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Jeffrey's Trackside Diner, November 2016 -- Belen, NM Locked

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Posted by BigDaddy on Saturday, November 5, 2016 4:24 PM

Chama Webcam I was wrong it is still free.  For some reason I cannot watch it in Firefox in the 2 over 1 camera version.  I tried restoring Firefox and happened to note I can watch it in the vertical option.  Deleted cookies, cache etc and I don't understand it.

Tower.  Spent most of the afternoon fiddling with the stairs on my interlocking tower.  The platforms seemed too big to fit and gluing it together without it falling apart was a challenge.  The instructions could have been better.  There is a train store in Gettysburg I wanted to go to but I knew if I did the tower wouldn't get any attention.

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Posted by angelob6660 on Saturday, November 5, 2016 11:45 AM

Hey guys,

I noticed that Fox Valley is making a limited run of GP60 Cotton Belt (early) and Norfolk Southern (late w/ ditch lights and horn replacement) n scale units coming in late this month.

I'm a little disappointed that I didn't have extra money to get at least two of them.

Charles got a hold of my 14 year old Coca Cola bottle. It was planned to become a huge advertising campaign. Fill it with unreal water and colored it dark brown like soda. 

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Posted by howmus on Saturday, November 5, 2016 10:54 AM

Mornin' everyone!

Zoe, I'll have the #2 special this morning.  Over easy on the eggs, bacon, homefries, and a double order of that wonderful in house baked sourdough bread toast.  Please and Thank You Ma'am!

Hey!  The sun has decided to peek through the dark gloomy clouds outside..... Oh...  Ok, it left again.  Not making an awful lot from the solar panels at the moment although yesterday was the bst day this month.  I got 10.21kWh.  Mid summer it would have been a little over 30kWh just for comparison.  Biggest problem right at the moment is waiting for the silver maple in the yard next door decide to let its leaves turn yellow and drop off the tree....  The locust trees across the street have been bare for over a week.  My two little berry trees are almost devoid of leaves already, the other big trees around the neighborhood have lost most of their leaves.  But the blasted silver maple next door will hold onto its leaves until around thanksgiving just to keep the sun off my solar panels!!!! 

Ok, sorry for the rant....  Sun is back out for a few seconds now, but not shining on the roof of my house.  We are under a small craft advisory here in the Finger lakes region of NYS at the moment.  My son is at w*rk so he is not out on Seneca Lake today anyway.  Have to get in touch with the lady who folds, stuffs, and mails out the fund raising materials for the MLK Committee.  Hope we have as good a year this year as last.  We gave out $12,000 in Scholarships last Spring!

My qoute for the day:

"I raise up my voice – not so I can shout, but so that those without a voice can be heard." - Malala Yousafzai, Nobel Laureate

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Posted by CentralGulf on Saturday, November 5, 2016 9:21 AM

BigDaddy

Rail Webcams  The Chama site now requires $ to watch.  Too bad I enjoyed watching the deer as much as the trains.

If I'm reading the site correctly, only the depot camera will require $$$$. Is there another source that says they will all be only for paying customers.?

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Saturday, November 5, 2016 9:04 AM

Howdy, everybopdy. 

I'm stopping in briefly. We have visiters from Illinois (model train friend and his wife). .... 

Yesterday, the two ladies played cards with women who live nearby. My friend and I (along with 3 model train guys who live near me here) went of Paducah. We went to the two model train shops there. 

I have not had a chance to read all of your posts, and I hope you understand. We have busy plans for the next few days. 

Cheers ! 

GARRY

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Posted by FRRYKid on Saturday, November 5, 2016 1:25 AM

Flo, could I get my standard late night order of breaded mushrooms and blue cheese dressing? Thank you so much.

Hobby Front:  I managed to do it again. I did a search on eBay and ended up getting the item located here. I first saw information on these cars in September when I was attending the NPRHA convention. I really didn't need anymore freight cars, but this is has a unique scheme for the NP. Seemed like a good idea and not that expensive. Embarrassed With a little bit of weathering and a few decals, it will fit perfectly. At least it's not another engine. (I definitely don't need any more of those. Four in the last year is a bit much.)

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Posted by cudaken on Friday, November 4, 2016 10:18 PM

 Evening Diners

 Flo, Ed and I will have a Beer please.

