how's this for a joke..... Jeff's now running steam engines past his new building.......... smoke in mirrors! (appologies to Jeff)
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G'morning. I'd like some of Ryan's pie, please...........what?.....he ate the whole pie himself.......not again!......and none of that famous strawberry rubbarb pie is in ?????????? ..... well, .... some of luc's Tim Hortons coffee with my oatmeal, please ...
luct... great joke!
der..... so far we're just talking about such a trip, but really appreciate your suggestions. I'll let you know.
Phillip...... it's been nearly a day; layout done yet?
hey, inch.................everything "measuring up" okay? if you convert to metric, a name change is needed.....
bill...are you serving donuts on a nickle plate? 5 cents is cheap..
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
SICK SICK SICK but funny.....
A man is driving along a highway and sees a rabbit jump out across the middle of the road. He swerves to avoid hitting it, but unfortunately the rabbit jumps right in front of the car.The driver, a sensitive man as well as an animal lover, pulls over and gets out to see what has become of the rabbit. Much to his dismay, the rabbit is dead. The driver feels so awful that he begins to cry.A beautiful blonde woman driving down the highway sees a man crying on the side of the road and pulls over. She steps out of the car and asks the man what's wrong."I feel terrible," he explains, "I accidentally hit this rabbit and killed it."The blonde says, "Don't worry."She runs to her car and pulls out a spray can. She walks over to the limp, dead rabbit, bends down, and sprays the contents onto the rabbit.The rabbit jumps up, waves its paw at the two of them and hops off down the road.Ten feet away the rabbit stops, turns around and waves again.He hops down the road another 10 feet, turns and waves, hops another ten feet, turns and waves, and repeats this again and again and again until he hops out of sight.The man is astonished. He runs over to the woman and demands, "What is in that can? What did you spray on that rabbit?"The woman turns the can around so that the man can read the label.It says..(Are you ready for this?)(Are you sure?)(This is bad!)(You know you're gonna be sorry.)(Last chance)(OK, here it is)It says,"Hair Spray - Restores life to dead hair, and adds permanent wave."
Good morning and top 'o' the day to all of ye.
Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 4/13/2007
Sundown Fire Dept., Station 23 Wind Chill: 56°FHumidity: 61%Dew Point: 45°F So Far TodayHigh: 62°FLow: 57°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 9mph ESE Important Message Lake wind advisory in effect from 9 AM this morning to midnight cdt tonight.
Today High: 82 Increasing clouds with slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning...then mostly cloudy with chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds increasing to 15 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Tonight Low: 62 Mostly cloudy with showers and thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may be severe with large hail and damaging winds. Lows in the lower 60s. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Bacon and eggs today please.
And a little music from the Smiley band.
Morning folks! I see Luct, Mike, and Bill have made it in this morning! Oh, and Jim too!
Hey, if you like pie in the morning for breakfast there are a few crumbs left over from last night!
Actually, thanks Bill for the regular morning donut supply!
Nice trees Der!
Dick, the lift out seems like the only choice then, eh! Yep, that is the only issue with having a swing gate is making sure you can actually "swing" the gate, clearance is needed to get through. I lucked out with mine, and I get about an 85 degree swing when fully opened which is just enough to get our selves through.
PC, congrats on the check em ups!
See you all for lunch.
Psssst! ...... I told Chloe to be sure an put an extra pie in the oven for lunch!
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Good Morning, Diners! Chloe, you still here? Guess Zoe's running a bit late (like I did yesterday). I'll have a cup of coffee and sit by the window to watch the morning local heading out. I'll get back with you on my order in a bit.
Luc, Hope the doctors get some more things figured out today for Gloria. Continuing with .
Now, I'll be drinking my coffee for a bit while I decide which of Bill's donuts I want to start with.
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Good morning ! from Indiana.
04-13-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Mornin, an irish coffee Zoe,
Another cold morning for April, but ay least the wind has laided some, yesterday was bitter out. Gotta chance of rain mixed with some snow, maybe sleet due in later tonight into tomorrow . That and gas prices will take care of most our outside plans for the weekend.
DER, like your cardboard building your getting good at those, some look better than those high dollor kits.
PC, glad the doc decided your still with us and yur health be ok.
