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Two posts in a row by Robert Petrick?
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Whenever I travel down south I swear sweet tea is the only thing I drink. I love it. One of my grandmas was from Oklahoma and was how I was introduced to sweet tea. God that sounds good right now.
Mike
SeeYou190 ROBERT PETRICK I don't know if sweet tea is the Number 1 thing I miss most about the South, but it is certainly in the Top 5. (I think fried chicken might be No 1.) One of my favorite things to do when I am traveling Up North, is to eat in a "Southern Style Cooking" restaurant to see what they have. It is usually OK, but nothing really matches what you can find in Alabama, Georgia, or the Carolinas. We have lost most of our "real" down-home southern restaurants in this part of Florida. There was a place in LaBelle, Florida called Flora & Ella's that had been there 60+ years. It has been gone for more than a decade now. That was some good eating! We still have Michelbob's in Naples, but that is all I know of within reasonable driving distance. -Kevin
ROBERT PETRICK I don't know if sweet tea is the Number 1 thing I miss most about the South, but it is certainly in the Top 5. (I think fried chicken might be No 1.)
One of my favorite things to do when I am traveling Up North, is to eat in a "Southern Style Cooking" restaurant to see what they have.
It is usually OK, but nothing really matches what you can find in Alabama, Georgia, or the Carolinas.
We have lost most of our "real" down-home southern restaurants in this part of Florida.
There was a place in LaBelle, Florida called Flora & Ella's that had been there 60+ years. It has been gone for more than a decade now. That was some good eating!
We still have Michelbob's in Naples, but that is all I know of within reasonable driving distance.
-Kevin
There is only one place in Wyoming to get chicken that is minimally passable: Dash Inn in Buffalo. There is a pretty significant mountain range between here and there, and the pass is closed in winter, but it is worth driving the long way around.
Robert
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I've been drinking black coffee since I was about 14. I distinctly remember the first time I did was to impress Christine (the cute blonde with freckles on her nose who lived down the street). Really.
I don't know if this will get moderated, but one of my nephews calls Brussels sprouts 'monkey balls'.
I prefer grapefruit juice to orange.
Beer? Meh . . . I can take it or leave it.
ROBERT PETRICKI don't know if sweet tea is the Number 1 thing I miss most about the South, but it is certainly in the Top 5. (I think fried chicken might be No 1.)
Living the dream.
SeeYou190Now... Sweet Tea... Yuck. I used to drink the stuff by the gallon.
My wife, coming from New Orleans, is a sweet-tea-alholic. When we moved north, she could not find true sweet tea, and she usually mixed about 400 sugar packets into a glass of tea.
Even though I lived in the south, I never drank tea or coffee with sugar. But then, I also drank coffee with chicory without the sugar or milk. Today, I can't stomach the stuff.
York1 John
ROBERT PETRICKJanie, please bring me a tall glass of sweet ice tea, and please don't tell me that there's sugar on the table. And maybe you should bring my friend Kevin one as well. I think he might need an intervention of some sort.
Several years ago I went through a taste-transformation of unknown cause.
I started to dislike sweets, and bitter foods became desireable.
I stopped drinking sweet tea and sodas. I switched to black coffee. Beer became delicious. I also began eating brussel sprouts and grapefruit.
I stopped eating ice cream, cookies, and candy.
This was not an intentional change, just how things went.
Now... Sweet Tea... Yuck.
I used to drink the stuff by the gallon.
Heartland Division CB&QJohn York 1 ..... I just read the article you linked and I read your post. I'm wondering about that. If lumber mills are closed, that affects supply not demand.
I think what they're saying is that the mills and construction both slowed. But, the low interest rates caused construction demand to ramp up more than expected, and the mills were not able to up production supply that quickly.
Before I get into trouble with this, I'm talking about U.S. lumber, which includes Southern Yellow Pine for a lot of our pressure-treated uses.
There are other reasons why imported lumber prices have risen.
SeeYou190 I am drinking unsweetened iced tea this evening. I know that is not to everyone's taste, but please feel free to join me. -Kevin
I am drinking unsweetened iced tea this evening. I know that is not to everyone's taste, but please feel free to join me.
Are you kidding me!?
I don't know if sweet tea is the Number 1 thing I miss most about the South, but it is certainly in the Top 5. (I think fried chicken might be No 1.)
Janie, please bring me a tall glass of sweet ice tea, and please don't tell me that there's sugar on the table. And maybe you should bring my friend Kevin one as well. I think he might need an intervention of some sort.
Good morning ...
John York 1 ..... I just read the article you linked and I read your post. I'm wondering about that. If lumber mills are closed, that affects supply not demand.
I do need some 2x4's for a little project. So, I guess I'm stuck paying a high price.
Regarding model trains, I'm nearly done making two more stock cars. Also, have new decoders installed in my Intermountain GN F7's.
