Good evening ..
My closet shelf repair jobs is nearing completion. I figued out what happened. The shelves were no properly installed. Each end is supposed to have a bracket supporting the long piece used for hang clothes. There were few diagonal brackets in the middle of the shelf to support it, but that was not enough for all the weight.
Instead of using end brackets, I now have wood blocks secured to studs, and that will support a loaded shelf. (The brackets are only fastend to the drywall and not the studs.) Also, it is a good time to send surplus clothes to Good Will or the local Helping Hands. So, much less will be going back in the closet.
Anyhow, not much model railroading to report.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good morning all!
Not much to report from the land of Buckeyes other then its windy with rain-a down right miserable morning..Yesterday afternoon I lazed about and read a Ralph Compton Western novel and when finish I recharged my Kindle Fire..After supper I watched Vignettes of the Erie-Lackawanna Vol. 2 ..A lot of information can be found in these types of railroad DVDs.
I shall have a cup and look over da forum.
Have a good'un!
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"
Good Morning Diners,
Flo, I'll have a giant cup of coffee with lots of cream, please.
Two days in a row and no Galaxy. Very uncharacteristic. Sure hope he's OK.
Blackhawks won last night. Not that I really care, but what's interesting is that it went for 3 over times and ended at like 1:00 am.
in lieu of a real quote from some world leader or someone, I'll just contribute this for today. Hope Galaxy will be back tomorrow.
"Lay back and groove, on a rainy day." - James Marshall Hendrix
i hope everyone is OK, safe and warm.
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
Mornin' everyone!
Zoe, I'll have a bowl of hot oatmeal with brown sugar and a pot of Seneca Lake Blend Dark Roast coffee for my R&GV RR mug please...
As Barry would say, dark and gloomy today here in the Finger Lakes Region of NYS. Lots of heavy clouds out there and some sprinkles going from time to time. Contractor may be taking the day off with the weather... I think the new picture window has arrived for the living room and they just need a good day to install it. Inside probably waiting for the work done yesterday to dry and cure.
Since Galaxy is no where to be found (Do hope he is OK), here is another great quote for today: "I don't need anger management. I need people to stop ticking me off!" - anonymous
I will be sending out a large bunch of emails today to people who are signed up to come to the Convention, so I will spend most of today sitting here at the computer. I better head down cellar and check on the water level down there...
Catch you all later!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
I, too, am wondering about Galaxy. I hope it's just a computer issue. Or, perhaps he surprised his wife with a vacation in Paris for her birthday.
Once again, our White Team was victorious in Tuesday Night Hockey. The final score was 20-17. No, we're not the NHL. We played about 10 minutes of "overtime," which to us is the time after we're supposed to get off the ice and the time the Zamboni driver actually buzzes us off. As the last group of the evening, we give him a few extra dollars and some beers and he gives us extra ice time. After an hour and a half, though, we don't need any more time.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Afternoon Folks!
It was a little foggy this morning, but turned into a pleasantly sunny day after a while. Temperatures are a tad down from yesterday, but that´s OK with me.
The meds I have to take give me a nauseatic feeling in my stomach, so I am not up to much today - just hang around, leaf through some old MR copies or search the web for some staem videos. The doc says I´ll get used to that feeling, but at the moment I find it annoying.
Still no word from our friend G.? I am a little worried, after what he has been through recently. I hope we will get a message from him.
Here is a pic showing today´s view from our dining area window:
Have a good one!
Watch this great 1989 video:
"The Crazy Bunch"
Heart warming!
Garry - unfortunately the way this system is designed it is not necassary to attach it to a stud. Another reason I really do not like this system. They look good in new but when it comes to actual use they ultimately fail.
Mr. B - congrates on the win
Brakie - That is a nice way to relax watching train videos.
Ulrich - Do you have a mailing address for Galaxy ? Does anyone have a contact for him ? I wonder if he finally flew the coup because of his home issues ? I sure hope it is not health.
Lion - look out for da Bears : ) !
This weekend I will probably start packing the YGW up for the move at the end of the month. Mixed feelings about that.
Gotta get back to w**k
TTYL
YGW
YGW - I have sent him an email this morning, but have not yet received an answer. I am more than just a little worried ...
He did say a few pages back...that He was having trouble with His PC working. I do have His mailing address....but I don't believe He would want Me to give it out, without His permission.
Hope all is well, with Him.
Take Care!
Frank
JaBear,
Dog biscuit and water for the ''mutt'' EH!!??
I believe Bear season is about to open up.
Evening Diners,
I too miss Galaxy's appearance on the forum. Not much happening today.