DICK, the run on strawberry-rubard pie isn't here, the freeze has taken care of the strawberries in this area. The rubarb may still make a crop if it ever warms up and stays above freezing more than one night.
Need ta get moving on chores, kids will be here laters, so no big plans for the day. Maybe I'll get some train time this weekend, but something always seems to come up. Hope ya'll has a GOOD FRIDAY the 13'th
inch
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Good morning
Happy MRRing
Good evening, I will have some of Ryan's pie.
der, We have Yarrow that I have tried to kill unsuccessfully. It is somewhat invasive. My friend Donna says that she has some spirea so I will check that out, too. It is fun trying different things. Thanks for the photos.
Well, I should head for bed since I am working tomorrow. It is a short day so I might get some layout time in the afternoon. Good night all.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Round one is over of the Nor'easters, just a lot of rain here, a foot up north. But Sunday/Monday's storm is going to be a big one....3-5" of rain here, 60 Mph winds. My neighbor just had her roof shingled, I sure hope they have enough time to seal in the sun tomorrow before the high winds hit.
RYAN: I measured the swing for the gate...no go. The bridge measures 18"depth by 30" wide. The problem lies in the fact that I cannot open the gate bridge any more than 110 degrees because of a cabinet that I cannot move. The other direction has my work table which I cannot relocate either. So, I have decided to go with a lift-out. I will removed the present design which is a hinge-up, and at the same time back a slight alteration in the design shape to better accomodate the curve radius over the lift-out. Now I need to use magnetic contacts for track power...no big deal. I could also use push-button contact switches.
DUKE: Pie season is just around the corner....I hear that there is a big run on Strawberry-Rhubarb pie this year...it seems that someone un-named in the Midwest is trying to "corner the market". Have any ideas who this might be????
SUE: Thanks for the info...I go to the dentist on Wednesday, he is very progressive and has all the latest equipment, so I will ask about this scanner.
Yes, Colorados have very stiff prickly needles, so they are hard to work with, but do have a great shape. Firs are so whispy that they take some real work to make them look right. I have Douglas fir, Balsam, and Frasier Fir to use also, so I am going to experiment with those also. White Birch makes another interesting possibility.
See you guys for breakfast,
Luc, prayers for Gloria.
Hey Duke, looka what I found here in the oven, Chloe done missed it again......
hurrry up.....
....burp......
OUCH!!!!!! Don't do that.......................pinchin ain't allowed!
OH BOY..... here it is....
Get your forks ready......
Good evening everyone. Just done some measuring from that excellent photo of an interlock tower posted some time ago by ???? It’s just what I need to replace the two insulin phial boxes that are standing in for the “real thing” on the layout. The boxes are just a bit too large to match the size of that tower in N, so I’ll start from scratch, so to speak!
Jeff: I couldn’t see those mirrors, but now I look at the pic, I see nothing else! Great idea, thanks for sharing it.
Mike: Thanks for the url of the ultrasonic cleaners. I’ve bookmarked it, and will have a look later. Even the small one to do wheels sounds like a great idea. I hate that chore!
Sue:
We have used Sedum for Maple trees
Chuck: Thanks for the warning! Maybe you should have one of these.
Colby: Thanks for the map.. Ask around town about how it was founded. If it was by a John Lewis (either Senior or Junior ) who made shoe making equipment, and components for shoes, then I think we have a connection.
Garry:
Any suggestions on what we have to see?
Time for TV. all. Prayers for all in need of healing, comfort and peace.
"There are always alternatives, Captain" - Spock.
Jim, Gerry, YES SIR!!!! RIGHT AWAY SIR!!!!!!!
And Jim, I'll see what I can do about catching the morning bill.
Just popping back in the Diner, Chloe - Zoe told you to keep a total of the damage, right? Good (I think...)! I'd like a hot fudge sundae, please.
Good to hear the doctor says you have everything hooked up correctly, PC! And just to show you how much I care, I got the Top Of Page honors for you tonight. I'll let you catch the morning shift's bill, if you'd like. Now, as Garry said - back to the layout! Wk! Wk! Wk!
Garry wrote:....and Jim (cape) is sleeping through big steam sounds........ what's louder? a Big Boy roaring by with a hotshot of PFE reefers? ...or Jim's snoring???
