A master at computer repair you are Jeffrey
Dennis
CDN Dennis
Modeling the HO scale something or other RR in the shadow of the Canadian Rockies Alberta, Canada
Sir MadogRats - I just ruined a $ 7 Caboose Industries high level switch stand. I assembled it and test installed. When trying to throw the switch, some little pin broke off, not to be repaired.
LION sized switch stuff!
Probly does not fit your decor.
ROARING
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
jeffrey-wimberly Sir Madog Rats - I just ruined a $ 7 Caboose Industries high level switch stand. I assembled it and test installed. When trying to throw the switch, some little pin broke off, not to be repaired. I am not going to touch anything for the rest of the day. Sounds like some of MY days.
Sir Madog Rats - I just ruined a $ 7 Caboose Industries high level switch stand. I assembled it and test installed. When trying to throw the switch, some little pin broke off, not to be repaired. I am not going to touch anything for the rest of the day.
Sounds like some of MY days.
This really isn´t my day today! Looked for track spikes (code 100 rail) and there is no source for them in Germany! I need them for the track on those piers! All I can get here is track nails, which I have plenty of from various different layout projects of the past.
Morning Folks!
Flo, Diet Dew and a Muffing to go.
Work in Fairview Heights today, a whole 10 mile trip.
Brithday Shelly
Yep Sparkie is a keeper that for sure!
Got to run, will drop by tonight after work.
Ken
I hate Rust
Good morning! Kind of damp and drizzling, with temperatures in the mid-50s.
My GG-1 arrived last night, but it was after I'd already left for hockey. Long day for the UPS driver. It was reported "out for delivery" at 7:40 AM, and didn't get delivered until 8:04 PM. When I got home, it was almost midnight, but I unpacked the box and put the engine on the tracks. Then I went to bed. I didn't even power on the layout, but I know I've got something to look forward to tonight.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Sir MadogRats - I just ruined a $ 7 Caboose Industries high level switch stand. I assembled it and test installed. When trying to throw the switch, some little pin broke off, not to be repaired. I am not going to touch anything for the rest of the day.
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
Shelley!!!
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/
to Shelley - from Petra and me!
Rats - I just ruined a $ 7 Caboose Industries high level switch stand. I assembled it and test installed. When trying to throw the switch, some little pin broke off, not to be repaired.
I am not going to touch anything for the rest of the day.
Extra strong coffee in a UNION PACIFIC mug, please.
***Garry, a to Shelley.
***James, sounds like you're making good progress. Any new pics to share?
Have a good day all.
Cheers! Rob
Hi Guys
Went to the jays game last night and managed to snag a ball during batting practise. I think I have 8 or 9 now that I have caught over the years. Game was pretty good in the late innings.
Howdy.
Today my wonderful wife, Shelley, has her birthday. There will be a neighborhood celebration for my Main Squeeze this evening. Actually, we are going to the same place where she earned the title, Main Squeeze, for dinner. Some of you may recall, a couple of years ago, she had a choking accident, and I used the Heimlich method to restore her breathing. I doubt that will ever happen again.
It's birthday week. One of my sisters had a birthday yesterday. My cousin has one in two days (My cousin is like a sister because she moved into our house when her parents died when she was about 12 years old.)
Ulrich .... I bet you can do well painting when you get inspired to do it. Meanwhile, that is a good idea to have Petra paint for you.
On my railroad, I'm still having problems with the 2-10-2.
Happy Model Railroading
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Evening all, ULRICH! It's great to see a nice little railroad developing in your home. I too am not a fan of backdrops. I plan on finding some photo backdrops, but if unsuccessful will simply go with a plain blue backdrop.
Got my old man to grab a new Stanley surform shaver for me today as he had the day off. I forgot how good these are!
Getting the mountains and what not shaped pretty well now. Will probably get it all sorted friday as it's Anzac Day, so once I return from the dawn service (it's to remember all who've fought and perished serving Oz/NZ) I'll get the shaping finished off and start applying the hydrocal and plaster to give the final shapes. Saturday I intend on heading over to the "good" model train store on the other side of town (60km round trip!) to grab a few scenery things and a few switches...and probably a few freight cars, and you never know maybe a loco
Tomorrow is friday for me, so it's a good day! Goodnight Ya'll!
James, Brisbane Australia
Modelling AT&SF in the 90s
Good morning. It's 57°F with 100% humidity. The high will be 85°F with some clouds and a southeast breeze.A few things I'm expecting to happen today. A visit from the Home Health nurse, Mr Raintree to come and pick up his Apple IIc computer on his way home from work and I'm supposed to be having lunch at my fathers place today.Looks like I'm one of a very few people in this area who repair these old Apple II series machines. I think there's even someone who fixes the really old Tandy's, before they went IBM compatible. The computer shop in town won't touch these old things. No readily available parts base. I get plenty of parts from old junk Apple II systems people bring me just to get them out of the shed, storeroom or attic. Sometimes I find one that's in fair shape and fix it and add it to my collection. They're not new but used parts are better than no parts and I clearly state that I use salvaged (used) parts. That's all you can get for these anymore.The Home Health nurse will be changing out the wound vac dressing. Good thing too. The seal failed around the toes early this morning and tripped an alarm on the unit that woke me up. It took only a few minutes to fix and the vac was back in operation. I just had to cut off the bad piece of film and replace it with a new piece. Nothing to it.Lunch today is supposed to be red beans, rice, onions and cornbread. Good stuff.Right now I'm keeping an eye on an auction for a computer part I've been looking for. It ends later this morning. If the price is still low toward the end I'll slip in a higher bid at the last minute and see if I can grab it. I may get a real bargain. Of course I could get a worthless dud too.Other than that there's not much going on today.
