Good morning, Diners! Zoe, cup of coffee and one of these, please!
Though I might have some of the breakfast bar, since Jeff's buying... The second box of those cinnamon rolls are the ones with Splenda, Zoe, so save those for just those who need 'em (watch out for the hungry ones! I see Luc's brought the coffee today, so let me have a second cup, please. Thanks!
Paul - our club secretary is sending a copy to our VP, who will hand-deliver it to the landlord. Not doing it as a contract, but we aren't moving until the new place is ready and the money has arrived. And it's in the church's interest to provide the additional people to help us move, so they can get use of our current space sooner. We don't really expect any problems, since the landlord will be motivated to get us in the new space ASAP so he can start getting additional rent from the church once they can start using our current space. If nothing happens, we don't move.
Jeff, you've been working hard and furious on those desks, so can't say as I blame you if you want to take a break from that kind of job for a while!
Pretty good night (new A/C is working just fine!). We're up to 74 (F) already, and another day of possible showers. There's a diagonal front from southwest Missouri toward St. Louis, and it's supposed to 'sag' our way by the afternoon. So the gardens may get another watering.
See everyone later - got to finish up breakfast before I head out for the day! Prayers for a little dry spell for our Texas friends, who can use some dry land, and for protection, healing and comfort for all of us in need of that (most, huh?). I'll be back after wk.
Blessings,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
(who really is going to see about getting back to the layout this coming weekend...)
Good morning, very hot and humid weather here today, may break a recordset back in 1901, we shall see. Also, many severe TS's forecasted as a vigorous Cold Front arrives this afternoon.
We are headed to Warren, Ma and Tucker's Hobbies, my favorite LHS, then lunch at the Steaming Tender, the hot spot of all New England. I want to get back home before the fireworks in the sky begin, so we are headed out in a few minutes.
FERGIE: I sent you a reply to your email account on the forum yesterday. That article was really interesting....I never knew that had happened in 1929, makes one alert to the fact that it could happen again for sure, but I hope with less loss of lives in NS.
JEFF: So I guess what is in order today is to do your budget work, pay the bills and determine how much free cash remains.....THEN HEAD OUT TO LHS ...YESSSSS!!!!!
TIFN
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Good Morning All
It's Clear skies here in the North Atlantic, had a bit of Fog, actually a lot of Fog yesterday but it burned off late yesterday afternoon. we are presently 70nm South of the NF Coast and still doing Seismic stuff. All good!
Dick: Always good to know there is no Activity to the South. Makes it easier to plan ahead. Did you get my e-mail on the Earthquake site? Pretty interesting I thought
Luc: Very sorry to hear about Gloe. I can only add my thoughts prayers and well wishes to the list and hope this can resolve itself very quickly as I know this is very hard on you. We are all pulling for both of you.
Well that's it for me as I have to go and relieve the 3rd Mate for breakfast!
Later All
Fergie
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Good morning.Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 6/28/2007
Sundown Fire Dept., Station 23 Heat Index: 79°FHumidity: 99%Dew Point: 74°F So Far TodayHigh: 77°FLow: 74°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 3mph SE Today High: 90 Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Southeast winds around 10 mph. Tonight Low: 72 Mostly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable. The breakfast bar is open.
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
Good morning ! from Indiana.
06-28-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
grayfox1119 wrote: JEFF: OK, now the big question seeing the big contract is completed.....when are you off to the LHS, and what tops the wish list?
JEFF: OK, now the big question seeing the big contract is completed.....when are you off to the LHS, and what tops the wish list?
We were lucky tonight, some large cells passed north and south of us, and one that was headed for a direct hit on us , died out a town west of us. Townsend, Ma, 30 miles north of us on the NH border got hit with a big one which contained micro bursts. Huge Maple trees were taken down, lifted right out of the ground roots and all!!! One of those trees that fell over lifted a gas line right out of the ground also causing a gas leak and homes to be evacuated, luckily no fire or explosions.
PAUL: Glad to see your still on dry ground....the TV news here at 10 was showing the flooding in your area, and the boy that was swept to his death in the flood.
Paul W. Beverung wrote: Jeff: good to hear that the last desk is out the door. Hum. I do need a good computer desk. Nothing fancy just "L" shaped, with storage above and a couple of drawers. A nice sliding shelf for the key board and a good solid top so I have someplace to bang my head when the puter drives me nuts.
