GoalieDood, you've gotta stretch out, particularly early in the season. I'm 59 now, and I still play goal every week. I'm feeling some twinges in my knees now and then too, but I'm blaming it on carrying too much weight around, so I'm trying to shed a few pounds before ski season. Fortunately, we play all year long, so I don't have to go through that "getting back into it" stuff every year. Yeah, I like playing in the summertime - it's like getting a couple of hours of winter every week - very refreshing.
Working on my first true scratch-built structure today. I've had a white card-stock mock-up of the building on the layout for months, and today I finally opened up the sheets of Evergreen clapboard siding and put knife to styrene. I'm using Tichy doors and windows, but I also improvised a couple of sets of barn loft doors for the second story. A guy at work sent around some pictures of his own real barn, and I noticed the barn loft doors with the overhead beam, used for a pulley to lift stuff up without having to go through the building. I thought that was a great thing to model, so I'm going to use a rusty I-beam and some chain.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
Well crack me open one. I may have dislocated my knee during a preaseason game tonight. I go down to make a save and when I go to get up I feel my knee cap shift to the inside, then back into place.I could still play but it didn't feel to well. Atleast I made the save right? Haha. Last year I sprained my MCL a week before tryouts on the same knee. Those tryouts sure were interesting to say the least.
As far as layouts goes, I have been sketching up a plan to fit inside my garage. The layout is going to be 20'x20' (HO). I havent been able to find a ruler so I have to go back and redraw it making sure everything is to scale.
Do you have fire blankets in the US? I like them for oven/stove/range top fires - when the user has been trained how to use them right.
If any fire has gone beyond the "cup of water will put it out" stage I want the professionals to deal with it.
When you collect your significant other and/or kids from work/school/the mall do you check that the exits are kept clear? (Just a thought... one of the guys here recently posted that he arrived at the mall just after a shooting... if you're unlucky enough to be there when one happens a fire exit may be a great way to get the heck out fast... Hope this doesn't happen to any of you).
When you stop overnight at a hotel do you make sure you know the exits/ do you check that they are clear? You should always have a flashlight and your car keys where you can grab them (but not where they can be easily stolen)... having your cellphone to hand is good too... it may be you that dials 911 and/or you can tell your family you're okay before they see it on CNN...
I don't know about the US but here you can go and ask the local Fire Brigade to check out anywhere you think that there is a significant problem... and that includes unsafe storage. They have powers to shut unsafe places and/or impose orders for things to be done right.
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
Hello Everyone
I'll have a Scotch on the Rocks tonight before going to the neighbours for a belated Friday Night church. Better turn the volume down a bit. I am currently watching U571 in DTS and the windows are just a rattling.
So... today was the day to get caught up on some paperwork. Well... about all I got done was printing a couple of emails. I did, however watch all 3 X-Men movies. Now before you start crtiquing my choice in movies let me explain. I bought the first movie when my nephew came to live with us a number of summers ago. I bought it along with the Matrix. Didn't think he would watch any of my Dickens movies, seeing how are tastes in movies we're and are very different to say the least. I was pleasently surprised with the movie. So when one of the kids who works for me told me he had just bought the latest and offered that and the second one to me to watch I said yes. Again I was pleasently pleased with both. I think the 2nd - X2 is the best.
I did manage to get downtown today. Picked up a copy of the December MR and Classic Trains Winter Issue and a DVD called Canadian Steam at War - Canadian Railways During WW2.
Chris - a while ago you asked me how I liked Spanish wines and I beleive I told you that I really hadn't tried very many. Well, today I picked up two bottles of Spanish wine. The first is Hoya De Cadenas Reserva 2002 and the second is Castillo de Almansa Reserva 2002. Any comments? I'll be having at least one of them later tonight.
I guess I should have something to eat. So if I get a chance I will check back in later to see what's happening here tonight.
GUB
GOOD MORNING FROM THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST ( WHO IN THE HELL WANTS TO LIVE IN N.Y. )
MY SECOND HOBBY IS HOME BREWING AND HAVE A NICE COLLECTION OF STIENS. THAT IS A VERY INTERESTING MUG IN THE PIC. HAVE YOU ANY INFO ON IT. I WONDER IF THERE ARE OTHER BYO INTO MODEL RR.
