Ulrich: Good luck getting your parents situation taken care of.
Ken: Good luck on the job hunt. I know how that old song goes.
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
Morning
Flo, Diet Dew to go.
Well I started the job hunt today and there is not a lot out there right now. But I will keep looking!
Going to run the trains a little before I head to work.
Ken
I hate Rust
I wish you the best Ulrich, hang in there.
might not go to class today, will go to the bank, the store, and the LHS. I didn't grab that fourth box of track I need for wide curves, speaking of class I'd better register for my next quarter class Anthropology! yay! I enjoyed social problems which was taught by the same professor.
Hey Jeff, just out of curiosity Have you ever heard of the Honey Island Monster?
SP&S modeler, 1960's give or take a decade or two for some equipment.
http://www.youtube.com/user/SGTDUPREY?feature=guide
Gary DuPrey
N scale model railroader
Good Afternoon!
My hopes, that my parents are fine, are not being fulfilled. They are completely unhappy where they are and I do understand them. I will have to move them again. We found a place close by, which is much, much better - more room, nicer place, friendlier people. It´s a 25 minute drive away from our place - not 2 hours as right now. I hope my parents make the right decision tonight!
There has to be an end to this soon - my heat is giving me more than just warning signals.
Have a good one!
Morning All,
Currently 27 with an expected high of 41 under sunny skies.
Well today is another closng shift, so maybe I will get some more ground cover on the layout before heading out to work.
Prayers to all in need.
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
Good Morning !!!
Lots of activity around here this morning. Graders clearing the sn*w off the front street right down to the pavement and plowing it to our side of the street. It's actually more ice than the white fluffy stuff so the windrow along the sidewalk is these big chunks of ice.
Got a bobcat coming in this morning to load up the windrow in front of the house big enough to park in and haul it away. There goes $110 to get that done but there is no way I can shovel it by hand .
Other than that it's wash all the cupboards down with TSP to get rid of the stuff off them in prep for painting.
That and go get the 2 LH turnouts I need to finish the staging yard.
Nice a sunny right now and 32F. Spring is just around the corner in .... April.
Have a good one today one and all.
Dennis
CDN Dennis
Modeling the HO scale something or other RR in the shadow of the Canadian Rockies Alberta, Canada
Mornin' everyone!
Zoe, I'll have the breakfast buffet this morning and a cup or three of the Kona Dark Roast coffee to celebrate our second to last day here in Howareyah...
There are shadows outside.....! Yep the big yellow thing is breaking through the Finger Lakes cloudiness for a moment or two. Today should put the total yield for the month over 170 Kwhs from the panels for the month making it the second highest month for production yet. Now a few more months from now this months output should be considered small, or so I hope.
Just got a call from my son. His day off from w*rk... He just got a project he has been working on finished and installed on the shelf of the window in his bedroom. He built a solar heater from stuff he had laying around the house, a small computer fan, and a solar panel he bought. It consists of a plywood box painted black in the inside, 3 foil hoses painted black, and the fan unit, all covered over with a plexiglass sheet to seal the unit. He called to say it was putting out 90°F heat in the hazy sunshine we have today. He has inherited some of the Fox (his mother's side) love of building stuff just for fun to see what it will do. His Uncle once built a working wood powered lawn mower. His Grandfather built full sized airplanes in the basement of his house (Had the plans for and once built a Piper Cub from scratch down there). He comes by it naturally.
Jeffrey, what I do is ignore the phone when it rings (most of the time anyway).
Best get to doing some things around here.
Later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Plans of LION do not need telephone to be put on hold.
LION has so much running through his furry little head that no idea is there long enough to stain the floor.
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Good morning. It's 43° with 68% humidity. The high will be 60°.Woke up this morning and felt like I'd been dipped in ink and dropped in a coal mine. The room was absolutely pitch black. The power was out so I had to turn on the little emergency light on the wall at the head of my bed. Now that I had some light I could see to turn on the electric lantern and light the room. By my pocket watch it was 3:15. The power came back on at 5:02. I checked the DVR and it indicated a stopped recording at 2:10. The cause of this? The weather guesser was wrong again. The report said the bad weather was over with last night. If by bad weather they meant rain they were right. But the bad weather was far from over with. Along about 1:00 am we got the biggest wind storm so far this year and it was still howling when I woke up at 3:15. It's still going right now but is diminished somewhat. Wind gusts are 30-40 mph.My plan today is to get some more of the clutter off the layout. But you know, it almost never fails. About the time I pick up the second or third object the phone will ring and my plans will be put on hold.
