I love storms Kevin
I appreciate when the heat breaks.
I am back on Daytona Beach for a few days. Not another vacation, this is a work week.
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Still, not a bad way to work for a week, coming home to the beach everyday.
Mother nature is putting on quite a show right now. The storms are impressive out over the Atlantic Ocean tonight.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
I'm finally back in my air conditioned living room after two weeks of extreme heat working in full sun.
Sun Shoveler
If you don't believe me ask for a picture of my face
Well I'm finally back on the forums after two VERY busy days!
Mike, I'm currently across the lake from you and also suffering through a constant foggy drizzle. It finally stoped about a half hour ago, but the ground is WET! It means no yard work, which is good and bad, good cause I don't feel like doing yard work, bad cause I can't mae any money to go get trains with!
Speaking about getting trains I went to a used hobby shop yesterday and got a old 70s era roundhouse kit for a three "battle mountain" ore hoppers for $13, they look like they may be fun to build (someday...). Also got a VERY NICE P2K stock car for just $9.95. I though that was a deal!
Everyone have a nice evening!
Regards, Isaac
I model my railroad and you model yours! I model my way and you model yours!
Afternoon Diners!
Flo, give the gang and I please.
While it was pretty much a do nothing day I did accomplish a few things.
Got the live catch trap set up and baited. Came from Harbour Freight for $25.00 and seems pretty well built. ILL is not a realse state for Raccoons so I know what I have to do! State web site stated There are more Raccoon's now than when the white man first came to the area.
Pretty sure I have Termites or other wood eating insect in the attic. Haven seen some very fine saw dust laying on the floor going to the family room. At first I thoight it was part of the throw rug backing coming through the carpet. There are a few holes that where drilled into the door way for some reason when I bought the house. Then one night I saw a small flake of saw dust float out of the hole, that is when I knew there was a big problem! Pretty sure I could hear the buggers chewing when I listen with nothing running!
Bought some Spectracid Bug Stop with it's own power sparyed. Shoot it up into the hole and a long the wall where I saw saw dust laying on the floor. I will listen tonight and see if I can hear any chewing, I sure hope not! Monday I will go into the attic and spray from up there! Best Part, my wife could not smell it!
Went to visit are next door neightbor at a nursing home. Dwight is 92 years old and I afraid he will not be coming home. He has been are neightbor for 26 years and I will miss seeing him sitting on his front pourch. He was the Icon of the neighorhood and will be missed by all of us!
Ed God I love Thundering Tennis Balls with steam! I cut the PRR I1sa back to 5 heavy weight pullmans and is doing fine and sounds great!
None smoking Ken Day 40.
I hate Rust
CNCharlie I too like the sound of piston aircraft engines. There is a flying Lancaster in Canada that has 4 RR Merlins. Quite a sound when it goes over low. It was visiting Winnipeg from its base in Hamilton a couple of years ago. A couple of the old water bombers they use here have radial engines and the sound of them on full power when lifting off a lake is really amazing. They are based in Gimli where I used to have my sailboat and did practice runs in the lake there. Well time for a cool drink. CN Charlie
I too like the sound of piston aircraft engines. There is a flying Lancaster in Canada that has 4 RR Merlins. Quite a sound when it goes over low. It was visiting Winnipeg from its base in Hamilton a couple of years ago. A couple of the old water bombers they use here have radial engines and the sound of them on full power when lifting off a lake is really amazing. They are based in Gimli where I used to have my sailboat and did practice runs in the lake there.
Well time for a cool drink.
CN Charlie
I live about 20 minutes from teh Hamilton airport where Canadian Warplane Herritage has their museum/hanger. We had an 8 merlin fly by last summer Warplanes Lancaster a Hurricane and a spitfire from Vintage wings in Gatineau Quebec and a mosquito fighter bomber that was restored and lives in Florida. That was for their father's day fly in ( can't call it an airshow anymore becuase Hamilton is an international airport now so they do fly pasts in between regular flights as air traffic control will not shut down the airport for a full fledged couple hour long air show.)
Rob
Hey Lion, ..... Track Fiddler is on the top.
I suggest you do some high-stepping through Safari grass hunting for wildebeest and get back on top here yourself
I could go for a couple bites of rare wildebeest right now and a side of Dave's daughter-in-laws chard asparagus
It must be really nice everywhere outside today. 88 down to 60 in one day in Minnesota..... I do believe I'm the only one here..... Nighty night all. I am going to go watch The Waltons with Judy, she really likes that birthday box set.
TF
Sounds good to me Mike, thanks for touching base here.
You keep having a good time up at the lake, I'll be skipping across my synthetic lake tomorrow.
That's What I call these city lakes.
After you grow up in Northern Minnesota's Chain of Lakes that go all the way up to Hudson Bay Canada.
That's what you call these city lakes. (puddles) anyone in their right mind could not possibly get lost on one of them. Boring in less than 5 minutes I always did prefer a little contrast
Good Afternoon All,
Back from the wilds of Pennsylvania and the hillclimb at Hershey Park. Went well though I didn't try too hard being first time there and all. Better to learn the hill and think about if for a time. Weds we leave for CTMP or Mosport for the traditionalists. Not running there but just supporting customers as I want to run at Thompson the week after next.
Hope Garry makes out ok with his surgery. It's always a worry these days even for day surgery with all the crazy infections going around.
Back to chores. Catch Y'all later, J.R.
I've been working at our place in the WI. north woods all week, going back down home on Tuesday. Wife says finish up and get back here! It's nice to be missed, but then again, there's all kinds of yard work that's going to need doin, and she has never run any of my tractors.
I'm finishing up the rough-in so the plumber can do his thing, next week, hopefully!
Weather has been beautiful up here, warm and sunny. Almost hot, but I'm not complaining, March- like weather, wet and cold, lasted way too long.
Lion's flower picture, very cool. We had one of those, called it a trumpet plant. Very aggressive and will spread everywhere! It was a constant struggle to keep it contained.
Have a great Sunday afternoon!
Mike.
My You Tube
So I've already gotten busy at my friend Erv's. We've already been doing some R&R on the Fish House that needs a little attention before next winter. It's not wxxk, it's Leisure Time. A work of passion if you will. Something to do to make the day more enjoyable.
So I was looking at my old house I sold 7 years ago, kitty corner. It made me a little sick so I discontinued my look. Scrubs growing everywhere nasty-looking lawn, can't even barely see my beautiful custom sway fence I built anymore.
Going to the happy side of things took me away from that. Two young beautiful girls were taking turns swinging on the tire swing next door. I remember reaching over the fence and grabbing a twig off that tree to unplug my caulk gun one day working in the backyard many years ago.
Now that little Sapling Maple I once remembered is so huge it has a tire swing on it.
Where does the time go?
Huh No Train Club today. Drove out to Saint Louis Park and even picked up a French silk pie for the guys. Not a single car parked in front and the door was shut. I didn't get a memo and there are no train shows today. Huh
Oh well I guess Judy and I are having French silk pie tonight. Yum yum fluff I might as well go pick up some donuts too
Time to go visit an old Friend.
Good thing Erv caught me as I was heading out the door. He reminded me to grab his DVD he borrowed me.
Eagles Hell Freezes Over I guess I know what I'm going to be listening to today, some good garage music
Good morning.
It's off to my Railroad Club. Lion those flowers growing on the side of the fence are something else. Looks like something off Pink Floyd The Wall. Dave grab some dry ice and mail some of daughter-in-laws perfect char asparagus down to me. I'll reheat it and eat it Thanks.
Make it a great day Guys!
Oops double post.
My wife is addicted to chicken. Cooked chicken breast on the grill last night. Marinated in orange juice, properly cooked and it was the worst chicken I ever had in my life. It had a little bit of a crunch to it and was rubbery all at the same time.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
York1I love the pictures with the coloring, Lion. I may have to try out those photo editing programs you use.
Thanks. That one was Photomatix.
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Good Sunday morning.
I love the pictures with the coloring, Lion. I may have to try out those photo editing programs you use.
Off to church, then not much else today. It rained last night, so I can't work in the mud pit that is my backyard. Gee, that's too bad. I guess I will have to watch Turner Classic Movies' Doris Day movies today and work on the layout.
I hope everyone else has as rough a day as I will today!
York1 John
ROARING
And the LION is on the TOP
Wildebees and French fries for all!
LION likes his speargrass plain. (Him a plane sort oif LION)
Just steam them and they are done.
LION likes all of his vegies plain and slightly undercooked.
Him likes plane dishes... him seas 'fancy' dishes in the home and food mags, they are NOT for him.
Each ingredyant you add makes the LION to want to run further and further away.
"Just the Wildebeest, mam."
Track fiddlerFlo, if you have one of those extra large bundles of asparagus in the refrigerator, just saute that up for me with a little olive oil, sea salt and lime. Sprinkle some Parmesan over it before you bring it out to me
Hi TF!
Sounds like a healthy meal!
Dianne and I love to grill our asparagus. We partially cook it first, then do the olive oil, salt and pepper thing, and then put it on a hot grill to give it some char.
Our daughter in law does a mean baked asparagus! Same simple ingredients, plus some parmesan. She seems to be able to time it just right so that it has just the right amount of crust from the cheese and char from the baking. What's interesting is that she is just learning to cook. She was raised on meat and potatos but now she is producing some really great dishes!
Now I'm hungry again!
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Late Evening Diners
Flo, if you have one of those extra large bundles of asparagus in the refrigerator, just saute that up for me with a little olive oil, sea salt and lime. Sprinkle some Parmesan over it before you bring it out to me...... and if you have another one of those fillets of walleye Thanks
After this I'm hitting the rack. Your tip is in the bag
Nighty night
Don't forget the loaded baked potato with green chives Thanks
The GF's running group had a run today, and as they always do, there was food and drink afterwards. Today, we ate at a local place in an old dining car. It wasn't moving, of course, but it was a nice casual place and they moved tables around and accommodated our group of 12 with no problem. I had beer and a few tacos, swapping the beans and rice for a nice salad.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
GMTRacing Hi Rob. Good to hear from you. Actually the New Haven had electrics so I could set up catenary - just not the trolley type. When you moved, did you stay in the same area so you could still volunteer at the museum? Nosey people want to know. Cheers, J.R.
