Good Morning,
The mild weather is over as the high today will be 7F and a lot colder by the end of the week. About normal for this time of year.
Bear, did you go up in the balloon with your wife and daughter? A balloon ride was in my wife's bucket list but she also specified it be over the Masi Mara in Kenya. Her dream came true on our first trip to Africa in 2007. I share TF's fear of heights so did not book going too but at the last minute decided to go. It was amazing and my phobia didn't kick in at all. I think it was because the basket had high sides. We landed in some tall grass but had to stay very close to the basket as 2 female lions had been spotted nearby. Was glad to see the truck to pick us up.
Well the CP Hudson is back in its case. Did give it a good run but not fast as my 22" radius is its limit. Next I think it is time for the CN Hudson. It runs well but not quite as smooth as the CP engine. The brass expert here said those engines are hard to get to run really well partly due to the 80" drivers. He can due to experience but I suspect most can't and that is the reason they are not uncommon on the resale market even though only 150 were made. Mine ran like crap until he fixed it. Looked good though with great paint.
Time for more coffee and later I have a grocery pickup at 11.
CN Charlie
Top of page so coffee for all with a shot of Amarula to make it really good.
Good morning, Charlie. I think you must have posted just about the time I did, so I didn't read your post until I checked to see if my post was OK. It sounds like the guy doing work on your brass models is a very good person to know.
York1 John
John,
I only have 3 brass engines but bought all based on paint quality. The repair guy is really good at his work and quite reasonable too. He has 40 years experience mostly on Samhongsa products as they did most of the brass for Canadian roads. When I bought my Pacific the seller said it had running issues but I knew John could fix it. He put in a can motor, Tsunami sound decoder with keep alive plus a few detail upgrades such as window glazing, painting the driver rims white, a LED headlight, all for $300. It runs and sounds great. He is a great guy but has some health issues now. I think he is in his late 70's and is one of the few brass repair fellows left here.
Did you get that storm they showed on the news?
howmus BATMAN Yes, even my visit that day was quite brief. Good to see you back, Brent! I have missed your humour! 73
BATMAN Yes, even my visit that day was quite brief.
Good to see you back, Brent! I have missed your humour!
73
Thanks, Ray.
I will try to keep my post to a few sentences. With AEP528 and Kevin seemingly to always be having problems with my posts and even TF said my posts were pretty long-winded I will do some selective editing. I just always thought I was chatting as if you were all here in my living room on a Saturday night watching hockey and drinking my rum....Guess not. I usually post while sitting here on the phone talking to Lawyers and Accountants and if sitting for an extended period I can see how my post gets long-winded as TF put it.
Anyway, I took my Daughter overseas back to Victoria to University yesterday, it was like a millpond on the water and deathly quiet on deck but for the power of the ferry.
I'll just post one photo.
The dogs are out playing in the snow but the video will put me over my limit.
Maybe someone can give me a list of what they don't want to hear about.
Time to grab a mutt and do my 10km, it will be slow going in the snow.
All the best to all.
Brent
"All of the world's problems are the result of the difference between how we think and how the world works."
Hi Everyone,
Just a few words. Cutting up snowman parts on a cardboard cutout for the granddaughters and cooking up the ground beef Before I have to go into work. Yes, I'm still working, at least for the time being. I get ground beef usually 80/20, but sometimes 90/10. Don't see a whole lot of difference in fat content. Anyway, I cook it drain it let it cool and separate it into half pound increments and place in freezer. That makes meals a lot quicker when we're both tired.
Brent: welcome back. I wouldn't worry about the length of your posts. We can either read or ignore, but reading is far more preferable.
Gotta run.
Jim (with a nod to Mies Van Der Rohe)
BATMANTime to grab a mutt and do my 10km, it will be slow going in the snow.
