SeeYou190 Good morning all. Our family Thanksgiving was cancelled this year because so many people have the flu. That makes me sad. -Kevin
Good morning all.
Our family Thanksgiving was cancelled this year because so many people have the flu. That makes me sad.
-Kevin
That is sad! Hopefully something can be planned for when everyone is feeling up to par!
I had my 6 month Doctors visit yesterday....... Blood presure was very high when the Nurse took it! Usually is a bit over what we want but this time was way over what I want it to be. Doc took a look at it and shook his head and said OK we need to take care of this. I had been taking my blood pressure at home with a good wrist cuff for the past copuple months. I had printed it off and brought it with me. Reminded the Doc I do have "White Coat" hypertension and that might be the reason. Handed him the printout (My average BP was 128/70) His eyes got wide open and said these are are great readings. Right where we like to see! Didn't change my meds which I think he was gong to up after the reading the nurse took.
Got home and had supper and went to take my after supper diabettes pill. I never took my morning pills which include the Bp meds! Duh!!! Glad he didn't make any changes which could have been overdosses......!!!
Ran 20 laps over at the fieldhouse this morning. Hope to get that back up to 32 laps in a couple months. That would be a 10k. I was doing that 3 days a week prior to the Pandemic.....
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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, everyone. Nothing for me today, Flo.
I am going to miss the diner for a while.
When I was a kid, someone gave me the book, "The Flying Carpet", by Richard Halliburton. He was an explorer in the early 1930s who flew his plane, a Stearman C-3B, around the world, visiting some of the most iconic sites.
One of his chapters, with pictures, was when he explored Petra. Ever since reading that book, I have wanted to see it.
Finally, I'm getting my chance.
For the next several weeks, my daughters and I are going to be traveling and hiking around the Middle East, with our last days in December at Petra and the Dead Sea in Jordan. I am really looking forward to this.
We will see how it goes. Their husbands are staying home to take care of the kids, and my wife did not want to go, so it is just the four of us.
I will be home before Christmas and I can cross Petra off my bucket list. Keep the diner waitresses happy with good tips while I'm gone!
Before I leave tomorrow I need to buy a hat like Indiana Jones:
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."
York1For the next several weeks, my daughters and I are going to be traveling and hiking around the Middle East,
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
York1 For the next several weeks, my daughters and I are going to be traveling and hiking around the Middle East, Safe travels, John and daughters, and HAVE FUN!! Cheers, the Bear.
York1
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Italia.
10 towns to visit
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iLHRYSJf_pM&ab_channel=LifestyleHal
Another 12 towns to visit.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1ZuRGCzGUM&ab_channel=LifestyleHal
David
Good Afternoon,
We are having a heat wave here with temps of 35F and may hit 40 by Friday!
John, have a safe and fun trip. Have watched several shows about Petra. The closest we have come to the middle east was Istanbul.
TF, glad to hear your trup to the ER came out ok but it prompts me to ask if you are taking protein pump inhibitor meds. My wife has been on them for years to treat GERD(acid reflux) and has been having anxiety problems for the last 5 yrs. Send me a PM if my question is too personal.
The mighty Northern is coupled to the Intercity Express just waiting clearance to leave the station, hopefully in the next few days. My Northern is the only CN specific loco ever done in plastic. I think it is one of the best looking locos ever built. It has a balanced appearance.
Expecting a call from my urologist with the results of my annual PSA test. It will be 6 years this Christmas since my prostate cancer surgery.
CN Charlie
Here's an example of a fun train you could run on your layout:
Note the pistons have been removed from the cylinders. No lubrication without the steam to atomize it.
I remember having Thanksgiving dinner on the Broadway while Amtrak still had the Budd Pennsy twin-unit (couplet in PRR-speak) diners in service in 1972.
Amtrak_TG by Edmund, on Flickr
I talked to the steward about the preparation. Whole turkeys were roasted in the kitchen, no microwave-shrink wrapped food back then.
$4.50! What's a Big Mac go for these days?
