For years I got regularly excused from jury duty, as an “essential worker” but they changed the law and I’ve been recently called twice. Both times I got dressed up, wore a tie and tied my hair back; got to serve once, so don’t know what you best option would be Dave.
Hi Bear,
I have to admit that I was being a bit 'tongue in cheek' when I suggested that wearing a suit might get me out of jury duty. I actually don't want to avoid it. I am quite willing to do my part for society. However, I have decided to not wear a suit primarily because I find my suit to be rather uncomfortable, espescially over long periods of time. I have several shirts that would suit the occassion, and I have just ordered a pair of 'dress' pants that will go nicely with them. Not too formal, but at least I will look civilized.
My biggest concern is being able to get around the Court House. I am debating whether or not I should take my walker instead of just relying on my cane. The cane works well provided that I don't have to walk too far or stand in line for too long. The problem with the walker is that it takes up space. I think I'm going to call the Court House to determine what would be best. We have decided that Dianne will drive me to the Court House so I won't have to worry about parking or how far I will have to walk to get from the van to the Court House.
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
BATMANIt is an Elk, not a moose. Banff is full of Elk, they just walk around town like the rest of us.
That's what I get for not having my spotter's guide with me.
Remember Pearl:
USS Missouri (BB-63) by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers, Ed
Huh.....Since that photo was posted, didnt think anything of that shadow being the photo shop thing. For obvious reasons, it was quite believable.
For instance, when you compare a duck to a goose, ducks are more tricky than geese.
Just like when you compare an elk to a moose, elks are always trickier than meese.
Thought that's what that shadow thing was all about...
TF
gmpullmanWonder why that moose only casts a shadow from his rear legs but not his front?
That photo is suspicious now I looked at it again. A poor job at photoshop. It is an Elk, not a moose. Banff is full of Elk, they just walk around town like the rest of us.
Even Grizzlies have been known to wait for The Canadian at Banff station.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Glad to see some old timers chacking in!
When just one won't do:
Tripple header GG1s on NJ Transit train by Thomas Eckhardt, on Flickr
This would be a GGGGGG3 ? I guess I'm guilty of being enamored with the things:
PRR_GG6 by Edmund, on Flickr
The silver one didn't make it into the lineup
PRR_4880-GG1-a by Edmund, on Flickr
BATMANED, love the Park Car.
Me too!
Parked_Park by Edmund, on Flickr
I've since fixed the light leaking from around the window gaskets.
Wonder why that moose only casts a shadow from his rear legs but not his front?
Good evening from the wet West Coast where the temp is just above 0c and it is a mucky mess outside.
Dave, While I was working I got called for jury duty three times and served twice. Recently I got another notice to serve. I shot off an Email to the address provided saying, I have been called three times and served twice and was happy to do so, however, my arthritis makes it hard to sit for long periods and my hearing is no longer the best so I feel I am no longer a good candidate for jury duty. I got a nice reply thanking me for my prior service and I would not be called again. The ones I served on were really interesting and complex cases and I was happy to do my duty and felt it was a very educational experience. In the case, I did not get selected I got grilled big time by the defense counsel. It was a high-profile gangland murder case and I remember the defendant leaning over to his council saying he did not want me. Lots more to it but that is the Coles Notes version.
My son has a position on the board of directors with an association connected to Hockey Canada and they held a big tournament this last weekend. Teams from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Washington, and Oregon were all invited and it was a good success. As has been the case in the past teams from South of the border had issues with not having Passports so only a limited number of players showed up so they combined players from different teams to make up full teams and my son jumped in to coach one of these ad-hoc teams and they won the tourney. I am so proud of him. He works unbelievable hours and still hauls his butt out to the Hockey rink to volunteer. We are always awash in cash from corporate donations and he was able to subsidize the expenses of a couple of the U.S. teams.
ED, love the Park Car. I asked Jason if they are going to produce it again and he said yes, just not when. My Canadian will be tailless until they do. We moved out from Winnipeg to Vancouver on The Canadian in April 1959 and I have made good progress on learning the consist of that train. A Park car is a must.
My daughter submitted her final paper for this term and came and threw her arms around me asking if we could order sushi to celebrate. I said a little time on the piano may influence my decision, the house is full of music once again. I love being in a position of power.