 Dang I am sleep. I woke up at 5:30 AM and could not fall back to sleep. Had a early appointment at Hanger Clinic for the new shoe inserts. 8:30 AM is early to me now, when I was in the Body Shop Bussiness I was at work at 7:30 AM.

 Shoe Front Thumbs Down I wore the new ones today and saw no ill effect's on the left foot that had been the problem. On the other foot, well tonight I could see a impression on my left instep. Sigh So I will be going back again, this will be trip 7!

 Train Front There is a very lucky PK 2000 E-7 With QSI Sound tonight! Could not find my 2 Pound Hammer so it still in one piece. Whistling Wasted more time tonight to try to get the darn thing to move, yet it just sits there making sounds.

 Ed, I will read the PM's Saturday after work, I am beat right now.

 Later, Ken

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Posted by howmus on Friday, November 4, 2016 10:08 PM

yougottawanta
Howmus - What is court of honor ?

"On my honor, I will do my best, to do my duty to God and My Country, and to obey the Scout Law......."  - from the Scout Oath.  The Scout Oath is basically the same wherever Scouting is used all over the world.  A few words may differ (in Canada it is ..... "to do my duty to God and the Queen." for instance).   We teach the concept of honor and do that (in part) by demonstrating the concept when we recognise the achievements of the young men (and women) in the Scouting Movement.  For instance, the Court of Honor:  "In addition to recognition ceremonies during troop meetings, a troop holds a court of honor every three months. This is a formal recognition with families, friends, and the public in attendance. All Scouts who have moved up to any rank except Eagle Scout, or who have earned merit badges since the last court of honor, should be recognized."

Every Job Description for Scouts in the troop have as the final duty for the position: "Live by the Scout Oath and Law."  If you do, you will be an honorable person....

Evenin' folks!

Janie, I could use a nice hot cup of decaf right now.  Thank you Ma'am!

Had to visit the vampire (Phlobotomist) first thing this morning.  Have a Dr. appt. in about a week and a half.  I have the large bruiise I often get to oprove I was there.  The young lady who drew my blood did a great job, found the vein the first time and no pain at all.  I usually go have a large breafast over at Water Street Cafe when I leave the Hospital.  Today there were no parking spots anywhere near the place.  After a couple drives around the block I found one open around the corner fromj the Cafe and grabbed it.  Walked over to the cafe, went in, and then understood why there were no parking places nearby....  Every table was filled.  I'll go back down early next week to have my big breakfast of the month.....  (#2 special...)

Made the final corrections to the mailing list for the Scholarship Fund Raiser for the MLK committee and printed envelopes.  Ran out of envelopes about 2/3rds through the job, so I drove over to STAPLES and got more envelopes.  Went over to the grocery store while I was right there and got a $50 gift certificate for a clothing store to out in the card for my DIL's Birthday this next weekend.  They are running a special between now and Christmas where you can buy a $50 Gift Certificate from some stores for $40 every time you buy $50 worth of groceries.  I had one from last Monday when I bought groceries so used that for the card....  Also got a dozen clams for supper while I was there. 

Even got to do some work on the layout tonight....  Took a bunjch of photos and found that Photo Bouquet is still down....  (Somebody else mention it was offline this morning.)  I'll share the work as soon as I can get the photos up at the site...

Have a great evening out there!  Prayers for all in need....

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Posted by hon30critter on Friday, November 4, 2016 9:24 PM

Ricky:

Congratulations on the cheap bridges!

Sorry to hear about your uncle. You are a good family man!

Dave

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Posted by ricktrains4824 on Friday, November 4, 2016 8:56 PM

Evening all.

Zoe, I will have a hot fudge sundae please.

Weather - Cooler, but sunny today.

W**k - Someone quit, effective immediately today, so... Getting more hours now. Not sure how I feel about that one... Got called in for the weekend now because of that. I guess it could be a good thing... More money means more trains, right? Whistling

Cudaken - That bonus is for the type of sale I did. The next sale of that type this month will bring a $5 bonus. The first one earns $20, then $5 each additional one. According to the store manager, I can expect a bonus of $20 (approx) each month for that one. Other bonuses are dependent on other types of sales and credit usage. Each are monthly. I can easily hit $80+ each month, if the right sales are done. Then commission is added on top of that.

