Track fiddler I don't know how minnesotans forgot how to drive on the snow and the ice but every year they always do
That's a shocker. We expected that in Maryland. Pennsylvania did a far better job than Maryland the year we had two 30 inch snows a week apart. A friend of mine was badly injured by a teenager doing donuts in the middle of the road.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
howmusI was told by a nurse that it is about 10 times worse than the pain of childbirth! She has had both.
My wife has had both, and she said your nurse is a liar!
-Kevin
Living the dream.
You have no idea Henry!
Every year it's the same thing, the same people that drive on our streets and highways here every year. They don't have a clue, it's pathetic!
I can understand someone up on vacation from Florida or California (No change that to business trip, why would anybody take a vacation here during the winter) Every year up here, it's always the same
It's actually the young kids that did go into the parking lots where it was safe to whip donuts and learn how to come out of a slide that drive well up here
TF
It took me a while to accept this. When I was a kid, people just drove slower. Life went on. Maybe you didn't go shopping or maybe school was closed, but life went on.Now there is so much traffic in many places that people can't get anywhere and everything closes. An accident on an interstate with 2 lanes going N and S or E and W shuts the entire road down for hours.
Yep
I have a rule
When it snows I take a snow day. I don't want to deal with the other people on the roads
If I know it's going to snow the next day. I go to the grocery store immediately and get peanuts, ice cream, a loaf of bread and some lunch meat or anything else I think l'll need the next day. I know I ain't going anywhere tomorrow because I don't want to risk my deductible and the time hung up in the body shop
If you do end up in the body shop in the winter time. It's cold outside. They can't park your car outside in between dry time. They move your car or truck somewhere else in the shop and finish the cars ahead of you. It takes twice as long to get your car done in the winter
I have three collision repairs I self did on my truck. I pocketed the money and waited until spring to do them. They ain't as good as the body work I did on my Mustang in my younger days and not the quality of modeling I do on my model railroad
I just find it easier to stay home and take a snow day now. That's Inner City. Rural would be different
Track fiddlerI have a rule When it snows I take a snow day. I don't want to deal with the other people on the roads
I have the same rule, but so far I have never taken a snow day.
Kevin down there in the start of your Winter Paradise for the Winter. 65 to 80 degrees all winter with no humidity.
Actually I'm happy for you bud but do not envy your Summers
I actually prefer the cold over hot and humid but by all means enjoy your winter as I will too
These Canadian friends know what I'm talking about up here don't they, ...Eh!
We put on our Carhartts and man up to the cold, maybe go play Hockey when it's 20° below outside and enjoy the day Eh!
That's just what you do up here being a man of the North. Or is that a man of the Norse?
gmpullmanDave, 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.
Hi Ed,
Wow, what a run around, and I don't mean in a train sense!
I guess all we can do is hope that someone in Australia decides to do the right thing and send it along. Thanks for your efforts.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
hon30critterI guess all we can do is hope that someone in Australia decides to do the right thing and send it along. Thanks for your efforts.
My Amazon brass fitting that was in Canada finally showed up today!
There is still hope.
Lost ya didn't I Kev?
They are predicting record lows this winter and record snowfalls as well
That's our hurricane up here
Not a problem up here until your heat don't work or your water lines freeze, we're always hanging on for the ride when you live out of the city
I bet no one stockpiles any firewood down there in Florida. It's a good idea up here and sometimes a matter of survival
When living rural up north it's a staple and can be a matter of life or death.
People that have never lived up in the greater urban areas of the Midwest or Canada have never thought about that sort of thing
Relax I am safe from the city of Bloomington but I did live in areas that were that sort of thing that could change on a dime to be a test of survival in a heavy blizzard
Kidding Kevin
Just trying to make the Forum a little more interesting on a Tuesday night.
We ain't all that rough and tough up here in Minnesota and neither are they in Canada either!
There was a time our heat went out and another time our water lines froze. I just expanded the story a little bit to make it a bit more interesting
I do know those that live in the extreme Wilderness though. They are prepared and plan ahead
I could tell you stories of the people that I know in the extreme wilderness as I did live once but I will save that for another time
Keep in mind the winter isn't going to be too long
I will be hiking back to Beast Lake with my brother in the spring as soon as ice is out
For one thing I need to go fishing where the fishing is good and no one fishes there. That's how I like to fish now
For another thing why not go fishing back to an interior lake no one goes to.
