Good Sunday morning, everyone.
The kids and grandkids all still sleeping. We had a good night at the county fair, and everyone is worn out. They all leave today.
This afternoon I get to see Big Boy make a short stop near here!
What is the scheduled time period for this week's railroad pictures?
For everyone who has or knows someone with health issues, my thoughts are with you.
York1 John
An Audio article on the North British Locomotive Company and the locomotives they built.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Good morning Diners. The usual tea and toast please, Flo.
East Enders. Not for me. I stopped watching soaps years ago. IMO they are too miserable to watch. There is a joke around here that one of the cast members got sacked for smiling!!
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I went to the first model railway show in our area, yesterday. It was good to see old store owner friends again. Bought a few items and commissioned some painting to be done.
The owner of The Railway Correspondence & Travel Society was there selling his books. Everytime I had seen him previously I had a chat with him, but he did not have any books I required.
Yesterday, he said he was closing down his business and taking a well earned retirement. He told me he had some books for me. Lo and behold he had five books I was after.
Whenever I have seen them elsewhere they have been second hand, worse for wear and expensive. These are brand new.
The books about The Border Counties Railway is The North British Railway line in Northumberland. The other three books are the former North Eastern Railway in Northumberand.
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Kevin. Continued prayers for your SIL.
Back later. Thoughts & Peace to All who Require.
Morning
Didn't sleep well, tossed and turned all night. I hate when that happens. Wide awake at 4:00 is just too early to be up. I have something to do today but I can't make noise for quite a while.
I'm unfamiliar with EastEnders Charlie so I looked it up on Amazon Prime to give it a whirl this morning, unfortunately it was unavailable.
I'm going to make a small key lock box cabinet for the building today. Someone vandalized the other one last week. The UPS guys and realtors use it to get in the building.
I liked the old depot photo Ed. Things sure change over the years, that's for sure. Some more cool cars. I like the Lincolns with suicide doors as well
I'm so sorry to hear the horrible news Kevin. We will keep sending prayers and keep hoping for the best.
John
My wife just got off the phone with our niece.
Apparently my sister in law had another stroke today. I don't know how they know this since she was still sedated. It was minor, and of course it was attended to immediately.
I wish we knew what to expect, but all we are being told is that we need to wait and see. Time will tell.
To me, this does not sound good.
I had no idea that multiple strokes were possible from Covid.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Now this is a little slice of railroading we all miss:
Batimore & Ohio Railroad Depot - Olney Illinois - July 4th, 1966 by Historic Railroad Images of the Vincennes Area, on Flickr
Down by the depot all right. I wonder if a veteran is coming home (girlfriend or sister behind the Impala?) 1966 could be Viet Nam? Probably the whole town's American Legion post in attendance. The Lincoln with suicide doors. Wow, I could spend hours here!
Danville_Olney-Ohio-River-RR_crop by Edmund, on Flickr
I used to have a mail box just like the one on the concrete post.
Here's what's left today:
Olney_IL by Edmund, on Flickr
Just a hint of platform on the right of the track in the distance.
Cheers, Ed
Track fiddler Miss post
Miss post
Who is Miss Post ?
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good Evening,
TF. thanks for the kind words. I wish you were here today under the umbrella. We could have a few G&Ts to keep the heat away and discuss the DW&P.
It wasn't too smoky here today and there might be a shower tomorrow but it is supposed to be quite hot. No plans to do anything.
Time for tea and tellie. We watch East Enders I have to admit and have been doing so for 30 years. I record the episodes so we can zap the commercials. I'm sure Brit Dave knows all about East Enders.
CN Charlie
Saddened to hear about Dusty Hill.
ZZ Top was an hour late to the concert I attended at the Minnesota State Fair about 5-7 years ago.
It was worth the wait and they said you could hear the band 7 miles away that night and a lot of people complained.
Judy and I weren't complaining.
Thanks for all the great music Dusty
TF
Good evening everyone.
It has been an eerily quiet day in my neighborhood. Normally on Saturday there is lawn equipment running, kids playing in pools, backyard activities, or something.
There has not been one noise I have heard all day.
I appreciate peace and quiet, but this just feels like there is something wrong.
SeeYou190 There is an accent native to Central Florida that I have a very difficult time with. There is not a drawl, but they speak very fast, and pronounce all the vowels like "aw". For example, if they were going to say "Hi there, how are you doing" it would be spoken as "Haw daw, hawr yaw dawn". It is awful. -Kevin
There is an accent native to Central Florida that I have a very difficult time with. There is not a drawl, but they speak very fast, and pronounce all the vowels like "aw".
For example, if they were going to say "Hi there, how are you doing" it would be spoken as "Haw daw, hawr yaw dawn".
It is awful.
I don't think it's awful as I've always found humor in it!
Kind of like the Norwegians in Minnesota here.
They say it's a little vinder eh?
Instead of it's a little windy today
CNCharlie A quiet day here, just sitting in the yard under a large umbrella. Sure hope Ken is ok.
A quiet day here, just sitting in the yard under a large umbrella.
Sure hope Ken is ok.
I wish I was sitting under that large umbrella in Canada with you Charlie. I've always admired you and your posts here.
Added to my prayers quite a while ago. I sure hope Ken is OK as well
My Dad bought a 67 GTO brand new as the "family car.". He wasn't a hot rodder or a car guy. He was in his fifties and I think it was a bit of a mid-life crisis. It had an automatic transmission.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
When discussing languages, I always think of Cajun in Louisiana.