Trains - While at a LHS today, I scored the deal of the month. (Possibly the year!) He had two Shinohara bridge tracks (HO Scale) that are slightly flawed. (Somehow when the ties were molded, one on each was slightly off, so it appears skewed, but just barely. Not an issue for me, as the bridge won't be front and center anyways.) I scored each, for way cheaper than normal. And by way cheaper than normal, I mean way, way, WAY cheaper! 

How cheap?

They were.......

Drum roll please..........

(Drum roll ..................................................................................................... ...................................................................................................................)

 

0.25 each! Surprise Big Smile

 

Now... For bad news of the day....

My uncle is in the hospital, with heart issues. Surgery is most likely not an option, due to other complications, and they are giving him roughly 6 months.... The hospital mentioned that Pittsburgh might possibly do the surgery, but that is not likely either...

Not really what we wanted to hear, but we have been expecting something like this for a while now. He hasn't been very healthy for a long time. A couple of years ago he had a lung collapse, and has never really recovered from it.

Whole reason I was at the LHS is because it is 5-10 minutes from that hospital, while my house is about 50 minutes away. They were doing some tests today, and those take a while, and up until they found the complications surgery was possible this afternoon. So, while being in the area, it was time to check the LHS. 

Back to the regularly scheduled discussion now......

 

Then it was time to stop at my grandmothers, to see how she was doing, and to help get the house ready for winter. (She lives just a few blocks from the LHS.) So I spent the afternoon and early evening there. Got some things done, and the house is winterized. 

Well, hope all are well, and everyone have a good night.

Ricky W.

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Posted by BigDaddy on Friday, November 4, 2016 6:33 PM

Had a late lunch with a bunch of retired docs from my hospital.  In a room with 14 guys talking, no one could hear much of anything.  People were comparing their hearing aids.  Big Smile  and recent operations.  One of the guys had a hemi-pelvictomy.  I'm not sure what they take out for that, but 2 years later he is still using crutches.

Found out 2 of my peer group have Parkinsons, bringing the total to 6 of only a couple hundred doctors that I worked with.  The incidence should be 4 per 10,000.

I figured out how to post Flickr pics.  I posted how in the weekend photo thread.

There are at least 3 deer in this pic

 

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Posted by gmpullman on Friday, November 4, 2016 5:10 PM

yougottawanta
Ed - Putsch ??? What is Putsch ? Is that foreign for push ?

Hi, YGW

I enjoy listening to audio books and just finished one on the rise and fall of the Third Reich. One of the chapters detailed the "Beer Hall Putsch".

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beer_Hall_Putsch

When I heard the word putsch, I had to look it up Geeked

putsch
/po͝oCH/

noun

1.
a plotted revolt or attempt to overthrow a government, especially one that depends upon suddenness and speed.
 
 
You are correct, the word did originate as Swiss-German push, but in a rough or violent manner. 
 
Never too old to learn something new Yes
 
Regards, Ed
 
PS: Ken, I just saw your earlier message. I'll PM you in a while... 
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Posted by yougottawanta on Friday, November 4, 2016 12:10 PM

Evening all !!

Had our weekly Production meeting. No issues. Sales lady always bring really good food DinnerBig Smile Today we had Humus, salami, pita chips, chees cake, apples, cheese, grapes. No one misses the meetings. I wonder why ? Whistling

RR Front - working with teh engineer to make the changes. We talked and two hours later he had teh stamped copy emailed. Now I have to wait on snail mail so that I can hand carry the changes in Sigh

Henry - we had 80s yesterday, 50s today and even more amazing we actually had a very nice fall this year. Usually it goes from blazing hot to blue blood cold in a few days. Enjoying this weather. And the wonderful leaf colors too.

Tin Can - Diabolical green chile sauce - Whoa that sounds HOT. I love hot food. How does it taste ?

V8 - Thats a great investment - problem is when one sells they have yo go buy a anotehr home. They are in the 300k to.

CG - I absolutely agree. Makes no sense. I wish they had a "comon sense card " one was allowed to pull out and use when dealing with Goverenment. You know like the game card "get out of jail free card" 

Ken - I agree. Barns with out sides are walk in sheds, lean too...But if it makes sense then teh Gov. usually cannt handle that. It has to be confusing for much ( not all ) Gov. to work. You know to think about it. A goat is a GTO ! Neither taste very good !