If I did sold off my N Scale trains, I still wouldn't have enough to buy a 1:1 Scale Steam locomotive or diesel kit. But I do think of it 2 or 3 times a year.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
Evening Dinners
Flo, please
Work Front Today was my sit on my caboose and read day. Thursday I will make a few moves on the floor and fill a King Sizes Soft Side Water Bed that Dave drained in Januray. I have been told to make Dave fill it this weekend but why bother?
It was pretty slow today far as customer count, but I did have one good one. Couple bought a set of Split Queen Memory Foam Mattress for the power base's they all ready had. If I did the math right I made a extra $215.00 today in spiff.
Galaxy I just hope in the long run he is happy with his life no matter what road it goes down.
Trains are running well! So I know they are up to something!
Latter, Ken
I hate Rust
Evenin' folks!
Janie, just a refill for my cup of decaf please....
Currently 39°F outside and I may wake up to find white stuff on the ground..... That is really not that unusual in these parts. A sn*w storm of sorts even in May is not unheard of, but I can do without any more of the STUFF. Almost rather mow lawn, ya know.
Seekms like I did a lot of STUFF today, but not really sure if I accomplished much. I did get emails out to the Convention Attendees. I still need to send them all another one tomorrow moring with the maps of the college and the building we will be using.
Evening quote! "The kids text me "plz" which is shorter than please. I text back "no".....which is shorter than "yes"." - Anonymous
Catch you all in the morning. I hope to see that G is back by then.
I'm back. I see a few new faces around here, and its nice to see a few of the old hands still around.
Time to update on myself,
Layout wise, the N scale AT&SF themed layout is in a bit of a pause in construction, with not much done since mid January, this is due in part to a reconfiguration and renovation of the room its located in, and mostly lack of time while I have other priorities.
number one is putting a lot of time into my relationship with my girlfriend! We are actually going on a two week vacation on saturday to SE Asia. I've also been helping my parents with renovations on their home, besides work, I have played cricket every saturday, leaving only sunday to recover (not feeling like layout work.)
The layout itself is covered to keep dust off it, as our place is very dusty, and once the renovations are complete I plan on getting back to working on it.
As some of you may know I enjoy SE Asia immensely, and one of the main reasons for this next vacation is to do some ground work as within the next 18 months my partner and myself want to live in Thailand for at least 12 months, this will involve alot of planning (and saving money!) but its something I want to experience, and to get away from Australia for a while, as much as I love it!
I've been on this forum 11 years, and I'm still young (26 in August) so I want to do this while I still can :) then I'll come back to reality and work my a** off for another 40 years ;)
I'll try pop back in tomorrow night before I head off, and I will of course try catch up whilst on my vacation.
Cheers!
"OzJim"
EDIT: Drinks are on me!
James, Brisbane Australia
Modelling AT&SF in the 90s
Good Morning
GGRRRROOOOOWWLL!!!!!! We got 4" of s**w out here on our back deck!!! Farging s**w!!! Back to clunky old boots and parka.....RRRRRRR!!!! High today...in the fricking fracking s**w will be....35F....
Got stuff to do this morning and part of this afternoon...so I be up rather early.
back, James!!!!
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/
Not much to report from the land of chilled Buckeyes other then its cold this morning.When will warm weather get here? Not this weekend according to the weather gal.
Yesterday I inspected, cleaned and service the engines I will be using during the tractor show open house and the week of the county fair.I will inspect the cars I will be using since I hate surprises during the first few minutes of running and not to mention any derailments or other issues causes me great embarrassment.My personal goal is 100% derailment and trouble free operation during public shows.I won't accept anything less.
I have no idea what my agenda for today is..
So...
I shall have a cup or three and look over the forum.
Flo, I'll have my usual gigante cup of coffee with boo coo cream, please.
Larry: Derailment free is a lofty and noble goal. Hope all goes well.
Been involved with trying to get interior design legislation passed in Illinois senate. The bill is in sub-committee, which we've been told is better for us. I'm not actually in the hearings, but I'm in the organization that is. We seem to have a lot of vociferous opposition. Some of it I understand. Some of it I don't. if I say anymore, it'll start to sound political, which is not my intent.
Day three and no Galaxy. I sure hope things are OK.
No relevant quote today. I'll see if I can find one for tomorrow. But, I'll contribute this.
"I was older than that yesterday, I'm younger than that now." - Bob Dylan
I hope everyone is OK, safe, and warm.
Oz Jim .... Good to see you. Have a great trip !
Barry ..... Snow? ... That snow good.
UP 831 .... Interesting you are working with the IL legislature.
Mr. B ..... You suspect Mr. and Mrs. G are in Paris ? ... Well, if it Paris, TN, that is not very far from here.
