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Posted by Water Level Route on Thursday, June 6, 2024 5:34 AM

Good Morning Diners.  Janie, coffee and toast please.

BATMAN
sounds like it could be a Cruciate Ligament injury

Brent, you win the prize.  Torn ACL.  Incidently, it's good to see the number of wild fires in your neck of the woods trending downward.  Now if you could speed that up a little....

David, don't be rash due to one individual who seems to have a problem with everything diner related.  They just happened to pick your comment out of the many to attack.  We've seen this behavior before from them.  And I second Track Fiddler's comments.  We don't want to lose you.

Rated Arrrrh!  Ha ha! Laugh

Bear, great video.  I've not seen that before.  I do like Monty Python.

 

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Posted by Track fiddler on Thursday, June 6, 2024 4:29 AM

Good morning

I wasOff Topic,  I wasOff Topic...Laugh

But couldn't even finish my post yesterday morning.  After uploading the joke video, the site went Wanky! Tongue Tied

 

Looks like ya had some fun Ray.  Although my only hellicopter ride was Terrifying!!!  Must have been about 7 years old or so. 

We were staying at Nessers Resort (Leo) on Milelacs Lake, as we often did in the Summertime.  Brainerd was only a short hop away, and Paul Bunyan amusement park. 

This old Vietnam Vet gave hellicopter rides.  Obviously he was an exceptional pilot and knew what he was doing.  His maneuvers were quite scary yet fun at the same time for a little guy.  But haven't been on another hellicopter sinceLaugh

 

Hi David, from your own list, me included.  Looks like you've "Did Done Good" with friends around here,...even good 'Ol Jim chimed in. 

Anywhere in life, a wrench or two is always thrown into one's equation.  Finding a friendlier forum out there, might be a bit of a Challenger my friend.  There's a great group in this Club.

Your a part of the good structure around hereYes  Ya might want to hang around a bit.  You've hung out with us this long.  Don't-cha want to know, if they ever (Fix-This-Place!)??? Huh?...Smile, Wink & Grin

 

Have a good day gentelmenSmile

 

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Posted by "JaBear" on Thursday, June 6, 2024 2:00 AM
Gidday Chloe, I suppose I could blame it on the vagaries of the Forum but I see that somehow, I ended up top of page 2 and didn’t even offer the Diners a glass of lukewarm water and a stale bread crust!! I had better rectify that, so could you please put the Diners eats and drink on my tab.
 
Who’s the young fellow standing in front of the Enstrom??
 
I’ve always thought that flying in a helicopter as being a little unnatural! My first flight was with a spray pilot in a “Herbie Hiller” and sitting in a bubble with my feet on the foot rests which looked to be suspended in mid air, just wasn’t right. He was trying to scare me by whizzing along at spray height towards the trees at the end of the paddock then flicking around in a 180° torque turn and back the other way.
Several years later I did an engine change on a Huey, and as part of the deal being that the engineer who did the work went on the first test flight. Climbing at 2000 feet per minute at a forward speed of 20 knots, also felt like unnatural to this fixed wing pilot!
The Huey was my favourite helicopter to work on but even though we had an overhead gantry that worked most of the time, things like the blades and rotor head assembly, not light weight items, still had to be man handled, and I’m not sure that I’d be up to climbing over a Huey now, I’d probably be more than likely to fall off!
 
Anyhow, pleased that you enjoyed your flight, Ray.
 
 YG by Bear, on Flickr
 
More signals from Shorpy…
 
 
Thoughts and Best Wishes to All that need them. Kia Kaha.
Cheers, the Bear.
 
EDIT. I’ve been striking 504s so the original script is nearly 24 hours old!!! Sigh
 
A possible explanation, Mike, there is an old Yorkshire saying, “There’s nowt so queer as folk”!!
 
