Mornin' all!
Everyone enjoy the surf and turf last night? Good!
For breakfsat this morning we have some of Bill's grab it and go goodies (looks great as usual Bill), or if you've got a couple of minutes, I'd suggest either the hungry man's breakfast.......
or, like Jeff said, maybe the strawberry pancakes.......
Hard to go wrong either way!
Well, I've got to cut out of work later this morning to take the wife to the doctors. Hate going there. They always poke and prod on her like a lab rat or something. Her condition is so rare that that use her as a teaching tool a lot of times. It's good that the up and coming doctors get to see conditions like hers, and shes very gracious in letting them learn on her, but it really takes it out of her sometimes, ya know? She's a trooper though.
gear-jammer wrote: pcarrell wrote: Surf & Turf on special tonight Philip, Thanks for the treat. I am sure that it will be succulent. I have not heard about your layout progress. I know that you have been out of town.
pcarrell wrote: Surf & Turf on special tonight
Surf & Turf on special tonight
Philip, Thanks for the treat. I am sure that it will be succulent. I have not heard about your layout progress. I know that you have been out of town.
You're welcome! As far as the layout goes, I got held up by a lack of turnouts. I've ordered all I need, I'm just waiting for them to get here. They are mostly for my on-stage interchange area, but also a couple for the staging yard. Without those, I can't do a lot. I did get my backdrop material in though. I'll be painting the backside of that, then hanging it this weekend if the weather holds out. See, I've got to paint it outside. It's two thirty foot rolls of 24 inch tall plastic. It'll offer a seamless, curvable backdrop on each level. But I need the back painted black so no light will show through, so thats the project this weekend.
JimRCGMO wrote: After Drill Sgt. PC's barking at us, I figured I'd better post tonight (or else!)...
After Drill Sgt. PC's barking at us, I figured I'd better post tonight (or else!)...
Who, ME?
pcarrell wrote: Trent,Depression is a very real thing and it affects you in every area of your life. It can be worse when it's coupled with failing health. Trust me, I know about it. My wife and both my children were diagnosed with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy a few years ago. The conditions of this disease are very grave indeed. As that sunk in, so did depression for my wife and I. She basically shut down for a long time. She felt helpless and to blame for the condition of our kids (it's hereditary) and the burden this would be on our marriage and me. Now I don't know if you believe in God or not, but our faith in Him is what got us through. You see, we realized that God is in control, and there is a meaning to life, and there is a purpose to all of what we were going through. We chose to look for His purpose and not to waste our suffering. This made all the difference in the world on how we looked at things. Now this isn't the place for much more talk of this, and indeed I may have already crossed a line, and if I've offended anyone then I appologize, but if you want to talk more, feel free to contact me by clicking on my profile and sending me a message. We can talk about anything you want, or you can just vent, whatever, OK? I do understand where you're coming from though. I've been there.
Trent,
Depression is a very real thing and it affects you in every area of your life. It can be worse when it's coupled with failing health. Trust me, I know about it. My wife and both my children were diagnosed with a rare form of Muscular Dystrophy a few years ago. The conditions of this disease are very grave indeed. As that sunk in, so did depression for my wife and I. She basically shut down for a long time. She felt helpless and to blame for the condition of our kids (it's hereditary) and the burden this would be on our marriage and me. Now I don't know if you believe in God or not, but our faith in Him is what got us through. You see, we realized that God is in control, and there is a meaning to life, and there is a purpose to all of what we were going through. We chose to look for His purpose and not to waste our suffering. This made all the difference in the world on how we looked at things. Now this isn't the place for much more talk of this, and indeed I may have already crossed a line, and if I've offended anyone then I appologize, but if you want to talk more, feel free to contact me by clicking on my profile and sending me a message. We can talk about anything you want, or you can just vent, whatever, OK? I do understand where you're coming from though. I've been there.
