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.
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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.
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?
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?
Good morning ! from Indiana.
06-28-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
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.
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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If one could roll back the hands of time... They would be waiting for the next train into the future. A. H. Francey 1921-2007
Good morning
Happy MRRing
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
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...)
Coffee and cinnamon rolls, please. Are we meeting at the corner table?
I will be raining or misting today. I think that I will head out to feed the animals before it starts. I will have a quick trip to town this morning but will hopefully get some layout time this afternoon.
Later, Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Looks like a hot, sticky day down your way today Jeff!
We've got it a bit different here.
A cold front will move slowly through the state today generating numerous showers and thunderstorms. A couple of the storms may contain gusty winds and very heavy rain. The best threat for significant rain will be across the central and southern portion of the state as some areas may receive 1" to 2" of rain by late this evening. The showers should move out by late tonight.
After a wet Thursday, high pressure will clear our skies early Friday morning setting the stage for a great weekend. Temperatures will be very nice with highs near 80 degrees and lower humidity. A quick look at the long range maps indicate that the heat and humidity will build back in during the first half of next week.
Here's the weather as it looks right now...........
Lots of folks out there in need of prayer. Just to let you know, I've stopped in from time to time the last couple of days and I've kept up with all thats going on even though I haven't posted much. There are some very serious prayer requests out there and I've remembered them and prayed for you all.
Glad the A/C is working Jim! BTW, I don't think those cinnamon rolls are on your diet. I'd better take those off of your hands for you.
Hey PC step away from the Cinnamon rolls and no one gets hurt. For I am the master of ka-chuck. Waaaaaa!!!! (shotgun comes out) *Ka-chuck* (sound of shotgun being loaded).
If you'll very kindly hand over the rolls now. You don't want to mess with a 14 year old fresh out of a 9 hour mini-hibernation and looking for food. Do ya?
ANOUNCEMENT EVERYONE!!!!!!!
Tonight at 9pm est, 8pm cst, 7pm mst, 6pm pst. The HISTORY CHANNEL WILL HAVE A SHOW ON CALLED "BONEYARDS, RAILROADS" IT'S A MUST WATCH!!!
I have movies to show later today.
Good Morning All...Its cloudy with a little light rain from time to time got a couple of showers yesterday..we needed them but its hurting the fair going on here this week....Today is the Great Midwest trot with around a 15,000 purse and Friday Great Midwest pace with some of the fast in the counry here.....I'd like to go down and have a Fairground fish sandswitch and a Pronto Pup and maybe a snow cone and a sack of State fair salt water taffey....
I got the footings in for mine done and glued in..now I need to finish up the mine...catwalk and stairs..Paint and weather....Also working on hand car set out on yard track...I want to pick up some M/T's of Ebay but I got wait till the Eagle poops....
Care giver is cooking up a pot of Chili and corn bread and the smell is driving me crazy...You all have a good day....Jerry
Yea, Chili and Corn Bread sounds like a winner! Sign me up!!!
Another round of dance lessons last night! We learned the "Cha-Cha", the "Sugar Foot", and the "Courtney"! Then we practiced the "And 4", the "Stutter Step", and the "Daddy Rabbit" great fun and exercise wrapped into one!
Taking off work early today, my folks are flying in this afternoon and then I am off for the weekend! Yeah!
Just finished my Swing Gate - an alternative to the duck under tutorial - Part I and posted it on the web site.
Cheers,
Ryan
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Afternoon all, I'll have barley pop Zoe, yes I know it's kinda early, but it's after 5 somewhere.
Still got rain forecast for the rest of today, but suppose to be nice tomorrow and the weekend. I'm sure glad, this weather had me down.
Only one kid today and he's 12 so not much trouble. Did get some time on the layout this morning and finished getting the ground cover down on the hill, still some trees n bushes to do, then I can move on to the next one and the next. Once I get the area between the main line and the backdrop done, it's on to other things.
Luc,, we've been keeping you and Gloria in our thoughts.
JEFF, hope your mom is doing better in the new hospital, and the desk job is over. Sounds like you could use a rest.
Duke, some more good pics from St. Lou,. We may have to slip over there and check that place out.
OZ, looks like your making good progress there too.
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Do you think that a root beer float would go with Chilli and cornbread? I hope that you all saved me some. You know how we run a little later than you.
Sue
David Parks I am the terror that flaps in the night!
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video anyone? It's a must see.
Inch
St. Lou,. We may have to slip over there and check that place out.
That's about it
Best to all on sick call and those recovering
Talk to you later
Duke
"Don't take a wooden nickel,because it isn't worth a dime" by my Dad
"There are only 3 things you need out of life:A gentle grade,the wind in your face,and cinders in your hair.....But keep an eye on the water glass!" Jack Evans
Good evening ....we dodged another bullet today, all the storms passed North and South of us once again and I am not complaining. I do not like lightening.
Had a successful trip to the favorite LHS, good conversation with the owner, Robert Buck, and, I picked up 2 locos, an Atlas Alco RS-1 ( New Haven ) and an Athearn RS-3 Boston & Maine. Then it was off to Palmer RR Station for lunch. No action today, not one train came through the Diamond on the Main line east/west. The north/south line had action though, two New England Central Diesels were ready to pull out with a freight and tanker consist.
COLBY: Thanks for the reminder on watching the HISTORY CHANNEL tonight at 9 EDST, I almost forgot...headed there now, see you guys later.
Just had to stop in, haven't been here in a while.
Thought I was feeling a bit down these days, but so many of our fellow diners really need our prayers.
Jeff: I do hope the new hospital helps for your mom. Has anyone actually found the problem? In a way it's good that you were so busy at work, I also found that keeping busy does help somewhat. If I let my mind wander a little instead of concentrating on all the measurments and cuts, I will be thinking of April. Try to keep your spirits up and we are praying for you and mom.
Luc: Sorry to hear about Gloria. Normally knee surgery is common and nothing to fear, but her heart condition does cause some concern. I hope things work out. You and Gloria are in my prayers.
Duke: Those are some great pics.
Brandon: Welcome, I don't do CSX, My modeling stops with Chessie. You may have some of the same power only the Chessie paint is only underneath. CSX is still running these 3 SD50s
Colby: Thanks for the heads up on the History Channel Train boneyard.
Philip: Congrats on a successful decoder install in your 2-8-0. I have installed many Digitrax decoders but only in HO, I don't know if I want to tackle N scale ones. This may give you the push to get that yard done now.
Cheese: Nice to see you back, was starting to miss some of your little friends in them crazy pics.
der: I see what you mean about Photobucket, I was moving some pics around making folders, and it was changed midstream. I don't know if it's the new format of the rearranging I did, but the links are different on some of my older posted pics.
Ed: Sounds like a nice trip so far. So you're heading further north, You shure do get around. Now I know why you don't seem to have the time on the layout. Have a safe trip.
Jim: Hope all the hassles of the club move turn out in your favor. So now you can relax in the AC comfort. Normaly, the weather here on the ocean isn't too bad, but when that humididy kicks in like the past few days it's brutal. No AC at my work, just dripping and soaked while trying to keep the finish woodwork dry. Got to watch those slippery tools.
Paul: I never knew it rained that much in TX. My sister and mother live in Round Rock outside of Austin. I know it gets darn hot there. My brother got caught in a hail storm w/ his new Tahoe- what a mess: looked like he left it at a driving range for a week. I guess we all get our share of whacky weather. Here in the Northeast we get Hurricanes, 'Noreasters, some wild tides, crazy wind storms but not really tornados and that dreaded "white stuff" and blizzards.
Dick: The weather here has been bad with the heat and humidity lately. Been working in Lexington for a few weeks. Beautiful addition to an already georgous house. Its a kitchen, 2 bath and master suite job. Another great customer, they love the victorian and the new addition is being done the same. I have been installing all the matching woodwork and hanging the antique doors and fireplace. Love a challenge, but working with those old doors can be a bit much. It was so humid yesterday and today, I thought I'd have to quit. The sweat was pooling on the floor under me and soaking even my tools. The cordless even slipped right out of my hands. Reminds me of a time when I worked for and old Italian carpenter, we were doing red oak stairs and nosings. I was sweating so bad- He hollered at me "NO SWEATING ON THE HOAK" Actually it was funny, we both were miserable and the sweat stains were everywhere on the wood. So I think we're going to get a break from this stuff, I do need it. Keep that cool spot handy just in case.
CSX guy: You're making me jealous, Off the Yellowstone, what a great trip. Next to Yosemite and Hiking the Grand Canyon that's right up there with the best. I think it's probably the most unique of any of the National Parks though. When I was in the Navy (a million years ago) I used to take my 30 days leave and always did a road trip- National park to National park accross the country. I pretty much kept up the tradition until having the kids. Then you can olny do short versions and the occasional "Big trip" every 4-5 years. For quite a while, I spent every Thanksgiving hiking the south rim trails of the Grand Canyon. Thanksgiving dinner was at Rods Steak House in Flagstaff - Not a bad feed either. Have a great trip, take lots of pics.
Fergie: It's nice to hear the seas are calm for this trip. Make for a steadier hand for those off time modeling sessions.
Sue: So what's on the agenda for layout work these days? You do seem to keep yourself rather busy. I'm surprised you find time for the layout at all.