Speaking of the North of England, David, leaving the Forum?  I would strongly suggest that the friends here, far out weigh the foe. You had better continue posting here, otherwise I’ll set Nora Batty on you!! Smile, Wink & Grin
 
Jim, LaughLaughLaugh
 

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Posted by up831 on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 1:31 PM

[quote user="NorthBrit"]

Good evening all.

Apparently  I have ruffled a few feathers regarding my railway stories.   Nothing to do with model railroading they said.  Inasmuch Tom locked the thread at under 900 views,  not allowing me to comment.   Since being locked nearly a further 800 views?

 

Now a jokey comment in the Diner is unacceptable.

 

Therefore it is time I moved on to a more friendly Forum.

 

Thanks, Mike, John(York),  TF, Ed,  Brent  and Mr B  and off course Bear  and Brother Lion  for making me welcome in the Diner;   and also those in WPF  (a great thread).

 

David

 

[/Therefore it is time I moved on to a more friendly Forum. quote]

Hi Everyone,

David:  There's always going to be a malcontent no matter where you go.  I hope you will reconsider and continue to post on this forum.  I have enjoyed your posts even though I don't Always comment on them.  Think of the good friends you have here.  Post for them if nothing else. My 2 Cents

Now, for a slight attempt at levity.

Why couldn't the little boy see the pirate movie?

wait for it

'Cause it was rated, Arrrrrh!

LaughLaughPirate

Less is more,...more or less!

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Posted by NorthBrit on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 10:44 AM

Good evening all.

Apparently  I have ruffled a few feathers regarding my railway stories.   Nothing to do with model railroading they said.  Inasmuch Tom locked the thread at under 900 views,  not allowing me to comment.   Since being locked nearly a further 800 views?

 

Now a jokey comment in the Diner is unacceptable.

 

Therefore it is time I moved on to a more friendly Forum.

 

Thanks, Mike, John(York), Dave, TF, Ed,  Brent  and Mr B  and off course Bear  and Brother Lion  for making me welcome in the Diner;   and also those in WPF  (a great thread).

 

David

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Posted by BATMAN on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 9:26 AM

Good morning from the sunny left side. There are 103 fires currently burning in the Province.

Mike, sorry to hear about your dog, sounds like it could be a Cruciate Ligament injury.

https://vcacanada.com/know-your-pet/cruciate-ligament-rupture-in-dogs 

If it is a Cruciate injury and if it needs surgery, get it done by a Veterinary surgeon (specialist)

Have to take the boss to Vancouver for a medical appointment today. Always nice to visit big town on a beautiful day.

 

Ice maker is working, YIPPEE!!!!!! I came down at 0500hrs and my daughter was up all night at the kitchen table doing school work and said she could hear the cubes dropping into the hopper all night long. The manual says it makes 126 cubes every 24 hours.

Best get at it.

All the best to all.

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Posted by Water Level Route on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 8:37 AM

Howdy Diners.  Flo, coffee with a little something mixed in.

Worried this morning.  Our dogs went tearing out of the house last night about dinner time, chasing after something in the yard.  Probably a squirrel.  As they trickled back in we discovered my dog is refusing to put any weight on his left rear leg.  Still the same way this morning and clearly experiencing plenty of discomfort.  Taking him in at 1:30 this afternoon to get looked at.  We had a similar thing happen years ago.  Again it was my dog.  Again sudden refusal to put weight on a rear leg (pretty sure it was the left one then as well).  That one turned out to be bone cancer.  We had to put her down shortly after.  Praying this isn't the same thing playing out.

Ray, a helicopter ride would be a lot of fun!  

Brent, is the ice maker fixed?

Mr. B, glad the cats are okay.  Not a good feeling to discover something like that.

Looking back over the diner posts this month, seems I only see one person posting anything resembling an overreaction.  No, it wasn't David.  Most everything I've seen has been standard diner conversation.  It does raise the question though that if someone consistently doesn't like the diner, why do they keep coming back?  It's kind of like the definition of insanity - continuing to try the same thing something over and over and expecting different results.  Why would somebody do that to themselves?

