BATMANGood to see the NBA cup come home to where Basketball was invented.
What you talkin about, Willis? Is this revisionist history?
Naismith may have been Canadian born, but he "invented" basketball as part of a class assignment at the YMCA in Springfield, Massachusetts.
Did you think that us cheap New Englanders would pay to construct the basketball hall of fame in Springfield because we just had a few extra million laying around?
https://www.history.com/news/who-invented-basketball
SeeYou190 My youngest daughter took 4 AP classes her Junior Year of High School. You have your work cut out for you... tough it out. There are rewards for knowledge, none for ignorance.
My youngest daughter took 4 AP classes her Junior Year of High School.
You have your work cut out for you... tough it out. There are rewards for knowledge, none for ignorance.
That's exactly what I am doing. The upside is you get college credit and pay less tuition! I hope it's worth it! Thanks for the encouragement Kevin!
Tinplate Toddler Some folks don´t like raw fish as in Sushi, and I have to admit, that I had my reservations about it prior to being force-fed with it while I stayed in Japan. There are a few things I like, but some would never make their way onto my plate.
Some folks don´t like raw fish as in Sushi, and I have to admit, that I had my reservations about it prior to being force-fed with it while I stayed in Japan. There are a few things I like, but some would never make their way onto my plate.
You know what, I will reconsider what I said before, I LOVE Sushi! And any Japanese food and any Korean food!
I guess I like raw fish but not raw non fish meat! Those images Ulrich posts do NOT make me hungry! They look the opposite from edible!
Have a great afternoon everyone!
Regards, Isaac
I model my railroad and you model yours! I model my way and you model yours!
Good morning from the refreshingly cooler West coast. Can't remember the last time it rained. Had only a third of normal amounts in May.
Ken, I was cheering for the Blues to win from before the final round started as they have always been a favourite team of mine. When the blues and North Stars came into the league in 1967 I bought pennants for both teams and I still have them. They are in really good condition.
Good to see the NBA cup come home to where Basketball was invented. I enjoyed playing basketball and baseball a lot as a younger person, however I just could not get into watching either. I purposely only watch hockey as it is my sport and sitting in front of the TV watching too much sports is a waste of a good life. I prefere to participate. I played very competitive fast pitch softball in an industrial league for a few years and enjoyed that a lot.
Garry, glad to read things look good for you on the health front.
Ulrich, My Mom had a quintuple bypass at 80 and had many enjoyable years afterwards. The fact she kept in such good shape by being very active and had a really good diet made it possible for her to have the surgery at 80. She was a good example for me to follow. Once she recovered from her bypass she was right back to driving 80kms to field train dogs for competition and had many titles on many dogs to show for her efforts.
My daughter killed it in her final exams and will be getting a ton of scholarships as a result. Both my kids are not anywhere close to using all the funds we set aside for their education, in fact I don't think they have touched any of it yet. We started saving for their education the day they were born. We will likely let them have the money for a down payment on a house if it doesn't get used. My son has about $28000.00 in the bank from the grants and loans he hasn't used. He doesn't need the money but gets the interest free government loans and invest it. He will pay it back when it is due a year after he graduates and keep the profits. He is renting a larger nicer house in Ottawa this year for school.
Kid is not doing much in the movie thing this year as he is taking three courses that will get him into law school sooner. He is still in contact with casting directors and considering working on "The Lord Of The Rings" TV series and will take a year off school if the pay is too good to turn down.
I agree with Kevin, knowledge is power, the power to make a good life for yourself.
My wifes best friend that beat colon cancer now has liver cancer. The Doctor told her that her liver was a ball of fat and being obese will kill her. The prognosis is good for her, but she eats crap and I am sure it will catch up to her again. Another friend of mine is a guy that keeps his cars and house in pristine condition. However he did not look after himself and they took out half of one of his lungs. He is skinny now and in good shape and feels really good.
BroadwayLionHere in the US that operation would have been done the day they diagnosed it.
I think in most cases the patient needs to become stable and capable of surviving the surgery before it would happen. My friend dropped on the ice playing hockey at 34. He was on the table having long reconstructive heart surgery before we got to the hospital. It was a major birth defect that caused the issue. My wife is a Veterinary surgeon and I would go in with her often for her on-call emergencies. Getting the animal stable and well enough for reconstructive surgery could take days. Operating on unstable patients is not a surgeons first choice.
I love sushi, we go out about once a week for it. I was in Tahiti and the diet was raw fish and fruit. I felt incredible when I left and that is when I really started to pay attention to what I ate. I love prime rib and roast lamb but not very often solely for health reasons.