I should add that this invitation is open to anyone, anytime. Sometimes it just helps to get things off your chest. Sometimes you really don't need, or even want, a solution, you just want to let it all out for a bit. Thats OK, I understand that. If you feel you'd like to do that, you can be assured that I'll keep my mouth shut and so you can talk honestly and openly and I won't judge you. I'm just there for you......all of you.
Good morning All
Duke: Sorry to hear of your loss and please accept my heart felt sympathies.
Well it's been awhile, a Loooooong while but better late than never. Yes coffee would be nice!
Well Phase a is just about finished as I put the finishing touches on the rooms.
Would you believe !
9 windows, 3 in a bay in the back and a front window which measures 8' accross and 7 high, three doorways and 3 closests with about 200' of base board all in Verola Pine and all with a minimum of 2 coats of varnish! I hate Painting!!!
Learned how to lay Hardwood flooring too. Curtain rods are another issue as I ripped a hole in the wall yesterday while adjusting the pull cord... Dad's nurse thought I had hurt myself as the room filled full of blue air.
Anyway we are hoping heck or high water to have Dad in his new digs come Thursday.
Phase b (sun room) and c (deck) is to start soon, I hope.
As for the MR'ng well it's a work stoppage at present but I'm hoping it will pick up again when I go back to sea, which will be next month. I hope...
Anyway that's my life in a nut shell, now to patch a couple of holes
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 All,
37F already and high to be 41 so we're nearly there at 7:30. Got about another inch of snow last night but the soft type, not granulated ice.
Duke - sorry about your Dads' passing. After 15 years I still think of mine every day, after all he got me here and it was his enthusiasm and encouragement that got me started with cars.
Trent - yes you do have to hang in there, but trusting God and consulting a doctor are both good bits of advice. I have a couple of friends who suffer as you do and it isn't an easy path. Please feel free to drop in and talk any time.
Sue - Good progress on the rocks. I can relate to having to finish one part before the next but do you remember when it was all undone and just a bit overwhelming? And of course when you look at the older bits you'll see things you could improve as you and Larry have gained skill and knowledge as you've progressed.
Spent last night working on the water tower for the museum display. Not much else to report so off to w..k. CUL, J.R.
Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 3/20/2007
Sundown Fire Dept., Station 23 Wind Chill: 57°FHumidity: 89%Dew Point: 54°F So Far TodayHigh: 60°FLow: 57°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 6mph SE Today High: 78 Partly sunny. Patchy fog in the early morning. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Tonight Low: 60 Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southeast winds around 10 mph.
Pancakes today.
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.
03-20-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
My project is not dry yet so here I am again.
Thanks Jim, The box canyon is part of a ranch. There will be a stock yard with a loading shute for the cattle. We have not named the ranch, but I leaning to Box Canyon_________.
Dick, Do you bowl too? Larry and I started in June. Neither of us had bowled since junior high. And who knows how long that is. I stopped by for 3 games while I was in town to do taxes this morning. I am a rookie, but I am having fun.
Paul, How is retirement? Are you busier than when you were working?
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Good evening everyone, just got back from Monday night men's candlepin bowling league, man what a headcold I seem to have caught....I think it was all the outside work in the cold the last several days.....part of life I guess.
PC: I had not even read the replies to my post yet about the news that I heard from a LHS owner....how in the world did anyone take offense to news ? Ohh well....
CAPE JIM: Mom stopped by withe the little guy for a short visit this afternoon, so I got my batteries charged again. LOL
DUKE: Keep those memories of dad, they will get you through those sad times around the holidays with family.
Well, I guess I should check out the main forum to see why people have their butts in an uproar over nothing.
Bon Soir
Evening Gang: Well I had to restart 3 times before PeoplePC finally got me connected. I've got to get some other hook up. I'm going to call Dish and see what they have to offer and for how much.
I didn't get to do any MRRing today unless you count mowing the grass so I could find the 7.5 gauge track. The grass was so long and tough that it almost stalled the diesel lawn tractor. That's tough.
