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Jeffrey's Trackside Diner ~ October, 2022: FALL COLOR

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Posted by Track fiddler on Monday, October 24, 2022 8:36 PM

BroadwayLion

 

 
Track fiddler
Sleep deprivation, insomnia, sleep apnea? I just call it old age and inconsistent sleeping patterns anymore that kinda sucksSad

 

 

Yes, da LION knows dis.

Take a sleeping pill and stay awake for three hours, then sleep till noon.

LION avoids that.

 

 

My backbone and my gut tends to warn me to avoid all this Lion!

But I'll walk out on a limb here and take one of those sleeping pills around 7:00.

Then, ...Just maybe I can wake up at Kevin's hour at the crack of noon to see what happens tomorrowLaughLaughLaugh

 

If all that goes well, ...I'll build a few of those snowballs tomorrow too! Wink

 

 

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Monday, October 24, 2022 8:52 PM

I have found that my various diabetes medications work pretty well as sleeping pills.  They are designed to lower blood sugar, which makes me dead tired.  I think this is why I can't take the daytime ones.  They knock me out all day long.

It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse. 

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Monday, October 24, 2022 9:22 PM

MisterBeasley
I have found that my various diabetes medications work pretty well as sleeping pills. They are designed to lower blood sugar, which makes me dead tired. I think this is why I can't take the daytime ones. They knock me out all day long.

 

I will have to consider this aand mive my med to PM.

ROAR

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Posted by Track fiddler on Monday, October 24, 2022 9:45 PM

When you watch a Baseball Game, Golf, or Nap Car on a Saturday or Sunday sprawled out comfortably on the couch!  One tends to sleep like a rock.

Got a Bluetooth system with Boston Acoustic speakers and subwoofer.

Like Nap Car, White Noise, one just needs to put repeating sounds like this when they sleep.

https://youtu.be/1PQM7BPhv88

Sleep like a rockSleep

 

 

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Monday, October 24, 2022 10:38 PM

The World Is A Beautiful Place

-Photograph by Kevin Parson

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Good evening everyone. I hope Chloe can get me a plate of noodles and sauce tonight.

Had a great day today. It could have been very bad with low staffing and call-offs from work, but everyone was in a pretty good mood today, and I just kept it going.

-Kevin

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Posted by Track fiddler on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 12:20 AM

Sorry bogus post

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Posted by Track fiddler on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 12:23 AM

SeeYou190

Had a great day today, everyone was in a pretty good mood

It's a good idea to play the Moody Blues for Tuesday afternoon then.

https://youtu.be/GEMuAnFH_lM

 

 

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Posted by hon30critter on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 3:04 AM

Track fiddler
I'm very confident that Dave could build a model of one of these that works though

Thanks for your confidence in me TF, but I'm going to remain focused on the snow plow until it is finished.

Cheers!!

Dave

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Posted by "JaBear" on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 3:43 AM
Gidday Chloe, I see I’ve got a lot of video viewing to catch up on. I must say that that Western Maryland 734 has a pretty funky whistle!!
 
Still searching for Autumn themed railroad posters and have come up with this one.
Autumn Penn by Bear, on Flickr
 
As it has depicted in it, a couple of turkeys, and as, (and it maybe that the Forums quirky nature has come into play again), there has been no Top of the Page eats or drinks been offered, yet again, I found this, so dig in ffolkes!Dinner
 
PRR menu by Bear, on Flickr
 
It’s been good to see that a pair of native Kereru (a large pigeon) are living in the neighbour, I hope it continues and in fact would not mind seeing the population grow. Anyhow by a sheer fluke I’ve managed to get a ½ acceptable photo of one, having lunch in the neighbours’ trees.
 
Kereru by Bear, on Flickr
 
“Common sense is not a gift. It's a punishment because you have to deal with everyone who doesn't have it. 
Thoughts and Best Wishes to All that need them. Kia Kaha.
Cheers, the Bear.Smile

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Posted by gmpullman on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 6:01 AM

 

Three up —

     three down:

 Blue meet on Horseshoe by Mike Danneman, on Flickr


Closer to home:

 Colorful Brecksville by Craig Sanders, on Flickr

 

 

 

Cheers, Ed

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Posted by NorthBrit on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:08 AM

Good afternoon Diners.   A large coffee on the go please,  Chloe.