Johnboy - Yea I know I can fix anything. The issue isnt the fixing it is the cost. Throw enough money at most anything and you can fix it !

Ed - Putsch ??? What is Putsch ? Is that foreign for push ?

Howmus - What is court of honor ?

CN Charlie - Tai Chi ? Is that Phillipino or Korean flavored food ? Whistling Do you ever watch any of the Rapido You tube videos ? I LOVE that zany guy. He is a nut !

UP831 - Howdy to you too ! How is your day treating you. Mine was going great. Then I got out of bed Laugh

PM Rialfan - Well Happy big 50 Birthday Happy B-DayCake uh should I call the fire department to be on hand when you light all 50 of those candles ? Hope you have a great birthday

History qoute of the day

"Let us tenderly and kindly cherish, therefore, the means of knowledge. Let us dare to read, think, speak, and write." John Adams

"The people have a right, an indisputable, unalienable, indefeasible, divine right to that most dreaded and envied kind of knowledge - I mean of the character and conduct of their rulers" John Adams

"The jaws of power are always open to devour, and her arm is always stretched out, if possible, to destroy the freedom of thinking, speaking, and writing" John Adams

TTYL

YGW

 

 

 

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Friday, November 4, 2016 11:46 AM

CentralGulf
The last two places I owned had barns on the property. One was enclosed on four sides with an open lean-to attached to one long side. There were (barn) doors on the front and back. The floor was dirt.

Building codes and requirements are on a county by county affair, and sometimes a city by city affair. You need to have a county commissioner in your pocket in order to get a varriance. Draw up your plance, consult an architech, and then take it to the county commission for a variaence.

Out here in Stark County, new pole barns are no longer allowed. Go figgure.

 

ROAR

 

Please pass the Stickee Buns!

 

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Posted by BigDaddy on Friday, November 4, 2016 9:05 AM

YGW No Peruvian restuarants around here. 

Rail Webcams  The Chama site now requires $ to watch.  Too bad I enjoyed watching the deer as much as the trains.  Last I saw 3 bolted and one stayed to watch the steam engine pass by one track over.  Photobucket is down again.Super Angry

Rochelle, IL They work on that diamond 6 days a week.  I've never lived in the midwest but Rochelle can't have more than 20 sunny days a year.  It is almost always gray.  

Foggy there @ 36 degrees.  55 here, but it was in the upper 70's yesterday.  Leaves are 2 weeks past prime.

Train front  my ACC is missing in action.  grumble grumble

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Posted by tin can on Friday, November 4, 2016 8:20 AM

YGW:  I can't say that there really is a difference in Tex Mex vs. other Mexican foods.  Well, not at least to my palate.  It all tastes good.  Folks in New Mexico have their variety of Mexican food as well; including diabolical green chile sause.

Remember the tin can; the MKT's central Texas branch...
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Posted by CentralGulf on Thursday, November 3, 2016 7:54 PM

gmpullman

 

My cat, Wilson, is planning a putsch or something with the goats... the chickens are somehow in on it, too! I caught them passing secrets just the other day!

Maybe Wilson is just appraising a future meal. Have you been feeding him lately? Cats like to sniff their food before chowing down.

'Din din Wilson' Dinner  Whistling

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Posted by CentralGulf on Thursday, November 3, 2016 7:49 PM

RR Front - Barn plans - REJECTED ! I called them up to discuss the details and they said your garage has to have concrete floors not gravel, two hour seperation wall between Hobby/work shop and garage. WHAT ? I explained again it is a BARN with a Hobby/work shop. Sigh Unbelievable. She said with it enclosed on three sides it is a garage. WHAT ? In order to qaulify as a barn it has to be open on two sides. WHAT ? Bang Head Oh my gosh my plans even say BARN in the description and I cannot understand what two sides vs three sides has to do with anything. It is for storing, tractor, bush hog, finish mower... Well it is BACK to the drawing board for me. Already contacted the engineer we will have to install "strong wall", "turned down slab" "two hour rated wall"...means LOTs more money ! SoapBox

 

Well that makes no sense at all.

The last two places I owned had barns on the property. One was enclosed on four sides with an open lean-to attached to one long side. There were (barn) doors on the front and back. The floor was dirt.

