Jimmy - Sorry about your dad.
You have my sincerest of condolences.
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.
My condolences to you Jimmy. You stated your father didnt want a service - but what would family and friends want or need? Good funerals bring an opportunity to say "goodbye" and, while the mourning continues, there is a sense of closure (just my opinion from my perspective as a pastor). Peace to you.
Jimmy, you have all our condolences on the loss of your father.
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
Jimmy, I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. I totlaly understand all the "issues" associated with it.
Jimmy - my sincere condolences on your dad´s passing! I lost my dad 5 years ago and still miss sharing my joy and my grief with him so much.
Jan - continuing prayers!
I went to see my heart doc this morning and what he told me is rather disheartening. I will be needing a new motor in a much shorter time than I expected it. I have decided not to go through this ordeal!
I will be enjoying my life with Petra and my little layout as long as I am allowed to.
Things are moving forward on my little toy train set - in baby steps!
The postman brought a tiny package, containing a statue intended to grace the entrance to the church. No, it´s not Bismarck - we are out of Bismarcks, said the vendor. So it is another gentleman of historic fame.
And a step forward on the sidewalk front!
It´s about time to get some grass growing on the layout!
Happy times!
Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)
"You´re never too old for a happy childhood!"
Jimmy I am so sorry to hear about your dad.
Herringchoker prayers for your step son and good luck with your surgery.
I'm done ordering from Ebay - China. One package never showed that it shipped, another arrived in the US on May 19th and came yesterday.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Thanks everyone. I didn't sleep at all last night, kept tossing and turning, and woke up crying. I have to meet the funeral director today, do all that. Thankfully he had all his wishes written down, and no services. I couldn't handle a viewing, I really couldn't. I can't make sense of this at all.
I guess a Blake Shelton line sums this up "you went away. how dare you, I miss you. They say I'll be okay, but I'm not gonna ever get over you"
or a Chris Stapleton "sometimes the greater plan, is kinda hard to understand, but right now it don't make sense"
(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).
Sorry to hear about your Dad, Jimmy. my condolences to you and your family.
Kindest Regards, Craig the Bear.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
NWP SWPI read DE (Diotamaceous Earth) will kill them and is all natural,
Diotamaceous earth will definitely kill the tomato bugs, and it is a natural compound. Apparently it works by abrading the membranes between the insect's exoskeleton segments so that they start to leak bodily fluids. Supposed to be harmless to humans and pets, but best to wash your produce before consuming in any case. It also works great on ants.
We usually have mixed results with our tiny vegetable garden. It gets lots of sun, and we invigorate the soil every year, but sometimes the results are disappointing. One year we will have more swiss chard than we can deal with, and the next year we will get hardly anything. Tomatoes are a crap shoot too, although the cherry tomatoes usually do well. The herbs always seem to do fine. This year we are trying a couple of varieties of green beans. Cross your fingers!
I say "we" but I should say "Dianne". She does all the gardening. It's all I can do to cut the grass anymore.
Cheers everyone!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Jimmy,
Condolences to you about your Father, thanks to all for the prayers and well wishes for my stepson.
herrinchoker
Jimmy_BraumI'm gonna be awol.
My condolences to you and your family, Jimmy. I hope you get through this OK. It is something many of us have to deal with and I hope your memories of your dad bring you some comfort.
Top-of-the-page, and a tribute to Jimmy's dad, everyone enjoy their favorite — on the house
Regards, Ed
Good night diners,
Anybody around here with a green thumb know how to keep bugs off tomato plants? I read DE (Diotamaceous Earth) will kill them and is all natural, that's my problem I want all natural tomatoes, so I got some yesterday and I still see some bugs, I applied it again because the rain washed it off, hopefully this will work.
Next season I'm going to an I ground large scale garden, tomatoes and peppers will be my first crops, I might expand to other stuff later.
Well I'm going to hit the sack soon, "see" y'all tomorrow!
Steve
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!
My thoughts and prayers to all those with sorrows.
Hobby Front: The rework bug has struck again. (Even before the parts come "home".) I decided to add another track to the car ferry yard for handling passenger cars. (The station that was going on the yard will end up being used there. The station that was the main station with the 7 or 8 station platforms will be going on the yard instead.) That requires purchase of a #6 LH turnout and some AM Models bridges. (I think I will grab a piece of flex track from the supplies for the MTP/PTTX expansion.) The other is a slight redesign of the yard. I have added a turnout to the top of the yard which will allow me build a team track and a woodchip area. That will allow me to reuse existing structures (and a interestingly colored engine) that I really didn't want to have to store. (I think I can get all the needed track from the existing team track section. Less sections that I will have to move and store, so that's a good thing.)
Edit: Turnout and bridges came to a hare over $20.
Evenin' folks!
Thoughts and prayers going out to those of you who are dealing with "heavy" things going on in your lives at the moment!!!
