Good afternoon from sunnyville where it is 14c.
Had an interesting day with lots going on. I was trying to cut the lawn but kept getting flagged down for phone calls. I did get it done eventually though.
ImgBB is down today so no puppy pics so far. Thanks for taking an interest and I'll get them up when I can.
Mike that was a pretty good X-Ray, one of the better ones, I'm glad your Daughter enjoyed seeing it.
Bear, I remember waaaay back when the parents started bringing home New Zealand Lamb on a regular basis, that was a long time ago and we still have lamb often. I'll have to check where it is from as we usually get it at Costco.
All this talk about moving livestock reminded me of moving the herd around the ranch. We would ride out and the horses just knew what to do. I would just sit on mine and the horse was just like a sheepdog and kept the cattle going in the right direction and would hurry up the stragglers. I don't know why we just didn't send the horses out on their own, they didn't need us telling them what to do.
The dogs were really off this morning when I let them out. I got on the boots and headed out to see what was up and came across some very big paw prints. I took a photo of them. I knew it wasn't a bear and suspected a cougar. I looked online at cougar prints and it was a pretty good match to my pics. I will be going out with the mutts for a few days. When we get bigger animals showing up they sneak in over the border from the U.S. They soon realize they are encroaching on civilization, sparse as it is, and head back.
Well, it is happy hour. I think it is a whiskey kind of night. I bet the wife will have a snort tonight she looks worn out today.
All the best to all.
Insert puppy pic here.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
howmus Up here in the Finger Lakes we have 4 different seasons. Yep! Let's see: Almost Winter, Winter, Still Winter, and Road Repair.
There are various descriptions of the four seasons in South Florida.
Generally: Tourist, Rain, Hurricanes, More Rain.
I heard it was Tourist Season, does anyone know what the daily limit is this year, and how much does a permit cost?
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Okay plan:
up831"Before noon, nothing. Afternoon, free."
Better plan:
Wake up
trains
Breakfast
Lunch
Supper
Go to sleep
Dream about trains
Ed, Amtrac and the Amish, not only a great shot but also a thought-provoking photo.
Thank you, Bear
We live only ten miles away from a town with a large Amish population, in fact it is where Dee Ann grew up.
A little farther south in Ohio there are other Amish communities. The Age of Steam roundhouse is in one of these areas.
Then toward eastern Pennsylvania, Lancaster, there are others. Good, hard working folks and good neighbors.
Steam in Amish Paradise by Northern Ohio Railfanning Productions, on Flickr
12-2748cr by George Hamlin, on Flickr
Yes, that's a solar panel on the roof of the equipment shed. Some Amish have varying degrees of modern conveniences.
Cheers, Ed
SeeYou190 Track fiddler Let's all think Spring! I am sick of Summer already. -Kevin
Track fiddler Let's all think Spring!
I am sick of Summer already.
Aw Gee..... I feel so sorry for you. Up here in the Finger Lakes we have 4 different seasons. Yep! Let's see: Almost Winter, Winter, Still Winter, and Road Repair. Yep! 4 different seasons! In just a few more weeks it will stay above freezing and Road Repair will start.
Hey Brent! How are the puppies doing?
Found out this morning that a friend that I taught with at the Middle School here in Geneva died Thursday. She had Parkinson's and died from some of the complications it causes. She was in a nursing home. Died at the age of 69! From this point in life that just seems way too young to me (at 75).
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
We had a couple of inches of snow overnight into this past Monday. Melted by noon, but lots of tree damage around as it fell so wet and heavy on limbs that are budding and leafing out.
Attuvian1 We may have to do a three-way swap. What we've had recently you probably would turn down.
If it includes rain, and is above freezing, I will take it!
My neighbors lawns need water.
Track fiddlerLet's all think Spring!
BroadwayLion
Morning all. Bring me all your coffee. Wait I know you read "bring me your coffee" I said "bring me ALL your coffee" It's going to be a long day.
Don - Specializing in layout DC->DCC conversions
Modeling C&O transition era and steel industries There's Nothing Like Big Steam!
Hi Everyone,
Brunhilda, coffee with cream, please.
Just a quick break to say hello.
Bear: your account of livestock transfer is interesting, especially how the farmers would take extra care to leisurely walk them down the road so as not to bruise or damage the meat. I once helped my uncle and my cousins transfer some Herefords from one pasture to another about a half to a mile apart. Only he didn't walk them. We jogged the whole way, which kept them moving, but didn't startle them.
