moelarrycurly4 bad headache today.
bad headache today.
Hope you feel better soon MLC. My wife gets terrible headaches caused by food allergies. Dairy is the big killer for her.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Morning all, it is another stunning day on the Coast with temps in the mid-20s today.
Logged a few hundred kms yesterday. The wife is breeding one of her bitches to a dog from Europe that died in the mid-1990s. She had frozen sperm sent over from him when he was seven some 30 years ago. First I had to get the shipper filled with liquid nitrogen at a place an hour East of here which took a couple of hours. Then I hit the highway to go to where it was being stored to pick up the semen and bring it home. After paying to store this stuff for 30 years I sure hope it isn't freezer burned.
The female dog will be surgically inseminated today, I will hopefully not have to go help out.
Back around 1990 when she was trying to get this semen shipped from Europe she could not get an airline to handle it as the container was a special one not listed to fly on commercial flights. She was pulling her hair out trying to figure out how to get this stuff across the pond. She forgot she was married to a guy that knows how to get just about anything anywhere in the world. One phone call was all it took from me and it was on a freighter the next morning and in her hands that night. I picked it up not a 100 metres from my office at the airport.
Ray, glad to hear things went well for you and your lady friend with the family. How did she like the layout?
Charlie, my Dad started at the Winnipeg Post Office sweeping the floor in the 1930s and retired in Vancouver in upper-middle management. He was pretty sharp and rolled out some innovative programs over the years.
My Grandfather was a medic in WWI and suffered from the gas attacks that he endured. After the war, he immigrated to Canada and had a booming goldsmith business and did very well for himself. He started to suffer from respiratory problems as he aged from the gas attacks and the fumes from the goldsmith business were making his health really go downhill. So he sold the business and got a job as a letter carrier with the Post Office in Winnipeg because his Dr. told him to get a job working outside. So my Grandpa and my Dad both went to the Post Office picnic where my Dad met my Mom and here I am.
Had the lady from the company that's painting our house come and help pick the colours. She showed up with a huge suitcase with thousands of colours in it and I thought, this is going to take all night. The wife, daughter and her had it all figured out in 15 minutes and she was gone. I know when to just sit back and say nothing, however, I did get them to go with a darker colour on the gutters as they tend to get really dirty with all the trees we have around here.
Well, the Vancouver Canucks easily dispatched the St. Louis Blues on Wednesday and I am looking forward to tonight's game 2. Our guys are a lot younger and I think with living in the bubble and all the other considerations from playing playoffs in these unusual times they should prevail. It is somewhat strange watching the playoffs in empty buildings, but as the players say, it is just like playing in Florida.
Ken, congrats on getting the debt down, like smoking, it is one of those things that is nice to put behind you. Keep up the good work.
Jimmy B, how is the bike program going. PM me if you want some helpful hints. I won't give too much advice other than to point you in the direction of some info and you can make your own decisions from that. We are all different and need to find a path that works for us individually.
Weight loss and maintenance is more dependent on diet than exercise and good health is really determined a lot by fitness. Don't worry about doing endless situps, you already have a six-pack as we all do. The ab muscles get more work every day than you know and are well defined, however, if you can't see them a little bit of goo reduction will take care of that. If you do a hundred push-ups and a hundred sit-ups in a week, even if you can start off doing only two or three at a time every few hours, you will notice a huge difference in your muscle tone. It takes me about twenty seconds to do ten pushups and I do them when I am on the floor with the dogs or down there beating up my kid or in the commercials while watching hockey. Don't do as many push-ups as you can, do half as many and then it won't be hard work and you will do it, and in a year you will knock off a hundred without the least bit of effort. I am a firm believer in the gain with no pain workout.
The kid is doing his last Hockey broadcast chit chat show today as he has had to quit that and his writing. He has too much on his plate and school is starting in three weeks.
Game time in four hours.
All the best to all.
SpaceMouseand foray into the depths of.......Walmart.
I made my monthly trip to Wal-Mart last week. They are keeping short hours here still, and the store was packed.
Good luck.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Pray for me people. I'm about to drive to the metropolis of Cottonwood, AZ and foray into the depths of.......Walmart. That wouldn't be so bad, but last week my knee swelled up for no appearant reason so today, I have to wrestle a riding cart from the hoards of crippled people that live in a retirement state. I'm taking my daughter so we can cruise the parking lot and she can jump out and get one.
