Just let them know, I'll never wear those little Curly Q's in my hair
I'll be on the opposing ship with a monkey on my back
TF
Track fiddler Then it's no wonder why I can't find my favorite Canadian Beer anymore eh? TF
Then it's no wonder why I can't find my favorite Canadian Beer anymore eh?
Could be. We had a party a few years back here in Delaware and i got some Labatts for it. One of our guests was thrilled to see it. He hadn't seen it for a while, but i just picked it up at our local liquor store. I like places like Delaware that have liquor stores for all alcoholic drinks. Let them compete on that while the grocery stores have Brussels sprouts and there's no room for state liquor stores.
Massachusetts also had private liquor stores. The state stores over the border in Cow Hampshire had slightly better prices but not much selection. Massachusetts stores could compete on wine but NH stores didn't really try much.
Here in Delaware, though, we can't have wine shipped from out of state, so if it's not already sold here it's not available. A lot of the boutique vineyards in California are too small to have national distribution. Pure political corruption is my guess.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
K
Why not?
Good afternoon from the West side where it is23c and 148 wildfires are burning in BC.
Just got back from 8.76km with the mutt, it is a little warm so no records broken by this 67-year-old. 16c is my perfect temp, still T-shirt weather and is good for doing anything. Tough to do a lot when it gets warmer sometimes but if it gets cold you just throw on some more clothes and don't miss a beat. I will never be a snowbird, I wouldn't last long just living a life in search of air conditioning.
I have also been a bachelor for the last five days as the boss and daughter are away at a dog show, they get home tonight. They cleaned up big time so it was a good show for them.
Mike, glad to hear Otis is on the mend, those surgeries usually go well.
I can't believe how much I love this robot vacuum, it can't do the whole house because of stairs but can knock off about 3000 sqft or so. It probably frees up five hours a week for us and does a much better job than we do. The other thing is Alexa, after getting the first one I got two more.
Dave, how was your wife's trip to Haida Gwaii? I just love the West Coast native culture and history. I always wanted to rent a 40' sailboat and sail up the West Coast stopping in at the long-abandoned villages where you can still find remains of totems and long houses and other historical treasures dating back to before the time Captain Cook sailed by.
Probably the first time the phrase "there goes the Neighbourhood", was ever uttered.
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."
I asked them if they had Molson Golden, and they looked at me like I was from the Moon.
Track fiddler I am Anheuser-Busch and Miller own all the beer trade in the United States now. TF
I am
Anheuser-Busch and Miller own all the beer trade in the United States now.
But InBev owns Anheuser Busch and Molson owns Miller.
Anheuser-Busch and Miller own all the beer trade in the United States now
Wish I could re-live me and the dogs, and return all the Old Milwaukee bottles in those thick cardboard cases
Only a memory now
Cheers Mike
Howdy diners. Chloe, how about a nice tall lemonade please.
Quiet weekend this weekend. The family was out of town so it was just me and the dogs. I have to admit, I rather appreciated it. I kept myself busy doing not much of anything in particular. It was great!
I hope everyone is having as peaceful of a weekend as I am. Cheers all!
Mike
Good morning, diners. Donut day! Just coffee for me this morning, Flo.
I feel encouraged today. Late yesterday I made real progress on my new layout building. It was a part I was putting off and dreading tackling because I wasn't sure how to make it work. I finally got most of it done!
Since I'm still fairly new at railroading, I've found it's often like this -- something I need to do but don't know how, I will procrastinate and fret and worry how it will get done. When I finally do it, it turns out the worries were unfounded.
Something you don't see everyday -- an entire train of refrigerated cars. This was in 2009, so I don't know if this still occurs 15 years later.
an unexpected delight by contemplative imaging, on Flickr
York1 John
Wow. Trump was just shot at in a rally in Pennsylvania. He walked into his SUV pretty much by himself, surrounded by Secret Service. There was some blood above his ear.
