Mornin
I woke up to usually not the case. After that I was hungry this morning. I'll will take one of those "Big C" triple Burgers Mike Thanks!
Another gorgeous day in store for us today. 85° is almost too hot for this time of the year but who could complain about that?
I have my burger patties ready today. They ain't Triple C's but I think they will Grill up nicely on the shore of Bush Lake over the Kingsford
Make it a great day gentleman
TF
gmpullmanToday I'm contacting another dealer next county over. Can it be that there are NO John Deere garden tractors to be had?
My local dealer had three 2 weeks ago, all at the top end $3,600 and up. They looked on their computer and there was one used one somewhere in the system with 1000 hours on it. There is one bottom of the line at Home Depot.
I ended up buying a used cub cadet (30 hours) from a dealer, it was the only one they had except for those 0 turning radius mowers.
Both dealers said they had a hard time getting tractors.
Facebook Marketplace has more than Craigslist, but most are in horrible shape
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
SeeYou190It is not like Florida did not have enough monsters already. Panthers, Bears, Alligators, Rattlesnakes, etc. These pythons are just too much. As are the iguanas.
You can keep them there. I hate snakes! I have never liked them -- I'm not sure why.
Water Level RouteTheir "Big C" burger is triple patty slice of heaven.
That looks great. I am a burger lover. My wife complains that I could eat hamburgers every day and never get enough.
We have a 90° forecast today. Several years ago on this day we had snow flurries.
I really don't like Daylight Savings Time. I am walking in the complete dark now in the mornings.
Have a good day, everyone.
York1 John
I sure cannot understand how anyone could have a snake in a house with a baby.
My wife was so protective of our three babies, I am sure that she would never allow them within a mile of a large snake, much less have one in the house.
The contractor never showed up this week to install the window and door as promised. I left a message with their office as soon as I woke up this morning. Maybe I will hear back.
This is the last component of this project I need a General Contractor to do, the last permit, and the last inspection. Once this is done I can just shoot forward.
All my elation I felt earlier in the week about starting the layout in January has faded into discontent again.
I try to keep a positive attitude. So much has been done so far this year, and under bad circumstances, that I should be thankful.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Don Laughlin's Riverside Resort called again for the third time.
It would be so nice to have normal back. We want to go on our free trip we get every year twice a year. But I just can't see risking, rolling the dice to get on a plane to breath the same recycled air that everybody else is breathing to go gamble some more.
We always have a ball down there! But not this year At least we have our Bush Lake BBQ today though
I'm thinking of switching to T-Bones
Track fiddlerIt would be so nice to have normal back. We want to go on our free trip we get every year twice a year. But I just can't see risking, rolling the dice to get on a plane to breath the same recycled air that everybody else is breathing to go gamble some more.
I received an eMail the the Scale Rails of Southwest Florida train show for March of 2021 has been cancelled.
As far as I know, there was a train show in St. Petersburg last month, and another one for next month int he same area. Other than those I do not think there were any train shows in Florida this year.
I am not going to the one next month. So far we have been completely crud free, and I want to keep it that way.
SeeYou190 So far we have been completely crud free, and I want to keep it that way. -Kevin
So far we have been completely crud free, and I want to keep it that way.
Yep!
I don't know whether to say fortunately or unfortunately but that's the way we keep things too
SeeYou190 I received an eMail the the Scale Rails of Southwest Florida train show for March of 2021 has been cancelled. As far as I know, there was a train show in St. Petersburg last month, and another one for next month int he same area. Other than those I do not think there were any train shows in Florida this year. I am not going to the one next month. So far we have been completely crud free, and I want to keep it that way. -Kevin
Speaking of monsters in Florida, it looks like Tom Brady showed his age or the number of times his brain has bounced against his skull last night.
Richard
RideOnRoadSpeaking of monsters in Florida, it looks like Tom Brady showed his age...
I had to Google Tom Brady. Never heard of him I thought he was from the Brady Bunch TV show?
Guess I've got to get out more often
Cheers, Ed
RideOnRoadIt looks like Tom Brady showed his age or the number of times his brain has bounced against his skull last night.
I don't know anybody that was happy about Tampa Bay spending all that money to get two has-beens on the roster.
Meanwhile —
Back in Petoskey:
Petoskey_depot_1908 by Edmund, on Flickr
Lots of great stuff to see in this 1908 photo, be sure to enlarge the view.
See anything unusual about the depot itself?
Wouldn't you love to eavesdrop on some of the conversations going on at the platform?
Hi Ed,
Interesting video of winter life on the Mackinac Island! Thanks.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Here is a website with a comprehensive history of railroading in Michigan for those who might be interested:
http://www.michiganrailroads.com/railroad-history
Here is another site which covers modern day railroading in Michigan:
http://www.michiganrailroads.com/today-s-railroads
Cheers!!