If the stories of a beast that comes out at night is really real from the hikers that have been back there. On top of that my brother's friend Mike McMann said do not go back there
This is us! My brother and I are itching to take this camping trip in the spring. It don't even matter if the opening of fishing is on as long as the ice is out. This lake is so extreme back wilderness! There ain't no DNR guy back there
My Bro is more into this trip than I am but I'm all with him all the way. I love my young buck Bro and I'm with him on this one
Can't wait until spring
Track fiddlerI bet no one stockpiles any firewood down there in Florida. It's a good idea up here and sometimes a matter of survival
You might be surprised at how many houses have wood burning fireplaces. Lowes, Home Depot, Tractor Supply, Rural King, and even some grocery stores all sell firewood.
I would never have one. There are really only three or four days a year you could ever use it. I have not turned on my heater in over a decade, I certainly do not want to deal with a firep[lace.
I know you don't need heat from a fireplace Kevin
The heat is one thing but it's the smell of the wood burning that I enjoy
Judy likes that too but burns Sage to clear the air and make everything good in the house
And sometimes she brings out Sweetgrass or a peace pipe
Manly yes but I like it too
I'm hitting the rack
Have a great night gentleman
Good Evening,
TF, we have a wood burning fireplace in the living room mainly for the atmosphere. In our basement room we have a gas one that is the main heat . If the power goes out at least we will have some heat down here .
We heard from the vet tonight with the results of Robbie's ultrasound and it wasn't good. The lump on his liver is larger so the surgery on the 30th could be for that. Seems likely it is cancer. We have to take him in again on Thursday for more blood work.
CN Charlie
Track fiddlerit's the smell of the wood burning that I enjoy
I think that is why so many houses have fireplaces. The smell, noise, and ambiance is enjoyable for a lot of people I guess.
Tropical Storm Eta turned around and is coming back. I am under a Tropical Storm warning for tomorrow evening and Thursday.
Good evening from the chilly West Coast where it is 3c.
All this talk about the cold has me longing for Lake Louise in winter. For many years a certain young lady and I would head on a three-week ski vacation and would spend a week at Chateau Lake Louise. We would downhill and cross country ski, go snowshoeing or have a sleigh ride and skate every night out on the lake through the ice sculptures or play hockey.
Lake Louise is stunning in winter.
We would cross country ski across the lake up into that valley you see on the far side. The hotel would pack us a hearty lunch and we would be gone all day. It was -22 one year when we went.
We always got the same room on the lakeside, sixth floor. You can see the downhill slopes behind.
On the lake you can play hockey or skate through the ice sculptures, they were lit up at night.
Playing hockey on the lake is a lot of fun.
Or just skate way out on the lake and take in the stars and maybe the Northern lights.
Ah yes! To be young again. Great memories.
Glad to see Kevin dodged the storm, best to be prepared and not have needed to be, that happens a lot on the coast.
The kitchen people were here today measuring up everything, it is sure going to be disruptive for a couple of weeks. We wish we still had our trailer to cook in, we'll manage, we always do.
This Estate I am looking after has thrown me some curveballs out of the blue and I have been on the phone with the U.S. consulate in Vancouver a lot. I have nothing but praise for all the help they have given me, going above and beyond in my book. They have been very accomodating.
I love wood fires, my Mcmansion has three gas fireplaces and I really miss the smell and crackle of wood burning. It is also the best part of RVing.
Finally got to put some time on the new Rapido RDC and she sure is smooth. Rapido says the F7Bs will hit the shore soon so that is next.
TF, you talk about being self-sufficient if things hit the fan. I would be nervous if I didn't have easy access to year-round rivers and/or streams for water and groceries walking across the front lawn if needed, or being able to throw a line in a short walk from home to catch a fish. I do not live in fear of providing for our selves if it isn't provided to us by the local Safeway that's for sure. Or if all of a sudden nothing came out of the tap.
The pups are four weeks old and sleep anywhere, anytime.
Remembrance day tomorrow in Canada. I think a lot of what so many of my Uncles and Aunts went through as so many of them signed up right away in 1939. I also have a lot of my Grandfathers kit from WWI. It is always a quiet day for us, all day, on November 11th.