....and Jim (cape) is sleeping through big steam sounds........ what's louder? a Big Boy roaring by with a hotshot of PFE reefers? ...or Jim's snoring???
Hey, hey, hey, Garry! I do NOT snore (Otherwise, my ex would've told me, I'm sure). Now, my Dad sure did (like a chain saw). Luckily, I missed that gene...
Having trouble finding one DPM kit I had at one time (when I inventoried my structures a while back). Went through all the probable boxes I thought it could be in - no luck. I'm sure it will show up as soon as I order another kit like it, right?
And speaking of structures - Jerry, that article on lighting for structures turned out was in the November 2006 issue of MR (pages 76-78).
Blessings on your evening's activities and projects,
Dick,
The machine is a Velscope. It uses a light that will show lesions in the mucosa of the mouth. It will soon become standard of practice as part of the intraoral exam. It is marketed as a tool used by the dental hygienist and/or the dentist for screening. It shows more depth of a lesion and helps to determine which abnormalities need to be referred for biopsey. Another important use is to help the surgeon identify the margin so that all of the tumor is removed.
The Colorado Blue Spruce that I have are competing with weeds, and I assume that has something to do with size. It takes 10 years for a Noble Fir to mature to Christmas tree size so, the Spruce should be similar. Once I realized how stickery they were I have not been anxious to do much with them. They are not native here.
PC......... alive, eh.......... get back to work on that layout!
Der....... thanks for update on Nova Scotia rocks. If you're interested, I could explain how I make my strata. Shelley & I are contemplating possible vacations and considering another trip to NS. We like what we saw last time, but as I said before, trip was disrupted on 9/11/01. Any suggestions on what we have to see?
Looks like everbody is reflecting upon Jeff's creativity today. neat idea, Jeff.
So fergie's on an icebreaker.......... cool!
Hey Colby! nobody teases here I hope!
Still thinking of Trent. You okay, trent? ............and RT's stress test, how's it go, RT?
Luct... keep the faith and thanks for keeping us informed.
Any fresh rubbarb pies on teh way again, Dick? .............if so, keep it away from Ryan!
...and Sue, Pearl really ought to try out for the Mariners, reconsider!
..watch out, Duke, in case it's a real can of worms!
have I bothered enough people yet????
Cheers
Well, I just got back from the doc's and in his most highly educated opinoin, he's fairily convinced that I'm alive! Got a clean bill of health!
And Luc, don't worry about it man. Thats what friends are for! You just take care of that little lady and yourself. We're here for you. And I know myself and many of the others are praying for you both.
Good Afternoon, Zoe - a root beer float, please! Oh, what the heck, add some cheese fries to that, too.
Inch, I may have to look for one of those ultrasonic cleaners, but I want one big enough to hold a GP7 shell (or at least a 50' boxcar). Of course, I'll have to save up my nickels and dimes for that...
Jerry, did you see the article earlier this year in MR on lighting structures? I'll look it up in mine and post it here for you. I didn't find it in the online indexes (indices?) for this year's issues, so time for the five finger search engine...
Hey, Chuck, isn't it a little early for worms and fishing season?
Jeff, nice idea there on the mirrors - especially when you need to hide something like a speaker. I was thinking you meant like having some windows 'open' or such. D'uh! Sorry 'bout missing that the first time I looked.
If I'm tired, Duke, I can sleep through even a Challenger or a Big Boy going by! Never let a little noise interfere with my sleep, by golly.
Luc, hope they get everything lined out and fixed in good order. Leaving it in the Great Physician's (quite capable) hands for you.
Wonder how many projects Fergie has finished out on the icebreaker? For those of you unfamiliar with Fergie's seagoing trips, one of the last times he was out, he got either most of, or the sections for a whole wooden trestle done. Guy can do all right, even out at sea!
Well, about quitting time here at work for me. - sorry there, Paul. It just slipped out of my mouth there. Everyone have a good evening, and Luc, don't worry about checking in - keep us filled in on Gloria's progress.
...and it looks like I'm covering the dinner and desert shift, folks! Zoe, have Chloe keep a running tab for me when she comes in, and let me know the damages in the morning!
Blessings,
der5997 wrote: Colby: Congratulations on that Nomination. You must feel on top of the world! Hope it all goes forward for you. BTW, where exactly is your Lewiston? I think there is a possibility that there is a historical connection between our town of Truro in Nova Scotia, and your Lewiston.