Hi Rob. Good to hear from you. Actually the New Haven had electrics so I could set up catenary - just not the trolley type. When you moved, did you stay in the same area so you could still volunteer at the museum? Nosey people want to know.
Cheers, J.R.
Hi JR yes we did only moved about ten blocks or so as the bird flies. Closer to the CN mainline That wasn't planned or anything. Still doing at least one day a week in summer at the museum. Since you were there the fourth barn is up a full and a few new ( to us ) cars have come to us as well. So always lots to do and see.
BATMAN Here's one for TF. Sorry Don't know anything about it, just came across the photo.
Here's one for TF.
Sorry Don't know anything about it, just came across the photo.
Thanks for that Brent. That would be a great novelty set. I would make a long acrylic case and put that on the fireplace mantel. Easily removable of course so I could put it on the layout, once in one of Lions double yellow moons
I would run it really slow,... put one of my favorite Johnny Cash mixes on the stereo and enjoy that beauty rolling down the track, long and black.
Don't think for a minute I didn't go on eBay and see if they had one of those in N scale. I knew better before I started to look
I had a great day with my daughter today. We had a lot of fun.
I got home this evening and my wife told me your buddy Erv really misses you. I said why is that, where did this come from? She said last weekend we were in Wisconsin doing train stuff. This weekend you're spending time with your daughter. The weekend before that there was something. He's used to you stopping out on the weekends.
Judy said he called this morning shortly after I left to go see my daughter and asked, What's Casey Jones doing today? I busted a gut. He knows about my model railroad hobby and my weekend train getaways.
Next weekend is Father's Day weekend I can't believe I haven't been out to see my buddy Erv once, yet this summer. I will be making some time. Must make time for friends
Flo, give the gang and I a please.
In a much better frame of mind tonight.
One reason is the Small but Mighty B&O Heavy Pacific traction tire is fixed! While my LHS K-10 Model Trains did not have BLI Tractions Tires they had Walthers Traction tires. Don one of the Volunteers that help there offred to install it for me! He had a devil of a time getting the rod bolt off but he got it done. Did not charge me anything.
I1sa is all so pulling a little better, knock on wood. Spoke to soon, it just stalled pulling only 6 heavy weight pullmans. Guess it needs tractions tire after all. I think when the traction tires get warm, they start to slip.
Gary I have been self absored of late. What is the surgery for this Monday? Best of luck no matter what it is for!
Wife is mad at me? Front of the house was so over growen it looked abandon with vines, trees and dead fern bushes in front of the front pourch. Reason? She does not want anyone to see her sitting outside? Ok, she is 68 years old and does not look like she did when I meet her. She does not look 68 and it's not like she weight's 300 pounds either? Says she is ashamed how the house looks! Well so am I! That is the reason I am cutting the stuff down and cleaning up the front of the house!
39 days and counting none smoking Ken posting again.
SeeYou190 Hmmmm...I have pages -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. -Kevin
Hmmmm...I have pages -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4. -Kevin
I must have bought a higher-priced ticket than you, because I go all the way up to "5". This is the first time in a long time that I feel very special.
Hmmmm...
I have pages -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, and 4.
York1Just like Ricky, my pages listed are 0,1,2,3,4,5, and if I click on the 5, I get the page before this one.
Yep the site has had this problem for a couple years now. Not sure why they can't seem to fix the bug... Easy way to get where you want to go: scroll to the top of the page, click on Jeffrey's diner, and that takes you to page 1. Then it will show in the, list of pages page 6. Click on 6 and it takes you to page 6... or just go all the way back to General Discussion and click on the diner, it takes you to page 6. After page 6 the problem corrects itself..... ?????
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
ROBERT PETRICKI guess it depends on what y'all mean by trouble. My pages are clearly numbered . . . -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 . . .
That's not my trouble. My problem is that when I click on the last page listed, I don't go to the last page. I go to the page before it, with no way to get to the last active page. I have to go back to the opening "Recent Activity" page and scroll down to the last person to post if I want to get to the last page.
Just like Ricky, my pages listed are 0,1,2,3,4,5, and if I click on the 5, I get the page before this one.
Of course, if that's my biggest problem today, then I'm a pretty blessed person.
ROBERT PETRICK BigDaddy York1 Does anyone else have trouble with the page numbers on this forum. Everyone. I guess it depends on what y'all mean by trouble. My pages are clearly numbered . . . -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 . . . Robert
BigDaddy York1 Does anyone else have trouble with the page numbers on this forum. Everyone.
York1 Does anyone else have trouble with the page numbers on this forum.
Everyone.
I guess it depends on what y'all mean by trouble. My pages are clearly numbered . . . -2, -1, 0, 1, 2, 3 . . .
Robert
Ah yes.
The madness that is Page 6.
Although, I'm kinda jealous... I don't have a page -2... All I have are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
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.