BroadwayLionI cannot walk on the icy suirfaces betweeh here and there.
BroadwayLionI have a walker, but may need to move to a powered cart before the next eyar is over.
Hi Bro. Elias,
I am in the same boat. My balance and mobility are terrible. I now have to use a cane even for short distances like going from the front door to the car. If I have to walk any distance I need to use my walker. I have a wheelchair but the solid rubber tires are too soft so it is hard to push. I often use it like a walker because it is actually quite comfortable to sit in. I suspect that I will need an electric wheelchair at some point in the future.
I suffer from a lack of exercise, but if I exercise that generates a whole new set of pains in my back and my knees which are even more debilitating. Enough whining!
Fortunately I'm not depressed about my situation. It is what it is.
Good luck with getting the elevator (I mean that in a positive sense). Have you considered chair lifts?
Cheers!!
Dave
Edit!
Top of the page! With all these discussions about pies, we have a pie crisis in our household! I love cherry pies!!! Dianne hates them!!! Her favourite is pecan.
I'm going to suggest a compromise. We will offer you one or the other (or both if you're really have a sweet tooth tonight) along with copious quantities of whipped cream and ice cream!
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Good morning Diners. Some meats, cheeses and breads please, Brunhilda.
Benvenuti in Le Marche, Italia - Welcome to Le Marche, Italy
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CbLuDdgOGA&ab_channel=ExpatEssentialsForItaly
Ancona and nearby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnjB5_LUvpE&ab_channel=ArtsyGail
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Good morning
Grocery day as chow choices are becoming slim. Must first stop by the bank on the way to check out special financing options before taking on this discouraging endeavor...
When not enough treats, snacks or ice cream to choose from in the evening, I've been known to become a little bit grumpy.
Ponte Della Maddalena Devil's Bridge
https://www.visititaly.eu/places-and-tours/the-5-most-spectacular-bridges-in-italy
TF
Ancona to Bologna train journey
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H6iNQN5ADWY&ab_channel=TravelingRocks
Artisan Le Marche
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4uSbIF1d-Q&ab_channel=BarbaraWeibel
Enjoy
howmus Where I live we might get a dusting or such. When it gets too bad here I wait until the neighbor wants to use his monster walk behind snow blower at least at the end of the driveways when the city piles it up several feet.
Where I live we might get a dusting or such. When it gets too bad here I wait until the neighbor wants to use his monster walk behind snow blower at least at the end of the driveways when the city piles it up several feet.
The cities around here also pile snow in your driveway when they plow. But when I lived in Anchorage, AK the city by ordinance was not allowed to push snow into your driveway, and if they did all you had to do was call and they would send a truck out to remove the snow.
Rick Jesionowski
Rule 1: This is my railroad.
Rule 2: I make the rules.
Rule 3: Illuminating discussion of prototype history, equipment and operating practices is always welcome, but in the event of visitor-perceived anacronisms, detail descrepancies or operating errors, consult RULE 1!
TF posts a picture of Devil's Bridge.
Here is a steam excursion at the same place.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g__D0dNB2AI&ab_channel=d-uk
Milan to Tirano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8LG43XwN3N0&ab_channel=TheManinSeat61
Good morning, diners. It's a cold morning, but no snow.
It's our 44th anniversary. Not celebrating other than we are attending a school parent fundraising function-dinner tonight. Even in retirement, I'm expected to be there.
The good news is they have a bar operating. The school even gets a cut of the alcohol profits -- so my drinking is actually a donation to the parent group!
Have a great Friday.
York1 John
I asked my doctor if I gave up delicious food and all alcohol, would I live longer? He said, "No, but it will seem longer."
Hello everyone,
Back from as great couple of days in Orlando, and did not even go to Walt Disney World!
I have some catching-up to do. I will check in later.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Well.... A deep subject! Looks like Western NY is gonna get a bit more of the fluffy white stuff off the big lake tonight. They got hammered in places with over 2' last night and they say another 10 to 20 inches are on the way. Time to get out the snow shoes and light the BBQ grills I guess.
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
I heard lots of commotion coming from the kitchen a little while ago. Pots and pans clanging, interspersed with laughter and giggling. What gives?
Turns out Brunhilda, Chloe and Flo brought their sisters to the diner to get some apple pies made up for the holidays!
Apple Pie by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers, Ed
gmpullman I heard lots of commotion coming from the kitchen a little while ago. Pots and pans clanging, interspersed with laughter and giggling. What gives? Turns out Brunhilda, Chloe and Flo brought their sisters to the diner to get some apple pies made up for the holidays! Apple Pie by Edmund, on Flickr Cheers, Ed
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
The World Is A Beautiful Place
-Photograph by Kevin Parson
Just sitting here unwinding and enjoying the perfect evening. The weather is flawless, and the night is completely still and peaceful.
Hitting the rack soon, I hope everyone is well.
Good morning Diners. A large cappuccino pllease, Janie.
Last Wednesday both Dawn and I had Booster Jabs against Covid. We have been ill ever since? Jobs around the house are being neglected a little. Worse still I haven't seen the train room.
Enough of that.
Benvenuti in Umbria, Italia - Welcome to Umbria, Italy.
The programme starts at 0.30 after adverts?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzN7vIUlmK4&ab_channel=TRACKS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9296oiK9cFU&ab_channel=IntrepidItalianwithMichele
MiniMetro Perugia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pYAF47gmPM&ab_channel=Eisenbahn.tv
Cable Car of Orvieto
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kd_tT28TkA8&ab_channel=Eisenbahn.tv
Was helping Judy wrap Christmas presents this morning. We finished our shopping a few weeks ago that we started in July We like getting it done gradually whenever we're out and about so it's not a chore. Also nice to avoid the last minute rush and all the commercialism in the stores.