I know just enough German to get myself into trouble, and I'm sure most everyone knows what the caption says. But, just in case, it says, "The plan for the day." "Before noon, nothing. Afternoon, free." Sounds like a good plan.
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
Good morning diners. Finally have a chance to check in today. It's been a busy week.
Kevin, I got a chance to eat at the Hafbrau House restaurant in Chicago a few years back. It was very good food and the beer was great. Unfortunately, looks like Covid did them in.
Bear, interesting story! Definetely not rambling on or boring me to tears.
Brent, thanks for posting both the xray and the final results on the pups. I showed them to my youngest as she wants to be a vet and she LOVED them. Even figured out what she was looking at on the xray pretty quick without any hint from me.
I can see having flights cancelled due to winter weather, but what is really strange is we know a LOT of people who flew to Florida for spring break only to have their return flights cancelled. A couple families we even boarded before the flights got cancelled, and this was well before this winter-like weather system. Weird.
All the best to everyone.
Mike
I’ve rabbited on for long enough, probably bored everyone to tears,
Hi Bear,
You are many things but boring isn't one of them. I always look forward to your posts. The article about droving was very interesting. I often think back to what my pioneer ancesters endured just to put food on the table. Today we don't know what a hard days work is, not even close!
Nice sunset!
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Good morning
Hope everyone has a Good Friday today. Just reflecting some thought and gratitude for what today is all about.
My Son got tired of bouncing between the hotel and airport. He threw in the towel to rent a car last evening. Drove to Fargo to stay at my Grandsons dorm room. I'm sure it was good to visit his Son at college for the night. I was glad he could make a good thing out of his inconvenience. My Grandson's roommates are out of town for Easter so it all worked out.
Glad you survived the storm Lion. This was one of the few times we didn't get hit next for a change. We got some 65 mph wind gusts that blew semi trucks over and off the road though.
Let's all think Spring!
PUR-haps take a nap today.
One for Brother Elias
Have a good Good Friday gentleman
TF
York1Bear, our railroads also mostly quit hauling livestock by rail about the same time as NZ. The things I've read said that too many animals were mistreated or died enroute. In the U.S., the packing plants moved out to where the animals are raised, so rail was not really needed any more
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
gmpullmanHappy Hour
This calls for a Hafbrau Original.
-Photograph by Kevin Parson
I hope everyone can enjoy one. Virtual German Beer is not bad for anyone.
The World Is A Beautiful Place
I hope everyone is well and safe.
Track fiddler Too windy to de-ice the plane. Their flight has been canceled again.
That stinks. My wife had similar troubles getting to Seattle in December.
Track fiddlerToo windy to de-ice the plane. Their flight has been canceled again.
dEICING THE WINGS:
Digging out at Pinecliffe by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
wINTER AINT' OVER YET!
Vista west of Noxon by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
Happy Hour
Evening
My Son has been delayed here on his way back from Vegas to Bismarck, North Dakota since Tuesday. A while ago they boarded the plane only to get back off again. Too windy to de-ice the plane. Their flight has been canceled again.
gmpullmanMy county health service here in Ohio was just as well setup. Made appointments on line. Filled out the questionaire and printed it out so all we had to do was pass it to the check-in person. Our site was the county fairgrounds where there was plenty of room and all we had to do was follow the signs. In and out in well under a half hour even staying the entire fifteen minute observation period.
My experiences were quite similar. We filled out the forms online, went to the site set up in the old airport terminal, and were in and out super fast and easy.
The boosters were in the old Sears store, and equally easily done.
BroadwayLionPhotos from the House of the LION... Leopard, etc.
Two of my daughters are reporting snow in Seattle and Chicago.
My youngest reports no snow in Orlando!
Photos from the House of the LION... Leopard, etc.
I hear ya big time. For me, it was a fast car and nice hotels or resorts. The only reason for the RV now is to mostly attend dog shows. It is not so convenient to check into the Hilton with four Golden Retrievers in tow and the show grounds are generally out of town in the boonies as well. Even when the show is a ten-minute drive away I take the trailer to the show grounds and she stays there for the 3 or 4 days the show is on. It is a major social event.
