Ray,
It looks like that gang of cats stole all the wine from the wine rack!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Good afternoon from the Pacific Northwest where it is 5c and a snow advisory has been issued.
We often have years where the temps don't even get down to freezing, nevermind snow.
With the snow warning in place, the wife has taken off to Portland just now to oversee the breeding of a lady dog she owns. (the forum proper speech police won't let the appropriate word be used for girl dog, so here we are) she left today instead of tomorrow because of the snow heading our way.
Ricky, glad to see you are on the mend. I only had pneumonia once in my life, that was the only year I missed the flu shot. They would come and give it to us at the office at the airport and I missed it that year for some reason. That was the last time I missed it, that's for sure. I was really sick for three weeks and actually missed a couple of days of work.
I have had an interest in the UFO phenomenon all my life. Most countries in the world don't try to make excuses or try and cover them up, they just say they exist and that's the end of it. Nothing can be done and people just have no interest in them. A good friend of ours was a Deputy Minister in the Federal Government and would tell us what was going on with the UFO file all the time, it is nothing that is not available through the freedom of information act and some of it is really interesting.
Ulrich, I am sorry to hear about the trouble with your Moms estate and family issues. My sister and I would give our lives for each other in a heartbeat, so splitting my Moms estate was a none issue for us.
The lady whose POA we have taken on (I am her Executor as well) was quite panicked today when the wife went to see her. People had been into "visit" but had been pressuring her about her will, the vultures. I think the wife calmed her down when she told her I had been telling people to mind their own business with regards to her estate. She was happy to hear it. She is worth more than your average 99-year-old on her deathbed and her secrets will be safe with me until I move on.
Well, the Canucks are in Florida today and the game is on at 1600hrs West Coast time. A bottle of wine off the rack, turn on the fireplace and drink to goals being scored for, or drown my sorrows for goals against.
All the best to all. To the wine rack, er TV! Ya, that's it.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
York1 The drones were back again last night. This time, there were more. The police reported they are very large and very quiet. They again flew in formation along a grid-like pattern. They also are fast. The newspaper reporter again tried following them, but driving at 65 mph on the highway, the drones left him in the dust. The state patrol has been working with the FAA because the drones have crossed into restricted airspace over several local airports. It will be interesting to finally find out what is going on. Glad you're out of the hospital. TF was about to get us all together to get you out.
The drones were back again last night. This time, there were more. The police reported they are very large and very quiet. They again flew in formation along a grid-like pattern. They also are fast. The newspaper reporter again tried following them, but driving at 65 mph on the highway, the drones left him in the dust. The state patrol has been working with the FAA because the drones have crossed into restricted airspace over several local airports. It will be interesting to finally find out what is going on.
Glad you're out of the hospital. TF was about to get us all together to get you out.
I certainly wish I was there to see this activity John. I'm definitely not a skeptic. I seen things quite frequently growing up in Voyageurs National Park, Kabetogama State Forest, 30 miles South of the Canadian border.
What is interesting, .... my old roommate from years gone by lives down in Oklahoma now. He has been describing the exact same thing as you are happening almost every night.
He as well described them as drones. I told him my experiences that I don't talk about too often and now he's a little freaked out.
I really want to try to make it down there to re-experience this phenomena that always fascinated me.
By the way, you were on my list of Forum members to round up and rescue Ricky out of the hospital clink John
TF
CNCharlie It is running a little better, reverse is fine but there still is a hesitation on each driver revolution going forward. I wonder why reverse is ok but not forward?
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My Bachmann 2-8-0, when it was damaged, runs fine in reverse, but clicks going forward.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Track fiddlerBy the way, you were on my list of Forum members to round up and rescue Ricky out of the hospital clink John
BTW, speaking of MIA forum members, anyone hear from Zstripe (Frank) lately? I usually see a post from him on these forums and haven't seen one in over two months.
Hope he's OK.
Cheers, Ed
I remember Zstripe. I as well have not heard from him for quite a while either Ed.
I hope he's okay too.
You were on my list Ed to help bust out Ricky as well
I'm hopeful we hear from Frank
I'm not going to call myself post-hog this time. I post here from my smartphone which is hard enough as it is.
This site freezes up quite frequently. I can't get back on the site or finish editing while I'm cut off in the middle.
Is this just a posting from a phone thing or is it across the board for you guys on your computers too?
Track fiddlerIs that just a posting from a phone thing or is it across the board for you guys on your computers too?
I get it my desk top. It used to be about 2 times a day, this site would "pass out" and when you try to post, or change page, and the little "gray circle" would spin counter-clockwise, for ever, so I open a new window, and move on to other sites I visit, until MRR is back.
It has increased to maybe 4 or 5 or more times per day?
Waiting for the new upgrade.
Have a good night TF.
Mike.
My You Tube
Thanks Mike
That clears things up here
It just happened a few minutes ago again when I tried to get back on and now I'm back on
Imagine that
Start Spreading the News
I'm leaving Today
I want to be a part of it
New York New York
Just love you Kids We are all Kids at heart
TF, I use a laptop and it is happening quite often. Just a few minutes ago again.