Tonight the family celebrated both my Grandaughter #1's 11th birthday and Father's day (early) by going out to dinner at a Red Lobster up in Rochester, NY. There were several people not directly in the family with us as they have kids that are friends of the grandaughter. I ordered a small dinner (Tilapia Filet with French Fries, Brocoli, and a cup of Clam Chowder. Managed to eat about 2/3rds of it. didn't bring the rest home as it would just get thrown out about a week from now anyway.... Granddaughter #1 is turning into a very pretty young lady... Growing up way to fast! Every once in a while her personality, looks, and demeaner remind me so much of her Grandmother.....
Got on the scales this morning and it said I weighed 211 lbs. Heh, heh..... Only 3 more to reach the first main goal before I go to my 50 year reunion at Eastman School of Music next October. May even be several pounds lighter by then! I celebrated by adding another lap over at the Fieldhouse this morning. Did 19 laps which is 3.5 miles. And..... I did it in less time than I was doing 3 miles (17 laps) a few weeks ago. I am feeling it tonight though.
See you all tomorrow, I hope!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Jimmy, I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your father. The only cure for what you are feeling is time. Both my parents passed away in 2013. I still find myself wishing that I could call them up just to say "Hi".
Yeah, he dabbled in Rio Grande southern narrow gauge.
Hey there's the crowd, evenin' folks!
Jimmy, sorry to hear about your father, I hope you can find some peace with it, with condolences and sympathies, Steven Ward Jr.
Also Jimmy, if your father was a model railroaded perhaps the guys can put his name in the RIP track memorial.
Thanks for all your wisdom on the whole dating thing. I'm not really "lookin" I'm just trying to expand my social circle and perhaps start dating just to get my feet wet so to speak, if something bigger becomes of it, wonderful!
Still no news on the mobile home, my dad might give my uncle a call to start the ball rolling.
Once I get to take a look at what I have to do in the way of renovations, perhaps I'll start working on a track plan.
I'll be back later.
Good evening diners.
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Jimmy, I am terribly sorry to hear about your father. My father passed away when I was 28 years old, and it bothered me for years. I assumed he would have so much time left, then he passed unexpected with no warning.
The "resort" I am staying at on Daytona Beach has outdoor charcoal grills for the guests to use. I went to the store today and bought everything I needed for a big old burger cookout! Look at this masterpiece, and how happy I am enjoying it!
Once this burger settles, I think I will go in the ocean for a while. There have been over 1,000 jellyfish stings on Daytona Beach so far this year, but I am not caring. These are the small jellies that just feel like a scrape when the get you. Vinegar eases the sting instantly.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Jimmy .... I am very sad to hear from you about your Dad passing away. I will pray for you and your family. ....
Please let us know if there is anything we can do for you.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Afternoon all. It is a beautiful sunny day out here in the not so wild West.
Jan sorry to hear about your stepson, one of my best buddies lost his stepson to a brain tumour when the kid was just sixteen. The two of us spent many weekends taking him to do all the things he wanted to do in his last year. As the tumour progressed it affected his behaviour and it took the two of us to handle him towards the end. We sure all became close through that time.
My favourite Uncle Al had an aortic aneurysm show up on an ultrasound one day. He lived in the boonies and hopped on a plane to Vancouver the next day and I picked him up at the airport and took him to the hospital. I told the surgeon to spare no expense and use the brass couplers on the new installation. That got a laugh and the surgeon said "we'll look after him" and they did. Uncle Al had a lot of good years after that.
We were close and he was my hero. When Canada declared war on Germany in 1939 he signed up and was in England by the end of 1939. He went in on D-Day as part of the signal corp with a radio on his back and did not get home until 1946. We spent a lot of time fishing together over the years and I helped him build his retirement home.
Kevin, those weather pics are quite something. One thing about traveling a lot, you see some interesting weather in different parts of the world. I was sailing in Australia on a fifty-foot boat once. One day we were anchored in a bay in the Whitsunday islands and we were swimming off the boat when a squall showed up on the horizon out of nowhere, that was an interesting experience.
Steven, just stay relaxed about the dating scene. The babe of your life will show up when you are not looking. I almost always had a girlfriend to travel with and do all the rather semi-extreme activities with, however, I didn't want to ever marry any of them. My wife and I were good friends for 14 years before we actually hooked up and I got married at 40. My only advice on the subject would be, if you find yourself asking yourself if you should marry someone, the answer is in the fact you asked the question. I wanted nothing more when I realized I wanted to spend the rest of my life with my good friend of 14 years. I just had to age a bit (to 40) and settle down somewhat to realize it.
Garry we had a mini Rocky Mountaineer trip to Whistler with an overnight in a posh suite and home the next day. The wife loved it and she had not had good experiences with rail travel in the past.
Here is a crappy video of the trip.
