Good Lunchtime, Zoe - I'll have a the lunch special, open face, and a Rio Grande mug for my RBF please. Thanks!
Galaxy, I tend to think of Charlie Brown when I see various forms of "Aaaaaarrrrgh!" (He's usually saying that right after something to do with his ball team...)
Jeff, you're absolutely right about making room for a layout. I have mine smack dab in the middle of my living room (which makes getting around it to a file cabinet back in a corner a wee bit awkward at times).
It was another cool morning today, s'posed to reach mid-70's (F) today, so not bad.
Sue, I don't know that I've seen a prototype Shay in motion at normal running speeds (which admittedly, are slower than other locos), so not sure how 'easy' showing the rods (in motion) will be for Larry. That was just my curiousity talking as far as hoping for a side view. Larry probably can pull it off, though, based on that pic of his painting that you posted.
Ken, best wishes on Sue being able to get the stress test done (and on satisfactory results to that!).
Lee, I figure that when somebody uses the term 'double-dipping', they're just jealous ('cause they aren't...). You've already finished one career; now you're on your second one, eh?
Curt, maybe we should have Lee send you some of his 'freezing' weather to cool you down. Lots of juices and fluids, right? Take care of yourself there.
Has (Broadway) Lion been by the Diner lately? Didn't think I'd seen him here in a while.
Paul, how has your wife been holding up with the hospital (and their food...)?
Garry, enjoy your reunion next week!
Sam, you're extra-talkative today...
Ray, how's that with your internet connection? Will you have your own satellite to hook in, or what? (Got me curious)
I was about to stop by the Diner earlier (breakfast time) this morning, but then things got busy, then hectic, at w**k. Now I got away for lunch. Hopefully, the rest of the day will allow me to get the paperw**k done.
Blessings and prayers,
Jim in Cape G.