Good Saturday almost afternnon, all! 22f and not a cloud in the sky. It is just beautiful out there!! Going up to 36f today.
We're gonna miss Church tommorrow because we're driving to Hudson, WI. to watch my grandson play in a hockey tourny. It's the last game of the season. Then 3 weeks off and his baseball and summer hockey starts. He said he hopes Mom and Dad can bring him up so" we can run the trains, PaPa!" Sure love the little guy! We'll get to see his 15 month old brother, too. Oh, and daughter and SIL. Almost forgot about them.
Pfc Son's Staff SGT. posted a few pics on his unit's FB account, first time I've actually seen him since October,'12. He is absoulutly RIPPED! Arms look like my leg! 'Course ,one pic showed him humpin' the 240B, evidently his new responsibilty. That's the MG that replaced the M-60. Great big thing. He looks good.
Well, came up from the basement for a break. I'm ballasting the main line. I HATE ballasting the mainline. I HATE ballasting. Period. Got around 15' of double track done. Looks pretty good, but man, a guy's gotta work slow and patiently. Did I mention I HATE ballasting?
That's all for now. Prayers for those that need'm( G and Ulrich).
Terry in NW Wisconsin
Queenbogey715 is my Youtube channel
TMarshWHOA WHOA WHOA!!! Ron, watch your language. (looks over both shoulders quickly and around room)
LOL. Todd, you had me worried there for a moment. thought I did say a wrong word .ya someday I hope to retire ,but who knows ? I have about 7 years to go yet. just home for a quick bite. live close to come home on lunch.
Ron
ONR FAN galaxy howmus Galaxy, if it is denied, find a legal aid society nearby and go after them! There IS a fair hearing MOH can apply for, to contest the contesting of the unenjoyment {now see why we call it that??}. MOH will apply for it if denied. With the Sequester supposedly affecting unenjoyment, may be hard to do...BUT MOH has been going around like a raving lunatic and said will certainly in no uncertain terms tell a few people off. I said THAT won't help your case at all!!!! MOH said "I must get it out of my system or I will do so in the hearing!!!" We shall see what we shall see. Meanwhile, have not heard if my medicaid is continuing or if we get SNAP. WE won't have food if we don't get food stamps. In a month we will be out of food, like ULrich was. I have worked/reworked the budget, we NEED that unenjoymet to pay the bills, no doubt. We have enough to cover the basics out of my check, baring no emergency expenses, and in order to pay a new loan we took out the day before MOH got the ax, we need that money, or we default to the credit union. There is no way around it. We may even have to declare bankruptcy over not much, but we will then lose the reliable van, the kia which still has a loan on it. we don't have much choice. OUr income has been CUT in half!! NOt a pay cut, but in half! Well enough of that.. we haven't heard yet and a fair hearing could take months. We shall see what we shall see when we see it. SO, how is everyone else's day going? Jeeze, what have you done in your life to deserve all that hardship.
galaxy howmus Galaxy, if it is denied, find a legal aid society nearby and go after them! There IS a fair hearing MOH can apply for, to contest the contesting of the unenjoyment {now see why we call it that??}. MOH will apply for it if denied. With the Sequester supposedly affecting unenjoyment, may be hard to do...BUT MOH has been going around like a raving lunatic and said will certainly in no uncertain terms tell a few people off. I said THAT won't help your case at all!!!! MOH said "I must get it out of my system or I will do so in the hearing!!!" We shall see what we shall see. Meanwhile, have not heard if my medicaid is continuing or if we get SNAP. WE won't have food if we don't get food stamps. In a month we will be out of food, like ULrich was. I have worked/reworked the budget, we NEED that unenjoymet to pay the bills, no doubt. We have enough to cover the basics out of my check, baring no emergency expenses, and in order to pay a new loan we took out the day before MOH got the ax, we need that money, or we default to the credit union. There is no way around it. We may even have to declare bankruptcy over not much, but we will then lose the reliable van, the kia which still has a loan on it. we don't have much choice. OUr income has been CUT in half!! NOt a pay cut, but in half! Well enough of that.. we haven't heard yet and a fair hearing could take months. We shall see what we shall see when we see it. SO, how is everyone else's day going?
howmus Galaxy, if it is denied, find a legal aid society nearby and go after them!
