM-1AM (I can't wait).
Cape Jim- Yep, the business section is all new. Did it all today after ballasting. The Farm was just put back after ballasting.
Ken- No the last new hills that I did was when I reworked the back outer loop elevating it about a month ago.
Everybody have a good night.
Time for me to call it a night. I didn't get any sleep last night so I'm dead tired. See y'all tomorrow.
jeffrey-wimberly Wouldn't do me much good if it was. I can count the numbers of beers I drink in a month on one hand.
Wouldn't do me much good if it was. I can count the numbers of beers I drink in a month on one hand.
Eh? I could count the number of beers I had in the past 40 years on one hand, and tied behind my back at that! Now Diet Pepsi (or Diet Dr. Pepper when I can get it) is a different matter entirely. I drink about 5 gallons of that stuff a week. I know this because I am the one who has to refill the Pepsi machine. Each weekend I decant 24 bottles to put in my fridge, and that empties one five gallon tank.
Good Morning! from Tipton IN.
TIPTON
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Mornin, yes Janie a irish coffee, double the irish please, cold out, feels like winters back for a day or two
JIM CG,,,, Jbirds was diagnosed JRA when she was 5, she’s 7 now. She’d been having some problem for awhile. Part of the cause [they think] was her broken RT leg. a week after she turned 1. Most the time she does good, but like G-pa, she has bad days. We found a good doctor for her in Mattoon, but he died suddenly 5-6 week ago. She starts going to a new one at Riley’s in Indy this month.
Best gets moving n try for some more sleep, got up bout 2 wide awake. Think I’ll try for some more shuteye.
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GOOD MORNING!!!
Today is Sunday, March 4th, 2012!!!
March is blowing in like a Lion, it should go out like a lamb!!!!
So we should have a mild spring coming up!!!
Good Morning,
V8, I’ve been watching the Hi-speed rail progress for a while now. It looks like they want to use Chicago as the hub and expand outward. It will be interesting to see how this will affect the bridges in my area of responsibility. I think the railroads are supporting it because they will be allowed to run hi-speed freight as well.
Curt, your layout looks great. I need to invite you up here to get me moving, LOL.
Ulrich, the layout looks great!
Thoughts and prayers to those suffering from the high winds/tornados to the south, we only had 50-60Kts winds and very little problems.
I’m heading to Erie, PA this morning for what my friends describe as a: “garage sale train show”. I’m not looking for rolling stock, I will keep saying this the entire drive then I will come home with half a dozen 40’ box cars, LOL.
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