Good morning ! from Indiana.
10-04-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Evening all -
I guess there are some advantages to working nights - I cna either come by the CS for coffee in the a.m or for desert in the late p.m since I can't see the g/f for the week cause of the work schedule.
Well, let me have some ice cream Chloe, please?
Night all!JP
//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
GMTRacing wrote: Hoople - try Con-Cor for domes in UP colors. They list several on their web site for reasonable money. They are fairly plain and will need detailing, but I have a bunch of the NH corrugated side coaches and like them just fine even though they are pretty generic. J.R.
Hoople - try Con-Cor for domes in UP colors. They list several on their web site for reasonable money. They are fairly plain and will need detailing, but I have a bunch of the NH corrugated side coaches and like them just fine even though they are pretty generic. J.R.
I don't know, I'm not a superdetailer, and I don't think they'll look good beside an all walthers passenger train.
Jeffery - there is no limit to the depths some people will sink to. I asssume they will use the placard to save a few steps at the store. Shame on them.
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
Evening Gang: NOt much again today. I did get some very large scale done. I fixed the broken axle on the truck from one of my 4 in scale gondolas. I drilled and taped a 5/16 hole in the axle end and used a 5/16x 18 blot for the new axle end. I've done this a coujple of times before and it works out fine. When I get the time and energy I'll make new wheel/axle sets with 6 in dia wheels.
Rob I'm sorry to hear about Nutmeg. I know how you all feel since we've been there several times.
Well I guess I'll head for bed.
Good Night All
SilverSpike wrote: PC - where on earth did you find that photo? LOL
PC - where on earth did you find that photo? LOL
This is what happens when you play with google images too much. Just go to google, and select images. Now search on the word "crazy". I think that lovely young lady comes up on page 2.
I know, I need a hobby........
Oh wait, I have one! *Maybe I should go do it, huh?*
I'll have a large on Colby. Thanks!
Our little bottle baby pygmy goat Nutmeg is gone. We suspect a fox came in the wee hours and took her. Our huge male Pyrenees obviously wasn't on point when he should have been. Poor little goat. Wife is pretty bummed out about it and I'm not very happy with our guard dog not doing his job. He has been hot and heavy over one of the girls the past couple of days instead. Had to yank him off the other girl as he was trying to kill her. It's a Pyrenees trait and one really should never allow a male with two females when one of them is in heat. The one girl dog is now separate.
Visited the Inlaws. THANK GOODNESS that WITCH doesn't live here with us now. Man, she is one MEAN SNAKE. The verbal abuse coming from that foul mouth today (directed at everyone within her eye sight) was amazing. Nuff said.
We will be taking the FIL to a park next week sometime where there is a riding train. Will naturally take pics of it when we do to share with you all. Rob
Ryan ... sounds like good cookin' .......... we actaully have talked about visiting N. Carolina, and that sounds very good. BUT we canceled several ideas for trips with too much stuff going on. I'll have to read that MR article.
We're about to go out to eat ourselves now. It's the neighbo'rs birthday, and we skipped celebrating my birthday and also our anniversary while Shelley's sister was still alive in ICU. Finally getting back to somewhat of a normal schedule now.
I've been working on some cabooses during my sanity breaks.
Anybody want to have a very nice cat? We can not keep Janet's cat much longer.
Happy Model Railroading, everyone.
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Flashwave wrote: Hoople wrote: Hey all.Just stoppin in before school.PC: Thanks, I guess I'll share it with my parrot. He likes the stuff quite a bit.Still not having luck with UP domes, so far theres IHC, Rivarossi, and an old walthers one that's out of production, and none on Ebay. I guess for now, it'll be a domeless train.Mark Hoople: because I'm too lazy to go poking through, what dome are you looking for? my hobby has a bunch of Walthers that don't move quickly.
Hoople wrote: Hey all.Just stoppin in before school.PC: Thanks, I guess I'll share it with my parrot. He likes the stuff quite a bit.Still not having luck with UP domes, so far theres IHC, Rivarossi, and an old walthers one that's out of production, and none on Ebay. I guess for now, it'll be a domeless train.Mark
Hey all.
