Whoa, Tuesday Night Hockey was tough last night. I'm still not quite over this cold, and my energy level isn't what it should be. Besides that, we were a bit short on guys so I didn't get as much help from my defense as I would have liked. I'm feeling better now after sleeping in for a while this morning.
I can't find a model church that fits my space, location and budget without looking like tacky plastic, so I plan to scratchbuild one. For some reason, it took me until this morning to realize that the first step should be to make a cardstock mock-up of the church, so I can not only plan from there, but also use the mock-up to place the pink foam for the scenery.
I'll have to do an inventory of what windows I've already got, and then see what I can find at the Greenberg train show this weekend. After that, I'll plan a trip to Northeastern Scale Lumber. They've actually got a small shop nearby. I'd much rather browse in a shop than browse through a catalog. Limited hours, but I'm retired. I can find the time.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
V8VegaSo far today it still works, I had to sign in, if it stops working I think I will go to Gmail as then I can change from Verizon as my internet if I want to.
I am still with Comcast, but several years ago I started using Gmail for my email needs. I like the Gmail screen much better. I set up the old Comcast account to forward all my mail to Gmail, and to send a notice to the sender that I had changed to Gmail and they should send all subsequent mail to Gmail.
Nope, Flip - Vinnie´s on a vacation, Steven is sitting in for him!
Good to see ya again!
Peeking in the back window, to see if Vinny is here. Is he still looking for me???
Flip
yougottawanta. . .SIL update - it seems things are taking a turn for the better finally. The saw bones have her on a new med which seems to be helping her greatly and she is starting to show signs of improvement and better decesion making ( she had brain damage in the area of the brain that makes decisions ). . .
This is great news. I can't remember, did they catch the %#$%s that did this to her?
Yesterday on the flight back from Philadelphia I watched "Patani, The Accidental Death of a Cyclist". It is a decent bio-pic on the rise and fall of a gifted Italian Cyclist, as well as a scathing review of the corruption that existed in international cycling. (Mr. B, you might find this quite interesting.) It is available on Amazon Prime and Netflix.
Richard
Good Afternoon!
I was busy all morning, writing up a political editorial comment for an online newspaper, which has already published a number of articles I wrote. There is no money in it and no fame, just for the fun of letting off some steam! It also helped me to set my mind on other issues.
blownout cylinderHealth is much better therfor...Whistling
Barry - that´s good news! Carry on improving!
The Bemo track on my layout proves to be a bad choice! It was for free, so I have no reason to complain, but keepin the track clean is a major hassle. Actually, the track is not made by Bemo, but by Shinohara and, honestly, the quality is not that of Peco track. So far, I have used one of those track cleaning rubbers, but they provide help only for a rather short period of time. This time I tried something new (to me) - I took a metal polish paste design to clean and polish stainless steel sinks et. al. and carefully rubbed it onto the railheads. After it had dried I polished it off and the trains seem to run a lot better. I think this is what is called "gleaming", isn´t it?
Well, lets wait and see the long term effects of it.
Ken - I don´t think I am chasing high standards. Wait until you see those areas you don´t see in the pictures!
YGW - I agree the layout deserves to be populated by some figures. I still have quite a few left over from previous activities, but cannot place them as long as I don´t have the catenary erected. With my luck, I glue the figures exactly where a mast has to be.
Good to hear the news on your SIL´s improvement!
Janie, coffee and a cinnamon roll, please!
Good Morning
Out of the hospital. Into the studio/rehearsals/generalized mayhem...
Health is much better therfor...
Ray: I think the first photo is better.
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/
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Evening Dinners
Flo, please.
I don't know if it has been do to the time change or something eles but I been feeling way tired. After I read all the post, I just don't feel like typing.
YGW Happy to read some good news about Kelly for a change! By the way, you never told me how many wheels sets you would like or manufacture. With Proto 2000 there is 12 wheels per pacakge. I use them and like them. I think K-10 all so has Inter-Mountain wheels as well. Give me a idea how many you would like and I check the cost and buy as many as I can for you.
Ulrich You must set your standerds very high! You have a nice looking layout.
Train Front Does not look good for trains my next few days off. Weather is going to be great and I have to get back to work on the backyard and fence. I did get a old Bachmann 40 foot C&O Box car on the rails. Bought it for 94 cents at K-10 Model Trains. Added body mounted Kadee #5's, PK 2000 wheels and added some weight. Works well and looks good with the C&O RS-2.
See you all Wed, Ken
I hate Rust
Evenin' Folks!
