Good evening folks, all work outside stopped today at noontime when the temp hit 89F. The sweat was so bad I was cleaning my glasses every 15 seconds until I got wise and placed my sweatband on. The Seniors have their big dinner dance tonight, so my D70 was called out for action taking pics of my grandson and my grandaughter, each seniors ( where did those years go ?? ) Now it is 7:15 and still 83F, the kids are off in the limo, and I am in the Diner for a rootbeer float.
MRR News: At the LHS yesterday, I picked up a book called " Berkshire Days on the Boston & Albany", the book is full of action photos in all seasons, of the big Berkshires hauling drags on the mainline, now the CSX and Amtrak main route in New England from NY.
I also decided to get some passenger cars, as I have none for the 30-50 period that I am modeling. I got four (4) cars, a Pullman Heavyweight, a Heavyweight Diner, a Heavyweight Lounge/Observation, and a Heavyweight Baggage car. I also picked up an Armour delivery truck and a Borden's delivery truck made by Classic Metal Works, and a Ford Model "A" pickup truck made by Athearn. The detail on the Classic MW trucks is really nice. I also picked up the May and June Railpace mags, and the June issue of Model Railroad News.
MIKE: I was reading in the newspaper here today that DELL is now going to sell two of their Desktop model PC's at Wal-Mart!!!!! $349 for one of the models, so have the CFO check them out. BTW, the garden goes in tomorrow!!!!
FERGIE: FOUR (4) 2-10-2's ??????? Holy Cannoli, you must have some monsterous drags on the MESS!!!!!!!! I just have ONE !!!
JEFF: How is the desk project coming? What is this wek's count? How is the ISP speed?
PC: That is real good news on your son, I am happy for the little guy. As for LHS, we won't say a word.
ED: Has your ISP line problem been resolved? And how about your email program issue?
Well, time to exit the Diner, hope everyone had a great Friday.
10/4
grayfox1119 wrote: JEFF: How is the desk project coming? What is this wek's count? How is the ISP speed?
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Evening Gang: I'm early tonight. Nothing special just getting a head start on sleeping. It's been raining off and on for the last two days. We did get a little done in between the showers but not as much as usual. I can't say I'm sorry about that. I should get down to the basement and work on the HO but it's so nice up here and my bed is beckoning.
Dick if you get down this way you had better let me know. I know a couple of other places to go to also.
Fergie is trying to corner the 2-10-2 market. I have one and will get another one of the light Bachman's. I'd also like to get a couple of the heavy's'. I had thought I'd get the 2-8-8-2s but haven't been able to find any of the USRA models. All the ones available now are the Y-3s.
PC: Good to hear that your son had a good check up. Did you take him out for a special treat?
Gary: Nice shot of the Texas Special. The flour mill also looks real good. That's a great way to hide the corner.
Sue: The calves were 6mo to about 10 mo. We lost track of the old ones and kept putting off hauling them to the sale barn. The sale barn is out west about 40 miles so we like to have a good load. They weighed in at 400 to 600lbs. The price ran $1.10 to $1.19 per pound.
Well I think that I'll cut out and see what else is going on.
Good Night All
Evening, I'll have a barley pop, if'en ya woods Cloe
Nothin new going on round here to talk about, still got kids most everyday and now schools out, so there'll be extra's here. Did have to buy some new blades for the rider and push mower last weekend. Then my $2 yard sale weed eater quit Mon. and had to replace it, course it worked good for over a year, bought a new one this time.
Heard on the news this morning, Illinois just took top honors for highest gas prices in the nation this week 3.59, but the 39-cent in taxes helped a lot in that record.
In other local news, Lake Shelbyville has closed the beaches to swimming due to low water levels. It's 3 ft. below normal, hard to believe after all the wet weather we had. We could use an inch or two here now, getten kinda dry. Did get a little rain here today, but not enough, Clarksville got more than enough, 2"
GARRY, looks like you had a great layout before and the new bench works looks good too.
