Evening
Hi Charlie. That's a job pumping the pond out in the Spring. The one we had at our house in Prior Lake wasn't very big. Always enjoyed the sound of the waterfalls and the changing light colors from the screened porch at night.
The rotten leaves, worms, and what not decaying all Winter stunk to high heaven, but always put that nasty water to good use.
The pump used had just enough pressure, and I'm sure the neighbors didn't really appreciate the stench for a few days after it was sprayed all over the lawn. Don't know if they ever figured it out, why my lawn was so much greener, healthy, and weed free in the early Spring. That water was about the best natural fertilizer there ever was...Yuk
On the bird front. The neighbors on the third floor have a feeder and that's enough to attract the birds to enjoy, so we don't mind sweeping up the mess down below here.
We have several paired hen & drake mallards that come round every year, and they have become quite tame. We've gotten to know the different ones by their markings and personalities. One hen sits next to me by my chair, tucks her head under her wing and naps, but the drake Isn't so trusting.
It was quite sad, that one drake was missing his foot this year. The severed injury looked fresh. After a few of her tears, Judy said we should call the DNR and they will come help him. It was Sunday night we noticed, so that wouldn't have happened anyway. It's a catch 22, as we wouldn't want to see him split up from his mate.
Some clean water here
TF
Good evening Diners. Hopefully this gets through after the plague of 403s.
Iranian Scenery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tu9Ct0x-o_M&ab_channel=dulevoz
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Good Afternoon,
I haven't had a 403 notice for a very long time on the forum.
Well I won't be pumping out the pond this week. I checked it and there is still a large lump of ice on the bottom and we are to get cold, wet weather for several days starting Wed. Oh well maybe I should start painting the detail parts on the Mo Skeeters bait shop. There are a lot of them.
Just heard the water bomber go over. Can't mistake the sound of 2 large radial engines. It is an old one but still in use. They get it out for test runs in the spring before it goes off to its base in Gimli.
We have a large flock of Juncos in our yard, at least 50. A few fox sparrows too. They sure can eat a lot of seed. We spread some on our patio.
CN Charlie
York1 Track fiddler PS What's with this 403 thing so much lately? Is this part of the newer ever-changing format here? I haven't had a 403 in a long time. Not sure why some get it and some don't. I think the last time I got it on the forum was about two months ago. Now that I've said it, I will probably get it when I try to post this comment.
Track fiddler PS What's with this 403 thing so much lately? Is this part of the newer ever-changing format here?
I haven't had a 403 in a long time. Not sure why some get it and some don't. I think the last time I got it on the forum was about two months ago. Now that I've said it, I will probably get it when I try to post this comment.
Let's hope not. Me neither, didn't have any trouble with it for months, then trying to post a couple different evenings last week, there were those wretched 403's again! Seen David was having troubles with it as well. Frustrating, but what are you going to do though? ...
Scenery
Good morning, everyone. Bacon, eggs, and black coffee, please.
Wordle! I thought I would lose my streak today, but I got it on six.
Track fiddlerPS What's with this 403 thing so much lately? Is this part of the newer ever-changing format here?
Have a great Monday, everyone.
York1 John
Good morning
Dont seem to get Wordie up here, the site didn't function.
Went directly from Winter to Summer for the better part of last week and they worked me silly Now it's Winter again
Some country road scenery
They even stop traffic for this thing
Good to see ya, and have a great day gentleman.
PS What's with this 403 thing so much lately? Is this part of the newer ever-changing format here?
gmpullman richhotrain Try today's Wordle, Ed. You may not be so lucky. I managed on the fifth try. I don't do them that often, maybe twice a week. Still, it can be fun! My first two rows today were all (gray) duds! Cheers, Ed
richhotrain Try today's Wordle, Ed. You may not be so lucky.
I managed on the fifth try. I don't do them that often, maybe twice a week. Still, it can be fun! My first two rows today were all (gray) duds!
Cheers, Ed
Rich
Alton Junction
richhotrainTry today's Wordle, Ed. You may not be so lucky.
Last light on a BNSF by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
gmpullman Lucky guess? Got the Wordle in three tries: Wordle_416 by Edmund, on Flickr
Lucky guess? Got the Wordle in three tries:
Wordle_416 by Edmund, on Flickr
One of my favorite Eastwood clips.
Chloe, I'll take two eggs over easy, with two bacon strips and a Molson Golden before hitting the rack eh? Thank you.
Yes, it was a lucky guess. Probably begins with "D". But I might have to think about it.
If Groucho had used that as a secret word he would never have had to give away the $100.
Scenery:
Logan rainbow by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
Traversing Turtle Creek by Mike Danneman, on Flickr
The temperature dropped precipitously around here. 68° earlier and 48° presently. Possible snow/rain mix on tuesday. I took the snow blower off the Deere. Still have the front-end loader ready if needed
CNCharlieIt is a bit of a process as it has to be cleaned of debris before I can install the pump and fill. That won't happen until next week as expecting cold, wet weather later this week.
Sounds like the weather have here in the Finger Lakes. One of the old sayings we have here is, "If you don't like the weather, wait a minute, It'll change!"
73
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
Good Afternoon,'t
Sure is quiet in here lately.
