BigDaddy Edit: Somehow my BIL was duped into thinking his daughter was abducted and is withdrawing money from bank accounts. He is safe, as is his daughter.
Edit: Somehow my BIL was duped into thinking his daughter was abducted and is withdrawing money from bank accounts. He is safe, as is his daughter.
Henry ... Glad to hear he is safe. Scary situation, however. I hope the police catch the crook.
Joe ... Good to see you in the Diner. Feel free to visit with us and tell us about your Model railroading .
MLC. ... Sounds like the flood was a messy one to clean up.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
It's sad how intelligent people can get conned into some crazy stuff.
I saw a Dr. Phil once where a woman who had worked for Homeland Security was convinced by someone online that he was Tyler Perry and she had actually married him and mothered his children!?!?
Glad he is safe!
Steve
If everything seems under control, you're not going fast enough!
It was a phone scam. He should know better. There are two versions. One you get a call from someone who calls you grandfather or grandma and says they are in some kind of jam and need money immediately. The other is a claim of outright kidnapping.
I don't know any of the detail but paying a ransom didn't do Lindberg any good.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
BigDaddyOne you get a call from someone who calls you grandfather or grandma and says they are in some kind of jam and need money immediately
Yea, and when you say something like " Johnny, what trouble are you in", and they think they have the real name, they dig deeper. Had that once. I had fun with the scammer on the phone until he hung up.
Mike.
My You Tube
Good evening all.
I will sit in the back corner, as I have not been feeling well.
Zoe - I will take one (or two) of those left over doughnuts SteveO brought in. (Thanks SteveO!) And a nice glass of hot cocoa. And, share the hard cider I brought in with those who can have it. (Yes, I will take a small amount of that. Thanks.)
SteveO - Yep. It's still November. Just don't as what day or year it is, that I might get wrong!
Joe (Mammay76) - to the diner! Make sure the staff gets you some virtual goodies on my tab please.
Weather - Snow and snow and more snow forecasted. "Winter Storm Warning" is in effect now.
Health - Been down the past few days with asthma issues. Got put on new meds, both for maintenance and for temporary "feel better", with a oral steroid course (that I dislike, but will help with the breathing) and a antibiotic to combat the (evidently) infection (unknown location) that was presenting via a (quite high) fever. If this don't work, more agressive treatment, and possible hospital visit. (Given 48hrs for a marked improvement in breathing.) And that I don't want.
W*^k - Took today off to recuperate. BlackFriday was SLOW.... But there was zilch for traffic around the store area either. (VERY unusual...) Seems everyone got it out of their system on Thursday night, when we were closed. (The company I w*^k for, has decided that Thanksgiving is not the time we should be trying to sell merchandise.) Saturday was extremely slow as well, so I was given Sat off. (Good thing, with the asthma acting up.)
Hope all are well, and all enjoy the night!
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.
Bigdaddy- so glad to hear your father-in-law is ok. My heart just stoped when I read your post.
I too have been lurking in the back row of the dinner for some time and have enjoyed everyone's conversation, but after reading your post I felt I just had to say hi and our prayers are with you.
Good evening Diners,
Brunhilda, I'll have an Earl Grey tea with cream and honey, please.
Well, what a day! It started snowing yesterday and didn't let up until this morning. I think we got about a foot of snow. We don't usually get this much snow this early. And this was a wet heavy snow, the kind that stick on the trees and make artistic pictures. The commute this morning was slow go. It was one of those mornings where you just relax and go with the flow. Of course, there's always someone in a 4 wheel drive who thinks they can go like usual and invariably end up in the ditch or stuck by the side of the road. I made it to work ok only to get stuck trying to drive into the parking lot. I was able to back the car out after a few minutes and went around the block thinking I'd try another driveway. Mistake! I got stuck worse than the first time. This time it took a couple of the warehouse guys to help me out. I then went back around the block and asked the people across the street if I could park in their lot for the day. They said yes. The rest of the day was uneventful and the commute home went ok. Thats my little adventure for the day. Actually, it was kind of fun.