I, too, sent a PM to G. ... I supect he lost the use of his computer temporarily and will be back when he solves that problem.
Today is a big day here !
My Main Squeeze, Shelley, has her BIRTHDAY today. In her honor, I might actually listen to her when she talks.
A very big, smiling to Shelley!
Good Afternoon!
Deep down in my memory I remember Galaxy saying something about him expecting to have computer problems coming up. I hope it is just this which keeps him from joining us (and greeting the day with a new poem each time).
Ken - even if the job sucks (at least from time to time), at the age of 59 (which I am turning in August) there is only a slim chance of finding a new and better one. So hang in there, bear it an grin!
OzJim - good to see you back in here! Taking abreak from western civilisation? I could use that myself right now.
It took a little longer for the fog to clear today, but now it is bright and sunny again. From the inside it even looks nice and warm, but it isn´t. We have easterly winds blowing cold air down from Russia, preventing the sun to warm the land.
Ever seen a HOn30 live steam loco? Well here it is:
Wouldn´t it be nice to have one of those? It was built by the British modeler Brian Caton, who unfortunately does not run a business, so one cannot just order one. The one in the video is owned by Gerd, a really talented model railroader, who also build big ride-on live steam engines.
Chloe, coffee and a handful of those chocolate chip cookies, please.
CUL!
Good morning, all. I'm hoping for a Galaxy sighting, too.
It will only get up to 50 degrees here in New England for the next couple of days. I'd really like to get out for a bicycle ride, but that's too cold for me. I think I'll just take a walk instead. I'll put on some boots and take a rail trail walk. The Bedford and Billerica RR ran for less than a year (1877-8) but later became part of the Boston & Lowell and then the Boston & Maine. It was finally abandoned in 1962. The right-of-way is a dirt and gravel path now, and it provides a nice mountain bike path from the road a quarter of a mile from my house to the popular Minuteman Bikeway which runs into the city.
Heartland Division CB&QMy Main Squeeze, Shelley, has her BIRTHDAY today. In her honor, I might actually listen to her when she talks. Whistling
Well, it's not my wife's birthday, so I didn't do anything like that. I can pretty much quote that particular rant from memory anyway.
MisterBeasleyGood morning, all. I'm hoping for a Galaxy sighting, too.
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Mornin'.........
Zoe, more Marrakesh Express Dark Roast coffee please. A lot more. please!
I'm sitting here at my iMac watching the white crap fall out of the sky. Unlike the guy to the North West of me up North of the Border Barry, that white crap isn't sticking but it is falling out of the sky. Think I should take a break and go mow the lawn??? The contractor isn't here today yet, probably due to the crapstorm...
Since Galaxy is no where to be found, I will post a couple more life changing quotes from that famous writer and composer Anonymous:
"Of course I talk to myself, sometimes I need expert advice!"
"I'm going to retire and live off of my savings. Not sure what I'll do that second week."
Have a few days of stuff to get done yesterday, so I better get moving. Latter and stay safe and warm wherever you are!
From Men in Black:
Here is Galaxy
Frank - Would it be possible to send him a snail mail addressed to him and the Mrs just in case he has fallen ill or something worse ? I would not dream of asking you to distrubute his mailing address with out his permission.
Whoa Frank that is one BIG bear hunting gun ! RUN BEAR !
Howmus - LOL - I shared your qoutes and my Coworkers laughed too ! Thanks
UP 831 - Design Legislation ? What is the potential law to be " thou shalt not wear stripes with Polka dots ?
Blown out - Snow ! Come to Virginia we are on our second mwing already !
James - welcome back !
Garry Are you sure thats not a galaxy ? It looks a like a fast back Torino.
Ken - Sounds like a good day at w** k as much as one can have there. Watch those engines runnung that good they are sure to be up to something ! Like clogging the main or worse !
Only nine days to the new home day ! Then the hard work begins - the big move - and the set up for the new home for the N&W empire !
Gotta git back to w**k Prayers to all in need especially Galaxy if he is hurting. Has anyone seen Rob around ?
Morning Gang,
Chloe, when you get a moment, I would like a double order of scrambled eggs on rye toast and a H.C. to chase. Thanks much.......
Well, we got back from Montana last evening about 8:30. It is about an 8 hour drive with pet stops etc. along the way. We had a great 5 days there with our youngest Son. Toured Yellowstone again on Saturday. It was the first week-end of the year it was open. Saw lots of wildlife (no Lions though). Then helped my Son build a two barrel rain barrel set up. One above the other. horizontally. It turned out great. Barrels came from a car wash and they had held soap,so we cleaned them well and they are white in color which is nice.
