Good Morning All,
Curt, I ‘m glad things are looking better for your friend’s mother. Nice addition to your layout!
Planning a trip to Salt Ste Marie (SOO), MI in June for work, I’ll have to take the camera and see if I can get any Iron ore train pictures.
Taking the afternoon off to catch the Indians game….
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Good morning, Diners. Sorry that I missed Jeffrey's homemade chicken soup. Sounds good. Maybe I will have some for breakfast.
Curt, Can't wait to see your addition. Thanks for sharing the photos. It will be great for your operations to have a RH.
Later, Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Good Morning
We are partly cloudy this morning..40% chance of showers early this morning...high of 46F expected...
We are going to see a bit of a freeze thaw cycle thing over the next few days..lows around 28F..highs around 50F...yay
mmmmm..reading about Atlas forums closing....well, no great loss there..could not log back in for some time now anyway there...
Going to get some scratchbuilding supplies today from LHS as well as new flex track...he seems to have little problem getting track in...although it has started me thinking about hand laying track again...
Ulrich: I've been on some meds recently for my depression ..it has helped me a lot...
Have a good day everyone!!
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Good Morning!!! Coffee and one of them king size cinnamon rolls please. Ummmm, caramel icing thank you.
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind between 10 and 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.
Curt- Personally for a layout my size, I think 14ga solid house wire is a bit of an overkill myself. But, I had some left over from when I wired the room so… I’ll keep it up. My previous layout was bigger, well physically it wasn’t, but track wise it was and that’s what matters here, and I used 18ga and it was just fine. Shoot that thing had more scrap wires cabbaged in there it was a no save anything job when it was dismantled. Wire wise that is.
Vincent- I agree with Dave. Except that I would agree with your Lab guess though like him I’m not sure. Just looks like one to me. Mixed breeds are overall best hassle free types. Fewer health problems and usually get the best of both breeds. Sometimes you will get a rock, but often not. As for the hyperness. If she does have Lab in her and it is enough. Hang on for a long puppyhood they mature slower than most. Instead of the usual 12 to 18 months…..try 3 years for ours. Well, almost. We didn’t actually mark the calendar. They are fantastic dogs though as are German Shepards. And no she did not calm down when she became an it. Once she healed up and felt better...vaaaarrroooooom!!! She was off and runnin.
Why is it whenever there is anything shutting down or closing having anything to do with Model Railroading at all, some expert or several, are right there to sing doom and gloom for the ending of Model Railroading. They blame Walmart and the big chain discount stores for the close of the mom and pop grocery and retail stores, but never called for the end of groceries or food all together. Applebee’s and McDonald’s may have a little something to do with the small family run diners and restaurants dwindling away, but no one calls for no more restaurants. Yah know, Packard Bell got swallowed up so hang on to your hats......spells the end for computers. Sad. I remember them well. Actually, all levity aside, that may not be too far fetched considering what people are doing with their phones now. Quick! all You entrepaneurs (or however you spell it) here’s the future……(looks around room and leans forward speaking softer)….Bigger pockets.
Besides, I’ve never read where the Mayan’s said anything at all about MRing.
Ya’ll have a good 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 Morning Modelers!
It's 54F with a bit of clouds today and we should stay out of the 80's today which is nice. I saw yesterday that Atlas RR is shutting down their forums for good so we might be seeing new members here in the coming days / weeks; please help me Welcome them. If you have friends from there please given them a shout and have them come over here...
Darren (BLHS & CRRM Lifetime Member)
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Good Morning All...Its a great morning here 61 and sunny...I'll have coffee and toast please..Thank You..got a coal drag running on the I&S and a SW 8 in IC paint doing some laps on the IC...
Ulrich...Keep your head up..Great to hear from you..
You all have a good one...Jerry
Mornin' everyone!
Zoe, I'll have a big bowl of the Certified Organic Raisin Bran cereal, and a cup of dark roast coffee in a FGLK Mug please.
Currently 54°F outside the door here in the Finger Lakes. Sun is even shining. This afternoon is calling for rain though. I have an Allergy Recheck this afternoon so I think I will get outside and cut down a hedge by the side of the house before lunch and then shower and get ready for the appt. The hedge is getting too high and has filled in the spaced between it and the house. One of those "every time it gets trimmed it is a half inch bigger than the last time" sort of things. Neighbor across the street used to own a landscaping business (now does that for the schools) said I can cut it back and it will sprout and grow. So that is what I plan to do. The city has Spring yard waste pick up next week so I need to get it done.