Janie, just a cup of hot chocolate for me right now, please...
Today has been busy.... I know, so what else is new for me.... Got most everything done I needed to do though and that was the good part. Not so good is... I think I mentioned a dear friend of mine from the MLK committee lost her husband to cancer last week after several years of struggle. This is a family that has been the model of being hard working, frugal, and having their values in the right places. The husband who passed away worked most of his life for a paving company in Penn Yan (owned by a relative I believe), the wife was a Secretary at Hobart and William Smith Colleges and she retired a few years ago. I met the lady not long after I moved to Geneva (tought a couple of her children) and knew she was always helping people in need. Took in to her house many kids who had been in trouble or had no family that could take care of them, etc. Three of her 4 children are college graduates one of which was an MLK Scholarship recipient many years ago. That young lady now has a major scholarship named for her at the Universary she graduated from. Anyway, found out she has a very large medical balance that she will have to be responsible for from the last couple years of her husbands illness. Not only that but the Rev. who is the President of the Committee stopped in to pick up the Dinner invites today and was very saddened to tell me the lady can't even live in her home at the moment because of some major plumbling problems..... The committee is in the process of voting to give a chunk of money to help the lady pay some of her bills. This is from our working money (much of which the lady raised...). I will be giving a good sized check to her both for her needs and to her daughter's Scholarship in honor of the ladies husband... I think many of our committee members will be giving generously to her.
Whenever a friend loses a spouse, it brings back some tough feelings for me anyway.... April 15 this year would have been my 50th. wedding anniversary.......
I did take a few more photos of the bridge area today. Looking for a shot I may be able to enter in the Photo Contest at the Convention in May... I will be taking a bunch more with various different angles and items in the picture before makingn up my mind which one to use... here are a couple I took today:
I think the first one is the best of the two...
Have a great night everyone! My prayers for all of you in need...
73
Ray
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Jim & Dennis, and any others that have dogs that have a bad time with thunder and loud noises.
They sell jackets for dogs in pet stores that are called "THUNDER JACKET or SHIRTS" and they really work well. It is almost like a compression shirt that holds tight to the body, but it seems to give them comfort. It sure has worked for us.
Johnboy out..............
from Saskatchewan, in the Great White North..
We have met the enemy, and he is us............ (Pogo)
Hello all
Garry - I am well - well covered up at w**k from being out four days ! The sales agent has been BUSY - She has sold 6 houses in the last month alone - I am about to be well covered up with w**k. I suppose that is a good problem to have.
SIL update - it seems things are taking a turn for the better finally. The saw bones have her on a new med which seems to be helping her greatly and she is starting to show signs of improvement and better decesion making ( she had brain damage in the area of the brain that makes decisions )
Steve - I had no idea you were such a romantic type ! Way to go.
Ulrich - I have a few extra HO scale figures. Would you like some for your layout.
Galaxy - Have you sent the PM yet ?
Ken - Read you PM. You are welcome and thank you.
All the rest have not had time to read post yet but will later. Look forward to touching base with everyone.
TTYL
YGW
I tried to take a few shots from a different angle than just the "normal" bridge-and-chapel scene.
There certainbly is room for improvement!
Morning everyone!
Zoe, just sneaking in before the clock strikes 12... I'll have a bowl of Organic Vanilla aqlmond Crunch cereal with a handfull of blueberries on it. Oh need my pot of Seneca Lake Blend Dark Roast Coffee for my R&GV RR Mug as well. Please and Thank You Ma'am!
I have already been out and around this morning. Had to go to the Post office to get a couple rolls of those sticky thingies you put on envelopes, then to the Credit Union to order more checks for the MLK Committee. Finally went over to Mother Earth Natural Foods to buy my month's supply of Coffee (Seneca Lake Blend and Marrakesh Express), some organic chocolate bars that are fantastic, and a bag of tropical dried fruit that I like to nibble on.
Steven, guess I started something with Pi Day. I am not actually a mathmatician, but a musician... We do a lot of good numbers though! I have been celebrating March 14 as Pi Day for several years now. Fun! I like that Japanese Tradition!
I have to make a run to Canandaigua this afternoon. Need to drop off a check to the Sholarship fund and take my suit coat in to be dry cleaned. Needs it badly! Unfortunately there is not a dry cleaner left in Geneva, where I live. may have some time in the train room. YES!!!!
Later!
Good morning, everybody !
I'm still full from eating so much pi.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Sir Madog Steven - White Day? Ladies giving candy to the beloved men? I think this is kind of nice! I think I´ll have White Days all year around ...
