Good Evening...
Well, it did turn out to be one of those days..friend of ours called and told us that his wife was ill and is now in hospital in serious condition..asking for prayers here... Tomorrow we will be heading up there to see how she is doing...
Tonights wonderful idea of getting some train time is kinda squelched as we are doing some other w**k around here...
Maybe tomorrow?
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/
Nice photo Terry. I have to get our "Sun room" interior finished before I can get down to the train room and get some work I want to do done. I'd really like to make enough progress this winter to have some basic scenery in place by spring. At this point, I am still laying track...
Been one of those days for me. Wife wanted the Fall outside decorations put up, so there went the morning. This afternoon, I went down to the shop to start cutting trim for the window extensions (6" walls in my part of the world - more insulation). Went to set up the big old table saw to do some ripping, cranked the blade up and thought "Hmm, that blade doesn't look right. Grabbed a square and checked only to find the 10 " blade is 1/4 inch out of wack over the length of the blade. By this time I'm looking at a major tearpdown to do the adjusting.
Not today, I've learned to give upt o when a day like today is happening.
Maybe tomorrw will be better. Still have to put the fire bird away for the winter but the rain has to quit so the top can dry before I put the car cover on it.
CDN Dennis
Modeling the HO scale something or other RR in the shadow of the Canadian Rockies Alberta, Canada
Terry: Layouts looking good.
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Top!!
Eat up,everyone!!
Terry in NW Wisconsin
Queenbogey715 is my Youtube channel
Hi, All!
42f, wind and drizzle. Yuck.
Yes, Garry, he leaves "shortly". Operational security, you know.
Thanks Curt, I'll pass that along.
No word on Cowboy Rob yet?
Picked up enough work to stay busy till this time next year, with calls still coming in! We've really been blessed lately. Lots of remodels and hoping to get a lakehome job, it looks very promising. Wouldn't start till August '13,perfect timing.
Worked on more pine trees this early am( couldn't sleep), probably do the same tonite.
Prayers for those who need'm.
Afternoon folks!
Chloe, just a decaf please...
Back from the Eye Doc. an hour ago and started to type this.... Several emails that had to be attended to and a phone call from the my sister later, I am back typing.
Seems I don't have pink eye at the moment just a sty forming. So no medications unless it gets worse. He wants me to keep doing the hot compresses to hasten the process along and get it to drain. It took 5 minutes to diagnose, and a half hour to chat about metal roofs and solar panels. he is interested in doing what I have been doing too. He just got a new metal roof on his house last week.
While the sun is still shining, I think I shall head outside and get a few things done needing to get done.
Later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Just checking in to say that I am still here, just have not felt like posting recently.
Samuel A. Kelly
I can draw pictures with my keyboard!
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What a crappy day I have had....
The wife had to go back to the hospital this morning with the same issue she had on the weekend ( thanks for the kind words from you guys back on Sunday also, sorry I Didn't have much time to sit down and respond ) She was also able to get into her doctor after we left there to see what he said and we hope to have it cleared up.
So I had to call work this morning and tell them in a brief message that I was at the hospital and that I couldn't make it in. So I call them a few minutes ago and told them and you know what there response was...
" We don't need you to come in anymore", they said I wont be required. I said "Why"?? and they said it was because I couldn't come in on Friday and that I couldn't come today ( Monday was a holiday )
I told them I needed Friday off and that I was at the hospital this morning. It was a emergency it wasnt like I was out on the golf course?? I have only been there a week but I don't know if I can do anything as far as report them to labor board? I should be disciplined for that.
Anybody have any tips on that.
And also ( not that I have extra money at the moment ) but the hobby shop I have been going to and spending thousands at for close to 10 years had a sale last week for 20% off that I couldn't make it too and ended. I emailed him ( the owner ) to see if I could still take advantage of it thinking that would be no problem seeing the money I have spent there over the years. I wanted a $15 woodland scenics tree set and was hoping he would take a little bit off for me. He replied to me and said nope sorry I cant do it, the sale is now over.