On the high speed DSL, there's still those round here that can't get it with out going through Dish or Direct satellite TV. We have it through the phone and it's faster than dial up, but not as fast as on cable n such. The fastest phone DSL I know of is out to Clarksville, and it's a little dinky phone co-operative. There's some story bout that outfit that's kinda interesting, I'll have to tell that one some day maybe.
DICK, I seen that story on DELL and Wallyworld this morning, but it'll be Christmas before we see it round here. Mother still hasn't figured out what she wants.
Our gardens coming along slow, had re-plant the squash an zucchini this week, wasn't coming up. I wasn't the only one, a few others have the same problem..
PAUL,, feeder calves are bringing an ok price I see. I can remember giving 20 cent for'em when I was a kid, didn't make much at market either.
Sorry if I missed anyone but I'm tired n bout ready for between the sheet time, so catch ya'll laters maybe, stay safe, have a good weekend and remember those who've gave their last for all of us this weekend
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Almost bedtime.....thought I would stop in for a cold rootbeer. Still 73F at 11pm, so it's going to be a tough night for sleeping, I am not about to turn on the AC yet, so the overhead fan will have to suffice.
JEFF: Real nice progress on the desks, you guys sure have a neat production line. Maybe you can talk the guys into a "layout" assemble line for MRR benchwork!!! As for ISP speed, have you tried one of those online tests to see what your actual speed is? Seeing the Fire station has the same problem, it is going to be hard for the service provider to say it is in your wiring...I don't buy it.
PAUL: If we get down your way, I certainly will let you know. Everytime we get to planning, the gas prices go nuts. I will not take the Ford Explorer for sure, as the best I have been able to tease out her is 21 mpg, and that is by keeping her under 60 mph.
MIKE: Last year I had to re-plant zuchinni and summer squash twice because of all the rains. This year looks better, but I wanted to wait for a dry spell of at least 5 days, which we should have now, but there is a threat of TS's on Monday, so I might be taking a chance by planting tomorrow. Everything that we grow sure helps to have more $$ in the Fall for MRR'g due to savings on the food bill. Sorry to hear that weed-whacker went deep six, but I think you got your money's worth anyways. What did you buy for the new one? I have a Husquvarna, 5 years old, and has been running A1.
Paul W. Beverung wrote: PC: Good to hear that your son had a good check up. Did you take him out for a special treat?
Actually, we spent the day together. We went to lunch at both of ours favorite restarant and we're about to sit down and play a video game together.
Oh what the heck! I'll buy!
Chloe, you still got my credit card? Good! Warm it up, 'cause here they come!
Look at those chow hounds!
Jeff's leading the pack, but Fergie is catching up fast. Inch, Ryan and der aren't far behind.
pcarrell wrote: Oh what the heck! I'll buy!Chloe, you still got my credit card? Good! Warm it up, 'cause here they come!Look at those chow hounds!Jeff's leading the pack, but Fergie is catching up fast. Inch, Ryan and der aren't far behind.
Wow, Phillip's buying, count me in. Kind'a pushy Ah. So glad things are OK. How's your wife's recovery going?
So that thread has taken off. Didn't even know about the newsletter. Is there a way to read it?
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Good, I'll have oh I forgot the name... wait I think it's fillet minyo? that's spelled phonectically It's the little steaks that are wrapped in bacon with spices.
Nothing new today except it was hot after a little foggy spell.
Good evening all, I'll start off with a large chocolate "Frappe" (shake).
The temps kept climbing along with the humidity today. Didn't realize just how hot it was, the stone carriage house I'm working on keeps very cool. I'm still in awe with those cherry cabinets, installed some appliances today (top shelf to say the least).The lot in Lexington, Ma is shaded most of the day. We had quite an experience yesterday. I was roto hammering for some anchors on a brick inside wall when other workers started hollering to shut the windows. When I looked out a window next to where I was working, all I saw was a huge mass and thousands of things moving around. What I was looking at was a swarm of honey bees. The had aparently made a hive in the walls just beyond the spot I was working. There were so many that I couldn't see the trees through the tornado shaped cloud. It took the good part of the afternoon before they settled down and returned to the hive. Early this morning the exterminators had to eliminate them. It's a shame the hive couldn't be removed. In the past few years many hives have been destroyed by a virus that has been spreading. In the past I've had hives with honeycomb spread accross 2-3 bays of a dining ceiling and wall cavities. Be keepers were able to remove them and vacuum up the bees. They say that as long as the main hive can be relocated intact the hive will survive. Pretty cool ,Eh.