Packer, looks like you have a great shepherd mix there! Thye are very much the type of dogs you see available at the shelters saying, "needs room to run"! That said they tend to be very sweet and loving dogs, and if she is well trained will be a good and faithful pet! I have a big warm spot in my heart for German Shepherds......
Ulrich, so good to see you here this morning! We are all pulling for you and hope you get better ASAP.
Best get moving!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Good morning. The family is starting to get back together. My wife arrived from Florence, Italy last night. She was tired after a long flight next to "the biggest high school kid I've ever seen." Her flight was packed, largely thanks to returning school vacation kids. But, it was on time, even a few minutes early, and there were no problems or long lines with Customs. Leaving Italy, though, she had a hard time because her passport says "Penelope" while her license says "Penny." Hopefully, when our daughter comes back they won't care that one is Anne and the other is Annie.
Ulrich, hang in there. My wife suffered very similar symptoms quite a few years back. Part of it was an extreme reaction to steroids, which they gave her for a respiratory problem, and then they compounded the problem with medications that only made it worse. Eventually, she was put on a pediatric dose of Zoloft, which helps to regulate Serotonin. She has been fine ever since, although I always have her double up on her dose when she's about to do something stressful, like visiting her mother.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Sir Madog Good Morning, just a short visit to say I am still around, alive, but not really kicking. I am caught by a deep down depression, resulting in panic attacks and a loss of energy. I can´t leave the house without my heart starting to race, causing dizzy spells after a little while. No MRRing or anything else at the moment. There is little hope for a recovery in the foreseeable future. Blessings to you all!
Good Morning,
just a short visit to say I am still around, alive, but not really kicking. I am caught by a deep down depression, resulting in panic attacks and a loss of energy. I can´t leave the house without my heart starting to race, causing dizzy spells after a little while.
No MRRing or anything else at the moment. There is little hope for a recovery in the foreseeable future.
Blessings to you all!
Ulrich, my wife has gone through the same thing. (Might say she's still going through it... it's not the kind of thing that completely goes away.) All I can say is, keep plugging. Go out on the porch for a bit, until you have to go inside. Then try it down by the front walk for a while. Slow and steady wins the race.
I know there's no easy solution to problems like this, but you have people here who support you, and I presume friends in the "real world" too. Don't lose touch with them, or with us. People care.
And model railroading is probably just the prescription for this. When you feel down, you have to divert your attention from it with an absorbing activity so you don't just sit and brood. If you can't handle modeling, just read a magazine and make mental plans for future projects.
Keep your chin up! Things will look better for you soon!
--Steven Ottesotte@kalmbach.com
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
Morning!
Flo, Coffee please.
Glad to see Ulrich dropped by! Sorry you not feeling better.
Sure hope today at work goes better than the last 2 days. I don't mind being busy at night, but the last two nights with problem customers. Now, when I say problem customer, I don't mean mad customers. They just had problems I had to try to solve.
Well, I have some test to take for work. I rather do them at the house than work. Hard to learn when you are answering the phone and waiting on customers!
See you all later, Ken
I hate Rust
Ulrich - Hang in there buddy! I have gotten hit with the "PINK SLIP" twice in the last 10 years and it hit me hard both times. Things will turn around but don't dwell on the bad, just look forward and tap on every friends door you have and reach out. True friends are the ones ready to help in anyway they can.
Just got back from the college, and finished up some last minute stuff for one of my classes. As for the rest of the day, IDK what I'm gonna do.
Regarding the atlas forum closing, I was thinking of signing up. Oh well.
Dave, I've been trying to house train her and get her to stop chewing on stuff for about a month or so now. She's gotten alot better about do her buisness outside, but still relapses occasionally. Chewing on stuff might be a phase. She has chew toys, but she has a penchant for my mom's shoes. I'm wondering it getting her around 5 months was a bit too late.
Ulrich, Good to see you. Too bad your having issues. Keep your chin up and you'll get through it.
Todd, So I may have to deal with the hyperness for a while yet? I've always joked with my brother about a doggy slow pill (he wants to be a biochemist, not a baseball or a football player like most people think he could be) may it's something to look into for him
Ray, She does run a lot. My other dog (a lab, sharpei, border collie, and chow mix) used to be hyper before we got the puppy. Now the other dog is a bit worn out. She is extermly loving, she'll run up to anyone and start licking right away. I had another german shepard about 10 years ago, and she was an extremly well-behaved dog, and as a result I've always wanted to get another one. I choose this puppy because some of her behavior was similar to the other german shepard.
