yougottawanta. . .Richard - would love to hear a "cactus" story bet that is a good one ! . . .
It is a good story to tell, not so good to experience. I was riding down a trail, going a little faster than I should, when I came up on a pair of riders coming up the hill. Trail protocol dictates that a downhill rider yields to the uphill rider, so I started to slow and moved to the right of the trail. Unfortunately, my bike hit a rock and down I went. I put down my hands to stop the fall, right at the base of a cholla cactus. (Pronounced Choy-ya.)
A cholla drops those spine-infused balls to the ground and I put both hands into cholla balls. Now a cactus spine does not come to a point, rather it has a little tiny hook at the end that goes into the skin and grabs on. To make matters worse, I had bike gloves that were now attached via spines to my hand. There was nothing I could do, but stand there in pain. (The riders going up did not stop. I honestly don’t think they knew I went down, as I fell behind them.) After a few minutes, a Good Samaritan stopped, and using a pair of bike pumps, (he wasn’t about to use his hands) he removed the spines. The pain was excruciating and my hands were bruised for days afterwards. Within a week, I was back out on the bike.
Richard
Heartland Division CB&QI'll remain sad about Barry for quite a while.
Heartland Division CB&Q.....and referred to his hamburgers as "Barry Sized" .
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
I would never have imagined that Rebel was big in PA. Maryland was a slave state kept in the Union by Federal Troops but not PA. Growing up close to Gettysburg and Antietam, either battle made D-Day look like a walk in the park.
Even more amazing is camo tuxes. My father had a men's store and we rented tuxes, from a supplier in Baltimore. When I was 16, I drove downtown to pick up the tuxes. I can't remember what they rented for, but I'm thinking around $35 or less.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Steve,
The biggest fish are always around a pier, or other object, submerged into the water. It allows a nice place to hide. Smaller fish swim by your bigger fish hidey-hole, and you now have a full, happy bigger fish. (Except when said smaller fish is my lure......)
And, if it is a springtime layout, three fisherman is nowhere near enough! Opening day for trout season in my area will have them lined up almost elbow to elbow around bridges and the like... I have seen close to 2 dozen around one at the same time. (And they all wonder why I refuse to go opening day! There's plenty there still.....)
Clichés that should end.... Other than the mandatory tunnel to nowhere just for effect, I honestly can't think of any right now...
Ricky W.
HO scale Proto-freelancer.
My Railroad rules:
1: It's my railroad, my rules.
2: It's for having fun and enjoyment.
3: Any objections, consult above rules.
yougottawanta Ricky - I have coworker from PA and he tells me that PA is loaded with "rebel wannbe's" he said they hang out the Confederate battle flags etc....have you seen much of that ? I find that surprising.
Ricky - I have coworker from PA and he tells me that PA is loaded with "rebel wannbe's" he said they hang out the Confederate battle flags etc....have you seen much of that ? I find that surprising.
YGW,
Yes, lots of them... My neighbor is one. He also has a stinking canon. I don't mind the semi-automatic guns, or the battle flags, but that flipping canon shakes the whole house! And, he lives ~400-500 yards away... First time he shot it off I thought his house exploded! (The police were actually called out once, someone was sure some bomb went off one time...)
Lots of "jacked-up 4-wheel drives", and all kinds of camo. (Some are camo colored jacked-up trucks!) Most of them drive like they was qualifying for a NASCAR race as well... Drives me nuts!
Some of them are really nice folks, others are as flat out crazy as they look.
And, one that I used to work with, looks just like the guys from Duck Dynasty... We had a promotion once with a cut-out of "Uncle Sy", (Si?) and when Jeff put his sunglasses on, flipped his cap backwards, and stood next to him, he was a perfect fit!
My new job, at a clothing retailer, is going through prom season right now. The most popular tux rental? Camo... Next favorite is blaze orange vests and ties. Then comes your standard black/white/navy blue tux's. Crazy folks! Camo tux rental is 179, plus shoes, shirts, and any other "extras", then fees and taxes, and we recommend the damage waiver, which is an additional fee, for all. Black tux remtal? 59-79, depending on vest and tie color.