Just stoppin in before school.
PC: Thanks, I guess I'll share it with my parrot. He likes the stuff quite a bit.
Still not having luck with UP domes, so far theres IHC, Rivarossi, and an old walthers one that's out of production, and none on Ebay. I guess for now, it'll be a domeless train.
Mark
Hoople: because I'm too lazy to go poking through, what dome are you looking for? my hobby has a bunch of Walthers that don't move quickly.
Well, any one of them is fine, as long as it looks nice. If they made the City of Los Angeles dome diner I'd be happy.
Gotta run,
Afternoon folks!
Been busy with work and also updating my Piedmont Division web site as well, I updated the look and feel a bit and added a new blog site too. Check out my weblog button below this post if you have time.
Thanks for all the replies on my roundhouse / turntable project!
Got an email from Duke and he is supposed to be hitting the road today for the trip to Apex, as the live steam event is scheduled for this weekend, Oct. 5 - 6. Sorry to hear the coal fired live steam is a no-go for this time around due to the drought conditions, but hope to have some fun on the propane and diesel powered locos anyway!
I'll be making a batch of my Cajun Chicken and Sausage Jambalaya and bringing it for the folks to eat at lunch on Saturday.
Now for some catch in up to do.....
Jerry - I'm looking forward to seeing the finished product of the roundhouse project too! I have a large punch list made out for the steps still to making it happen. Hope Sallie is better now, sorry to hear she was in the ER.
Mike - I see another batch a yer famous ash beans was on the fire at the c-ground! And like Duke said....the more you eat, the.......
Rob - is it yer BD yet? Happy Birthday! Mine is in exactly 4 weeks from today!
Garry - thanks for the photo image process with MR! BTW, in the November MR there is a good article on taking layout photos and using a photo imaging software tool to combat the focus and field of view issues you mentioned.
JimRCGMO wrote: Ryan, I forgot to say earlier, but I really liked your photos of the roundhouse project. Did you have to add interior wall details on that back wall, or did it come with that pattern? It looks good, whichever way it was. And when will you put a little rust on the safety rails, to go with the rust on the girder sides of the turntable?
Ryan, I forgot to say earlier, but I really liked your photos of the roundhouse project. Did you have to add interior wall details on that back wall, or did it come with that pattern? It looks good, whichever way it was. And when will you put a little rust on the safety rails, to go with the rust on the girder sides of the turntable?
Jim - Thanks for the interest and the remarks on the project! In answer to your question, the roundhouse is an old Suydam metal kit, and the walls are a corrugated metal material with the pattern stamped right on. I helped my dad build that back in the mid 1970's and it in the original configuration with no modifications since. I have a whole punch list of items to get it renovated and detailed some more. Check out my weblog site (button below) to see a new post on the details and a progress report. And that is quite an impressive list your club has for the redo on layout!
Scott - Sounds like a good day of working on the railroad! You make a nice couple too! Couple of questions: I sent you a PM a few days ago, did you get it? And what music do you like?
Hey Sue - Nice to see you around! Temps getting lower your way? And speaking of goals, I just typed out a new punch list for my layout, going to keep me busy for some time....now I just need to work the plan!
egmurphy wrote: Another beautiful day down here in Paradise. Typical lazy Sunday for us. Of course, being retired, every day is kind of lazy for us.
Another beautiful day down here in Paradise. Typical lazy Sunday for us. Of course, being retired, every day is kind of lazy for us.
Now that is my idea of retirement!
- Mental note: Remember to ask Ed what it takes to retire in Paradise!
John (JP) - Nice to see you drop in the Diner! Say hello to the g/f and stop by more often!
Cheers,
Ryan
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
-Morgan
ModelTrainLover wrote:and I'll pay for today. Root Beer in a Maine Central Mug. The biggest one you can find.
and I'll pay for today. Root Beer in a Maine Central Mug. The biggest one you can find.
