I Hate Page 5!
Evening Diners!
Flo, Brent, Jan and I will have a please and if Ed makes it in give him a Crown Royal on the rocks.
Diabetes Front Today I did what the VA Dietitian said to do! I had only been eating around 10 carbs per meal and she said that was way to little! She wanted me to eat 40 carbs per meal! Said the Liver will make Glucose if the body thinks the sugar is to low. OK I will give a try!
Had a bowel of Oatmeal and slice of whole wheat totast with butter. Total of 39 grams of carbs at 8:30 AM. Checked my blood at 11:30 AM, it was at 233!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! At 2:30 PM it had only went down to 193? Finally said Ash Pit this and ate 1/2 can of spinach, I was starving.
Guess it is time to seek some other help outside of the VA.
YGW I understand you for getting to look. Could have gave the Kids a Proto 1000 Engine Hunt as a game!
Lion In another post you stated "Him has 14 miles of track" or something along that line. Did you mean scale miles or real miles? K-10 Model Trains has 1 real mile of rails laied and it covers 61' X 80' foot buliding. Soory to read about your furry freind.
Brent I am impressed by your Wife! Heck my wife will not / cannot put gas i her own car because it is To Hard! And she is going to have a Knee Replaced July 19th. If she thinks putting gas in her car is to hard, wait till she has to learn to walk again!
Later Ken
I hate Rust
Good evening Diners,
Brunhilda, I'll have an Earl Grey tea with cream and honey, please.
Havent been in for bit. Just thought I'd stop in and say hello.
"Hello!"
Work front: things have been going well. Learning a bunch of new things including new (to me anyway) CAD software. Getting the hang of it. Theyre all similar in many ways, but each has its own liabilities.
Congrats to the Penguins. Two in a row. Not a small feat.
Unfortunately, no MRR report today.
Hello to everyone, and I hope everyone is OK, and safe.
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
yougottawantaDave - What issues is being reported on the Volt that they say it is unreliable ?
Hi YGW:
That is a very interesting question! I have been relying on Consumer Magazine for the ratings, and they gave the 2017 Volt a reliability rating of 1 out of 5. I chose not to look any further until you asked your question. When I went into the detailed review of the Volt, the ratings are no where near that bad! So, I'm confused. I don't know how they arrived at that conclusion. If they had made a mistake you would think that GM would have said something by now.
In any case, the Volt is out for other reasons, namely that they are hard to get into and out of. I am 6' 2" and I have a partially fused spine. I have a lot of trouble getting into most sedans so buying something that is difficult for most people to get into is a non-starter.
FWIW, Dianne and I concluded tonight that buying a second vehicle would be a waste of money.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
YGW,
You never read about Warrior Monks??
herrinchoker
Steven OtteNo. Not until tomorrow.
Don't worry. Brother Louie from Lion Abbey has things under conntrol.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
yougottawanta Is Steve back yet ?
Is Steve back yet ?
No. Not until tomorrow.
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
Good afternoon from the sunny West Coast.
cudaken Brent How's the sick Doggie? Tail wagging again? BATMAN All those days in the Vet hospital I hope you are talking about a Veterinatrian Hospital and not the VA Hospital!
Brent How's the sick Doggie? Tail wagging again?
BATMAN All those days in the Vet hospital
I hope you are talking about a Veterinatrian Hospital and not the VA Hospital!
Ken, the dog is doing much better, she is at about ninety percent and back to chasing the ball.
Yep, I meant the Veterinary Hospital. Those middle of the night emergency calls would (sometimes) require getting the kids up as well. Didn't happen often but from a young age, they never complained about being woken up and helped out when we got to the hospital. Usually, the wife would go in by herself, but sometimes the phone would ring and it might be serious, an injured Police dog or something and I would get a punch in the arm and the wife would say "let's go". I became a pretty good anesthesiologist. I remember being so tired sometimes when the phone would ring, and would be going, "please no punch in the arm, please no punch in the arm"
She retired a few years ago after she tried going part time, however being a talented surgeon the phone just doesn't stop ringing, so she finally just packed it in altogether. The Doctors have told her that her hand injury is career ending and she will need all new joints in three fingers of her right hand. She is not a happy camper right now even though she is retired.
Right after we were married I came home from a long cold 14-hour shift at the airport. As I drove in the driveway I noticed the hood up on the truck and the wife working away. The water pump had gone on her truck and she was on call that night. She said the guy couldn't fix it until the next day so she decided to fix it herself. I asked if she wanted help and she said: "I do micro surgery on animals, how hard can a water pump be". I went in and went to bed while she did a perfect job on the water pump and put a new thermostat in to boot. I hope she can at least continue to earn her keep by working on the cars.
Congrats to the Pens on the cup. My one wish is to see the Canucks win the cup before I croak. 47 years and only three sniffs at it.