Ray, are you still adding a little running to your track time?
Ken, way to go on the quitting smoking front. How is the bike riding going? I was feeling sluggish last weekend and was down 8 pounds. I was not eating enough and was being really active. I tend to eat the same amount every day and if I put on some weight I ride the bike longer and if I lose too much I get to eat a bunch more, I don't do less. BP was 109/68HR56 this morning.
My holier than thou sister was on about what an environmentalist she is, ha! She is always on a plane going somewhere and I reminded her about how many litres her share of the fuel was on a Boeing 777ER flying to Sydney from Vancouver was. Then I asked her why she put her toilet paper rolls in her bathroom waste basket instead of the recycling bin. That'll shut her up for, oh, about a week.
Trying to sell our trailer, I found some water issues and rotting wood, won't be getting much for it, that's for sure. Even if we give it away we had good value and great memories from it. The wife and I will be empty nesters come Sept.1st. We plan to get on airplanes as we both traveled a lot before we got together and we both have places we want to return to. It is the South Pacific for me and she wants to go back to Turkey, Italy and France. We have some ground to cover. I mostly always traveled alone before I got together with her but it will be nice to be with her in all these places.
Trailer for sale, real cheap!
To the preasure washer!
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."
Good Evening!
An uneventful day, for which I am grateful! Thr weather was kind of awkward though, a mix of sunshine, thunderstorms, and heavy rainfall made me feel like in India during the monsoon. Not my kind of weather!
I have not yet orderd the warship kit - maybe I go for something cheaper at first. I have two days to decide.
SPSOT fanI just don't rare meat! I can't get how so many other people do!
Raw meat is not unusual. The French like Steak Tartar, which is raw ground beef, served as a patty with a raw egg on top and onions, capers and sometimes mustard along with it. Before eating you have to blend all of it.
Not my thing.
In Germany, we eat "Mett", which is raw ground pork. It has to be eaten very soon after preparation. It is usually served on a roll, with onions on top of it. Add salt and pepper.
I don´t dislike it, but I don´t fancy it, either.
I eat my steak usually done medium, closee to black on the outside, and still pink inside! However, I can´t remember when I had a steak last time - must have been over a decade ago! Too expensive!
Have a great weekend, folks!
Happy times!
Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)
"You´re never too old for a happy childhood!"
SPSOT fan I decided last spring that next year I would take 4 Advanced Placement classes
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-Kevin
Living the dream.
Well I feel very overwelmed right about now. I decided last spring that next year I would take 4 Advanced Placement classes (thats college level classes in high school) next year, and at my school they come with BIG summer homework assignments! I just got another one through the internet today, not exactly looking forward to doing it...
York1 The father would buy a steak, and the son would buy a frozen pizza. They would eat them, uncooked, on the way home.
The father would buy a steak, and the son would buy a frozen pizza. They would eat them, uncooked, on the way home.
That can't be the healthy way to eat a steak! I'm going to make a very unpopular statement here but I prefer my steaks with no red meat remaining. I just don't rare meat! I can't get how so many other people do!
Have a good day everyone!
BroadwayLionRED RARE THICK JUCY WILDEBEEST!!! LIOIN ate at Jacks Steak House in Bismarck, Him had a RARE Prime Rib tha was so delicious, him was purring all the way home.
Lion, you would have liked a guy I knew. He lived about 10 miles from our town. He would pick up his son from school and then stop at the grocery store.
York1 John
Hello all. Well, two days in a row again.
Yesterday was the 1 yr anniversary of my dad's passing. Rough day-very rough.
So, today is job hunting again, hopefully figuring out how to change the cord on a dryer (3- to a4 prong) and then a train event tonight.
Tomorrow is the first outdoors concert of the season in my town-a tribute to the Beatles. Thesr guys actually were here last year and did something for me. The evening they played was the day of the funeral, so i talked to the singer and they dedicated a song in memory of my dad, and after, gave me a hug.
(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).
RED RARE THICK JUCY WILDEBEEST!!!
LIOIN ate at Jacks Steak House in Bismarck, Him had a RARE Prime Rib tha was so delicious, him was purring all the way home.
Spensive, but I gotta have more of these.
ROAR
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Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Thanks goodness this heat wave is over! It will only reach 102 today.
Richard
Good morning, everyone. Great day for walking the trail -- about 55°. Rained last night, but clear this morning.
I saw the news that UP's 4014 will be coming by in a few weeks. Can't wait.
Hope the health problems go away enough for some of you so you can enjoy the Friday.
hon30critter cudaken Brent What do you think of the St Louis Blues winning the Stanley Cup? Blues smues I'm a Canadian! Let's talk Raptors!!!
cudaken Brent What do you think of the St Louis Blues winning the Stanley Cup?