This set wound up in Fort Wayne Indiana a few years later. I don't know whatever happened to this pair. They were supposed to be converted to a restaurant and, as so often happens, never materalized.
PRR_Diner by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers, Ed
SeeYou190 Our family Thanksgiving was cancelled this year because so many people have the flu. That makes me sad. -Kevin
Our Thanksgiving feast has dwidled to just two of us. Th GF's sister called this morning to say she and her problematic daughter would not be here after all, after inviting herself over last week. It seems her other problematic daughter won't be available to take care of the three dogs.
Just as well. We had an open house this afternoon, and now we can take our time cleaning up.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Good evening
Judy and I decided to stay home and relax, except for the cook-a-thone tomorrow and then relax. The HOOT with Family Cheers Weekends tire us out anyway
Hi Charlie, No Sir, It wasn't acid reflex meds. It's an intestinal thing. But Thank you for the heads up...Appreciate that
P.S. Recall you mentioning your wife's anxiety problem a few times through the years. That's gotta be tough. Got my curiosity and looked up information on PPI's. The medical information was like a catch-22. It was saying PPI's can cause depression and anxiety but also stated anxiety can cause acid reflux. Definitely looks like a tough act to follow. Hope your wife can find a way to overcome that, as after my little taste of it, just can't imagine years of it. Took Prevacid for a short time years ago and luckily that problem went away.
Wishing you well for a good PSA test result and enjoy that CN Northern Loco when it gets there. Sounds like a beauty! Make sure you post it, if you would please
Thanks John. You and your Daughters have a wonderful time on your trip. Have Fun and be safe.
Have a great Turkey Day tomorrow gentleman
TF
MisterBeasley I got Labatts Blue and Moosehead. But, while I was there I noticed they actually had some Hamms beer for sale. And I'm in Delaware.
I got Labatts Blue and Moosehead. But, while I was there I noticed they actually had some Hamms beer for sale. And I'm in Delaware.
For those who might be interested, I just got an email from Ulrich telling me about his house situation.
Unfortunately he and Petra have had to abandon their goal of building a small house in the countryside. They managed to get as far as having the foundation poured, but then the contractor decided to double his price for finishing the house because of the cost increases for materials and material shortages. That was simply beyond Ulrich's budget. They are planning on renting an apartment in the south of Germany where costs are more affordable.
Despite the setback, Ulrich sounded like they are still in an upbeat mode. He is looking at the bright side hoping that they can find an apartment in a nice area away from the horrors that they endured in their place in Hamburg.
He still follows the forums but he doesn't want to get any more involved than that.
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
Thanks for the update concerning Ulrich and Petra Dave. Was sorry to hear about their house project falling through. Glad they were able to keep their spirits up through that unfortunate disappointment. Hopefully they're able to find the place they're looking for in the good area to the south.
My thoughts and best wishes to you and Petra Ulrich.
Judy and I are up early to start prepping everything. Cooking as a sport first, then hope to get one football game in, if I get my way We like having our feast early in the afternoon. Then we can relax and watch a couple movies, indulging in several desserts later on. Makes for a fun day and we don't get so stuffed by breaking up all the good food and desserts.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!
I'm pulling the same duty TF is in getting things ready this morning. I wouldn't have gotten up so early as I did a lot yesterday, but turkeys in a smoker take some time. Oh well, nobody else is up so the house is quiet. That's kind of nice.
York John, please take and share pictures! I imagine it will be an amazing trip! Have fun and stay safe!
Anxiety is no joke. Hope everyone dealing with it (directly or indirectly) is doing okay.
Kevin, part of our Thanksgiving crew had to bow out due to sickness yesterday. It will be much quieter at our house too.
All others, thinking of you, but a kitchen timer just went off. Gotta go!
Mike
Good afternoon Diners. It has been a busy morning for me, so a glass of Calabria wine "Colli del Mancuso" please, Chloe.
Benvenuti in Calabria.