Jeff: good to hear that the last desk is out the door. Hum. I do need a good computer desk. Nothing fancy just "L" shaped, with storage above and a couple of drawers. A nice sliding shelf for the key board and a good solid top so I have someplace to bang my head when the puter drives me nuts.
Evening Gang: Not much since this afternoon. We picked up the new to us mower this afternoon. The store sharpened the blades and lubed it for us and they were not getting a dime out of the sale. We've been doing business with them for over 30 years. I guess they like us.
Dick: It hasn't rained today except for a few sprinkles. The Brazoes river is at flood stage. Our creek is going down. There is more rain for tomorrow, Friday, and Saturday.
I guess I'm going to hit the sack and watch television. There isn't much on tonight so it may be a movie on DVD.
Good Night All
grayfox1119 wrote: JEFF: That must feel real good to complete that huge order.....but what makes you feel that you are all done with desks for the rest of the year? Once others see the workmanship, they will want to order some too........don't rest too long, you may be right back at it sooner than you think.
JEFF: That must feel real good to complete that huge order.....but what makes you feel that you are all done with desks for the rest of the year? Once others see the workmanship, they will want to order some too........don't rest too long, you may be right back at it sooner than you think.
Too hot to even eat tonight..very humid, you sweat walking outside. We have storms all around us, but so far nothing here......I think tomorrow will be a different story as the front arrives from Canada in mid afternoon, then watch the sparks fly!! This morning it was quarterly visit to Dentist for cleaning with water jet pick...I just love that thing. I set 4 more stones on the wall that I am repairing, and that was it.....I was dripping wet and with the thunder getting louder, there was no sense taking a chance of a downpour and weakening the joints before they set.
The temp here is 80F with a Dew Point of 71F and the Rh is 74%, downright Tropical, I think I just saw a Parrot.
PAUL: We set our record in May, now it is your turn I guess. No shortage of hay this year Paul, unless the rain keeps coming, then you won't be able to dry it before bailing.
FERGIE: No action in the Atlantic, in fact, there is a Bermuda HIGH set up and stationary, so you are all set for next 7 days until home port.
ED: Wave as you pass overhead on your way to Newfoundland, the temps there are in the 50's, a drop of 45 degrees from olde Mexico.
RYAN: The power of prayer once again shows us the way.
CAPE JIM: I concur with you regarding AC. We have one unit in our bedroom, and the other unit is in the wall of the Family Room, both are running, and it keeps the whole house comfortable. There is such a high demand on the power grid up here due to this heat wave, that my line monitor is reading 115V, normally it is 120V on the nose.
Afternoon folks: Well we had 4.25 inches Tues morning to this morning. Most of that was yesterday afternoon to this morning, 4 inches. The creek is bank full yet and all the bar ditches are running like creeks. This is the 3rd wetest June in history and will likely move up to number 2 before it's over.
JimCG: That sounds like a good deal for the club. Have you got all that in writting? I don't trust anyone too much anymore since we have been dealing with these oil and gas people.
I'll check in this evening.
Ahhhhhh.... Air conditioning again! Came home for lunch (and in hopes of the repair guy having taken care of things. Whole new in-the-wall unit, with energy saving and a remote (I am spoiled - thank you for the creature comforts, God).
Ryan, great to hear your news and that they're doing better (and they likely will continue, sounds like). Thanks for the report!
Jerry, I guess they're not advertising the DPB series any more. I missed the first one, and haven't been able to get a reply from them since about how anyone else can get a look see. Oh well, tell us how it is once you get a good look at it.
Grabbing a root beer float to go, please, Zoe! Looks like we may have another pop-up shower this afternoon, too.
Blessings on your afternoon,
Howdy All.....Still looks like rain here.....I'll have a Diet Coke please....Got the ground cover in behind the mine this morning and the footings glued in....Thats a lot of proggress for me....
JIm....Yes its the DPB # 9....Ithink its pretty good ....Jim Hedgier has a good clinic on kit bashing background buildings....Also a good feature on Don Casler's B&O
Gota go....Jerry
Good morning folks!
Still playing catch up since being out all of last week, and glad to see some of the old guard still making appearances in the Diner.