Galaxy, if it is denied, find a legal aid society nearby and go after them!
There IS a fair hearing MOH can apply for, to contest the contesting of the unenjoyment {now see why we call it that??}.
MOH will apply for it if denied. With the Sequester supposedly affecting unenjoyment, may be hard to do...BUT MOH has been going around like a raving lunatic and said will certainly in no uncertain terms tell a few people off. I said THAT won't help your case at all!!!! MOH said "I must get it out of my system or I will do so in the hearing!!!"
We shall see what we shall see.
Meanwhile, have not heard if my medicaid is continuing or if we get SNAP. WE won't have food if we don't get food stamps. In a month we will be out of food, like ULrich was.
I have worked/reworked the budget, we NEED that unenjoymet to pay the bills, no doubt. We have enough to cover the basics out of my check, baring no emergency expenses, and in order to pay a new loan we took out the day before MOH got the ax, we need that money, or we default to the credit union. There is no way around it.
We may even have to declare bankruptcy over not much, but we will then lose the reliable van, the kia which still has a loan on it. we don't have much choice. OUr income has been CUT in half!! NOt a pay cut, but in half!
Well enough of that.. we haven't heard yet and a fair hearing could take months.
We shall see what we shall see when we see it.
SO, how is everyone else's day going?
Jeeze, what have you done in your life to deserve all that hardship.
Nothing different than the hardships ULRICH {SIR MADOG} is facing , or no different than CUDA KEN who has his troubles OR ANY OTHER member here who experiences hardships and tells about it here.
Alls I know is we put out GOOD Karma and are WAITING for the GK to come back to us instead of the BAD KARMA we are getting. The smile on my face is fake now.
MY SS Disability check only goes so far.
-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.
ontario midland have to get ready for work.
WHOA WHOA WHOA!!! Ron, watch your language. (looks over both shoulders quickly and around room)There are retired people here. You have to say w**k, or similar. It depends on the context. If used like, "you do nice work" in reference to modeling, it's ok. Or like in agreement you say "it works for me", then that is ok to. But as used to reference manual labor or a job, well then it's kinda frowned upon in this establishment. Kinda like the female dog, some contexts it's ok, others will get you slapped. It's ok, most people slip the first few times. In fact, have a cup of your favorite on whoever has the Top Of Page. Many of us still slip from time to time.
EDIT: Jaaaaake! You too! Combine housework if you must, but housew**k is preferred.
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!!!
Coffee and a waffle with strawberries and whipped cream please, thanks.
G- Ok, I see now. I guess the policy is a good one IF you aren’t told to clock back in. Just too bad it wasn’t recorded. Anyway, I hope for the best.
Ulrich- Unfortunately theft in Nursing homes is common in Springfield. Not big stuff, but pilfering snacks, jewelry, little things and yes, money. The staff, oddly enough, will tell you to not let the resident have more than a few dollars. Most have a “bank” that you can put money in and if they need some money, they just go get it or, this one place let you charge it and they took it out of the your account. Of course who will prove a resident did not request any money, if the patient is not fully in charge of their mind. I make it sound worse than it is and there are plenty of honest staff members, more than dishonest I’m sure, butyou always seem to have one or two you know. And yes my Mother accused the staff of taking things as well, only to find out she hadn’t even taken it with her. Hang in there pal, it’s easy to say from thousands of miles away, but we’re pullin for you. And them too, we want them to be as happy and comfortable as they can be.
(rumages around in boxes....) Is it me or did we lose the welcome sign?
Ron- Welcome!! Oh and the girls were just messing with you. Somehow, and don’t ask me how because I haven’t figured it out, this place has virtually every food imaginable and the cooks can cook every recipe exactly as you like it. Also, and this is a real head shaker, no calories and somehow all diabetic friendly. Amazing. Kinda like living magical place.
