Mornin' everyone!
Zoe, I'll do the breakfast buffet this morning if you would be so nice to bring me a mug of dark roast coffee. Thanks!
The HVAC guys are here to start the install of the Whole House Air. They are working right ghere by the computer at the moment as the thermostat is right here. So I'll be back later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Listening to No Ka Moku Kia Kahi Mele....
Did a few grocery shopping already.
Got a few hairs cut, what it is left anyway, too.
Had a visit form train nut friend.He will have carpal tunnel surgery in the future and wnated my wrist braces, so I lent them him.
I am tired already,the weather is riany and that does that to me...wears me out.
SO soon for nappy-poo with the puddy tat.
Later
-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.
Morning All,
Currently it is 51 with an expected high of 72 with thunderstorms in spots.
Day off today, but lots to do. Laundry, vacuuming, cut the grass if it is not too wet, and possibly put up another mini-blind in the bedroom. If time permits, do some w**k on the layout and order some model railroad supplies.
Terry - Glad to hear your son is getting out of the sandbox. Tell him thanks for his service.
Todd - Sorry to hear about your aunt.
Well better get at it.
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
About the busiest I got today was fitting Athearn diesel horns like those below to four GP40's and an H24-66. I think that will be the extent of my model railroad work today.
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
due to track shortages I've decided that ME will have to fill the void for what little atlas N scale code 55 turnouts there are out there. I ordered a ton of stuff, some insulated joiners, a pair of track terminal wires some 15" R track, some 4.25" track, and some 2" track, and some decals for SP&S hood units. I need to order some more 18.75" R track. I lengthened the left track so it goes to the halfway point and there's a straight 4.25" piece then the 15" curves will go there and that will lead into Pasco yard which will have a stub end if there isn't enough space. I'm understimating the amount of space just in case there isn't enough.
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
Aloha ahiahi ia oukou {good evening to you all}
Well
Went to the Psychiatrist.
He said I was STILL not right in the head, that it was all in my head and I was not only crazy, but nuts too... I have the papers to prove that.
A shirt I bought the other day arrived, I always wash everything once to get the bug spray and stiffeners out of them. Then I wore it once, Then it went Into the wash again. The placket for the button panel is FRAYING already where it is sewn to itself for the button strengthening. two washings, one wearing! I will call the company and demand a refund! I will have to return it of course. i have 4 more similar shirts,,wonder how long they will last? Will order one form another company to get a "good one".. It is about the 12th item I have bought form the company. Someone at a brick and mortar store here said "their stuff is crap" and I thought is was salesmanship/sour grapes, but i think he is right,. Out of 12 items I bought, 3 fell apart. That is 25% failure rate! I don't think I will order from them again. I'd tell you WHO, but I don't want to start company-bashing posts.
The shirt, BTW was a Hawaiian style shirt, I guess I should stick with ordering ALOHA shirts directly form Hawaiian manufacturers! made in Hawaii RULES!!
Ate out at Wendy's with coupons came in at $6 for two "complete meals". Fast food is not cheap anymore, either it would have been double that....without the coupons.
`Olelo mai {speak to me}
Aloha po, A *** kaua {good night, until we meet again}
Flip
pascaff* 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 Paul
I just noticed this. I, too, was born in Brooklyn (Mercy Hospital) and raised on Long Island (East Meadow and Rockville Centre.) I live in Massachusetts now, as I have almost all of my adult life.
galaxyThe shirt, BTW was a Hawaiian style shirt, I guess I should stick with ordering ALOHA shirts directly form Hawaiian manufacturers! made in Hawaii RULES!!
I have a saying. "You can't be unhappy in a Hawaiian shirt." Whenever I say it, always when wearing such a shirt, of course, it brings a smile, which makes me think that it should be "You can't be unhappy anywhere near a Hawaiian shirt." When I get a new picture for my security badge at work, I always wear my bright red one that I got in Hawaii, so in a way, I'm always wearing a Hawaiian shirt.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Good evening gang
Been fighting a sore throat since yesterday with a light fever,,,, didn't stop me from going to work, but it did curtail my activities. Instead of calling on clients in person,,, I did most of my work on the web today. Got home, parts for the washer arrived today so I tried to install them,,,,,3 websites later I found out the reason I couldn't find the bolt that website #1 said was there,,,,,was cuz it wasn't there! Finally got the agitator off and the coupling changed,,washer still busted.....Screw it,, ordered a new one from Home Depot!
Dont feel like doin nuthin now.
V8Vega,,,you still havn't sold that yet?? I had an 89 RS that was a blast to drive. Went everywhere and anywhere in snow! Of course, I bet yours has never seen it!
Todd, Our condolences for your Aunt. Nice to hear the Cub is still kickin!
Ulrich,, got any mail in ballots??
G. Why all this High-why-in talk?? I met a High-why-in girl once, and the only thing I could muster to say in her native tongue was Geec'monIwannaLayYa!
Time to raid the medicine chest,, dope this throat up so I can sleep later!
Nytol!
Karl
NCE über alles!
Evening Diners, been a busy day/week around here what with yard w*rk, running 100 miles to visit MOH's Mom who is 91 soon to be 92, getting my hearing tested for new aids, nothing done on the RR.
If you recall I mentioned that I got 4 big boxes of Model RR stuff from a friend? Well, I wasn't expecting a lot and that's pretty much what I got. Lots of old rolling stock, some really old diesels and an assortment of old buildings. Most of it is destined for the parts box but that's ok. There are a number of boxcars and oil cars that I can rebuild which will be ok. Oh right, there are a number of Atlas turnout twin coil switch machines that I do need.
Any body want a bunch of brass sectional track and turnouts?
Anyway good thoughts to all. Have a good night
Dennis
Edit - Evening snacks/drinks are on me it appears. Run a tab for me Flo please and I'll settle up in the AM. Give yourself a good tip too Flo.
CDN Dennis
Modeling the HO scale something or other RR in the shadow of the Canadian Rockies Alberta, Canada
Garry, things are looking good!
Good evening.
Got the rudder of my 109 painted yellow, so I'll paint the details and do some touch-ups next. Can't wait to do the decals.
Night everyone.
The Lehigh Valley Railroad, the Route of the Black Diamond Express, John Wilkes and Maple Leaf.
-Jake, modeling the Barclay, Towanda & Susquehanna.
Time for me to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow.
Evening folks, yea, I guess, just a quick one in a frosted mug please. Thanks dear! keep the change!
Finally got caught up on my yard work, well....close anyway, as I still have a lot of branches and misc. stuff to run through the chipper. Got the "Grub-X" down too, as it helps control the massive invasion of Japanese beetles, or what those hard shelled, florescent green things are called. They ruin the grapes and the raspberries if not kept in check. Had to do some maintenance work on the electrical system of the Craftsman tractor. Hoping soon I get the time to rebuild / restore the mower deck for my Simplicity 700.
I guess that's enough of yard talk ! Feels good to get out and get stuff done. Sad to say, the train room lights haven't been on all week yet. I do have a trip planned to my favorite some-what LHS (about 25 miles) to pick up a couple of DH123D on sale for $15.00, and a bunch of coupler boxes, shims, and a height gauge, all of which is on sale yet this month.
Jeff, those coupler cut levers look great, with the brackets and all, what brand are they? I have a bunch of BB's that need them, and plows, and hoses. I was going to try and bend my own, but it's hard to be consistant, unless you buy that fancy tool that Micro Mark sells. I did order a truck tool from Micro Mark, which are on back order. I bought a Reboxx, but not happy with it. It seems so short! You really have to squeeze and actually distort the truck frames to make it work.
Oh yea, a question for you seasoned "posters", how do you edit your post ? As an example, Dennis, above, seen he was going to be at the top of the page, and his edit, buying a round for everyone, shows up in the original post. Did I explain that clear? Like if it was me, I'd click on post, than see that I ended up on top, or wanted to change something, I would end up replying again, in a seperate post. Anyway! how do you do that? (wow, now I'm even confused )
OK, I better drink up and get going ! Have a great night everyone!
Mike.
My You Tube
Lehigh Valley 2089 Garry, things are looking good! Good evening. Got the rudder of my 109 painted yellow, so I'll paint the details and do some touch-ups next. Can't wait to do the decals. Night everyone.
hahahahaha! there's gary/garry's everywhere you'd think it's a conspiracy or something!
Evenin' folks!
Janie, a cup of decaf would hit the spot. Thank you Ma'am!
Barry, thanks for sending the showers my way today. We actually do need rain as the ground is very dry. I managed to w*rk around the showers today and get a bit more done on the raised beds for my garden. First one is basically done except for a trim I will add around the top edge and the second is over half done as well.
The HVAC people had no sooner left around 11 AM this morning (they got the thermostat wires in and the base laid for the air conditioner), when the doorbell rang. It was my son and grandaughter #2 . He was in Geneva with a couple errands to run so I got to watch the little one while he got them done. As soon as he left she says, "Papa, can I see your trains?" Well she doesn't have to ask twice to do that! I told her the trains couldn't be run right now but I had some projects I have been doing. See was completely engrossed in how I had been painting some things and picked up a couple of the brushes and pretended to paint some things. Then I showed her the plaster castings for the Blacksmith Shop and the mold I made. She took one of the walls and put it back in the mold and then took it back out about a dozen times. Her dad showed up at about that time so she had to leave even though she wasn't happy about it. I think I may have a helper for the layout in a few years....
I then had to run several errands myself. First stop the Drug Store to pick up an Rx, then to Lowes for some more needed supplies for the raised beds, then over to grocery store to pick up some things I was out of. Got home and the rain had stopped so I did a bit more work outside. This evening I spent sorting and getting a couple hundred photos from the MLK Service last January ready to be used in a powerpoint slide show for the MLK Scholarship Dunner in two weeks. You know if you take enough pictures one or two are bound to be good. Most of what I did tonight was try to find those few that are really good. I also changed the resolution, adjusted exposure, tone, and color on them.
Terry, glad to hear your son is on his way back home. Praying the trip will be relaxing and safe!
Todd, sorry to hear about your Aunt. Sounds like at least she wasn't in pain and went peacefully. Will keep you and your family in my prayers during this time!
About time for me to start the chain saw for the night...
Have a great night and mt prayers for all in need!
Burlington Northern #24 Lehigh Valley 2089 Garry, things are looking good! Good evening. Got the rudder of my 109 painted yellow, so I'll paint the details and do some touch-ups next. Can't wait to do the decals. Night everyone. heartland or me? hahahahaha! there's gary/garry's everywhere you'd think it's a conspiracy or something!
Gary ,,,, I suggest we call ourselves BN Gary and CBQ Garry to avoid future confusion. What do you think of that?
BN Gary ..... Nice start on the new layout.
Ken ..... You were talking about mixing F-units with Geeps. How about an E7 with a GP40? I noticed a picture of that in one of my CB&Q books. The E7 was no longer needed for passenger service and was hauling freight until being traded in to EMD for an SD45 in 1970 about the time of the BN merger, and the E7 was the most dirty Burlington E7 I have ever seen.
Jeff ...... I looked up "Unalihelitseti" with Google. I can't pronounce it, but it was interesting of you to post it. Feel free to post more Cherokee words from time to time.
Flip .... Good to see you. Any chance have you heard from JR who is about to be declared MIA?
Todd ....... Very sorry to hear about your Aunt.
On the layout, my branchline is running as intended now with both the doodlebug and the GE 44T engine in service after converting to DCC and re-powering the doodlebug. The branchline connect with the mainline at Valley Heights and runs to Hinterland where aboot factory is located. With its working backup light, the doodlebug needs not be turned at the end of the line prior to its return trip.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Evening Dinners
Flo, why is there a ME 109 sitting in my parking places? Pleases.
I Hate My Job, pretty much cover the Work Front! Well, they decided to stay open to 9:00 PM again, boy the extra hour meant a lot to the people that have to close!
Dennis, don't sale the Brass Track short! I have a few sections that came in lots I bought. Was told it was junk, I just never got around to throwing it away. One night I was working on a section of new rail and found I was short of N/S to get it done. Remembered the Brass Track, and used it. It stayed clean as well as my N/S track? While at a train show, I saw a box of 20 brass turnouts for $10.00? Bought the box! Have installed 4 of them, same thing they stay as clean as my N/S track! Only thing I don't like is the color, but if you paint the rails what the heck!
Ulrich, good to see you still have sometime to post! When is the Election?
Todd Sorry to hear about your loss.
Well I am beat, see you all after I get off from the Job I Hate Thursday.
Ken
http://s83.photobucket.com/user/cudaken/media/Real%20Trains/pictures_5233_867_zps99578655.jpg.html]
I hate Rust
hahaha ok that works for me, or you guys could call me SP&S.
My Oma is feeling a bit better and she says thank you for all of the support guys.
Thank you for the comments on the layout I have some more pictures but I'll share one.
Burlington Northern #24 hahaha ok that works for me, or you guys could call me SP&S. My Oma is feeling a bit better and she says thank you for all of the support guys. Thank you for the comments on the layout I have some more pictures but I'll share one.
Modelling HO Scale with a focus on the West and Midwest USA
alexstan Burlington Northern #24 hahaha ok that works for me, or you guys could call me SP&S. My Oma is feeling a bit better and she says thank you for all of the support guys. Thank you for the comments on the layout I have some more pictures but I'll share one. What radius turnout is that one?
"Good Morning!" from Tipton IN
5/9/13
TIPTON IN
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Aloha kakahiaka {good morning}
Morning coffee in the diner...
GOOD THURSDAY MORNING!!!
Today is Thursday, May 9th, 2013!
The prayers have been said and the prayer candles lit for those in need..
MAKE it A GREAT DAY AND PAY IT FORWARD...
A *** kaua {until we meet again}
Todd: Somehow I missed it or it dd not register {sorry} about your Aunt.
Sorry to hear of your loss, I lit an extra prayer candle in her honor this morning upon it finally registering that you had suffered the loss.
My condolences...
Sorry to be so late in delivering my condolences...
-G
V8Vega mbinsewi Click the pencil at bottom left of your post in order to edit. Your post then reappears. do your typing, then click Post. This is the blind leading the blind but someone on the diner only recently told how to get color as I did above, Thanks I appreciate it.
mbinsewi Click the pencil at bottom left of your post in order to edit. Your post then reappears. do your typing, then click Post. This is the blind leading the blind but someone on the diner only recently told how to get color as I did above, Thanks I appreciate it.
The problem is that many do not pay attention to the tool bars a the top or bottom of posts. The tool bar at the top of the posting window is very thorough as far as editing goes, and a sllide of the mouse over the item icon without clicking will tell one what the icon is for in editing posts.
The pencil at the bottom is a bit vague in what it does...and it is there Only AFTER you post of course.
Any one who has used a word processor of some sort will find the toolbar reasonable to understand...
The tool bars at the top of the forums and in the positngs are there to HELP users, so have at it and USE them!
EDIT: OPPS! TOPS AGIAN! Daisy..put breakfast for the guys on my tab...
Good morning.
Feeling really sore this morning. Slight headache and upset stomach. Should clear up as day goes by.
Good Morning
Sunny and 76F this afternoon...this morning it is kinda coolish and a bit muggy/damp...
Today is get things mailed off and get some LHS shopping done..sigh...as well as getting some more basic buys as SWMBO has just pointed out..sigh..which means driving a few more miles out of the way, again...sigh....
Anyhoooo...have a good day!!
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!!!
Coffee and an Andouille sausage sandwich please. No, no chips, just the sandwich thanks.
Occasional showers and thunderstorms. High near 73.
Thanks for the condolences for my Aunt, I appreciate them. She did go peacefully and luckily, no pain.
Welp, once AGAIN, no train front news. I did however get the yard mowed down to normal height. Spent most of the day digging the matted down grass from the tall stuff I have left laying on those Bonzai mowing runs. I’m getting in this dethatching mode and hopefully I’ll be able to over seed this winter and the spots will fill in. First I must do several roller runs this year. I’ll try to roll the yard after every healthy rain.
Not much to do now othern maybe some laundry and get the saw horses out of the garage so her car can get back in. Then maybe….juuuust maybe a wee bit of train time. (crosses fingers)
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.
Good morning to all. In galaxy's honor, I'm wearing a Hawaiian shirt today,
We had coffee at the Hula Bean shop in Hawaii, and I just loved their logo. I found the image online and made a decal for one of my buildings.
Gary/Garry - On our dorm floor in college, we ended up with two Gary's out of 45 guys. As engineers and mathematicians, we distinguished them by calling the first "Gary" and the second "Gary Prime." To this day, 45 years later, he's still called "Prime."
Zoe, I'll have the #2 special this morning, over easy on the eggs, bacon, home fries, and a double order of sour dough toast to go along with my dark roast coffee in a R&GV RR mug please.
How about we use Gary for Gary and Garry for Garry? Just wondering...
The HVAC people are here to (hopefully) finish up the air conditioner install this morning. I have to take the PiP in to the dealer (in Canandaigua) this afternoon. Then I have a Properties committee (for Scout Camp) tonight to go to. Good thing I am retired and have all this free time on my hands...
Today is partly cloudy (have seen the cloudy part so far) with thunderboomers scheduled for the afternoon and evening. Thanks Barry!
Best get off the computer as they will be changing some stuff around in the main electrical box very soon.
Later!
mbinsewiJeff, those coupler cut levers look great, with the brackets and all, what brand are they? I have a bunch of BB's that need them, and plows, and hoses. I was going to try and bend my own, but it's hard to be consistant, unless you buy that fancy tool that Micro Mark sells. I did order a truck tool from Micro Mark, which are on back order. I bought a Reboxx, but not happy with it. It seems so short! You really have to squeeze and actually distort the truck frames to make it work.
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Good morning. It's 67° with 100% humidity. Cloudy with a high of 80°.The grass is high and it looks like rain for the next couple of days. So it looks like mowing the grass is on the schedule today. Gotta get it done or it'll only be harder to do later. Oh well, could be worse.