Evening friends, tonight is work night at the club that should be fun...
I plan once I'm 18 to purchase 1-2 acres in places such as the donner pass area, shasta-cascade area, and maybe the black hills and then build a cabin on the land and rent said cabin out to vacationers take the profits from that and buy another property and do the same thing. That combined with my hopefully successful music career I should be set...
Ahh the best laid plans of mice and men...
I see I got the top of the page... drinks are on me!
Steve
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!
Sir Madog The only "high light" was my battle with my ISP, which I won! I will habe a 100mbs line by January, with no extra charge on top of my existing contract, which runs at about $32 a month for telephone and Internet.
The only "high light" was my battle with my ISP, which I won! I will habe a 100mbs line by January, with no extra charge on top of my existing contract, which runs at about $32 a month for telephone and Internet.
That's a positive. In this day and age for someone not to have reliable and fast Internet is not a good thing. The ranch where I grew up is a good example: One major phone company's lines (who I will not mention) are close to being as older as I am. So much so that they are noisy and would't connect up for Internet and when the ground got sufficently wet the voice line would quit working. My parents finally decided to go with the local co-op which much better (and newer) lines. The installation took maybe an hour and they were able to keep their existing number.
Hobby Front: Taking the plunge and bidding on a Peco medium radius (SL-99) 3-way turnout. Decided that, if I ever get the room, that I want to build a yard where the car shop can send repaired cars out. A 3-way switch condenses the yard ladder quickly and will simplify connecting it to the planned main yard. Plan is to get the pieces in this order: turnout, two PL-10Es (these have the longer pin for undertable mounting), and then the PL-9 adaptor plates (for mounting the PL-10Es undertable). After that I think I will purchase a Walthers car shop, three pieces of flex track and some cork sheet. (Rebuild that whole section as the building that is there doesn't have the proper floor for embedding the track.
As mentioned yesterday, I finally got started on the SD45s handrails. Both sides of the read handrails are adapted for the correct cab panel. The rail for the left front rail is built but I haven't got it glued to the engine. Next step is to built the right front rail. That one is going to be a little simpler in spots but harder in others. On top it only has one angle, but the stanchion and the front rail are also longer. I also need to check the couplers as they seem to be droopy. (And, no, I'm not talking about the famous white depressed dog.)
Type with you later.
Evening Diners,
Steven- I also like the Texas Longhorns, and Nebraska Cornhuskers.
LION- That picture could be a nice Christmas ornament. With your chapel up front.
Ulrich- I thought your medication pills were normal prescription without highs and lows?
Henry- I hate that doing yard work around thorns. I wore gloves one time and I had thorns going in picking up the branches. One than once. I make sure I'm extra careful, but those incidents still happens.
Jimmy- Excellent job on the lights!
I'm finished with my Christmas shopping. Walked dogs four times today during a nice cloudy day to bad it's not going to last. It's better than hot desert sun.
Amtrak America, 1971-Present.
NWP SWPI plan once I'm 18 to purchase 1-2 acres in places such as the donner pass area,
Here you go, you could put 6 lots together for 2 mil. https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/land_type/2097908558_zpid/pricea_sort/39.32633,-120.316365,39.306243,-120.347951_rect/14_zm/
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Eveing Diners
Flo, Ed, Gary, Inch, Tin Can, Jan, Brent, Angelob, Galaxy, Ulrich, Ray, Mr B and I will have a and give Steven and Rick a Root Beer Float.
Tin Can Great seeing you in the dinner again, been beating on the GP 7 for well over a month. Sorry you have kidney stones, ouch! Glad you are on the rebound side!
Ed Should have let me keep think the RDC was a Rapido so I was really impresses! But then again, it makes me more impressed with your modling railroading skills! The lighting is perfect, love the neon looking cab and headlight but soft glow on the passanger lighting!
Any tips on opening the RDC? While it runs and tracks great I hear a grinding / motor nose in turns. I am thinking U-Joints more than motor noise.
Far as the Bowser cars I have yet to unbox them because my desk is a mess! I like the PRR and they will sone be in the Mighty B&O F7's train!
Ulrich Crossing my fingers you start feeling better soon!
Later, Ken
I hate Rust
BigDaddy NWP SWP I plan once I'm 18 to purchase 1-2 acres in places such as the donner pass area, Here you go, you could put 6 lots together for 2 mil. https://www.zillow.com/homes/for_sale/land_type/2097908558_zpid/pricea_sort/39.32633,-120.316365,39.306243,-120.347951_rect/14_zm/
NWP SWP I plan once I'm 18 to purchase 1-2 acres in places such as the donner pass area,
I was thinking more of under $10,000 which there are some out there for that or less.
angelob6660Ulrich- I thought your medication pills were normal prescription without highs and lows?