I just wanted to share with you this email from our cousin who is in contact with Kathleen and Kyle. And to let you all know that your prayers and thoughts from a few months ago have worked wonders:
Hey you guys -
I wanted to let y'all know I talked with Kathleen a while lastnight and she sounds like she's doing really, really well... She's still seeing her counselor every week... and Kyle is still seeing his. They've recommended some books for her to read and one is written by a counselor whose husband committed suicide and she didn't even see the signs (very validating for the readers... that even someone trained to look for the signs didn't see them....)They've been traveling a lot with the motocross stuff... two weekends in San Antonio... now they're off to Universal Studios for a few days... then Teneessee for the motocross finals... so she's tired, but she sounds like Kathleen again... She says she still thinks about it every day (of course.) But she doesn't feel the guilt most people feel... She's still very angry at him and is disappointed (grieving?) the relationship she THOUGHT they had (i.e. why didn't he tell her he needed help... wasn't happy... etc.....) VERY understandable...Anyhow, I thought y'all would want to know all our prayers worked! ;-))) phew - what a relief! Thank you Ryan and the train guys! LOL!Love y'all!~L~
I wanted to let y'all know I talked with Kathleen a while lastnight and she sounds like she's doing really, really well... She's still seeing her counselor every week... and Kyle is still seeing his. They've recommended some books for her to read and one is written by a counselor whose husband committed suicide and she didn't even see the signs (very validating for the readers... that even someone trained to look for the signs didn't see them....)
They've been traveling a lot with the motocross stuff... two weekends in San Antonio... now they're off to Universal Studios for a few days... then Teneessee for the motocross finals... so she's tired, but she sounds like Kathleen again... She says she still thinks about it every day (of course.) But she doesn't feel the guilt most people feel... She's still very angry at him and is disappointed (grieving?) the relationship she THOUGHT they had (i.e. why didn't he tell her he needed help... wasn't happy... etc.....) VERY understandable...
Anyhow, I thought y'all would want to know all our prayers worked! ;-))) phew - what a relief! Thank you Ryan and the train guys! LOL!
Love y'all!
~L~
Cheers,
Ryan
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Good Morning, Zoe - I'll have some of those pancakes with strawberries like Jeff has, please!
Cooled off last night pretty well, which was nice. Next, I just need the A/C guy to get here today and fix it before I get back home.
Jerry, which MR DVD is that, that you just got? One of the Dream-Plan-Build series, one on scenery, or something else? (Inquiring minds, and all that... )
Time to eat my breakfast and then head off for the 'W' thing - you remember, Paul? That place they pay you to go to on Monday through Friday?
Prayers for all in need today (that's a lot of us and our loved ones), and those in need of strengthening and comfort (that'd be the rest of us, yes?).
Good morning.Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 6/27/2007
Sundown Fire Dept., Station 23 Heat Index: 82°FHumidity: 99%Dew Point: 76°F So Far TodayHigh: 77°FLow: 76°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 8mph SSE Today High: 92 Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds around 10 mph. Tonight Low: 72 Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening...then slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
06-27-07
JimRCGMO wrote: So - Dick and Jeff, do the repair crews around your areas get a free 'toasted lunch' while they're repairing the transformers? Luckily for me, our nearest transformer station that we're on doesn't have much of any trees nearby it. Now, if an enterprising and pole-climbing town possum decided to go exploring some night,...
So - Dick and Jeff, do the repair crews around your areas get a free 'toasted lunch' while they're repairing the transformers? Luckily for me, our nearest transformer station that we're on doesn't have much of any trees nearby it. Now, if an enterprising and pole-climbing town possum decided to go exploring some night,...
Well Jim, from what I see of these furry fusible links after they jump onto the 13kv tap, there is nothing left but charred fur...now if you care to eat a furburger, well that is something you have to acquire a taste for. LOL
PAUL: I hope your house and barn are above the flood plain. The Gulf moisture just keeps streaming north over you guys. We have some friends in a small town about 20 miles North of Oklahoma City, and from what I see on the map and on news reports, they are getting hammered also.
GARRY: Yup, you have "strawberry" spelled correctly also. If you keep this up, you will be on TV in that show against 5th graders. I think you will blow them away Garry!!!!! I vote for you !!
JEFF: We have a few Red Squirrels around here also, but the Grays are FAR more prevalent, and they sure do like transformers for some reason...maybe Cape Jim is onto something, but not the linemen...the squirrels. thye are probably carrying their acorns to the transformers to have roasted nuts.
Time for bed, dentist tomorrow for quarterly cleaning.....got to protect those chompers,
Good Evening Coffee Clubbers,
Just wanted to check in quickly. We've been here northeast of Houston for the past few days, staying with the daughter, son-in-law, and grandson. Got some minor shopping done, enjoying being around real stores again.