Some people are that crazy...
And, our camo shoes sell out faster than we can unpack them.
So yes, lots of the "rebel wannabees" in my area.
Flo- I will take a nice chicken pot pie, and a glass of lemonaid please.
Afternoon folks,
Just lit the grill outside to cook myself a small hamburger for supper. That will go along with a nice garden salad vegetable and fruit...
Mea Culpa! I looked up NYS codes and the local town codes and found a solid fence is not at all required for any side around a pool. I was thinking there was some requirement here in the city and town that the front side of the pool if seen from the street has to be solid. Not sure where I got that idea from. Most of the pools here in the city do have picket fences but there are two in the neighborhood in the back of the houses that have chain link... YGW I do know the purpose of the barrier is to prevent drownings! I was a Boy Scout Camp director for 3 years and was very much trained in what has to be done and why. First thing they teach you is how to spell LIABILITY!
I have been multitasking most of the day. Started packing for the trip to Canada, went down to Super Casuals (locally owned clothing store) and bought some new duds for the trip, started to gather all the stuff together I will need, and made of checklist of items I have tpo take with me.... (Passport....., Meds...., etc.) Sent out a few emails on info I need for the program for the Scholarship dinner. Spent time on the phone with the other commissioner for the handicapped units on some things that are not coming together like we had hoped....
Have a great evening out there!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
One final comment on my part:
The Train
At birth we boarded the train and met our parents, and we believe they will always travel on our side. However, at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone.
As time goes by, other people will board the train; and they will be significant i.e. our siblings, friends, children, and even the love of our life. Many will step down and leave a permanent vacuum.
Others will go so unnoticed that we don't realize they vacated their seats. This train ride will be full of joy, sorrow, fantasy, expectations, hellos, goodbyes, and farewells.
Success consists of having a good relationship with all passengers requiring that we give the best of ourselves.
The mystery to everyone is: We do not know at which station we ourselves will step down. So, we must live in the best way, love, forgive, and offer the best of who we are. It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life.
I wish you a joyful journey on the train of life. Reap success and give lots of love. More importantly, thank God for the journey.
Lastly, I thank you for being one of the passengers on my train.
This was given to me after my last stay in the hospital and it really helped put things in perspective.
Remember the Veterans. Past, present and future.
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This law is basically the same for swimming pools in the whole US
http://www.aquaguardfences.com/find-your-state-code/illinois-pool-fence-laws-and-codes/
Take Care, All!
Frank
YGW .. If you do decide to model a military train, the ones I see going in and out of Fort Campbell have piggyback flat cars. They are painted yellow and look like TTX cars but they have DODX reporting marks.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Steve - I have to disagree with you on the fishermen. Every fisherman knows that fish like to be around structures whether man made or natural. Lots of people fish piers that support bridges. I used to live within a 1/4 mile of an old bridge ( built pre civil war ) and there was always someone fishing, swimming or canoeing by it. But it is your RR do as you think best.
V8 - Frontier phone ? What is that ?
Ken - what are the laws regarding the pool fence in your area ? Are they required ?
Howmus - it's not to keep people from seeing through the fence but to keep kids from Trespassing and possibly drowning
Lion - really ! Who has ever heard of a fence around Gods watering holes with tasty wildebeast drinking and just waiting for a hungry Lion to feast on their juicy steaks ! Just not natural !
Jim - you are welcome for the Trex info.
TTYL
YGW
In the attempt to get my mind set on something positive, i fired up my track planning tool and designed a really small ( 2 by 2 ft.) layout depicting a harbor scene - in Z scale!
I guess this one will be actually built - commissioned by a friend of mine. Something to look forward to!
Good morning from the beautiful West Coast.
My quote of the day,
"To prejudge other men's notions before we have looked into them is not to show their darkness but to put out our own eyes."
John Locke
Man it was hot here yesterday, 31C on all three of our thermometres. We have an above ground pool and it showed 24C and we don't even heat it. Could not sleep last night, it was just too hot.
Had our septic pump go two weeks ago and last night our washer pump packed it in. Must have angered the pump God's somewhere along the way. They say things come in threes so will it be the dishwasher pump or the pool pump to go next.