Take the train to Calabria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJtnhXXMziU&ab_channel=trainlagged
Trainspotting in Calabria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntTimUHGsOQ&ab_channel=CortiFerroviariAmatoriali
More trainspotting. This time at the train stations Reggio Calabria Centrale and Villa San Giovanni
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-__JlLkYXo8&ab_channel=Mr.FrecciarossaHD
A quick viiew of Reggio Calabria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eykIGYurTf4&ab_channel=boccionifermi
Steam Train in Calabria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hR79PhO5tHw&ab_channel=VitaCalabraTours
I'm really glad we just ordered our turkey dinner out this year. With the guests not coming we'll still have leftovers. The GF has spent the last two days cooking and cleaning for this open house yesterday, and we just got back from our Bourbon Trail expedition on Sunday night. She's beat, so we're glad there's no more company today.
The open house was well attended, much to my surprise given the holiday the next day and the short notice. It was all neighbors plus one friend from a few towns away. One neighbor is 82 and recovering from a broken arm, and this was probably her first real social time out in a month. She enjoyed herself immensely. On the other end of the age spectrum, our part-time neighbors showed up with two of their three lovely daughters. The girls love the cats and the dog.
Happy Thanksgiving to all! And for those not in the US, you are welcome to a Happy Thanksgiving, too. Those in Canada have had yours already, right?
Thanksgiving, for those not aware of its origins, started as a celebration of a good harvest back in colonial times with the early Pilgrim colony in New England. The local Native American population was invited to join in for the grand feast. To this day, it is celebrated with family and friends. The traditional dish is turkey, with plenty of side dishes. Houses smell wonderful for days.
Almost there.
Turkey by Michael, on Flickr
Turkey
Hamms_St-Paul by Edmund, on Flickr
Gobble-gobble... Yummy!
Woman carries Thanksgiving turkey at Thresher & Kelley Market, Faneuil Hall by Boston Public Library, on Flickr
Dean Martin & Jerry Lewis - That's Amore
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWulNMLukVE&ab_channel=dino4ever
Background Chill-Out Italian Style.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_26BhViw28s&ab_channel=Buddha%27sLounge
Water Level RouteAlmost there.
That looks incredible Mike!!
If I might ask, what temperature did you smoke it at, and for how long? Also, what type of wood did you use? We have a Bradley smoker that looks very similar to yours.
John,
That sounds like a great trip! Have fun!
howmusI had been taking my blood pressure at home with a good wrist cuff for the past copuple months. I had printed it off and brought it with me. Reminded the Doc I do have "White Coat" hypertension and that might be the reason. Handed him the printout (My average BP was 128/70)
Hi howmus,
Has your doctor ever suggested that you bring your cuff with you when you visit? That would allow you to compare readings between your BP monitor and his. I used to suffer from 'white coat syndrome' but now my machine always reads a bit higher than my doctor's.
You definitely don't want to take too much BP medication. My medications have been reduced at least three times since I retired (I wonder if there is a connection there - do ya think?). Each reduction was preceded by dizzy spells when I stood up because my BP was way too low.
Good afternoon Diners. A large Cappuccino please, Flo.
A busy day ahead.
Benvenuti in Campania - Welcome to Campania.
Naples. I first visited here in 1975. Dawn loves the port area of Naples. She wants to go again.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2VynTg5d4Pk&ab_channel=TravelAndDiscover
Naples Central Station trainspotting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fg3Kf4i89PI&ab_channel=Mr.FrecciarossaHD
Places to visit in Campania.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5cwcSQ-V57M&ab_channel=SkyTravel
hon30critterHas your doctor ever suggested that you bring your cuff with you when you visit? That would allow you to compare readings between your BP monitor and his. I used to suffer from 'white coat syndrome' but now my machine always reads a bit higher than my doctor's. You definitely don't want to take too much BP medication. My medications have been reduced at least three times since I retired (I wonder if there is a connection there - do ya think?). Each reduction was preceded by dizzy spells when I stood up because my BP was way too low.
