It has done it again. I was near bottom of page - now at the top!!!
No Italian wine, sorry. Theakston's Old Peculier.
IMG_5730 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Benvenuti Valle d'Aosta, (North West Italy.
A Cafe Corretto with meats, cheese and breads please, Chloe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qDrdty5YHYI&ab_channel=PabloTibis
Aosta by Road Train
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WEeQid0OnDI&ab_channel=uimahal
Aosta Town.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUv3KO9jnmE&ab_channel=VoyagesTours
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. Chloe, I'll have the special with an extra egg and a side of wheat toast.
Been prepping for Thanksgiving over the past few weeks by buying supplies here and there as they become available. Bonus if they are on sale. Turkeys have gone on sale here this past week, but big ones appear to be impossible to find. I roast a big one and smoke a small one each year. The small ones are everywhere, so no problem there. The big ones are another story. I normally roast about a 22 pounder, bigger if I can find one. I ordered a 24 pounder with our groceries last week and received a 16 pounder. No good, so I went on a quest last night to find a big turkey on sale. Lots of 14-16 pound turkeys out there. I was about to give up at the last store which at least had a few 17 pound birds, when I found one almost 20 pounds. Good enough. Sheesh!
A clip from my favorite group of guys from my favorite TV show ever. Driving through the streets of a small Italian town. Not all the towns are this difficult to get around, but there are some!
Ciao!
Mike
Morning
SeeYou190 All we had weather-wise today was a gentle breeze and sporatic light showers. I hope it stays this way through tomorrow.
All we had weather-wise today was a gentle breeze and sporatic light showers.
I hope it stays this way through tomorrow.
I as well for your well-being Kevin. My sleep gets disrupted as I wake up like clockwork every night at 2:00 in the morning and have been a bit concerned about our friend down in Florida. Turned to the Weather Channel covering Hurricane Nicole the last couple nights.
Glad to see you're not in the direct path as I know Cape Coral and Fort Myers is about 2 1/2 hours south of Tampa.
The radar looks quite concerning as they stated Cape Coral has not got their storm drainage clear of debris from Hurricane Ian yet.
What does this north boy know as I'm only familiar with bad snow storms but definitely not hurricanes? I do know that counterclockwise swirl don't look good though. Hopefully you somehow missed that yellow and red zone Kevin. Also hope you stay safe again and don't get too much rain this time.
TF
Most water news usually isn't good.
Today Commemorates 47 years since the tragedy of the Edmunds Fitzgerald and the loss of her 29 souls.
https://www.netnewsledger.com/2022/11/10/47-years-ago-today-the-sinking-of-the-edmund-fitzgerald/
Offensive to see advertising in the article I view as quite tasteless but the only current recap for today I could find.
https://youtu.be/hgI8bta-7aw
Always enjoyed Gordon's tribute put to music.
gmpullman Griddle is cold, beer keg empty and no bartender tonight? The diner is looking more like an Amtrak diner every day
Griddle is cold, beer keg empty and no bartender tonight? The diner is looking more like an Amtrak diner every day
Well, I'll try to do my part to stir the pot Ed. Don't have any Italy stuff this morning but looks like you, David and others are doing a good job with that. I thank you guys as all enjoyed and appreciated!
We had a high of near 70° yesterday and woke up to 56° this morning. The temperature is supposed to start dropping this afternoon.
Been working on some plumbing in a basement bathroom for the last couple days. Legs are sore from running up and down the stairs and glad to have some relaxing modeling to do this afternoon, after some outside stuff gets taken care of.
My son texted us and apparently they closed Bismarck and the surrounding area as a Blizzard is going to hit bringing 12 to18 inches and 50 mph winds.
Our Brother Lion should get a taste of that first as him, I believe lives a bit west of there. Luckily they predict it will track north of where Judy and I live. Lion's leaves already blew over here a while ago and we don't need him sending us any of his big snow.
Have a great day gentlemen
Good morning, diners. Bacon, eggs, and coffee on this cold morning.