Of course, she can push the cart that will hold enough supplies for our household.
All that is to say, I'm not doing any MR today.
Oh, it sunny and hot here. But it a dry tripple digits.
You got any tequilla.
Chip
Building the Rock Ridge Railroad with the slowest construction crew west of the Pecos.
Mornin
Hopefully your appointments are routine Garry
I was out on the porch having coffee really early this morning. I seen this old guy fumbling with a coat hanger trying to get into his car. It was still dark out at around 5:30 but the yard light works. I put my bandana around my nose and went out to see if I could help.
Cars aren't like the good old days to get into when you're locked out. I grabbed my mini Wonder Bar out of the truck and put a painter's cloth around it so I didn't blemish his car. I was lucky enough to still have a copper grounding rod that I could bend just right. I pried his window open just enough to hit the unlock release with the copper rod.
His name was Rodger. It's always good when you can make someone happy.
P.S. Haven't heard from either Terry or Mike from Wisconsin here for quite a while. Terry had just retired a while back. Maybe Mike's been busy building his shed up at the cabin. And haven't been able to Rattle Lion's cage very well.
TF
Good Morning,
Cloudy and showers here today. We had a nice rain yesterday which we really needed as the lawns are all brown.
John, nice to see you back. How are things in Pictou? Wow, its been about 15 years or more since I was last there, likely closer to 20.
Nothing new here, still waiting for that brass Pacific to arrive. USPS tracking has basically stopped now that the parcel is north of the border. It could arrive today. Must stop looking at those brass ebay auctions as I've blown the budget already.
More coffee is what I need now.
CN Charlie
Howdy everybody ....
I am still going to medical appointments for various issues. I went to some yesterday.
I'll catch up later.
Cheers.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good morning
I finished getting the cabinet benchwork together on wheel casters last night. I have my layout parked on it's new resting place I would consider it about 1/3 done. These 16 drawers are going to be a bit of a challenge after eliminating the heavy expense of 3 foot drawer slides. I have a good idea which can be dangerous sometimes. Now I have to "stick my hand in my head"
York1 Track fiddler The topic of conversation going from a grill to Barbie dolls Just imagine a person logging on to this site for the first time, and finding a bunch of old men posting about Barbie dolls.
Track fiddler The topic of conversation going from a grill to Barbie dolls
Just imagine a person logging on to this site for the first time, and finding a bunch of old men posting about Barbie dolls.
That is funny John! I never thought about that. Some newbies may think we're a little crazy around here. I wonder if we are???
If I ever did think about kissing a chicken, I'm sure Logic must have stepped in. The way those things Peck, I'm sure I must have decided I like keeping my lips just the way they are
Have a good one today guys
SpaceMouseMama don't allow no chicken lovin' here. Mama don't allow no chicken lovin' here. We don't care what Mama don't allow, We're gonna love them chickens any ol" how. Mama don't allow no chicken lovin' here.
Oh... are we doing chicken songs now...
This is my favorite is simply titled "Chicken", from The Cramps 35 years ago.
I cannot believe that album, A Date With Elvis is 35 years old now. I am so old. When did punk rock become old people music?
They have Poison Ivy's Gretsch Guitar in the Museum of Pop History in Seattle. I saw it last year. I saw The Cramps live in 1982 or 1983.
That was so long ago, and so much fun.
I still have my old train camera. It's one with an RF transmitter/receiver pair that works live without having to record, remove and finally play back. The receiver brought out the signal on channel 3 or 4, which then went into an old TV monitor. There was a fine tuning knob on the receiver to get the TV signal just right.
Several years later I bought a big flat screen. To my dismay, I couldn't tune the signal with the new TV. It was too fussy about the frequency. I had to haul out the old monitor, tune the signal with that and then re-cable it to the flat screen. Then it would work.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
York1The U.S. government has issued a warning: Do not kiss your chickens!
Do not kiss your chickens!
Mama don't allow no chicken lovin' here.
We don't care what Mama don't allow,
We're gonna love them chickens any ol" how.
I know I'm becoming a post hog, but this is important.
If you raise chickens, the U.S. government has issued a warning:
https://www.cdc.gov/salmonella/backyardpoultry-05-20/index.html
Your tax money at work! You now have no excuse if you continue to kiss your chickens and you get salmonella.