Hey Brent! Good to see your still running! I just got home from my morning run at HWS College Fieldhouse here, According to Fitbit I have now totalled 8,225 miles since I started keeping track about 5 years ago. Even got a nice compliment from one of the coaches I know over there. He told me as I was leaving that I have an excellent pace for an old 78 year old. (LOL) I answered him that I can now every once in a while actually lap a doctor who comes over and runs as training for running 5ks. He came in third last Spring in the last one he ran in his age group. (That would be the 75 year old and over class.) BTW, he is 90 years old!!! There is one other guy in the 90 year old group who also runs over there... He came in 2nd place in that group in the same race. I feel good just being able to keep up with those guys!
Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO
We'll get there sooner or later!
up831 Brent: welcome back. I wouldn't worry about the length of your posts. We can either read or ignore, but reading is far more preferable.
Brent, as far as I'm concerned, be as long winded as you like. I especially like hearing about your dogs. Sure miss having one around here.
BATMANMaybe someone can give me a list of what they don't want to hear about.
Mike
BATMAN Maybe someone can give me a list of what they don't want to hear about.
DON'T TALK ABOUT TAYLOR SWIFT!
If you want to talk about beautiful snow-covered forests and walking through the woods, go right ahead. Airplanes, too. The successes of your children? Be my guest. Those are the things the Diner is for.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Well...... A Deep Subject!
Weather guessers here in the Finger Lakes Region of New York State are predicting some interesting stuff for tomorrow....... Winds of 22 to 33 MPH sustained with gusts up to 65 mph over the next 36 hours or so. Lots of rain and some white stuff mixed in.
There is a large old Maple tree in the front lawn of the house next door.... Hmmmmm.... My Tesla is sitting by my front porch side next to that neighbors house. It is plugged charging at the moment. I think I will move the car back to the end of the driveway where, if the tree should come down it won't hit the car. Of course, it would still hit the house........ (rolleyes).
The power company is warning that there will be large areas with no power. Glad I have two gas heaters in the house that don't need electric to work. One is down cellar in the train room and the other is in the living room which was way back before we bought the house just a side porch. At least I will have heat in the house if power goes off (been there and done that before).
BATMANI just always thought I was chatting as if you were all here in my living room on a Saturday night watching hockey and drinking my rum.
Hi Brent,
Personally I don't think your posts are too long at all. You are an interesting fellow, and reading about you and your family and your dogs is always enjoyable, just as it would be if I was sitting in your living room or you in mine. The only serious issue I have with you is that you are a rum and coke guy whereas I much prefer rye and coke!
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
The Route of the Broadway Lion The Largest Subway Layout in North Dakota.
Here there be cats. LIONS with CAMERAS
Hamilton Lake. by Bear, on Flickr
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
Good morning all. A large coffee and blueberry muffin please, Flo.
A cold, cold day. Too cold to snow as the saying goes.
Thinking of Brent in particular. Funny how some keyboard warriors love to 'load the gun' and upset people, then remain silent and watch the damage caused.
Ignore them Brent they are not worth the bother. Write what you like (within the rules of course). Post the pictures. Most of us love to read and see your posts. Anyone not liking a post, do not after read them.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Good morning!NE Interlocker (NS), New Haven Indiana, 2003
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
BATMAN ...Anyway, I took my Daughter overseas back to Victoria to University yesterday, it was like a millpond on the water and deathly quiet on deck but for the power of the ferry. I'll just post one photo.
...Anyway, I took my Daughter overseas back to Victoria to University yesterday, it was like a millpond on the water and deathly quiet on deck but for the power of the ferry.
Been there; done that! I have relatives on Vancouver Island (in Victoria and up island). I traveled on one of those ferries on a visit some time ago.
You live in one of the most beautiful areas in North America. We have no big islands or mountains in Indiana. LOL
Good Morning Diners. Brunhilda, a pot of coffee to go.
Stayed up late last night watching and celebrating the college football national championship game. Now to somehow get through the day until I go to bed early tonight.
