I'll be out of pocket for the next 3 days. Taking the family camping at Penn State and to see the Penn State/Ohio State game at good ol' Beaver Stadium.
It's like homecoming for the wife and me... We met at Penn State.
Go Nittany Lions!
My best to all, and prayers for those in need!
Modeling the Rio Grande Southern First District circa 1938-1946 in HOn3.
pcarrell wrote:Well, it's done! Tuesday morning is the surgery. She stays overnight, then home on Wednesday. Hopefully thats all the drama there'll be to it. Thanks for all the prayers and support everyone!
Best wishes!
BSNF_fanatic wrote:Hey, I'm new here. My name is Richard. I LOVE BSNF stuff.
Hey Richard. I see you love Burlington Santa Northern Fe stuff. never heard of that road before. I'm colby.
Everyone else- I know it's been a few days scence I said I'll get a pic of me in my AFJROTC uniform up so here it is.
and I'm buying. I'll have videos up soon, just have to load them.
I got 2 videos ready for anyone who wants to see then. I know the videos are a little bit dark. Cause they were made afterdark.
http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/Trainboy13/?action=view¤t=MVI_0808.flv
http://s64.photobucket.com/albums/h181/Trainboy13/?action=view¤t=MVI_0802.flv
Hey, Colby! I hope you stick with the Air Force... it's a great life! I've been in over 11 years now. I don't have any service-dress uniform pictures on the web, but here's me in my working clothes a few years ago in Baghdad:
I've since been promoted a grade...!
No heroic pictures here - life at sea was 12 hrs a day 7 days a week locked in a little room with the rest of the watch working radios. But no worries - here's my first attempt at one of inches rolling pics one handed in Topeka. Just for the newbie
Just doing a bit more on the layout backround tonight. CUL,J.R.
Nice to see another JROTC "vet" on this board. I was an Army JROTC cadet all four years of high school (Methuen Rangers lead the way!).
ModelTrainLover wrote: BSNF_fanatic wrote:Hey, I'm new here. My name is Richard. I LOVE BSNF stuff.Hey Richard. I see you love Burlington Santa Northern Fe stuff. never heard of that road before. I'm colby.Everyone else- I know it's been a few days scence I said I'll get a pic of me in my AFJROTC uniform up so here it is.and I'm buying. I'll have videos up soon, just have to load them.
in a ATSF mug, please & thank you!
I like ALL the BNSF photo that have been posted lately. That is a really sharp color scheme, I think anyway. Have been tempted numerous times to pick up a modern diesel in that scheme, even though it is not one I collect.
***Colby, good sound on those clips. Looking forward to the "daytime videos".
***Dave, as I've said to others here and can never be said too often, "Thanks For Serving". That is a great photo of you in front of the ol' fart.
Stepped on a large rusty nail that was sticking strait up out of an old board this evening, right infront of the old bird house where some still perch at night. Never saw it and stepping down hard it shot right through my shoe. The wife wants to jab me with a needle (for Tetanus). Guess I should let her do so, even though I have grown averse to needles since undergoing all those tests in recent history. Gurrrr!
Hope everyone is doing well. Rob
Evening Gang: I do believe there is a new tractor in the near future. I don't like spending that much but it will be nice not having to feed in the rain with no cab. Of course this means that MRR funds are going to be scarce for a few years.
Colby: Looking good there young man. I did 5 1/2 yrs in Civil Air Patrol and then got smart and went with the Army. My dad was a 1st sargent in WW2 and my great uncle was Army in WW1. Army kind of runs in the family.
Rob: You had better get that looked at. I did that several years ago and ended up with a planters wort. It took a little minor surgery and a couple of weeks on very light duty to get over. Not to mention the pain.
All the hay is now cut. My neighbors field is full of grass burrs. The tires on the tractor were an inch deep in them. I'm not sure if we're going to feed out the hay or dump it someplace. The cows will eat it so? Anyway not that we are again doing our own baling we maybe able to get it cut before the burrs head out and clean them out in a few years.