All the best to all.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
YGW Don't know why you are surprised. Friar Tuck of Robin Hood fame carried a sword, but they aren't automobile friendly and it's sooooo 13th century. I will not take another dog to a vet. My last dog got a "sedative' before the injection and got aggitated and wild. It was not humane at all.
Heat and humidity have arrived in the central Atlantic.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
yougottawantaHowmus - I am wondering if you took that orginial payment for solar and calculated the amount of interest you could have earned how much longer the payoff would be ?
Frankly, not a whole lot if I just left the $$$ in a Standard Savings Account. A few dollars a year..... However, the system was an investment that would, if I was to sell my house right now net me several thousand dollars. It is better than money in the bank as far as I'm concerned. Remember the system loses value very slowly as it should be still producing good power 40 or 50 years from now. In NYS as long as the system produces less than 110% of my total years need for electricity (mine was sized for 70%) I am not taxed on the value of the array for property taxes. Frankly that investment will earn me a whole lot more $$ than that money would make sitting in the bank making money for the --------- Billionairs!!! And it is the right thing to do for planet earth! Period!
Same sort of thing that you are doing with your hobby barn. What if you just put that $$ into a savings account? As it is the building of the barn raises the value of your property and you will get at least some of that investment (minus the tax increase for your property) back when you eventually sell the property.
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Hey everyone. Pizza for dinner.
Thre penguins did win last night, and are now FIVE TIME STANLEY CUP CHAMPIONS! The first NHL team to go back to back in 18 years. Work was stressful today, so I'd really rat her not talk abotu it lol
(My Model Railroad, My Rules)
These are the opinions of an under 35 , from the east end of, and modeling, the same section of the Wheeling and Lake Erie railway. As well as a freelanced road (Austinville and Dynamite City railroad).
Alright! We hit page #5. This is my favorite part of the month.
Richard
Lion - Bro Louie gave her a 22 injection ? Monks have guns ?
Yannis - Hey good to see you again ! I was wondering if you were okay. What is odd about the clouds ?
Howmus - I am wondering if you took that orginial payment for solar and calculated the amount of interest you could have earned how much longer the payoff would be ?
Garry - How are you ?
MisterBeasleyHis cat has reached the end of the line, and the vet said it's time to give him his final rest.
Yeah. Tillie met the end of her line. Br. Louie took her out to the orchard and gave her a 22 cal injection. : (
Callista is still alive and well : )
She comes into my office to schread paper.
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Good afternoon everyone, missed several diner sessions lately, just dropped by to say hello! All quiet here, temperatures have started rising (Greek summer...) although we had some odd cloudy days lately.
Mornin'....
Flo, can I get a refill for my coffee please?
Nice bright sunny day here in the Finger Lakes Region of NYS. Current temperature is 85°F with a high mid afternoon around 89°F. Checking on the Solar Panel output a couple days ago, I realized that they have now propduced 20,100 kWh of power and that means they are a little over 1/3rd. payed for. (Well actually they are paid for, but that is where the payback stands. They will pay for themselves in about 10 years total at the current rate of electricity here. I am on 100% green power when I buy electric from the grid as well which is cheaper than the mix from most ESCOs.)
Got up early and drove over to my #1 Granddaughter's school to see recieve a reading award this morning. She officially turns 10 years old tomorrow. The family celebrated Father's Day yesterday as my son has to work all next weekend. I brought some "Top Sirloin Steaks" for the cookout as I got them beautifully trimed at the local Tops Market where they had them on sale for $3.95 a lb. The Scoutmaster of the handicapped Troop I work with clued me in and told me to stop over on Saturday when he was working and see him personally....
Got home from the award ceremony at school to find I had an email from my SIL who is taking turns watching my sister's kitties while she is down South visiting an old college friend of hers. She wanted to know why I asked if she had been over to feed the cats yet (Yesterday). Seems she put the wrong day down on the calendar at her house. So the cats didn't get any food yesterday! She should be over there right about now, I hope! They should be OK as long as they didn't get into anything that could hurt them.... I pick up my sister this evening at the Airport.
Hope you all have a great day!
Morning diners,
yougottawanta Angel - Did you post a photo the other day of layout progress ? I was scanning through quickly and I thought I saw some of your work ?
Angel - Did you post a photo the other day of layout progress ? I was scanning through quickly and I thought I saw some of your work ?
Yes I did post some pictures. Back on page 2 Monday the 5th. Later on I need to show a newer version. I had it out Friday, tracing the track on the foam with a pen. Unfortunately after I put it away I forgot to a take a photo.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
yougottawantaUlrich - I watched teh video this morning Do the cars jack up on the other end when going up opposing grades ?
YGW - the cars are something in between a cable car and a trolley, shuttling back and forth on that incline, never going anywhere else.