On the subject of my puppy (Delilah, my sister chose the name. I wanted to call her Eva or Dutchess): She did something that I totally did not expect from any dog. A neighbors dog got into the yard through the garage (I was putting stuff on my brother's car for him and had both door open for ventilation) and was rough housing with my older dog (Abby). Delilah was put outside by someone, and she comes flying at this other dog that's roughly twice her size. The other dog turns tail and runs (with it's tail between his legs) and Delilah chases. I was about to go after her figuring they were gonna have a fight or something, but then she came back. I was pretty stunned that she chased another dog away then came right back (Kind of like the guy in that "Bband of Brothers", Ken should know what I'm talking about). What was funny was when she got back she just sat at my feet with a "what?" expression. Maybe she will be another great dog.
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.
Italian Roast coffee in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please.
***Ulrich, let me second what "Steven Otte" posted earlier. Perhaps you might re-read his advice. Wish I could be of more help.
***Ken, really like your layout pic. Excellent scene.
After 1:00pm here and still haven't made it down to the barnyard. Slow getting going today after a physically active day yesterday.
Have a good one y'all!
Rob
Well, I got to go in early to work!
Don't answer the phone before work!
Glad you folks are enjoying the layout photos.
cudaken Don't answer the phone before work! Glad you folks are enjoying the layout photos.
I don't answer the phone at all. I let the machine get it, and listen in if they leave a message. Otherwise, I'm likely to end up talking to one of my wife's Garden Club friends who has saved the next 10 minutes for this call, and by George, she's not going to let the fact that the person she called isn't home get in her way of talking the entire time.
On a brighter note, I am enjoying the layout photos. I liked the F-unit a lot, too.
Packer Jeffrey, Thanks. I'm not 100% certain what you mean by your second sentence, but I still have those cars you were intrested in. It wouldn't be much trouble to bump them into the next batch of cars I weather. I think the MNS is Dan Patch lines, and not the newer progressive rail which has a similar sceme.
Jeffrey, Thanks. I'm not 100% certain what you mean by your second sentence, but I still have those cars you were intrested in. It wouldn't be much trouble to bump them into the next batch of cars I weather. I think the MNS is Dan Patch lines, and not the newer progressive rail which has a similar sceme.
I simply meant that some day I may be able to get one of them then I can see your current work close up. Right now I can't afford to get anything with gasoline prices eating me alive. Those old Dodge Sportsman vans aren't noted for high gas mileage. It probably gets twelve miles to a gallon on a good day.
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Afternoon folks!
Chloe, I'll have a cup of hot chocolate to tide me over to dinner.
Went to my Dr's. Appointment (allergist) this afternoon, everything checks out OK. Blood pressure was great, ears were fine, lungs are still working OK...... etc. Got home and finished splitting two small chunks of wood I found a nice active carpenter ant colony in yesterday (It got sprayed well with wasp spray - all I have), then got the lawn mower out. Doing THAT immediately made it start to rain..... Guess the lawn will have to wait a couple more days.
Now I'm heading down cellar to the train room!
Later!
Good Afternoon
It has been a rainy day here...all day...
I actually got a chance to get to the train room for a few hours to run some trains..only to find out I need to defur my layout...
Good, whatever you want to call this time of day.
Well, we were without internet for a whole day and almost without cable TV. I mentioned that next month we downgrade cabel TV to 22 channels and regular internet form the higher HD channels and regular 'net service special we are on when it expires next month. WELL, the cable company shut of fhte cable TV yesterday evening aobut this time of night!!! WE called them and registered a complaint that the downgrade wasn;t until the 15 OF NEXT MONTH! SO they sent a tech back out to reinstall the TV and he knocked out the internet!!! so last night they, in a service call, tried this and that and finally MOH said SEND A TECH OUT TO FIX IT....YOU broke it, YOU fix it!!!
SO, long story short, the tech came out and reinstalled a new connector end on the 'net box, then went up the pole to seewhat the numskull did yesterday and finally got it fixed. WE should call them up and ask for 1 day's credit for the day we were without 'net. I hope they make a phone call to ask our rating on service of the complaint.
So, I did a few chores while recovering from yesterday's shopping trip and waited patiently by the phone for the tech from TIme Warner Cable to call to say on his way. FInally at abut 2pm he was.