I usually go to a sports site and check back every few minutes until it is running again.
York1 John
Well, Florida has not been kind to the Canucks. Oh well, they just came off a seven-game winning streak so we will cut them some slack. I don't know how the Panthers stay in business, the place was empty. The players say it was like playing in an empty building.
I can log in to this site only about 50% of the time and it is a crapshoot as to whether the post I write will make it to print. I could really care less and move on to other things if I can't log on. The forum is where I go to take a break from my strenuous life. I enjoy the banter you all offer but don't worry about having to catch up at a later date.
The wife is now staying in Portland for two nights, PARTEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!
Brent, .... When the Cat is away the Mice will play
What else are you going to do
And how about those Canucks as you share another shot of Glenfiddich with me
BATMANI can log in to this site only about 50% of the time and it is a crapshoot as to whether the post I write will make it to print.
I guess I'm lucky. Most of the time the site works just fine. There are occassional hiccups. I have high speed internet (don't ask me what the specs are!).
I do have a problem with my computer. Every so often it will change settings without being told to do so. The other day my font size went back to 100% from my usual 125%. Also, it has been a bit of a crap shoot as to what comes up when I go to my home page. I have Norton 360 running full time, but I suspect there is a bug in there somewhere.
Good evening Dave
With all due respect, Norton is a virus in itself Dave
It will fight with everything on your computer eventually
Just sending past experience
When you try to delete it all out of your computer, you will see what I mean
Track fiddlerWith all due respect, Norton is a virus in itself Dave
Hi TF,
I have heard people say that before, but I have been running Norton for years and I have had very few problems. I have only had two situations were the computer got locked up, and both of those were a result of me surfing where I shouldn't have. ("Say no more, say no more". I don't do that anymore!). I don't think the problems that I have had were primarily Norton related.
A couple of years ago my computer got really slow so I took it to the local computer shop and they cleaned it out. After that it ran like new, that is up until recently. It's still not bad. It just wants to keep changing settings on me.
I do know that Norton is not 100% effective, but I am reluctant to start playing with other security systems. Every time I have tried that in the past it just messed up my computer.
If anybody wants to recommend a good, simple, reliable cleaning system that won't mess with my head, then I am willing to listen.
Where's the icon for 'dinosaur' when you need it?
Personally, I switched to a Mac from windows for everything except JMRI. This my railroad has a dedicated computer and stands alone everything else including the web is done on the Mac with appropriate protection. Mac with solid-state drivers are much faster.
Joe Staten Island West
Good morning.
Black coffee please, maybe a half-a-pot
One more day of wxxk and three days off, .... Sweet!
Joe, My brother is on your page. He says "Switch to Mac and never look back"
Dave, You are right in not switching anti-viruses. That's when problems really start. Whatever is left in your computer from the last anti-viruse conflicts with the new one. I've been down that road before too. Perhaps that may have been the problem I had with Norton in the first place.
I haven't owned a computer in years so that was quite a long time ago.
Make it a great day everyone.
Good morning. Just coffee this morning. I've already had a full breakfast at another restaurant.
I had been hoping to see more NYC subway and train photos. It's still a long month, so here's hoping. I wish I could contribute, but I haven't been there in years.
We were going to go to see grandchildren for several days, but decided to stay home. Storms are starting to blow in with ice first, then snow. I don't trust anyone, including me, driving on ice. We'll stay in, get the fireplace going, and watch Perry Mason reruns.
Have a good day, everyone.
Good morning ......... Coffee and a donut, please.
Speaking of Frank / Zstripe , I too wonder where he is, and I hope he is okay. He had some very good advice when I was working on models of 1/87 trucks for my roads.
Ricky .... I hope you continue feeling better.
Ed ... I think it was you who a historic phtot of an Automat restaurant. I actually recall eating at one when our family went to New York City a long time ago. Alos, I enjoy phtos of your layout, and I would like to see more of them.
Everybody ...... Have a good Friday.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good Morning,
A cold day here but it is sunny and likely coming your way TF.
I have to buy a security package for my computer as I am running Windows 7 and the security and support from Microsoft expires on the 14th. I will likely buy a Norton package as it seems to have a good rating.
My Hudson wars continue. After a lot of fiddling it is running a lot better. If it ran forward like it does in reverse I would be happy.
CN Charlie
Good afternoon from unnaturally spring-like Delaware, where it's 63 degrees but getting cloudy. Rain tonight, but even nicer the next couple of days.
I usually get on this forum from my Android-basd tablet. Yes, I have frequent freezes from the site, too, and I hope the new software hurries up and gets here.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
For those who like subwayLIONS... I meaned to poste every day, but, well, you know...
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Good morning from the snowy West Coast where it is 0c.
We are supposed to be having a major wind storm along with the snow however it has not materialized here, the ferries are not running due to the high winds on the chuck though.
The wife is away, had a great bottle of wine last night 800 calories, burned off 1400 this morning so we are good. Did 24km on the bike set at maximum tension BP108/68/HR48 life is so good I am retiring to the train room for the rest of the day.