Well it's time for bed.
Good Night All
Hello everyone ...
Welcome new diners!
I like the BNSF pictures!
The military photos are great. Good to see Colby's picture. ...and Dave V., I'm quite impressed with the iraq picture and thank you and all or troops for their dedication and service.
DUKE ..... do you know when you will be at Gartiot Valley Show IF you go? ...my friend, Bill, will be selling in Houston train show that weekend.
We start our trip tomorrow.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
I'll have some baked salmon with mashed potatoes & broccoli, please & thanks!
***Paul, burs or not, cows will certainly eat it. Heck, when we come across a moldy bale (which horses must NEVER eat), the cows actually seem to love it. With that wonderful digestive setup, cows are mighty hardy critters!
I've had a couple warts lazered. One of them returned and I've had it for close to 10 years now (sole of the foot). Probably should go see a Podiatrist one of these days and have it hit with the lazer again. Persistent little bastar*, but still low on my list of things to take care of these days.
Rob
While on the topic of Cadets, I did a couple of years as an Army Cadet here In Aus. It was great fun! My grandfather was a Sargent in the Army for 10 years, He fought in Vietnam. I also had an uncle serve with the RAAF, but he has since retired.
Hey Dave, that is a great picture of you in Baghdad. I have a friend in the RAAF based in Darwin, and he is currently on assignment, but it's top secret, he won't say whether he is in Iraq or Afghanistan...
James, Brisbane Australia
Modelling AT&SF in the 90s
Garry It would be Sunday if we go and shortly after the doors open.
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
Evenin', folks - just a cup of cocoa for me tonight, Chloe. Thanks, Colby!
Colby, you look good in your uniform - so when can you get some more stripes on that sleeve, anyway?
to the Diner, Richard - hey, I know spelling's not everyone's favorite thing. Good choice, since that includes the former ATSF railroad (right, Rob?)! Like the others said, what's your layout/plans/dreams like? Modeling (oh, let me take a wild guess here.... ummm...) the BNSF (or just part of it)? Tell us a bit, if you would.
Fergie, you do pretty well with that handheld-and-driving photography stuff.
Dave - nice threads in that picture, and Rob's comments.
Ryan, excellent pics of your roundhouse work, and I'm sure getting the fascia mounted feels good. I forgot - did you put the inspection pits in all the roundhouse stalls, or just some of them?
Cederstrand wrote: I've had a couple warts lazered. One of them returned and I've had it for close to 10 years now (sole of the foot). Probably should go see a Podiatrist one of these days and have it hit with the lazer again. Persistent little bastar*, but still low on my list of things to take care of these days.
Rob, when my ex (while we were still married) had a planter's wart, her podiatrist finally used some kind of acid paste/patch on it, to eat it away. Hopefully, you won't get a planter's wart and the doctor will head off any infection before anything like that. You are going to go have the Dr. take a look at it, right? Do take care of it.
PC, will be keeping you and your wife in prayer tomorrow morning (and through the day).
I got a good amount of paperwork caught up today (and stayed home to get it done). Took it by and let my supervisor know how much I got done (before it was quitting time there). Hopefully, the small bit I have left to finish up will be all done by tomorrow's quitting time.
Better get myself going so I get to bed sooner than I have some nights this week (have been up past 11, which is later than my usual). See everyone in the morning!
Blessings and prayers,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Rob.....OUCH!!!! Don't do that man! It hurts!
JimRCGMO wrote: PC, will be keeping you and your wife in prayer tomorrow morning (and through the day).
Appreciate it, but Tuesday is the big day. (Though honstly, one can never have too much prayer, huh?)
pcarrell wrote: JimRCGMO wrote: PC, will be keeping you and your wife in prayer tomorrow morning (and through the day). Appreciate it, but Tuesday is the big day. (Though honstly, one can never have too much prayer, huh?)
Well, I guess I'll modify that to now through Tuesday, huh? (Guess my reduced sleep might be affecting me more than I thought.)