I'm a little angry about that, I have spent well at his store and thought he would extend a sale to me? Its not like im some guy off the street who bought one thing. I remember a few times over the years spending a few hundred bucks at a time. Maybe time to find a new shop or buy from the net ( I have only bought a few things online as I have supported him since 2002 ) I know its his rules on sales but isnt there any customer loyalty? I know I have shown loyalty to him...
alfadawg01This is my first post after re-discovering this forum after a 2 year absence.
howmusI have an appointment with the eye doctor in about 45 minutes. I have been getting a sty on the lower eyelid of my left eye, and it seems to have now become "pinkeye". He is seeing me over his lunch hour.
Good late-morning all,
Sunny and 59 here in the Gateway to the West. This is my first post after re-discovering this forum after a 2 year absence. I've got the day off today after my part time job went full time for a while. Work tomorrow and Thursday and then it's off to Cedar Rapids for a long weekend visiting my son. Hopefully there will be some trains to see but there is always something to try out the new camera on.
Lunch in about an hour or so....grilled ham and cheese anyone?
Bill
"Never try to teach a pig to sing. It wastes your time and annoys the pig"
Morning All,
Currently 50 with an expected high of 75 under mostly sunny skies.
I have another closing shift today, and then a meeting after the store closes, so I won't get home til around 11:00 or a bit after.
Wife is cotinuing to improve in spite of the care she is getting at this "hospital". I actually think it is more of a nursing home type thing than a hospital. She wants out and I STRONGLY urged her oncologist to get her moved.
So sorry to hear of Stein's passing. My prayers go out to his family.
Paul
Living in Fernley Nevada, about 30 miles east of Reno, also lived in Oregon and California, but born In Brooklyn NY and raised on Long Island NY
Mornin' everyone!
Zoe, I'll have a short stack of buckwheat pancakes w/ real maple syrup, a side order of bacon, and lots of dark roast coffee in a R&GV RR mug please.
At the moment it is 53°F with lots of brightness outside here in the Finger Lakes. Wheels are turning backwards at a good rate on the meter outside... This may be the best day this month so far for making electricity...
I too am saddened to hear that Stein has passed away. Way too young, I would say for such a helpful and great modeler!
I have an appointment with the eye doctor in about 45 minutes. I have been getting a sty on the lower eyelid of my left eye, and it seems to have now become "pinkeye". He is seeing me over his lunch hour.
Catch up to you all later!
Good Afternoon!
There seems to be a slight improvement today, but any attempt to get some sleep still failed. If I should not get any sleep in the upcoming night, I will go back to the good old Irish cure - hot uisge beatha!
I am still shocked by Stein´s passing. Unthinkable, that he won´t be around to guide a newbie through the jungle of track planning. I have learned so much from him.
My work on the two yet to finish modules has stopped for the moment. There are a few things I need to get before I can continue, but it´ll take a few more days before I dare to leave the house.
If you are interested in learning more about Stein, here is a link to his web page:
Stein´s Railroad Page
TTFN
Garry - I am going to see if I can find a deal on the Proto 1000 model at Timonium. If I cant find one, I'll get in touch with you ans see about taking that one off your hands. Tom
Tom
Pittsburgh, PA
Hello, everybody!
Ken .... I'm glad you are getting the medical attention you require. Praying you can heel soon.
Todd .... I should have thought of the corrugated stuff you mentioned because I have used it myself. Not recently. Here is a link to Walthers catalog for it.
http://www.walthers.com/exec/productinfo/200-801
PA Tom .... Funny you should mention the B&O RDC. I just received a group of HO trains, and it included an Athearn B&O RDC (rubber band drive). I'm not sure what to do with it because it does not fit in with my layout.
Jeff ... The rusty bridge photo should inspire somebody to weather a bridge on the layout.
Curt ... Say "Hi" to FLip and let him know we would like seeing him here.
There are several other MIA's, too.
Galaxy .... I'm having trouble getting started in the morning without your posts.
TSF ..... I think know is when your friend needs kindness and understanding. Sometimes a broken relationship can be very depressing. If I were you, I would let him know you care about him, and tell him to let you know what you can do.