Hi Dave! Just as an FYI, I found out what happened. It turns out I didn't take my morning meds! DUH! I think that should answer the mystery... LOL
I did have one episode a couple years back where I did have very low BP! I ended up spending the night in the Horse Piddle that time. Doctor never told me (a different doc than I have now) not to take a certain "Old Guy Problem" med and one of the two BP meds within an hour of each other! One I take after eating breakfast. New Doc got very upset when I told him about that. New doc was a Geriatric Specialist at one time. Both of the meds are "Vaso Dialators" and that is why the one "ahem" works well too.... (just a different part of the body. )
You're absolutely right with seeing your BP go up the next day if you don't take the meds. I generally take my BP in the morning, before breakfast and before feeding the cats. I take my morning Old Man Pills shortly thereafter, with breakfast. It explains why my BP is just dandy if I have a doctor visit later in the day. I suppose I could have more even numbers if I cut the pills in half and split the dose between morning and night, but why bother?
I need to find a can of contact cleaner. Maybe the hardware store will have it. I miss Radio $hack for stuff like that. I need it because the batteries on my BP cuff aren't making good contact.
We had a nice quiet Thanksgiving dinner last night, just the two of us. We ordered the whole thing takeout because we just got back from the Bourbon Trail on Sunday and didn't have time to buy and cook everything.
MisterBeasleyYou're absolutely right with seeing your BP go up the next day if you don't take the meds.
Yep!!! At the Docs when the nurse took it, it was 162/70. Even that is not terrible, but! At home (the doc put this in my record -) it has averaged 128/70 over a 3 month period. I have had it , ah, should we say considerably higher at the Docs! a few years ago.
Part of my success keeping things in check is the regiment of running at the fieldhouse at the college. Going back through 18,600 old emails (from my now defunked RR account) I found that prepandemic I was running 10k 3 days a week (32 laps). I have been doing 5k three days a week since they opened back up and am gradually increasing that from 16 laps. I am now running 20 laps and will add another 2 laps next week, I hope. I am feeling the extra couple of laps though!
I always found my wrist cuff always read higher than the ones at cardiac rehab where I was usually 100/60. The first time I went to rehab after the excercise I was at about 85/55 and they would not let me leave until it got higher. After that I drank water after each of the routines and that kept my blood pressure up. Having my normal low blood pressure hid the mitral valve problems I was having until I had a more extensive physical.
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!
What do you know? I am TOP OF THE PAGE again.
Help yourself.
IMG_4996 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Off course there is Caffe Italiano
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aomhtJ2r5TU&list=OLAK5uy_nuh76szJXWV59mYOHXqgabhEGlPMoR9rY&index=3&ab_channel=JackJezzro-Topic
Campania Italy
The coastal towns of Campania are the tourist areas.
If you are in the area then try to visit Benevento. Benevento is a short train ride inland. Drink the local wine and relax.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6uP5lGdY_40&ab_channel=LongobardiinItalia
Also inland is Avellino.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfxMXKg1YYU&ab_channel=VisitItaly
Since I was knee high to a grasshopper the song 'Santa Lucia' was played in our house. A little indulgence -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mVJJd0NNkYE&ab_channel=HishamQaddoumi
Ray, you're doing well with your exercise program. I have to get out walking again, as it seems the weather has gotten a bit nippy for biking, which I greatly prefer. I'm 75 now, and I still miss my weekly ice hockey games I had to stop 5 years ago.
And congratulations on needing an occasional dose of that other pill!
Good morning Diners. A large Espresso on the go please, Brunhilda.
A busy day ahead with Christmas looming.
Benvenuti in Lazio
In case you do not know the sites to see in Rome --
Arrivederci Roma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4CGN33YcBaM&ab_channel=HenryKipping
Quanto sei Bella Roma
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OdVE8l0d8lg&ab_channel=EmilioTripodi
Civitavecchia
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejUflRGsr6w&ab_channel=TopTouristPlaces
Train journey. Civitavecchia to Rome
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksOw9CLkM7w&ab_channel=NonstopEurotrip
Lazio
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UwmJuopgknc&ab_channel=SkyTravel