Track fiddlerNo-one over here wanted to cook tonight and the frozen pizza sucked
The last frozen pizza I had was from a company called "Red Baron" that I never bought from before.
I should have known better than to get pizza named after an enemy pilot. It was terrible, and went into the trash.
It is still morning time for me. Please join me for a cold glass of Orange Juice.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
OJ and vitamin C, absolutely Kevin.
Ice cold glass of it and nothing better
Thank You
TF
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Did you forget the vodka?
Absolutely Not!!!
What certain part of absolutely did you not completely understand My Friend Maxman?
Track fiddler Absolutely Not!!! What certain part of absolutely did you not understand My Friend Maxman? p
What certain part of absolutely did you not understand My Friend Maxman?
p
A pin vice is not the only essential tool.
A screw driver also comes in handy.
Phillips
I do understand that one and that's why the second original screwdriver named the drink
But as I do recall the second original screwdriver left a way worst hangover then the absolute one
Well I have spent the best part of the day in the kitchen cooking this, that and t'other.
Now it is English fish and chips in wraps with mushy peas and tartare sauce; all home made.
Home made Sherry Trifle to follow.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
David, I had to look up what an English trifle was. That was a term I'm not familiar with.
Since the diner went through Pueblo, Colorado, it was close to a pretty neat place -- the Royal Gorge. I arrived there too late in the day to ride the train, but walked around the area. It's something to see, and if you haven't been there, it's worth the trip.
York1 John
To catch up questions, yes Bear, the 172 has the 180hp upgraded engine. The radar is an app along with the navigation system but I can do both screens at once. Only issue is some of the bigs don't show up on the screen so in the vicinity of the city sometimes we will look over as a 737 or similar comes out of nowhere. I think the last software upgrade just about put paid to that problem though.
CN Charlie - F-40 Motorsports is on the other side of the Connecticut River from us, about 40 miles or so. Mr. Carini is quite the celebrity locally. One of our truck drivers (and a very good racer in his own right) could pass for his twin brother. Of course when we needed to send an AC Bristol there for transport to France we sent Will much to the confusion of the office staff at F-40.
48 degrees in North Dakota... I wonder how they are doing in NYC
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
32F with s**w showers
BroadwayLion 48 degrees in North Dakota... I wonder how they are doing in NYC
Wait a minute ... we're 600 miles south of you and our temp is 30°.
I don't like this situation at all.
Baa Baa Black Sheep, Pappy Boington wrote an autobiogaphy. He was a scoundrel and a drunk, but it is interesting reading.
My uncle was a tail gunner in a B25? According to my mother, who was not firmly planted in the truth, he got shot out of the tail and survived, in Burma. I never asked him about it.
In December 2014 I had my aortic valve replaced followed by enough complications that I never thought I would see 2016. Today, for the first time since, I went skiing in VA. I only lasted 2 hours but it was a victory.
I have no explanation for why my head looks photoshopped on to the body.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Hello Railfans!
Top of the day to you all! Got a bit of catching up to do so lets get started.
First, to much suprise it snowed all last night. ALL night. We got a whopping 1". And since that bright thing in the sky came out, most of that inch is gone. If a person didnt notice it was cold..... youd think it was summertime around here! HUMBUG!!!!!!
Ed) I wouldnt have minded if you took the month off, you did such a great job last month. But, glad ya did anyways, gives us all something good to look forward this month.
However, i hope we dont run into too many scenes like the Tennessee Pass shot where someones "goo" let go and their latex boulder slid down the hill. Keep up the excellent work!
Some of the Rio Grande shots you posted I had to look twice - they look like models shot outside. The "is it real" shot does have me looking hard for the "give-away". I suspect foul play!
Bear) I thoroughly enjoyed the latest post on the F4U. I certainly have NO problem listening to those all day long. Especially since all the "original" writers of those stories are passing away. Once their gone, those storys will be too.