They are, angelob, but unfortunately, the human heart is not like an engine, so tuning is quite difficult. I have to take 4 different meds and getting the mixture right requires some trial and error. The mix of pills made my BP to go down just a little too much, which my ticker compensated by ticking too fast. No I aim at raising thge BP a notch, thus lowering the heart rate to a "normal" rate. I hope it works out!
Sir Madog I have to take 4 different meds and getting the mixture right requires some trial and error.
Blood pressure pills can be a bear! Last spring my blood pressure was slowly creeping higher so my Doctor ( a truly great guy!) added another BP med to the mix. It worked a little too well! I was blacking out whenever I tried to stand up. Not fun! However, the problem was quickly solved by taking me off of one of the other meds that I had been on for a while. That worked great. My BP is now excellent.
Speaking of heart health, I have just asked for a quote on an adult tricycle! I don't want to take a chance on falling off a regular bike because my spine has been fused, and my sense of balance sucks to begin with. Regular exercise has not been possible, again because of back problems. All the exercises do is leave me in pain. Even walking hurts. However, I am comfortable sitting so I hope that transfers to the trike.
For those who are interested, I'm getting a quote on a Worksman Executive 3 speed. The brand was recommended by Ed (gmpullman).
https://www.worksmancycles.com/exec-3cb.html
The reason that I need a quote is that I am in Canada so the prices shown on the website in $USD are meaningless. I'm figuring that I will have to spend about $1300.00 Cdn including accessories and shipping to get a trike that starts at $625.00 in the US.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Dave,
you should get one of these:
It´s a "bakfiets" - a typical Dutch bike, which bakeries used for delivering bread and rolls. They now have taken up the role of pickup trucks and minivans in The Netherlands.
Sir MadogDave, you should get one of these:
Yes, I should! The double front wheels are inherently more stable than the traditional tricycle setup with two wheels at the back. Now if you really want to convince me to order one of the Dutch bikes you will have to arrange for it to be full of fresh bakery products! I thought I was doing this to lose weight!!
Cheers Ulrich!!
you have to ask these guys to supply the load of vfresh bread and rolls:
premium dealer
2-678 Guelph line CA-BURLINGTON ONTARIO L7R 3M8
tel: 0015142251809
www.urkai.com
For the price of an 8-speed bike with electric assist you can buy a decent pickup truck ...
Oh, now really, you know Dave has his sights set on one of these!
Surrey_fringe_too by Edmund, on Flickr
We can all ride along
Before you send your cheque off to Brooklyn, Dave, be sure to read between the lines of my post about my experience with the trikes.
I DO enjoy my Worksman Executive. Here it is the day I put it together:
IMG_9653 by Edmund, on Flickr
And the very first accessory I placed on the handlebars, no — not the horn, bell or headlight:
IMG_9654 by Edmund, on Flickr
BUT, if I had it to do all over again I would have opted for another Schwinn Meridian. The wheelbase of the Schwinn is ever-so longer and the sitting posture is more "relaxed" meaning you don't have to sit "bolt-upright" as I do on the Worksman. Cost-wise you can get four Meridians for what one Executive will set you back.
Yes, mine started at $650 but I added fenders, a more comfortable seat, pedals, $40 extra for British Racing Green paint, heavier brakes and a few other things.
My shipping, if I recall, was around $90 and I'm just two States away. So my total was around $950 US and that was six years ago.
This is what my first Meridian looked like after the fire
IMG_9201 by Edmund, on Flickr
The insurance company told me to get any tricycle I wanted and they would "make me a good offer" well, they did.
I would suggest looking for the Schwinn in your area and at least you can ride it and see if it is a good fit for you before you invest the princely sum that the Worksman would demand. If it doesn't suit you I'm sure you could find someone to adopt it.
We used the Meridians around GE and some of those guys tipped the scales at over 125 kg. Mind you they ran three shifts a day, seven days a week. All they really needed is better tyres, and tubes. The first trikes they got were from Grainger and they were over $1000 and didn't hold up all that well.
I use my Executive mostly for a "chore" vehicle around the homestead here. I would imagine if I used it as a road/trail trike I would probably find it uncomfortable. I ride my Raleigh on the bike trails.
I would be disappointed if you bought a Worksman on my recommendation and found that you weren't satisfied with it. Adult tricycles are more popular than ever. Take a look around and see if there's a place where you can rent one or a bike shop where you can "kick-the-tyres"
Good Luck, and Have Fun!