On some posts on other threads I get Forbidden 405.   Annoying especially on a long answer.

A busy day playing taxi (unpaid  if the taxman reads this Angel).

 

Call in later.

 

David

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Posted by hon30critter on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 7:47 AM

Hi Bear,

I found the Trail Blazer menu to be very interesting, not because of the food items being offered, but because of all the rules regarding placing your order and paying for it that took up 1/4 of the top of the page. Either they were having a huge problem with processing orders, or there was a really anal person in charge of the procedures. Strange!

Thanks for posting it and the wonderful fall themed railway advertising posters.

Cheers!!

Dave

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Posted by hon30critter on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 8:12 AM

Hi folks!!

The end of the month approaches!! (I always like the end of the month because our bank balance goes way up!!!Big Smile).

Where would you like to take the Diner to, and who would like to do it? Personally, Dianne and I are going to be doing some entertaining in November and we have chosen to serve some very tasty Italian based meals, so how about taking the Diner to Italy or France so that we can enjoy the incredible cuisine?

Just a suggestion.

Cheers!!

Dave

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Posted by Track fiddler on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 8:14 AM

405 Forbidden half the time here David!

At least posts can be shortened and I can still say Good morning to all you kind gentlemanWink

 

 

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Posted by Track fiddler on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 8:48 AM

Italy sounds good to me.

 

 

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Posted by York1 on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:30 AM

Good morning, diners. 

Italy sounds great to me.

Hope everyone is doing well. 

I'll check back into the diner later -- have another funeral to attend this morning. 

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 9:38 AM

Good morning Chloe, I'll take my coffee with cream and sugar today.

York1
Italy sounds great to me.

It sounds good to me too.

-Kevin

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Posted by NorthBrit on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:22 AM

Dave.   How about over the coming months a Grand Tour of Europe?

Italy one month.  France.  Germany.  Spain,   or wherever.

 

David

 

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Posted by howmus on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 12:12 PM

 

Italy sounds good....  I can practice up on my singing and maybe impress some Bella there...

"Bella siccome un angelo
in terra pellegrino.
Fresca siccome il giglio
che s'apre in sul mattino.
Occhio che parla e ride,
sguardo che i cor conquide."

Ciao!

73

Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO

We'll get there sooner or later! 

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 2:06 PM

The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.

Here there be cats.                                LIONS with CAMERAS

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 10:45 PM

Hello all, and good evening.

At work, we got rid of all of our Halloween, Fall, and Thanksgiving decorations and seasonal merchandise to make room for hurricane supplies.

Now that the hurricane sales are tapering off, we are going to put out Christmas and Black Friday items early. 

Some of the Black Friday deals this year are really good, but I can't talk about them.

Zip it!

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Posted by hon30critter on Tuesday, October 25, 2022 11:15 PM

NorthBrit
Dave.   How about over the coming months a Grand Tour of Europe? Italy one month.  France.  Germany.  Spain,   or wherever.

Hi David,

Lots of people seem to like the idea of going to Italy so your suggestion is a logical extension of that theme. What do others think?

Is anyone interested in moving the Diner?

Salute!!

Dave

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 1:07 AM

The World Is A Beautiful Place

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I think I have gone through every box of train stuff I own now, resorted it, photographed a lot of the valuable pieces, and carefully repacked it all.

I did not see my twelve piece undecorated Walthers work train set, and I also did not see my two Master Creations kits. This has me worried a bit.

I am wondering where they could be.

-Kevin

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Posted by NorthBrit on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 4:31 AM

Good morning Diners.  A coffee on the go, Zoe.

Dave. Wherever the Diner goes I am happy with. Smile   Much as I would like to take it around,  unfortunately I have a number of challenges to contend with here.

 

Try and 'call in' later.