The kid and I have been working out together most days. I am suffering trying to get through it all. I don't even try to keep up, but am enjoying the time together immensely. I do 25 fast pushups while he does a 100, same with situps and other things. He is in incredible shape and that is why he has gotten some of his movie work over other extras. On one nine-day shoot, he was part of a group of six. They sent the other five home and kept him for a bunch of extra days as he was the only one that could keep up with the stunt team. Not only did he make a bunch of extra money, he also got a lot of stunt training while they waited between shots. Like I always say, some people make their own luck.
I think I need a drink to quell my inflamed muscles. So belly on up boys and have what you would like, except that good looking blonde in the corner that looks just like Meryl Streep, that's my wife.
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'm gonna be awol. My dad passed away today, Im a mess. I went to check on him, and found him. i think in his memory, I'm going to try and get his brass narrow gauge locomotives (all RGS) upgraded to DCC. I don't plan on getting rid of one do his motorcycles either. It's an easy rider inspired bike he built from scratch. Even though I don't ride, I want it to keep his memory alive
Where is everyone!?!?
I'll come by later if more people are around.
I forgot to tell you guys, so my brothers Alligator, ATSF #9840, is "working" (for now), my gator A&TC #442 has been pronounced dead, cause of death, DIDS (Decoder Instant Death Syndrome), seems the decoder after being in storage in its box in my house has encountered a moisture from unknown origin. The box was dry to the touch so nothing was spilt on it or something. I decided to leave the rest of my motive power in their boxes and not run them to see if they're working or are too victims of DIDS, I wasn't in the mood for more bad news.
Morning diners,
Herrinchoker, sorry to hear about your stepson, good luck with your aneurysm.
Today is my mom's birthday!
gmpullmanBack in January 2015 I was looking for a recording video camera that would fit on an HO flat car. I bought one of these: https://tinyurl.com/yctpgskh
Just looked at that link. Price is not bad at $79.99. But the shipping at $1998.00 would be a deal breaker for me.
Good morning..... Coffee and a donut, please.
We had thunderstorms last evening. We had a power outage lasting 2 1/2 hours.
Herrinchoker ..... Ken calls you Jan; so that must be your real name. .... I'm sad to hear about your stepson. Praying for him. ... Prayers for you as well regarding the anurism. .... I certainly understand what you mean about aging.
Here is another photo from the Arizona Railway Museum in Chandler. This a Union Pacific business car.
Meanwhile, the news from Colorado is the Durango and Silverton narrow gauge train has suspended operations indefinately because of a major wildfire. Their webpage says, when the are able to resume operations, it might be with diesel power instead of steam locomotives.
On the layout, I was working on scenery yesterday.
Ken,
Stepson not doing well, another tumor, inoperable, he has been placed on "palitive care", and is recieving max doses of radiation every day for the next three weeks, along with infusion therapy, in an attempt to shrink the tumor. My wife is with him assisting in his care. They have increased his dosage of morphene in an attempt to keep the pain under controll. I see a vascular surgeon on 7/2 to get the anurism on my aorta repaired, so am on "light duty" as it were. Aging is definitely not for the weak. "Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how was the play?"
'evenin' Folks
Haven't had much time to stop by the diner lately. I remember the last (and only) time I was in Arizona, back in 1968. I occupied about .00002% of the NE corner of the State by placing my foot on the Four Corners Monument.
Back in January 2015 I was looking for a recording video camera that would fit on an HO flat car. I bought one of these:
https://tinyurl.com/y8gs77nq
It worked great for making "on-board" train videos. Then it dawned on me that I could use it as a dash-cam so I rigged it up with one of those bendy-sticky tripods and set it on the dash of my truck. Over three years later, through heat of summer and some very cold February nights the thing is still making great high-resolution videos.
I feel comfortable knowing that I'm recording events, I even leave it running if I make a stop at a store or something. These days a recorded, time-stamped video carries a lot of weight in a courtroom.
I've been finishing up my Garden Railroad Depot which has been an on-going project but is nearing completion. (I'll post some photos in a little while).
Ken, still waiting for the invasion of the little people. I got shipping confirmation but it may take another week or two.
Sure glad you're having fun with the loco-locos! Thanks for the brew, Chloe put it in a spacial mug for me
PRR_Mug by Edmund, on Flickr
Sorry if I make slurping sounds as I vacuum the suds off the top!
Cheers, Everyone! Happy Modeling Ed
Just thought I would give you guys an update on my $12.00 bid for the Sunset 2-10-0 that has been there since Saturday. About an hour after I posted about it, the bid shot up to $110.00. Okay so who is the Sherlock Holmes??????
I am actually relieved as I am having second thoughts about what I will do with all these engines if I get them. I am just not an eBay guy.
For those of you that are wondering how I find these places, this particular auction house showed up on page 16 of a Google search in the wee hours of Friday morning.
Ken let me bring you up to speed, I don't have her number! I gave her mine, asked her hers and she said I'll text you! So all I can do is wait and hope for the best.
Good news, I was talking to my friend Sarah and I noticed she's wearing more makeup now which is odd for her, I think she's had a epiphany moment and realized life is passing her by.
She's talking more so I still win even if Anna doesn't text me.