Picked up a Micro-Mark order that I had sent there (save postage) and of cource a visit to Jim's Junction to load up on odds and ends and then found some really neat farm machinery and construction vehicles at a Tractor Supply Store that will work fine for HO. I had hoped to get a couple more Blue point Turnout controllers, But John was out of them so will order from here.
I also found a really neat tricycle at Tractor supply for my Grandson. It is a very heavy duty one with inflatable tires like on a big wheel barrow, and a heavy steel frame, comfortable seat and a bell. He will think it is like a Monster Truck. He is too little right now, but will save it for his forth birthday next spring. If I was to buy it up here I would expect to pay up to $150.00 for it, but got it there for $69.00.
Glad Ulrich is feeling somewhat better, hope that continues to progress.
I too, am concerned about Galaxy, hope all is well there in N.Y.
Garry, Give Shelley an extra squeeze and whisper in her ear that John wishes her a very Happy Birthday as well.
Mr. B., that much overtime for a fella your age is like the Blackhawks playing until 1:00am the other night. Sure glad you are having fun with that.
YGW. Good luck with the move.
Anyone heard from Cape Jim or Jerry, lately??
Ken, Nice spiff on one sale. Glad the trains are on time and running well. Don't invite any visitors over. Mine all run great until I have a visitor. The California Zephyr was running great and with my last visitor, after ten minutes of running fine the second last car derailed on a turnout and I could not determine a reason for that until the second day and I decided to clean the wheels on that car. They didn't look very dirty and not alot came off them, but it has ran fine ever since. I think I will get around (soon) to cleaning all the wheels on that train.
Will check back later, but must go and get ready for a hair cut at noon and a trip to the Cancer Clinic at 2:20 this afternoon. I go back to work part time on the 5th of May. So that is a week short of two months off this time. Last year it was six months medical leave. Having thoughts about retiring for good this fall, will see how that shakes out.
Later Gators,
Johnboy out...................to get spiffed up
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Afternoon just a coke for me. Sorry I haven't been here for sometime but the health problems reared up again so again was hospitalised for a couple of weeks. When I came out my wife said that we were moving to another flat near her daughter (my stepdaughter) at first was not overly impressed until I saw that there was a 13x10 ft shed at the end of the garden. Had a look at it nice and water tight floored and level you can have it for your model railroad she said!!! Can't wait to move at last somewhere to built my railroad empire. Best wishes to all!!!!!
Ulrich, JohnBoy, etc .... Thanks. I'll pass the greatings to my Main Squeeze.
YGW... Google: "1968 Ford Galaxy images".
We just got back. I took Shelley out to eat in Paducah. Then she wanted to go shopping. Believe it or not; her choice for shopping was home improvement stores. We went to Lowes and Home Depot. Why? Because she wanted to go to the garden center. Now we have flower plants for her garden. I suspect a Honey Do project is about to take oplace.
Flo, Brew Please
Sir MadogKen - even if the job sucks (at least from time to time), at the age of 59 (which I am turning in August) there is only a slim chance of finding a new and better one. So hang in there, bear it an grin!
Ulrich My Friend Problem is I like the job, it's the paychecks that sucke caboose! Worst part is I never can plain out a budget. One month I may make as little as $1800.00 gross and next might be $3000.00 (Far and few in between I will add) Take today as example, had another good spiff sale, right around $165.00 in spiff. So in two days I made a extra $550.00. Then I will have a week I only make a extra $20.00?
When I first got into this line of work and polished my presentation and learned more about health and sleep it was not uncommon for me to make $200.00 plus each day. But that was in 2007 and the econmy is not at healthy as then. Plus the market is being flooded by Cheap Mattress! Serta makes junk till you spend $1000.00 or more on a queen set. It is easy to make a cheap mattress feel good, for a year too 3 years. After that it is time for a new one. A well made cheap mattress, well feels cheap but it will keep that feel for 5 to 8 years.
Other thing that hurts is it seems that everyone is selling mattress? Heck, places that are know for selling just cheap junk (Weekend Only, Big Lot's, Vaule City) are selling them. Even hardware stores are selling mattress here in the U.S. Yet, none of the people at theses store are trained in how a mattress works and what a customer turly needs! If they want a hard mattress, it is over there, soft mattress over there!
They are not trained to ask what kind of sleep problems a person is having or if there are back problems. A HARD MATTRESS IS NOT GOOD FOR YOUR BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT IS A OLD WIFETALE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Plus in this bussines support does not mean firm or hard. If the mattress is firm you contour to the mattress. When you sink into the mattress contour to you and gives you better support!
OK, I am off my
Ken