As far as charities are concerned I feel sorry for the people that man the Salvation Army Kettles. When our kids were growing up, in the weeks before Christmas we would go to the bank and get a stack of $5.00 bills. As we went around to the stores before Christmas the kids would put a $5.00 bill in the kettles at the stores. No one carries cash anymore and I noticed the kettles are looking a little empty so I have been going out of my way to help out. I was talking to my son about it and he said he was carrying on the tradition. I said, did you get a stack of five's he said, no, Twenties. What a kid.
I miss Mel as well, another person I really miss is Randy Rinker. I was just looking at some old Emails and Randy and I exchanged quite a few.
Shushi is here in five.
All the best to all.
Hi guys, just doing some lurking and scrolling.
Sorry to hear about Mel. Really too bad. His knowlege of all things electrical was a great asset to the forums, as much as Randy's was for his DCC knowledge.
I'm going to miss all of his post about making his little people.
It's good to hear from you Henry! I have friends that had shoulder surgery, including a BL, and it was tough. Wishing you the best!
I've been just as scace myself! Model RR season has arrived, outside projects on hold for now. Our place up in the WI north woods is closed down for the winter. We "snow bird" down in SE WI. .
Had hip replacement last year, Oct. 24 this year, I had emergency detached retina surgery. Left eye is coming back slowly, but I have been getting the layout room back in shape.
Mel was right! "Getting old is not for wimps!"
I've got to check out Kathy's video on cleanin up the scenery!
I've still got the Flexi-Flow hoppers to finish up, along with a long list.
Good to hear Ulrich lurkes in! Merry Christmas Ulrich and Petra!
I'm trying to get our grandson to make up his mind if he wants us to keep his MTH train. Haven't seen him since he graduated from HS. Darn kids! He spends all of his time now with his mom and step dad, on an USAF base down in Florida.
If not, to Ebay it goes, as we are trying to do some serious downsizing.
For those who like to watch an occassional live train cam, there is a new player on the scene, it's Steel Highway Railcams. Don't know if I can post a link, but using the name, it's easy to find. Whats extra neat, they set up a Broadcastify live stream for the area, so you can hear radio chatter from the conductor, dispatch, yard crews, etc. Ads a lot to the view.
Time to go, I've probably all ready gotten myself in trouble here, so I'll sign off for the night.
I'll be around!
Mike.
My You Tube
I got a letter in the mail a few days ago from The Sheriff's Office. I have been selected to do jury duty. My first day is Dec. 19th. I hope I don't get sequestered over Christmas!
I can't decide whether to wear a suit or not. I figure that if I wear a suit the lawyers might conclude that I am too much of a stuffed shirt to decide fairly and toss me out.
Hi Everyone,
Coffee with cream, please,Brunhilda.
Mike: That "work" your youngest volunteered for is a great way to raise money for a cause in the form of a fund raiser. Our local congregation has done several of these from working concession stands to parking and guest relations (that means greet incoming attendees). In most cases, the work is reasonably easy for the return you're getting. My only problem is that I'm getting too old to stand in one place for 8-10 hours like at the Indy or NASCAR races. After the races I can barely walk the 2 miles back to the where the car is parked. Every step hurts.
Also, volunteering for say new uniforms gives youths a chance to earn the means to acquire them or at least part of the money required if their funds are being matched or something like that. Anyway, they'll take a lot more pride in the new uniforms than if they were just handed over to them.
Ok, I'll get off the soapbox now.
Not much going on RRwise for me. Built a couple of 30 year old BB kits. I had the hardest time putting a caboose together. As most people know, the threading or whatever holds the couplers on is often stripped And the screws too short. I thought I'd solve it by getting longer 2-56 screws and glue a 2-56 threaded nut to the steel weight to hold the couplers on the car. The first time I did it, it worked ok. But this time, the couplers and/or the spring would fall out from one end or the other or both. I just couldn't get it to work. Finally, I took a couple of narrow post it notes, like the kind used for a book mark, and placed the nonstick end over the spring and coupler leaving some out the other side to attach the sticky part to And wrapped it around once. Got the under frame with the coupler pockets lined up, placed the screws thru to the nuts on the other side of the weight, and tightened them down. Then, I undid the post it book mark and pulled it right out. Waddya know, a miracle, the couplers were securely in place and working. The rest of the assembly was a snap,...literally.
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
Morning all. Chloe, I'll have some of what Track Fiddler left. That looks tasty! Thanks TF!