We have an early start in the morning. Big family get-together at the daughter & SiLs house. Only time once a year we are all together. We generally have a BBQ. Hope the weather is fine.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
Good Afternoon,
Chris, sounds like a great trip. If the train stops in Revelstoke, a former CP division point, there is a great RR museum there. They have a CP Mikado inside the building. If it is 80F in Vancouver that is very hot for that city. I see the train stops in Kamloops where it can be very hot indeed. I saw a '74 big block Vette at the Mecam auction. The commentator said it had 270 hp which sure was a lot for that era.
Nothing on the agenda today. It is hot and humid again.
CN Charlie
V
Good morning
We usually like to start a Saturday on a more positive note, but it's kind of a tough one this morning over a late coffee. We gotta go to the grocery! Yuk Love the food, but dont like the chore of going to get it.
I'd rather mow John's lawn for him than that
York1 TF, Banana Banshees are like many foods and drinks -- many places claim to be where they originated. I know New Orleans says they were the first to serve them, but I know other cities, including Milwaukee, also make the claim. I never liked the taste. I'll take a cheap cold beer.
TF, Banana Banshees are like many foods and drinks -- many places claim to be where they originated. I know New Orleans says they were the first to serve them, but I know other cities, including Milwaukee, also make the claim. I never liked the taste. I'll take a cheap cold beer.
Oh, you saw that post before it was erased? We had the first one, and that was it for me. Aparently they tasted better at a younger age. TOO SWEET for my tastes now. Judy gets the whole gallon as she still loves the stuff.
Well, we're going to Clives Roadhouse for the Chicken Fried Chicken for brunch, before we head to the grocery...
Bummer, it's too hot out for a classic Mach 1 ride Chris. Sitting behind that fire wall is even hotter! No thanks!
There's two things I'd like to do to that car. Air conditioning and Power steering, ...$$$$$...Yikes!!!
Agreed, that Fall is the best time for a Romp
Send in the FridgeGettyimages
Have a great Saturday gentlemen
Good morning, diners. Chloe, I'll have bacon, eggs, and coffee, please.
It's been so hot lately I decided to walk Cookie early today. Even at 5:30 a.m. it's hot. We're looking forward to Monday when a cold front will lower the temps into the 80s.
The hot weather has one good result -- I spend more time indoors on the layout.
Bear, I'm not sure what connection Acorn TV has with New Zealand and Australia, but we've noticed the network carries quite a few programs from your side of the world. The latest series we're watching is Australia's "My Life is Murder" with Lucy Lawless. It's another fun mystery, with plots that are not too complicated. Easy to watch.
For all the diners -- I hope you have a good Saturday (or Sunday on the wrong side of the dateline).
TF, I know you asked me to post pics of the Corvette, and I plan to, but I need time to learn the procedure, as I have never posted before. Summer is not the best time of year for me regarding all things model railroading. Too much other stuff going on. Summer in Ma is far too short. Come October I'll get serious about posting pics, starting the the Vette and then of the layout. I'm actually looking forward to it!
And BTW, nice Mustang. Is it a Mach 1 or a Boss?
Regards, Chris
Good morning Diners. A coffee on the go please, Flo.
Yes Bear, ATA women pilots were not liked; yet did a valuable job.
The planes they flew were unarmed which reminds me of an ATA pilot taking a plane to an aerodrome. A lone German aircraft was making its way home after a raid over England. Although badly damaged the German plane still flew. The crew saw the British airplane and opened fire.
Unarmed and therefore unable to fire back the British pilot headed into the clouds to escape.
Liked that one.
Like that too.
"One difference between pessimists and optimists is that while pessimists are more often right, optimists have far more fun."
What are you going to do though?
Always best to stop and see something that's bigger.
Post Hog!
Understood! Got the two motor mounts ordered from NPD for the Stang.
The Corvette is worth it Chris! Romp around in that Mean Machine before you have to put it away for the Winter again.
The smell of old school high performance engine blocks and too much fuel
Carry on!
Prayers, Good Karma, and my best wishes always
Good afternoon diners! Flo, an iced coffee please, too hot to eat
My apologies for not being around recently. Just a whole lot of stuff going on here. Yard work, messing with the Corvette, lots of golf mostly. And planning for our trip on the Rocky Mountainere trip that starts this Sunday. We're going with my in-laws, my wife and I fly out of Boston and the in laws (they live in VT) are driving to then flying out of Montreal. We'll meet up in Vancouver. I just checked the weather for Vancouver and Banff and it will be warmer than normal (low 80's) but much cooler/less humidity than here in MA. Will be glad when we actually start, been a bit stressed with the whole planning thing.