I WAS ONE OF THE ORIGNAL MEMBERS ( WELL A LATE COMER ) OF THE CRECENT CITY MODEL RAILROAS CLUB BACK IN THE 70'S. THEY HAD THEIR 50 TH. ANNIVERSARY A COUPLE OF WEEK AGO. THEY HAVE ONE GREAT LAYOUT ( CCMRRC.COM). ONE NOTEABLE MEMBER WAS ANDY SPERANDEO. LEARNED MUCH FROM HIM (THEN HE WAS JUST A HIGH SCHOOL PUNK )
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jeffrey-wimberly wrote: Check those smoke detectors at least twice a year and have more than one type (battery operated and ones that run on AC current.) Do not put a smoke dectector in the bathroom or over the kitchen sink. Water vapor can set them off. Keep a fire extinguisher handy in the kitchen. The most likely place a fire will start in the kitchen while you are there is the range top. Also have several boxes of baking soda handy. Baking soda can be used to extinguish grease fires. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES PUT WATER ON A GREASE FIRE! Extinguisher protocol for the kitchen. Have the fire extingusher where you can get to it in an emergency. Do not put it in a cabinet next to or over the stove. You won't be able to get to it. Put it in a cabinet on the other side of the kitchen so you can turn around and get it. The recommended type of extingusher is an ABC type. These are good for A: paper and wood fires, B: Flammable liquids, C: Electrical. The most common type of ABC extingusher is made by First Alert and weighs about three pounds. While this is adequate for a very small fire it is not enough for one that has spread beyond the cooktop. You are better off with a larger extinguisher, at least a 5 pounder. When extinguishing a fire stand back at least 6 feet and sweep the extingusher at the base of the fire, not into the flames themselves. Even though you think you have the fire out, don't take any chances. Have the fire dept come and check it out. I've seen all too often homes burn down because of a fire that smoldered for days, even weeks. Do not keep flammable liquids near the oven/stove/range, this includes the cooking oil. Do not install a smoke detector near the oven, it will be set off the first time you scorch the bacon, and who hasn't done that at least once. If you use powdered coffee creamer, do not keep it near the stove and do not use it near the stove. If the powdered dust becomes airborne it can ignite and explode. The same goes for flour and corn meal. If you grind your own wheat or grain for homemade bread do not do it near a pilot light or other open flame. I am a professionally trained fire department safety officer and rescue specialist. Fire safety is my business and my job. When it comes to this kind of thing, I know what I am talking about .
Check those smoke detectors at least twice a year and have more than one type (battery operated and ones that run on AC current.) Do not put a smoke dectector in the bathroom or over the kitchen sink. Water vapor can set them off. Keep a fire extinguisher handy in the kitchen. The most likely place a fire will start in the kitchen while you are there is the range top. Also have several boxes of baking soda handy. Baking soda can be used to extinguish grease fires. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES PUT WATER ON A GREASE FIRE!
Extinguisher protocol for the kitchen. Have the fire extingusher where you can get to it in an emergency. Do not put it in a cabinet next to or over the stove. You won't be able to get to it. Put it in a cabinet on the other side of the kitchen so you can turn around and get it. The recommended type of extingusher is an ABC type. These are good for A: paper and wood fires, B: Flammable liquids, C: Electrical. The most common type of ABC extingusher is made by First Alert and weighs about three pounds. While this is adequate for a very small fire it is not enough for one that has spread beyond the cooktop. You are better off with a larger extinguisher, at least a 5 pounder. When extinguishing a fire stand back at least 6 feet and sweep the extingusher at the base of the fire, not into the flames themselves. Even though you think you have the fire out, don't take any chances. Have the fire dept come and check it out. I've seen all too often homes burn down because of a fire that smoldered for days, even weeks.
Do not keep flammable liquids near the oven/stove/range, this includes the cooking oil. Do not install a smoke detector near the oven, it will be set off the first time you scorch the bacon, and who hasn't done that at least once. If you use powdered coffee creamer, do not keep it near the stove and do not use it near the stove. If the powdered dust becomes airborne it can ignite and explode. The same goes for flour and corn meal. If you grind your own wheat or grain for homemade bread do not do it near a pilot light or other open flame.
I am a professionally trained fire department safety officer and rescue specialist. Fire safety is my business and my job. When it comes to this kind of thing, I know what I am talking about .