My youngest had to "work" at Culvers last night. They offer a fund raising deal to local programs (schools really) where organization members come work for a period of time and a portion of the proceeds go to that group. The high school girls soccer team worked last night to earn money toward new uniforms. The kids filled the role of the employees that bring food to either diners inside or those waiting in the drive through. Haven't heard how much they netted from it yet, but it sounds like the kids did a good job and had fun.
Family Christmas party this weekend with my mom & stepdad, my three siblings, their spouses/significant others, and a few kids. Looking forward to it. Not sure how many people get the whole family together anymore, but I'm guessing fewer and fewer as the years go by. I have some extended family that always has a big family reunion/christmas party each year. Last time I went to that was probably 35 years ago (distant relatives-I was only ever there with my mom as she was invited as a cousin). That last party I was at had to have 75 people there. They carry the tradition on to this day. Good for them.
Have a happy Tuesday everybody.
Mike
Thanks for the Tenderloin eggs Benedict, TF. Very tasty!
I got to ride The Canadian back in 1974. I never thought to write down the name of the Park car that I rode in...
Still, today, it's the only way to fly —
Prince Albert Park, Jasper by Rick Wright, on Flickr
Tweedsmuir Park 3 by Rick Wright, on Flickr
Canadian meeting Skeena, Red Mountain Pass 28 Feb 18 2 by Rick Wright, on Flickr
Common courtesy is a thing of the past now. If you show compassion or even offer a little help to your fellow man, even holding the door for someone you're labeled a snowflake. Courtesy on the highways? Even worse!
Gosh TF. That beef tenderloin eggs benedict looks delicious.
My son used to work at Beamish Museum. He had to leave because of no pay during Covid.
Here is a short film of Beamish, Winter 2018. My son was driving the blue/cream tramcar. Apart from the people at the end, the ones you see all work at Beamish.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCjHJh_9dx4&ab_channel=BeamishMuseum
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Unbelievable David. Have more experience with this then we care to have. Our friend Cheryl's daughter was down and out and needed help after losing her place to live. Judy and I started a donation down at Cowboys. We sent her $100 separately in the mail beforehand. Two weeks went by without even a thank you. She had to be coaxed by someone else, we gathered in the chat circle. Thank you came much too late as we hope she doesn't ever need our help again, ...or garbage disposal guy either
Top of the page? Hard to tell on a phone but hold on, I'll go gather a treat.
Beef tenderloin eggs benedict and apple cinnamon french toast for all.
Had that at the Hilton Chop House and it was fabulous
Track fiddler What is with these kids these days? TF
What is with these kids these days?
Good morning
While at my Daughter's doing our crafts, her boyfriend had a new garbage disposal to replace the old one. The plumber was going to be well over 300 bucks on a two month waiting list. One of the tougher disposals I've installed. Must have been the last plumber's job security trademark, to overextend the seal ring past the stop nubs. Didn't have my Sawzall on me so had to pound a while and swear at it...
What is with these Kids these days? My Daughter thanked me but her boyfriend that owns the house was gone that day. He never even called to thank me. I was raised that there's no such thing as one too many thank you's. After saving him over $300 and a two month wait, I didn't even get one.
It just keeps getting better around here! Leaks all over the building lately. Job security as some of the popcorn texture just fell off the ceiling down the hall I noticed getting the mail. Looks like I'll be busy for a while, which is usually unheard of around Christmas time.
How about some Deep Purple, frozen river scene with smoke above?
https://youtu.be/zUwEIt9ez7M
Not your basic morning music but it goes with the photo and a more current thread post.
Have a great Taco Tuesday gentlemen
Good morning Diners. Tea and toast please, Zoe.
England.
Steam and Snow
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmXki_Mg8Hw&ab_channel=TheFenman
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dF2Cx53FNCc&ab_channel=MarshSteamVideos%E2%84%A2
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcbNg_o6ZGY&ab_channel=MrKnowwun
Bleath Gill 1955. I remember it first time round.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ugIoMD495E&t=326s&ab_channel=BFI
Very sorry to hear that we have lost RR Mel but I am glad to hear that Ken has resurfaced.
I've been MIA almost as long as Ken. I moved in 2019 and had a burst of energy to build benchwork, then suddenly lost interest. It may have been due to a deteriorating shoulder.
Shoulder replacement didn't work out well, with a nerve injury. I have great range of motion, but very little strength to lift above my shoulder and unpredictable random neuropathic pain. The pain is less severe than it was, but annoying.
I posted a couple times but other than that never looked at the forum for months.