Bear, paying attention while driving is something I've always told my kids. My oldest certainly gets it. I hope my youngest does. There's always the concern of what will they do driving when Dad isn't sitting right next to them. Speaking of dad, that's a neat story about your father. Imagine being a driving instructor to your peers at 19. Bragging rights anyone?
Have a good day guys.
Good morning, diners. Flo, I'll have bacon, eggs, and black coffee, please.
Since I complain about the weather forecasters, I'll give them credit, too. They predicted eight inches of snow, and we got eight inches of snow! The snow itself was not bad, but this morning there are wind gusts over 40mph, so the snow is drifting everything shut, including my driveway which I had scooped last night.
Since we have a tropical theme this month, I took this photo out my back door of my metal palm tree just after dawn this morning. The palm tree is expected to survive this weather.
On mornings like this, normally I do my two-mile walk at the college field house track. However, the field house is still closed for Christmas break until next Monday. I will try to get some time in outside.
I hope that everyone has a great day today! And I mean everyone.
In tropical Thailand:
Tight Squeeze by Scott N, on Flickr
Thank you for the support everyone, I guess I will stop navel-gazing and accept the fact that I am not going to please everyone with my contributions.
howmus BATMAN Time to grab a mutt and do my 10km, it will be slow going in the snow. Hey Brent! Good to see your still running! 73
BATMAN Time to grab a mutt and do my 10km, it will be slow going in the snow.
Hey Brent! Good to see your still running!
I sure am Ray, though yesterday in the snow it took me a lot of extra time to do the distance of 9.81km. I shortened the route and went with smaller elevation changes as it was so slippery, you can see by the graph how steep they can get. I don't run or walk, I call it a scoot because of the terrain, the pace changes. I so envy the dog(s) with their 4-wheel-drive.
I'll be 67 on the 29th so I have a ways to go to catch up to you.
My Father-in-law's three brothers and his dad never made it out of their 50s, he was terrified he would meet the same fate and started running. He is now 87 and while he only walks now he is healthy and fit.
We have a wind warning up for today, so I will make sure the generator is ready for the Canucks game at 1600hrs, just in case the power goes off.
I think I will get to the train room for a good stint today as the weather is pretty foul.
Bear, great balloon photos, I was a bit of a crazy man in an airplane chasing my friends around the sky and through the valleys North of Vancouver, but for some reason getting into a balloon never seemed that appealing. I bet given the opportunity I would hop right in though.
These arrived just before Christmas. Rapido D-10s, so far so good, they are sweet.
Good Afternoon,
Getting chilly out there but it is sunny. Will have to plug in the block heater.
John, saw some video of your storm on the weather channel.
Brent, have you seen the videos of the guy with his Golden, Teddy? They are amusing. Teddy has a 'house' under the stairs that even has a big screen TV. His channel can be found on A guy and a Golden.
CNCharlie Good Afternoon, Getting chilly out there but it is sunny. Will have to plug in the block heater. John, saw some video of your storm on the weather channel. Brent, have you seen the videos of the guy with his Golden, Teddy? They are amusing. Teddy has a 'house' under the stairs that even has a big screen TV. His channel can be found on A guy and a Golden. CN Charlie
Ya, but he doesn't have a train room.
Water Level Route Good Morning Diners. Brunhilda, a pot of coffee to go. Stayed up late last night watching and celebrating the college football national championship game. Now to somehow get through the day until I go to bed early tonight. Bear, paying attention while driving is something I've always told my kids. My oldest certainly gets it. I hope my youngest does. There's always the concern of what will they do driving when Dad isn't sitting right next to them. Speaking of dad, that's a neat story about your father. Imagine being a driving instructor to your peers at 19. Bragging rights anyone? Have a good day guys.
I, too had a teenage daughter. I bought her a used car as soon as she got her license. It wasn't so much a "present" or a "reward," but more to give her the experience of driving ordinary, short trips around a safe little town with no speeds above 40, going to school and back. After driving with a couple of her carless friends, I realized I had done the right thing and she ended up the best driver of the bunch.