Steven, up here in the Great White North fishing near rail bridges is common place. My theory is there are usually service roads to the rail bridge and this gives easy access and parking for the fisherpeople.
As far as layouts and pet peeves go, mine is roads and rivers that go off the edge of the layout. I have always been able to make them disappear into a forest or behind a hill where you would have to go out of your way to see where they end. Lots of roads do just end in a dirt lot somewhere maybe next to something, so a dirt lot on the edge of the layout is better than falling into the abyss off the end of the road.
There is nothing wrong with missing people we have crossed paths with in our lives. Missing them and feeling heartache when they are gone just means they were an important part of our lives and made our lives better for having known them. What would truly be sad is if we didn't miss them at all. Heartache is the price we pay, sometimes we have to pay a lot, after all you get what you pay for.
Time to go fix the washer, at least it smells better than the septic tank.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Hello Steven .... Fishermen ? . ... Must always be the weekend, and that's when the fish. Model train run more often on weekends.
Cliche's ? ... Maybe my recent thread about the Walthers Santa Fe Name Trains has one of the cliche's.... On model railroads, Santa Fe passenger trains have warbonnet F7 ABA's. Walthers is an example.. The prototype actually operated warbonnet ABB's. ... I think it would be good if Model Railroader explained this was what the Santa Fe really did .
Steven OtteI saw an HO scale photo today of a train going over a bridge over a creek, and the creek was populated with at least three fishermen. And it struck me: Who are all these model fishermen, and don't they have day jobs? Think about the last time you drove over a bridge -- did you see a fisherman? I don't think I ever have. I know if I were an angler, I wouldn't want to drop my line anywhere near a noisy bridge. Are we, as modelers, just incapable of building a creek scene without a fisherman (or boater, or swimmer, or all three) in it? There won't be any on my layout, I vow.
I don't know about your layout, but on my layout it is always Saturday, August 15, 1925 (2:18pm ). So, any fishermen out there are either on a day off or just trying to feed their families....
Clichés??? How about fake looking tunnels going around perfectly curved hills where the RRs would have just removed the stone. Cheaper and safer...
Well, let's get our minds off mortal matters by finding something else to talk about.
I saw an HO scale photo today of a train going over a bridge over a creek, and the creek was populated with at least three fishermen. And it struck me: Who are all these model fishermen, and don't they have day jobs? Think about the last time you drove over a bridge -- did you see a fisherman? I don't think I ever have. I know if I were an angler, I wouldn't want to drop my line anywhere near a noisy bridge. Are we, as modelers, just incapable of building a creek scene without a fisherman (or boater, or swimmer, or all three) in it? There won't be any on my layout, I vow.
Can you think of any other model railroad clichés that need to go away forever?
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
Ulrich, as benny Hill once said:
"Live each day as if it were your last...because one day, you'll be right!"
I do hope that day will be a long way off for you (and me...)!
Afternoon, Folks!
I am not a good sport today, being still under the impression of Barry´s passing. It really pulled me down. It´ll take a while for me to cheer up again.
I think we take life for granted, which we shouldn´t. Whatever the circumstance, we should aim at getting the most out of it. It could be over tomorrow, we never know!
Need to rethink a few things in my life!
Mornin' everyone!
Zoe, I'll have a short stack of blueberry pancakes with real NYS Maple Syrup, a couple sausage links, and a pot of Marrakesh Express Dark Raost Coffee and bring over my R&GV RR Mug.
Currently 50°F outside under cloudy skies. The high will be 62° maybe later this afternoon. Clouds are scheduled to pull out of the area about the same time as the sun sets. So much for May being the best month of the year for making electricity... I am waiting to hear from a gentleman who lives in Geneva and owns a huge Pro Sound company. He said he would lend us the special type of mic needed to test and reset the sound system at church. Good guy! I worked a couple venueds with multiple events and sound crews back about 15 years ago. Said he hopes to in Geneva for a while today and will try to link up so i can get the mic from him.
BroadwayLionLION would rip the fence out. End of problem.