Everybody: ...... Have a good day.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
SeeYou190 I brought back a good sized load from Home Depot today, and went into sticker shock! I went back and checked old receipts just to be sure. 30" Prehung door... today $148.00, 12/SEP/2020: $129.00 8 foot 2 by 4 stud... today $6.29, 18/SEP/2020: $4.09 3" Seam Tape... today: $8.79, 01/OCT/2020: $6.59 3/8" Trash Plywood... today: $26.89, 03/SEP/2020: $16.49 1 pound 10d Nails... today: $6.87, 09/SEP/2020: $5.27 What is going on with prices? Is this happening elsewhere? TOP OF THE PAGE! I am drinking unsweetened iced tea this evening. I know that is not to everyone's taste, but please feel free to join me. -Kevin
I brought back a good sized load from Home Depot today, and went into sticker shock!
I went back and checked old receipts just to be sure.
30" Prehung door... today $148.00, 12/SEP/2020: $129.00
8 foot 2 by 4 stud... today $6.29, 18/SEP/2020: $4.09
3" Seam Tape... today: $8.79, 01/OCT/2020: $6.59
3/8" Trash Plywood... today: $26.89, 03/SEP/2020: $16.49
1 pound 10d Nails... today: $6.87, 09/SEP/2020: $5.27
What is going on with prices? Is this happening elsewhere?
Hurricane prep related? Low supply there because supply is high elsewhere.
Haven't chaecked the prices that closely here in GA.
As others have said, it's probably a temporary imbalance related to some macro thing that will adjust.
- Douglas
Good morning, everyone. Our Indian Summer is continuing to at least next week, when it looks like temperatures will drop a little.
This weather is great for physical activity. The trail continues to be a great place to put on walking-running miles each day, without bundling up with coats and gloves.
After our family vacations, it's always an adjustment back to our normal. It was nice living with all the hubbub of kids, grandkids, and dogs, all existing in the same house. Lots of fun -- but also tiring. Plans are in the works for some major trips for us and our daughters' families; it's a good thing deposits are refundable.
Hope everyone has a good day.
My comment about lumber prices was meant to be about lumber that is harvested, milled, and sold in the U.S. I know there are other reasons for the price increases when talking about lumber crossing the border with other countries. Sorry.
Post deleted.
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."
Pressure treated two by fours are nearly non-existant down here. It is like trying to find toilet paper was last June.
I am glad I do not need any!
York12. Construction came back during the summer much stronger than expected, with fewer mills operating. The demand caused prices to rise quickly.
I needed some treated timber and lumber this summer and Mother Hubbard's cupboard was bare! Yes, supply & demand.
Regards, Ed
Lumber prices are up all over.
The main reason:
1. Construction and lumber mills shut down earlier this year due to the virus, reducing the demand for lumber.
2. Construction came back during the summer much stronger than expected, with fewer mills operating. The demand caused prices to rise quickly.
There are a lot of sites that explain what happened. Here is one:
https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/realestate/lumber-prices-continue-to-soar-due-to-covid-19-building-boom/ar-BB17VEYJ
gmpullmanThe Sterilite drawers are made in USA but, as the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats.
Everything I bought today was USA made as well.
I did not buy any drywall, but it has gone up about $5.00 a sheet since I last bought some five weeks ago. Also USA made. I am going to need a lot more, not looking forward to that purchase.
I do not need any additional, but the USA made Johnson model 1500 pocket door frame went from $99.00 to $129.00 in the past three weeks.
That rising tide better back off!
SeeYou190What is going on with prices? Is this happening elsewhere?
Sure is! While cleaning up the train room a few days ago, I decided I needed a few more Sterilite brand drawer sets. I bought the first set of four in March this year at $32. Just ordered another set yesterday at $47.63 (another big-box retailer wanted $67!).
My gut feeling is the general rise in prices can be traced, primarily, to the added tariffs* along with a degree of economic uncertainty in today's market.
Thanks for the tea! That hit the spot
*The Sterilite drawers are made in USA but, as the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats.
LastspikemikeDid you check the plumbing code for your area before deciding to use this unorthodox repair? By chance?
Nope! What do you think they will do if they find out?!?
Lastspikemikeunorthodox repair
So using silicone is unorthodox eh?!? There must be a lot of unorthodox people out there!
LastspikemikeYou've been lucky so far to have no leaks (that you know about.)
I wouldn't call it luck. I cleaned the floor tiles and the bottom of the toilet thoroughly, installed a new wax gasket which I had warmed up thoroughly to make it malleable so it wouldn't crack, and we didn't use the toilet for several days to allow the silicone to set.
As for any water that might be leaking down beside the flange and under the floor, that amount would be negligable, if any, because there were no gaps between the concrete and the flange, there were no cracks in the concrete before the tiles were laid and there are no cracks in the grout to suggest that the floor has moved since then.