Good evening, All. Chloe, I will have some apple pie with a giant scoop of ice cream.
Has anyone done any layout work this week? I managed to make some Aggro trees. I will try to plant them tomorrow. Maybe I will have some photos.
Sue
Anything is possible if you do not know what you are talking about.
Coffee refill, please & thanks.
***Jim, I've had this one wart on the sole of my foot for almost ten years now and I keep it from spreading (much) with regular use of razors & Wart-off. Not a cure, that's for sure, but keeps it from taking over too much of my foot. Those "freeze kits" did nothing. Only hurts if I step on a pebble while barefoot.
As for seeing a Doctor, my wife can inject the Tetanus shot. Wonder if she gets any pleasure out of sticking her hubby? Some years ago she stuck me with something that was going to take care of a bad case of poison ivy. Too bad it turned out to be Chicken Pox. Went to a REAL Doctor when my head resembled Earth's moon. Worst itch ever!
Starting to feel like an old fart sharing health stories here. On to more interesting stuff, trains...
With the small HO layout to build for the wife, I put more of my vintage N scale (excess stuff) up for sale. Need the change to buy a few more HO items for it. (and if there is enough left over, another KATO for ME! hee hee).
And speaking of the wife, she received an invite to come in for an interview for the Flight Nurse job. That was quick! "COOL" Rob
Just me again. Here are a couple of progress photos of the industrial area on the layout. The last of the backround factories is started and a couple of the DPM strucures are trial fitted. Feels like not much to show for a summers work but i did run trains a couple of times.
All for now, gotta get some sleep. J.R.
Evening all.
Just some Ice cream chloe.
Not much going on, just finished memorizing my oratory about how railroads are more effient than cars and semis.
Garry: My E9 came with knuckles, I was running it with my rivarossi passenger cars that have the horn hooks.
Well, gotta run.Mark
Love the weathering on the factories, JR.
Mark, Nothing like picking a topic that is dear to your heart for a speech. Don't choke or faint.
Good evening everyone. I just popped in for a quick iced tea before doing my HOMEWK!
Gotta get wking,
Good morning ! from Indiana.
10-26-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Mornin, farmers special n coffee today Zoe.
Another cloudy day with a chance of showers, not suppose to be as windy, thankfully.
RYAN,, glad you are going some very much needed rain, you folks sure need it plus a lot more. RH is looking good too
JERRY,, was Sally getting the last of the hardware out yesterday or today? Either way, hopes things go well.
PC,,,, we'll keep ya'll in our thoughts. Are you going to the train show there tomorrow at the church??
ROB,,, 3000 gal will sure help, hope ya'll get some more soon. Hope that wart isn't on the same foot with the nail hole.
RICHARD,, welcome to the dinner, hope you enjoy your visits here. So, you're a BNSF fan. Here's one for you from E. St. Louis I got this summer
COLBY,, looking good there all high n tight. My oldest daughter was in AFJROTC for awhile in high school, she liked it. We've got a grandson in Army JROTC now on the drill team. Videos look good.
JR,, the layout look great. You've made a lot more progress than I have this summer. The BNSF rolling pic looked real good
http://www.trainboard.com/railimages/showgallery.php/cat/500/ppuser/4309
Good morning.
Nothing much going on here today. Nice sunny day, temp in the 70's.Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 10/26/2007 Wind Chill: 44°FHumidity: 94%Dew Point: 43°F So Far TodayHigh: 46°FLow: 45°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 5mph SE Today High: 72 Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Light and variable winds.
Tonight Low: 45 Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Light and variable winds.
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Good Morning All,
A regular, o.j. and a short stack of bluebery pancakes please Zoe. Loading trailers this morning to deliver tomorrow. It's a bit chilly out but the rain has stopped for now. It's always nice to finish up jobs and see the cars go back.
inch - I don't have your touch on the moving pics, but the shot i did get was while driving solo mid morning. The second one was blocked by a truck on a side road.
Well, lots to do today and I need to get after it. CUL, J.R.