Gee whiz Barry, whatta ya got there, giant gopher invasion? You have the worst water pipes in that neighborhood.
Welp, I’m gonna try out a theory. In spite of all that makes any sense, I think I stand a better chance of getting in the trainroom on weekends when Brenda is here, than on week days when she is not. Like I said, makes no sense, but I think is true.
Ya’ll have a good day, ya hear!!!!
Good morning. From the sounds of my parents, we may be doing some around the house work today.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Route of the Black Diamond Express, John Wilkes and Maple Leaf.
-Jake, modeling the Barclay, Towanda & Susquehanna.
Good morning. It's 32° with 81% humidity. The high will be 48°.It's going to be a cool one today. A northwest wind is coming across the lake making it feel colder than it actually is. This gives a good incentive to stay inside and work on the layout. There's still plenty more clean-up work to be done.
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Hello all... Just stopping by... The new job is keeping me busy!
James, Brisbane Australia
Modelling AT&SF in the 90s
Good Morning from Dullville...
Wherein we can has very gray dull skies for our viewing pleasure...oh....and cold as well....
Last few days have been kinda hectic around here...brokenpipeville struck again, this time behind us, which lead to me having to shovel out a channel for the water to go around my house, rather than into the basement...loads of fun I tells ya...
Anyhow...got a few HD things to attend to then it is off to my empire and play with the trains for awhile...
Have a good one!!
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/
just a quick Good Morning to everyone. have to get ready for work.
Ron, does this look familiar to your wife?
Ray yes it doe's we go by it sometimes when we are going down your way.
Mint tea, please.
Enjoyed seeing the nice layout photos, guys. Have we heard from Sue lately?
Only the lightest dusting of snow out there this morning and mostly on my deck. Should melt right away when the sun hits it. Heading back to The Cave for more sleep.
Have a great day all.
Cheers! Rob
Good Morning!
The sun´s out, certainly giving a big boost to my spirit. I´ll be heading north again tomorrow to meet a potential buyer of my parents´ house and to spend an hour with my elders to cheer them up a little. Only a little more than a 200 mile round-trip in that awkward car of my parents. It does not accommodate my 6´5" well.
Ray - you were right - the "stolen" things mysteriously appeared again. What a nuisance!
Have a good weekend!
Morning PLAIN ARABICA coffee in the diner...
GOOD MORNING!!!
Today is Saturday, February 2nd, 2013!!!
The prayer candles will be lit at 8 AM.
Do a good deed for someone today!!!
Have a great day!
Good Morning! from Tipton IN.
Saturday, March 2, 2013
TIPTON
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Just letting you know I am here. Big hook time!
I hate Rust
it's only 8, got the weekend off, running some trains, guess I'll give my saturday and sunday up for homework.
I also ordered the other BN Kato E8/9A #9943 so now I can set up my 10 car kato set, let's see what do I still need.... some GN passenger cars, some phase 1 amtrak cars and locos, and some F40's just because.
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
Hey guys, only thing going on tonight was work. Really felt like relaxing after that.
Night.
Well, it's time to call it a night. Bringing all those groceries in earlier was almost like work and putting them up in the cabinets wasn't very comfortable either. I should sleep good tonight. See y'all tomorrow.
Ray- That scene reminds me of this one. Of course yours is much more dilapidated.
Curt Webb
The Late Great Pennsylvania Railroad
http://s1082.photobucket.com/albums/j372/curtwbb/
Burlington Northern #24 jeffrey-wimberly Burlington Northern #24 yikes #726 got the short end of the deal on that, that's the # for the intermountain FP7 is. What you talking about Gary? Looking at a photo of another E-R RI #405 FP7 it looks like the grabs are molded on. packers photo links.
jeffrey-wimberly Burlington Northern #24 yikes #726 got the short end of the deal on that, that's the # for the intermountain FP7 is. What you talking about Gary? Looking at a photo of another E-R RI #405 FP7 it looks like the grabs are molded on.
Burlington Northern #24 yikes #726 got the short end of the deal on that, that's the # for the intermountain FP7 is.
yikes #726 got the short end of the deal on that, that's the # for the intermountain FP7 is.
Looking at a photo of another E-R RI #405 FP7 it looks like the grabs are molded on.
Evenin' folks!
Janie, just a decaf right now, thanks.
Just bidding the time before giving Blackie his evening pills. He was out earlier begging for a snack so I hope he will eat his pill like he should.
I got the presents wrapped and the card signed for granddaughter #2 this afternoon. Potato Salad is all made and that which isn't being taken to the party tomorrow became most of my supper tonight. The guy from the Brown Truck brought me a better tire repair system to pout in the PIP in case of an emergency. It doesn't have a spare (like a lot of new cars) but has a little air pump connected to some gunk that supposedly will get you too the nearest Toyota Dealer as long long as you are close to a Toyota Dealer... Only problem is the gunk to put into the tire ruins the electronic system that lets you know when a tire is low on air and so when you take it to the dealer you get to pay considerable $$$ to get the system back running. The Prius Chat Group highly recommended the unit from Slime I bought.
It is the bridge I would like to scratch build for my layout. It has seen better days.
I will be trying to get permission to go up to the ROW to take more photos and get a few measurements. Probably won't be allowed to but, I won't go on RR Property without the proper permissions.
Time to see to Blackie!
Later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Ah good ole Pennsylvania..........
I AM HOME.
Welcome to my home state everyone
A pic or two from my old home town of Birdsboro PA........once had 3 railroads in the late 1800`s.
The Reading Co., Pennsylvania RR, and the Wilmington & Northern.
The old Birdsboro Corp. in Birdsboro........this company made a lot of heavy machinery for the steel industry.......also they made freight car and caboose trucks.
The old PRR station in Birdsboro PA.
The old Reading Co. mainline looking west toward Reading PA......the line curving in from the left was the old Birdsboro Industrial track.....and extension of the Reading belt line.
There used to be a wye here along with a small yard and where all the trees are was the location of the old Colorada Fuel & Iron, Spencer Wickwire Division.......where Strasburg RR # 4 came from (formerly Reading Co. # 1187)
Dennis Blank Jr.
CEO,COO,CFO,CMO,Bossman,Slavedriver,Engineer,Trackforeman,Grunt. Birdsboro & Reading Railroad
PackerIMO, price seems a bit high for what the RI one is, but I don't think you go to the bay. That or I'm spoiled by the Kato SD40 (which is still waiting for some detail parts) I got for a buck more...
This is what it looks like:
Afternoon guys
Been a busy couple of days so far. Haven't done much with the trains. Tomorrow I'm going to the train club. I'm thinking of swapping out my grain train for a mixd or intermodal freight. I might use my 6 GP (a 15-1, 2 GP38-2s, 2 GP38Xs, and a GP30) consist to haul the club's doublestack cars...
Jeff, You seem to like those FP7s... I looked at the BN one, and it is an actual number for one of the BN's FP7s. I don't know if it retained that number when painted from NP to BN though because it was renumbered to 726: http://www.rrpicturearchives.net/LocoPicture.aspx?id=70499. IMO, price seems a bit high for what the RI one is, but I don't think you go to the bay. That or I'm spoiled by the Kato SD40 (which is still waiting for some detail parts) I got for a buck more...
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.
Cederstrand***Jeffrey, I see an intact Union Pacific paint scheme among your locos. Nice to know one got away from you!
Coffee refill, please.
***Jeffrey, I see an intact Union Pacific paint scheme among your locos. Nice to know one got away from you!
***Curt, very cool use of those wheel sets. Well done!
***Ron, welcome to the Diner.
One of the-bay purchases arrived poorly packed and in a number of pieces. Not good considering it was only two buildings.
Rough day physically, but otherwise OK.
Have a good one all.