Hello to everyone, and I hope everyone is OK, safe, and warm.
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
Thanks Bis, I appreciate that. In the bigger picture, probably the number one reason why someone his age doesn't come home, is that they aren't coming home ever. On that basis, the news is actually good.
I'm glad you came out of the closet, so to speak. There is a big difference in lurking and getting involved. As one of my friends on a different forum said, " I love my computer because all my friends live there" Hopefully he, and you, have more friends than that, but getting involved and interacting with others is different than just watching the show.
Eveing diners
Flo give that gang and new folks a if they like. I will take some that will warm me up, dang it cold in the garage!
Boy I am missing my gas space heater! It is 24 F outside and the garage / train room is maybe 50 F? Even with both electric heaters on either side of me and two sweat shirts and sweat pants and Iam still chilly. Trains don't like the cold either! Short line is shut down and not sure why. Main line engines are making some strange sounds, but the more they run the quiter they are getting.
Heney Glad things are sort of Ok family wise. Sorry he got scamed and lost money but at the same time glad he is Ok.
Steven Hum, join the military and embrace the lack of hair! While I hope you can beat Mother Nature, the cards are stack aginst you. Good luck.
New Folks To dang cold for anything past that!
Frozen Ken posting again with no feelings in his finguers.
I hate Rust
Scams,
Recieved an E-Mail last week advising me that my password had been stolen, and if I would deposit $877.00 worth of Bit-Coins in the account (numbers provided) all of the X-rated films that I had downloaded, along with the captured footage from my camera, would not be released to: (pick a medium).
I did provide some racey photos of snow, deer, flowers, my dogs, fish, footage of a fishing boat on it's trial run, while I was working on the engine.
Downloads that might be racey were mostly operation of WWII aircraft, true, there was some nose art involved, status of 4014, gandy dancers, different methods of keel and frame replacement on a wooden boat.
None of the above I considered to be worth $877.00 in some BitCoin account.
That, plus the fact I do not have a camera on my "puter", figured that I was being "Fished". Sad that there are those who will panic upon recieving a message like that and send off the money.
Had a chat with my ISP, and was advised that this is a new scam that has started around this area, and that I was one of many who had contacted them.
So----if some of you get a "gonna tell all your secrets if you don't pay---" probably would'nt give it the time of day. FWIW
herrinchoker
haha, got the same one meself -- "from myself" right in the spamfolder (I sometimes read them for chuckles).
Though, to keep safe from actually getting your email account compromised, remember to change your passwords every so often. I go with the time changes, right after checking the smoke detector batteries.
-Dan
Builder of Bowser steam! Railimages Site
Remember 4 years ago cars parked on the street and the street itself collapsed onto the CSX tracks in Baltimore? It almost happened again yesterday, 2 blocks from where it originally happened.
http://www.wbal.com/article/348307/2/portion-of-26th-street-closed-as-sidewalk-buckles-towards-train-tracks
Steven OtteAnyway, have some coffee and donuts. That should wake me up.
I sea those donuts. I am on my way to Bismarck to recycle about 12 dead workstastions and servers. At least they will not be in my office anymore.
I will go past BEARSCAT which is the best donut place this side of the Hudson River. You got to get in betwenn the cop cars.
No other things to do, I'll drop off the goods at the Recycler's place and then Have me a poppy seed bagle toasted with roast beef sandwhich.
Too bad the zoo is not open today, I'd stop in to see RAMU.
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
BroadwayLionYou got to get in betwenn the cop cars.
https://copsdoughnuts.com/
Mike
Howdy ...
it is time for suggestions for our location in December. Any thoughts ? Maybe Lion can treat us to donuts in North Dakota .
Speaking of donuts , there is a good donut shop In Hopkinsville, KY called Whistle Stop Donuts next to the CSX track.
Happy Model Railroading .
Good Evening!
I still have to get used to having less than 8 hrs. of daylight. And that will be going down by another hour before Dec. 21st!