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Posted by AEP528 on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 7:57 AM

York1

 

 
AEP528
No dramatic overreaction necessary.

 

 

No dramatic overreaction was given.

 

This is a model railroad forum. Bringing up the subject and complaining about politicians and comparing it to the 1930's is a dramatic overreaction.

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Posted by Track fiddler on Wednesday, June 5, 2024 4:34 AM

Mornin

 

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 8:23 PM

My only helicopter ride was on Kuaii, just a sightseeing trip but magnificent nevertheless.  On the one hour trip, we saw most of the island from the air, including waterfalls, volcanos and the scenes where Jurassic Park was filmed.  We had a train ride in Hawaii, too, a tourist ride on the "Sugar Train."  Unfortunately, that was half destroyed by the fires there.  The trains, I believe, were all moved away from the fire, but the station and turntable didn’t make it.

The Sugar Train was closed down earlier for economic reasons.  There are rumors the trains will be sold elsewhere.  I'm sorry to see it go.

It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse. 

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Posted by BATMAN on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 7:39 PM

Ray, looks like great fun. If you ever want something different to do, go take some lessons and get some stick time. You don't have to get your licence but just the thrill of flying an aircraft is exhilarating and you can do that by taking a few lessons........

Getting my pilot's license and ripping around the sky was one of the best things I ever did. I have been in many helicopters and they are just as much fun as planes.

Got lots of rides in this.

Brent

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Posted by howmus on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 7:25 PM

Hi guys!

I got HIGH today!  Well only a few hundred feet off the ground in this, but it was fun!

We went up over and along the coastline of Lake Ontario , then came back to the airpirt over mostly farmland.  Amazing how it feels like you are almost standing still when fly in that at 90mph and more....

Fun ride!

73

Ray Seneca Lake, Ontario, and Western R.R. (S.L.O.&W.) in HO

We'll get there sooner or later! 

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Posted by BATMAN on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 6:38 PM

Mr. B, glad to hear things turned out on the cat front, it can be terrifying when something like that happens. Local wildlife can make short work of a stay-at-home cat.

A friend's indoor Persian cat went missing and a bunch of us all went to help look for it, unfortunately, I  found its remains on a trail in the forest. Its two front feet were all that were left sitting there like a pair of shoes. What do you do but pick them up and take them to the owner, that was a lousy day.

Went for another good scoot today with a different dog, nothing like ripping through the forest with a best friend. I have never not had a dog and can't imagine not having one.

 

All the best to all.

 

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:34 PM

Almost a disaster this morning.  I guess someone left the door ajar on our elevated deck.  I noticed the dog had gotten out, but then wondered about the cats.  The dog can go out, but the cats are strictly indoor cats and haven't been out by themselves since we got them.  Little Snowflake is about 6 and Whisley is 3.  They don't seem to want to to go out, either.

So when I saw Snowflake out on the deck at  the top of the stairs, I was worried.  Fortunately, she calmly walked over and back inside.  I looked for Whiskey, but he was in the bedroom hiding under the bed.  Close, but all present and accounted for.  I'm a cat person, and they're my two best friends around here.  Yeah, I feed them.

We're in a small community, but right next to the water.  They could get lost.  We do have foxes and raccoons, so I'd rather have them inside where they're safe.

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Posted by BATMAN on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 11:17 AM

Good morning from the edge of the Salish Sea. There are currently 106  fires burning in the Province.

Bear, I also find that photo of Hope B.C. fascinating with a lot to look at. On a side note, Hope was where Rambo was filmed. The Othello Tunnels are at Hope and that is where the cliff/canyon shots were filmed.

https://www.onthisspot.ca/cities/hope/rambo 

 

Hope – Rambo, First Blood – halfjeep

 

https://bcparks.ca/coquihalla-canyon-park/

Photo

Dave, have you been sprung from the hospital yet? I remember you saying you flew up the coast in a Beaver on one of your trips out here and your wife is on her way back out for a visit to Haida Gwaii.

