Heartland Division CB&QSpeaking of medical issues, I have two doctors appointmnts in Nashville tomorrow.
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Garry, I hope everything will be good. You will be in my thoughts.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Good morning, it is -7 this morning, it has been years since we have seen those kinds of temps and it is going to get colder.
Jan my mom was involved with Hunt test a good chunk of her life, even after her quintuple bypass she had in her eighties she was right back at it trudging through the fields with her four Goldens.
If she could have died out in the wet and muck working her dogs, she would have been happy. Sounds like you would be a good neighbour having all that antifreeze on hand. Good luck with your upcoming procedure.
Well like a dog sits and stares at a door hoping it will open, I am going to go stare at my Royal Hudson hoping it will fix itself. I will likely start a save my soul thread and see if you guys can nurse me along with the repair. Just how many loose pieces can I send back to Rapido anyway?
Maybe a long walk in the cold first, I am curious to see how the movie people are making out in this cold, of course, those massive lights they have probably make it feel like Hawaii anyway.
Use to stay at the Chateau Lake Louise and ski (mostly downhill) one morning it was -44, much too cold to downhill so we cross country skied across the lake up into that valley where we would stop and eat lunch that we had the hotel prepare. Of course on that particular trip it was so cold the sandwiches were frozen solid when lunchtime rolled around. I wish I was young again, good times.
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 wish the best for you with your medical issues Garry and every one here in need
Judy and I are pulling for you
Union Pacific 35 car derailment in Wisconsin last night
Some of the cars involved hydrochloric acid and they leaked
Derailments are never good
TF
Howdy ...
Herrinchoker / Jan ...... PRayers and best wishes to you regarding your appointment on the 29th.
Ricky .... I'm glad you are feeling better. I suspect it will take a while for you to be fully back to normal.
Speaking of medical issues, I have two doctors appointmnts in Nashville tomorrow.
Everybody .... Have a nice Monday.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
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Bacon about twice a week for us now, two slices each.
Eggs every other day, with yogurt and fruit in between.
A diabetes diet is a deprivation diet, so I eat what I can. We're going on cruise next month. The diet doesn't get to go.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
York1 Good morning, everyone. Bacon, eggs, and black coffee this morning. Just like every morning.
Good morning, everyone. Bacon, eggs, and black coffee this morning. Just like every morning.
Perfect
I would'nt change a thing
Unfortunately we had to scratch the bacon from the menu
The high blood pressure thing in our house If you are able to do that John more power to you
Sounds good to me
Monday is Judy and my only day off together
It's always filled with errands
Last Monday I talked Judy in to just having a Fun Day and we did We went to Dave and Busters and had a ball
I wish I could get her off this working weekends thing and have more time with her
After all it is'nt to many Lifetimes you are fortunate enough to be paired up with your Soulmate
herrinchoker, hopefully everything will be taken care of. My BNSF friend had thyroid cancer, got radiation treatments, and it disappeared. Not sure what you have. We will pray for you. Interesting that you spent time on Bayou Salle. That is really out in the wilds.
Not much else going on here. There's still some snow on the ground, but I think it will be gone soon. It's supposed to get into the 30s today. The ice fishermen aren't real happy. We haven't had that good stretch of below freezing weather we need to get good thick ice.
Time to start work on the layout's grain elevator. I usually scratch build everything, but my son-in-law gave me a kit for Christmas. I'll get it together, set it on the layout somewhere, take a picture of it and send it to him.
Have a good day, everyone.
York1 John
Good morning Flo.
Just a quick note before I head over for my follow-up appt.
Herrinchoker - Hope they get "it" quickly, cleanly, no fuss or muss.
Off to the Dr. for me, and hopefully I get a high-green instead of a flashing yellow.
Ricky W.
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Good Morning!
herrinchokerAppointment on the 29th. of this month to see the Oncologist to have this crap cut/radiated/or poisoned, that I have growing in my neck. Just want to get rid of this thing before it decides to move elsewhere. It is what it is----
from Petra and me for a speedy and thorough recovery!