I love this "quote" key.. can get back to the top of the page and repeat the good stuff!
When I'm organised I have the fire extinguisher (powder) next to the kitchen door... so's I can grab it going out or going in (the latter only to yank someone else out).
If you are Network Rail (or were British Rail) you get (got) fire training updated every 2 years. Some of the mistakes they showed us were horrific. That's why I go for the "Get out, Stay out, dial 911" system for preference.
As a Union Health and Safety Rep I was murder about keeping all fire extinguishers, alarms and exits clean and clear of obstruction. Fire extinguishers ARE NOT door stops. Fire doors DO NOT get wedged open... anytime.
Have you checked that the fire doors/exits where you work WILL open AND that no idiot has blocked them outside... that includes the idiot that parks right outside the door...
If I see what seems to be a significant problem I'd rather spend ten minutes being a pain than a minute reading a report in the news.
I stopped at a hotel where the staff were argueing about the merits of having a fire extinguisher free to jam a fire door open or use it as a rack for the hose on the vacuum cleaner. they did not like my (polite) input. I received a follow-up letter from the Fire Service thanking me for my heads-up, advising me that a visit had been made and that a caution had been issued. I'll never know... but maybe I kept someone alive...
Anyway... guess i'll go have one of those beer things...
jeffrey-wimberly wrote:Beer is the primary reason the Pilgrims landed at Plyouth Rock. They were running out of beer and needed to brew more.
Precisely! I was a Plimoth Plantation a few years back. That's the "historical re-enactment village" in Plymouth, Mass., and the spelling "Plimoth" is intentional. Each of the "actors" portrays a single character from the original group, and answers with historical knowledge up through 1620, so kids' questions like "Did you watch TV?" would be greeted with a puzzled look and "What is TV? I've never heard of that." Anyway, I sat down next to a stout fellow with a mug, and asked what he was drinking. "Pure, clean water," was the answer. The site for the first permanent colony was chosen for its water supply as much as anything else. On the voyage over, everyone, including the children, drank beer. It was considered a "health drink" because the alcohol killed the bacteria, which would be a big problem in stored water for a long sea voyage.
Another IPA down here, Joe. I've got some historical re-enacting to do.
Good Morning Everyone;
Well lets see. To start I will have a cup of coffee, 2 Eggs scrambled with a little fresh Dill, 3 strips of Bacon, some Home Fries and a couple of slices of Rye toast. And if you don't mind a small glass of Orange Juice.
It was a pretty good week for a change. It's been a long time since I had such a good week. I got caught up on a few things that needed to get done, but still many more things to do before I am actually caught up with everything. I figure that will happen just before I retire - in about 30 years. Oh well....
Good news, I managed to stay off my butt at Curling this week. Had to sub on another team since our whole team showed up. That was fun. So far this season 2 wins & 1 loss. My team 1 win & 2 Losses. I like winning! The beer is good as well.
This is the weekend each year my wife goes shopping in Buffalo with some of her girl friends. Coincidentially it is the same weekend that the bank account gets drained. On the plus side I can do what ever I like and eat & drink whatever I want. As a bonus I can watch what ever movies I choose... Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter. A freind gave me the last 2 X-Men movies to watch. So I guess I will have to watch all three. Seems like a good idea don't you think?
Let's see what should I do first?
91rioja wrote:GUB, what is it with you Canadians and Curling? I think beer and ice would make a great combination. LOLChris
Chris - Beer and Ice is a good combination. But, too much beer and the butt connects with the ice rather easily. Too many butts on the ice makes me black and blue, which I do not enjoy very much. The fun thing about curling is that we can drink beer while curling. That is indeed a bonus. The way I look at it I get some excercise and I get to drink beer. It would appear that it is a win, win situation.
Good morning all, I'll have one of them Russian beers and it'll get this place off of page 3.
Anybody else for a little beer?
Hey Chris ..... gotcha!!! I had a feeling you would have that kind of response.
And Mr B. I too am fond of the old poster ads like that, brings back memories for me too.
OK Chris, how about this one? This is what my dad used to drink, in the quart bottles....
Na! Drinks on me...