Here is a video of an 71-year-old Beaver landing in Vancouver, maybe it was the one you were on, there are still a lot of them around though.

Best go put the refrigerator back together.....Fingers crossed. I remember when I was flying I would love to do a low pass up the harbour. It always scored points with the ladies.Whistling

I see signals!

All the best to all.

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Posted by maxman on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 10:37 AM

Track fiddler

 NorthBrit

I shall get out my old tin hat, my kilt and bagpipes.  I shall be ready for any invaders.

 

 

No tin hat over here David, but have my Kilt & Tam layed out, the Pipes also ready.  Let me know if anything hits the fanIndifferent...Smile, Wink & Grin

 

TF

 

If the space laser has your name on it, I hope it targets the bagpipes first.

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Posted by Track fiddler on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:43 AM

NorthBrit

I shall get out my old tin hat, my kilt and bagpipes.  I shall be ready for any invaders.

No tin hat over here David, but have my Kilt & Tam layed out, the Pipes also ready.  Let me know if anything hits the fanIndifferent...Smile, Wink & Grin

 

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Posted by "JaBear" on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 5:42 AM
I’ve been enjoying everyone’s photos, but every now and then one really piques my interest.
Batman’s 1897 Hope Station photo is the latest. I mean, what were those ffolk doing. Were they Maintenance of Way guys, (if they are MOW), wives, dependants, and dogs about to go on a picnic? Otherwise, what was the occasion?
 
Having used Google Maps Streetview, I can only assume that back then Hope was a pretty isolated location, only readily accessible by rail, so it makes sense the use of jiggers for “local” transportation.  
 
Well worth the time it took to savour a large mug of salted cameral hot chocolate perusing the photo.
 
And from Shorpy…
 
 
Thoughts and Best Wishes to All that need them. Kia kaha.
 Cheers, the Bear.Smile

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Posted by NorthBrit on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:52 AM

Good morning Diners.   A glass of Kefir please, Chloe.

Members of our small Writer's Group  here today.   Sandwiches and cake to prepare.

Should make it into the train room  later.

 

David

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Posted by Track fiddler on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 4:27 AM

Morning

Past-n-Present for CN guy    Images courtesy of trains magazine

 

Glad your Hudson can be fixed Brent.  Can you imagine how finicky that driver arm on an N scale could beIndifferent...Smile, Wink & Grin

 

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Posted by BATMAN on Monday, June 3, 2024 7:58 PM

MisterBeasley

My ice maker stopped working.  I forget how I diagnosed the problem, but it wasn't the ice maker at all.  Instead it was the valve down on the floor that fed the ice maker.  It was a small part and easy to fix.

 

We are still getting water out of the dispenser so that is likely not the problem. We never had a problem with it until we recently had a couple of hundred people through the house because of my son's wedding. I think it just got overwhelmed trying to keep up. I would bet it will return to normal once I put it back together tomorrow.

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Posted by MisterBeasley on Monday, June 3, 2024 7:27 PM

My ice maker stopped working.  I forget how I diagnosed the problem, but it wasn't the ice maker at all.  Instead it was the valve down on the floor that fed the ice maker.  It was a small part and easy to fix.

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Posted by BATMAN on Monday, June 3, 2024 6:22 PM

Well, I got the ice maker removed and taken apart from the fridge, now the question is, is it broken or just frozen up? I will let it and the fridge thaw until tomorrow.

It stopped raining and the Sun came out and I was out the door in seconds with our 10 Month old pup and we motored.

Now I am just waiting for a call from my favourite accountant as she had a hearing with the tax man about an Estate I am dealing with.

The wife just asked how big a steak I want, I have lots of wiggle room on the calorie front today.Dinner

All the best to all.