Steven - White Day? Ladies giving candy to the beloved men? I think this is kind of nice! I think I´ll have White Days all year around ...
In Japan, Valentine's has kind of a Sadie Hawkins' Day vibe to it... it's a day when women give chocolate to their secret crush to let them know they're interested. Though things are kind of complicated by the parallel tradition of "giri-choco," or "obligation chocolate," which is candy that women are kind of socially obligated to give to all their male co-workers so nobody feels left out. (Just like when you had to give Valentine's cards to all the girls in your elementary-school class.) The social signals that let one tell the difference between the two kinds of chocolate are many and subtle.
White Day is when men reciprocate; their gifts for the women likewise contain subtle clues as to whether they welcome the ladies' expression of interest or want to remain just friends. It's a complicated dance.
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
I was off-line since this morning, as our WiFi router finally gave up it´s ghost. Fortunately, we had a technician coming to check on our Internet connection and he installed a replacement router for very little money ($ 35, which has to come out of my MRRing budget -
Pi-Day? I missed it! I would have loved to have some pi(e) on Pi-Day, but I just did not connect 3/14/16 with pi, which I understand as:
3. 1415926535 8979323846 2643383279 5028841971 6939937510 5820974944 5923078164 0628620899 8628034825 3421170679 8214808651 3282306647 0938446095 5058223172 5359408128 4811174502 8410270193 8521105559 6446229489 5493038196 4428810975 6659334461 2847564823 3786783165 2712019091 4564856692 3460348610 4543266482 1339360726 0249141273 7245870066 0631558817 4881520920 9628292540 9171536436 7892590360 0113305305 4882046652 1384146951 9415116094 3305727036 5759591953 0921861173 8193261179 3105118548 0744623799 6274956735 1885752724 8912279381 8301194912 …
Talking of being nit-picky
No plans for the rest of the day, just sit back and watch the train on my layout!
Have a great one!
Ah yes, Pi Day... it's popular in the Discover Magazine offices down the hall, where they bring in pies and pizza pies for everybody to snack on.
But around the Otte household, 3/14 has a different significance... White Day. This is a Japanese holiday equivalent to Valentine's, when men give sweet treats to the special ladies in their lives. (It's called White Day because it was started by makers of marshmallow candies jealous of the monopoly chocolatiers had on Valentine's business.) (The Japanese celebrate Valentine's too, but on that day, women give sweets to men.) Anyway... eight years ago, I told my girlfriend all about the Japanese traditions of Valentine's and White Day and convinced her to give me treats on Valentine's in return for a promise of something special from me on White Day. She was dubious, but agreed. That White Day, I showed up at her door with a tray of homemade brownies. The center one had been removed and replaced with a square box containing a ring, and that day, she became my fiancee. So, every year, while others eat pie for Pi Day, we mark White Day with sushi (which is what we ate on our first date). It costs more than pie, but it's so worth it.
yougottawantaJPowell - When you were discharged didnt they know then that you were wounded/disabled ? Geez that is EXACTLY why I dont want Gov. involved in my health care !
No. I was not wounded to the point of actually being disabled. Over the course of time, things like PT, combat training, lifting, etc, take tolls on the human body and since things like a lower back injury, and a neck injury, occur at any point and are not combat related, but are military service connected, you have to go through all the necessary VA paperwork and exams to verify they are service connected and then the VA makes a determination as to the serverity (percentage) of disability and award you compensation based on that percentage.
If it was that severe, I would have gone through what is called a Medical Board Review and discharged if severe enough to warrant it. And then if the percentage was high enough, compensation would be awarded based on it.
Also, compensation is not an automatic thing. The percentage must be over 25% in order to receive a disability compensation check each month. My combined disability rating from all of my injuries the VA says are service connected, is 50%.
//signed// John Powell President / CEO CNY Transportation Corp (fictional)
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Hunter - When we met in January of 2000, you were just a 6 week old pup who walked his way into this heart of mine as the only runt in the litter who would come over to me. And today, I sit here and tell you I am sorry we had to put you down. It was the best thing for you and also the right thing to do. May you now rest in peace and comfort. Love, Dad. 8 June 2010
I love you and miss you Mom. Say hi to everyone up there for me. Rest in peace and comfort. Love, John. 29 March 2017
Howdy ..
YGW .. Hope you are okay. I've not seen you in past couple of days.
Galaxy ... That's very dood of you t otake Train Nut to the group.