My interest in geting things done has returned. Moving was a disaster in terms of knowing where thing are. I need to find my PSX AR which I bought before the move.
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
Brrrr!
It just looks cold —
Amtrakn GG1 in Harrison by Thomas Eckhardt, on Flickr
I sure miss those old G's.
Here's a three-of-a-kind mashup:
GG1, E60 and AEM at Waverly 5 by Thomas Eckhardt, on Flickr
A 1935 Westinghouse product can still MU with a Swedish Meatball of the 1970s.
https://history.amtrak.com/archives/amtrak-x995-test-locomotive-late-1970s
Regards, Ed
Good evening from the Pacific Rim where we are expecting a little more snow tonight.
I am delighted that Ken popped in for a visit, he and I joined the forum back in 2006 just a month apart. A fellow old geezer is always missed, don't be a stranger Ken.
Went to Costco today, what a gong show. Usually, there is lots of parking, not today.
Got the tree up and it meets specs 6mm from the ceiling. Got the lights on, the ornaments are next with train, Star Trek, and Hockey ornaments on the front, dog ornaments on the back.
My daughter is home from University and is working on her final paper. She takes a break from writing and sits at my Mothers beautiful grand piano we still have and fills the house with music.
Life is good.
Thanks Dave, Thanks David. I didn't know you guys posted until just now, trying to get things to work. Well that's good to know that you guys haven't been having any problems. Then it must be only on my end with the internet connection going in and out. The 403 Forbidden issue maybe has something to do with it as well. It's getting harder to post though, that's for sure.
I had currant updates on deck for my phone but every time I do all those, my phone gets screwed up in some way. But by not doing them, I think the old software compatibility starts conflicting with the site here.
Darned if you do, darned if you don't I guess.
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Hadn't had any work for three weeks which was fine. That's always fine by me as a guy can finally get something done on his layout. Spring, Summer and Fall, I'm always busy around here, but in the winter time, not so much. It's always been that way. There came a certain time when one didn't want to work out in the cold anymore.
Continued the last third of my post. Don't know if I accomplished anything by doing all this, but I have a huge sense of accomplishment. For the first time, I have beaten 403 forbidden.
403 saying I can't post my post indeed. Well, I just did
hon30critter Track fiddler The internet has been going in and out, My internet has been fine. I haven't had any problems with the site. Cheers!! Dave
Track fiddler
My internet has been fine. I haven't had any problems with the site.
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Just got back from some ceiling repairs. Dry time and then back at it in a while. The roof had leaked in two units on the third floor before they got the it repaired. I think it was that sudden sub-zero cold snap. Then there was a water issue in a kitchen and two bathrooms. Those will have to dry out after the plumbing repairs, before I fix the ceilings below. I don't know why, but the plumbing and water issues seem to come in clusters around here. It always seems to be that way. What's that Morton Salt saying, "When it rains, it pours".
While things were working again, thought I'd continue the second third of my post. I had opened up two windows and copy pasted I Seem to be evolving to getting smarter than the broken system here
Now I'll go fetch the last third of the post
Track fiddlerThe internet has been going in and out,
Hi TF,
Howdy
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The internet has been going in and out, last night and this morning. Had a hard time even getting on here last night or even posting at all. Don't know if it's an issue with my service conection or a site thing here. Also quite a few 403 Forbiddens today as well.
Anyone else having any issues? This post was about three times as long but I kept getting the 403 Forbidden until I shortened it
Now I'll go fetch the second third of my post.
Oslo to Trondheim Norway - by train.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_10_0YHwZTg&ab_channel=GetawayswithNoel
Trondheim to Bodo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzK3fLtKd3M&ab_channel=LifeinNorway
Good to hear from you and Dirk Ken. I remember talking to you about your roof several years ago. It's too bad I hadn't lived a little closer or I would have been happy to help a brother out.
Hope things are going better at the furniture store this year. Happy Holidays to you, Dirk and Mrs cudaken!
gmpullman Poor Santa didn't even see the train coming! Nose Job by Robby Gragg, on Flickr I hope Rudolph survived... Cheers, Ed
Poor Santa didn't even see the train coming!
Nose Job by Robby Gragg, on Flickr
I hope Rudolph survived...
Bummer! I try my best all year to behave myself hoping to get my CB&Q Observation Dome Car this year, and Now This!
Don't worry as I seen Rudolph landed on a flat car a little further back and seems to be alright. The Elves on the hand is another story. They wouldn't be expected to follow the safety rules as they never listen.