Jerry: You do know we're all waiting to see those pics of the mine. How much more still to do?
Ryan: When I read your posts about the dancing, it makes me want to try it. I've been really contemplating needing a loss support group of sorts these days. April always wanted to do the dance lessons, I wonder if it would be good therapy for me.
Well I had so much catch up to do, I know I forgot someone. I still can't find the desire to get back into modeling. Six WM F units and 2 Chessie GP40s are still in the same spot since before my wife passed away. I just go down to the workbench and look at them. The guys at the club are great companions and are there for me. I know that they would want me to get back into the scenery mode, but my heart still isn't there yet. I don't mind plugging away at the job- getting lost in the project- I can do the finish work like second nature after 30 years of doing it, but the creativity of the scenery really takes your heart for an outstanding job.
I haven't heard anything from Michael and Kim. I have noticed some hit and run from him on the main page. They're both probably feeling just as bad as I am, so it's no wonder.
Been real quiet around the house these days. My youngest is off on tour with the Spartans Drum and Bugle Corps. They wrap up the trip with the finals in the Rose Bowl in Pasadena. The other 2 are working or off with friends. Never thought I would feel so bad and lonely, That feeling you always have toward the end of the day. Like a need to get home, well it hit me, that feeling is gone now. Something that never bothered me for the last couple of months is starting to almost haunt me. It is the day I watched April pass before my eyes and take her last breath. I did have that absolutely beautiful goodby just 15-20 minutes before, but to watch her slip away is really hurting. I guess I do need a loss support group or just get out and do the dance thing like April wanted to do.
Have a nice evening everyone,
Modeling B&O- Chessie Bob K. www.ssmrc.org
Bob K.,
I'm sorry to hear your having a tough time. You need to know that we here grieve with you. You've suffered a terrible loss, and you need others around you. Stop in here any time, and find some people to be around in your town.
If it makes you feel any better, I've been laying track like a madman today! Matter of fact, I've been doing it all week! I've almost got the mainline of the class 1 finished, and the staging yard isn't far behind!
EDIT: RATS! Top of the page again! Chloe, is my credit card still back there? What do you mean, "It's ashes"? You mean it got so hot from overuse last time that it just self combusted? That's incredible! Look, here's a couple of $20's to hold you til I get back from the bank, OK?
Evening Gang: Just a note to mark the spot. I'm tuchered out tonight and I can't really say that we got anything done. That's the way it goes somedays.
My thoughts and prayers to those in need.
Bob K, Luc hang in there.
Good Night All
Pssst! PC! Did you notice that Bob K.'s computer hiccupped and double-posted for him? So if you sweet-talk him into deleting the duplicate post, you won't have the TOP... (...and guess who gets the TOP then...?)
Bob K., good photo of the Geeps (and the club layout) - and Chessie's not even one of my favorite roads! Maybe the support and/or dancing group might be a help for you. That, and a lot of from the crew in the Diner.
I'm a bit frustrated with my Canon printer (or more exactly, with their designers) - dang ink tanks are too small, and if one of the color tanks runs out, the printer/software won't even let me print black-and-white documents. I wrote an email to Canon earlier tonight to let them know what I think about the design (and limitations). Plus the smaller tanks cost $18 each - dang designers... Oh yeah, after I ran by the store and picked up magenta and yellow ink tanks and installed them at home, the thing tells me I also need a cyan tank (and the store's closed now)! (mutter, mutter...)
Well, news is on, so time to start getting ready for bed. Glad tomorrow is Friday!
Bob, Glad you stop by regularly to share what is going on with your life. We are here for you. We seldom have your humidity. It was a little muggy at the rock gym last night. It tends to get quite hot near the ceiling. I am sure that it was not as bad as down your way.
Layout wish, we have been running in different directions. I will probably start weathering herefords again. Everyone seems to think that I a crazy, but they are just too white to be natural for me. Larry is getting ready to start the bridgedeck for the second tressle, but he can't do much until I get the lay of the land.
pcarrell wrote: If it makes you feel any better, I've been laying track like a madman today! Matter of fact, I've been doing it all week! I've almost got the mainline of the class 1 finished, and the staging yard isn't far behind!
Philip, I am glad to hear that you are getting some track down. I have not seen any photos since you were working on your benchwork. What gives? Please share.
bogp40 wrote: Jeff: I do hope the new hospital helps for your mom. Has anyone actually found the problem? In a way it's good that you were so busy at work, I also found that keeping busy does help somewhat. If I let my mind wander a little instead of concentrating on all the measurments and cuts, I will be thinking of April. Try to keep your spirits up and we are praying for you and mom.