York1 John
der5997Could you please PM me as I tried to add to a conversation we were having back in 2018 but the cursor wouldn't show up in the message field and I couldn't paste in from WORD either! Thanks.
Hi John! I couldn't send anything your way either. Site has been having some glitches and I guess conversations are not working at the moment.
I will tell you my sister passed away in hospice care at her home not too long after we last talked. I did get to talk with her via telephone for a few minutes the day before she passed. She was kept comfortable right to the end and is with her Lord now. I got to lead the graveside service for her over Thanksgiving in Canandaigua that year. I was both touched and a bit overwhelmed to be asked by her to do that. We both were ordained Deacons. Different denominations but same office. The lady I have been dating for some time now is also an ordained deacon. I am Presbyterian, my sister was Episcopalian, and my lady friend is American Baptist....
We had a great picnic and my family and she got along very well and had some nice conversations. Both my Grandaughters are actively involved in sports (my friend was a Phys Ed Teacher) and in music (My specialty). So lots in common.
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
SeeYou190 der5997 A 55", while numericly attractive for symetry, would simply swamp the room! My living room is 14 feet across. We upgraded to a 55" TV from a 42" a couple of years ago, and it is perfectly sized for us. There is room for a 65" TV, but I think that would be too much too close. -Kevin
der5997 A 55", while numericly attractive for symetry, would simply swamp the room!
My living room is 14 feet across. We upgraded to a 55" TV from a 42" a couple of years ago, and it is perfectly sized for us. There is room for a 65" TV, but I think that would be too much too close.
Mike
Track fiddlerThe topic of conversation going from a grill to Barbie dolls
You guys never cease to amaze me. The topic of conversation going from a grill to Barbie dolls
Judy asked me what I was thinking about for dinner while I was reading. I told her I was thinking about grilling. She asked what I was thinking about cooking. You should have seen the confused look on her face when I looked at her and said Barbie dolls
While she had a smile on her face she busted a gut when I explained to her and I did too
der5997If i ever get my mini camera to run around the layout, then that video should look good on the larger screen too...
I have been thinking about doing the same thing. I've read Mel's posts about his cameras, and I think it would be neat to see the layout from an engineer's view. The cameras I looked at are actually pretty cheap, but I don't know about the video quality.
SeeYou190My oldest daughter loved her Barbies, my two other daughters hated them.
All three of my daughters loved the Barbies. We still have a toy box full of Barbies, Kens, and the clothes. When the granddaughters visit, the dolls are used again.
Vacuuming the floor after they visit is an experience. Vacuuming Barbie shoes makes quite a bit of noise.
York1 John - we've just upgraded from a 23" to a 43" screen in celebration of our 55th anniversary. A 55", while numericly attractive for symetry, would simply swamp the room! We record almost everything we watch on a pvr and so zap through the ads and un-interesting news items etc. Documentaries one way or another, and murder mysteries make up most of the rest of our diet, except we've begun to enjoy "Everbody loves Raymond". If i ever get my mini camera to run around th elayout, then that video should look good on the larger screen too...
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
Hello Ray, enjoy the picnic! Sounds like a pleasant spot, and great company.
Could you please PM me as I tried to add to a conversation we were having back in 2018 but the cursor wouldn't show up in the message field and I couldn't paste in from WORD either! Thanks.
Stay Safe!
That is because your oldest daughter loved them...... You know family rivalry....???
Howdy folks!
Just passing the time until my Lady Friend arrives and we go over to the Seneca Lake State park for a family picnic. This is the first time she has been to my house so I have been frantically trying to clean the place up so she will not be too grossed out! She is one who, when you enter her house, has you take off your shoes... Hope I pass inspection!
Weather is hot here today (going up to 86°F) but down at the lake there is always a nice cool breeze coming from the cool water. We have rented a pavilion there so we should be able to stay safe, etc. I will be picking up some fried chicken from a highly recomended newish restaurant downtown to take and have sweet corn to cook and other items for everyone. This will be the first time my friend and my family have met. I have been introduced to most of her family already.
Stay safe out there!
I Google-Image Searched burning barbies, and to my horror there are actually a few YouTube videos of people burning Barbie Dolls.
I guess EVERYTHING is on the internet.
My oldest daughter loved her Barbies, my two other daughters hated them.
Track fiddlerand fire up that new Barbie
Don't you think that it might be considerate to ask Ken how he feels about this first?
