Chiropractors on the Subway
Did you hear what happened to that guy driving the red truck? ??
He turned into a gas station.
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Morning, everyone. I'll have my usual coffee and a donut, Zoe.
Ken - That video was amazing. I laughed so hard my gut hurt. Thanks for posting that.
Dave - Sorry to hear about your back issues. My father in law had a similar issue, but they couldn't do much with it because they caught it too late. He ended up with a couple rods to keep his back straight in that area. Should keep it from getting worse, at least. I hope you get better news about treatment.
Got another coat of paint on the new porch rails yesterday. Now I just need to clean the posts and go over the whole thing once more with a top coat and that project is done. Then I'll be getting back to finishing the weeding on the gardens and putting down the rest of the mulch.
But of course the darn whirlygigs are coming down from the trees. Hopefully, the mulch will keep them from sprouting little maple trees everywhere like in years past.
Railroad wise, I'm going to try to start working on more scenery on my little ISL today or tomorrow. I picked up some light gray ballast to use for gravel parking lots, as well as some ground foam for general purpose use, so we'll see how that goes, I suppose. Gonna review some books and articles I have. It might just be a practice layout, but I still wanna get it right.
- Adam
When all else fails, wing it!
Good Morning All,
A regular to go please Zoe. And maybe a blueberry filled doughnut too please. Dave and Ed, I haven't had it as bad I guess but I have been in the crawl and pull oneself up thing. I have tried to be careful since then but every once in a while I end up at the bone crusher to straighten it all up. It seems better now that I try to use the weight bench which has a pull up weight thingy. My boss in a previous lifetime got blown up by a land mine in Nam and he used to hang by his hands from an I beam in the shop when his back went out. Not advocating any of that, I just hope the docs can come up with a plan that works for you and I have just an inkling of what you are going through.
Still cleaning in the basement. I am determined to clear the entire hobby bench as well as the bench I use to assemble large buildings and the layout. Anyone sell stuff on E-bay? Is it easy to sign up and do? Does one get swamped with fees? I have so much stuff I think I can get rid of some and the only other idea I have is to rent a table at a train show and I'm not sure I want to try packing/unpacking it all. I'd just like an idea of how it all works before I jump in.
All for now. I have a full day ahead plus. Cheers, J.R.
gmpullmanI wish you well, my friend...
Thank you Ed,
You have been a great help to me on so many occasions that I can't even count them. I'm not quite as bad as you were back pain wise, yet anyhow, but the pain sure takes the fun out of life. I feel really bad now because Dianne, who also has a sore back, is doing most of the daily chores around the house and she is making almost all of the meals. I love to cook, but now making a meal is very hard to get through. Surgery seems to be the next logical step.
Thanks for your support!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
hon30critterOh thanks Ed! Cheer me up why don't ya?
Well, you're bringing up some fine memories for myself, too
hon30critterI could barely walk and sitting in the car for 4 1/2 hours would have been impossible even with breaks.
There were times when I spent the entire day at home crawling on hands and knees to get around. The Collies loved it, playtime all day I could sit and drive the 45 min. to w**k but once I got there I had to "roll" out of the truck, then climb my way to an upright stance by clinging to anything I could grab.
I would caution some of my younger coworkers about improper lifting and doing stupid things that is damaging your body but, alas, it all fell on youthful ignorant ears.
My surgery only required a very small incision and one night in hospital. Maybe today it is even quicker?
I wish you well, my friend...
Cheers, Ed
gmpullmanIf they start talking about a laminectomy, or a vertebroplasty. That's more involved and not quite as easy to deal with. They cement two or three of your vertabrae into one solid mass.
Oh thanks Ed! Cheer me up why don't ya?
Seriously, if the pain can be relieved I will do whatever they want. My back issues are seriously interfering with what Dianne and I would like to be able to do in retirement. Right now I don't want to travel anywhere. We cancelled our trip to Point Pelee because I could barely walk and sitting in the car for 4 1/2 hours would have been impossible even with breaks.
It is good to know that your problem was addressed.