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Ryan, I downloaded a graphic of that old Miller symbol of the girl in the pointed hat sitting on the crescent moon a few months ago. I printed it on decal paper and put it on the side of a building. Old ads like that bring back memories, and also help set the era for a layout. I've got a George & Gracie ad for Spam, and my favorite is Ted Williams saying, "Drink Moxie."
My Dad, rest his soul, used to drink Miller and Pabst Blue Ribbon. I'm happy to say that I inherited his good looks instead of his taste in beer. 'Nother Harpoon IPA over here, Joe! Thanks for the beer, Joe, and thanks for the memory, Ryan.
Okay, okay....
....for all you "straight" beer drinkers out there, I mean.... "non-fruit flavored" beer, here's some good ole Miller High Life for ya...
Oh, looks like I killed another one....
Beer, not just for breakfast anymore.....
Looks like I killed another one....
I'll take a cold Russian beer today.
I have to go to work today, which is a drag in itself. Got a good laugh yesterday at my bosses expense. He was trying to rebuild an old bandsaw (at least 30 years old). He got everything together, it all turned fine, nothing came loose in the tests. He turned it on and it ran fine. Ererything worked as it was supposed to. He then got a piece of wood and put it to test. The cutting was going just fine, then the machine started vibrating, a little at first, then suddenly a lot. Then the machine started flying to pieces. He jumped aside making a desperate grap for the cord as he went by. He got it unplugged just before it threw the blade off the rollers. All is OK, nobody was hurt and we all got a good laugh. The machine was then labeled as junk and will be cannibalized for parts to fix another one.
The weather fo the Leesville area.
Wind Chill: 68°FHumidity: 93%Dew Point: 66°FSo Far TodayHigh: 69°FLow: 68°FRain: N/A"Rain Rate: N/A"/hGust: 9mph S High: 85 °FLow: 52 °FToday: High: 85 Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.Tonight: Low: 52 Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cooler. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph shifting to the northwest after midnight.
Cold one for everybody that's left Joe!! I see I only have but a few minutes before closing! BTW, what time do you close up?
Preliminaries went well...One down and one to go. Tomorrow I have most of the day to recuperate (just a dance rehersal and a CPO shift) but then it'll be an "all-day affair" most likely from 1000 to past midnight on Sat. with diving in the morning and swimming in the afternoon. Good thing I get paid for these! I'll give the swimming report Sun. when time permits.
Also on Sun. I'm going to send out a recipe or two. So far we have GUB, 91, SilverSpike and myself in the dinning car...So, if you want to get on board with us, send me an email address.
Jeffrey, Wow man! Watch out for anything pnymatic, mechanical...or that moves and can eat fingers! Hope everything is going to be OK!
Regarding beer...Yup, I like my beer to taste like beer too! Now, I'll give you there are a lot of different tastes out there (light, dark, pale, malty, hoppy, smokey and so on...), but my "buds" just can't get into the fruity stuff.
GUB, this curling sounds like a lot of fun for you! We have it going on all around here in the N.E. of MN, but I've never tried it. We even have a curling club right here in town...Maybe someday.
GUB and Mr. Beasley....What you guys do to perfectly good water, I just don't know..Ha!
See you all, maybe tomorrow but Sun. for sure...You all have a good one.
I'm voting for beer-flavored beer. Harpoon IPA, Joe, in a frosted mug if there's any left.
Now, you're probably wondering why I just lifted up the mug and sprinkled salt on the cocktail napkin before putting the mug back down, aren't you? Well, order yourself up one, and try it without the salt. What happens? The cocktail napkin sticks to the bottom of the glass, like toilet paper to your shoe if you're not careful. The salt grains keep the napkin away from the glass. I suppose it would keep the toilet paper away from your shoe, too, but I'll leave that one as an exercise for the student.
A few of us engineering and science types used to theorize about whether the salt itself was involved in changing the condensed water vapor into a mild brine, and whether that had anything to do with it. Our conclusion was that sand would work at least as well, and probably even better. The trouble is that salt is readily available on most bar and restaurant tables, while few I've eaten at have convenient shakers of sand nearby. Since we couldn't do the experiment with sand, we usually just repeated it a few more times with beer, and left happy.
Fire escapes tonight, the Walthers variety, for the Annie's Antiques building. With experience, I'm happy to report that these were a lot easier to de-sprue and assemble the second time around.