Beginner's Luck?
Wordle_12-20 by Edmund, on Flickr
I've only played Wordle maybe a dozen times. Never finished one in three tries before!
Had to share it with somebody...
Cheers, Ed
Evening rail fans
gmpullman Have we seen this one yet?
Have we seen this one yet?
Don't think so Ed. Like-em-all so far, but really liked that Big Ol' Horse plowing down the middle of the street
Colder than the Arctic Klondike up here. We're going to get another snow storm and then it's going to get a whole lot colder.
Pretty certain that Charlie's sending this delightful weather down from Canada, cuz he's been in the dog house eh
Gonna have to dig out the red-lined Carhartt bibs out from the back of the armoire. They say this cold front is going all the way down to St Louis, Missouri as they may have possible record lows by Saturday.
York1 TF, believe it or not, I haven't even heard of a movie called "Mud". That shows you how with the times I am. Are you getting any work done on the layout bridges this winter?
TF, believe it or not, I haven't even heard of a movie called "Mud". That shows you how with the times I am. Are you getting any work done on the layout bridges this winter?
Mud is a pretty good flick John. First time seeing it Sunday. It's about a couple of River Rat Kids down on the Mississippi in Arkansas. Matthew McConaughey's in that one.
On the Train Front... Well, not as much as I'd like to be getting done this winter. Something always seems to be going on so far. Things will mellow out after Christmas when one starts getting serious about it again
Etsy
Have a nice, relaxing evening gentleman
TF
PS Glad to hear your wife's getting some help Charlie
NYCS_Window by Edmund, on Flickr
I think repeats are OK... Don't forget to buy bulbs while you're at Gimbels:
GE_Miniature by Edmund, on Flickr
Sure was cold unloading the groceries, windchill is -33F. I rewarded myself with a tea and a mince tart. Was really good.
I will be on errand runs every day for the rest of the week.
Partly out of the dog house. Wife is really struggling with anxiety. She is getting professional help. Five years this January. I once thought she would overcome it but no longer. I also once thought covid would be gone in a couple of years.
CN Charlie
Another great video from Ulrich:
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 Afternoon,
A cold day here, -22C right now. Am about to head out to pickup a large grocery order. Have to unload it in a hurry so that nothing freezes,
John, Hagia Sophia is more impressive 'in person' than any photos or films can convey. It topped Notre Dame in Paris for me. We went to Istanbul as it is a compulsory stop if you fly Turkish Air. We stayed 3 nights and it was a highlight of our whole trip. We were headed to South Africa. We stayed in a great hotel close to Hagia Sophia. The most expensive hotel I have ever stayed in but was worth it. We flew Business Class on Turkish as it was half the cost of British Air. Best food and service on a plane we have experienced.
Time to head out.
York John, I'm glad my daughter was on the ski team in high school, and didn't play the school sports that took her every weekend. We all loved to ski, and the ski team realized that a weekend of big mountain skiing was better training than the little hills at home. In early April, there's still lots of snow in Maine, and there are no crowds at all because a lot of kids are in soccer or baseball programs, so we got a few more weekends to ski. Our place was frequently crowded with a lot of other ski bunnies, because the whole girls' team were good friends and we had a big car.
And yay, the tree is up and decorated. It got only unbreakable ornaments this year, after no ornaments last year, because the younger cat was still a rambunctious kitten. So far, so good.
Looks like we're having another brown Christmas this year. No surprise in Delaware.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Good evening Diners. Just called in before I go on a zoom call about ships and shipping.
Bexhill 1940 in model form.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGyqSk1XguA&ab_channel=ThatModelRailwayGuy
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
York1 Mike, I'll have some of that cake after my bacon and eggs.
Mike, I'll have some of that cake after my bacon and eggs.
John,
Self-control is oppressive this time of year. I'll have a piece both before and after my bacon and eggs.
Nice to have you back.
Off to Arkansas tomorrow to visit our son and grandson over Christmas. First time we've travelled for the holidays in I don't know how long. Excited about the trip, but not the travel. Not the least of which are the "bugs" floating around. There are so many now I'm not inclined to differentiate. But I'll tip a hat to them by masking up at the airport and on the plane. Yeah, double-vaxxed and boostered but probably had a mild case two months ago anyway. Oh, the other thrill: our destination is projected to be down to 2F the next night and rising to a balmy 9F for Christmas. The sweety asked yesterday if car rental companies provided chains. I hope she doesn't suggest that we buy some as a contingency when we get there.
Takin' the laptop. Will try to stay current at the hotel. Maybe we should buy our guys a house when we get there. And us, too. Yeah, and maybe a little "crowd-funding" would help, too!