Had fun with Judy for her birthday dinner last night. She changed her mind and wanted philly cheese steak subs instead of a Mexican dinner. Since El Loro is right down the street from us we have been going there quite frequently and a little burnt out.
I took her to the Northstar Tavern that has a large patio and is know for thier slow cooked meats that melt in your mouth
It had rained all day. It was perfect as right when we we're done with dinner a steady sunshower began. Judy loves rainbows and got quite a colorful one for her birthday. I stopped at Lunds and got her a birthday cake for later in the evening.
I envy you Dave! That Cottage on the River sounds like a great time. Crack a cold one and fire up that new Barbie and just relax enjoying the view. I'm sure you'll break that Grill in properly but is there enough room in that cabin freezer for all your meat cuts? Sounds like you and the wife are really going to enjoy yourself with some good tranquil R&R
That's the one Ed. My favorite Paul McCarthy song that starts a tear. That song Holds special meaning for me as well.
I see you like the sound of the Pipes too Charlie. The history that goes along with the bagpipes is interesting as you pointed some out. And I agree with you that there is nothing better than the sound of bagpipes played by a professional Pipe & Drum band. Not your statement but I am man enough to admit, bagpipes being played by an amateur sure does sound like cats fighting I would hate to be a Scottish parent with my teenager in the high school band practicing his instrument at home
A lot of people don't know the Uilleann Pipes was more of the Irish descent and has a softer sound to it. Most images of the instrument being played is held in the lap. The War Pipes or Highland Pipes are more of the Scottish descent. They can be heard for miles is why they are widely used in Saint Patrick's Day parades. "Manly Yes But I Like It Too"
Well, I made some more progress on my cabinet benchwork yesterday. The cheapest 3ft drawer slides I could find are $40-$50 a piece. Ain't gonna happen as there is 16 drawers. I am back to the drawing board as I'm gonna have to pull some kind of carpenter trick out of my hat.
Have a great day everyone
Good morning, everyone.
Congratulations, Ken! It shouldn't take long and you'll see a $0 balance on one of your monthly statements.
I have to go to the dentist this morning. Because we live in the middle of nowhere, we drive 55 miles to the dentist. I have to leave in a few minutes.
cudakenOnly sort of semi big deal to me is I have fianlly got my Captioal One card balances below $1,000.00. About a 2.5 years ago I was around $4900.00.
That is fantastic news!
When we got out of debt, it was like being released from prison.
Congratulations.
Eveing Diners
Flo, give the gang and I a please and Dirk a dog treat.
Manily wanted to stop by and let you folks know I am above dirt.
Have to have Dirk Pip at the Vet by 10:30 AM. Boy I am getting old, that seems early to me now?
Only sort of semi big deal to me is I have fianlly got my Captioal One card balances below $1,000.00. About a 2.5 years ago I was around $4900.00. I just keep chipping away at it.
Later, Ken and Dirk say's what's a Credit Card Daddy? Woof, Woof.
I hate Rust
SpaceMouse I don't understand why the kids want nothing of it.
My wife only likes 5% of the music that I like, but I like 100% of the music she likes, so we listen to her music.
Her I-tunes would only have 300 songs, mine has 20,000!
Good Evening,
I can't understand how anyone doesn't love the sound of a good pipe(bagpipe) and drum band. Nothing more rousing. Mind you the French in the Napoleonic wars weren't too fond of that sound as it meant Scottish soldiers. They called them the 'ladies from hell'. Very fierce fighters.
My brass Pacific has left Toronto and is 'in transit' so I hope to have it Friday or Monday. I'll be taking my BLI Pacific in the LHS to put on consignment. The proceeds will at least cover the re-motor and decoder installation and a little more hopefully.
Another exciting day of grocery pickups and delivering some to my MIL.
Seems like many of us have or had good stereo systems. I have an Arcam amp and Mirage M series speakers. When we did a reno of the living room, we put the speaker wire behind the new drywall so it looks neat but there is a lot of very expensive wire coiled up in the wall. The speakers are bi-wired so the speaker wires are in a cable that is about as thick as dryer cable. Paid $17 a foot for it over 20 years ago. If we move I might just cut the drywall to get the wire out and then get the drywall repaired.
We do watch a fair bit of TV but most is on the PVR so we can skip any commercials. We mostly watch Brit series that are on PBS and a few other channels. The new Endeavour series has started and we really enjoy it.
Well time for tea and tellie.