At the other place the "barn" was completely open on all four sides. The floor was dirt. It was also falling down. The county assesed it as a barn, so it was a barn. I showed them a picture when I bought the place. They removed it from the tax rolls when they saw the condition. Smile, Wink & Grin

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Posted by cudaken on Thursday, November 3, 2016 7:15 PM

 Evening Diners

 Flo, Ed and I will have a Beer Please. What BBQ Goat, I have BBQ many Goats in my time! I will take a BBQ Goat with Tri-power, 4-Speed and 4.10 rear end! Dinner What Flo, it is not a Pontiac GTO? A real Goat like Rob rasied? OK, I will give it a try.

 John Boy Happy B-Day

 Yesterday I was in such a bad mood I hated every thing! I am better mood tonight so I thought I miss spell for a while.

 Rick So is your Bonus daily or is it monthly? Either way I am glad you like the job so far. Yes

 YGW I have never seen a barn that is opned at both ends? (No Doors) Here that is called a Lean-to. Well there roof slops but it the same idea. Now, if they mean both ends need to open, why not make barn door on both end and after it is bulit seal the doors?  Later it might come in handy to be able to open the other end anyway.

 Train Front One of the things that sent me off the deep end yesterday (Besides The Wife) while messing with the POS PK 2000 E-7 with sound I changed all my engines to it address 12. Bang Head I am just glad I did not have every I have running on the main line!

 Got the C&O RS-2 speed matched to the PK 2000 GP-7 today! Big Smile Either the motor in the B&O GP-7 is very fresh or the RS-2 is pretty much worn out? Had to turn down the B&O GP-7 CV 2 to like 102 or something like that. B&O GP-7 is a much better puller.

 Ed Would you mind PM me your phone number? Like to talk to you.

 The Might Y-6b is running great so I am happy! Big Smile

 Later, Ken

 

 

 

 

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Posted by last mountain & eastern hogger on Thursday, November 3, 2016 6:24 PM

CNCharlie

Good Afternoon,

Happy Birthday Johnboy!!!  Hope your day is a good one. 

Whistling

Well, thanks CN. Charie. But I don't know how you remembered when I almost forgot.

Yes, I am 76 and counting on many?  more.

What a beautiful day it has been, around 60f and for my birthday I cleaned the eaves throughs and washed the outside windows. On the third of Nov. in this country that is really notable. Most years crummy weather by Halloween.

A lot of people I know have a winter beater for a car and leave their better one parked in the cold weather.. I on the other hand have a summer beater that I drive back and forth for errands and work and park it for the winter, which i'll be doing here in a week, and then driving my 4x4 3/4 ton GMC for the winter.  The summer beater is a 1994 Geo Metro GSI, with a 4 cylinder & 5 speed. Great on fuel, and even though it has 250,000 on it , it uses no oil and has had very few parts replaced. I bought it for my Youngest Son when he started College and I have been driving it since 2004. That is pretty good for an investment of $3000 when I bought it.

Not much happening on the LM&E, but hopefully soon. Been doing lots of planning for some further scenicking.  There also is about 3 feet of double track and a crossover that I have never been satisfied with and I plan to realign it to start. Should have had it started already, but with the good weather a guy keeps doing yard and house work that didn't get done earlier.

YGW. sorry to hear of the set back, however we all are confident you will still make it work..

Garry,  hope you have a great visit with your friends and he is into MR. as well.  My only friends in the hobby are all of you,  and I am grateful for that.

My wife says she would like to have supper with me, so I must go, especially since it's my birthday, although I will have to blend it to a liquid to get it down.  Still better than Ensure, although I don't complain, it kept me alive for a long time.

Hope you all are enjoying good or improved health situations and that you all have an enjoyable week end.

Johnboy out...............I too shall pass on the goat.  Dinner 

                                Thanks anyway Br. Otte.

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Posted by De Luxe on Thursday, November 3, 2016 5:05 PM

@gmpullman: I ADORE your photo! I LOVE it so much when animals from different species get into non violent / friendly contact with each other! Soo interesting, cute and funny to watch!

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Posted by gmpullman on Thursday, November 3, 2016 5:02 PM

howmus
 Steven....  I'm surprised nobody has picked up more about you offering "goat" for lunch...  I presume your post had something to with "The Curse of the Billy Goat" since your timing was today.....