Attuvian1 John
York1I'm not complaining, but I was unable to get bacon for over three weeks.
I had a friend that went to the Middle East a few years ago. He told me they eat a lot of Turkey Bacon over there, and he could not stomach it.
York1Thankfully, one good bacon and eggs breakfast yesterday allowed the return of good health.
That is very good news. I don't think I have ever gone an entire week without bacon.
York1Double boosters did not stop me from getting a very hard case. I was stranded in Texas for several days after landing at DFW until the doctor said I could travel home again. The after-effects are still hanging on.
I was all boosted up and still got Covid-19. I had no flu-like symptoms or fever, but severe muscle aches. I still cannot smell, and I get muscle cramps much more frequently now.
York1Kevin, how are hurricane repairs progressing in your area? From full-time news a while back, just like everything else, we hear nothing about the situation any more.
Almost all of the clean-up is done. The debris collection sights are all closing now. The last one will close on Saturday.
I was way down on the importance list because we had so little damage. I just got the insurance settlement yesterday. I imagine that nearly all the claims should have been processed by now. The insurance companies have all removed their temporary trailer-offices from the mall parking lot.
Now I need to get a 175 MPH steel roof installed. Then my house should be a hurricane proof armored citadel.
Out-and-about, there are still damaged street lights, store signs, and missing signage... but everything is open and more-or-less normal.
About half of the roofs in my neighborhood have been replaced already.
The waterfront areas and barrier islands are years from repairs being complete.
York1I haven't worked my way through all the posts.
I have barely glanced at the Diner in December. Working too hard on the yard.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
Good morning, diners.
I'm not complaining, but I was unable to get bacon for over three weeks. Withdrawal nearly caused a fatal health reaction. Thankfully, one good bacon and eggs breakfast yesterday allowed the return of good health.
With all the mincemeat tarts posts, I'm afraid to admit I've never had them (the food kind)(Maxman, for that matter, the other kind, either!). Maybe I'll have to try them sometime (the food kind).
I got covid on the last day of my trip. Double boosters did not stop me from getting a very hard case. I was stranded in Texas for several days after landing at DFW until the doctor said I could travel home again. The after-effects are still hanging on. I hope I feel better when the entire family descends on the house next week. I'm jealous of those of you who got covid with mild effects.
One thing about our family visit next week -- for many years, we hosted the entire group -- daughters, husbands, and the 8 grandchildren. They normally stayed a week, and we loved it. Now, with grandchildren in high school, it's getting harder. High school sports teams in holiday tournaments have been infringing on the length of stay. This year, two of the boys can stay only two nights due to basketball tournaments in their home state.
I kind of sense we're nearing the end of being able to get everyone together like this. Sports, college, and jobs are probably spelling the end of that tradition in very few more years.
Charlie, we were not able to get to Turkey this past trip. You were able to see another of my bucket list items, Hagia Sofia. Was it as neat as everyone says? I'd love to see it, but I feel time is running out. I hope things smooth out at your house over the next several days. It can't be nice celebrating Christmas when things aren't going well.
Kevin, how are hurricane repairs progressing in your area? From full-time news a while back, just like everything else, we hear nothing about the situation any more.
Bear and Ed, I'm really enjoying the old railroad Christmas ads.
Bear, Batman, and others, I know many of you are involved in aviation. This last trip was my first on the 787 Dreamliner. Even though we didn't sit there, I was interested in the first class seats. I haven't seen anything like that. I think they would be nice on those long flights, but I'm not sure paying six times the price of a regular seat is worth it to me. This is what United's seats looked like:
For others not mentioned, I haven't worked my way through all the posts. I hope everything is going well with everyone.
I'm hoping to feel better today. Have a great day as we all prepare for Christmas.
York1 John
Good morning, it's -12c at 0600hrs at the Batcave.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Hope it doesn't stay red for long — could spell trouble!
All Red, Rockwood by James House, on Flickr
Hey, look! Here comes the plow down the street...
Once a Common Sight in Erie by Jerry Jordak, on Flickr
Good morning diners. Brunhilda, a slice of coffee cake and black coffee in a Boston & Maine mug please.
My oldest went to the doctor yesterday and he believes she is simply fighting influenza A. Even though when she coughs it sounds like someone shaking a bucket of gravel, she does not have pneumonia, which is obviously good. He prescribed her a steroid to try to help clear the chest congestion and an antibiotic that he only wants her to take if her fever returns (it's come and gone twice now).
We all sat down last night to watch The Grinch with Jim Carrey. My dog will watch long stretches of that movie. It's so funny to see. The other two dogs couldn't care less, but he is very attentive at certain parts of the movie, and usually looks at least once on the other side of the wall the tv is on for the Grinch.