I am just back from the local Volkswagen garage to get the disintegrated rubber door seal replaced. Well, they haveto order the part, so I will have to go back there on Friday! The replacement will set me back by $180! Worst of all, I don´t have anybody other than myself to blame for that! The door opening of the little car is too small for a guy my size, so whenever I climb into the car, I squeeze the seal without knowing it. So it just split open last Saturday, without a prior warning. Once I am in the car, I have plenty of room for my 6´4" hulk.
During my time in the classic music industry, I met a number of artists, some of them of world fame. Among them were Luciano Pavarotti, who was an exceptional character as well as an exceptional tenor. I also remember Wynton Marsalis, Barbara Hendricks, Zubin Mehta and Placido Domingo, not to forget Jose Carreras. Some of them were, let´s say, quite challenging personalities I guess people in that industry have to be a little quirky.
Happy times!
Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)
"You´re never too old for a happy childhood!"
Brent,
Glenlivet and milk,(bleeding ulcers-they left with my first wife) was my drink of choice. I used to bend elbows with a old Navy Chief, and he turned me on to a cheap (back then) scotch, Dustin & Duff. It was very good, smooth, most enjoyable.
Today I make mostly triple run, 200 proof, from fruit, silver rum, and on occasion from corn. The triple run I do in a small feldspar quarry down by the shore, as making it can get interesting if there is a leak anywhere in the pot, or thump keg.
I treat it like gas well condensate we used to haul out of Bayou Salle on the barge. When we had both barges loaded with GWC most of the other tow boats would give us a wide berth, and when we locked out of the ICW, the men working the locks made sure there were no lit anything around, and the lock keepers would do a visual of the barges to make sure all the hatches were dogged down before they would let us lock in.
Chris Christoferson's father was a pilot for PAA, Dad was in charge of the overhaul and repair section for PAA in Brownsville, Tx. Chris would chum around with my brothers. Betty Davis would spend some of her summers here on the Island, and more than once she would give me,(And many others as well) rides to, and from the City of Bath. She was very nice to the young people, and the families that lived here. She drove a white Caddy convertable, with a red interior, loved to drive with the top down.
The Chessie Pup, Agatha, at 18 weeks, weighs 47 pounds. She is a brown dynamo, having just three speeds, full ahead, high speed eat, and sleep. She is a birdy girl, fearless, and loves to please. Giving some serious thoughts about getting back into the hunting retriever test game. I was one of the founding members of the National, and established the first HRC club in the North East, Downeast HRC, and helped to establish other clubs in Maine, and worked with North Shore Waterfowlers on Long Island to establish testing down there.
I remember getting lost in the Bronx, at 2AM, asking for directions to the LIE--getting the no-habla routine, as the no -habla started to fill the car with fuel, two of my Chessies left snot and teeth marks on the side window as they thought the no-habla guy was going to steal the car.
As I watched the side window on the wagon bow out, a miracle happened, no-habla guy was hit with the ability to speak the King's English clearly and precisely---"two blocks down take a right" Other memories of New York, going onto the Throgs Neck Bridge observation was made of a vehicle on the edge of the break down lane. Nine days later, headed back North, the same vehicle, minus the engine, tranny, dash, seats, doors, hood, trunk lid, all windows,and tires, was still in the breakdown lane. I also noticed several large brick tennament dwellings in the same proximity. I wonder---------
Appointment on the 29th. of this month to see the Oncologist to have this crap cut/radiated/or poisoned, that I have growing in my neck. Just want to get rid of this thing before it decides to move elsewhere. It is what it is----
Got a recall on the passenger airbag on my Ranger, 2011, so will be dropping it off tomorrow at the Ford dealer. Still getting used to driving small. Quite a change from the Dodge 2500, with the Cummins diesel. The plus side is Barbara can drive it without too much fuss.
More later, best to all, prayers for those in need.
herrinchoker
Good evening all.
Chloe - A nice slice of that warm apple pie, with a generous scoop or two of vanilla ice cream, with a coke please. Thanks.