Tomorrow we fly Houston-Newark-St Johns. We'll be gone for almost 4 weeks. I should be able to check in on progress here as we will be at my sister's, and she has a computer and internet connection. Weather forecast for there for the next 10 days has highs in the 50's and lows in the 40's, with wind and showers. I'm looking forward to not needing a/c.
Later
Ed
Good evening all.
Garry:
Der. ... what's up?
Brandon: Bet you’ll be glad not to have to risk those locos to a fall. In the mean time, may I offer a tip from the “Museum Artifact Handling Manual”, and suggest carrying them (one at a time as you do) in a tray. Always make sure your route is clear for each trip, because things can change unexpectedly (cats are a case in point.)
Colby:
hey guys. For those who know a lot about video/ computers. Is there a way to transfer a video from a VHS to the Comp directly, or does the video have to be copied to a DVD then sent to the Comp?
Rare security video footage of Jeff (wasn’t it?) and the conga line
Bed beckons, , so Goodnight all, and God Bless. Prayers continuing for Jeff’s mom, Luc’s Gloria, and all in need of healing, comfort, and peace.
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
Good evening, Diner folks! Luc, I've asked Chloe to transfer your bill onto my account for this page. My treat for you.
Jerry, I just finished taking down all the books (and the four bookshelves that were full of them), plus the row of LP albums that were under the lowest shelf, so the repair guy can fix the A/C tomorrow. He sure better get it fixed! Now I'm really sweaty - gonna need that shower pretty soon tonight. Wouldn't want to be downwind of myself right now. But the bookshelves needed some dusting, anyway, right?
Colby, you can do that video transfer with what's called a 'bridge' - converts analog (VHS video) signal to digital (computerized video) to load into your computer (for editing, uploading, etc.) - but they're not very cheap if you're just doing one or two conversions. ...plus cables, etc.
Paul, sorry - forgot to mention on the club's decision. We voted (pretty well unanimously) to accept the offer with a few provisions (the landlord had agreed on them earlier): the landlord preps the basement area (drop ceiling, drywall and painting same, lighting as indicated/needed, electrical outlets, four foot entry door (for bringing in the current layout sections), and we don't move our stuff out of the current space until the basement is completely ready for us. Oh yeah, we agreed to accept the amount the church agreed to pay us, and we're taking them up on providing some muscles for moving the layout stuff, cabinets, boxed layout stuff to the basement once it's ready. Hey, several of us aren't as young as we used to be, so we'll use the help!
Think I'm going to go hit the showers now. See everyone in the morning!
Blessings and prayers,
Hello.......
Thanks, Jeff, for acknowledging the diners. We're always here for you and your family.
Brandon....... shhhh... don't tell the public our secret about how nice the LBL area is. One of the best features is the lack of people. Yes, I've seen the UP coal trains on the P&L at the dam. You should include layout visiting as part of the day when you're at the lakes. Gus and I will gladly show our respective layouts with advance notice. We're near the US 68 bridge over Barkley. I explained to the diners what is burgoo a few weeks back.
As info to others ........... Lake Barkley is one of the largest man made lakes anywhere. It's the Cumberland River dammed up forming a lake over 50 miles long. Kentucky Lake is to the west of Lake Barkley and is the Tennessee River dammed to form a larger lake. Between the two lakes is a National Park named Land Between the Lakes (LBL). Adding to that are some large state resort parks........ Barkley Lake Park, Kenlake Park, Kentucky Dam Village Park, and Pennyrile Forest Park. Not too far to our south are some Tennessee parks, too. Vacation, anybody?
Dick....... have I been okay spelling strawberry?
Happy Model Railroading!
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Paul W. Beverung wrote: Jeff: It's good that the desk order is finished. I think that you need a rest now.
Jeff: It's good that the desk order is finished. I think that you need a rest now.
Evening Gang:
Luc: Take care of Gloria and yourself. We're still pulling for ya.
Dick: It's been raining here most of the day. We've had 2.5 inches here at the house as of 6pm. There was 3inches at our sons house as of 5:30. The creek is floing bank full and the pond is full and overflowing. Of course this means more flooding and in the same areas thet were flooded the last time. Right now it's still raining but it is supposed to stop tonight and then crank up again tomorrow late morning or early afternoon. Rain is predicted through Saturday. The weather radar was just on the TV and it looks like we have another hour in store for us before it passes.
JimCG: What happened at the meeting last night?
Well it's early but I'm tired. Sometimes it's more tiring doing nothing then it is working.