gmpullmanThought I did, a page or two back
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
BATMAN My truck is 22 and there is nothing wrong with it. It has the 7.3ltr diesel that will still be running long after the truck surrounding it has disappeared. It looks pretty good for 22.
My truck is 22 and there is nothing wrong with it. It has the 7.3ltr diesel that will still be running long after the truck surrounding it has disappeared. It looks pretty good for 22.
I'll see your 22-year-old gold Ford.
And raise you a 54-year-old Red Ford.
Your truck does look very nice for 22 years old Brent. The nice thing about Ford's, is you can always find parts for them no matter how old they get.
My car is 54 years old and there is something wrong with it It has the 351 Windsor that will still be running long after I've disappeared
Fixed the clutch last spring and need a new motor mount this spring. Down shifted into a hairpin, then hit her too hard coming out
Sometimes I'm a little too hard on my machine, but it's Awfully Fun!
TF
Water Level Route ----Thanks Bear, and you are right. She has had a tough go of it for almost two years now. I find myself asking "why" more and more lately. She's a really good kid, follows rules to a fault, good in school, volunteers at church, hard worker. One of those mysteries we're not meant to know I guess. All part of a greater plan.
----Thanks Bear, and you are right. She has had a tough go of it for almost two years now. I find myself asking "why" more and more lately. She's a really good kid, follows rules to a fault, good in school, volunteers at church, hard worker. One of those mysteries we're not meant to know I guess. All part of a greater plan.
Hi, Mike. We ask ourselves the same question here (sometimes), regarding our family.
I firmly believe we are here to experience certain things throughout life; even as parents. The good times and not so good.
How we overcome the challenges, no matter the number, is all learned. Sometimes those challenges seem never ending, but there is an end; a good end.
Sometimes we see people going through life in a 'charmed way'. 'Why them and not us?' We do not know the challenges they faced before.
Your daughter is, as you say, a good kid. She chose you because she knew you are good parents.
Remain positive. The luxury of being negative is not an option.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
NorthBritI firmly believe we are here to experience certain things throughout life; even as parents. The good times and not so good. How we overcome the challenges, no matter the number, is all learned. Sometimes those challenges seem never ending, but there is an end; a good end.
Absolutely correct.... But why do some people seem to have to deal with so much? That I don't understand, and it doesn't seem to have much to do with how "good" the person is either.
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
howmus NorthBrit I firmly believe we are here to experience certain things throughout life; even as parents. The good times and not so good. How we overcome the challenges, no matter the number, is all learned. Sometimes those challenges seem never ending, but there is an end; a good end. Absolutely correct.... But why do some people seem to have to deal with so much? That I don't understand, and it doesn't seem to have much to do with how "good" the person is either. 73
NorthBrit I firmly believe we are here to experience certain things throughout life; even as parents. The good times and not so good. How we overcome the challenges, no matter the number, is all learned. Sometimes those challenges seem never ending, but there is an end; a good end.
A good question. One I do not know.
The only answer I can come up with is (far-fetched I know) ------
Before we are born and wherever we are, we say we want to experience this, that and something else. Those things may be 'for a day', 'a week', 'a lifetime', whatever.
We choose our family and are born and live the life to the experiences. A family that wants to also experience some of them in one way or another. Once those experiences have been achieved it is 'time to go home'.
Being a 'good' person can and does overide the not so good challenges in life.
I know it sounds far-fetched, even 'mad', but nobody has given me any other answers. Besides it helps me through my challenges.
A short film of snow ploghing in Normandy, France.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ghj7VbIZGJA&ab_channel=calvacoca
Curriehill Station near Edinburgh.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NEV4S9nEXDA&ab_channel=DRS37425
Good Afternoon,
A cold day here, about 5F right now but it is sunny. Went out on an errand yesterday and the roads were in poor shape, lots of snow and ice. Made it home without incident. I expect the plows will be out tonight. They usually turn up about 2 am and make a lot of noise.At least the clean out the end of driveways with a loader.
Today my mincemeat tarts were delivered. Hard to find them now but did manage to get one box of 6. I ordered 2 boxes but I guess I got the last box they had. My mother sure made great ones. My Christmas indulgence.
Nothing much going on here. Have a nice day,
CN Charlie
Track fiddlerHow about The Western Maryland Ed?
The Western Maryland will do just fine, TF
Along For The Ride by Don Kalkman, on Flickr
So glad to see such a massive brute still running after all these years! Actually she's pretty new by locomotive standards being built by Baldwin in 1949. Even newer than the NKP Berkshires.
Season's Greetings and Poop by Don Kalkman, on Flickr
At the Pole by Don Kalkman, on Flickr
Best to All! Ed
Hello, Diners!
I haven't had a chance to read the posts from the past three weeks, so I hope everyone is doing well.
I just returned from a great time traveling with my daughters. We drove and hiked many of the Middle Eastern sites. This isn't a vacation sharing thread, but 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 turned 71 there, so it was a long time coming. The four of us (three daughters and me) finally got to see this amazing place.
The first photo is of the place called the 'The Treasury', and is the most famous structure. You enter Petra through a nearly mile long narrow slot canyon, and around one of the corners, this building comes in to view. That first sight takes your breath away!
It's difficult in photos to realize the size of these structures! The second photo is of me standing in front of the 'Monastery'. You have to zoom in on the photo to see me -- the place is that huge!
We had a great time, and we saw and experienced an amazing mix of cultures and countries. Security was tight, and it helped that we hired a 'guide' who helped us stay safe. Getting through border security between countries would have been almost impossible without his help. Crossing borders in the Middle East is not for the faint-of-heart.
It's good to be back, and I will be catching up on all your posts.
The Treasury. My three daughters and I were excited to be here:
The Monastery. Yes, that's me standing under what appears as the doorway.
Jet lag is real. Spending 13 hours in an airplane seat is not something I want to repeat.
York1 John
Welcome back, John!
I've never been to the Middle East. I've been to Germany, though, so I guess the Hofbrauhaus in Munich will have to serve as a holy site for me.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
CNCharlieToday my mincemeat tarts were delivered
Hi CNCharlie,
Mincemeat tarts are one of my favourite Christmas treats. We haven't made them for a couple of years, but you can still buy mincemeat filling through Amazon. They are super easy to do with the premade filling. We usually add a generous splash of brandy to the mix and a little flour or corn starch to thicken it.
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
Dave, the tarts are from Walkers in the UK and they are quite good for store bought. 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.
Will be glad when this month is over as it is a very stressful time for my wife.
John, glad you are home, safe and sound and that you had a great time. I did visit Hagia Sophia in Istanbul on our 2019 trip, not nearly as dramatic as Petra. Do post more photos!
York1 This isn't a vacation sharing thread,
Good morning Diners. From minus 1 C last night to a now dizzy 11 degrees C ten hours later?
A large coffee please, Janie.
Welcome home, John.
Snow and Steam on the North York Moors Railway.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WM2cnXaPHmI&ab_channel=nymrfootage
More NYMR footage.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KmrMBLsQss&ab_channel=OurStories
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!
Mike
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
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
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.
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.
-Kevin
Living the dream.
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
Cheers, Ed
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.
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
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!
I’m happy that someone appreciates it. My boss just thinks it’s twisted.
maxmanHow are they delivered?
In a box, you have to blow them up.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
BATMAN maxman How are they delivered? In a box, you have to blow them up.
maxman How are they delivered?
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.
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!
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.
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