Music discussion - I have shook the hands (and gotten an autograph) of both of the Bellamy Brothers, and met Pat Monahan, the lead singer for Train, all in NW PA! (Bellamy Brothers did a outdoor concert, Pat Monahan appeared at my retail job. He did grow up in Erie, so I presume he was out visiting family.)
I thought Mr. Monahan looked familiar, but then he needed something he had called in ahead of time, and provided his name for it. I said "Pat Monahan as in, Train? That Pat Monahan?" He chuckled as he confirmed it, and asked that I simply act normal and not make a scene about it.
I, of course, agreed to this, got the item set aside, and came back to the counter.
Because it was called in ahead of time, I needed his signature for the credit processing slip. So, I "informed" Mr. Monahan that "I can't let you leave without getting your autograph."
He just looked at me, so I chuckled and explained why I needed it. He started laughing and offered a fist bump as he laughingly said "That was good. You had me going for a second there."
He then signed the required paperwork, and left, with his order, still chuckling.
I then informed my supervisor of the exchange, just because I knew she would freak out that I didn't call her over while he was present. (I got a playful jab in my shoulder, and told I was a jerk.)
Other Celeb meets - I've met, gotten pictures with, and an autograph from Dennis Anderson, of Grave Digger fame, as well as one of his son's, Weston.
Health - Mostly well now, still have the cough, and do not have my normal stamina, so I tire easily, but am getting there. Follow-up with my regular Dr in the morning, and hoping I get cleared for "regular duty" instead of mandatory rest. (I'm gonna need a paycheck eventually...)
Ken - Does BLI still use the same old chuff sensor of a little magnetic reed switch? My lone steamer from them does, and it blows out if I look at it funny! Poor use of a reed switch if you ask me.
Sports - GO PACK GO!!!! On to meet the 49's next Sunday, and hopefully a trip to Miami after that! (Although I really wanted Vikings to pull the upset, just so season round 3 of the rivalry would send one of the NFC North teams to the big game.)
Hope all are well, and all enjoy the night!
If you want to get really obscure... I went to elemetary school with the son of the drummer from The Cyrkle, they had a hit with "Red Rubber Ball" in the mid 1960s.
My band, Negative Ground, opened for Frank Black, the former lead singer of The Pixies (actually we opened for the opener) at our only performance in Tampa, at The Ritz in Ybor City when I was in my early 20s. We only knew five songs.
Then our lead guitar player, Lou, got very sick, and we broke up.
Ok, so I smoked a joint with Long John Baldry before it was legal. Tim Allen, too.
I was in dorm bands through college. The first one was with a guy named Jan Wissmuller who claimed to be from Ronnie and the Daytonas. My senior year, I was in a band with a keyboard guy named Tom Scholz, now known as the founder and main guy of Boston.
The other guys were good. I wasn't.
York1,TF, SeeYou190: At the time, nobody got the adulation that the Beatles did. However, later The Beach Boys did get more credit for Pet Sounds, or at least Brian Wilson did. McCartney had said that Pet Sounds had influenced him and he did admire Brian Wilson. Back in the USSR is an obvious tribute to Wilson.
The Ukraine girls really "knock me out".... "Knock me out" was taken directly from California Girls.
And yes, you will never meet John Lennon, George Harrison, Dennis or Carl Wilson for obvious reasons, but any one else, you never know.
Batman: Some of the single malt scotches are quite expensive. I tried a brand called MacCallans. Didn't care for it. I guess I'm not a scotch guy.
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
Track fiddlerI met one of the Beach Boys when I was down there and didn't think anything of it If that's your thing you're all good
I met every one of the Ramones, except for Tommy. Tommy left the band when I was 11. Yes, I even met Ritchie. I shared a pizza and a pitcher of beer with CJ. Joey hugged my wife when she was pregnant with our youngest daughter.
This was all well before smart phones, so I have no pictures.
Evenin' folks!