Well, it's a little earlier than I have my root beer floats, but okay, Colby!
Good to hear that you're keeping the room well-ventilated, though. I guess moss doesn't grow fast, huh?
Have a meeting this morning at work. One of those you-don't-the-topic kinds where you wonder what's up and what changes they will be doing. Hmmm....wonder, wonder...
Well, better get myself ready for the meeting. Later!
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Cederstrand wrote: ***Colby, although a novel idea, I will 2nd what Jeffrey said about growing it indoors. It will have potential for negative health issues over time. Take it from one who HAS those health issues, at least in part from mold exposure. If the layout is in a garage, then go for it and keep a close eye for any growth other than moss. Still, probably not worth the risk. Today was a hay run, so the critters are all happily eating away. Rob
Today was a hay run, so the critters are all happily eating away.
Rob
It's in my room and I keep the windows open all day and all night. None of my family has allergies to moss but I'll keep an eye on it. Also I have dirt between the underside of the moss and the area were it is on my layout, same with the moss in the styree foam. If I notice anything strange with the moss or the suronding area I'll scrap the idea.
Good morning.Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 10/3/2007 Wind Chill: 62°FHumidity: 88%Dew Point: 58°F So Far TodayHigh: 64°FLow: 62°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 5mph N Today High: 92 Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. Light and variable winds becoming northeast around 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight Low: 65 Increasing clouds. Lows in the mid 60s. Light and variable winds.
JimRCGMO wrote: Colby, any more recent pics of your moss-grass?Blessings,Jim in Cape Girardeau
Colby, any more recent pics of your moss-grass?
Blessings,
nope the moss have not grown anythat I can see. it might be a couple of weeks or 1-2 months before there will be any noticeable growth.
Morning, Zoe - just a JR regular, and a chocolate donut to go, please. Thanks!
Not much more news for me since last night. Sent payment off yesterday for my last 2 current eBay buys that will be coming in (in a few days). Getting another P2K gondola kit and the Dixie's Diner I mentioned earlier.
Well, time to head out for now. Prayers for those in need of comfort or healing, and for those travelling (and for any other needs).
Good Morning All,
A regular to go and one of Bills' donuts please Zoe. It's mid sixties overcast and drizzly this morning with a chance fof showers throughout the day.
What a long strange trip this is turning into to paraphrase Jerry Garcia. Back from VIR, getting ready for Lime Rock this weekend, then Sunday off to Topeka Kansas for a week at the SCCA runoffs. When I have time to log on I'm too tired and when I'm not, I'm too busy. I had planned on stopping in Roanoke on my way back from Danville, but the motor for the Datsun leaving for Topeka yesterday was late so I ended up leaving the track a day early (the guys covered for me) and driving straight back to the shop to get things in order. Did run a couple of state roads in Virginia on the way back - wahoo - as much fun as some of the tracks we go to - twists and turns galore up hill and down. Did I mention I brought my Focus since I needed to drive back early?
Got some N scale house kits to do for the museum, but no time to work on them yet. A couple are wood and one is photo etched brass which I've never tried before. The iNpossible displayis running ok now that we've gone through and fixed the track where it was out of gauge gone through the rolling stock and keep the locomotives lubed. Currently we're running PA's and a DL-109 though I really should get an FA running or go back to the RS-2 which is what ran the local freights out of here in the Fifties. My excuse is we're still working on them, but the truth is I just really like the DL-109's.
Haven't kept up with the news, but I hope all is well and those in sick bay are getting better. CUL, J.R.
10-03-07
Hey! Why is this thread on page 2?
ZAP!
Chloe, please get Mark a half gallon of his favorite ice cream....on my tab!
JimRCGMO wrote: Cederstrand wrote: Looks like I'm buying. Free coffee & Icecream all "this page" on me. Enjoy! RobHey, Rob, I'll have mine with some strawberries, please. Thank you!Jim in Cape Girardeau
Cederstrand wrote: Looks like I'm buying. Free coffee & Icecream all "this page" on me. Enjoy! Rob
Looks like I'm buying. Free coffee & Icecream all "this page" on me. Enjoy!
