TF - Thank you for caring. Kidney stone surgery need not be invasive; I had a stone in Nov. 2017 that would not pass; it got infected and started a shut down of my kidney, so I had a procedure that put a laser up the pipe, so to speak, and zapped the offending stone. While not the most pleasant of experiences; the pain was intense at the onset.
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Love those ore cars.
Thanks Mr B.
As others have mentioned about the slow mail service, I had been waiting for these ore cars for 6 weeks.
I was about 60% done with the foam construction of a removable mountain range on the left side of my layout. That will connect an oblong horseshoe mining operation to the mountain range on the other side of the layout.
Not having these ore cars postponed finishing up the left Mountain because I need to know the spacing of the first and fifth car of the eighth. I need this for placement of the 2 loading tipples in gulches. Finally I can resume my construction.
The pet dying false alarms sound a little aggravating over there. Sometimes worrying too much isn't good for anyone. I even find myself guilty of it sometimes. Especially in light of everything going on in the world these days!
I find working on the layout reduces it.
P.S. Just tried to post and got message (Forbidden 403)
I had to erase a bunch of the quote and symbols to get the post to work and the quote turned out like this. If this continues I may not be posting for a while.
TF
Good morning everybody ..... I'll have coffee and a donut, please.
I know USPS does misroute packages from time to time. However, most of the time, they provide good service.
Not much new to report here.
Happy Model Railroading.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Ed: I am sorry for your frustration with the Postal Service. I am currently waiting on an Amazon order that was sent USPS. It left New York, then went to Canada for eight days. The package is supposedly out for delivery right now and I should have it today.
It is just a brass hose fitting.
Hopefully you get your RDC issue resolved.
I seem to have encountered the "403 Forbidden" glitch myself this morning. It only seems to effect certain threads.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Ah well. If there are no naked women I guess I shall post my news.
It is raining. It is cold.
I have got to post some items. (Heaven knows when they will be delivered as our Postal Service is useless)
On a bright side. I can get more modeling done for the competition.
We had an Italian meal (I cooked) yesterday. Today I shall cook a meal called 'Prince Harry's Pie' with vegetables etc.
Thoughts and Peace to all that require.
Stay Safe
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Try to insert a photo or video and keep getting 403 FORBIDDEN
I've been getting a bunch of those when I try to reply or edit a post.
I gave up.
Dave, I tried to make a claim for the missing package and wound up more frustrated than ever. USPS wanted proof that I mailed it. They wanted a picture of the label! The —— LABEL is in Australia (still on the package, I hope) ! Maybe one of the folks there can take a snap and mail it back to me.
They wanted the original purchase receipt for the RDC, too! OR I could take the RDC to a certified appraiser and send a notorized appraisal!
I went to my P.O. Friday and showed them the tracking print out and the clerk told me that's not the right tracking number!
Well, I asked, just HOW did I track the package then?
They told me to wait by the blue door over there and a supervisor will be out to help you. I left 25 minutes later, had an appointment.
Arrugh.
Regards, Ed
hon30critterTry leaving out the naked women!!!
Awwww, that wus the best bit!!!
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
I had a little presentation sorted for tonight but don't seem to be able to post it!!! Try to insert a photo or video and keep getting 403 FORBIDDEN
Hi Bear!
Try leaving out the naked women!!!
Seriously, we eagerly await your presentation. Your posts are always great!
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
hon30critterI'm glad it was a non-event!
Me too! There are only three weeks left in Hurricane Season 2020, and I want it to end quietly.
SeeYou190I am believing I was over-cautious. It is almost 2:00 AM and all we have had is a gentle breeze and light rain. This has been 100% a non-event.
Hi Kevin,
I'm glad it was a non-event! It can be frustrating when the weather predictors say that we are in for a rough ride and then nothing happens, but imagine the outcry if they said nothing and we got destroyed.
Our weather in southern Ontario has been breaking records! It has been warm and sunny since last Friday and the trend is expected to last through the week. Suits me fine! Last year at this time we had about 8 inches of snow! Our snow removal contract didn't kick in until the 15th so we had to pay extra to have the driveway cleared.
Cheers everybody!!
Well, the storm passed way South of us, and all is well. The sky cleared up this afternoon, and there was no damage to anything that I can see.
The news still says it might turn 180 and come back at us, but the predictions are quite varied right now and nothing can even be considered probable.