CNCharlieIn the dog house again. Another crap Christmas.
Have a good day everyone.
Top of the page! Eveyone is welcome to a slice of the coffee cake I ordered. I'll buy. Brunhilda said they have plenty.
Mike
Good morning Diners. A busy day today, so a coffee on the go please, Flo.
Island of Sodor.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=svsLvEAlJdk&ab_channel=Thomas%26FriendsUK
maxman I guess that will work if you get a tart kit. I was thinking that this close to the holidays we might consider ready to run.
I guess that will work if you get a tart kit. I was thinking that this close to the holidays we might consider ready to run.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Guys, why are you trying to destroy my liking for mincemeat tarts?!? I wasn't going to indulge in them this year but I might change my mind just to spite you!
It never ceases to amaze me how much abuse I don't suffer on these forums! Arteries be damned! Full tarts ahead!!
Seriously, I am looking forward to a really happy Christmas with my family. I hope you are too!
BATMAN maxman How are they delivered? In a box, you have to blow them up.
maxman How are they delivered?
In a box, you have to blow them up.
maxmanHow are they delivered?
I’m happy that someone appreciates it. My boss just thinks it’s twisted.
maxmanI didn't know one could get Tarts from Amazon. How are they delivered?
Hi maxman,
Okay, I'm slow. It took me a while to understand your post. I have thought of several responses but unfortunately none of them would pass muster on the forums!
I appreciate your wonderful sense of humour!
maxmanI didn't know one could get Tarts from Amazon. How are they delivered? Around here they are plentiful, especially on the street corners. Expensive though, unless you want a stale one or it happens to be a slow night.
Expensive though, unless you want a stale one or it happens to be a slow night.
I don't know what to say about this. The definition on Urban Dictionary absolutely fits with the above description Maybe tart has another meaning ?
Henry
COB Potomac & Northern
Shenandoah Valley
David, I remember the TV series Heartbeat. We watched it every week. At the time we had 2 Westies that loved to watch TV. Pippa would look for the cartoon sheep at the start of the show and attack the TV. After all they might have gotten out of the set. As soon as the music started she was up and waiting for them. She hated horses too and especially monkeys. She would have a go at her brother in lieu of getting either on TV. Sure was a feisty one.
May do a few errands yet this afternoon.
In the dog house again. Another crap Christmas.
Thanks for that look at Horseshoe Curve, TF. Those open auto racks look awfully flimsy going around that curve. There have been some derailments of the long Trailer-Train flat cars there from too much pushing or not enough pulling.
Have we run this one yet?
NYC_Sleep-1946 by Edmund, on Flickr
Burrrrr...
Metra F-40 at Elgin IL 2011 by Mark LLanuza, on Flickr
York1 I wanted to post two photos from the highlight of the trip for me -- Petra in Jordan. I have wanted to see this place since I was a kid.
I have always wanted to see Petra as well. Maybe one of my daughters will take me there in a few years.
The closest I have been to anything like that is in Mesa Verde National Park in Colorado. However, it is impossible to get near the structures.
CNCharlie the tarts are from Walkers in the UK and they are quite good. I got them from London Drugs at a good price, a third of what they were on Amazon, guess that is why they sold out.
I didn't know one could get Tarts from Amazon. How are they delivered?
Around here they are plentiful, especially on the street corners. Expensive though, unless you want a stale one or it happens to be a slow night.
Seasons Greetings
Had a good visit with my Daughters yesterday. Only one Cristmas movie this year as my girl's second pick was an older movie called Mud.
Welcome home John. Certainly appears you had the vacation of a lifetime with your Daughters. Glad to hear you all had a safe trip with your hired tour guide. Can only imagine the feelings of uncertainty, adding to the excitement of vacationing in the Middle East.
Liked Western Maryland 1309 at the North Pole
gmpullman As rough-n-tumble as it was, I really miss the Penn-Central era.
As rough-n-tumble as it was, I really miss the Penn-Central era.
Enjoy your Monday gentleman
More North York Moors Railway. Goathland Station is 'Aidensfield Station' in the television programme 'Heartbeat'.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hYwY5t99BIY&ab_channel=RobertTownsend
Good Morning Diners. Chloe, a coffee to go please.
Thanks for the kinds words and commiseration guys. I appreciate it.
John, I also vote for more vacation pics. Talk about an incredible experience!
Got a number of our Christmas cookies and treats made this weekend. The rest will be finished tomorrow night. One (hopefully) final run to the grocery store either tonight or Wednesday night. Last night of on-call for work tonight. Wednesday is my last day at work until after New Years. What a great stretch run to be in!