Good morning all
Hobby front - FINALLY ! The extrior siding is FINISHED HURRAY ! I am so glad to be done with that phase of the project. I have already started the next phase which is paint prep and caulk. I will do the roof in the fall when it cools down.
W**K front it is gonna be HOT today. 80 degrees by 8am ! Supposed to feel like 100 degrees today.
Ulrich - I watched the your video this morning. I was amazed at the steepness of the streets and I wondered the trolley cars that are jacked up on one end do they lower and jack up on the other end when going up a hill the opposite slope ? I also noted that the trolley cars were tagged - I just dont get that, why someone thinks they have permision to paint someone elses property..... I also thought it absolutely amazing that cars were running amongst the trolley cars. That would make me VERY NERVOUS ! Thanks for sharing the video. I hope you feel better soon.
Henry - It may have been workiers shooting nails vs bullets. There is a tool made by many several manufactures that actually shoots case hardened nails into concrete or steel with a 22 load. The tool company commonly used around here is "Ramset" and "Hiliti" They can shoot 3 1/2" nails into concrete, shoot shorter ones into steel...
ROR - Some kids you have there. You have every right to brag on them - well done raing them ! Are you still feeling under the weather ?
Mr. B - Did you find a place to move out to ? How are you doing ?
Ken - I am sorry I forgot to look this weekend. I had three grand children, two nephews at my house this weekend plus my three kids ! I had to come back to w**k to get some rest ! And not much to be had here : (
Joe 323 - tell us a little about yourself and your modeling interest
Ricky - Free stuff is good in this case : ) Free poison ivy would be a bad thing Thanks : ) You are getting back to your high school weight ? That is some accomplishment ! That is a great goal to set for one self ! I am very impressed.
Tom - How long of a drive is Wheeling WVa from you ?
Lion - June ! When did 2017 get here ??? Heck it will be 2018 before I know it !!!
Dave - What issues is being reported on the Volt that they say it is unreliable ?
Batman - How is your wifes fingers ? Very impressive that your daughter was able to handle the emergency
Jimmy - Did the Penguins win ?
Ulrich - I watched teh video this morning Do the cars jack up on the other end when going up opposing grades ? I see tagging is a world wide curse... I do not understand how someone can mark up property that does not belong to them...Hope you feel better. Nice photos of your RR.
Lion - June ? How did 2017 get here so fast ! It should still be 1980s !
TTYL
YGW
I'd rather ride a trolley than a roller coaster, any day.
Today I'm meeting up with a guy I've known for years online, but never met face to face. He's not far, just up in Manchester, NH. It's a sad day for him. His cat has reached the end of the line, and the vet said it's time to give him his final rest.
Good Morning!
Partly sunny, but mainly quite cloudy day today! I am not feeling well, as my old ticker is acting up. While the BP is OK at 120/70, the heart rate at over 100 is not. With my heart attemting to win the Capetown Races, I feel tired all the time, but can´t find any sleep.
Some people ride a roller coaster for kicks, but some folks are just as happy riding the strretcars of Lisbon, which appears not to be too different, according to the following video!
And some more pictures of my layout.
Have a good day!
I'm just finishing up a nice steak dinner - baked potato with sour cream, steamed asparagus and a thick rib-eye. I went to the buther shop and payed a bit more for a better slice of meat, and I must say I grilled it to perfection. I drank an Arrogant Bastard IPA with it, my favorite ale, particularly with steak.
It was a hot day, over 90, but I did my bike ride anyway. It wasn't bad on the old rail-trail which runs through the trees most of the way and was much better than riding on the road.
Hey everyone. WHAT A GREAT SATURDAY AND SUNDAY!
Well, before I say what the weekend consisted of...guess where I was?
Answer: Horseshoe Curve.
I took my first ever Amtrak trip this Saturday. I went with nine other people. We boarded the train at Greensburg PA, and went east to Altoona PA- home of the horseshoe curve. It was such a great smooth ride. I got food in the cafe car, and got to see us pass over the curve onboard. We then got off in Altoona, and walked to the museum there. We spent two hours in the museum, and a decent bit in the newest addition: The Harry Bennet roundhouse- housing several pieces of equipment, including a GG1 and the state locomotive- the K4 1361. We then walked to Nickolettas for lunch. excellent turkey club. Then half of us went to see the Altoona Association of Model railroaders club....1.31 miles from the amtrak station. Amazing layout, and the fact they just got an N scale layout was another wonderful addition. We then boarded the train back at 5:26. We were about 2hrs late, but that was because of a freight that was put ahead of us.
Then today- My new favorite nascar driver got his first career win in the cup series- Ryan Blaney driving for the legendary Wood Brothers team. Now I just have to hope the Penguins win tonight, and this will have been the best weekend in a long time for me!