All quiet at the western front. The local Antifa hasn´t been molesting us in the last couple of days. No more letters in the mailbox and stickers on our car. They must have targeted other people than us. I don´t think we are safe, though. I bet there will more fun coming right at us soon!
I do like donuts, but they don´t beat the feeling you get when you step into a German bakery and see and smell those umpteen different kinds of goodies on offer. For anyone having a sweet tooth this must be heaven!
Happy times!
Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)
"You´re never too old for a happy childhood!"
Heartland Division CB&Q Joe ... Good to see you in the Diner. Feel free to visit with us and tell us about your Model railroading .
Don't mind if I do! Quick stuff about me: I'm 42, and a full-time college student. I am pursuing a P.h.D. in clinical Psychology at the University of RI, specializing in PTSD. I'm a disabled combat veteran, Married for 12 years, and a father!
I am currently modeling the Alaska Railroad in N scale. I am making a version of the MR "Canadien Canyons" layout, in winter scenery. I'll be starting up a post on the forum within the next few weeks to share the build with everyone!
I also have a small HO scale shelf layout of the Providence & Worcester railroad's Slatersville running tracks nicknamed "the Slate". I attend weekly operating sessions with some great friends and modellers in RI and CT, on their fantastic layouts. I love prototypical operations, and just recently got into dispatching the above mentioned layouts at operting sessions. They all have JMRI, signals, block detection, the whole nine yards!
I'm looking forward to my time here!
Joe
Modeling:
Providence & Worcester Railroad
"East Providence Secondary"
HO scale
Wow Joe ! Thank you for your service, and your dedication in your post service life to help others.
Welcome to the Diner, Joe and Bis!
Did someone ask for suggestions of where to go next month?
How about a town with a powerful railroad tradition and a name that matches the season -- Bethlehem, Pa.?
--Steven Otte, Model Railroader senior associate editorsotte@kalmbach.com
Steven OtteHow about a town with a powerful railroad tradition and a name that matches the season -- Bethlehem, Pa.?
Bethlehem is a great suggestion, IMHO. I remember being there for the 1971 NRHS Convention and going on a Lehigh Valley excursion.
1971 NRHS Excursion by Edmund, on Flickr
The Steamtown Museum in nearby Scranton, would be a nice side-trip, too.
https://www.nps.gov/stea/index.htm
Ken, I snet you a PM with the package tracking number.
Glad to see you here, Joe the more the merrier!
Hope all is well with everyone!
Cheers, Ed
Thanks for the welcome.
I have been sitting in the back for awhile, just didn't want to bust in on such interesting conversations.
Good evening ....
Bis ..... Welcome to the Diner. If you want, please tell about yourself and your ,odel railroading.
Joe ... I'm very impressed by your background information. Thanks much for serving ! ... ARR is a very interesting railroad. I was in Alaska several years ago, aand I did ride in some locomtive cabs when I was there.
Steve O .... Thanks for the suggesytion. Bethlehem, PA would be appropriate.
My Two Cents ..... I would like a larger area than a single city. The entire state of Pennsylvania has large amounts of interesting railroading places to visit. So, I would not wish to limit our visit to just one city. ....
Eveining Diners
Flo, the gang and I will have a please, give Ed a Crown Royal and Joe anything he wants!
Ed I did happen to check PM's before I came to the dinner. Thank you so much! Not sure what I am looking forward as much, but there is no such thing as a bad B&O engine!
Joe what branch where you in? I was Army 18th Air Born out of Bragg. But that was a long time ago and driffrent Police Action. Hope the VA system is treating you better than me when it comes to heath care. I was on hold today for 10 mintues, transfer to the wrong clinic and got a machine? Don't get me wrong, they do give good care when you finally get to the right department. Getting there is the battle.
Trains do not like the cold that is for sure! With the train / garage heater dead and it being 20 F outside they are making some strange and not good sounds. Thursday we will be in the 50's so with the spaces heaters I might be Ok.
Later, Ken
28 degrees outside in Atlanta right now. This is ridiculous. How do human beings live in such conditions?