Track fiddlerI will never meet David Gilmour of Pink Floyd and you will never meet anyone from the Beach Boys and that's just the way it is
Hmmmm.... Never actually met either of those guys, but I did meet Sigurd Rasher once and had a major crush on his daughter..... I'll let you look that one up! I did go to college with Lou Soloff (lead trumpeter with B, S, & T) way back when. Used to sit and chat with Chuck Mangione in the main hall at Eastman School back when he was directing the Eastman Jazz Ensemble. He was just as crazy in real life as he was on stage.
The second biggest downer for me in my lifetime was going deaf and losing my singing carreer that I was supposed to have after I retired from teaching music. If I get time this winter I am going to see about setting up a hearing loop attached to a small mixer and see if I can get back playing classical guitar again. (Of course the biggest horror in my life was losing my wife to cancer 32 years ago. I do now have a small glimmer of hope that life might turn good again for me.... )
I have enjoyed the oldie lyrics discussion on tha last couple pages!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Okay Brent give me a shot of the Glenlivet I have tomorrow off and I'm sold by your testimony
Besides the fact you're a true Canadian as my Grandfather was, ....... I will try this new shot of yours
I was just sitting down here and my Queen brought me a splash of Glenlivet! She said it cost way more than the Glenfiddich and I think it is much smoother and I like it better.
The Canucks dispatched the Wild 4-1 and then we did a quick 7 km with he dogs coming in with the dark. There was a movie/TV set going up for tomorrow, not sure what it was for.
I regret getting sucked into the anti-China loco thread, while I am no fan of the country I feel they unfairly singled out, nuff said.
Maybe the reason I am easily rattled today is my Sister and her flip flops of convenience. Her nephew is 48 and just came out of the closet about being gay. When he was a young teenager I suspected he was gay and told my sister so. When he grew up he moved away and I said it was so he could pursue his life without the rath of his family. She denied it all and use to be a gay hater. Well now everything is peachy keen with him coming out which is good. Too bad she couldn't have done that along with his family before he had to move away.
Ed, I may take you up on the Fixing the Royal Hudson thread. All that gear on the sides makes me think twice about tackling the job. I guess it is just more parts to send to Rapido when the time comes.
Dinner bell!
I did meet The Oak Ridge Boys though
My brother did a photoshoot for his job at Mystic Lake Casino when the band played there
That was kind of cool but The Oak Ridge Boys weren't one of my big heroes
Maybe you will meet one of the Beach Boys
They ain't as big as they used to be maybe you will
I moved and lived in California when I was very young
I met one of the Beach Boys when I was down there and didn't think anything of it If that's your thing you're all good
My thing was I always wanted meet David Gilmour
My boss's parents met him because they live in his neighborhood in England
Through my boss and hearing about it was almost good enough for me
I will never meet David Gilmour of Pink Floyd and you will never meet anyone from the Beach Boys and that's just the way it is
What are you going to do though
Eveing Diners
Flo, give the gang and I a please and Dirk half dog treat.
Boy 4 days can blow by fast when you are semi retired.
Only real thing I got done was fixing a leaky bathroom fauct. What took me so long was I could not get the plastic cap off the handel? I did the other one say 6 to 8 years ago and don't remember it being a problem? I have been messing with this for a month on and off, manily off.
So today I said the heck with this and used a small drill bit to drill the plastic cap off. Drill Bit pulled the sucker right off and did not destroy it. Ok,it has a small hole but you have to look for it. After that it took me maybe 5 minutes for replacing the warsher. Funny not to hearing the drip, drip, drip.
Dirk Pip was very Loving toward me today. After breakfest him and I watched DYI TV for 2 hours. Well the battery pack for the drill was dead so I had the time to kill anyway.
Tonight I walked him another quarter mile not because I had to, but I wanted to. Both him and I need the exercise. Maybe be Monday before work I will walk him around the neighborhood.
The diesel ran great to tonight and Dirk say's Woof, Woof Ken
I hate Rust
York1Many people believe the Beatles' "Pepper" album was their best,
As orignally conceived, Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band was supposed to include Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields.