Cheers!!
hon30critterThe MRI showed that I have two bulging discs that are both putting pressure on my spinal chord.
Been there... That's why I mentioned for you to go easy on yourself when you mentioned you were digging out roots of shrubs back on the 9th of May.
Even though the pain was neutralized, temporarily, you were still putting a great deal of stress on those vertebrae and your lumbar disks.
I'd like to find a copy of the film they showed me after my surgery about how much stress the disks go through during ordinary day-to-day lifting, bending, twisting and such. Plus all those nerves that are intertwined around everything.
Between my injury and the time I got the surgery, I would suspend myself using a handle bar I made and I rigged it up to a hoist at work. I would hang there, kind of like an anti-gravity sling. It would actually relieve the pressure on the disks and in-turn, the nerve pain.
Removing the "bulge" part of the disk was all I needed. If they start talking about a laminectomy, or a vertebroplasty. That's more involved and not quite as easy to deal with. They cement two or three of your vertabrae into one solid mass.
I hope your outcome is good, Dave
Regards, Ed
I got some news about my back problems on Monday. The MRI showed that I have two bulging discs that are both putting pressure on my spinal chord. That probably explains why I was experiencing so much pain after physiotherapy. All of the various stretching and bending exercises were putting additional pressure on the discs which in turn pressed on my spinal chord. The pressure is also causing spinal stenosis which on occasion makes my legs feel very weak.
I will have to see a Neurologist to determine whether or not surgery is called for. I won't be terribly enthused if I have to go under the knife again, but at least now I know what the problem likely is. The light at the end of the tunnel is that, if the pressure on my spinal chord can be relieved, the pain might just go away. That would be a miracle!
Howdy ...
TF ... Your photos show intersting buildings such as the depit and the grain elevator.
JR ... The yard in your layout is impressive.
Richard ..... You metioned your daughter driving from Casa Grande to Flagstaff. I have a daughter who lives in Casa Grande.
CN Charlie ... Your uncle from Victoria sounds like an interesting person.
GARRY
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Flo, give the gang and I a please.
Got some rear yard work done that I wanted to do. Not what I needed to do but it made me feel better.
Any one here that hate tree rats? Found this video while looking for Live Catch Traps.
Skip around to 3/4 thought for what you know is coming. I would love to beable to do that to a raccoon right into the inground pool!
Boy I have had better train nights!
Later. Ken still not smoking again.
I hate Rust
Yep, you are in a rut.... blast off for the weekend with your wife and see what you never seen before that is really close to you. You will be surprised how much there is to do within an hour of your home. You'll have a great time!
Ready get set, GO!
TF
PS. Quit going to the dealer and find a personal mechanic like I did, Damian, a private mechanic that takes care of me He always comes out half price of everyone else and I tip him because he's so decent to me. These guys are out there
Good Evening,
A day of thunder storms and showers here but we sure needed the rain.
TF, I have enjoyed your travelogue. Sounds like you had a great time.
Today I took the car in for an oil change. It cost $85 which seems like a lot but then again I go to the dealership. Part of the reason for the high cost is that the car takes 8 litres of oil which is about 8 quarts. It is only a 3.2 litre engine but they build Volvos with very large oil pans. The engine in my 2000 S70 was only 2.4 litres and I seem to recall it took 6 litres or so. They also found a leak in a vacuum pump which will cost about $400 to fix. Oh well at least they caught it. Then I paid the property tax bill. All that really set me up for the day so I'm drinking a large glass of wine right now. It is a French wine from the Saumur area that my sister gave me as they don't drink. It is well past its prime but still not vinegar. Must have been nice 10 years ago.
I went through my HO rolling stock and decided to put my Rapido baggage car on the block. It is really nice but I will never have any other Rapido cars as they are just too long for my little layout.
Tomorrow we are going out for lunch with my wife's uncle who is visiting from Victoria. He is a great guy and I always enjoy his visits. He got a fine arts degree at age 66 and has just completed grade 8 piano at age 83. Don't know where he gets the energy.