The sea breeze has picked up and is cooling off a bit.
Dick: It's definitly hard when your little girl goes out on that first date. I remember being so happy for my girls, seeing them all dressed up, looking so beautiful, then you realize that they're grown up. So what pass cars did you get? Walther's or Branchline? What's going to pull them? I'm glad you could put the D70 to some work, look forward to some pics. Do you usually Photo shop them? Or you just good? Sounds like a great day. Bob is quite the guy. Some club members have been friends for many years. He's always at our shows and open house.
Jim: So your there to hold down the fort, make looking forward to the weekend that much better.
Ryan: That Rosie's Diner looks fantastic, but where's the Chevelle SS454, you know it has 'em all beat, 450HP cowl induction LS6, Detroit's finest beast and gas guzzler. Actually mine wasn't all that bad if you kept your foot out of it. But who could do that? The SS396 Camaro is no slouch either.
GARRY:The benchwork looks great, good constuction. Looks like the rest of it is the same. Has any of it been sealed? Been up for a while and looks like the MDF is stable. I wasn't hammering the use of MDF, just as a carpenter, I really do like using pine or ripped 3/4" birch or luan. Are you using the MDF for any of the horizontal supports? Any sag or deflection detectable?
Sue: How's those aggro trees going. I did some years ago but used a buffer pad. They are a little to dense, the furnace filter is the trick.
Paul: Don't you just hate it when you get to comfortable to want to go down to the trains. Usually it's so nice and cool in the basement, you can't get me out of it. I still haven't been able to get back into my projects, the desire hasn't returned yet. Still don't have my brain unscrambled or my nerves back to normal yet. I still have the 6 Stewart F3/7As and 2 F7 Bs in WM Circus to finish. All those grabs and relocating the proper 5 chime horns is a chore. These were actually the last run by Steve Stewart before the sale to Bowser. Another project is the 2 Athearn GP40-2s stripped, details grab holes, pilots and Smokey Valley Stanchions. They are waiting for Chessie paint. I have 2 PPW chassis to fit them on. Still need Blomberg B side frames. I guess your heart needs to be into it to do a good job.
There's no layout in my basement, the huge club one keeps me more than occupied.
So have been hangin' in there. Really felt pretty good lately. Michael, I hope that you and your wife can get to feel better as I do now. Some days I almost feel numb when thinking of April, like my emotions have taken a vacation.
Let's see what tomorrow brings, May 26th would have been my anniversary, 23 years with my dear April.
Have a good night,
Set me up with a Dagwood sandwich!
jeffrey-wimberly wrote: Set me up with a Dagwood sandwich!
Jeffery: You do have quite the appetite, I'm surprised you don't weigh 300 lbs.
I can help you with that diet, I'll eat it for you.
Good morning ! from Indiana.
05-26-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND TO ALL.
From us to you .
THEY SHALL GROW NOT OLD AS WETHAT ARE LEFT GROW OLD;AGE SHALL NOT WEARY THEM NORTHE YEARS CONDEMN.AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUNAND IN THE MORNING,WE WILL REMEMBER THEM.
Good morning
Happy MRRing
Good morning and top 'o' the day to all of ye.Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 5/26/2007
Sundown Fire Dept., Station 23 Wind Chill: 67°FHumidity: 96%Dew Point: 66°F So Far TodayHigh: 69°FLow: 67°FRain: 0.01"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 7mph ESE Today High: 85 Partly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tonight Low: 65 Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds up to 10 mph in the evening becoming light and variable. Severe Weather Threat Extends Into the Holiday WeekendMay 26, 2007
Thunderstorms producing torrential downpours, frequent lightning, and damaging winds will continue to threaten outdoor activities through the holiday weekend.