My cat, Wilson, is planning a putsch or something with the goats... the chickens are somehow in on it, too! I caught them passing secrets just the other day!

You just can't trust a goat!

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Posted by howmus on Thursday, November 3, 2016 3:18 PM

Afternoon again....

Chloe a hot chocolate with marshmellos would do nicely right now.

 Steven....  I'm surprised nobody has picked up more about you offering "goat" for lunch...  I presume your post had something to with "The Curse of the Billy Goat" since your timing was today.....

Sun is peeking though outside for a few minutes.  Been mostly heavy clouds all day.  I'll be having left over beef stew I made a couple days ago.  What I don't eat tonight will go out in the trash though.  Have a Court of Honor for the Handicapped Troop I am Commissioner for to go to this evening. 

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Posted by CNCharlie on Thursday, November 3, 2016 3:04 PM

Good Afternoon,

Happy Birthday Johnboy!!!  Hope your day is a good one. 

We were gypped by the weatherman again today. It was supposed to be sunny and 55F but right now it is cloudy and 35F. He is promising again for tomorrow but you just can't rely on him. 

Still working on the ground cover for the N scale. I find that I can only do a small area at a time and then I just have to leave it. I do admire people who can work for hours on end at a time on their layouts but not me. 

Well time to do a few errands and then I think I will run trains for a while on the HO layout. Too much mess on the N scale.

Tai Chi tonight. I do enjoy it. Mind and body working in harmony. 

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Posted by up831 on Thursday, November 3, 2016 1:43 PM

Good Afternoon Diners,

Flo, I'll have an extra large coffee with lots of cream, please.

well, the Cubs did it!  108 years!  And, I'm not even a fan.  They knocked the Dodgers out so why not root for the Cubs regarding the circumstances.  (MOH is a Cpubs fan as is my son.)  My heartfelt sympathies to Cleveland and their fans.  Last night's game was a nail biter from start to finish, and the Indians can hold their heads high.  Both teams gave it all they had.

V8Dennis:  I found the curve on the map.  Rather impressive.  Funny, I was in Morro Bay and Paso Robles a couple of years ago.  Had no idea the curve even existed, otherwise I'd have tried to see it.

Steve:  I guess you got our goat! 

WhistlingBig Smile

Perhaps Lion might consider goat for a snack or a change of pace from wildebeest.

i gotta get back to work.

Hello to everyone, and I hope everyone is OK, safe, and warm.

Less is more,...more or less!

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Posted by PM Railfan on Thursday, November 3, 2016 12:29 PM

Hello Railfans!

 

Hows everyone doing? I trust things are just dandy here in NM. Never been to NM before. Makes me think of hottness, desert, and Clint Eastwood films. Better make my sassperilla a tall one Flo- .

I spose the most interesting news of late is in sports. Ive probably mentioned it before but I have to admit im the most UN-sports oriented guy you will ever meet. However I recognize what the Cubs have done and would like to congratulate them and their fans on their recent triumph.  SALUTE!

I can sypmathize with the fans though.... as long as youve waited for this to happen, it seems like the same wait i am enduring until that "retirement' railroad pops up in my future-as-of-yet-unknown basement. I hope my wait is shorter!

And shorter its getting. Ya see, this weekend I hit the big five-OH mark. Going to be all kinds of fanfare and raising cane like Im turning off the cell phone, sleeping so late it will be dark again for breakfast, and just to top it off, heck, the dog can feed himself for one day!

Now I see some brows raising up in the same form as Spok would when posed by an interesting tale. Im sure your thinking "but Douglas, surely you intend to do something in the hobby'. Oh indeedy I do!

I was hankering to take a trip to the big thumb state and grab me some time with ole 1225. Weve never met. I figured it was about time we was introduced. Responsibilities here precluded that wish. You can bet your last coupler knuckle though I will be doing something railroad like!

I keep thinking my wait is getting shorter.

Other festivities would include procuring a German Chocolate cake. I mention this part bucause it would probably be a fitting dessert for the roast goat Steve served earlier. Ill pass on the goat, but take seconds on the cake!

Other than all that, things around here been purty nominal. Not too much in the hobby going on model or railfan wise. Weather is finally tolerable except for the billion candlepower nightlight in the sky. Dry too. Aint seen rain in well, heck, cant think of the last time i saw it! So, its been that long.