I hope a certain poster was able to read the responses before the posts were removed!
Charlie, we got a lot of snow, but the temps have stayed fairly high -- in the teens and 20s F. But this weekend, I think your cold air is getting sent here. On Sunday, the high temp will be -6 F.
While I cleaned three driveways today, my wife did the important work. She cleaned the snow and ice out of the bird feeders.
BATMANI was a bit of a crazy man in an airplane...
Good morning!
NKP Berkshire EB at Ft. Wayne IN
Good Morning Diners. Janie, blueberry pancakes and a big glass of milk please.
Getting a little, very wet snow right now. They surprisingly closed schools today due to road conditions. We must have gotten a blast of it a bit late as even the roads in town were not all plowed this morning like they normally are.
I too am appreciative of the moderator's work in the forums. Having to tend to trolls is an unfortunate reality and I'm glad they do it. Why individuals who are so negative keep coming to something they don't enjoy, I'll never understand. Life is too short to not do what makes you happy.
I hope everyone is doing well. I think we've heard from most of our regulars in the diner lately, even if they haven't been posting regularly. It's good to have some back that had taken an extended leave.
Kaanapalia and Pacific Railroad in Hawaii
Good morning, everyone. Bacon, eggs, and black coffee, please.
We almost had a disaster this morning -- the refrigerator had no bacon! Luckily the streets have been plowed and I could make a run to the store. I wonder if the diner ever has that problem.
More snow coming tomorrow night. We had a very mild November. I think we are paying for it now.
I've gotten started on the track work for my streetcar system. This is a little easier than other projects since the streetcar tracks will not be connected to my regular layout tracks. My layout is N scale DCC, and the only N streetcar I could find was DC, so I will have two systems running at the same time. I've got a system to auto reverse the streetcar at its endpoints, so it can run independently while I play with real trains. I hope it all works out.
I also thank the moderator, although I was sorry to see Bear's cartoon gone. It is one that is needed to be seen on some other threads, too!
Have a great hump day, everyone.
Venezuela:
068 Venezuela 27.03.01 by Bahnbilder von W. + H. Brutzer, on Flickr
Good (late) afternoon all. A large coffee with a shot of rum please, Zoe.
2023 was the hottest year on record? Twaddle!!! We have had the heating on most of the year. Global Warmers trying to frighten us again.
Talking to Dawn, we went down Memory Lane.
How I met DawnHow strange life can be. I had travelled down by train to Inverness from the town of Wick (far north Scotland). I was in no hurry to return home. I left the railway station to have a look around Inverness. I had been there a number of times; a lovely city imo. Standing outside the station, should I go left into town or right, down to the river?Meanwhile (as Dawn tells me), Dawn was a Children's Nanny, looking after children whilst their parents worked. The children were now older and she was released from her job. She could have gone home by bus, but she liked to walk. Her route was not by passing the station. Seeing a printed poster stuck on a piece of wood that was fastened to a lamp post, Dawn read it. TO THE WORLD YOU ARE SOMEONE. TO SOMEONE YOU ARE THEIR WORLD.To Dawn it looked as if the poster was pointing towards the station, and she headed that direction. Why? As she says. "Why not?" She was in no hurry to go home. Nearing the station she saw someone who looked 'lost' and asked if she could help.LOST. I wasn't lost. "Wow. What an attractive girl."To this day, Dawn says seeing the poster she was sent (the direction to the station) to look after me, (because I was lost).
I must admit though that having a “moving” aeronautical chart on a yoke mounted I Pad was better than dealing with folded paper charts, and that an ADS-B “In and out” transponder was an assistance in locating other traffic, though good radioed position reports and the good old Mk1 eyeball are still very important.
I remember a cockpit full of paper well, charts, books, and manuals. It is a different place now with everything on a screen just for the asking.
I so could relate my map management to this clip.