Think I'll watch TV tonight but then again that is what I do most nights. I wonder if I'm in a rut.
CN Charlie
Commander..... was big business in this old town way back when, that's why historically preserved.
I don't know..... you'd have to be there, The Old Mill leans a little to the left. I can always see it. Perfect! Isn't the building beautiful?
Someone smart bought the building and made a business downstairs and has living accommodations overlooking the river upstairs, maybe for the merchant.
The mini weekend trip is over now, I'm home. Thanks for tuning in. It was great to have you along
See ya soon. TF
Oh, I did get a picture of my little friend the Blue Heron.
I always consider them kind of a prehistoric bird. I tried to get a little closer for a better picture, quite spooked, old blue flew away.
Stillwater Minnesota.
Good Afternoon All,
Brent, amazing how big a mere 4-8-4 can be. Never get that over the viaduct into NYC.
Done with w**k for the day and now to find some aluminum bits to fiddle into the base for the liftout. It will go at the end of the yards to bridge the gap to the outer tracks along the wall.
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Good morning from the sunny as usual West Coast of the GWN. I am trying to talk myself into some pressure washing but just as my mind is just about convinced to go outside and get started my body pours another cup of coffee. The pot is now empty so the body will need a new excuse.
Went to a get together at my sisters and a vice president of one of Canada,s RRs (who lives in the midwest U.S.) was there along with a couple of Locomotive engineers, so of course I was right in there on the conversation. He mentioned that there is some sort merger\takeover deal being discussed with the Union Pacific that so far has slipped beneath the radar of most as he hasn't seen it being talked about. He seemed to indicate that if it went through UP would stay intact but ownership would change.
I think it was in 2004 that preliminary surveys were done to connect CN to the Alaska RR. I just read that the State has given approval for the plan to be put into action and get the wheels rolling on it. Sniffing out a good investment I immediatly went to investigate stock prices and balance sheets. the Alaska RR is owned by the State. How is a guy like me suppose to make any money in such a socialist country.
Larry, I hope you guys get a layout at your place, do you still have your stuff?
Issac, I have many friends that grew up living around the world and most loved it. The ones that didn't like it as much at the time began to cherish the experience as they grew into adulthood. Many of them are now doing what their parents did and are teaching or doing missionary work across the globe.
My nephew just got back from Syria and Greece, he was doing missionary work there. I threw some money his way to help out. Even though I am a heathen, both my sister and my wifes nephew are very involve with their respective churches and do a lot of work helping refugees. I think it is good work and I am glad to help with funds.
Just watched a live product announcement from Rapido on FB. Amtrak and the Rio Grand Ski train were among the offerings. I like the way Jason is up front about what they can and cannot do and the cost involved.
Wife is really into the moving mode, I think it is time as my Daughter is off to University in September, I just can't get excited at this point in time, too much else going on.
Okay I am really going outside this time so by for now.
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."
We found a great place to picnic, a nice Green Spot overlooking the St Croix Bluffs.
Scandia was a goose chase. Judy's childhood memory didn't serve her well because the first thing I noticed there's no tracks in that town
She remembers a pretty elaborate Depot somewhere. I told her to put her thinking cap on for the next week or two and we'll see if we can go find it.
We are in Stillwater now, the river is still really high. Lots of snow and spring rains in Wisconsin and Minnesota this year. Here's a picture of the parking lot I usually park in overlooking the lift bridge. You can see the crane in the background, they are restoring the historic bridge and are going to keep it for only walking and bikes.
We are going to go check out some antique shops and have a bite to eat later this afternoon. I'll take a picture of Commander for you guys, that's a historic building, it's an old Grain Mill or something and it leans to one side, I'm sure you'll like that one.
Thanks TF
BroadwayLion Told the LION it was his turn to buy the wildebeests, him looks rather suprised. This is an older photo when I was still on the first floor. ROAR
Told the LION it was his turn to buy the wildebeests, him looks rather suprised.
This is an older photo when I was still on the first floor.
ROAR
Looks like you hit up the poor fellow the day before payday. lol!