Terry in the Badger State..... Good to see you. I like the BN photo. I think you said your son was being deployed or something like that last. If so, I hope he is doing fine.
Dennis .... I hope things go okay for you at you job. I would encourage you to stay with the railroad assuming you are getting credits for Railroad Retirement. It pays more than Social Security, and so far, Congress has not raided its trust fund as they did to SS.
Ulrich ... I hope you will be okay now.
Happy Model Railroading.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good MidMorning...
Welb..I better be heading off to do dis...have a good one!!!
Morning
Flo, Coffee Pleases.
I was sadden to hear about Steinjr's passing. He sure like to help with layout planning. He will be missed.
Went to bed early last night, guess around 8:00 PM. I was up today at 6:10 AM, way to early if you ask me. Have a little bit of a headache, think it is sines problems. Normally comes on when the weather changes.
Far as sleeping sitting up right Ulrich, I do that a lot. Far as Wolfhound Barking, I know that sound well.
Toe Front It looked pretty darn good yesterday. Wound is heal complete together. Will find out more this coming Thursday when I get to see the Good Surgeon.
See you all later.
Ken
I hate Rust
Oh boy... Top of page. That's okay, eat up. I think I will have a Western Omelet, home fries, bacon, white toast and a cup of decaf. Breakfast is on me. Tom
Brrrr... A little, no make that very, chilly this morning here in the Burgh. Temperature was in the low thirties with some areas below freezing. I am not ready for this and I haven't even come close to getting all the things on my "Summer List" done.
We went railfanning this past Sunday, but had to sit in the car. It was just too cold to break out the camp chairs and sit outside, which we both really enjoy. But we did see 7 trains in under 2 hours. Four of them were mixed freight which are more enjoyable than intermodals, etc. But don't get me wrong, I'll enjoy anything moving on the rails.
This past week I have been looking around the internet about Budd RDC cars. I was surprised to see that many ran in and about Pittsburgh on a regular schedule starting with the B&O and even including our local transit authority. It was a part of railroading history here that I was completely oblivious to. I will have to look for one at the train show in Timonium at the end of the month to add to my collection. I look forward to this show every year and have had my motel reservations since the beginning of October. I hope nothing comes up to prevent us going this year. That has happened a lot over the years. Last year, the wife fell down 3 steps and blew her leg and ankle apart and we had to cancel. I told her the other day that if she does something like that again this year, she will just have to lay there until I get home.
Hope everybody has a good week and stays safe and healthy. Tom
Good morning. It's 47° with 99% humidity. It'll be partly cloudy with a high of 78°.Cool outside this morning but still no heater required inside. Nothing special on the agenda today except to stay out of the cool air as much as possible.
Sir Madog The third night in a row with little to no sleep at all. The moment I leave an upright position I start to cough, barking like an Irish wolfhound. Ever tried sleeping in an upright position? No fun at all ...
The third night in a row with little to no sleep at all. The moment I leave an upright position I start to cough, barking like an Irish wolfhound. Ever tried sleeping in an upright position? No fun at all ...
I get that a lot. For me, it's post-nasal-drip, not a lung thing at all. You need something to dry up your nose. Here, I take Benadryl or Delsym - not sure what's available to you. A weird alternative is to sleep on your stomach, with a pillow under your chest and another under your forehead, with your face suspended between the two so you can breathe. The mucous doesn't drip on the back of your throat that way, so you don't cough.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Good Morning!!!
Coffee and a Denver omelet please. Thanks.
Garry- I’ll keep that in mind. What I recall is at my FLHS they had some, what appeared or as I recalled, metal corrugated sheet. I mean actual metal. Shiny and all. Looked awful thin and real but could have been plastic.
HOLY MOLY! This place is turnin into a Moderator hang out. Kinda like a cop bar. Just kiddin, just kiddin. Congrats Barry and thanks.
Actually thanks to all the folks who give their time to moderate these forums.