Thank you, to all those that have and do continue to serve to protect us and keep us free.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Charlie
Robbie is more a part of your life than anybody's life right now. I know this because my pets were always a member of our family.
Hang in there my friend
John
I read that one Brent and I read you loud and clear
I don't believe it's quite got there yet but it seems to be moving that way
You have a good thing going for you up there
The pups sure are getting cuter
BATMANRemembrance day tomorrow in Canada. I think a lot of what so many of my Uncles and Aunts went through as so many of them signed up right away in 1939. I also have a lot of my Grandfathers kit from WWI. It is always a quiet day for us, all day, on November 11th. Thank you, to all those that have and do continue to serve to protect us and keep us free.
Hi Brent,
Terry Kelly's song brought a tear to my eye. Thanks for posting it.
I remember when I was in Grade 12 the history teacher spent all of two days covering WWI and WWII! We were supposed to be studying Canadian history for the whole year. I was very disappointed. As a senior Air Cadet at the time I had a deep appreciation of what our veterans went through. That he would hardly mention anything about the subject was just plain wrong. It still bothers me.
Thank You to all who have served to protect our freedoms and guard against tyranny around the world.
To all of our allied service members, our hats off to you as well.
Thanks, Dad:
JJT_181crop by Edmund, on Flickr
Regards, Ed
I really don't need a Remembrance Day but then again I do because I would never not remember a single soldier that fell fighting for our country
Every day is a Remembrance Day growing up with my marine sergeant step dad and every man that fought for our freedom for this country I will always remember and give thanks to
And better yet give thanks to them every day way more than any given Thanksgiving
And I mean that sincerely from the bottom of my heart
BATMANFinally got to put some time on the new Rapido RDC and she sure is smooth.
I just received two Rapido RDCs in Canadian Pacific maroon and gold. I found them on eBay for considerably less than the retail asking price, and since the seller was in Canada, shipping was relatively cheap. They are brand new in the box. I have only been able to run them back and forth on my test track, but they sound great. As Rapido suggests, they will need some run in time because they are a little jerky on speed step 1. At steps 3 and 4 they ran fine and their speeds matched pretty well.
I am amazed by the number of alternate parts that Rapido supplies with the models. I'll have to do some research to figure out if any of them are appropriate for my specific RDCs #9107 and #9020.
There was only one minor fault that I could see. One side of the split pilot on one end of #9020 was installed crooked. I had a devil of a time getting it glued into place properly. It's not quite perfectly positioned but it's close enough.
I'd better get some track laid soon!!
Cheers!!
"I confess without shame that I am tired and sick of war. Its glory is all moonshine. It is only those who have neither heard the shrieks and groans of the wounded, who cry aloud for more blood, more vengeance, more desolation. War is Hell." -General William Tecumseh Sherman.
Thoughts and Best Wishes to All that need them. Kia kaha.
Cheers, the Bear.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Good morning all.
Armistice Day
We will remember them (always.)
A day of being here and there today.
Hopefully finish the mini model railway challenge.
Easy dinner to make tonite. Asian style chicken stir fry.
Thoughts and Peace to all that require them.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
While perhaps not as tasty as the Lions wildebeest, her-in-doors cooked Scotch Eggs, served with a salad, for tea tonight. Yum!
Hi Bear,
Those Scotch Eggs look excellent!!! The yolks still look to be a bit soft which is the right way to do them but very hard to accomplish. Please pass my congratulations on to "her-in-doors".
Thanks for the rememberance quotes.
Edit: Top of the page! I suggest that we all sample Bear's wife's Scotch Eggs. Scotch Eggs have been a Christmas tradition in our family for many years.
Up early... more doctor appointments today.
The news from the dentist was not good yesterday. I have a fissure crack in a molar and need a root canal and a crown.
Today I will find out how bad my ears have become.
SeeYou190Up early... more doctor appointments today. The news from the dentist was not good yesterday. I have a fissure crack in a molar and need a root canal and a crown. Today I will find out how bad my ears have become.
Well aren't you in for a fun day!!!
Look at the bright side Kevin! If your ears are shot you won't be able to hear yourself screaming when the root canal is being done!! Win, win!!
Seriously, you have my sympathies. I hope all goes well.
Good morning.
Yesterday was the 55th anniversary of the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald.
Today we honor Veterans !
Below is my Paducah and Louisville Veterans locomotive.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU