BATMANIt was just the dog and me, but he picked it,
So.... Did he --- ah --- Mark the tree for you? Thinking he gave it some nitrogen before it got cut down???
I haven't put up a tree in at least 25 years. I enjoy the one at my son's house and several other places. Less work and I don't have to kill anything personally that puts oxygen back into the air for us to beath...
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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!
Hi Brent,
We have always had artificial trees. They lack the freshness of a real tree but they are much easier to deal with IMHO. Last year we downsized to a table top tree about 3 1/2' tall. It actually looks quite nice and it came with the lights already installed.
The reason we downsized was because both of our backs were killing us after we set up the old 7' tree and decorated it. We could hardly get the box out of the crawl space and up the stairs, and then bending forward to put the decorations on became excruciating. The pain ruined what was supposed to be a joyous occassion. The only drawback to the small tree is that we can't fit all of our decorations on the tree, almost all of which are antiques (some are 90 years old). Cole and Kaitlin were very happy to receive a box of classic ornaments.
We will be setting up the tree this weekend.
Cheers!! (It's too early to be wishing everyone a Merry Christmas).
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Mission accomplished. It was a long treacherous drive up the mountain on a narrow dirt road covered in snow and ice, but that's what makes it fun.
The only other people up there were a husband and wife that are newly arrived in Canada. He had a brand new shiny black Chevy P/U and had a new saw from Canadian Tire. They were a hoot. I was a little concerned about them driving back down the road as it was a bit of a bobsled run, but he made it.
It was just the dog and me, but he picked it, so I can blame it on the dog if the wife doesn't like it.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
hon30critter Hi David, Thanks for the Harz Mountain video. Dave
Hi David,
Thanks for the Harz Mountain video.
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Thanks for the Harz Mountain video. The snow on the trees is really beautiful, as are the trains of course.
I noticed that the passengers were allowed to stand in the vestibules while the train was in motion. Transport Canada outlawed that sort of thing several years ago. Spoilsports!!
Cheers!!
Thanks for the move Ed.
Good morning from the sunny, but cold West Coast where it is -6.
We only got about 20cm of snow, however, my sister got twice that much and had some big trees come down with the wind. She lives about 10km to the North. We got a few big gusts but that was it.
Water Level RouteBrent, I'm jealous of the weather you are getting.
Mike, I love the seasons. I spent my whole life working outdoors and I would take the bitter cold over the stifling heat any day. Vancouver gets just enough snow to enjoy but it never stays around for more than a few days. Some years it never even hits freezing here.
It is such a nice day I may go get a Christmas tree. There is a tree farm we go to sometimes and if you have a suitable vehicle they let you drive up the mountain where the best pickin is. I am home alone so I'll take a dog to keep the bears away.
A past year at a local farm with the daughter and wife there to supervise. Always good fun. Nothin like the smell of a freshly cut tree.
We are expecting more snow tonight, I better drop by Canadian Tire and pick up a plough for Santas train.
All the best to all.
Steam Trains In Winter - Germany
To the top of the Harz Mountains in a beautiful snowy landscape!
The Brocken is the highest mountain of the Harz Mountains. It's 1142 meters high and there is a narrow gauge railway to its top. The "Brockenbahn", part of the "Harzer Schmalspurbahnen", is very nice in summer and in winter. There is a classic train pulled by 1897, 1898, 1918 build Mallet steam engine. But also the regularly trains are pulled by steam locomotives. This film is made in December 2010 and there was fantastic weather. Now enjoy the film, the fantastic weather and the sound of the steam engines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6QUB4LrPew&ab_channel=MartinLaubner
David
Good Morning Gents! Happy December. Chloe, I'll have a black coffee in a North Pole & Southern mug please. Time to get in the spirit.
gmpullmanIt's that word, nearby that is the ringer
Went to my nephew's basketball game last night. It was kind of funny watching 7th graders play. I'd forgotten how melodramatic they can be.
Went to bed early last night to try to catch up on some sleep. My shoulder had been killing me yesterday, so I was hoping to sleep some of that off too. Well, I slept great until about a quarter to four when my shoulder woke me up. So much for catching up on some sleep. At least my shoulder isn't as bad today (yet) as it was yesterday. Hopefully it keeps trending in the right direction.
Have a good day everyone!
Mike
Good morning
Thanks for the warm welcome to December Ed.
Seasons Greatings Gentleman.
TF
Hi Ed,
Thanks for moving the Diner. I said that I would do it but I laid down for a nap after supper and didn't wake up until 6:00 am! My bad!!
Here is a more recent recording of my favourite snow train. The ride in the Diner might be a bit rocky with all the starting and stopping and back and forth. This the sound I'm trying to capture for my snow plow project:
(Click on 'Watch on YouTube' on the lower left)
Good morning Diners. Thanks for the hot toddy, Ed.
I have an hospital appointment, so a quick visit.
Bernina Express, Switzerland.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XfeqHwkdgPY&ab_channel=TheTravelingSwiss%E2%80%93Alexis%26Louis
Bernina Express and Glacier Express
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zaGkAMDMKno&t=6s&ab_channel=TravelSmartSeniors
Not much snow you say? A little here.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2_lKWEhfj20&ab_channel=lorirocks777
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Mike Danneman can set the stage:
Two Medicine vista by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
Brrrr!
Regards, Ed
Thanks to Kevin for the graphics.
For all the folks in the Northern Hemisphere who might be experiencing chilly weather and snowy conditions, come on in and grab a warm beverage and perhaps some oatmeal or other tasty, stick-to-your ribs gruel. Possibly followed by a nice hot toddy—
hot-toddy by Edmund, on Flickr
Cheers, Ed