Even though their origins were French, today the language has evolved from French, American Indian, some African languages, English, and some Spanish mixed in.
To me it's pretty amazing that this language has survived and thrived in a part of the U.S.
Good Afternoon,
I learned the English spelling at school with the Oxford Dictionary for all word meanings. I don't have any problems with the various English accents but struggle at times with some accents from the southern US. My wife used to belong to a US organization and was told she sounded Scottish. I sure don't think so. I grew up with a father who would say 'made in England, must be good'.
SeeYou190
NorthBritHence the saying "I became so angry that I spit on his/her stones."
Thank you David. Now I know.
I had no idea there was such an interesting historical connection.
Track fiddler Here's a GTO Judge I seen at the Broaster Bar near White Bear Lake last year.
I love those cars, but I hate the "The Judge" decal on the front fenders. Almost anything would have looked better than that.
Good afternoon
Heartland Division CB&Q TF ..... I used to really like the Olds 442's as well as the Pontiac GTO's. Ken .... Where are you ? We would like some beer . Bear ..... Where are you? We would like a bear too.
TF ..... I used to really like the Olds 442's as well as the Pontiac GTO's.
Ken .... Where are you ? We would like some beer .
Bear ..... Where are you? We would like a bear too.
Beers and Bear are always good to have around here. Just don't mix the two
I was glad to hear the Bear is having such a wonderful holiday! I know he earned and deserved one I'm looking forward to seeing his pictures when he gets back.
I remain hopeful that someday I can go to New Zealand as I always enjoy the beautiful pictures that the Bear posts here. I would love to see that beautiful country with my own eyes.
Yep, I Miss Ken around here too. Something feels like it's missing with the absence of his nightly post offering everyone a beer and telling about his day. I know he was having some serious health issues and I hope he made it through them alright.
I haven't seen Saronaterry around here either. It was a pleasure to meet Terry up at his beautiful home not far from the lake in Wisconsin.
His basement layout I had the privilege to see sure was impressive and a really fun day. He only posted here periodically but haven't heard from Terry for a quite a while around here. Terry's good people, I like that guy
I really like those GTOs as well Garry. Here's a GTO Judge I seen at the Broaster Bar near White Bear Lake last year.
I can't remember for sure what year but I think 69. She sure was beautiful. This car was never restored. Just well taken care of, stored and kept completely original
I think I remember the owner told me his dad left it for him
SeeYou190 There was one I was reading that said somthing like "I became so angry that I spat on his stones". I have no idea what that means, and I hope it is not too offensive, but when I read it I could not help but laugh. Then I would throw it into casual conversation for about a year. -Kevin
There was one I was reading that said somthing like "I became so angry that I spat on his stones". I have no idea what that means, and I hope it is not too offensive, but when I read it I could not help but laugh.
Then I would throw it into casual conversation for about a year.
Kevin, the phrase is said to have originated in Bremen, Germany.
Between 1813 and 1828 Gesche Gottfried murdered a total of 15 people with arsenic. On 21st April 1831, she was executed in Domshof Square, the last public execution in Bremen.
People passing the place of the execution spit on the stones in the square in disgust of the notorious poisoner. Hence the saying "I became so angry that I spit on his/her stones."
I was saddened to hear the update on your sister in law Kevin. I know you, your wife and family feel so helpless and hopeful at the same time is such a tough place to be.
Our continued prayers
SeeYou190I read a lot of history books published in England, and most of the wargames I play are published there as well. As such, I have picked up a lot of British phrases and spellings that creep into my writing.
My wife and I watch a lot of TV shows from England. Watching Hyacinth on "Keeping Up Appearances" has taught us what many English words and phrases mean. Hyacinth Bucket "Bouquet!" always reminds us of my wife's mother.
I sometimes have to rewind segments of "As Time Goes By" and play it several times to understand some of the English phrases.
NorthBrit York1 Believe it or not, I almost wrote "holiday" before I posted "vacation". You fereners are beginning to have an effect on me! And there is me writing in 'American' to my British friends.
York1 Believe it or not, I almost wrote "holiday" before I posted "vacation". You fereners are beginning to have an effect on me!
I read a lot of history books published in England, and most of the wargames I play are published there as well.
As such, I have picked up a lot of British phrases and spellings that creep into my writing.
Good morning .
Kevin. .... Thanks for keeping us informed about your sister-in-law. We Diners care. Prayers continue.
Yesterday, I showed the model railroad to vistors. Our neighbors came with their daughter and her husband along with two grandkids. The layout had been working perfectly for several days, but the gremlins came out and stirred things up. Oh well.
NorthBrit York1 Believe it or not, I almost wrote "holiday" before I posted "vacation". You fereners are beginning to have an effect on me! And there is me writing in 'American' to my British friends. David
Found out yesterday on Zoom me son an' 'is 'usband over in UK be goin' on 'oliday for the next coople weeks.....
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Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Good afternoon Diners. A large, strong coffee please, Janie.
Kevin. Our thoughts for a speedy recovery of your SIL.
Settle down with your favorite drink and watch --
A film of Victorian Era Steam Railways.
SeeYou190Until she becomes conscious and aware again, there is not much that can be known about how much damage she has.
That's too bad. I hope eventually she will come through this with no lasting effects.
JaBearGidday John, we're actually on holiday!!
Believe it or not, I almost wrote "holiday" before I posted "vacation". You fereners are beginning to have an effect on me!
York1 I think Bear wrote earlier that he and his wife are on vacation.
I think Bear wrote earlier that he and his wife are on vacation.
Gidday John, we're actually on holiday!!
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."