Lunchtime!
Chloe, a bowl of Polish Chili Verde, please - and an RBF to wash it down!
I got a little wiser this morning:
"Nothing ever gets build the way it was planned (on paper)!"
I sketched out the piers on the layout, only to find out that both would not fit the way I had planned them
I had to downsize them a little, but I don´t think it´s much of a loss. See for yourself:
I "plan" to start the construction of them coming weekend, providing my friend lets me use his workshop. It´ll be going to be a dusty affair, cutting all the pilings out of 8 mm wooden rods.
Jimmy_Braum Feeling extremely fustrated at this job search.
Feeling extremely fustrated at this job search.
Keep looking....you never know what could come up. My beginning jobs were mostly garden types of things...working in greenhouses and such..
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Good Morning!!
Chloe...I'l have a large coffee and a breakfast bagel please...
It's going to be a sunny but cool day with wind ...
I've got a bunch of runnin' 'roun' with doctor appointments today so I be up and getting ready for them...
Haave a good'un!!
not feeling well this morning..lots of internal distress...
-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!
It stopped ra*ning last night - seems to turn into a nice day! I just sent out my order of wire and solder - it really knocked me off my chair to find out, how expensive solder is!
Heartland Division CB&QUlrich ... Laugh.... You might be like some guys who hestitate to do scenery
Garry - scenery is actaully the part of MRRing I like best, but painting something does not belong into that category. I was more into the "Crafts" part in my "Arts & Crafts" classes in my school days. I seem to be allergic against brushes ... Petra´s great grandfather was a professional artist to some reknown in his days, and she has inherited some of his talent. She does wonders in water colors! Maybe I´ll be able to persuade her to paint the background for me. Would make the layout a little bit hers as well!
Ken - Sparky is a cute one!
Jimmy - hang in there! I have turned in over 2,000 job applications in the past 5 years, each one accompanied with hopes and a prayer. None of them resulted in a job - I am too old and way too qualified. I am sure there is a good job, just waiting for you., it only takes time and patience!
Have a good one!
kbkchoochOh and Jeff? If plastic bags are so evil,why do most of the manufacturers sell them in plastic bags??Whistling
Karl ... Is that NCE deal available to anybody? ... If so, do they care about the condition of the decoders you trade in?
Also, Karl .... Any chance you can work less hours? Your frequency of posting has decreased in recent weeks .
jeffrey-wimberly Packer Jeff,Suprised you're still sticking with digitrax decoders. I'm finding that the motor control isn't as good as others, and they seem to be prone to failing (you did see where I had like 3 or 4 go bad in short order for no reason?). I'm replacing them with either TCS or Lenz decoders. For a budget, I think the multi-packs of NCE decoders are much better than the digitrax... I've heard the horror stories about them. Haven't had any gop bad on me. I have heard of some people storing them in plastic bags. Big no-no on that. Those bags coolect and store massive ampunts of static electricity. When the bag is touched that static is discharged and the decoders are toast. I use cardboard boxes and anti-static bags that were made for computer boards. Haven't static fried a decoder yet.
Packer Jeff,Suprised you're still sticking with digitrax decoders. I'm finding that the motor control isn't as good as others, and they seem to be prone to failing (you did see where I had like 3 or 4 go bad in short order for no reason?). I'm replacing them with either TCS or Lenz decoders. For a budget, I think the multi-packs of NCE decoders are much better than the digitrax...
I've heard the horror stories about them. Haven't had any gop bad on me. I have heard of some people storing them in plastic bags. Big no-no on that. Those bags coolect and store massive ampunts of static electricity. When the bag is touched that static is discharged and the decoders are toast. I use cardboard boxes and anti-static bags that were made for computer boards. Haven't static fried a decoder yet.
Differnt strokes I guess.
Never had an NCE decoder fail unless I failed to install it right I have been replaceing the last few Digitrax units as they expire with NCE decoders. Especially since NCE will take my "off brand" decoders and replace them with comparable NCE decoders for 10 bucks each plus 2 bucks postage. I usually wait til I get 3 or 4 saved up. Almost all my Digitrax and all of my TCS decoders have gone this way. Plus a few ebay "junkers" that had fried decoders. I have also lately had a bumper crop of fried decoders brought to me for repair. I replace the decoder with new and toss the offending decoder in a drawer for later "recycling".
But like I said, different strokes.