The trigger of this round of storms is a developing storm system moving out of the northern Rockies. Energized by the strong late-May sun and Gulf of Mexico moisture pushing northward across the Gulf of Mexico, these storms will quickly become severe later this afternoon and evening.
Additional thunderstorms will be possible across the southern Plains, the central Mississippi Valley, and the eastern Great Lakes region. Although these storms will not produce severe storms, torrential downpours could cause flash flooding. Parts of Southwest and South-Central Texas have reported flooding problems since Thursday night due to the ongoing storms.
Looking deeper into the Memorial Day weekend, additional strong to severe thunderstorms will shift from the central U.S. to the eastern Great Lakes region and the Northeast for Sunday. A new storm system forming across the far northern High Plains will refocus the severe threat in this region on Monday.
If a flash flood warning is issued for your area, quickly act and head for higher ground. Remember, never drive across flooded roads; moving water can easily lift a vehicle and sweep it downstream. Turn Around, Don't Drown!
The breakfast bar is open.
bogp40 wrote: How's your wife's recovery going?
She's up and around...doin' great! Thanks for asking.
Didn't even know about the newsletter. Is there a way to read it?
I'll Email it to you.
Good morning everyone, a cool front is moving through this morning so it is 70F now, but when it clears the temp is headed for 90's. Good time to get the outside work done while it is cloudy and a nice breeze blowing.
BOBK: I forgot to mention the mfgr of the cars, they are Walthers passenger cars, Classic series heavy weights. The Rapido cars are real nice, but so is the price tag, I don't need "gold" fleece seats. Ya, Bob is one nice guy, if every LHS had an owner like Bob, there would be many more modelers going to their LHS for sure. I spend an hour just talking with him. Then, he shows me all the new stuff that's in, and continues by explaining the history behind the equipment. He is so darn interesting to talk with, I could easily spend 4 hours or more there, but the wife can't take it that long in the car reading or walking around the area.
JEFF: I see you have some real severe weather down there, better stay within the Faraday Cage!!!
PC: Thanks for breakfast. You sure have a big tab, I guess it comes from knowing how to be TOTP..LOL
MIKE: Those stalled weather patterns have the midwest locked into constant TS's each day, I hope your garden doesn't get washed out again.
GARRY: How is the re-construct coming? I likeed your old layout, but I guess one can get tired of the same layout after a while, I suppose that is one advantage of adding a module at a time, you get to build something new with new ideas, providing you have enough room to keep adding on. I often thought that if I had the entire lower level of this split entry ranch, I would have an area that measures 47 feet by 26 feet. I could start in the eastern U.S. and sread west to the Pacific one module at a time. Highly unlikely that I will get the lower level, just the 10.5 X 18' that I have in one room. But the 2nd level of the garage, now thta's another matter...that area is 16' X 27' and is what I call " phase II.
A question for you guys who might own a scanner for railfanning purposes (or otherwise), what make/model do you own, what do you consider the best model for this purpose?
Mornin, me n mother will have 2 steak [rare, meduim] n eggs, one short stack, a hot tea n coffee Janie, nope no kids today yet, tanks PC.
Rained some more during the night and more forecast for today. We were going over to the campground this evening, but those plans may get changed by a shower or two.
DICK,, I got a Weed Eater brand electric weed eater. I had one before and they seemed ok.
On the scanner ???, I've got a old Bearcat 150, programable, and a old Radio Shack, chrystal,. I like my old Radio Shack better, but chrystal are getting hard to find and high priced
I agree with you on the garden savin money. With what the stores here are gettin for less than fresh veggies, it's a sin.
No big plans for today or the weekend, other than Monday morning, we're going to Marshall A.L. for Veterans Day Services. Hope ya'll has a gooden n stay safe
grayfox1119 wrote: JEFF: I see you have some real severe weather down there, better stay within the Faraday Cage!!!