 

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Posted by BATMAN on Monday, June 3, 2024 12:22 PM

Good morning from the wet West Coast where there are 109 fires currently burning in the Province.

Got my Rapido D-10 on the way back to Rapido for repair, apparently the broken part has been an issue and a new stronger part is available. They offered to send me the part and said it was an easy fix, but there are only so many hours in a day and it looked like a finicky job I would rather avoid. For the cost of a stamp, it is on its way.

Water Level Route
I can't imagine the UK is gearing up for war.

Depending on what happens at the end of the year a massive reorganization of NATO may be taking place and with that possibility looming preparations are well underway. I don't think we are at a place of worrying about war.

As far as having emergency supplies on hand we are good to go. We could last a long time and if we run out, there are rivers and creeks close by at our disposal and food is often sleeping on our front lawn in the mornings. The most important thing is we can run our generator for a long time if need be and that means I can still run my trains.Laugh

Here we see some signals under the eaves on the station, not being up on my signals and thinking this station would be a flag stop, would the light on the top be for "flag stop" purposes?

The job jar is filling up, I had better lower the level.

All the best to all.

Brent

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Posted by York1 on Monday, June 3, 2024 9:26 AM

AEP528
No dramatic overreaction necessary.

 

No dramatic overreaction was given.

York1 John       

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Posted by AEP528 on Monday, June 3, 2024 9:03 AM

NorthBrit

 

 
Water Level Route

David, is being told to stock up on tinned food some lingering bit having to do with Brexit?  I can't imagine the UK is gearing up for war.

 

 

 

Not Brexit, Mike.    It is the 1930s  again.

 

David

 

The UK government simply suggested people should have 3 days supplies in case of emergencies, and gave an example of power outages and flooding.

No dramatic overreaction necessary.

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Posted by NorthBrit on Monday, June 3, 2024 6:13 AM

Water Level Route

David, is being told to stock up on tinned food some lingering bit having to do with Brexit?  I can't imagine the UK is gearing up for war.

 

Not Brexit, Mike.    It is the 1930s  again.

 

David

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Posted by Water Level Route on Monday, June 3, 2024 5:49 AM

Good Morning Diners.  Janie, coffee and a big piece of coffee cake please.

Dave, I cannot believe the adventure you've had in the hospital.  Incredible.

David, is being told to stock up on tinned food some lingering bit having to do with Brexit?  I can't imagine the UK is gearing up for war.

would it be possible to install a “keep alive” into the Forums software??!!

LaughLaughLaughLaughLaugh

Happy Monday everyone.

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Posted by NorthBrit on Monday, June 3, 2024 5:00 AM

Good morning Diners  and those who like hospital corridors.

A coffee on the go please, Flo.

What with politicians and the like wanting to bring back Natonal Service  and now told to stock up on tinned food,  I shall get out my old tin hat, my kilt and bagpipes.  I shall be ready for any invaders.

The grandchildren are back at school, so the Brownie run with younger granddaughter is on today.

 

A speedy rcovery for those who require.

 

David

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Posted by "JaBear" on Monday, June 3, 2024 4:24 AM
Gidday Chloe, I could be misreading the tea leaves, but there seems to be a growing trend to install a “keep alive” into locomotives whose length of wheel base, and all wheel pickup, I consider is more than adequate. It did get me thinking though, would it be possible to install a “keep alive” into the Forums software??!! Hmm
  
I’m with you guys who aren’t into jigsaw puzzles, but as Her-in-Doors finds them satisfying and keeps her happy, then I’m a Big Believer in “Happy Wife…” 
 
Whilst thinking about stuff, (probably explains the burning smell!), I was wondering Dave, that with all this current “excitement,” you’re possibly making up for a boring middle age? Whistling
 
More signals from Shorpy…
 
 
Thoughts and Best Wishes to All that need them. Kia Kaha.
Cheers, the Bear.Smile

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