Blues smues I'm a Canadian! Let's talk Raptors!!!
My kind of topic, Dave. What's your preference? Velociraptor? Utahraptor? Deinonychus? Or maybe Dromaeosaurus - that's from your neck of the woods...
Or maybe a compromise... we can talk about a raptor named Blue...
- Adam
When all else fails, wing it!
cudakenBrent What do you think of the St Louis Blues winning the Stanley Cup?
I have this strange thing about my favourite pro sports teams. If I watch a game, they lose! If I don't pay any attention, they often win. It must be me!!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
I think I got my cell phone virus thing worked out. I got a brand new cell phone and I think I'm going back on track here.
Now here's to Johnny.
I hear the train a Comin, it's rolling around the bend, and I haven't seen the sunshine since I don't know when. I'm stuck in Folsom Prison and time keeps dragging on.
But that train keeps a rollin on down to ??? San Anton?
When I was just a baby my mommy told me son. Always be a good boy don't ever play with guns but I shot a man in Reno just to watch him die.
When I hear that whistle blowing I hang my head and cry.
I bet there's Rich folks eating in a fancy dining car, they're probably drinking coffee and smoking big cigars
But I know I had it coming, I know I can't be free, but those people keep on moving, and that's what tortures me.
And if they free me from this prison if that Railroad train was mine I bet I'd move it on a little further down the line, far from Folsom Prison. That's where I'd want to be
And I'd let that Lonesome Whistle Blow My Blues Away.
Don't you just love Johnny.
Track Fiddler
Anonymous, Tinplate Toddler, Ulrich, YOU were missed.
Welcome Back
Eveing Diners!
Flo, get the Old and New Gang a or what ever they like! Oh, hand Ulrich his stein tonight!
Dang, the dinner seems like it was a year ago! Sure miss seeing Ulrich and Galaxy!
Ulrich As of tonight I will have not smoked a cigarette for 44 days. Now I will admit I cheated by using a E-Cigarette but it is a start!
Galaxy In ILL it was not hard to get power of attorney for my Father Inlaw that I can remember but that was 30 plus years ago. Hope thing's improve for you!
Gary Hope you get good news as far as the biopsy is concern. You have been throught the ringer a few times!
Work Front Finally a peacfull none stressing day and I needed it! Looks like the week after this I will start working 4 days a week for a while. Tom the manager of the west county store is having a hip replaced so I will have to work a extra day.
Brent What do you think of the St Louis Blues winning the Stanley Cup?
Later, none smoking Ken
I hate Rust
GeePee35we now have to file for guardianship with financial and personal guardianship, but we are getting the runaround to get the forms and where to file. so theres THAT stress too.
Galaxy, I'm the guardian for my mentally handicapped brother. The paperwork and the filing will drive you crazy. On top of that, our state changes the forms nearly every year, so you can't use much of last year's forms to help.
Hope your health and stess have reached a bottom, and things will start to improve.
I found these at the Dollar Tree today.
The two mixers are going to become the basis for a custom flat car load.
Howdy .... Well, I'm way behind with everything; so this is too brief. ..... I'm glad to see so many of your here.
MLC, Ulrich, Jim, GP35 (Galaxy), Henry, John and anyone I missed (sorry ) .... Thanks for your concern about my recovering from surgery.
Henry ... Thanks for your insights about bladder cancer. My urologists believes I won't have a problem. When I get the biopsy result, that should confirm that.
Ulrich .... Thanks for your update on your situation. Prayers for your surgery coming up and also for you and Petra to have a peaceful life in the furture.
Galaxy (GP35) ... Thanks to you also for the update on your sututation. Evidently, you have much to be concerned about. Prayers for you.
Ray .... I must have missed out on how your lunch date went. I hope it was good .
Nitany Lion .... Good seeing you again.... Best wishes shopping for a house with your wife.
MLC ... Congrats to Mrs. MLC. ... Sounds like a real honor.
I might not be back her until Saturday..... Hopefully, I can catch up with each of you this weekend.
Sorry I'm so brief..... Cheers !
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
herrinchokerThe big give-away is the chartruse feet.
You are right about those feet!
I did not get a picture of them, but they sure do stand out! Like a wrecker driver safety vest.
The sunset over the city was very nice today.
herrinchokerThat is, I believe, a Snowey Egret. They expanded their range almost 30 years ago into our area. A very handsome bird.
I will second that. We have even seen them in Nebraska in marshy areas.