Brenda gave me two options on the floor of the shower yesterday morning.I should have known better, but I go to town to get the material. I came home, laid it out as she described, she came home for lunch and said….”why are you doing it that way? I don’t like that” I said because you said either way would be fine. She said well, now that she sees it, she wants it the other way. OH! Then she comes up with two other ways it could be and it would be alright. I said NO! I’ve gone this route countless times on this remodel, you saying either way whatever I want or like is fine and it’s up to me, and then after trip to town to get the stuff you say you don’t like and it’s back to town and return and re buy (deep inhale) and… I think you’re doing this on purpose. So I'm done. Through. Done. Tell me the way you want it, I’ll tell you why it won’t work until we come up with a way you like that will work. No more decisions on my part. I’m sorry, not really, but (and get this guys. This coming from a woman who just haaaad to have this tile shower even after I reminded her of why she didn’t like the fiberglass shower with the no slip floor, and the grout cleaning nightmare ceramic tile showers are) there is no way I can make the walls meet the floor without a grout line or seam. That’s not the way tile works. I told you that right from the git go. Yes folks that’s her whole thing. She doesn’t want to have to clean a grout line. All this to eliminate a grout line in a floor that is roughly 36”X36” comprised of 1” tile squares that she picked out and now is driving me crazy sending me back and forth into town with a pickup truck full of pieces “to try” and now return, JUST to eliminate one out of a gazillion grout lines because….and I quote….”I know what you’re gonna say but, I really am thinking of having to clean that grout line and I don’t want to if I don’t have to.”
Oh honey. You may know what I’m gonna say, but you have absolutely NOOOOO idea what I’m a wantin to say.
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
We are seeing a mix of sun and cloud today with little tiny sprinkles here and there...high of 55F expected...
Today is a busy one...have a friend who is having some issues with his project car, a 1957 Ford Vicky...need to see what the issue is..then off to see doctor about some new prescriptions..again...sigh...then off to diner down the street from here to meet the gang....then off to Wally World to find a new thing or two...we never know about these things...
Sad to hear about Steinjr's sudden death...much too young......condolences to his family...
Galaxy!!!! Where are you?!?!?!?
Have a good day!!
Good Morning! from Tipton IN.
It's Tuesday, October 9, 2012
Depot, New Castle IN
TIPTON IN
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good Morning!
Is it safe to come in? I heard rumours of pies being flung about ...
I am very much saddened by the news about Stein´s sudden death. He was a great guy, always helpful, yet demanding. His death means a big loss to the community. My condolences go out to his family.
Where is Galaxy? His absence makes me worry!
Y´ all have a good day!
blownout cylinder jeffrey-wimberly Heartland Division CB&QI bet you are done with pie throwing now. That's what I saw go flying by in the report forum!!!. I never threw any such pie!!!
jeffrey-wimberly Heartland Division CB&QI bet you are done with pie throwing now. That's what I saw go flying by in the report forum!!!.
Heartland Division CB&QI bet you are done with pie throwing now.
I never threw any such pie!!!
Don't toss cherry pies. They stain clothing. It is the pits. .
Evening guys
ANother busy day, but I did pick up some stuff for MRRing. Some styrene, some athearn mini-bulbs, and some weights. Gonna use the weights on the 6 cars I'm assembling, styrene is for some other way to do the F-unit fuel tanks, and the mini-bulbs are for beacons now that I found a resistor combo that works for them.
Tomorrow I'm gonna put the stuff back in my car, go to another appointment, then the trainclub. maybe I'll squeeze in some MR time. I've been thinking of pulling the sound decoder out of one of my stewart F chassis (i bought 2 with sound/dcc) and stick it in my P2K SD7. Might be a good idea for a temporary set-up. I just have to rig up some pilot pieces for them.
TSF, definately get him a reality check. The last GF that broke up with me, I just told her it's her loss.
Jeff and Barry, congrats on the jobs.
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.
Time for me to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow.
Hey guys. YIPE! Who threw that?
Jeff- Congrats on the job.
Well, this is interesting, I just found out a guy I know from grade school and high school broke up with his girlfriend and wants to die. Sorry but he's lucky I'm not near him because I'd slap him upside the head. Maybe it's just my four wheel cowboy logic, but no relationship's worth loosing a life over.
I'll be in the corner booth for a bit.
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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!