TF, Glenfiddich is calling, could be top pick for tonight.
All the best to all.
BATMAN I don't know how the Panthers stay in business, the place was empty. The players say it was like playing in an empty building.
Because everyone in Florida is a Tampa Bay Lightning Fan!
GO BOLTS!
The teams in Miami all make killer money on TV revenue.
No exercise bike for me! Nope, took the old mountain bike out in the balmy 60 degree weather in shorts. OK it's coastal Delaware so it's very flat, but I feel better since the cardiologist let me stop taking the beta blocker.
MisterBeasleyNo exercise bike for me! Nope, took the old mountain bike out in the balmy 60 degree weather in shorts.
Lucky guy, I am relatively pain-free throughout the day, however, if I get out on the road on a bike I am in rough shape in short order. I keep my Raleigh Supercourse and Nishiki Mountain bike and sometimes venture out hoping the outcome will somehow be different. Not to be, so far, but I'll keep trying. The last time out I plummeted down Whistler Moutain at breakneck speed doing all the jumps along the way. I only had one run even though I bought a three-run ticket. I made it back to the couch in the hotel and ordered lunch.
The arthritis in my spine is so bad I was asked to be Mr. show and tell at an international symposium of Rheumatologist in Vancouver. My spine looks like a melted candle on X-Ray and MRI. I was an example of a guy that does everything right to maintain an active lifestyle. The general consensus among the experts at the symposium was that most people in my condition spend a good part of the day in bed. No Jabba The Hut for me thank you very much.
Evenin' Folks!
Janie I could use another pot of decaf, please.
BATMAN MisterBeasley No exercise bike for me! Nope, took the old mountain bike out in the balmy 60 degree weather in shorts. Lucky guy, I am relatively pain-free throughout the day, however, if I get out on the road on a bike I am in rough shape in short order.
Wow Brent, I'm glad I seem to be a bit better off. My excercise regimen has gotten rid of most all of the arthritis I used to be dealing with. My Doc was already talking to me about how long it would be before I would be wheelchair bound. The excercise and weight loss got rid of most of my psoriasis which they now think was causing the arthritis...
I am a little sore tonight. I didn't run on wednesday due to a meeting (NMRA) that I was supposed to be at about a two hour drive away for me, and the nasty weather that kept me from going to the meeting (I attended via phone). I did go over and put in my 30 laps at the fieldhouse this morning and pushed myself a bit. That is why I am a bit sore tonight actually. Feels good! I think I am gaining some leg muscle as pants that used to be just fine now stick to my legs and I have to reach down and pull the pantlegs down. Last week when I went out to dinner with a certain lady she told me to pull down my pantleg...... ("Ray?.... Ah... your pantleg is up to your knee! You might want to adjust that....") Twice. LOL I am building some upperbody strength as well. I will never have the cut or bulk of the muscles I had as a 20 year old again, but it does feel good to know I have a bit more strength these days.
I remember back when I did look a bit like Jabba The Hut..... Or so my late wife used to kiddingly say.......
Probably getting a better diet helped as well. Did some research and found basically what I'm doing is an actual diet out there which is supposed to be very healthy. Called the Flexitarian Diet... Not like the one below!
Have a good one out there!
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Eveing Diners
Flo, give the gang and I a please and Dirk half a dog treat.
Not much going on the last few days.
Exercise/ Dog Walking I have walked Dirk Pip 1/4 of a mile for two days now. Blood blisters from the new Diabetic shoes have healed. Had the new shoes refitted today, left one seems fine but the right one is still causing some pain in the right foot. I want to start walking a mile + a day on my day's off, but just not sure right now.
Credit Score up 2 more points! I am in a solid good range again so I am getting close to a new Roof for the house and some other needed repairs.
Besides Z Strip being MIA what about Steven? Hope they are both doing well.
Dinner tonight is Chili ! I must say I may have over spiced my portion. I tasted it after I added some Chille Powder, Jalapenos. Green Chiles and Tomato's and my lips burned some what after wards. But sure tasted good!
Later, still not smoking Ken and Dirk says Dang That Is Hot Daddy Woof.
I hate Rust
It´s in the middle of the night here. I just can´t find any sleep and am down on my hands and knees. This year has had quite an unpleasant start and there seems to be no end in sight. Not feeling comfortable in my shoes these days.
cudakenI tasted it after I added some Chille Powder, Jalapenos. Green Chiles and Tomato's and my lips burned some what after wards.
Ken - a good chili has to burn twice! At the time of import for the first time, and the second time around during export
It´s incredible what can be done in N scale these days! Look at this:
This lovely detailed tank engine sell for 80 bucks and is made in Japan, not China! Tempting!
Happy times!
Ulrich (aka The Tin Man)
"You´re never too old for a happy childhood!"
Tinplate ToddlerKen - a good chili has to burn twice! At the time of import for the first time, and the second time around during export
Whenever that happens I always think of Johnny Cash's song words about "....a burning ring of fire....".