Ed
PS: In regards to Ulrich's suggestion of the paired-front wheels, Worksman was one of the original manufacturers of the famous "Good Humor" ice cream trikes:
http://www.vintagevending.com/ice-cream-tricycle-restoration
Ed,
that is some bike!
Whenever I hear the word trike, I think of "the vicar on his tricycle", delivering the monthly church paper. What could be more British than that?
A trike that would fit my wants (not needs) looks like this:
Petra wouldn´t let me have one - sniff!
Edit:
Stop, look & listen to this bunch:
Clanadonia is currently the most sought after gig doing Celtic tribal music!
Last, but not least, a piece to enlighten the hearts of our friends NOB!
Enjoy!
what you need is one of these
the pedal pub.
hon30critter. . . I have just asked for a quote on an adult tricycle! . . .
No, no, no. What you REALLY NEED is one of these: www.catrike.com. The model is up to you.
I just returned from my annual physical with the dreaded DRE. Everything seems to be working like it is supposed to.
Richard
Afternoon Diners,
Bicycles or tricycle would be nice to own. I haven't ridden a bike over 20 years ago. I prefer walking but I think the bike would easier on my feet.
Howdy diners, just stopping in before music class... still no responses on my band members wanted sign at music tree. Got to run Rod's Triplex last night at the club boy what a beaut of a locomotive... I'll post some pictures of her running later... I am now considered a probie (probationary member) at the MSMRC! 60 days till full membership!
That CatTrike looks interesting I might buy one myself... I have a Schwinn Drifter single speed beach cruiser bicycle... had to pull the fenders off because they would rattle if I rode on gravel which is almost all I ride on and at one point the rear fender caught on the tire and broke the crossbraces couldn't find a replacement so I pulled then off... about two years ago something broke on the rear tire and I couldn't pedal ended up being the retaining ring on the gear broke and it allowed it to just spin... but otherwise I can attest to the quality of a Schwinn bicycle... as long as you don't buy it from Walmart, trust me on that...
No snow yet, but it's about to get downright cold here after several weeks of weather suitable for walking, but not biking. So, the bikes are likely put away for the season now. Too bad - that's my best form of exercise.
While we try to sell the house, we've moved a lot of stuff, including my entire train layout, into the garage, meaning that the cars are stuck in the driveway. With winter coming, I've been re-arranging my side of the garage so I can get the car inside for the winter. I did most of the physical moving work today, and hopefully I can find a place for the few remaining boxes tomorrow. Then I can have a warm place for my car. I doubt that the house will sell before spring now, and even if it does there will likely be a couple of months before closing that I'll still be living here, so I'd love to have my garage back for the cold weather and snow.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Good afternoon from the West Coast. It's 1600hrs and darkness is creeping in.
ARGH! is all I can say about the flooded crawlspace problem. Couldn't get the camera down into the drainage pipes, though we tried from two different spots. To start digging to even find where the pipe from the house goes out, never mind the problem, would cost a bundle, so we are just going to put a new drainage pit in and be done with it. A drainage pit is only good for about 30 years and they are starting to fail around the area as the houses reach that age.
A bit of good news, the kid got another educational grant and we think he may be money ahead now. We certainly are happy that we get to hang on to the money we had put aside for that. Also, he is getting booked up for movies and TV shows as his phone is ringing even though he is in Ottawa. He will be busy come April.
Talking about all our geezernesses (hows that for a word) I still can't come to terms with the fact I can no longer do all these home repairs myself If I try it puts me out of commission for the next several days. It is very frustrating, to say the least.
It is supposed to be clear and down around freezing for the next week or so. Hopefully, no more flooding before the repairs are done.
Ed, love the hill holder
Best go get the daughter.
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."
I thought I'd stop in and say hello... it has turned cold here in Louisiana... Went to music I have gotten Moon River and Love Story to performance level...
Came down with a back ache along with fever and chills... hope it's not the flu...
That's all for now.
Bicycle ? .... Tricycle ?
How about the velocipede on my layout ?
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Ed .... I will be looking forward t oseeing your article about the hill stopper. It is very good of Steven O to suggest you do that.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Evenin' Folks!
Been a day around here.... yep. Could have been worse though. Had my Podiatrist appt. this afternoon. He looked at my legs, put on rubber gloves, felt around abit and then pronoumnced some Latin medical terms with words like Vienous and such. I figured he was going to send me to the surgeon, but he recomended Pressure Stockings for what ails me. I have a long history of vericose viens in the family (Mother's side). He figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least. Tough getting old, but better than the other option for the moment I guess.
Garry, nice velocipede. We have something like that in 1:1 scale out at the museum, but it doesn't need human power. It has a little Briggs & Straton 3hp. gas engine to propel it. It is on permanent loan to us I guess.