I don't know for sure what tomorrow is going to bring. I still have some mowing in the back to do. Oh yea. The wheels that I bought arrived today. They are real good. I'm still have to get the spoked wheels from one of my friends. He lives down by San Antonio way so I won't get them untill the meet in June. That's OK. The shipping was cheep. Like 0.
Trent: I've got you in my thoughts and prayers. We are all here for you if you want to talk.
Well I've got to get to bed.
Ed: I guess we'll have to start calling you Yahoodie. The little man who isn't there. If you remember Jerry Colongna you will know of who I talk.
Jerry: I'm sorry but I only talk HO. I never learned N. By the by there were some great looking and running N layouts there. I was also really impressed by the Z layouts. That small stuff ran great. As smoothly as HO. If I went to Z scale I could do the entire DM&IR in the basement.
JimCG: I did make a point of discussing price with him. I think that they need to be competitive with Walthers. Of course there is always the discount dealers. I'm going to drop him a line and see if I can mention the price thing again.
Good Night All
Good evening, Diners! Chloe, since you're buying, PC, I think I'll try the Surf 'n' Turf special, please!
Sue, that box canyon section photo looks good - thanks for posting it!
Hoople, congrats on having enough saved up for the 2-8-0. Picking it up this weekend, or will you be able to get it earlier?
Inch, that Maine boxcar must've been lost on the way somewhere, if it's over in your neck of the woods (so to speak).
Dick, thanks for the geography lesson (I really kind of knew that already, just had a brain freeze on the Massachusetts abbreviation earlier). After looking at that original forum post you made, I'm amazed at how it verged off onto the (non-related) topics! I guess some people just get riled up more easily than others (for whatever reasons). So, have you contacted the little guy's parents about when you can have him over again for a 'play day' or two, or are you ready for that just yet?
Trent, you know we're here for you. Don't be hesitant about getting some help (on both kinds that PC mentioned). No need to go through this alone.
Duke, it's good that you have those good memories of your Dad. As you said, now he doesn't have the limitations of his old body.
Lifting everyone in the shop in prayers tonight. A lot (or all) of us can use some more prayers lately.
Blessings, strength and peace tonight and this week,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Jerry, My husband and I are truely a team. Sadly for him, I get to spend more time on the layout. In the beginning, we always worked together, but now that I am not working as much, I usually do something on the layout almost daily.
Dick, I am sorry that you have those distractions that keep you from working on your layout. I am driven. The logging spur is not connected to the mainline. Since this area that I am working on will not be accessible, I have to finish it in order to complete the line. It is surely a puzzle.
Duke, Our thoughts are with you and your family. Friends can be great support.
Later, I need to check my rock project.
BM1 Lee Soule USCG (ret) L.S.&W Railroad Serving the Lower Great Lakes
Evening all
Today my Mom,sister in law,brother,oldest daughter,son in law,granddaughters,youngest daughter,wife,and I saw my Dad put into his final resting place here on this Earth. I do know without a doubt that he has a new body and is able to jump,run,laugh,and do things I can't even dream of yet. With that said,I hope you don't mind if I leave you with something he would always tell the grandkids when they would leave his house. "Don't take a wooden nickel,because it isn't worth a dime."
Thank you all for you thoughts and prayers during this time and for being friends.
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
And with that last post, I've earned the right to treat you all to a fine dinner!
So, what's it going to be?
Of course, Chloe and Zoe, with the help of Flo, will be glad to serve you whatever your heart desires, but I've asked them to have the Surf & Turf on special tonight as I want to be sure you're all well fed.
grayfox1119 wrote:Get em Phil, GET EM !!!
You guys dropped the ball again!
I found this on page two!
C'mon now! Wake up! Time to get your game face on!
And don't let me catch you letting this happen again, understood?