Evening Diner?
Flo, wake up! I will have a and if any other folks show I pay there Bar Tab.
Work was as dead as the dinner today. To be honest I was fine with it being dead. Blood Sugar was normal and I felt like the walking dead. Just takes a while to get use to lower Blood Sugar levels.
Dropped my Town Car off to get the A/C unit going. It is being converet to R134. Hope Bob does not find any other problems. Just cannot handel the heat like I could when I was 50 and younger?
Did a Quick BBQ and it is done.
Later, Ken
Happy Birthday Month, LION.
I was going to write a few days ago, but every time I got to look Charles keeps coming up to me and wants to play. Then he gets bored a few minutes and moves on and by the I get back I either forget or not important to write.
I saw the new game play of Star Wars Battlefront II. It looks good but I'm not sure about the gaming fighting style it reminds me of Call of Duty.
Evening Diners
Flo, Ed, Jan, Brent and I will have a please. If Joe is enclined give him a as well.
Joe323
Lion
I swear my wife is a Vampire. Soon as I got home she sucked the life out of me! All she talks about is what hurts, what she wante us (means me) to do, what she is worried about and what she wants.No wonder I don't want to talk to her any longer.
Work Front Good thing I enjoy reading! But over all I was a good day for me. If I did the math right I made a extra $110.00 in spiffs with only 5 customers!
VA Health Care and Blood Surgar Front.
1 Well the sort good news. I will get some extra test strips so I can test my blood sugar level twices a day. Better than twices a week!
2 Vision sure has changed, not sure if that is good or not? Can see Computer Moniter better with no glasses than with them on. Before I had to use the bio-focals?
Trains are running great, Ken
Good evening all.
Flo - I will take the RBF that ken so graciously paid for. Thanks.
Ken - Thanks for the RBF! I know what you mean about "guarding the store" lately....
YGW - Free stuff is always good!
James - If you want snow, just come to my area of NWPA... Our "snowstorms" are usually measured in feet... And no, we don't close down everything until it is really snowing!
Ulrich - Sunny days are always better! Nice pics also.
Trains - Nothing new to report.
Next Saturday evening the Lakeshore Railway Historical Museum, located alongside CSX and NS in North East (the town) Pa, is holding their annual "Night at the Museum" event, where they stay open all night long for railfans. I am hoping for good weather, as I am planning on going for at least some of the night. Something about a night-time photo shoot of trains is just way too cool too pass up... And that will be a very interesting day, as there is a train show in Titusville, at the OC&T train station that day as well. So, my plan is, train show, w**k, then museum.
Yes, I am crazy!
(If anyone else will be attending either event, let me know... We could meet up and chat for a few.)
W**k - Had a great Friday, then guarded the store today... I sold one thing all day...
Weight - All the talk of losing weight has me reporting where I stand - I need to lose another 10 lbs to be back to my high school weight. I am a light-weight, compared to some, but I only stand 5'6" high, so, under 200lbs is good, my goal is back around 155-160.
Yes, that does make moving fridges, stoves, etc... around at w**k interesting!
Hope all are well, and all have a good evening!
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.
Bah. This week went from winter on Monday to summer today. The heat hit me and I took a nap instead of a bike ride.
ATSFGuy Sir Madog, Are those LGB Scale models?
Sir Madog,
Are those LGB Scale models?
Gee - that layout would easily fill a spare bedroom in G scale, but it is only 3 by 5ft.!
No, the scale is HO scale, the gauge is 12mm!
Well, we did go to the casino in Wheeling this Wednesday morning. Pretty bad day for us as we were in & out kind of fast. Usually we win enough games to keep playing for a couple of hours, but not this time. I really don't go expecting to win, but it's nice to be able to play some.
But the big disappointment was the buffet. We go all the way down there because of it. Especially the roast beef. It was always tender & flavorable, but they have dropped it from the lunch menu. I mean, everything else is very good, but the beef was the drawing card for me. I doubt if I will drive all that way anymore.
The only uptick for the day was on the way home when we passed the spot where we usually railfan & caugh Norfolk Southern's "Virginian" heritage unit going east. No chance for a photo though because of traffic.
Spent a couple of hours railfanning this morning & caught 13 trains. The 3rd engine on one was Norfolk Southern's "Pennsylvania" heritage unit. Didn't get any good photos of it however. There's something about that color that causes a lot of reflections from the side panels. Maybe I'll get lucky someday & it will catch a stop signal. Wishful thinking I know, but hey, one can always hope.
Probably will get up early tomorrow & do some weeding in the flower beds, & then cut the grass in the back yard. Temperatures are suppose to start climbing into the 90s, & I don't handle that well anymore. Hoping everyone will have a nice weekend & stay safe.
Tom
Pittsburgh, PA