Eveing Diners
Flo, give the gang and I a please and Dirk and Robbie a dog treat.
Charlie I dream about my first American Eskimo Muff all the time. She went every where with me, dates, work and car shows. She was the only dog I would let walk with out a lead.
Was thinking about Sparkie the 3rd Eskimo tonight on the way home. I drive by the Vet we use tonight. They still have there lights on and 2 people where walking to there car with out a pet. Made me wounder if another pet went to Rainbow Bridge.
My reward for being a Vet from the company? I HAVE TO WORK WITH JERRY THE FOR 9 HOURS! I have this coming Saturday off so it was going to a Jerry Free Week! Not Now!
Best part of today was sitting outside with Dirk sipping a few beers after work.
Later Ken and Dirk say's "Me's Bite Jerry, Woof, Woof!"
I hate Rust
Love those ore cars. Truly classic.
The GF is afraid our young cat is dying. I'm more suspicious that she's passing hypochondria on to the cat. She had some eye infection, but the drops are clearing it up. I think the vet is overreacting about a disease she really shows no signs of and there's no test for.
The cat is going to get to eat too much for a few months. Frankly, I think she's fine. The GF pulled this same nonsense with the dog dying a couple of years ago. The dog is still here.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Post Hog!
A bit quiet in these parts of New Zealand this evening
The heck with waiting until tomorrow morning. I really like these ore cars. The artificial light in the room does not give them Justice. I had to wait for these for a long time as the man selling them custom paints them per order. I paid the price and upgraded to steel wheels
He did a great job on them. I think I picked out some really good old school ore cars. Simple, rusty, sooted boxes on wheels. How could one improve on that?
Earlier this evening I cranked up Rush, By-Tor and the Snowdog to welcome Winter
That band is Canadian you know Eh!
Good evening
That's OK Charlie. The weather's got to come from somewhere and it was going to be winter sooner or later anyway Keeping my fingers crossed for Robbie that he will be okay
I'm always thankful for our Vets and our People of Service. I always do thank them when I see them. Those that died for our country shall not be forgotten
My custom painted mining car set came from eBay this evening. I really like them, he did a great job. Maybe I can take a picture to post in the morning.
Good Morning,
TF, sorry about the weather we are sending. We won't get above freezing today abd the rest of the week. There is a nasty NW wind to boot.
We took Robbie to get another ultrasound this morning to see if that lump on his liver has changed . We won't get the results for several days, end of week probably as everything shuts here for Remembrance Dat on the 11th.
I hope that film 'They shall not be forgottten' is run. If not I'll try to see it on the pay per view. I had 2 great uncles in WW1, one made it home, the other didn't. I have the newspaper announcement about the uncle killed.
I dreamt about my first dog last night. I got him in Oct. 1974 so maybe it is the time of year. He was 3 years old so sort of a rescue but I did get him from the breeder. He bonded to me the first day. He was the healthiest dog I've ever owned and only after a heart attack at age 12 did he go to the vet. Even then half his heart kept working but he was fading fast so after a couple of weeks I had to send him over the rainbow bridge. His name was Nazareth, a good name foe an Afghan Hound.
Train running wiuld be a good plan today.
CN Charlie
Good morning
Thanks for the kind words, thaughts of concern and the Bear hug the other day.
Jim was kept over night and sent home with some kind of inducement medication and heavy pain meds. If he can't pass the stones he will have to have surgury.
Glad your doing better Garry. Hope your cough gets better soon.
Good to hear you escaped the hurricane only being a mild one Kevin. I don't think it's overcautious putting the shutters on. A bunch of broken windows would be a big pain in the butt.
When it rains it pours. My brother-in-law known as Uncle Butchie and our friend Lori were coming back from the cabin yesterday. A 10-point buck went flying into their windshield caving it in and luckily Flew Over the car. The car was totaled and the police said there has been a lot of these deer accidents. The hunter's are out so the deer are Running Scared. It's a good thing they were both wearing their sunglasses. Butchie and Lori are still picking glass out of their skin but lucky to be alive.
I have the day off with Judy today. We are going to try to enjoy the tail end of the nice weather before it starts turning stormy this afternoon. High of 36° tomorrow and a chance of rain turning to snow. Winter is coming!
Have a great day everyone
NorthBritKevin. As the Bear says 'Better safe than sorry.'
I am definitely over-safe for this part of the storm. We are having very heavy rains right now and the entire back yard is flooded.