Colby: Congratulations on that Nomination. You must feel on top of the world! Hope it all goes forward for you. BTW, where exactly is your Lewiston? I think there is a possibility that there is a historical connection between our town of Truro in Nova Scotia, and your Lewiston.
The map tells all...
Colby
Luc Can't say much more then what has already been said.
Ryan You could have at least let me have a piece of the pie before you MADE me pass it to you.
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
I GOT A WORM WATCH OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
chuck
It is raining cats and dogs here and winds are howling from the Northeast at 30mph, over an inch of rain so far and more to come.
SUE: Is that scanner for dentist to use? What is the name of the scanner/Mfg? As for Colorado Blue Spruce, they get to over 75 feet in height here in New England, I am puzzled why they are smaller like scrub pine in the Northwest where you guys have a rainforest climate. I could see them as scrub in the Tundra, but not the Northwest....is it a soil condition thing possibly?
JEFF: That was a real clever idea......I'll have to save that idea for sure.
DER JOHN: Rain and lots of it headed your way, although the western part of NS and certainly NB will get hit with the heaviest.
LUC: Hopefully the dye test will show where the blockages are in the arteries, Glo has certainly been through a lot this past year.
Down to the train room,
Good morning, All. I will just have coffee.. It is only late morning, and too soon for lunch. I have to go into the office for a lunch staff meeting. A sales rep will be showing us a new scope that will scan the tissues in the mouth to diagnose cancerous tissue in early stages. It will be definately worth a trip to town.
Jim, Which trees were wanting pictures of? The butterfly bushes are done similar to Aggro Trees. Hairspray, dark ground foam, hairspray, until you get the texture that you want, then put a dusting of a lighter coat on the top.
Inch, What a score on the ultrasonic. I am still chuckling because it looks somewhat like a smiley face.
Garry, No, Pearl has not signed up for the Mariners. She does not have much of a pitch, but boy, she likes the outfield.
Dick, We do have a few Colorado Blue Spruce ( stickery ). They are only a couple feet high. I will check out the branches. I have not been near a bookstore to check on the book yet.
luct, By now I am hoping that they have found the reason for Gloria's attacks. Prayers for her.
der, We have used Sedum for Maple trees. I think that Spirea might be a shrub here, and I think that I have a friend who might have a bush.
Jeff, Clever idea with the mirrors. Keep the pictures coming.
Well, I probably should get ready to head to town.
Howdy All....Its a cold windy damp day here...I guess we are paying for the nice weather we had awhile back....I'll have a Windy City hot Dog,Onion Rings and a Butterscotch shake please ...Thank You....Dr. sent me some Meds and I am feeling better today...Got the inside of DPM building done and am working on the roof....I am thinking about ordering another to start on....Anybody have any advice on best[and easyiest] way to add lights to structures?
Colby....Congrats on Who's Who thats great...
Jeff...Thats a Neet idea using mirror in building....Hows scenery coming?
Luc....Sorry to hear about Gloria ...Sallie and I will be praying for both of you...and remeber you can always stop in and talk to your friends here at the Dinner...
Stuff I am taking makes me sleepy so old blue is calling for a nap...You all have a good day...Jerry
Mornin barley, just coffee Zoe
LUC, thoughts and prayers still going on form here, hope for the best
GMT, both the two mains will 4 blocks each, and the inside track is were the yard and siding go for the different buisness's. That one will have it's own power pack, so I can operate three trains at once.
DER, you'll have to get one bigger than the cleaner I got, to small to put a car in, but it works good the clean wheels an gears. Here's a link to where mine came frron, it's the first pictured
http://shop.jewelrydisplay.com/browse.cfm/2,173.html
Best getta round n fix lunch for the kids, so catch up with ya'll laters
Hi.
Gloria is being booked for an emergency dye test to try to determine the trigger for these attacks, then they will fix it and she'll be coming home. It may take a while though.
I'm sorry I seem to come here only when I have bad news.
grayfox1119 wrote: JEFF: That is really neat with mirrors in the windows!!! How did you come up with that idea?
JEFF: That is really neat with mirrors in the windows!!! How did you come up with that idea?