Hey, Rob, I'll have mine with some strawberries, please. Thank you!
Did you want the strawberries in your coffee, or on your ice cream?
Good Evening Coffee Clubbers,
Another lazy day down here in Paradise. Tried to head out to the grove yesterday but the river was still up too much for the cable ferry to operate. We had showers off and on all day so who knows if we'll be able to cross the river tomorrow.
Not much to report from here. Just wanted to check in.
Dick - enjoy the trip. I'm sure you will. That's a beautiful corner of the continent.
Hasta mañana,
Ed
Evening Gang:
Fergie: I hope that they get that packing gland fixed pronto. I'd hate to be the one that kept you away from you play.
Dick: Bon Voyage.
Not much here. We got the two half ton pickups serviced and not much else. Well I'm going to hit the sack.
[*Orders 70,000 gallongs of Fudge Marble Ice Cream and 6 tons of syrup*]
***Flashwave, I think you'll need to get that strait from the manufacturing plant and will need to bring your own tank car(s).
***Mark, sorry about that, I forgot you are HO scale. (I'm N)
***Dick, have a wonderful and safe trip.
Well, one last for me tonight, in a Southern mug. Rob
I'm certain that Dick will enjoy the trip because as I've said We've been on it. No food in the diner will match what's served on the Rocky Mountaineer, also. ...errrrrrrr well ....... maybe.... Chef Ryan can womp up great stuff ......... and uh well, that key lime pie from "paradise" sounds good, Ed. ...but .. I'll never forget the champaign breakfast before we started rolling out of the station. You can't beat the scenery.
Cheers, everybody.
grayfox1119 wrote: Good evening to all, well the bags are packed, ready to go at 4am, I checked the satellites and there is snow in them thar hills of Banff. And, there is snow forecasted during the train ride from Banff to Kamloops, so the photos could be very "interesting". This will be a first for me taking Digital photos from the train in snow at elevations averaging 7500', so I hope I don't screw them up, you get one chance at some things in this life, this is more than likely one of them.I will be OOA from the Diner until October 11th, so I hope that everyone behaves.COLBY: Yes , the Patriots are 4-0, but after last nights win, and scoring over 20 points once again for the 4th time, did you know that it broke a record set way back in 1920?? Opening four straight wins and scoring more than 20 points in each game. Now that is a long time record.MARK: Listen Mark, you must know by now how much Jim like to stir the pot in the Diner.....we all know how you hate Chocolate Cream pie, and Apple Pie with ice cream on top, or Blueberry pie, Custard pie, Key Lime pie, Pumpkin pie, Squash pie, Strawberry Rhubarb pie.See you guys later,
Good evening to all, well the bags are packed, ready to go at 4am, I checked the satellites and there is snow in them thar hills of Banff. And, there is snow forecasted during the train ride from Banff to Kamloops, so the photos could be very "interesting". This will be a first for me taking Digital photos from the train in snow at elevations averaging 7500', so I hope I don't screw them up, you get one chance at some things in this life, this is more than likely one of them.
I will be OOA from the Diner until October 11th, so I hope that everyone behaves.
COLBY: Yes , the Patriots are 4-0, but after last nights win, and scoring over 20 points once again for the 4th time, did you know that it broke a record set way back in 1920?? Opening four straight wins and scoring more than 20 points in each game. Now that is a long time record.
MARK: Listen Mark, you must know by now how much Jim like to stir the pot in the Diner.....we all know how you hate Chocolate Cream pie, and Apple Pie with ice cream on top, or Blueberry pie, Custard pie, Key Lime pie, Pumpkin pie, Squash pie, Strawberry Rhubarb pie.
See you guys later,
Good luck, some phots don't trun out, from glare and the fact that your moving. Still sounds like fun!