Oh and Jeff? If plastic bags are so evil,why do most of the manufacturers sell them in plastic bags??
Got new batteries in my watch (worse than installing sound in n scale locos) so its off to bed. 5:30 comes early.
Cyas!
Karl
NCE über alles!
Sorry, I've just had a day from heck. First, had another day of worthless applications. Next, I had to miss Springsteen tonight because I couldn't afford it. Third, problems at home, and finally I got kicked out of my band for not being "good enough"...so yeah, if I could use one of those Men In Black memory erasers on today, I would in a heartbeat. I guess I will try more entry posiiton job applications tomorrow.
(My Model Railroad, My Rules)
These are the opinions of an under 35 , from the east end of, and modeling, the same section of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway. As well as a freelanced road (Austinville and Dynamite City railroad).
PackerJeff,Suprised you're still sticking with digitrax decoders. I'm finding that the motor control isn't as good as others, and they seem to be prone to failing (you did see where I had like 3 or 4 go bad in short order for no reason?). I'm replacing them with either TCS or Lenz decoders. For a budget, I think the multi-packs of NCE decoders are much better than the digitrax...
Evening guys
Been pretty busy with work and getting ready for the end of the semester in my college classes. I love how some instructors don't give you some assignments until a few days before the semester ends...
I did go to the MRR club tonight, I finished weighting the club cars to NMRA specs. I can safely say I'm glad I don't have any of the athearn 40' ice reefers. Those things are kind of a pain to take apart.
Jimmy, I too am frustrated with the job search. I have a low-end job, but I have had a degree in mechanical design and technical illustration (fancy wording for drafter, I can do both CAD and board) for about 2 years now. Unfortunately in this economy, not many spots are available. The ones that are are usually looking for experience. I'm going back to school for IT... I'm about to take a 2nd job over the summer to get my foot in at the comissary on base...
Ken, Good to see you in the diner. Sorry to hear about Shaddy, but at least you found Sparkie. Sparkie at least doesn't take the food when you are looking. Delilah (my german shepard/lab puppy) will take food or other things in front of you when you're looking, although she is getting better about it. She's swiped a bagel from my dad before, and she's swiped a screwdriver from me a few days ago...
Jeff,Suprised you're still sticking with digitrax decoders. I'm finding that the motor control isn't as good as others, and they seem to be prone to failing (you did see where I had like 3 or 4 go bad in short order for no reason?). I'm replacing them with either TCS or Lenz decoders. For a budget, I think the multi-packs of NCE decoders are much better than the digitrax...
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.
Went to dinner with the family tonight. Besides myself there were my niece and her husband, my sister and her husband, my father and stepmother and several friends. I had chicken, beef and shrimp fajitas and a diet Dr Pepper.After the computer and decoder work I did today I wonder what I can do tomorrow as an encore. Lots of nothing? Sounds good to me. My father told me to be over at his place around noon. He's making beans, rice and cornbread.Time for me to call it a night. See y'all tomorrow.
Jimmy ... If you don't mind moving, the News says there are plenty of good paying jobs in North Dakota.
Rob .... Thanks for the comment.
Ken .... Looks like the new dog is a keeper. He appears to be thankful to you for taking him in.
Howdy Y'all!
Flo, can I get some chicken fried steak, mashed taters and some fresh asparagus?
Still working the 11 hour days , 6 days a week, but I'm getting used to it now. I've learned to cope. It has slowed down my modeling and my on-line life, but the paycheck is nice.
Ken, glad to see you in here. Sorrry to hear about you dog,, but it sounds like you've got another just in time!
Cederstrand ***Jimmy, wouldn't hurt to look at: Monster, Simply Hired, & Career Builder. You can also go to the unemployment office and they may be able to help spiff up your resume, if you need assistance with that. Wishing you the very best with your job search.
***Jimmy, wouldn't hurt to look at: Monster, Simply Hired, & Career Builder. You can also go to the unemployment office and they may be able to help spiff up your resume, if you need assistance with that. Wishing you the very best with your job search.
Jimmy, truer words were never spoken. The county employment office here dusted of my Resume, spiffed it up, and hooked me up with a career councellor which really helped alot. Best of luck in your search.
Gotta trot,,,,,now I get to replace my watch battery!! Oh Joy!!
I'll try the "House Special", please.
I'm applying for starting out jobs "Kmart, grocery stores,Lowes,etc"
Jimmy_Braum wrote: Feeling extremely fustrated at this job search.
What's your dream job? What jobs are you applying to? What kind of educational background do you have? What other jobs have you had, even stuff like lifeguarding or mowing lawns?
These are hard times. We need to be realistic about what we can do, but at the same we still need to keep reaching for the stars.
Who do you know who works somewhere you might like to work? A long time ago, using "connections" was looked down upon, even though it was used all the time. Nowadays, exactly the same process is called "networking" and it is highly recommended by job search professionals. Don't be afraid to ask your uncle or neighbor for a name and phone number. It's also called "taking the initiative" and often causes the Job Gods to look favorably upon you.