Yep, I re-edited. Judy said Scandia Wisconsin, it is Scandia Minnesota.
I'll have to check out Interstate Park sometime Mike. Thanks for the tip
We are waiting for our broasted chicken next door to go have a picnic on the way to Scandia. Not Justa-Cafe in New Richmond. I swear they must have a little Grandma back in the kitchen cooking everything, it's all homemade fresh to order I had a slow-cooked roast beef Philly open-faced sandwich with garlic mashed potatoes and gravy yesterday. Best road food I've had in awhile.
Track fiddlerThanks each and everyone for the feedback here
Looks like you had a nice little trip. Wifey and I used to take a day trip from our place in Northern WI. to Interstate Park a lot. It's about a 3 hour ride west.
We'll have to check out the Osceola & St.Croix Valley.
Do you mean Somerset, WI.? The only Scandia I found was in MN.
Have a safe trip.
Mike.
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Lonehawk. . .Richard - what is that, exactly?. . .
It is a Satellite Transportable Terminal.
Richard
Hey all.
Flo, I'll take a coffee, please, milk and sugar, and a peanut donut.
Richard - what is that, exactly? It looks like a comm system, but I've seen other things it could be, like a short-range radar or a microwave crowd control system (those things are nuts, if you've ever seen the videos).
Montana's certainly some interesting territory. I've always wanted to get out there myself, and do some prospecting of the Mesozoic variety. Looking at some of the pictures posted, I could almost envision a herd of buffalo in the background. Which seems appropriate considering there are a couple of herds in Yellowstone, as I understand it.
So, has anyone ever had it happen that right when you think you're ready to go with a track plan, something comes up and makes you think again? I had to redesign mine because I found out I measured part of my space incorrectly. And now, after finishing the redesign (which, counteritiuitively, led to a more satisfying plan), I see that they're coming back with the 102 track plan book. So now I'm going to hold off a couple weeks until I get that, and see if there's anything there that catches my eye to add or adapt. I find that a lot of my favorite ideas are adaptations or elements from other published plans that I modified to fit my space and needs.
Yesterday my daughter drove a Humvee from Casa Grande to Flagstaff towing one of these bad boys. She's pretty tough. Oh yeah, she only received her military driver's license on Saturday and has never pulled a trailer before in her life.
herrinchoker TF In the cold light of day, sober, we realized that one of us would have had to ride in the back seat with the cow. Bucket seats in the front. herrinchoker
In the cold light of day, sober, we realized that one of us would have had to ride in the back seat with the cow. Bucket seats in the front.
herrinchoker
Had I been on that Yesteryear Bender with you, I would have been more than happy to ride in the backseat with the cow. I would have had you stop at the convenience store to get some Nestle's Quik. I have found a tall glass of chocolate milk works pretty good for a hangover cure sometimes
Mr. TF, am pleased that you and your good lady are having a pleasant break, and thanks for sharing your photos. I was rather taken by that beautiful brick depot at Osceola. Cheers, the Bear.
Here's another view for you Bear. This was one of the conductors stories on the train. This Depot replaced a smaller Wooden Depot that was knocked off its foundation when a steam locomotive collided with another train on the platform and mowed the depot over. The original Wooden Depot was built in 1887 and the derailment accident occurred 1890.
The timing of the accident was fortunate. That Depot attendant, Hoxie Stone left for lunch minutes before the accident occurred.
Here is a photo of the New Richmond Depot, the town we are leaving this morning. We will be stopping in Scandia Minnesota today. I will take a picture of that Depot for you guys. I like these small-town depots.
Thanks each and everyone for the feedback
If I lived in this town, I would get these people off their buts. I would volunteer my carpentry experience to help preserve this beautiful Depot, it looks like it's rotting from the top side to the ground. A shame is a shame.
trolleyboy Good afternoon everyone. |It's been a long loooong time since I popped in here. Started visiting here when Elliot Big Boy ariginally started it eons ago. Sad to see the members now past that I remember interacting with. So a long overdo round for those and of coarse all teh "new" folks still visiting the old place. Rob
Good afternoon everyone. |It's been a long loooong time since I popped in here. Started visiting here when Elliot Big Boy ariginally started it eons ago. Sad to see the members now past that I remember interacting with. So a long overdo round for those and of coarse all teh "new" folks still visiting the old place.