Stuff like replacing wing parts with "borrowed" parts. Just things the "History Channel" etc leave out all the time for the sake of making room for a commercial. I couldnt imagine what it would be like to read a flight log from a fighter pilot. Or Bombardier for that matter.
As stated, there are alot of "American" stories, so it is refreshing to hear a British aspect, or yes even a Kiwi aspect of the F4U's marvelous journey into history. The Corsair is the perfect example of man's machine, and in the hands of a skilled pilot can weave storys for centurys to come. Rabbit on my friend, rabbit on!
John) Nice shots of the Royal Gorge. Thats a very strange EMD unit wouldnt you say? Dont see many of those around.
As for the caboose, all i can say is this.....
Cletus - "Hey Zeke?"
Zeke - "Yea Cletus, whatchu wants?"
Cletus - "Did yall knowz there wassa workin door n steps uh both ends uv this heren ka-boose?"
Zeke - "Naw Cletus, I couldn be lookin that far."
Cletus - "So we gonna puts anotha onez on zee otha side?"
Zeke - "Well uv'caws we iz ya fool! T'aint ourn fault iffin they parked it crosswayz."
Henry) Why does your head look photoshopped on top of your body?.... because thats where God put it. Be thankful he didnt put it betwixt two pillows like some people i know.
Just talked to dear ole dad, said he got 4" up there. Congrats on the ski trip victory! Massenutten? Smith Mtn? Oddly enough, being from "that place" i always went up to Hidden Valley in Pa to ski. Or 7 Springs.
In General) Hey guys put me down for the 'jukebox' serenades too. Having the "gift" (like our friend Ray) gives me a certain appreciation for music. Though i could do without the jumping millinial. Have enough of those out my front door, in every direction.
I think thats about the thousandth way ive seen or heard "Crazy Train" done. Prolly played it a dozen diff ways myself.
It was good to see Pam and Robin again. She was gorgeous, he was a prodigy. Both made us laugh histerically. And THAT(!) is a good gift to share. Who would disagree?
I couldnt tell you which of Robin's films would be my fav.. When someones that good, they dont make it easy to choose. I could say the same for Clint Eastwood.
Well folks, thats 600 words on the ticker, enough to give TF a run for his money. Yall have a great evening. Ill catch up again later.
Clear Ahead!
Douglas
PM RailfanSome of the Rio Grande shots you posted I had to look twice - they look like models shot outside. The "is it real" shot does have me looking hard for the "give-away". I suspect foul play!
Hey, Douglas. I wondered if anyone was going to mention those last two shots.
They are both Mike Danneman's N scale layout!
Snowing lightly in the High Country by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
Threading the Flatirons by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
Mike's album at Flickr HERE
That is an amazing bit of realism, especially the snow scenes!
Cheers, Ed
Good evening ..
Henry ..... That is fantastic you have recovered from the valve replacement, and now you can ski again. Congratualtions !
Ed .... Thanks for posting photos and the link to Mike D's F;ickr pictures of his N-scale D&RGW layout. Very impressive !
John York 1. .... It has been many years, but I recall seeing the Royal Gorge and being on the supension bridge very high over the canyon. I remember also riding in a cable car over the canyon. Not the place for people who fear hights.
Here is an SD9 assisting a Burlington E5 and E7 between Denver and Colorado Springs.
Everybody: ..... Have a nice evening.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Hi all,
I'd like pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage please. My family always has sausage on Groundhog Day as it's ground hog. Har-har-har.
Henry I like the pics of your ski-trip. Glad you're getting to go and enjoy skiing again. The one and only time I went skiing is a place in the Shenandoah Valley when I was a student at Lord Fairfax Comm. College, a place I'm sure you've heard of, Massanutten?
I worked today to help out my coworker who couldn't get in to work and had to be home with her kid. In exchange, she's working my weekend shift this Sunday. I'll take that. I'm going hiking with a friend I've known since college this Saturday which I'm looking forward too. We were going to have a state inspection but that's going to be delayed which no one is unhappy about.
I managed to crack my right-hand taillight on a tree while trying to get out of a parking space today which I'm not thrilled about. I can replace it, but it's always nice not to have to do that ha-ha. Ordering one online tonight.
I worked on a couple freight cars, and posted pics in a couple threads on here. I'll get back to work on the models after I post my message on here.
Alvie
BigDaddyI have no explanation for why my head looks photoshopped on to the body.
Henry: You look to me like a happy guy in really great shape having a really great time.
Have fun, and be safe.
The guest bedroom is getting closer to being a guest bedroom!
Hanging doors is a lot faster now that I have a laser lever.
I spent today installing trimwork around the doors. This is the first pocket door I have ever installed, and it was an additional challenge because the opening is flush with another wall.
Operation of the pocket door is good, and all the trimwork went in OK, once I figured out what I was doing.
One trim piece needs to be removable so the door hardware can be accessed. I used #8 wood screws to hold this one piece in place.
Now I need to finish the shelves, put in the floor trim, and finish the remainder of the painting. Then this room will be done!
The World Is A Beautiful Place.
Good Evening,
Douglas, my father was a Bombadier or Bomb Aimer as the RCAF caĺled them. He flew in a Halifax( a 4 engine bomber). He was also alternate navigator and tail gunner plus co-pilot on take off and landing as they only flew with a pilot. He only talked about the close calls after he had a stroke. I have his flight log but it doesn't say much. Some trips were 7 hours mostly at night.
I agree most frozen pizzas are terrible except for Giuseppe by Dr. Oetkre. Not sure if they are available in the U.S. Have to add cheese though,
Time to hit the hay.
CN Charlie
gmpullmangmpullman wrote the following post 7 hours ago: PM Railfan Some of the Rio Grande shots you posted I had to look twice - they look like models shot outside. The "is it real" shot does have me looking hard for the "give-away". I suspect foul play! Hey, Douglas. I wondered if anyone was going to mention those last two shots. They are both Mike Danneman's N scale layout!
Hi Ed, I recall Mike Danneman's layout very well. The Layout is very well thought-out and the scenic effects are impressive. Even the road has tyre-ruts in the snow and the model car has snow, caked on it's tyres. Paul
"It's the South Shore Line, Jim - but not as we know it".
Good morning all. A full English with tea is on the table.
There is so much rain here there is warnings of floods, so staying indoors.
Kevin - Guest bedroom? Over here it is a candidate for a railroad room.
York John - Sherry Trifle. -- It's Swiss Rool cake sliced and placed in a bowl. Fruit of your choice, a soaking of Sherry, warm jelly poured in and allowed to cool down. Once the jelly has set make some custard and when cool pour over the top. Whisk some double cream and pour that on top of everything. Scatter hundreds and thousands on top (for kids no matter how old )
Yesterday I had to make two large bowls and two small bowls of it.
Coffee time. with Swiss Roll that was left from yesterday.
Thoughts & Peace to All who Require.
LazersHi Ed, I recall Mike Danneman's layout very well.
A real work of art, indeed!
We're here in the mecca of Narrow Gauge in the western U.S.
I was there in '66 and again in 1968! Wonderful memories!
DRGW_1966 by Edmund, on Flickr
DRGW_1969_Silverton by Edmund, on Flickr
That's me in the OD windbreaker bringing up the markers
DRGW_NG2 by Edmund, on Flickr
gmpullmanI was there in '66 and again in 1968! Wonderful memories!
Hi Ed, that's fantastic. I just watched 'After the Storm'. Nice clean Exhaust, with a feather of steam from the Safety's - except on that first grade where she slipped a couple of times, in the snow, in quick succession.
That very last climb, the Exhaust beat was so syncopated 1-2-3-4, and what fantastic scenery. No wonder the Open Carriage was so full of Passengers. Paul
Good morning
Today and part of tomorrow is the last of the mild weather up here and then a very cold streak is coming. I guess we been a bit spoiled this winter so far. The cold is going to be here awhile now.
As always, Thanks for the Train goodies Ed
Have a great day all.
Good morning crew.
The CRRX (Canon City & Royal Gorge) 728 has been around. Started out has a typical GP40, built for freight service, worked for the AWP, the CSX, the SBD, and then rebuilt for passenger service, equiped with HEP, designated as a GP40PH-2, and now serving on the CRRX. It's had a variety of paint schemes, even while with the CRRX. I like the current version.
That N scale layout is fantastic! He sure has a way of blending the bacdrop into the scenery! Photoshoped? I dunno, but it sure looks great! Thanks for the pics Ed.
Sunny and cold here in SE. WI this morning, more snow for Thursday. That storm that dumped 7" on us, last weekend, sure hit the East with a vengence!
My kitchen base cabinet retrofit is on hold right now, my shop, for cutting plywood, is the back patio. Winter has taken it over. After this next storm, I'll dig it out, and hopefully continue.
I'm converting base cabinet shelves with full extension pull-outs.
That's all for now! Enjoying the trip!
Mike.
My You Tube
I know the diner has already passed this part of Colorado, but I couldn't find the photos quickly enough.
The first is the funicular at the Royal Gorge, and the second is the D&RGW tracks at the bottom.
These were taken in January, 1973, on a college geology trip. Passenger traffic no longer used the tracks. The Rio Grande still used the tracks for freight at that time.
Kevin, I've put in a lot of doors in our house, but I've never done a pocket door. Was it difficult?
I have one place in our basement bathroom that I should have used a pocket door. To tell the truth, I never considered it at the time. I wish I would have thought of it.
You've done a great job with your house.
Mornin' floks!
mbinsewiThat storm that dumped 7" on us, last weekend, sure hit the East with a vengence! Surprise
Yep!!! Even way inland here in the Finger Lakes Region. I just cleaned out 10"+ out of my driveway) amazing power that little battery operated EGO has. Was able to walk right through it and was throwing the snow at least 20' into the yard. I did need 4 batteries of charge to get it all done... But... I have a big driveway too. I have the Tesla heating up to finish melting the sn*w off the windows and roof before I head over to my Podiatrist's appointment this afternoon. We have had a total of about 16+ inches from the storm and may get a bit more "Lake Effect" too.
Called my Lady Friend Monday night, left a message as she didn't answer. Told her I would call back Tuesday unless she called me. Called last night, she didn't answer. Was starting to get worried.... This morning I see she did call me back and sounded upset with herself for not hearing it ring. She called me back about 10 minutes after in hit the sack last night. (sigh) We will try to talk tonight I guess. Man I hate this pandemic stuff! I am still waiting to hear about getting an appointment for the jab(s). Have 4 different contacts that could work if they ever get enough vaccine to the area.
I am the only adult in my family here that hasn't either had the virus, or gotten vaccinated yet. (sigh)
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
NorthBritKevin - Guest bedroom? Over here it is a candidate for a railroad room.
The house is going from 4 bedrooms to 2 bedrooms during the remodel. What was the master bedroom will eventually become the train room. The new master bedroom is occupying the space that was previously 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, and about half of the living room.
York1Kevin, I've put in a lot of doors in our house, but I've never done a pocket door. Was it difficult?
After talking to people that do remodel for a living, I was told to use a Johnson #1500 pocket door mechanism. I got the one for a 30 inch door, because it is easily cut for smaller sizes.
The mechanism needs to be framed into the wall. Since this door went flush with one wall, and the other had to be as short as possible, there was a lot of math in figuring that out. One that just goes into a flat wall would have been much easier to figure out.
A laser level is a must-have for this project!
The only hard part was all the trim work at the end. Johnson makes a trim pack for pocket doors, and I should have just gone with that. It seemed kind of expensive, but not after all the material I went through, and it would have saved a ton of time.
I need two more before I am done. They are a lot more work, and if you make a mistake, nothing can be accessed after the drywall is up.
I will only use them where I need them.