Good Morning!!!
Coffee and some of that oatmeal with brown sugar please……, ummmmm. No, no cream, I believe I’ll just put a little milk on it myself thank you.
Snow. High near 35. Breezy, with a east northeast wind 13 to 23 mph, with gusts as high as 32 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Total daytime snow accumulation of 1 to 3 inches possible. They’re saying another inch tonight as well. Might end up with about 5 inches by tomorrow night. Maybe oughta get the snowblower out.
I don’t know what it’s doin out there right now but it’s blowing like crazy and there is some unidentifiable substance on the ground. It’s not snow, it’s not sleet…it’s slush. It is “raining” slush. A nice thick slush. They're starting to close things already.
Rob- I was able to make up for it today, I slept until 5:30. I don’t mind 5 to 6 am wakeups but 4 and 3 is just a bit ridiculous.
Ulrich- I’m happy you got your parents settled. I’m also glad you have let your Brothers’ issue start to slide off you. It sounds to me as if he’s only interested in preserving your parents money for future disbursement, to put it politely. Been in your shoes. You are doing the right thing and in the best interest of your parents.
Welp…., just come up from the basement in response to a call from the wife. Strong ozoney smell. Started going around and found the culprit. Battery charger for my old 3/8” drill. Yup it’s toast. Luckily no damage to anything else other than a bit of an elevated heartbeat. Guess that means the drill will be disposed of unless I can find another charger which I doubt I will even try. It’s from back when a 12v drill was a real whopper and now they don’t make batteries to fit it anymore. The last one I had to get about 4 or 5 years ago from E-bay on one of those bought a bunch of old never used ones at a sale kinda things. Probably best just to replace it. Still got the ½” I use most anyway. Too bad, it is a good drill.
I didn’t get to play yesterday, I hope to get a few minutes today between “shifts”. I’m w**king on the bridge area and even though the cost is more, I do believe I like the plaster cloth better than the towels and plaster thing. A LOT more. Not first time I’ve used it of course, but now I realize the ease is worth the cost. To me at least. Also I can just do a little piece if I need or have time for just a real quick something. Also not a lot of prior planning of how to use all that is made. Ok, you sold me.
I wonder if the grocery trucks will be late. One comes from Chicago of all places.
Ya’ll have a good day, ya hear!!!!
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.
Morning....
Weatherbeguessers have us getting a wonderful mixture of snow/rain today, tonight, tomorrow et cetera going to a high of 36F later on...
Got a full slate of stuff to do again as well today...hopefully later on tonight, SWMBO permitting, of course, I might get a chance to run some trains
CYALTR!!!!
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/
Good morning.
Again, hope to get some layout work in along with getting more work done on the P-38
The Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Route of the Black Diamond Express, John Wilkes and Maple Leaf.
-Jake, modeling the Barclay, Towanda & Susquehanna.
Morning KONA coffee in the diner {it s USA DOMESTIC product, NOT imported from China you know! }...
ALOHA!!!GOOD MORNING!!!
Today is Tuesday, February 26th, 2013!!!
The prayer candles are lit for those in need
-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.
Tuesday, February 26, 2013
TIPTON
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Good Evening Dinners
Flo, Beer pleases.
Work Front Well, it went OK today I guess. I am to the point anytime Tyler (manager) looks in my direction I am waiting to be berated! Much like a puppy that has been kicked to much! This is noway to go through life so I am going to have to make my self start looking again.
See you all later.
Evenin' folks!
Janie, my usual cup of decaf would do nicely right now... Thanks!
I drove over to a RR overpass near Phelps, NY today to take some photos of it. It was built in 1906 and is still in use by the FGLK. The concrete is crumbling badly, but I guess it is still solid enough to have the occasional train go over. I am considering using it as a bridge on the layout. Would be a complete scratchbuild with hopes for a Merit Award toward Structures. Added a few more tree trunks on the layout, but that is all i got done today.
Garry, thanks. The Blacksmith's shop is at a standstill until i get the time to do more with it. i have about 10 projects going at once down there and the biggest priority is to get the return loop up and running so I can run some trains.... I also am waiting for some supplies (which should arrive tomorrow) to finish the Powerhouse.
Guess it is time to call it a night and head out to catch some .
Prayer for all in need!
Good evening.
Got a good start on that P-38 model. It turns out that the reason it seemed like that the paint wasn't drying was that it had a dusty film. I then decided to buff it with a t-shirt, and WOW did it start to shine!!!! The paint looks like it belongs on the P-51D Mustang or the ATSF's Super Chief cars.
Getting late, night everyone.
I got a little layout work done today and hope to get more done tomorrow. Still waiting on my Atlas FP7 to arrive. It looks like the nasty weather for tonight is over with and all is quiet.Time for me to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow.
Good evening ....
Karl ... Sounds like an adventure with teh wood stove.
Rob ... Glad your stove is okay with fuel and you will keep warm.
Galaxy .... I hope you can get well soon.
Barry ..... I hope those tests went okay. Let us know.
Ken ... More intersting pictures from you.
Ray ... I'm anxious to see your completed scene. You are doing a great job so far. ... Are you still working on the stone building?
Ulrich... I hope your parents adjust quickly o their new home. I've been telling you about my 93 year old Mom in Alabama. I call her on the phone every night from here in Kentucky..
Where are the MIA's ? .... It's time for Chris to give us an update on THAT editor. Also, Jim CG is quiet. ...
What's that? ZZZZZZ Duke is in the corner booth sleeping.
Let's see who else? Trainman Sam? SUE & LARRY?
Happy Model Railroading!
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Evening gang!
Flo, Can I get some eggs over easy, and white toast. After this weekends mysteries I can't take anything fire cooked or smoked.
For those who missed it, the wife woke me up at 3:30 Friday morning because of smoke in the house. We realized it was coming from the woodstove, we let the fire die and later that morning went up on the roof to inspect the chimney. The "bird deterrent " screen was clogged, so off it came and was quickly cleaned. OK we thought. We fired it up Friday night, and even though it was better, our eyes stung and we could tell there was smoke in the air. Saturday we had a lot of running to do, so nothing got done. Sunday son #2 arrived and we cleaned out the woodstove and the chimney . Sunday was warm, and the 500 was on, so I didn't light the fire til almost dark. Still has the smell, and with a very bright light, the wife saw wisps of smoke occasionally coming out of the stove pipe, before it goes through the wall. I went into research mode last night, and 8 am this morning I found the culprit. Buried under the cinders, in the clean out pit alongside the foundation, was the door to the bottom of the chimney. Bent from being over tightened. I took it in the garage, straightened it, and reinstalled it. Relit the woodstove, and all is well Its now 82 degrees in here!! and NO SMELL! Who would have thunk something that looked like an 8 inch cookie tin lid would cause so much trouble!!
CDN Dennis. Just went trough the kitchen cabinet redo myself. Thank God thats over!
Ken, belated wishes!
Ulrich, Congrats on getting your parents taken care of. Pop you bro in the snoot , give him a big old clown snoot, He deserves it!
Catch y'all later, gotta mozy over to fleabay and check on some things!
Karl
NCE über alles!
Mint tea, please.
***Ulrich, so glad you were finally able to get the parents situated. Hope you two can relax some now and unwind a bit. You did great!
Been a long and trying day, physically. Could have cut/split/stacked three times the firewood, but am only up to smaller amounts on a good day presently. At least I can have a fire going during some of the coming chilly nights ahead.
Have a good night all.
Cheers! Rob
I'm impressed with my NW2 but the Kinectimatic couplers which are very troublesome and don't couple well and the low amount of pulling power is what kills it for me, but I'll get another one soon.
Hello all, Snow falling out of the sky right now. Plows are clearing the street outside which means I had to find a place in the back for the SUV. Sort of parked it across my two parking spots cause they are filled up with my utility trailer and my Firebird which I don't drive in the winter. Summer car only don't ya know .
Took off the masking tape on the continuing saga of painting the kitchen. Now MOH wants the cupboards painted too and I have to agree. Now that the walls are done they look pretty scruffy.
Laid a bunch of rain in my staging area but had to quit because I need two LH turnouts. Of course I've got tons of RH ers. Why is it that what you need is never what you have on hand? Have to go pick up some tomorrow... clear across the city once again. GRRRR!