Ah... most municipalities have codes stating that pools must be fenced so that you can't see through the fence. If Ken was to just take the fence down, he would have to at least fill in the pool. You know that is what I would do, but I don't think Ken has that in mind... LOL
Quotes for today:
“You know you’re working class when your TV is bigger than your book case.” ~ Rob Beckett
“Start every day off with a smile and get it over with.” ~ W C Fields
“Hatred eats the soul of the hater, not the hated.” ~ Alice Herz Sommer
Have a great one!
cudaken Yard War's. Got that nasty letter I was warned was coming, and it was nasty! Guess I will be calling Wayne (the inspector) and see what Structurally Sound really means? Does it mean all the boards need to be in place, (I have a lot missing) or strong where you can climb up it like a ladder?
LION would rip the fence out. End of problem.
Maybe replace it with a 6' high cyclone fence, planted with prickley thron bushes and topped with ribbon wire.
End of Complaint.
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Sincere condolences to Barry's wife and family. He will be missed.
YGW, thanks for the info on Trex. I thought that thermal expansion would need to be considered. I have seen enough Hardie siding that was butted tight at the joints and then chip from thermal expansion. I know that they recommend an 1/8 gap between clapboards. I always placed a tarpaper shim between the clapboard gaps.
Layout front, getting ready to fabricate another turnout today. Spiked down more rail yesterday. By the end of this week I will need to do a major housekeeping job on part of the bench work so I can extend the 1/2 inch foam underlayment and lay more road bed and track. I dread the cleanup as I am running out of room for already assembled buildings that need repairs before final placement. 7 or 8 moves have taken a toll on many of my structures. They are fortunately all repairable at this point.
The mid-Ohio valley has more cloudy rainy weather in store for today. Will probably play bridge at the senior center this afternoon.
Enjoying the Stanley Cup playoffs. The Penguins lucked out last night with outstanding goal tending from their 21 year old rookie, Matt Murray. He stopped 43 of 45 shots from the number one team in the East for a 3-2 win.
Hope everyone has a great day.
Jim
Morning all.
Garry - I think we all share your emotion. . At times I have been tempted to purchase some of the military cars with loads I think it adds such an interesting scene. Thanks for the photo.
Ken - oops sorry. Structural sound on a fence usually refers to : no rot, not wobbly,no bowed twisted loose boards.....usually does not mean climable. What did the letter say ? Probably something like - you have x amount of days to fix the problem face fines imprisonment and if you ignore us we will fix it for you at your expense ?
Mr. B.Boy that brings back scary memories ! Eeeeks Twilight zone ! Don't adjust that dial !
Angel - what I'd it that you are so " picky about" details ? Era ? Brand ?
Howmus like the "nail" quote ! LOL
Richard - would love to hear a "cactus" story bet that is a good one !
Hello to everyone else - DER, V8, Up831, Reinhard....
Howdy ...
I'll remain sad about Barry for quite a while. Things won't be the same without him.
CN Charlie .... I recall Barry's gigantic meals too. I as kidding him one day, and referred to his hamburgers as "Barry Sized" .. The phrase caught on, and everybody used it. ... Barry and I razzed each other just for fun. I wish I could have met him in person.
Galaxy ... We are very worried about you. Praying you are okay.
Meanwhile, back at trains. I'm still having a few problems with one of the turnouts involved in my recent tracklaying project. Eventually, I will have it solved.
I upgraded a Rivarossi coach today ... The coach is a Union Pacific which I will add to the four UP passenger cars I have. My UP passenger train was a gift from a family member, and that is why I keep it. It has two Atlas FP7's and four ConCor passenger cars. Now, it is 5 cars long..... The upgrade to the Rivarossi included changing to Central Valley trucks. ( I still have a few pairs of these long out of production trucks.) ... Body mounted couplers. ... An interior.... And weights.
Below is a picture I took today with a cell phone while waiting for a red traffic signal in Hopkinsville. It is a DOD train headed toward Fort Campbell. It had about 75 flat cars (89') loaded with a variety of military vehicles. You can see the lead engine. The second engine was behind the sign and the tree. These are US Army locomotives which look like rebuilt GP9's and painted red. I was not able to get closer for a better photo.