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I am going back South to get some warmth.
I think I will go to Key West on Friday and spend the whole day at Schooner Wharf to recover from this.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
cudaken Eveining Diners Flo, the gang and I will have a please, give Ed a Crown Royal and Joe anything he wants! Ed I did happen to check PM's before I came to the dinner. Thank you so much! Not sure what I am looking forward as much, but there is no such thing as a bad B&O engine! Joe what branch where you in? I was Army 18th Air Born out of Bragg. But that was a long time ago and driffrent Police Action. Hope the VA system is treating you better than me when it comes to heath care. I was on hold today for 10 mintues, transfer to the wrong clinic and got a machine? Don't get me wrong, they do give good care when you finally get to the right department. Getting there is the battle. Trains do not like the cold that is for sure! With the train / garage heater dead and it being 20 F outside they are making some strange and not good sounds. Thursday we will be in the 50's so with the spaces heaters I might be Ok. Later, Ken
Hello Ken! I was in the Army as well. Stationed at Ft. Polk in Lousianna. I then did some time in the reserves, Deployed to Iraq in the beginning of 2004. years of service was from 99-06. E-5 Sgt. MOS 63B20 (light wheel vehicle mechanic)
The VA has been pretty good, I honestly can't complain. Funny VA story though, about a month ago I was having similar symptoms that I had from when I was having a stroke in 2016. (not the typical stroke symptoms) Dizziness, severe headache, balance issues, nausea. So I went to the VA's ER, told the receptionist my symptoms, and I was a previous stroke victim with these same symptoms. I waited in the waiting room for 30 minutes....I went back up and said, "you did understand I was having stroke symptoms correct?" She said, "Sir, I have it written down, You walked in under your own power I don't think you are having a stroke so you will be seen in the order of arrival." Dumbfounded I said, "Your a doctor, a neurologist?" LOL!!
My wife looked at me and then called rescue to bring me to Rhode Island Hospital to get the proper treatment I deserved. Funny and scary at the same time! Turns out it was not a new stroke, but Lyme disease.
Coffee and a bagel Flo, please.
A surgeon I used to work with passed away yesterday, cigarrettes and cancer.
My father hated going to funerals and didn't as far as I remember and I got that gene.
I used to like the guy until I found out he was having an affair with one of my partners' wife. Then he had an affair with another partners' wife. There must have been other doctor wives too. A tiger doesn't change his stripes.
His wife was a patient of mine so I guess I have to go.
Heartland Division CB&Q Steve O .... Thanks for the suggesytion. Bethlehem, PA would be appropriate. My Two Cents ..... I would like a larger area than a single city. The entire state of Pennsylvania has large amounts of interesting railroading places to visit. So, I would not wish to limit our visit to just one city. ....
Of course. There's lots of things to see in southeastern Pennsylvania. We can use Bethlehem as our base of operations, and take day trips to Allentown, Philly, Reading, Hershey, and of course the PRR museum at Strasburg. No need to limit ourselves (it's all virtual, after all).
Good morning, Diners !
Steve O .... Sounds like a winner ! ... I just recalled we were in Western PA a few months ago. We should visit the rest of the Keystone State .
Henry .... Sad to hear about the person you worked with passing away. We have been to some funerals recently, and I think it is better than staying home if the person who die matters to you.
Everybody .... We need a volunteer to start the December thread.
Happy Model Railroading, everybody.
Morning all,
Not much to report here, Work bench flood all cleaned up. I will prob find something messed up down the road. My Cd player, TV, VCR and reciever survived. I still have the mini disc player to test. ( it got the most water inside) The good thing is I paid little to nothing for all that equipment at various thrift stores.
Not much on Hobby front.
It is cold this morning.
Will be back later.
Morning folks,
Joe, are you from Louisiana or the Deep South? Or were you just stationed here?
I've lived in the Bayou State for the past 10 years.
Saturday is the MSMRC op session and next Saturday is the Christmas Open House.
I set up a special "Santa" Santa Fe Christmas train.