Had takeout last night so MOH could watch the Oscars. Both ended up sick probably food poising. Rough night to say the least but things are much better as of this hour. We'll see how supper goes down in about 10 minutes.
Nuf said for now. CU later Alligators
Sir Madog Mission accomplished! Mom and Dad are now safely settled into the nursing home and we can hopefully wind down and get some relaxation. It feels good that they are now under the care of professionals, who know how to cope with dementia much better than Petra and I do. There will be a lot of administrative work to be done, but that´s an easy task compared to what we had to do in the last 6 weeks. Still a lot of unfriendly fire from my brother, but I just don´t care any longer. Petra and I are done in. It´s too early to go to bed, but I doubt we will stay up late tonight. Thank you so much for your support and prayers. You were a big help to us!
Mission accomplished!
Mom and Dad are now safely settled into the nursing home and we can hopefully wind down and get some relaxation. It feels good that they are now under the care of professionals, who know how to cope with dementia much better than Petra and I do. There will be a lot of administrative work to be done, but that´s an easy task compared to what we had to do in the last 6 weeks. Still a lot of unfriendly fire from my brother, but I just don´t care any longer.
Petra and I are done in. It´s too early to go to bed, but I doubt we will stay up late tonight.
Thank you so much for your support and prayers. You were a big help to us!
Good, I'm glad you got them squared away.
Tell you brother, unless he wants to drop everything and come IMMEDIATELY to evaluate the situation himself, you'll hear NO MORE COMPLAINTS OR AGRAVATION from Him!
Also, do you have something like "power of attorney" {POT} like we do here in the USA? It gives you the rights of the person of whom you have POT over,s o you can act as them for legal matters and for medical stuff. IF so , you should get POT of your parents so you can legally make the decisions for them. Your father can consent to giving it to you, you may have to file to get it on your mother's behalf.
Also. your sister, is there anyway she can got to special house for special people or have her in a "half way house" or is she already??
I commend you for taking control of the situation and having the incite to tell your brother where to stick it!
Well here, I have a DRs appt tomorrow.Still have a nagging cough form the days of a cold for which I got antibiotics about 6 weeks ago....and having "hot flashes"! I go to extremes in temperatures rapidly. {andropause?? Low testosterone?? We'll find out!}
AND Thursday is a skills day event for anyone at the employment center MOH wants me to go to also, since MOH often wants my help or extra eyes for things like resumes!
NOW...if only I could SLEEP AT NIGHT...I sleep for about 45 mins and then up for a while.can't get back to sleep. Dunno.
Well, waiting to hear on my medicaid spend down {it will go up again with MPH's unenjoyment} and on SNAP APP. Finally got all the paper work in, so now its waiting. I hope to hear my spend down by Thursday, I have to go do it then. Should be eliminated when we get the taxes filed, as we shouldn't have any spend down since it will cover up to 300% over poverty level now....We should not have payment to have it. we shall see. maybe it is until 2014 that that kicks in. Obamacare at work for us.
Well, off to bed soon to TRY TO sleep...
have a great night everyone!
Goood afternoon!
No work tonight. Little homework as well. Things are looking pretty good right now.
No loco in the mail today. Maybe tomorrow.
Ulrich - Glad to hear you have got your parents squared away. I know how difficult that can be, especially if getting a hard time from your brother. My wife and I went through that with her mom a year ago. You and Petra get some much needed rest. My prayers are still with you,
Morning Folks
Flo, Diet Dew Pleases.
Thanks for all the wishes. They do mean something to me.
Work Front If I have to work this Saturday and I am pretty sure I will it will be 6 days straight! Man I am getting to old for this stuff!
Blood Sugar I will be getting my blood test for the next A1C test around March 3rd. Part of my problem is now that I am closing all the time, I eat late then go straight to bed. I know that is not good. Plus all my wife seems to come up wit for be to eat has starch in it.
Vince, I sent you a PM about the motor, just tell which one you want to uses. I am looking forward to getting the engines!
Ulrich Glad to hear you got your parents squared away.
Just sitting here wondering if I am going to be Tyler's Verbal Punching Bag today?
Currently 31 with an expected high of 51 under partly cloudy skies.
Closing shift today, which means I leave her in three hours and do not get home till after 10PM, so I will start some scenery work this morning.
Garry - I finally got to look at pictures of your downtown scene, man that is GREAT looking.