 

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Posted by Water Level Route on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 6:27 AM

Good Morning Diners.  Chloe, black coffee and a glazed doughnut please.

Finally some good news.  Took my oldest to the doctor yesterday for her recurring medical issue and the doc decided she is not a candidate for surgery again at this time.  He wants to see her again just after the first of the year, but right now is confident the current issue can resolve on its own.  Happy day!

Next month's destination matters not to me, as I don't have the time to move it myself.  I'll be happy wherever it takes us.

Hope everyone is doing well.

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Posted by York1 on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 8:25 AM

Good morning, diners.  Flo, I'll have bacon, eggs, and black coffee.

It was a cold morning to walk -- a nice change.

Mike, that's good news!  It's a nice relief from worry about a child.

Finally, I had a day with nothing scheduled.  That was until a few minutes ago.  Grumpy

 

SeeYou190
Now that the hurricane sales are tapering off, we are going to put out Christmas and Black Friday items early. 

That's good news -- it must mean that repairs and recovery are progressing.  Even at that, it will probably be years before everything returns to normal.

 

This looks like a neat place in Ohio, and a great idea for scouts who are earning a different badge:

https://sports.yahoo.com/taste-railroading-boy-scouts-sample-092013396.html

 

I'm looking forward to seeing Italy   .  I'm going with our daughters next June to Italy, Austria, and Germany.  They have laid out a sightseeing itenerary that has us staying in certain towns and traveling to the sights by trains.  It sounds like a great trip.

With Covid restrictions going away, we are able to take some of these overseas trips we had planned, but never got to take.

Have a great Hump Day, everyone.

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Posted by Water Level Route on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 8:38 AM

York1
I'm going with our daughters next June to Italy, Austria, and Germany.

Whatever you do, please don't look inside your overly heavy suitcase until you arrive in Europe.  I would hate for you to find me before we get there! Laugh

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Posted by BroadwayLion on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 8:39 AM

Lion never been to spain. or italy, or even any plkace else in Europe.

All my travails er travels beern in ASIA. You know, like in Vietnam.

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Posted by SeeYou190 on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 9:01 AM

Good morning everyone. Chloe, I think I will have a glazed doughnut as well. Something sweet sounds good this morning, but I will take my coffee black.

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Water Level Route
Took my oldest to the doctor yesterday for her recurring medical issue and the doc decided she is not a candidate for surgery again at this time. 

This is very good news.

When my middle daughter was young, less than two years old, she had a bad medical condition that kept us very worried. After about 18 months of doctor visits, travelling to specialists in Miami, and hospitals, everything worked out.

York1
That's good news -- it must mean that repairs and recovery are progressing.  Even at that, it will probably be years before everything returns to normal.

This is just the emergency hurricane supplied that we are clearing out. Generators, fans, extension cords, fuel cans, trash bags, plastic wrap, and so on. We will go back to just normal shelf stock on these items.

The rest of the store is still selling at about double normal amounts.

-Kevin

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Posted by up831 on Wednesday, October 26, 2022 10:10 AM

Hi Everyone,

He's baaaack!

"Well I've never been to Spain, but I've been to Oklahoma......," literally.

Took awhile to catch up on all of the posts.  Beautiful fall colors pictures.  We were down in Oklahoma and came back through my old stomping grounds in Kansas.  Unfortunately, we did not go through Salina to the Cozy Inn.  Anyway, there were trees with color, but the colors were subdued. As we came north into Illinois, the colors were much more vibrant.  They popped.  My wife thinks it's a function of the amount of rainfall.  I would tend to agree.  
When we do our fall trips, I often try to pick up a freight car kit from the region I'm visiting.  Example: a few years ago, we were in NH for our conference.  I was able to pick up an orange New Haven box car kit in Connecticut, something I probably wouldn't have bought otherwise, but I liked it.  This year I got an Accurail UP two bay ACF covered hopper.  I was kind a hoping for a steam era MKT or MP box car to fit the region, but hey, I'm happy with the purchase.

If we dont allow poly-tics in the diner, do we allow mono-tics or any other kind of tics?  Whistling

Less is more,...more or less!

Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)

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