Kevin, it looks like you missed the major part of the storm. The only good news out of all this is that storm season is nearly over. However, the damage from the earlier storm will take a long time to recover from.
Mister Beasley, that sounds like a great trip. I know there are several centers of Bourbon production, mostly in Kentucky. If you get close to Lexington, I spent some time there during my college years at a job. I almost went broke. I kind of spent more than I earned at that job.
David, those videos of Italy are pretty neat. I've never been there, but we're going with all the kids and grandkids next year. My daughters have quite an itinerary planned out, including riding trains from city to city between the stays. It looks like a long, tiring trip to me.
Mike, your Thanksgiving cooking sounds ambitious. As we've gotten older, we've cut back on how much cooking we do. Now, since we will be at one of the daughter's house, we will leave the cooking up to them. I know some meat will be in the smoker before we get there.
TF, I don't know why, but I really don't remember much of the news about that ship sinking. I was in Louisiana at the time, but really the only thing I remember about it was the song.
For everyone mentioned, I hope you are doing well.
It's another busy retirement day. I'm tired just thinking about everything today. First on the list is to clean the stove before the new one is delivered. Then some other business takes up a good part of the day. These days are too busy for me.
This is of the Bernina Express between Italy and Switzerland.
Have a great day, everyone.
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."
Hi Everyone,
Today is November 10th, the anniversary of the sinking of the Edmond Fitzgerald. I've made a small tradition to play the song every Nov. 10. Why specifically I don't know. In fact I'd never heard of it until well after the song came out. I guess it seemed like a nice thing to do.
https://youtu.be/K6DUFPNILvM
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
up831 Hi Everyone, Today is November 10th, the anniversary of the sinking of the Edmond Fitzgerald. I've made a small tradition to play the song every Nov. 10. Why specifically I don't know. In fact I'd never heard of it until well after the song came out. I guess it seemed like a nice thing to do. https://youtu.be/K6DUFPNILvM
Also from the 9th to the 12th of November 1913, 13 ships went down in a massive gale with the loss of 244 lives.
There have been many gales over the years in November on the Great Lakes but with the advent of radar and radio the loss of life has gone way down.
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!
Track fiddlerThey stated Cape Coral has not got their storm drainage clear of debris from Hurricane Ian yet.
Cape Coral's system of storm drainage consists mainly of ditches and canals.
All is clear.
York1Kevin, it looks like you missed the major part of the storm.
Yes, we sure did. It is a dismal day down here. No wind or rain, but gray skies and just a sad looking day.
I am relieved this one turned into the usual nothing.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Good Morning,
A cool day here and expecting a little white stuff this afternoon as the storm passes to the south of us.
I remember the sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald well. I was into the second year of my sailing obsession and was keen on all things maritime. The obsession lasted 25 years. I really loved sailing and still miss it sometimes.
Got the last of the yard prep for winter done yesterday. Cleaning the soil out of 80 pots is a big job. The lawn chairs are put away and the table. We have a second table out with a plexiglass top we use in winter for bird cover.
The CP Hudson is still waiting at the station to go on a run, maybe today.
CN Charlie
SeeYou190 Track fiddler They stated Cape Coral has not got their storm drainage clear of debris from Hurricane Ian yet. Cape Coral's system of storm drainage consists mainly of ditches and canals. All is clear.
Track fiddler They stated Cape Coral has not got their storm drainage clear of debris from Hurricane Ian yet.
That's good to hear as I beg your pardon Kevin. All I got to go on is what the news media presents to me up here. You have mentioned before that the media tends to exaggerate things that have to do with hurricanes. Perhaps they do that to stir more interest as a selling point, ...I don't know?
Thought I'd be interesting if I posted one of the media's coverages from only two days ago so you can see where I got that idea.
https://www.winknews.com/2022/11/08/cape-coral-draining-problems-ahead-of-nicole/#
Just reconfirms the well-known fact that "you can't always believe what you read or see on TV". Thanks for clarifying things.