Good Evening,
The obituary for Barry was in the London Free Press today. It was the same as the one posted by Ray. Sure will miss Barry and his gigantic meals.
Not much going on here. We did take in Robbie to have a lump on his chest looked at but it turned out just to be a fatty cyst that dogs do get especially now that he has turned 7. We were worried though so the news was a great relief.
Tomorrow is yard work day. I hope to get the front done and will be happy if I accomplish that.
CN Charlie
Evening Dinners
Flo, please and a Barry Buger with chesse.
Work Front It was a OK day with $1411.00 in sales. Only down side was yet another late customer that wanted to take the Mattress with them. Did not get out till 8:30 PM and had to stop to get gas the boot. Now both my shoulders are hurting? Mattress was not that heavy?
Yard War's. Got that nasty letter I was warned was coming, and it was nasty! Guess I will be calling Wayne (the inspector) and see what Structurally Sound really means? Does it mean all the boards need to be in place, (I have a lot missing) or strong where you can climb up it like a ladder?
Guess the next two days off I will be working on the missing section of the fence. That will be back breaking working digging out gravel so I can get the post back up right.
howmus angelob6660 Sorry Howmus I forgot how to spell your name. Let's hope I remember your real name Ray. LOL, I just couldn't let that one get by! Just picking on you....
Ray YGW called me Guda Ken day before last, guess he thinks I am Chessy? By the way Ray, I will be sending you a PM in the next day or so.
Later Ken
I hate Rust
It's a dreary day. We were in Old Orchard Beach, Maine, cat-sitting for our daughter who is on vacation in Iceland with her boyfriend. They have rented a van and will be driving around and camping. They're an adventurous young couple, to be sure. I came back early so I could play hockey. There's only so much one can do in a small condo when it's too cold and wet to go outside and play.
Sunday was at least dry, so I took my exercise in the form of a walk. It's a summer amusement park town, now almost completely shuttered. I went to the train station and found a note on the schedule board saying that the seasonal Downeaster Amtrak service had been suspended until the summer.
With few visitors in the carnival streets of bumper cars and fried-dough places, and the sound track provided by a few squawking seagulls overhead, I found myself wishing that I could turn my eyes to black-and-white mode, because the whole scene had a post-Apocalyptic aura to it, like something that belonged in the Twilght Zone.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
angelob6660Sorry Howmus I forgot how to spell your name. Let's hope I remember your real name Ray.
LOL, I just couldn't let that one get by! Just picking on you....
Currently 49°F outside under cloudy skies, and I have been outside planting my onions sets and snow peas. The peas should have been planted the end of March... I may get some crop but if it gets hot like they predict... I'll get a fall crop planted the middle of August. The other stuff will probably have to wait until I get back from the Convention this weekend.
Later!
I've been away for a couple of days, and the first thing I saw when I got to the MR site was the news of Barry's passing. My condolences to his family, and I join here with his friends in sorrow.
Afternoon Diners,
Sorry Howmus I forgot how to spell your name. Let's hope I remember your real name Ray.
YGW- I'm a very picky person when buying freight cars. I don't even let other people buy trains for me.
Sorry to hear about Barry passing away.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
Good Morning,
Very sad news about Barry. I have been searching the London Free Press but so far nothing.
I do have a cell phone number for Barry but have not called it as I don't think it appropriate at this time.
Good afternoon to all from a cool, damp, cloudy, very foggy NW PA. (Some areas have well under 150 yards visibility!)
Flo- Any chance of a burger, or is it still to early where the diner is located? (And, as it is near Lion, is it a wildebeesties burger? ) If it's available, burger, home style thick cut fries, and a Coke please.
Sharing condolences here as well for friends and family of Barry. (I hear he always had a burger, so, respectfully asking for one for him.)
This is the last day of a rare 3 day weekend, so I am working on a few modeling projects this afternoon once I get back from visiting the diner, as the weather really is not cooperative for outdoor activities today, what with the cool damp foggy mess. (Good day for weathering some freight cars.)