Sun is shining and most of the snow has melted. Tomorrow I plan on pumping out the pond as it is full from melted snow. It is a bit of a process as it has to be cleaned of debris before I can install the pump and fill. That won't happen until next week as expecting cold, wet weather later this week.
I have been looking at cars on line lately but not to replace mine. There is a really nice '49 Meteor for sale in Quebec. A Meteor is a Canadian Ford with a different grill and quite rare. I remember riding in my uncle's '49 when I was very young.
Good morning, diners. Just black coffee, Flo. I'll have donuts later.
It's a busy Sunday today. I probably won't have much time for the layout.
Talk to everyone later.
Sounder train with Mt. Rainier in Washington:
Good afternoon Diners. A large coffee please, Chloe.
Filmed and posted yesterday.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8m_0quMMRa8&ab_channel=Steamclips
Good morning, everyone. It's a beautiful day out -- it's raining! In farm country, the sound of rain on the house is great.
If you ever take a trip to Alaska or the Yukon, be sure to ride the White Pass and Yukon RR. We boarded the train at Skagway, Alaska, and took the train into Canada, where we got off the train and drove north to Dawson City, Yukon. The scenery is great. Don't miss Dawson City -- it's an amazing place.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
maxman gmpullman up831 Ed: I'm glad you liked the N&W wood hopper that I posted last month. That hopper was released as a 1 in 5000 kit by Ambroid about 60 years ago. Probably the same (?) as the Northeastern offering from (HOSeeker):
gmpullman up831 Ed: I'm glad you liked the N&W wood hopper that I posted last month. That hopper was released as a 1 in 5000 kit by Ambroid about 60 years ago.
Probably the same (?) as the Northeastern offering from (HOSeeker):
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
NorthBrit Dawn has just sent this to me --- At birth we board the train and meet our parents , and we believe they will always travel by our side . As time goes by , other people will board the train , and they will be significant , i.e. our siblings , friends , children , and even the love of your life . However , at some station our parents will step down from the train, leaving us on this journey alone . Others will step down over time and leave a permanent vacuum . Some , however , will go so unnoticed that we don't realise they've vacated their seats . The train ride will be full of joy , sorrow , fantasy , expectations , hellos , goodbyes and farewells . Success consists of having a good relationship with all passengers requiring that we give the best of ourselves . The mystery to everyone is , We do not know at which station we , ourselves will step down . So we must live in the best way , love. forgive and offer the best of who we are . It is important to do this because when the time comes for us to step down and leave our seat empty we should leave behind beautiful memories for those who will continue to travel on the train of life . I wish you all a joyful journey .. mail by David Harrison, on Flickr David
Mike
Many years back we had a large tank of goldfish.
One of the cats we had would nudge the tank lid off then proceed to plodge up and back the tank. He never attacked the fish, but I don't think they were amused.
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Old Peculier. A good old Yorkshire ale.
IMG_5730 by David Harrison, on Flickr
howmus 73
Believe it or not, when I was a kid that actually happened. For some reason, we had both a cat and a bird. The bird cage was an odd thing with both a front and a back, with doors on both sides. The cat climbed up on the table and jumped halfway thorough this two-doored cage, ending up with his head all the way through and out the far side, and his tail still out the other, with legs out both sides. The bird was unharmed, and it's lucky we were home to get the cat out of his predicament.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Good morning, diners. Bacon, eggs, and black coffee, please.
Well ... it was almost 90° yesterday, and it will be 30° tomorrow evening. Never sure if I should wear a short or a long sleeved shirt.
Water Level RouteI came to be reminded last night of how much I absolutely love the smell of OSB. Almost 40 years ago I got my first electric train for Christmas and my dad bought me a sheet of OSB to put it on.
Isn't it amazing how a certain smell can bring back such long term memories. Great memories of your childhood.
Through all the years of working, this time of year always brought lots of mailed invitations to high school kids' graduation receptions. Normally I'd spend an entire weekend visiting homes and reception halls, saying the same thing over and over at each one.
Since I have now been retired six years, this is the first year I have not received any invitations. I really don't know any of the kids graduating. I'm happy not to have to go to all these parties, but it also is another sign of how old I really am.
This is along the Columbia River with Mt. Hood in the background:
Have a great Friday, everyone.
Morning all. Janie, a cinnamon roll and a cup of coffee please. Long busy week, but today is all about spending time with my oldest daughter. Most of it is running her from one appointment to the next but no matter. It's time together and that's all that matters.
I came to be reminded last night of how much I absolutely love the smell of OSB. Almost 40 years ago I got my first electric train for Christmas and my dad bought me a sheet of OSB to put it on. Ever since then the smell of it reminds me of model trains, Christmas, my dad, etc. I've got some fresh OSB in my garage right now for a home project I'm working on and I feel like a kid again every time I go in there and catch the scent of it. Great memories.
Happy Friday everyone!
Good afternoon Diners. A large coffee please, Zoe.
Black 5s in scenery.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD1RtVhtsgY&ab_channel=MarshSteamVideos%E2%84%A2
Attuvian1 howmus 73 Ray - All of them!
Ditto. Thanks for sharing, Ray.