To all of you will assorted health, pet, other family concerns, I truly wish all the best to you all. It's stuff we all have to face at certain times in our life. For the last 15 years of her life we (wife and I) had to baby sit my mother from Friday night until Monday morning, as well as other unscheduled days. Pretty much we were house bound taking care of her. Couldn't go anywhere, but at least I got to get serious about building my layout. As JFK once said about being a war hero, he said "I had no choice, they sunk my boat". We all do things in life out of duty,family,humanity. Anyway, all the best to you all.
A hot day here, 85F heading for 90 and it is humid so the humidex is 100F. I can't take the heat like I used to. Don't think I could manage Borneo again even for an orangutan encounter. That was the hottest place I have ever been largely due to the high humidity combined with heat.
David, thanks for clarifying the terminology. Had a few of us worried there.
Mike, great news about Otis. This is our 3rd year wihout a dog. Still seems strange at times but I find I think about them often especially the first one and that is 50 years ago now when I bought him. Still don't know what possesed me to buy a 3 year old Afghan Hound, sight unseen. He was a beautiful dog with a great personality so I lucked out. I haven't seen one in our city for several years.
On the racoon front, the one that had a baby in our carport visits with it most nights. There is also another one that brings 3 youngsters most nights. They have discouvered the pond and have managed to mess up a few pond plants. Good thing we don't have goldfish anymore.
Hope all are well,
York1 NorthBrit I forget sometimes thrat our language appears the same, yet can be different. A Hospice over this side of the pond is for palliative care (not a one way ticket).
NorthBrit I forget sometimes thrat our language appears the same, yet can be different. A Hospice over this side of the pond is for palliative care (not a one way ticket).
Even here in the US, sometimes. The GF's cousin's husband was hospitalized for Covid and it really looked like they were trying to kill him. He was a big, healthy guy but they put him on a minimal diet of hospital food, and it seriously looked like they were trying to just let him go. They put him in Hospice, but it seemed like they did that for insurance and medication reasons.
Eventually, he recovered and they released him
When he got there, one of the staff said, "I don’t think the Lord is ready for you yet."
NorthBritI forget sometimes tat our language appears the same, yet can be different. A Hospice over this side of the pond is for palliative care (not a one way ticket).
Thanks for that info, David! Happy to hear that.
Thank you, gentlemen for your kind thoughts for Dawn.
I forget sometimes that our language appears the same, yet can be different.
A Hospice over this side of the pond is for palliative care (not a one way ticket). Dawn has been going to one for a few years now and will be going for more to come.
The hard times for her is when she has bad days (like this morning). Then she feels much better like now; a good day.
Got to collect granddaughter from school now.
Good morning, everyone. Bacon, eggs, and coffee, Brunhilda.
David, I'm very sorry to hear about Dawn. She has certainly had a rough time with her health. I'm hoping and praying things will turn out OK. Take care of yourself, too. You've made a lot of friends in the model railroad world who are thinking of you.
On the forum front, I usually read through all the Kalmbach forums, not just Model Railroader. For a long time, the MR side of the forum was much busier than the others. However, now the Trains' side of the forum seems to have much more traffic than the MR side. Hoping things pick up soon.
Have a happy TGIF.
Santa Fe Reefer No. SFRD 12458 At Winslow by emd, on Flickr
Good Morning. Chloe, waffles with strawberries and whipped cream please.
MisterBeasleySo, we got a feeder for her that responds to an RFID chip collar, which opens the food tray only for her and closes it when she backs away.
NorthBritTook Dawn to the Hospice today.
John, my lawn is in dire need of a cutting, especially the back yard. Unfortunately with a bunch of stuff going on at home, it hasn't happened yet. Much longer and I could bale it.
Hoping for the best for all. Hopefully some others can stop in today.
Hi David,
My thoughts are with both Dawn and you. I'm hoping for the best possible outcome.
Cheers!!
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!