Congrats again to the Cubsters out there and you folks take care til my next pop in.

 

Douglas

 

 

 

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Posted by yougottawanta on Thursday, November 3, 2016 10:56 AM

Hello all

RR Front - Barn plans - REJECTED ! I called them up to discuss the details and they said your garage has to have concrete floors not gravel, two hour seperation wall between Hobby/work shop and garage. WHAT ? I explained again it is a BARN with a Hobby/work shop. Sigh Unbelievable. She said with it enclosed on three sides it is a garage. WHAT ? In order to qaulify as a barn it has to be open on two sides. WHAT ? Bang Head Oh my gosh my plans even say BARN in the description and I cannot understand what two sides vs three sides has to do with anything. It is for storing, tractor, bush hog, finish mower... Well it is BACK to the drawing board for me. Already contacted the engineer we will have to install "strong wall", "turned down slab" "two hour rated wall"...means LOTs more money ! SoapBox

Dave, Garry, Fourt - I guess you guys can say you have seen a once in a lifetime event - kinda of like Halleys comet ! Enjoy and celebrate !

FRRYKid - Wonder what caused the vehicle to burn up ?

Tin can - what exactly is Tex Mex food ? How is it different than regular Spanish food. Oh you might get a kick out of this. The different nationalities hispanics I work with all think their countries food is better. For instance. Honduras think they are better than San Salvador, Mexicans thinks their is better than Peru's.....its interesting to watch.

Minnesota - Hello, what is 48 cent old fashion ?

Richard -  we are having temps in the 80s today !

UP831 - Finally everything is going well. Thanks. I will look at PM.

Tom - Conway Yard - is that in PA?

Lion - Wildebeast sauce ? Is that with Garlic or onions ?

Ed - Oh. I am not a fan but each to his own, That is an interesting question on the tunnel. Probably has to do more with cut to fill ratios and how much stone could be used to fill a "fill" area which ultimately boils down to money.

V8 - How many miles long is SP curve ?

Ricky W - Oh then that is a good compliment, congrats !

Alvie - cruise control is strange. Some days mine works fine and then some days I cant turn it on at all. Must be a ghost in the machine ?

Steve - I will pass on goat meat. Not a fan Dead

Howmus - Sometimes small is better.

Todays History qoutes

Posterity, you will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it. If you do not, I shall repent in heaven that ever I took half the pains to preserve it.

John Adams

Where slavery exists the republic theory becomes still more fallacious.

James Madison

A fondness for power is implanted, in most men, and it is natural to abuse it, when acquired.

Thomas Jefferson

Enjoy and have a good day

YGW

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Posted by howmus on Thursday, November 3, 2016 10:50 AM

CGW121
Geneva Illinois?

Nope...  NY

Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO

We'll get there sooner or later! 

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Posted by CGW121 on Thursday, November 3, 2016 9:52 AM

howmus

I used to go to local Farm League games right here in Geneva quite often though.  More fun I think.  Small park where you can actually get close enough to see what was going on for your $5. Whistling

 

Geneva Illinois? Used to go to a few games there myself, lots of fun. Son in Law took us to a minor league hockey game, Dubuue team, we loved it. If I tried to skate like that I would need more pt.

                                      Mike

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Posted by howmus on Thursday, November 3, 2016 9:38 AM

Mornin'.............

Zoe, I'll have a piece of dry toast and a cup or three of my Marrakesh Express Dark roast coffee...  What?  Yeah, blood test tomorrow and I've been bad lately.

So Steve, is that the goat that 'scape'd?  I see the Cubs finally pulled it off!!!!  That is the only Major League Team I have ever seen play a home game....  Have no recollection of who they played that day.  I was visiting my son in Chicago and he took me to one of their games.  Huh?  yeah, they lost......  I used to go to local Farm League games right here in Geneva quite often though.  More fun I think.  Small park where you can actually get close enough to see what was going on for your $5. Whistling

I got up around 9am this morning and it was black outside!  No sun at all peeking through the heavy dark clouds.  Has started to clear a bit, but I guess we got some serious rain towards morning here.  Need to go check and see how much ended up in my cellar...

I have about 3 days worth of w*rk to do today so I can't hang out here.  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! 

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