Kevin,
That is, I believe, a Snowey Egret. They expanded their range almost 30 years ago into our area. A very handsome bird. The big give-away is the chartruse feet.
herrinchoker
Tinplate ToddlerThat may be so, but if I am going to die, I don´t want to die hungry!
Bwahaha!
A different kind of bird showed up on the beach this afternoon.
well looks like Mrs MLC has been invited to come give a seminar on her book at Eastman School of Music in Rochester. I beleive that is Ray's Alma matter. This will take place sometime in October, the seminar has been confirmed but a hard date is not set yet. They will fly her up and put her up in hotel etc. She is majorly excited to be invited to Eastman. I prob won't get to go due to my work and the fact that they will prob only pay for her trip. But hey it is her spotlight not mine.
Hey GP Galaxy.....
[edit] Adam beat me to the punch......
Good to hear from you! Hope you know that the Arcade and Attica has taken their Steam locos out of service for this year. Both of them need some repairs and inspections before they can get back up and running so they will be using one of their 44 tonners instead. Too bad as I have riden behind their steamers a few times and just loved it! They should have #18 back in service next season I guess.
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Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
GeePee35 Next month we are taking vacation to The Arcade and Attica {or Attica and Arcade} RR where they run a steam loco pulling tourist trains. Theres a story behind it.Seems some kid saw the static steamer display and questioned why it wasn't running? and so he started to raise money to get her operating again. Years later, shes a running! I do believe it is the only steam loco running in ny, The rest of the tourist trains in NY are pulled by diesels, usually vintage diesels. Weve never b een there so we will go check it out. I'm lucky My Other half is also into steam locos/trains, too!
Next month we are taking vacation to The Arcade and Attica {or Attica and Arcade} RR where they run a steam loco pulling tourist trains. Theres a story behind it.Seems some kid saw the static steamer display and questioned why it wasn't running? and so he started to raise money to get her operating again. Years later, shes a running! I do believe it is the only steam loco running in ny, The rest of the tourist trains in NY are pulled by diesels, usually vintage diesels. Weve never b een there so we will go check it out. I'm lucky My Other half is also into steam locos/trains, too!
Hey, Gee Pee, sorry to burst your bubble, but there are no steam excursions this year. The ARA's main steamer, 2-8-0 #18, is down for maintenance/upgrades. Ten Wheeler #14 hasn't run in years, as she needs a soup-to-nuts overhaul, and the ARA isn't exactly rolling in extra dough (sadly).
You're right about the story of the one steamer though. Unfortunately, it's a fireless steam switcher, and I've never heard of it being used to run the excursions. Not sure it can last over the distance. Only a 30-mile round trip, but that combined with the weight of the train may be too much for it. Might be worth a call to check though.
However, all is not lost. They are still running the excursions using their GE 44, 65 and 80 tonners, so there's that, if you're into vintage diesels.
Ulrich - good to see you back. Hope things improve soon for you.
Layout wise - I think I'm getting stuck in a design loop. I keep finding new ideas and new things I want to try out. I suppose it's ok for now since the funding for the supplies keeps going into my truck and the house, but it's still frustrating. I've decided to set myself a hard deadline of November 1 to settle on a design and start prepping the train room for "the big one".
Well summer is really busy! I was out all afternoon yesterday at a big party/gathering thing and when I wasn't there I was triming trees in the yard! This morning was spent entirely at my cousin's house.
Also there has been a regretable lack of trains in my life the past few days. I'm staying 2 blocks from tracks that are visible from the end of the driveway but the friendly, neghborhood CSX has yet to be cited!
Tinplate Toddler All the new faces in here - a big .
All the new faces in here - a big .
I'm another one!
Wow, alot of old faces coming back in as well.
I did even know Ulrich was a person (sorry!), it's nice to be able to attach a user to Ken's Stein colection!! Speaking of which, I think there may be over 50 of them!
Have a good afternoon everyone!
maxmanWhat iis that thing blocking the view? Down in front!
That is one genuine oversized "Florida Kevin" you are looking at there.
Living an S scale life in an HO scale world.
My wife and I have started the home buying process, which is exciting because we've dreamed of a little slice of the world that belongs to us for so long. Plus I'll have a train room that's big enough for a layout instead of a workbench and module storage like I have now.
Downside is that I won't be able to build a layout because I spent all of our money buying the train room.
Hey all!
Welcome back Ulrich, prayers that sugery goes well.
Garry , prayers for benign tumor and for speedy recovery of your daughter.
Not much else to report here, more "book tour" next week with Mrs MLC's book. Heading to Jackson MS and New Orleans ( A stop a Cafe du Monde will be required)
I may start on a module just to have to RR to do.
Later all!