Jeffrey's Trackside Diner for NOVEMBER, 2023: California!

["JaBear"]

Gidday Chloe, November!!!! Where has the year gone too!!

 

Thanks for the move, Ed.

 

Hope those who celebrate (??) Halloween had an enjoyable time.

 

Being a farm boy there were always cats around. Having a “Native Bush Reserve” down the back of the farm seemed to be the place for unmentionable types to dump unwanted cats. Those that survived had, I think a pretty good life on the farm, plenty to eat, fresh milk from the cow, (if the cats could be bothered to go to the cowshed), plenty of mice, and the choice of a dry haybarn, or a spot in front of the fire. My Grandma had an open fire and she had, amongst others, a very LARGE fluffy tabby who would get as close as possible to the fire, and quite started smouldering and need sparks to be removed. Never seemed to bother the cat though!!!

 

Seeing we’re on the yellow theme…

 

Cali 1949 by Bear, on Flickr

 

1937 49'er by Paul Malon, on Flickr

 

“In ancient times cats were worshipped as gods; they have not forgotten this.” -Terry Pratchett

Thoughts and Best Wishes to All that need them. Kia Kaha.

Cheers, the Bear.

[gmpullman]

Attuvian1

Them yellow UP diners sure are distinctive!

Thanks, Attuvian. They sure look better when they're not stuffed & mounted:

UP directors train 1980 by Edmund, on Flickr

UP E9A 960 Directors Special, Feather River Canyon, March 1980 by Marty Bernard, on Flickr

Cheers, ed

[hon30critter]

Thanks for moving the Diner Ed.

I'll start researching some material to post.

Cheers!!

Dave

[Attuvian1]

Thanks for opening the diner, Ed.  Them yellow UP diners sure are distinctive!  Flo should dye her hair that color; might increase her tips!

[gmpullman]

Did someone say Scenery? You'd be hard pressed to beat the variety and splendor offered in the 31^st state to join the Union.

California Zephyr at Coal Creek by Mike Danneman, on Flickr

No. 6 at a snowy Pinecliffe by Mike Danneman, on Flickr

Zephyr at Tunnel 29 by Mike Danneman, on Flickr

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One for the bridge guy:

SP, Redding, California, 1984 by Center for Railroad Photography & Art, on Flickr

Cheers, Ed

[gmpullman]

 

^{Graphics by SeeYou 190} 

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 Welcome to Sunny California, U.S.A.

 

 This month the Diner will explore the vast and diverse geography and railroad history of the great state of California.

 

The Diner has already been tied down and connected to stand-by power along Sunset Boulevard:

UP_Diner by Edmund, on Flickr

Sit back and enjoy the warm Pacific breezes while we discuss railroading and the modeling thereof plus other day-to-day topics of general interest.