Thirty-two degrees F here in NE Ohio this morning! Brrr.
I hear the Ever Given is beginning to make some progress
Meanwhile, along the Columbia River:
Cape Horn by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
Above Cape Horn by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
Cheers, Ed
Good morning all from the land of the former North British Railway. A case of holding on to your hat as their is strong gusts of wind blowing.
Garry. Good to hear from you. Stay positive.
The Opticians are giving Dawn and I eye tests today. So, depending how long they take I shall take the rest of the day as it comes.
Ordered some handrails so Dawn can 'get about outside' easier. They are to be specially made.
All this work I see from Kevin is making me want a coffee.
Coffee time. Milk and a little sugar.
Thoughts & Peace to All who Require.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
This is revolutionary!!!
Note that there is limited availability. Watch to the end of the video or you might miss out.
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Only in Canada!
Good evening diners.
It has been a while since I posted a house remodel update. I have been working on the ouside cement... NO FUN!
My house has these weird 1980s angled walls along the front. Removing them was out of the question. I decided to square them up and once the house is painted I will cover them with slate stacked stone ledger panels.
I have learned a lot about rebar and casting concrete.
There were four sections of wall that needed to be squared up for the stone panels.
All of the stucco where there will be rock panels had to be ground down to bare cement and a level surface. Then scratch lines had to be cut into the walls to hold the rock mortar.
I also removed the stucco from around the new front window. The stucco texture did not match what was previously on the house, so I will just cover this area with thin brick. Once the Sea Grapes grow in, it will be hard to see this anyway.
Then, I attacked the rear wall on the Lanai. Same problem as the front window, the new stucco did not match what was on the house. I am just going to put a thin rock veneer on this wall, and it will look fine.
This has been a ton of work. All boring, noisy, dusty, and irritating. That is why there have been no updates.
I am so glad this is over.
The painting crew is supposed to be here tomorrow to clean the house and get it ready for primer. Hopefully some time next week I will no longer have a pink house.
The World Is A Beautiful Place.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Hi all,
Hoping everyone is doing well tonight.
I did some painting work on the model trucks from my windows for HO trucks thread. The bodies and cabs still need to be painted, but the chassis, wheels, and tires are pretty much done. I did the primer coats earlier tonight and that went well. I'm letting the paint dry overnight and I'll work on doing color coats tomorrow. I'll post pics of course.
Alvie
Hi Garry,
I went through the same thing with my BP meds a couple of years ago. I had been taking three BP meds for years. After the dizzies kicked in, the Doc cut me back to one and my BP is perfect.
Howdy ....
David (UK), Kevin, TF, Henry, and anyone I missed: ..... Thanks for your comments about my health situation. It's improving. ... Yes, Henry, the low BP bothered me a lot.
Ed ... That is nice photo in Pennslylvania. Much of PA is beautiful.
Regarding DST, I don't think it makes any sense to change clocks back and forth twice a year.
Everybody ....... Have nice afternoon.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
SeeYou190 NorthBrit Timepieces were put forward last night, here in the UK. Adjusting to the loss of one hour! I did not know England had Daylight Savings Time. I assumed you guys were smarter than that. -Kevin
NorthBrit Timepieces were put forward last night, here in the UK. Adjusting to the loss of one hour!
I did not know England had Daylight Savings Time. I assumed you guys were smarter than that.
Always had it since WW2. It was canceled one year, but the complaits were numourous.
There is talk again of doing away with DST. We shall see.
For dinner it will be 'Sunday Dinner' with all the trimmings.
Stay Safe Everyone.
I have always been irrritated by the clock changes.
gmpullmanThey told my I'd love the Ivory Coast!
That was a good one!
BigDaddyIn the states Home Depot is selling reclaimed pallet wood. They remove the nails and that's it, the rest is up to you, only $30
My middle daughter, the one in Seattle, has decided that she is going to build all the furniture for her new house from old pallett wood. I hope she changes her mind before she starts the project. The thought of her using power tools terrifies me.
Good morning. It's a pretty busy morning for me -- I'm the breakfast cook for the grandchildren. I made biscuits and sausage. There weren't any complaints. They know that they are welcome to make something else if they don't want what I make. They were all happy with what I made.
They will all be leaving this afternoon. I will sleep for four days.
York1 John
Good heavens Garry I had blood pressures like that 6 years ago. I could barely stand up and I looked as bad as I felt. Hopefully the get you straightened out quick.
In the states Home Depot is selling reclaimed pallet wood. They remove the nails and that's it, the rest is up to you, only $30
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Crates-Pallet-Full-Pallet-Reclaimed-Parts-Only-94721/203837921
Nascar filled the Bristol racetrack with 2,000 truck loads of dirt so they could race on it. They've been hyping the race for a month.
After heavy rains and "track drying" they made it around the track twice and nobody but the guy out front could see out their windshield. More rain forecast for today.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Good morning
I liked the fall colors, piano cat and the double decker trolleys, it did sound like he said vegemite?
I'm hopeful they get your blood pressure balanced out Garry. Good to hear from you. I'm hoping your feeling better soon.
It's been rainy up here, another good day to work on the bridge.
Have a great day gentlemen
TF
Ed. The Rain & Color picture is gorgeous.
As for the cat
I've GOT to talk to that landlord about getting a new place!
They told my I'd love the Ivory Coast!
Even Pennsylvania can be a beautiful place:
Rain and color at Mance by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
Back to a cold and rainy Sunday here in NE Ohio. It IS still March. The Daffy Dills are popping up around the property, though
I'm glad you liked the tram film, David. I believe we all owe a great deal of gratitude to the British for making the model railway hobby as robust as it is today.
Regards, Ed
Good morning all. Timepieces were put forward last night, here in the UK. Adjusting to the loss of one hour!
Ed. Thanks for the model tram film. Took me back to a time when I lived in Leeds and traveled by tram. And more recently being the Assistant Treasurer to The North East Electrical Tram Trust. I retired from the Post to look after Dawn full time.
An easy going day today. Hopefully get time to run a few trains.
Coffee Time. A little sugar and milk.
Thoughts & Peace to All who Require
Garry: It sounds like things are heading in the right direction. Please take care of yourself.
And now we're down at the Mexican restaurant 3 blocks from our place
Yes, I see what was in the ice box Ed
Yes
Solid as Oak Ed!
Check out my little munchkin as he's growing up so fast and makes me proud to be a Grandpa
My little Fiddler Xavier (Zav), the chip off the old block
Sent to me today. Just like his Daddy as he dresses so nice and I'm so thankful his Daddy doesn't have to work hard like I did
I got to get over there to see him again, otherwise it's going to tear me apart
Good Afternoon —
Toast and jam while watching a boy and his tram:
The seasoned oak sleepers are soaked in creosote and what? I thought the narrator said vegemite? That can't be right. (1:40)
I wonder what the oak was seasoned with? Paprika, maybe
Good evening all, Diners.
Garry Good to hear from you.
Baked a ham and egg pie today. Got the thumbs up when we tried a piece.
Did not manage to get to the train room. Must try better tomorrow.
The said Ham & Egg Pie with Wedges & Baked Beans.
Greek Style Strawberry & Blackberry Chocolate Surprise with Cream
Howdy : Good to see each of your posts. ........
Regarding my Thursday appointment with cardiologist: ... Making some progress. Doctor revised medications. My blood pressure was being over corrected. It was 77 / 47 at the appointment which is a bit low. He also has been trying to regulate congestion. Weight went up 12.5 pounds in February and has decreased by 16 pounds so far in March. That should stabilize. Hopefully when BP normalizes, I will feel better. My sister in AL texted Thursday evening when her town was under tornado watch. She was in a closet hunkering down with her dog. Fortunately, not much damage in her town unlike nearby towns.
Everybody: Have a nice day.
A Fun day indeed planned John! Carry on
Sounds good to me
Good morning. I'm making breakfast for house visitors this morning. It should be a fun day.
gmpullman 100% cotton!
100% cotton!
Perfect! Yes you are and I beg your humble pardon as you know what shirts to buy I have that one too, .....And the thin thread number count of cotton sheets
If NASA hired more men wearing Carhartt T-Shirts and picked our brains for half a day, they might be a lot further along in their Space Program than they are. They build everything twice with our tax dollars as they know the first one is going to fail
Scotland, Scotland, did I hear somebody say Scotland???
Sounds good to this old Scotsman David. You may take the reins for this one! A wonderful job you did last time around Truly an entertaining Host you are!
Just make sure you have your red and green plaid Kilt, matching Tam and don't forget to grab your Pipes on the way
Thanks David. Sounds good to me
NorthBritApril's Diner. If there are no takers I will be interested again. This time around Scotland
Hi David,
That is most generous of you to offer to host the Diner! The last time you hosted it you did a tremendous job! I'm certainly willing to have you entertain us again!
Cheers!!
Beauty by Rail:
Passing of Tweedsmuir Park by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
Good morning all. The sun has melted the little bit of snow we had. A bright, sunny day ahead.
I see it was a busy time in the Diner.
I have a few things to do on the layout, so that will keep me out of mischief.
April's Diner. If there are no takers I will be interested again. This time around Scotland