I did many long road trips with either a girlfriend or a buddy in this car and loved it. I remember getting pulled over by the California Highway Patrol North of LA once. He said, we usually are pretty laid back on the speed enforcement out here when the highway is empty but 153MPH is just a little too fast. By the way, I love your license plate frame.
I had this car for 14 years.
DoughlessNo lines...no crowds, maybe one car in front like a typical drive through.
My county health service here in Ohio was just as well setup. Made appointments on line. Filled out the questionaire and printed it out so all we had to do was pass it to the check-in person. Our site was the county fairgrounds where there was plenty of room and all we had to do was follow the signs.
In and out in well under a half hour even staying the entire fifteen minute observation period. Our third booster was similarly setup on line and we simply went to the pharmacy (chemist) at a local drug store. Less than fifteen minutes there. Very minor side effects if at all.
One for the Team...
Heritage by Doug Lilly, on Flickr
DoughlessI spent 27 years traveling for work by car and staying in motels. I guess its what I understand. For me, its the only way to do it. Just more freedom and nimbleness.
Same here. I worked on those fancy Class-As for years, and wanted one for my own. The opportunity was there, and I took it.
It did not take long for me to realise it was not for me.
You said it well, cars and hotels provide freedom and nimbleness.
Good to see you in the diner.
Brent:
Mama looks happy, and relieved.
I got my first Moderna vax in the spring of 2021. The booster in September 2021. That's it. My wife registered us online both times, which gave us the place and the time. Both were administered in a church parking lot. Drive through service. The nice ladies had my name on a list on a clipboard they must have printed from the registration site. I gave my ID ...and vax card for the booster...stuck out my left arm...and then was told to park "over there" for 15 minutes in case I had any type of reaction.
No lines...no crowds, maybe one car in front like a typical drive through.
I simply don't understand the other methods there were/are to getting the vax, and why aren't they all just as simple as that.
Kevin:
I spent 27 years traveling for work by car and staying in motels. I guess its what I understand. For me, its the only way to do it. Just more freedom and nimbleness, at least I feel that way. No special assets needed for traveling, just a credit card and a few suitcases. I guess its best to always end the day within one hour from the motel, can't be everywhere.
- Douglas
It has been over seven years since I sold my RV. I do not have a single picture of it, and I did not enjoy it very much. It was my "gift" to myself when my youngest was becoming independent. I should have built the train room then instead.
Bad decision to purchase that thing.
I sold it for only $10,000.00 less than I paid for it, which was not bad, but if you factor in tires, maintenance, fuel, repairs, insurance, and storage, it was a substantial expense with very little return of fun.
Renting a car and staying in hotels is better, more convenient, and less expensive for long road tripping to see the country.
Good morning from a sunny left coast.
Day two on the puppy front, all survived and all healthy, I guess having a Veterinarian as your owner helps. Ended up with nine.
David, I have to give the Government full marks for the way the vaccine program is run here. We just go online and book a time and place and the type of vaccine we prefer and away you go. I have not waited in a line yet and was out in no time.
Only got 2 1/2 hours of sleep last night but feel pretty good, but then again I can go for long periods without any sleep so I guess that is normal for me.
I think I am going to go car shopping, I need to get out of the house, my daughter may need a car if she stays with us this summer while she works. We bought my son a car when he started the movie work while he was still in high school. Bus service is not an option where we are so I feel obligated to supply them with transportation. There are still stock shortages on the lots but a Mazda 3 or Rav 4 are the choices it seems. I still have to see if she ends up in Ottawa with the Feds for the summer, then I am off the hook.
We sold our trailer a couple or three years ago as it was getting on, the truck is 23 in September and we still have it. The wife likes doing the dog show thing with an RV and our plan was to buy something new but then covid hit and the dog shows stopped. So now things are up and running again she wants another RV which means a new tow vehicle as the old truck is just not up to the haul over the Rockies. We are thinking Hybrid Expedition.
Our old truck has the 7.3ltr diesel and could haul that 7000lb trailer up and over mountain ranges without even thinking of slowing down. Apparently, the new hybrids are mega tow vehicles with big torque and big horsepower. I must be getting old because it doesn't really excite me anymore. Getting wife set up is what it is all about.
Gremlins on the move:
GTW GP-38 at Blue Island 1978 by Mark LLanuza, on Flickr
I see a Pacer or two on the second deck. Back when train watching was fun...
I hope everyone is doing well. Back to rain, sleet, snow here for the next few days