NorthBrit TF posts a picture of Devil's Bridge. Here is a steam excursion at the same place. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g__D0dNB2AI&ab_channel=d-uk
Greetings from my Southern Command. Not much going in as it is cold here too.
glad I am not getting the lake effect stuff.
We might have snow Thankgiving at my Northen Command.
Good Morning, a chilly day here, the windchill was -15F when I put the bird feeders out at 7:30 but it is sunny now. The racoon has stopped his nightly visits but my wife is concerned about avian flu so the feeders are thoroughly cleaned every night.
Dave, is it snowing yet out your way? I see Owen Sound might get 80 cm. I used to travel there on business and have experienced snow events there. Sorry to hear of your mobility issues. My good friend in Thief River Falls is in the same boat. She had back surgery a year ago that largely stopped the pain but she has trouble with stability. She needs exercise but can't plus needs to lose weight so is in a real catch 22.
No big plans for today other than a run for bird seed. In the past 3 months I have only driven 1k km, about 600 miles. The last fill up lasted 6 weeks.
David, we got the Phizer booster 3 weeks ago. Only felt really sleepy afterwards but my wife still has a sore arm.
Think I'll run the CP Hudson a little today and then back in the display case it goes as I want to run the Northern.
CN Charlie
Western, NY forecast:
Today has been cancelled do to some white conditions called Partly Cloudy. A couple feet of Partly Cloudy has already fallen in the area and in some places about 5 to 11" more of it are expected today. Best advise is to stay home or do some cross country skiing or snowshoeing in your own back yard. Do watch out for Thundersnow as it has been observed in that area and may be persistant.
Looks like just another beautiful day in Buffalo, NY.....
I love visiting Orlando. Of course, I stopped in at Heavenly Hot Dogs before the show for the best Chicago Dog in Florida.
The show was amazing. Hamilton should be on everyone's Must-See List. It was different from any other show I have been to.
The set perfectly complimented the decor in the Dr. Phillips Center. I have not been in Downtown Orlando in a long time, and this was my first show at the Dr. Phillips Center. What a beautiful venue.
The rehablilitation in Downtown Orlando is amazing. The city is absolutely gorgeous. I remember hanging out in O-Town in the 1990s going to Grunge/Punk shown at The Edge. It is all different now.
Good afternoon, everyone. I'll have some coffee, Chloe.
The past week has been too busy. I'm trying to make sure I have all the bases covered for a trip I'm taking. It hasn't been as easy as I thought it would be.
Kevin, that looks like a great time in Orlando. I was there for a week last year, but I didn't really see Orlando. I saw the inside of the airport, and I saw the highway from a bus window on the way to Disney. I don't believe I've ever been downtown.
Brent, enjoy your weather. It is cold with 20 mph wind on the plains.
David, I hope you and Dawn feel better soon. Not to make you feel bad, but with two shots and two boosters, I never really felt much. This year's flu shot made my arm hurt more than the boosters. Two years ago my wife made me get that series of shingles shots. Those really knocked me for a loop.
MLC, it's unusual, but Kentucky has had more snow this year than we have had here. My sister-in-law in Kentucky puts up with it.
TF, congratulations on finishing your Christmas shopping. I wish I could convince my wife to do that. We usually wait until the last minute, and then get grouchy over everything.
Charley, I wish our raccoons would take a winter break. They keep finding ways to get to the feeders. My wife has tried everything except letting me use my method.
Ray, keep that deep snow in New York. I really don't want to shovel snow that is that deep.
Bear, with all this talk in the diner about cold and snow, I hope you are enjoying some Spring weather.
Enough of this. It's back to work filling out forms and making checklists. I'll check back later to see how everyone is doing.
Dawn wants to go back to Italy. (Hopefully she chooses a holiday for us soon. )
Orvieto, Umbria.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LGgXPIYIpd8&ab_channel=annamotion
Assisi, Umbria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIZ076P787I&ab_channel=denniscallan
Howdy from no snow cover in the Finger Lakes.
That said not far west of here they now have measured over 6' of the white "stuff" (I would use a better word but it might get me banned.....) Near Buffalo, NY. They can keep it!
I did get my little battery electric EGO snow blower out and near the main door on the deck just in case last week. That should keep any of the "stuff" at bay here in the Finger Lakes for a while. LOL
Good evening
What I have noticed in the Diner lately is there's a steady flow of Chit,...a lot less Chat,... but almost no Chit-Chat Whatsoever
I think we forgot how to Chat, with our Chit
Let's start out simple here to see if we can work our way back up to some Chat, before we attempt to put the Chit, with the Chat
I'll start-er-off.
Which do you most prefer when given a choice of a good garbage treat?
A) Ho Ho
B) Ding Dong
C) Nutty Buddy
D) Twinky
E) All of thee above
F) Something else bad for you
Track fiddlerC) Nutty Buddy
This NuttyBuddy:
Not that NuttyBuddy:
I'll have to try those Richard. I got a box of the second one you posted that I've been working on tonight.
I've had the chocolate nutty cones like that but never tried the Little Debbie ones. Are they really good then?
Knee Slapper!!!
What about F) Something else bad for you
Hi, gang. We're coming back from our Bourbon Trail vacation. As I expected, I'm not a fan of bourbon, and after two tastings I skipped the drinking part and stuck with my job as designated driver. Good idea, as I stayed quite sober while others were staggering a bit.
The tech of bourbon making is interesting. I did go on distillery tours and picked up a lot of information.
We left our home in Delaware a week ago under bright sun at 70 degrees. Right now on the West Virginia border with Maryland, it's about 30 degrees and there's been a dusting of snow everywhere.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
An advance Welcome Back Mister B. Sounds like you had a good time
We're trying to put the Chat, back together with the Chit, here in the Diner tonight