Jim ... Glad the Airdale is fitting in. Sounds like thinderstorms will always be a problem though .
Ray ... Pi Day .... Okay
Lion ... you subway layout is impressive.
Ulrich ... I like the Swiss Rail videos.
I like all kinds. Cherry Pi. Peach Pi. Pecan Pi. Pumpkin Pi. Apple pi. ... Etc ...
I hope Diner celebrates Pi Day with all kinds.
Well, I took train nut friend to a suicide survivors group...L.O.S.S.T....Lights of Suicide Survivors Together. He liked the group, and wants to go again next meeting next month. The group is comprised of those who lost a child or brother to suicide, is a small group, and it was good for Train nut friend. I was able to provide a perspective from the suicide {attempts} side, which provides some answers, but not all for those who survive.
Other NYC train nut friend is coming up the 28th.
We won't be doing much vacationing this year, gotta pay for the improvement to the house first! ANd we still have so MUCH we wnat to do, as we have the money. SO much.
Well, its past my bedtime here, still need to wind down form group, and then I go beddypoos.
-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.
MisterBeasley And ROAR some more! South Ferry is one of the most interesting subway stations I've ever seen. It's the end of the line, and the trains make that tight curve you see pictured in both the prototype and model presented by the LION. Because of the curve, the platforms have mechanical extensions to let boarding and leaving passengers cross the gap without falling between the train and the platform.
And ROAR some more!
South Ferry is one of the most interesting subway stations I've ever seen. It's the end of the line, and the trains make that tight curve you see pictured in both the prototype and model presented by the LION. Because of the curve, the platforms have mechanical extensions to let boarding and leaving passengers cross the gap without falling between the train and the platform.
Also, only the first five cars of a train platform at South Ferry. If you are in the last five cars and did not heed the instructions to move forward, you will not get off, but will go around the loop and back to Rector Street.
They had built a new South Ferry Station, a real beauty, It could hold two ten car trains, but Super Storm Sandy took it all the way out, and so they are back in the old loop station. 500 million down the tubes. They are rebuilding it, of course, but it will be a while before it reopens, all of the sensitive stuff will be well waterproffed. Still is is a subway station and not a submarine. No matter what they do, water will get into it.
Chloe, I'll have a piece of cherry pie. Ray , I had never heard of pi day until this afternoon. In my retirement learning math class today the instructor informed us that it was 3.1416 day, therefore pi day. One of the participants looked up the origin of pi day in and it was started by some physist in 1988. Who knew.
Garry, the new airedale is fitting in well although she seems rather frightened by thunder. As she probably came into rescue due to severe flooding in Mississippi, that is not at all surprising.
Time to head to the the basement and spike down more track.
Have a good week.
Jim
Avernoon ffffolgs!
Chloe, just a cup of luyke warm coffee rigddt noou... Huh? Jes I yest game fromd da dentishh... Still numb.
Todays ordeal was toremove the temporary crown and make the final molds for the three new corwns that will get put in two weeks from today. Much nicer than the last time..... She said I could have pie for supper too!
Oh!!!! Happy Pi Day everyone! Yep today is 3.14... Pi day!
I finally got the rest of the information to complete the mailing list for the MLK Scholarship Dinner Invites. I will spend much of the rest of the afternoon printing them... I also hope to get a bit more done on the layout as well.
Catch you all later!
ROAR and ROAR
Well, I slept well last night for the first time in 2 weeks. The cough did not wake me up, not even once.
40 degrees and cloudy, though. Our stretch of nice weather is over. I did get out for a nice bike ride yesterday, taking the mountain bike over the old rail right-of-way for over an hour. Yesterday it was 60 and sunny.
This actually is the southernmost point on my layout, and there's a carfloat terminal nearby, so "South Ferry" is appropriate. It's not a model of the real South Ferry station in NYC, but I took the name anyway. This is gratuitous modeling. It's entirely below the surface and can't be seen unless you crawl under the layout. But, it's a lot more interesting than just a couple of undecorated staging tracks. Someday I'll rig up a video camera, though, and that's why I put in the scenery.
RAOR
Sir Madog My automatic log in must still be working, so maybe I am not affected by MR´s security update. This move may not upgrade the site´s security, but it is certainly a neat and clever way to get rid of those thousands of dormant accounts
My automatic log in must still be working, so maybe I am not affected by MR´s security update. This move may not upgrade the site´s security, but it is certainly a neat and clever way to get rid of those thousands of dormant accounts
It won't take effect until later this month.