The toilet doesn't move. There has been no leakage, nor has there been any discolouration of the tiles or the grout, nor are there any lingering odours. The repair was made 18 years ago!
I suppose that you are still going to tell me that I am wrong.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Good late afternoon from the West Coast where it was a warm sunny day.
Had some good friends over today and sat apart in the sunshine outback, it was a good visit and with our socializing diminished it was great to get together. They were both bigshots in the movie industry and always have great stories to tell.
Garry, thanks for the info on the fall of the Milwaukee, that was interesting. Even though I was a blue-collar guy I always like to read a lot about business and finance and what makes the world go round.
Ed, we had to have a new cable pulled through to the house as the old one was corroded. We also have fibre optics pulled to the house but have not hooked up yet as the old cable company keeps lowering the price so much, and it works as good as we need it so that is where we are on that.
I had the power to the house increased from 100 amp to 200 amp. The power company set their truck up over in the neighbours' yard to pull that baby through the pipe. Big trucks a few guys and it didn't cost me a dime. Still can't figure that one out.
I liked the then and now pic. I like the picket fence and think that would be a nice feature on a MRR that we don't see too often.
Henry, you mentioned braces. I remember taking a hockey stick to the front chiclets when I was about 12. It was before dental plans and it was the last thing my parents needed on their plate as an expense, I feel bad about it to this day. I needed repairs and braces.
Kevin, the bathroom looks good. I got the shower doors installed, those suckers were heavy. The start of your RR could also be the sod turning.
Happy Birthday to Tin Can, 62 EH? Well,I am an old 63 so enjoy your youth.
Had popcorn with lots of butter last night and then some cheesecake so I am no energy and on the pain train today. Can't be behaved all the time, but as a hangover will do, it smartens you up for a while. I did do a full workout but it took a long time to get through it.
Might have to turn on the heat tomorrow.
It's that time of year.
The Holloween thread should be coming soon.
Happy Birthday, tin can!
At 62, you're still a young man.
Enjoy the day and whatever you decide to get yourself.
Hi Ken!
I browse the Diner just about every day. Don't have a lot to add on most days. Glad you are enjoying that GP7, it was my pleasure.
A HUGE chocolate cake with coconut pecan icing and 62 candles was just delivered to my table; with a couple of gallons of Blue Bell vanilla bean ice cream; cake and ice cream for everyone.
I am debating what to order for my own birthday present; last year it was a Santa Fe bluebonnet F7A with DCC and sound. This year it might be a new DCC throttle; haven't decided if it is going to be the new TCS wifi that has the glowing review in this months MR; or the newest duplex throttle from Digitrax. Either way, I win!
moelarrycurly4 SeeYou190 YES! I am still seriously hopeful for a start on the layout of January 2021. I don't know what the opposite of a Golden Spike is called, but I am hopefully only 12-14 weeks away from that ceremony. Groundbreaking...
SeeYou190 YES! I am still seriously hopeful for a start on the layout of January 2021. I don't know what the opposite of a Golden Spike is called, but I am hopefully only 12-14 weeks away from that ceremony.
YES!
I am still seriously hopeful for a start on the layout of January 2021. I don't know what the opposite of a Golden Spike is called, but I am hopefully only 12-14 weeks away from that ceremony.
Groundbreaking...
Earth-shattering is more of the word!
Am I getting this straight!
Kevin is almost done with all his Home Remodeling and he's going to start his HO layout soon?
Well this is ground breaking news than, isn't it?
I'm buying everyone a round of whatever you want to drink and a Juicy Lucy with extra cheese of your choice in between and two of them for Kevin And two cocktails too
Doughless FWIW relative to Van Halen's tongue cancer, Eddie Van Halen said that the picks he used and put in his mouth were made of brass and copper. Didn't know that he was also a metalurgist. But he thought there was something to it.
FWIW relative to Van Halen's tongue cancer, Eddie Van Halen said that the picks he used and put in his mouth were made of brass and copper.
Didn't know that he was also a metalurgist. But he thought there was something to it.
He also thought his recording studio caused it...
DoughlessI don't know a lot about southern Georgia
GNATS! That is all there is to know.
DoughlessThe trees are pretty and impressive, but it can sometimes gives me a sense of claustrophobia when I can't see farther than 100 feet around me .
When I went out West in 2019, that was the first time I was ever away from trees, and I could actually see TRAINS! In Florida and Georgia all you can see is a locomotive, and then the train cars 3 or 4 at a time because of all the trees.
Out West I could see a 100 car freight train from end to end all at once. It was amazing.
moelarrycurly4Groundbreaking...
I was hoping for a more railroady term like "Shiney Spike" or "Brown Crosstie", or something like that.
Maybe Graoundbreaking will be what it is.
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