I wanted to stop in and wish everyone a great day. I'm off to a family party.
Today started off a bit sad for me, thought the day would grow worse. Not the case, Even though this would have been my 23rd anniversary with my lovely wife, I am doing rather well. I can smile when I think of the wonderful times we shared in all those past years together.
Do have a great holiday,
Jeff: Over on PC's "What's your best layout photo?" topic, KenL. asked you about the MR newsletter. Since I have his e-mail address, I sent him the newsletter. Here's his reply.
Yeah John, I'm the guy! Thanx for the info. I signed up, still waiting for the confirmation. Say "hello" to any of the Elliott's Diner gang who might still remember me... Regards, Ken
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
pcarrell wrote:Ken needs to not be such a stranger around here!
jeffrey-wimberly wrote: pcarrell wrote:Ken needs to not be such a stranger around here!
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//signed// John Powell President / CEO CNY Transportation Corp (fictional)
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Hunter - When we met in January of 2000, you were just a 6 week old pup who walked his way into this heart of mine as the only runt in the litter who would come over to me. And today, I sit here and tell you I am sorry we had to put you down. It was the best thing for you and also the right thing to do. May you now rest in peace and comfort. Love, Dad. 8 June 2010
I love you and miss you Mom. Say hi to everyone up there for me. Rest in peace and comfort. Love, John. 29 March 2017
Good day all -
My appologies for being tardy again. Have been spending alot of time w/ Krista as of late and have not had much time for myself to get things done. Thankfully, she is out helping her g/f move so that gave me the day to get laundry done, upload my photos for you all to enjoy and just relax. Although, I must admit, I do miss her eventhough she had this planned before we met. As for me, I am doing fine. Things w/ Krista are going great, or so I think. I am thinging she feels the same, as she has not told me otherwise or any different. Time will tell though.
Jeff - Man you crack me up with all of these weather reports. I will admit, when i was a kid, I was in to that as well.
BobK - Several things... 1st off, I am sorry to hear that you had lost your wife recently. Unfortunately when you told everyone in here, I must have been on my trip to New Orleans. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. 2ndly, Congrats to AprilLyn on her upcoming graduation. Sounds like a real nice kid you have there, as do the other 2. Lastly, JP is the name I prefer, but JohnP will work.
Mike (8500) - Sorry to hear that you lost a son. Again, as with BobK, my thougths and paryers are with you and your wife. On the flip side, Congrats on the good news that she's expecting. My you both have a healthy newborn early next year!
Fergie - I know I am overdo with my Congrats to you and the CFO on the anniversary!
PC - Well wishes to your CFO for a speedy recovery!
Ed - Good to hear from you!
Dick / Ed - Go Red Sox!
Ryan - I think you might know where the photos from my New Orleans trip were taken, so feel free to speak up!
Since this is already a lengthy post, I will wait a few before posting the photos.
Take care!
Rats TOTP! Eat Drink and Be Merry everyone.
Now for some photos. 1st I will post the few from my trip to New Orleans. In a separate post, will be some from the area a few weeks ago. So, sit back and enjoy....
The 1st 2 are from the area near Belle Chasse LA
This one is as I was heading east on I-10 from Downtown NO, LA
In a few, I will post some from here in CNY that I took a few weeks ago.
JPowell wrote: Jeff - Man you crack me up with all of these weather reports. I will admit, when i was a kid, I was in to that as well.
Now, here are the photos taken here in CNY. All photos are from the Minoa NY Area on 11 May.
MoW Crews cleaning up derailment damage (derail happened earlier this year - Jan/Feb time)
New signals....
Car Shop...
Engine Shop - Blue single bay bldg in distance...
Looking West - Mainlines are to the far left - Car Shop is bldg closest to the camera...
Hope everyone enjoys the photos!
Incase I don't make it back in here this weekend -
To all the vets in here, both past and present - My hats off to you. Thank you for your time and service!
Have a Safe, Enjoyable, Happy Memorial Day!
Take care
How many of you have your name on a veteran's memorial?