Track fiddler --------- Just reconfirms the well-known fact you can't always believe what you see on TV. TF
--------- Just reconfirms the well-known fact you can't always believe what you see on TV. TF
NorthBrit Track fiddler --------- Just reconfirms the well-known fact you can't always believe what you see on TV. TF
For the most part David, I usually don't either unless some bigger news is current and the curiosity is killing me! And then wouldn't you know it, ...They go and fill me full of a bunch of crap.
Track fiddler And then wouldn't you know it, ...They go and fill me full of a bunch of crap. TF
And then wouldn't you know it, ...They go and fill me full of a bunch of crap.
Track fiddlerAll I got to go on is what the news media presents to me up here. You have mentioned before that the media tends to exaggerate things that have to do with hurricanes.
I do not understand this at all. Hurricane Ian needed no exaggeration. This storm was a total catastophe. I know exactly how lucky my neighborhood was. The damage within a short walk from my house is devastating.
Power is back on. 75% of the debris is cleaned up. All utilities are working. We have plenty of supplies. Insurance comapanies are doing a good job.
The personal losses of many are heartbreaking. I wish more of those stories were being told. I wish there was an investigation into why the evacuation order was so botched. I wish there was an explanation on why emergency support services never arrived for nearly everyone that was in desperate need. We need to know why the customary support of ice and emergency shelter did not arrive for over a week.
I have never seen hurricane response so poorly handled, and I have been through dozens.
No one cares... not even down here.
NorthBrit Track fiddler And then wouldn't you know it, ...They go and fill me full of a bunch of crap. TF Exactly!!! David
David (and TF),
Here's where I reveal just how much my head is stuck in the sand. I've always imagined that you Brits, being so steeped in whatever, have always retained a fair amount of objectivism and factuality. Especially when it comes to media issues. Not like the purveyors of "snake oil" that run the show so often over here. Perhaps my idealisms are traced to what I've always thought of the BBC and how they came off in the mid 20th century. Same applies in kind to our kin Down Under. One of these years I may grow up.
Nah. I treasure more than ever the level of childhood I've managed to retain since the 50s. I aspire to that item of wisdom that Solomon never got around to: "Die with a smile on your face." Then again, maybe he did - in different terms.
Attuvian 1 John
Attuvian1 Here's where I reveal just how much my head is stuck in the sand. I've always imagined that you Brits, being so steeped in whatever, have always retained a fair amount of objectivism and factuality. Especially when it comes to media issues. Not like the purveyors of "snake oil" that run the show so often over here. Perhaps my idealisms are traced to what I've always thought of the BBC and how they came off in the mid 20th century. Same applies in kind to our kin Down Under. One of these years I may grow up. Nah. I treasure more than ever the level of childhood I've managed to retain since the 50s. I aspire to that item of wisdom that Solomon never got around to: "Die with a smile on your face." Then again, maybe he did - in different terms. Attuvian 1 John
NorthBrit Track fiddler --------- Just reconfirms the well-known fact you can't always believe what you see on TV. TF That's one reason we do not read newspapers or watch the news on television. David
If you don't watch TV or read the newspaper, and I'm guessing you believe the internet news sources are just as bad, do you just pretend the world outside of your home doesn't exist?
Everything, and I mena EVERYTHING that you do not personally experience comes filtered through a 3rd-party source.
AEP528 Everything, and I mena EVERYTHING that you do not personally experience comes filtered through a 3rd-party source.
AEP528 If you don't watch TV or read the newspaper, and I'm guessing you believe the internet news sources are just as bad, do you just pretend the world outside of your home doesn't exist? Everything, and I mena EVERYTHING that you do not personally experience comes filtered through a 3rd-party source.
I need to drive to West Palm Beach and pick up my daughter from the airport and then drive her to Orlando.
Can somebody else open the Weekend Photo Fun thread?
I will be out of touch for a day or so.
Attuvian1I suppose that Samule Clemens (or perhaps Ambrose Bierce) would join in if they were model railroaders.
Two of my favorite authors! Ambrose Bierce's Civil War stories are great. One of them was even made into an episode of the old Twilight Zone.