Rob
Rob ! Welcome back..... Please feel free to visit here more often.
Ken ... Congrats on your 33 days... ... I also have a long tunnel. I included an access hole in the scenery so I could reach inside if needed.
Larry .... It sounds like the beginnings of a model railroad where you are. Good for you! Keep us informed of progress.
John ..... That is an interesting photo of Little Big Horn cemetary.
JR ... It is good to hear you are making progress on the layout. Also, it is interesting to hear about your racing activities. I bet you are never bored.
SPSOT fanYou know, I once had a British Friend who said that we Americans were geniouses for scedualing our anual fireworks explosion festival thing in the summer, because were he was from I guess it was always raining on Guy Fawkes day and the fireworks had trouble lighting.
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It rains in Florida 75% of the days in June, July, and August.
I cannot remember the last time we had a dry Independence Day.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
My usual please Zoe. Lime Rock went well,all the drivers were happy and the cars are still running so it's all good.
Did some more on the layout yesterday after chores. Mostly done in the service yard and sealed the fascia to the framework with a bead of caulk so I could finish the ballasting and one area where there is enough margin next to the track to add some weeds and dirt. This week I will start on my lift out section after I have a clean up. I started cleaning last night but it will take at least another full evening before I can see the rest of the layout and the w**kbench again.
All for now, we need to unload and do prep on the cars for Hershey this weekend (a hillclimb) so we can reload and leave Thursday. Chow, J.R.
York1We drove through Montana last summer on the way to Seattle.
My wife is from Billings, Montana. We've been out there a few times. Her brother lived up in Kalispell, died unexplectedly two years ago this July. He was an outfitter, and also worked fulltime as an HVAC engineer.
Anyway, for the funeral, even the Super 8 hotel rooms were $300 + because of the summer season and Glacier Park.
There were also lots of fires near by. One day is was sunny and beautiful, the next would be smokey and hazy. It is a beautiful area, in the mountains.
SPSOT, wife's grandfather, between farm jobs, worked for the NP on a M.O.W. gang, out of Billings.
Going on 3 days with out rain! Now if it would warm up a bit. I remember some cool summers as a kid, too cold to go to the beach.
For the six years we lived in Iowa, that was never a problem. Always hot and humid.
I have a tractor to work on, then it's packing up the truck getting ready to head North again, and back to work on our little place in the woods.
Our neighbor up there also loves old tractors. He completely restored a 1966 Cub Cadet. I really mean "restored", not just cleaned and painted. Trying to show a picture, but it seems Photobucket has fallen off the face of the earth.
Larry, hopefully you guys can get a lay out going !
Have a great Monday !
BATMAN BRAKIE I was talking to the other two train buffs here at the rest home Larry, it looks like you have enough train guys at your facility to mount a coup and turn the dining room into a trainroom. There are many senior facilities that have incorporated a layout into the place as both the male and female residents like to get involved with the hobby. I remember a care home up here that had a 30' x 50' space for a layout and on the news, they showed the ladies making hundreds of trees for it.
BRAKIE I was talking to the other two train buffs here at the rest home
Larry, it looks like you have enough train guys at your facility to mount a coup and turn the dining room into a trainroom. There are many senior facilities that have incorporated a layout into the place as both the male and female residents like to get involved with the hobby. I remember a care home up here that had a 30' x 50' space for a layout and on the news, they showed the ladies making hundreds of trees for it.
Brent,We talked about this yesterday over supper and we decided to talk to the activity director and get her feel on the matter. I talked to the maintenance man this morning on the way to breakfast and according to him there is a vacant storeage room that could be used and he would be happy to wire the layout to code.
Larry
Conductor.
Summerset Ry.
"Stay Alert, Don't get hurt Safety First!"