I heard an interview with Paul McCartney once where he said he drew on Beach Boys influences when writing Penny Lane. I did not know that about the entire Sgt. Pepper album.
After I heard that interview, and listened to Penny Lane, you really sort of can hear a Beach Boys song embedded in there.
Track fiddlerThat's why my favorite doors song is Riders on the Storm
TF, since we're talking music and not RRs, I have one more comment, and then I'll be quiet.
I have always been a Beach Boys fan, even in my unfortunate hippie years. I still love to sing along with any Beach Boys song on the radio.
I was amazed to hear that the Beatles' album, "Sgt. Pepper's..." was inspired by the Beach Boys' "Pet Sounds" album. Many people believe the Beatles' "Pepper" album was their best, and those same people don't give Brian Wilson and the Beach Boys the credit they deserve.
https://www.cheatsheet.com/entertainment/the-classic-beach-boys-album-paul-mccartney-said-inspired-sgt-peppers.html/
I like Riders on the Storm
Through this house were born, into this world were thrown sums up my life
After a rough ride my life ended up good and that's all you can ask
That's why my favorite Doors song is Riders on the Storm
Heartland Division CB&Q Remember Mechanical Engineers make weapons, Civil Engineers make targets. Rick Jesionowski gmpullman \\ Track fiddler I would have never wished to be a civil engineer You could be an uncivil engineer Happy Modeling! Ed Those are the guys who design the highways.
Remember Mechanical Engineers make weapons, Civil Engineers make targets.
Rick Jesionowski
gmpullman \\ Track fiddler I would have never wished to be a civil engineer You could be an uncivil engineer Happy Modeling! Ed
Track fiddler I would have never wished to be a civil engineer
You could be an uncivil engineer
Happy Modeling! Ed
Those are the guys who design the highways.
Rule 1: This is my railroad.
Rule 2: I make the rules.
Rule 3: Illuminating discussion of prototype history, equipment and operating practices is always welcome, but in the event of visitor-perceived anacronisms, detail descrepancies or operating errors, consult RULE 1!
up831York 1: Uuuhh, The End is on the first album. Oh well, Riders on the Storm, a great song, is on LA Woman. But then I imagine you knew that.
Yes, I was telling TF my favorite album and then my favorite song, not necessarily on that album. I really think The Doors hit their peak on the LA Woman album, even though the song LA Woman is not my favorite.
"The End" was the song that really got me onto The Doors.
One late night, probably 1:00 a.m., I was driving part of a 400 mile stretch. I found the station KOMA from Oklahoma City, and I heard The End for the first time. I was hooked.
A college friend and I used to play Doors songs on twin keyboards. I should have been studying.
Life is easier with bridges or looking down the tracks
Much easier
An old postcard of Penn Station:
RR_Postcards_0008 by Edmund, on Flickr
Annamaria can handle a Fishbowl Bus with the best of 'em! I don't recall any bus drivers like her when I was riding public transportation
I'd enjoy visiting this museum someday
There used to be a cat that called this place home. I wonder if he's still around the subway "cat-a-combs"?
http://www.iridetheharlemline.com/2012/03/16/the-life-of-a-subway-cat/
I guess he retired. Hope he got a good pension.
Regards, Ed
Thanks Garry
I have my Judy home now and I like it
Life is easier with my Judy believe me it is
Just to let you know I got her back home from wxxk and we're all good here
Heartland Division CB&Q Maybe it depends on where you are. We have been in this location for about 20 years and the worst storms were about 10 years ago here.
It sure does depend on where you are. In my lifetime in Florida, the worst years were 2004/2005 when we were hit by Huricanes Charley, Frances, Ivan, and Jean all in one year. Then in 2005 it was Dennis, Katrina, and Wilma.
Since then we have been pretty quiet.
Heartland Division CB&QIt does seem like the news media in recent years tend to overstate the magnitude of storms. Maybe, that is how they try to get more readers or listeners.
The way Hurricane Irma was described in the media when it was approaching Florida was nearly criminal. If we ever get together again, I could tell you some interesting stories about Irma.