Some of Michigan's train stations:
Durand, MI:
One end of the Durand station:
Niles, MI:
Detroit's Michigan Central Station:
This is the state that the station was in in 2018. Since then, the Ford Motor Company has purchased the building and plans to have it restored by 2022. The main concourse will be open to the public with shops and restaurants available. Ford and some of its suppliers will have development offices above that, and the top floors will become residential. Ford is maintaining four tracks adjacent to the station in the hopes that Amtrack will resume commuter service to the area.
Port Huron (lind of looks like it is boarded up):
Something on a smaller scale:
Battle Creek:
Charity Island:
Lapeer:
Cement City. Doesn't that sound like a romantic destination?!?
Of course there are tons more stations.
I came across a few photos where the stations had been abandonded with no hope of recovery, but I decided to not post those. Too depressing.
Old railroad stations are far more appealing to me than old quarterbacks.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
This is the depot in Chelsea, Michigan. I photographed it when I was in Michigan this past July.
Eveing Diners
Flo, give the gang and I a please and Dirk and Robbie a dog treat.
Sort of a good day?
Good Old heating and air guy called before the new call too say they where on the way. Canaclled the new company and cleaning cost was only $70.00. Other company would have cost $70.00 just to show up, which is fair, but total cost of $70.00 is better.
Dirk Pip Vet visit was $198.00 and got him a new allergie Med. His feet itch and he has chewed off part of a pad on his right front paw again! Med was $62.50 but if it keeps him from chew on his feet, it is worth it.
I did not another dog, but I am gland I meet him!
Later, Ken and Dirk says Woof, Woof!
I hate Rust
I am hearing something I have not heard in ages on a Friday night! The marching band at North Fort Myers High School is performing a half time show. My house is only about a half mile from the school, so I can usually here it pretty well.
All restrictions have been lifted on High School sports events here in Florida, so I guess Friday Night Lights are back.
gmpullmanSee anything unusual about the depot itself?
Ed, I'm not very good at this. What is unusual about the depot?
I noticed that all of the eavestrough on the track side of the platform shelter has either been pretty much squashed flat or ripped off, and the downspouts are missing although the standpipes for them are still in place. Maybe the shelter is a bit too close to the tracks?
Nope. I guess like John, I am also not very good at this.
hon30critterI noticed that all of the eavestrough on the track side of the platform shelter has either been pretty much squashed flat or ripped off, and the downspouts are missing although the standpipes for them are still in place.
Exactly what I noticed, too, Dave
All I can figure is that a shifted load or some other "outsized" passing train crumpled the gutters and eaves of the platform shed. Somebody had some explaining to do.
I'll post some close-ups later this morning.
SeeYou190This is the depot in Chelsea, Michigan.
I have a neat photo of the old Glazier Stove Works in Chelsea, that I'll post in a day or so.
Regards, Ed
gmpullmanExactly what I noticed, too, Dave
Oh, oh, oh, do I get a prize!!
I always enjoy your posts Ed! You are a great contributor to the forums!
gmpullmanWouldn't you love to eavesdrop on some of the conversations going on at the platform?
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Bear! Apps!
Petoskey_depot_eaves by Edmund, on Flickr
Crunched eaves! Missing downspouts?
Prize? How about a virtual martini
Well, Top of 'da page Is it still warm enough to enjoy a hot fudge sundae — on Saturday? Make mine a tin roof!
hot-tin-roof-sundaes by Edmund, on Flickr
Good morning, everybody ...
I'll have cider and a donut, please.
Ed .... Thanks for the offer of a sundae. It looks good, but not for breakfast.
The big Michgan Central Depot in Detroit was basically abandoned, and has been a huge eyesore for many years. However, I did hear investors may be rebuiling it for another purpose.
Another attractive depot in Michigan is in Kalamazoo. I was living in Kalamazoo on Amtrak's first day of operation. The city had a ceremony for the first Amtrak train. I sa it. The mayor gave a gold key to the city to the engineer. If I recall correctly, it was a PRR E7 passenger cars from various railroads including a yellow UP car.
Kalamazoo is on the former Michigan Central line from Detroit to Chicago. It is the next city west of Battle Creek.
Below is a photo of Kalamazoo depot with an Amtrak train.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Is there a zoo in kalamyzoo? If not there is no point in stopping there!
ROAR
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
BroadwayLion Is there a zoo in kalamyzoo? If not there is no point in stopping there! ROAR
From Kalamazoo to Timbuktoo, to Timbuktoo and back,
A long long way, a long long way, a long way down the track.
I loved that book when I was a little kid.
Good morning. We're headed out for a ride to see the fall colors.