However, there is no wind. Those wind-gusts of over 50 miles per hour never came... thank goodness.
The Bear. My pleasure. It is the same here with the historians and newspeople. They only mention certain battles. The remainder are forgotten. (Not here)
Kevin. As the Bear says 'Better safe than sorry.'
Good morning all. The snowfall has turned to rain. A wet day ahead.
Monday is 'delivery day' with groceries and other items. Hopefully some post.
Our thoughts and wishes to all who need them.
Stay safe.
SeeYou190I am believing I was over-cautious
hon30critterHopefully in the morning you will discover that you were overly cautious. Otherwise, your neighbours will be kicking their own butts!
I am believing I was over-cautious. It is almost 2:00 AM and all we have had is a gentle breeze and light rain. This has been 100% a non-event.
Also, my hurricane screens only go onto 5 windows, and they are very easy to install and remove. Most of my neigghbost have the corrugated accordian shutters that take all day to install. It is a no-brainer for me to secure the house.
What the heck... let's all have a Hurricane!
SeeYou190No one else on my street put up their hurricane shutters. Maybe I am over-cautious.
Hopefully in the morning you will discover that you were overly cautious. Otherwise, your neighbours will be kicking their own butts!
We are blessed here in southern Ontario in that we have very few serious weather events. I hope that the powers that be will be intelligent enough to do the things that will keep our climate that way. I can't imagine having to go through what thousands of Americans have suffered as a result of climate change. My heart goes out to them.
It looks like a feeder band from Tropical Storm Eta will pass over my house overnight. Hopefully that will be the worst of it.
No one else on my street put up their hurricane shutters. Maybe I am over-cautious.
Good Evening,
A very unusual day here weatherwise. It was 65F, cloudy, humid and no wind. Spent some time outside with Robbie.
Dave, Beef Wellington sure sounds good. Last time I had some was a few years ago. I think it had fois grois in it.
I did butter chicken burgers tonight with peach chutney. They were really good.
Gee Dave, you certainly got my mouth watering with the mention of Beef Wellingtons!
The recipe from Cooks' Illustrated is for one single large roast but I much prefer the idea of doing single portions like your picture shows. For one thing, I can get more pastry!!! Another thing is that I can sear Dianne's portion so it is much more well done than what most people would like. Don't ever serve Dianne pink beef! Also, our DIL Kaitlin hates mushrooms so I can leave the mushroom pate out of hers. Her loss!
I bought a bottle of Madiera a couple of weeks ago for the mushroom pate part of the recipe. All we have to do is choose an occassion, but with Covid, get togethers are rare.
Fish dinner, please.
Thank you all for the kind words.
Didn't get down to the train room today. Needed to rest, but tomorrow is a new day.
I'll be in the corner booth by the wood stove. Have a great evening all. Healing thoughts to those in need.
Cheers! Rob
Heartland Division CB&Q. I hope the storm does not affect you to much. Some of us had thought about goring to Destin, FL in the middle of the week, but that ay not be a good plan.
Yep, this is not a good week to be in Florida.
They are predicting that after the storm moves into the Gulf Of Mexico, it will hook back to the East and hit Florida's West Coast again. The forecasts for what it does after Wednesday do not agree much, so we are just being told to be prepared and stand by.
The hurricane screens are up on the future train room windows, all the other new windows are Category 5 rated, so no preparation there.
The big front window will only be a problem if the storm comes back and we end up on the South side of the rotation.
Good morning ...... I'm improving, but the cough will be with me for a while.
Rob .... Condolences for loss of your sister. Prayers for you and your health.
Kevin .... I hope the storm does not affect you to much. Some of us had thought about goring to Destin, FL in the middle of the week, but that ay not be a good plan.
Bear...... I, too, like beef wellingtons . Yummy.
Dave ..... Your kidney stone experience sounds awful .
Brent .... I like the RDC's and the puppies.
David.... The virtual railway show sounds fun.
Everybody ..... Have a good day.
The news is predicting that we will have sustained 40-60 mile per hour winds for 36 hours with gusts up to 75 miles per hour tonight and Monday morning. The storm track suggests these winds will be coming from the East.
We are ready. The wind direction gives us a high likelihood of losing power because of where my backyard neighbor's Mimosa Tree is close to the transformer.
I would be more comfortable if the new impact resistant patio door was installed. It is not doing any good in the garage.