SeeYou190Can somebody else open the Weekend Photo Fun thread?
Although I don't really have much "new" to offer since I'm still in the groove of upgrading DCC locomotives, not very photogenic, I'll open the WPF this weekend, Kevin.
Joseph Ambrose, WWI by Edmund, on Flickr
Thank you to all our Allied Veterans out there. Armistice Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day — Thank you all.
Cheers, Ed
gmpullman SeeYou190 Can somebody else open the Weekend Photo Fun thread? Although I don't really have much "new" to offer since I'm still in the groove of upgrading DCC locomotives, not very photogenic, I'll open the WPF this weekend, Kevin. Joseph Ambrose, WWI by Edmund, on Flickr Thank you to all our Allied Veterans out there. Armistice Day, Veterans Day, Remembrance Day — Thank you all. Cheers, Ed
SeeYou190 Can somebody else open the Weekend Photo Fun thread?
Attuvian1It's a fabulous photo, and a fitting tribute.
Thanks Attuvian. read more about Doughboy Joe here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joseph_F._Ambrose
The photo is in the Public Domain through the National Archives.
Joseph Ambrose wore his old Army 'doughboy' uniform and carried his son's flag often to Veterans Day parades and VFW conventions. He confessed that some years he had to go on a crash diet to squeeze back into it. But he did it to honor the veterans of the Korean and the Vietnam wars, wars he believed America was trying then to forget. He wanted to remind us of an important truth: that no matter the outcome of a war, those who answer the call of duty and risk everything to defend America deserve the respect of a grateful nation.
Regards, Ed
"The brave they die never, though they sleep in dust: Their courage nerves a thousand living men."
Poppy Flowers Desktop Wallpapers 9 by David Harrison, on Flickr
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
Benvenuti in Piemonte/Piedmont, Italy.
I'll have some cheeses and meats in a salad and a bottle of Barolo wine please, Zoe.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rbM__BU_eZk&ab_channel=LangheProperty
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNyCC7hanbE&ab_channel=VisforVinoWineShow
Good morning
Today commemorates the Honor and Respect all our Veterans deserve. Goes without saying 365 days a year 24/7.
Frequently I get invited to the Bloomington VFW for Saturday or Sunday morning brunch. That Post has an olive drab helicopter from the Korean War parked sideways with the tail rudder over the front door. There's usually one or more Vets in uniform that I always shake hands with and Thank Them for their Service.
Today I always go to the Fort Snelling Sea Of Stones to visit my step Dad that Served as a Marine Sargent. This year, unfortunately, will be visiting two Dads as I had to say goodbye to my biological Father this year that Served in the Navy.
Remembrance Day here. I'm reading Dad's Flying Log. He was a Bomb Aimer in a Halifax and flew in 77th Squadron based in Full Sutton, Yorkshire. Not a lot of detail in the log but incidences are noted, such as 'attacked by ME110. What is surprising is how long each mission was with most at least 6 hours and a few over 8. He was lucky. He told me that once on the flight home the 2 planes flying beside them were shot down but then the German fighter left. He thought it was because they were firing at it. The flight home was dangerous as many let down their guard but they did not. At age 31 he was the oldest officer flying in the Squadron and their pilot was a year younger. Dad was the 'second officer' in the plane as they flew without a co- pilot. Dad was co-pilot for takeoff and landing.
Got a blast of winter last night. A storm came from the south and we got about 6 inches of the white stuff. High today of 25F so it won't be melting and may not until next April. I was out before sunrise shovelling spots for the Juncos. Such devotion to our feathered friends deserves a reward and I will give myself one in the form of another coffee.
Track fiddler Today I always go to the Fort Snelling Sea Of Stones to visit my step Dad that Served as a Marine Sargent. This year, unfortunately, will be visiting two Dads as I had to say goodbye to my biological Father this year that Served in the Navy. TF
You're lucky to have been able to know them for so many years as an adult, one man to another. My own Dad died of cancer when I was only 23. He served in Africa as a member of the old Army Air Corps in World War 2.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.