Good afternoon everyone, the little one has gone home, and already I miss that little man, he is so much fun. Sunny day here today, temp has climbed to 37F, so the melt has started very well, and by Thursday it is supposed to be in the 60's...what a roller coaster ride with the weather...but, it is New England, and this is how it works here, just like the NW with all their rain.
PC: There is no need to apologize as far as "I" am concerned. I cannot add much to what you told our good buddy Trent....nice job PC !!!!!!!!!! If more people placed their lives in God's hand and gave Him half a chance, I think they would really begin to see the difference.
TRENT: You are somebody, and you matter very much, God has a purpose for each of us. We may noy always see that purpose, or understand it, but TRUST in Him....your are our friend, and we CARE about you, just keep that always in mind buddy.
CAPE JIM: Here is your Geography lesson for today: The 6 New England states abbreviations are: Maine (ME) , New Hampshire (NH), Vermont (VT), Massachusetts (MA), it used to be MASS until the postal company went to TWO (2) letter coding system for states, Rhode Island (RI), and Connecticut (CT). There will be a quiz on Friday.
MIKE: You sure are one who knows all about younguns around the house...you get nothing else done, that's for SURE, I do miss him though, we had a lot of fun. He loved his Thomas Train set.
SUE: Nice job !!!!!! I wish I were at that point in my layout, I just can't seem to get any time to get things going, every week there is a new problem or issue that takes my time...grrrrrr !!
Talk later guys,
Afternoon All...Cloudy windy and rain here even had a little thunder this morning.....I'll have a cheese burger basket and a diet Coke..please...Thank You....Ran trains for awhile this morning and worked on DPM Reeds book store....Made a bunch of phone calls this morning about replacing my lift chair every one passes the buck it is very frustrating....
Der John....Nice coloring looks real good can't wait to see it when your done...
Dick....The place sure gets lonesome in a hurry when the Grand Kids go....I know what you mean...
Paul...Sounds like a good show...Did the feller from Athearn mention if they have any new N scale coming out?
Ed.....Congrats on the 1st Grand Child...
Trent.....Sorry to hear about your troubles...Anytime you want you can stop in .....Your in my thoughts and prayers..
JR....We will try to send some warmer temps you way this week we are posta be up around 70 by mid week....
Sue...Thanks for picture thats some fine modeling looking forward to seeing more....
Well its about time for Sallie to get home and I will have to lay down to get my feet up....You all have a good day...Jerry
Good morning, all. I will have coffee and one of Bill's donuts. The sugar might get me moving faster today.
Trent, Chin up. If you want something to chuckle about, they brought Philip's post on Murphy's Law's up this weekend. I laughed my lips off.
JR, Thanks for the compliments on Larry's weathering. The little loco had been driving him crazy because it was so shiny. The rickety log bridge is mine. The logs were all cut on our place. I dried them for several years.
I finally got my work posted, but thought that I would share the box canyon rock work.
Well, back to the layout for a while then to town I go.
Hey All,
Haven't posted in a while but have checked in regularly. Been suffering from depression and its getting hard to even go to work. You folks have made me smile and its helped. I don't know why I'm writing this but it seems that no one wants to understand. Just keep being told that I'm taking things to personal or not to sweat the small things. Easy for them to say as their hands aren't getting worse and their chest doesn't hurt pretty much all the time. I've got so much to do and I can't seem to get it all done, haven't worked on my layout for months. Sorry if I sound like a downer.
My prayers for all!
Gotta go.
Trent
der5997 wrote: PC: Where was the fuel pump on that Fiat Spyder?
PC: Where was the fuel pump on that Fiat Spyder?
If I remember right, it's under the header. I think I took out the mechanical pump because it was vapor locking because of the heat from the header, and I threw in a blockoff plate and mounted an electric pump to the firewall. If you wanted to keep the fuel pump, you'd probably want to fashion a heat block from some sheet metal or something to keep the pump cooler.
Good Morning all,
For those of you in North East Ohio I picked up a few train show flyers: