I'll have a nice snifter of your best brandy tonight Joe. NO, NO not my normal "Old Tennis Shoe" brand....that 12 year old stuff up on the top shelf, ya, that VSOP stuff! And set the house with their needs too...It's been a wonderful day and so I'll share the joy with offering the poison of your choice!
I have many a buildings, business, companies on the CCRY named after friends & realatives! As a matter of fact, I think there is only one, so far, that isn't. BTE, Nice pics you guys! Oh.....to be modeling. Guess I'll have to be content with only getting the side skirting on that turntabe bridge, as I haven't gotten anything else done out in the Trainroom since accomplishing that task.
I do however, have one performance of the Nutcracker in the books! Opening night went VERY well and it goes with out saying; my princess danced awsome! I did OK too, but she's the star. One down and two to go...Then I can get back to the railroad.
Mike, sorry about the job man. But as you say, it just wasn't in the plan...yet. And BTW, another congrats is due you on not smoking! Good for you! Keep it up.
One more round Joe, then I've got to get to bed. I've got a swim class to teach in the morning and then Show #2 tomorrow night. One man shouldn't be allowed to have this much fun.
This was sent to me by a friend of mine.
Am I A Fireman Yet??
In Phoenix ,Arizona , a 26-year-old mother stared down at her 6 year old son, who was dying of terminal leukemia. Although her heart was filled with sadness, she also had a strong feeling of determination. Like any parent, she wanted her son to grow up & fulfill all his dreams. Now that was no longer possible. The leukemia would see to that. But she still wanted her son's dream to come true. She took her son's hand and asked, "Billy, did you ever think about what you wanted to be once you grew up? Did you ever dream and wish what you would do withyour life?" Mommy, "I always wanted to be a fireman when I grew up." Mom smiled back and said, "Let's see if we can make your wish come true." Later that day she went to her local firedepartment in Phoenix, Arizona , where she met Fireman Bob, who had a heart as big as Phoenix. She explained her son's final wish and asked if it might be possible to give her 6 year old son a ride around the block on a fire engine. Fireman Bob said, "Look, we can do better than that. If you'll have your son ready at seven o'clock Wednesday morning, we'll make him an honoraryFireman for the whole day. We can come down to the fire station, eat with us, go out on all the fire calls, the whole nine yards! And if you'll give us his sizes, we'll get a real fire uniform for him, with a real fire hat - not a toy -- One-with the emblem of the Phoenix Fire Department on it, a yellow slicker like we wear and rubber boots. They're all manufactured right here in Phoenix , so we can get them fast."
Three days later Fireman Bob picked up Billy, dressed him in his uniform and escorted him from his hospital bed to the waitinghook and ladder truck.
Billy got to sit on the back of the truck and help steer it back to the fire station. He was in heaven. There were three fire calls in Phoenix that day and Billy got to go out on all three calls. He rode in the different fire engines, the Paramedic's van, and even the fire chief's car. He was also videotaped for the local news program. Having his dream come true, with all the Love and attention that was lavished upon him, so deeply touched Billy, that he lived three months longer than any doctor thought possible. One night all of his vital signs began to drop dramatically and the head nurse, who believed in the hospice concept - that no one should die alone, began to call the familymembers to the hospital.
Then she remembered the day Billy had spent as a Fireman, so she called the Fire Chief and asked if it would be possible to send a fireman in uniform to the hospital to be with Billy as he made his transition. The chief replied, "We can do better than that.We'll be there in five minutes. Will you please do me a favor? When you hear the sirens screaming and see the lights flashing, will you announce over the PA system, that there is not a fire? It's the department coming to see one of its finest members one more time. And will you open the window to his room? About five minutes later a hook and ladder truck arrived at the hospital and extended its ladder up to Billy's third floor open window--------16 fire-fighters climbed up the ladder into Billy's room. With his mother's permission, they hugged him and held him and told him how much they LOVED him. With his dying breath, Billy looked up at the fire chief and said, "Chief, am I really a fireman now?" "Billy, you are, and the Head Chief, Jesus, is holding your hand," the chief said. With those words, Billy smiled and said, "I know, He's been holding my hand all day, and the angels have been singing.. "He closed his eyes one last time.
Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running BearSpace Mouse for president!15 year veteran fire fighterCollector of Apple //e'sRunning Bear EnterprisesHistory Channel Club life member.beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam
Low 20s this morning, flurries, occasional blowing snow, but no significant accumulation, as they say. I like the clean, cool air down in my lungs, though. If Jeff is getting 20's, though, we're likely to be in the single digits in a day or two here in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
I got to be Santa tonight. I had to put on the silly red suit, black boots, beard and fur hat. The irony is that the youngest children are 15, but it was all in good fun and when was the last time I got so many cute girls to sit on my lap?
How about a hot chocolate for the fat guy in the red suit, Joe. Toss in a bit of brandy. Mmmmm....
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Something wrong here jeffrey, I was meaning to talk with you about it, Won't let me post.
I'll talk with you about it in the morning. Can't hardly type now..........Mike
Getting cold here tonight!
Today's Weather for:
Wind Chill: 22°F
Humidity: 54%
Dew Point: 14°F
So Far TodayHigh: 43°FLow: 24°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 20mph NNE
Thanks there Mister B, I was afraid I was going to be at the top and would have to sell a loco or two to pay my tab here, I always did like to drink for FREE
Bad thing is My Time Is Comming!! Well over due Oh Mr. B Don't forget the cop cars, we want this to be a safe/respectiable neighborhood......No drug dealers
Mike
The teenagers are all asking for their own businesses, after I put in Katie's School of Dance and Max's School of Rock. (Poor forum member Dave Kelly. His law firm has to share the second floor of the House of Haggis Restaurant with those two.) I've got outstanding requests for Suzanne's House of Beef and Natalia's House of Crack. Not sure about that last one, but it may get a back alley somewhere with some disreputable characters around the door. (Anyone of you feel like posing?) Fortune teller Madame Adrienne will complete the ensemble.
Joe, another Rheingold, if you would? Thanks.
Again? I'm at the top again? Well, set up up, and put away a Dr Pepper for Trainmaster. Yeah, ship it General Delivery to Aurora, Colorado. It'll get there by Christmas NewYears Martin Luther King Day Lincoln's Birthday, I think.
Joe, Another cold one over here, H*ll Set up the whole dam* bar!! Thank God I am not driving, Anyone volenteer to give me a lift? I'll get my PU in the morning, or afternoon.
I name almost all of my busisnesses after kin or friends or both, Makes them feel like they are a part of the layout, They seem to enjoy it.
Hold my beer, I have to go P........................................................................Mike
Thanks Tommy, I will check into that, when the money returns
Joe ,,, whats the matter? you get busy on a cold Friday night and forget to bring ME a cold beer? Oh well Life In The Fast Lane is like that.
Mister B You haven't seen the back yard yet, My nephew, Cody will help me on that..
Thanks Joe.
I'll take a cold one. Make it a PBR.
I'll be off the forum for a week or so. I'm flying back to the states to give a eulogy for my best friend that passed. He was an Air Commando (from Hurlburt Field, Fl) and we are gonna go out on his boat and scatter his ashes over the Gulf of Mexico. See ya'll again when I get back.
Hi There Mike;
Campbell Scale Models Makes corrugated tin for roofs, fences etc. See pics. Hope this helps.
Tom
MisterBeasley wrote: J. Edgar, any relation to G-man Hoover? Herbert Hoover? How about the vacuum cleaner folks? Welcome aboard, anyway. Beer's always cold, and Joe has everything back there, bottles or tap, from whatever era your railroad is in. I had a Knickerbocker from the 1960's last week, and right now it's Rhinegold, the dry beer. (Think of Rhinegold whenever you buy beer.)j.edar thompson of pennsy fame.............so gemme a steel city
J. Edgar, any relation to G-man Hoover? Herbert Hoover? How about the vacuum cleaner folks? Welcome aboard, anyway. Beer's always cold, and Joe has everything back there, bottles or tap, from whatever era your railroad is in. I had a Knickerbocker from the 1960's last week, and right now it's Rhinegold, the dry beer. (Think of Rhinegold whenever you buy beer.)
j.edar thompson of pennsy fame.............so gemme a steel city
A brewski or twoski for me-ski and you-ski, OK? (Yeah, the ski areas around here just opened today.) Snow flurries, and a blast of cold morning air to breathe. Ah, winter in New England. Now the Patriots can start stepping over their frozen opponents.
Mike, you need more junk cars around that building. Nice job, by the way. I saw it on the other post about buildings first? or turf first? and I didn't recognize it. Somebody suggested taking a corrugated section of styrene or whatever and rubbing tin-foil over it to get the ribbed pattern, and then using that for another roof. Haven't tried it myself.
Man, I'm glad for this place tonight. Mother-daughter pot-luck, 15-year-olds and their moms. Estrogen level is almost up to the landing, and I may have to swim for it.
the beer barn???? well now im realy glad i joined this forum
Evening all,,, Joe I think I will have a cold beer here, Thanks.
Kind of bummed out today, didn't grt the job I was applying for, it was given to a younger man with less experence
Oh well so much for that, things have a way of working themselves out most of the time. Spent most of the day working on the RR. I am still working on ''Cody's Recovery''
Still have to get the shingles for the roof, I thought about going with a tin roof, anyone know how to go about making tin for a roof?
See you all later Mike
Morning, all. I think I'll ease into Friday with some eggs 'n' bacon, Joe.
Sue, I've been playing hockey every Tuesday night for the last 30 years. I was one of the young kids when I started, but now I'm the old man of the bunch. I'm a goalie. We play all year long. We did take one summer off when the rink got closed because the world was "short" on oil one year back in the 70's, but other than that it's been a straight run. When I tore my rotator cuff skiing about 10 years ago, I was out for 10 months. One of the orthopedic surgeons that fixed it was a hockey player, and the night I came back he came out to shoot at that shoulder. He'd done a good job, and I could tell he was frustrated because he couldn't beat me. So, he started shooting at my legs which had gotten flabby during the layoff. Best example of medical follow-up I've ever seen.
I only had a small haul at the train show. I've learned my lesson. I've still got stuff in boxes that I bought at shows 2 years ago, before I knew what I wanted, and long before I was ready for it. A little old caboose, a pink Cadillac (father-in-law was Chief Engineer for Cadillac for a while) and a few doors and windows for scratch-builds.
Jeff, let us know how Darkwing Duck is doing, in case you hear from him before the rest of us. And it's a lot better to be busy than not to have enough to do.
MisterBeasley wrote: Train Master - Hey, dude, make it a point to get back to us. Most public libraries have computers that you can use for free with a library card.Where in Colorado are you going? It's a great place, but sorry, the Broncos won't get by the Pats again if they meet in the playoffs.D'oh! Top of the page again. Set 'em up, Joe.
Train Master - Hey, dude, make it a point to get back to us. Most public libraries have computers that you can use for free with a library card.
Where in Colorado are you going? It's a great place, but sorry, the Broncos won't get by the Pats again if they meet in the playoffs.
D'oh! Top of the page again. Set 'em up, Joe.
Mr.B: He's going to Aurora. If I know anything about moving (and I should, I've only been around the world twice) it'll take them a month to get settled in good.
MrB, My nephew plays hockey. He has played since he was small. They live in Idaho and have great winter sports. How often do you play?
Sounds like you made a haul at the show.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Evening all, Just a Dr. Pepper for me for now, I be in later for the good stuff, I have a job interview in just over an hour, I guess I best not go in half driunk with a beer in my hand, I might not get the job.
Had to rescue this from page THREE, Joe said it has been a little slow here lately, Better pick it up. Where is jeffrey hanging out these days I don't see him here as much as I used to. Check with you all later. Mike
Morning all I'll have a black coffee and a large oatmeal sounds like it will hit the spot. Cold north wind this morning and a hi today of only 41 deg. probley stay in the train room most of the day. I started on another building yesterday, "Cody's Recovery & 24 hr Wrecker Servige'' I have got the chain link fence up and the building started. I hope to get more done today.
colvin.. Thanks for asking about the no smoking. It has been 10 1/2 weeks with no smokes (although I did bum one from my nephew when my grandmother died (Oct 20) and haven't had one sence. I most of the time forget to wear a patch. I guess I haven't worn one in over a week. Sometimes I sure do crave a cigarette
On the subject of my nephew, I think we have a new model RR'er blooming, He would like to have one but for now he is fixing to get married so his future wife suggested he wait a while. He was at the OKC show with me and enjoyed it nearly as much as I did.
Well got to go I see Joe has brought me my food and all BS stops now.
just dropped in to say farewell. we are leavin for colorado within the hour and bein that we dont have a computer, i dont know when i will be able to get back here again. you are all a great bunch of guys.
goodbye, david
David Parks I am the terror that flaps in the night!
Its 1708 Manila time (That's Z+8hrs to you hard corp military guys). Today was a rough one. A coupld of days ago the Philippine gov convicted a young Marine of raping one of the local bars girls. It was a real mess diplomatcially. They gave him 40 years and I am guessing he will have to serve it over here. What a waste.
That said, I could and will mix me a hard one tonight, I'm meetin Uncle Jack and a splash of the red can for color.
I have got to get busy on my layout. A little bird told me that there might be some rolling stock on their way from Santa. That helps take the edge off.
Anybody out there done any photo etching from the MicroMark kit (or anyother way)? I am thinking about trying it out, but I want some feedback from ya'll first. I plan to use it for makig all kinds of detail parts.