Just got home from my youngest Grandaughter's Choral Concert tonight. They did a great job. New Vocal Music Teacher this year. She appears to be doing a fine job and had the combined 3rd., 4th, and 5th. grade choruses singing in 3 parts on one piece.
Have a great one!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Here's some pictures of the Triplex on the MSMRC...
Virginian 700 pauses on her way down hill towards the helix with a string of NS coal hoppers...
700 is headed northbound as she rounds the horseshoe curve...
700 is headed southbound out of horseshoe curve and is being over taken by a hotshot freight...
700 once again pauses as she exits the helix...
howmus He figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least. Tough getting old, but better than the other option for the moment I guess.
He figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least. Tough getting old, but better than the other option for the moment I guess.
At least you haven't lost a leg or in a wheelchair yet.
My hobby interest is surrounded in the New York Central right now. I been looking out for locomotives for the mid-60s. To be used before and after PC renumbering.
I read about the German train wreck but the news didn't have any details.
howmusHe figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least.
I think the proper name for those things are compression stockings.
Be that as it may, I was in the hospital for 10 days in October and they put those things on me. They are very uncomfortable and difficult to get on and off.
However, my wife told me later that she was looking through some diabetes magazines and saw some that had a zipper down the outside of each leg, similar to women's boots. You might want to look around/search for those as they sound like a very practical idea.
howmusBeen a day around here.... yep. Could have been worse though. Had my Podiatrist appt. this afternoon. He looked at my legs, put on rubber gloves, felt around abit and then pronoumnced some Latin medical terms with words like Vienous and such. I figured he was going to send me to the surgeon, but he recomended Pressure Stockings for what ails me. I have a long history of vericose viens in the family (Mother's side). He figures for the moment the pressure stockings will relieve the problem for me. They are going to be a pain to put on every day though... They should be easier in the mornings when the swelling is at the least. Tough getting old, but better than the other option for the moment I guess.
Been there, vericose veins, on my mothers side. Had to wear the the thigh highs 3 months before insurance would cover vein surgery/removal, which I had done. Didn't wear shorts for 2 years before the proceedure, and now it's no problem.
My advice is to cut the toe end off. It bunches up your feet too much, and causes other problems. Cutting the toe end off also makes them a little easier to get on, and doesn't hurt the compression affect of the stocking.
The ribbing/comments I would get from my wife, as I put on those stockings each morning.
Way TMI.
Mike.
My You Tube
RideOnRoadNo, no, no. What you REALLY NEED is one of these: www.catrike.com. The model is up to you.
Cool Richard!
Unfortunately reclining back like that would be the most painful position I could assume.
Good Morning!
I didn´t catch much sleep last night, which means I will definitively go for a nap after lunch!
I have been trying to get some more info on the train wreck, but, for the time being, there is no clue to why the train was running on the wrong track. Couldn´t have been the driver, who reacted promptly by "stepping on the brakes", when he saw that freight train parked in his path. 50 people got, most of the just minor scratches. 9 persons hadt to hospitalized.
Among those with major injuries is the driver. It´s a Christmas miracle that no one got killed - thanks to the driver!
Ray - some years ago while staying in the hospital, a wise guy thought I should wear compression stockings. Wearing them was a torture for me, I just caanot stand my legs being tightly wrapped up with something. I am really glad that my veins still seem to be OK, for that matter!
Talking of bicycles, I was shocked to see what a decent bike costs these days! I´d love to have one, but I neither have the money nor a place to put it!
CUL, Guys!
gmpullmanI would suggest looking for the Schwinn in your area and at least you can ride it and see if it is a good fit for you before you invest the princely sum that the Worksman would demand.
Hi Ed:
I have been looking at the Schwinn Meridian (single speed) and the Town and Country (three speed) tricycles as well as the Worksman Executive. So far I can't find anyone who stocks either the Worksman or the Schwinn trikes within 200 miles!! It seems it would be easier to buy a dogsled!
As far as having to sit upright on the trike, I don't think that would be a problem. The straighter I sit up the less back discomfort I have. However, I do like to put the seat back when I am driving the van, so a longer frame might be a better option.
Ray,
I should be wearing compression stockings, but seldom do. They are a real PITA to get on. Surgery was done on my over 50 points of vericose veins a few years ago (and they still missed a few). I do have a couple pair of the zippered stockings, and they are only a little easier to get on. On a good day, thanks to my PAD, I can perhaps walk up to 50 yards before having to stop and rest my calves for a minute or so. Mel is right, old age ain't for wimps!
Gary