Ulrich...You know I am on meds for Bi polar disorder/depression//anxiety disorder. I DO hope you will seek out means to get such meds to aid you in recovery. They are meds you just can't take only once till feeling better, but perhaps have to take for teh rest of your life. During winter months I never go outside except to grocery shop or to DR.s office, I hibernate within the safety of my four walls of home. I would sometimes not even get out of bed..not even to use the facilities,,i'd hold it all in and not eat. I do tend to emerge this time of year, and do OK during summer months. Perhaps you can seek such attention for yourself...it can make the difference in your health. My meds make me stable, nothing more. At least I can function and not be so reclusive {not go outside}. I used to not do anything in winter and would have major highs {manic} and lows {depressive} like a roller coaster, Now I am relatively on an even keel. We are pulling for you.
Well, I have thoroughly bored you all to tears by now i am sure...so I rest on my laurels now.
Here I sit fat, dumb, and happy to have 'net again...
-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.
Jeeze. Jerry did you find that in a dumpster?????????????? LOL.
To all that post pictures- THANKYOU!!!!!
Prayers and Blessings.
Flip
Good afternoon. It's 83 here and partly sunny.I went to pick my mother up for her doctor appointment this morning. Naturally there were problems. She couldn't find her wallet that has all her medical cards in it. The last time she came home from the hospital my father had it and he can't remember what he did with it. I looked for it from one end of the house to the other (that's a LOT of house to search) and couldn't find it. I did everything just short of turning the house upside down and shaking it out. I even went out and searched the car on the off chance it was left there. No success. She had to do without the cards. They have all that on file at the docs office anyway. We had to make a stop on the way to the docs office to drop the smaller of the two poodles at the groomers. She was getting badly overheated last night due to her fur being too thick. So she's getting a 'puppy cut' so she'll stay cool. She had to be wrapped in a damp towel last night to get her cooled down. Got to the docs office and got my mother in to be seen without a problem. They did whatever they had to do and we left. I went by Churches Chicken and got her a couple of tender strips and a biscuit for lunch then took her home. My father was home from work by that time so I let him know to call the groomer to see when the dog was ready. He's probably picked her up by now. A little while later I drove my van into town in search of a gas station that didn't want the house, the first born and all future earnings. I had $20 to use to get some gas. I found a small place I sometimes go to that had it for $3.69 a gallon. I spent $16 on that then went by the Wal-Mart deli and got a roast beef and cheddar French loaf sandwich for a late lunch when I got home. Since then I've been watching some TV, checking out some forums I usually go to and generally taking it easy. After all the activity this morning my foot is trying it's best to make me miserable. So far it's succeeding magnificently. No work on the layout today.
Evening All,
Had pork chops for supper tonight. Flo can I have a cup of Decaf please.
I strung the buss wires under the new addition and joined it to the existing loop. I turned on power and everything powered up so it should be fine. I put 2 more legs on the addition. For some reason I am always afraid the layout is going to collapse without enough legs and I tend to over do it. I also put a carriage bolt through each leg to the frame. I also painted the 2 extra legs. The TT should arrive tomorrow.
Ulrich- I am really sorry you are not doing well. As several other people have said, you have friends here so please don't shut us out.
Ken- I like the photo of the GP/SD?something.
Jeff- I like the photo of the reefer.
Here are some more photos from the museum.
Everyone take care and prayers for those in need.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j372/curtwbb/
Good Evening...
Well, I now have a band that is now going to do some live performances in a week and a bit. Hopefully a video will crop up on youtube about said performance..if anyone is brave enough to listen to some space rock improv.....
Tonight I actually got some time to run some trains and I actually did have to clean some tracks of fur but not as much as I feared before
As for American Standard Poodles..any we ever had were very quiet dogs...very loving indeed.
Curt: Neat photos! That robin's egg blue and white unit just gave me an idea for an F unit here...
Have a good evening people!
Steven .... It was good of you to stop in and encourage Ulrich. Ulrich is one of the most likable guys in the forum, and I'm sorry he is going through this. I agree model railroading is good therapy. I have taken many "sanity breaks" with model railroading to get away from tough times. Blessings to Mrs. Otte, too. I hope she will be okay.
Ulrich .... Thanks for visiting the Diner. We all care about you. I have a suggestion. You have some great model railroad talents, and you have posted some outstanding pictures in the forum. I suggest you work with Steven to get a picture in trackside photos. He can work with you to get a quality image. I think other model railroaders can be inspired with your skills. Your N scale modular system is interesting. ... Meanwhile feel free to email me if you like. Keep visiting the diner every day if you can. Blessings to you and Petra.
Curt ... I recall Grand Trunk handling the Ringling circus train in Michigan.
Ken ... I like the pix of the SD7 and the F7.
On the layout, my new building is done, but surrounding scenery and details are not done. This is a food and beverage wholesale company that will receive reefer loads. I'll try to get a "work in progress" photo in weekend photo fun.
Looks like we will be headed to Nashville, TN to see the "outlaws" tomorrow after noon.
Happy model railroading
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good Evening Diners
A cool day here but it was sunny. I got the last of the yard cleanup done yesterday as I took the afternoon off so the pond is now up and running the earliest ever.
Ulrich, remember, although we are far away, we're all pulling for you.
Vincent, from your photo the head of your dog looks lab to me especially through the muzzle and the ears certainly do. As far a chewing goes, I assume she about 9 months and may be still teething. We used Orka chews for our present dog, and found them great as he would just seek that out rather than a chair leg. While he is small he is a terrier and they have very large teeth for a small dog. Anyway it is a question of showing her what you prefer her to chew and if you have established yourself as leader of the pack it shouldn't be too difficult. As far as the incident goes of her chasing off another dog, I'm not surprised as dogs are territorial and if they find one that doesn't belong they will run them off. It isn't being aggresive, it is just showing the other dog that this is their place and they are number one. My wife has done a lot of research on dog behaviour and we have very good friends who are dog breeders. If you aren't sure if you are leader of the pack, just make sure that you go out the door before her and if she waits for you to go first, then you are leader.
Mr. Beasley, welcome home. You do have my sympathy though as I always find coming home from a trip depressing, especially the actual opening of the door and putting your baggage down. It's over!!! sob, sob.
Well no RR progress to report here. I must get back at the N scale and install those ground throws but just can't seem to get motivated. I haven't done a thing for probably 6 weeks. I have been running the HO though. April has been passenger train month on the Mortimer sub. This week is the finale for passenger, with the U-2-g Northern having the honors. Next month it will be back to lowly freight.
Hope everyone is well or soon will be,
CN Charlie
Evenin' folks!
Janie, just a decaf for me right now. I'll be in the back near the stove.
Still trying to find a few people to come and help me when the Scouts from Troop 1 show up next Tuesday. I think I have a Scout from a troop I did the merit badge with last fall and his dad coming to help... The Scout is already doing some excellent work in "n" scale and would love to come over and run a train for me. his dad works with computers and i would put him doing the Amtrack requirements. Probably can get most everything else I want to do done with the parents and leaders of the troop...... I hope! I will have the Timesaver out and running for them also.
Got another 5 foot of track laid today and worked on the Oak board that will become one of the 3 staging areas. Just need to Varnish the board and wait to get some homabed before permanently installing it behind the heater. I am now about 2 and a half years behind where I intended to be with the layout..... Need to get back building structures toward the AP Certificate. That will happen as soon as I get done with the Troop visit.
Ulrich, it was good to see you here in the diner again. We have been missing you!
Have a great night everyone! Prayers for all in need...
Evening guys. Just dropping in before I hit the sleeper hay. (I think a hotel of old sleeper cars would be kinda cool)
Ken, Love the SD9 (maybe a 7, I forgot what the spotting features were)
Jeff, I know what you mean about gas prices. I probably shouldn't complain too much since I chose to buy a Mustang GT (5.0 V8) instead of keeping with a 4-cylinder model. Mileage can be similar, but the V8 isn't as good if sitting in traffic a lot (and I have to get premium).
Curt, Are they going to restore that FP7? They look to have done a decent job on the RS3
Time for me to call it a night. I have no idea what I'll be doing tomorrow. See y'all tomorrow.
Yep..doing pretty much the same thing here...good night Jeff..
Ulrich
I understand what you are feeling having been in a similar situation myself off and on for many years, although I think your depression is running somewhat deeper than mine did. Fortunately proper medication is keeping me in good spirits these days. I hope you can find similar support, medicinal or otherwise.
I am not going to advise you on how to cheer up because I know full well that it doesn't work that way. In fact, I suspect that it took some considerable effort just to post on the thread. I hope you can see that you have many many friends here and that we all wish you the very best.
Hang in there dude! Your modeling skills are truly exceptional!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!