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ModelTrainLover wrote: Afternoon. Ok. Most of you know that I'm working on scenery for my layout. Road bed is comming along nicely, now listen to this Idea for the WORLDS MOST REALISTIC GRASS. growing moss on my layout.
Afternoon.
Ok. Most of you know that I'm working on scenery for my layout. Road bed is comming along nicely, now listen to this Idea for the WORLDS MOST REALISTIC GRASS. growing moss on my layout.
Just be sure to get an HO tractor...
Original, gottta give you that one.
-Morgan
Howdy folks! Hope all is well with you guys and gals!
Been updating my PiedmontDivision web site to handle Mozilla Firefox and other cross-browser functionality. Still got about half the site to update.
Here is some of my latest work on the layout:
Painting the safety rails caution yellow
Testing the turntable track alignments.
Hope all is well with everyone, and sorry if I missed anyone.
Garry - I like the trackside photo in the Oct MR! Looks familiar too!
Congrats on getting published in the MR!
Scott - Congratulations on finding your dream job and jump starting your RR career. And you got a fine lookin' friend too! Things are really going your way! I have another opportunity for you if you are interested, volunteer of course. I'll PM you and ask if your are interested.
Duke - Do I have to remind you that Apex is only 7 days away! Yahoo!!! North Carolina Live Steam here we come! Toot toot! Do you think that they would enjoy some Cajun Sausage Jambalaya for lunch on Saturday?
Ed - Homemade Key Lime Pie...eh! Now you know we need a recipe sent to the Diner! So as they can make that pie when you and the South of the Border Crew are away on expeditions.
Ryan BoudreauxThe Piedmont Division Modeling The Southern Railway, Norfolk & Western & Norfolk Southern in HO during the merger eraCajun Chef Ryan
Cox 47 wrote:I got a Bachman "harriman" car in mail today now I have a new problem its looks so good That I don't Want to take it out of service to make a Dinner....It looks much better on my layout than the longer cars...I think I'll fish around on Ebay to see if I can find some more.
They're not bad, are they? The trucks on mine are pretty bad rollers though. They have the wipers for the electrical pickups for the interior lights on them, and that adds a lot of drag. I figure I'll swap them for some MT's and maybe run the lights from watch batteries, or maybe power then with some variation on the Kato caboose trucks design I can come up with. All in all, they aren't bad cars though.
You might thumb through the Model Power clearence pages too (http://www.modelpower.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWCATS&Category=28&Page=1). There are some passenger cars (the longer ones, light and heavyweight) that are dirt cheap in there. They're painted for Amtrak, but that's nothing some Easy Off oven cleaner and some paint can't fix, huh?
Hey howdy y'all!
I'm getting pumped! First day out in the yard at Norfolk Southern today! I'll be leaving here in about an hour to go work on the HB38 Shifter. This is where the REAL learning begins! I'll actually be getting my hands on experience as to how the railroad works and the work I'll be doing for the next God-knows how many years. Woo!
And what's even better, I don't work tomorrow, which just so happens to be my girlfriend's Homecoming dance. Everything seemed to fall right, and so tomorrow I get all day to be with Sarah! I'm flying high right now, that's for sure.
Yeehaw!
Scott - Dispatcher, Norfolk Southern
Good morning ......
Paul ... sorry to learn about Krause and your good frined who is a cancer patient.
Mark ... I was interested in learning of your family connection to PFM. As you can tell, I'm a long time HO guy. I still have quite a bit of that old PFM stuff, mostly Tenshodo.
ED .... You what?????? ate the last piece of Key Lime Pie! My favorite kind of pie, too.
A freind of ours who helped us with Janet's funeral lost his sister, and Shelley and I attended the funeral in Tennessee yesterday. All these funerals have got me thinking about things .........
GARRY
HEARTLAND DIVISION, CB&Q RR
EVERYWHERE LOST; WE HUSTLE OUR CABOOSE FOR YOU
Good morning.Today's Weather for: Sundown, LA 71446-6114 9/28/2007 Heat Index: 84°FHumidity: 63%Dew Point: 67°F So Far TodayHigh: 81°FLow: 71°FRain: 0.00"Rain Rate: 0.00"/hGust: 9mph ENE Today High: 90 Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs around 90. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
Tonight Low: 62 Mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s. Northeast winds around 10 mph.
JimRCGMO wrote: Evening, Diners! Chloe, I'll have a nice bowl of chili and a glass of milk, please. Thanks, PC!Oh, and please pass the grated cheddar, too, Chloe. Thanks a bunch!Derrick - 'fraid only one part of that 'ratty' soda story is true. See this Snopes.com page: http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/raturine.aspThe Snopes site is a good one to use for double-checking stuff you get in emails.... I'll be over in the corner booth working on my chili if anyone else comes in, Chloe. Thanks!Blessings,Jim in Cape Girardeau
Evening, Diners! Chloe, I'll have a nice bowl of chili and a glass of milk, please. Thanks, PC!
Oh, and please pass the grated cheddar, too, Chloe. Thanks a bunch!
Derrick - 'fraid only one part of that 'ratty' soda story is true. See this Snopes.com page:
http://www.snopes.com/medical/toxins/raturine.asp
The Snopes site is a good one to use for double-checking stuff you get in emails....
I'll be over in the corner booth working on my chili if anyone else comes in, Chloe. Thanks!
Blessings,
Jim in Cape Girardeau
Thanks for correcting me.
JimRCGMO wrote: Good Morning, folks! Zoe, a cup of a glass of milk,and some cereal (those round ones).Thanks!PC, careful or you'll louse up the grading curve... Paul, I'd agree with Ed - you sound like you're getting a workout there. [whew!] Remember the ORF Code does specify you're supposed to fit in your required (and optional) naps per day. You don't want the ORF Steward coming after you... Sorry to hear about your friend, on top of losing Krauss. It was sad when we lost our dachshund years ago (when I was a wee one myself). Will remember your friend (and you, and his family) in my prayers.Ed, stay dry and we'll see you back on after Lorenzo gets clear of your area (and they fix the RPO). Uh, that's after you recover from whatever that can had... OzJim, good to see you're alive and well. Let us know what you've been up to, the next time you drop by.Nigel, that's a very respectable load for your flatcar. I'll be asking my LHS to order me in some of those chains, I think. Mark, good score on the Geep! What RR line was it in, or will you be re-painting it?I won some P2K boxcars on eBay last night - four UP, 50' automobile ones, for under $17 (with shipping). They don't have trucks or couplers, but I still have plenty of Kadee couplers for them, so I'll just pick up some trucks at our LHS (or check if I have any extra ones from cars I'm not using anymore). I was pleased at getting them. I'd better finish up my cereal - need to get ready for my 9:00. God was gracious to me, and I didn't have any calls out last night. (Did wake up around 2:30 - the usual 'checking if the pager went off', and took a bit to get back to sleep, so I went over several people on my list. Better use of my time than fretting about the sleep, I think.Sunny day predicted for here today - 85 F, but cool again tonight (40's). Getting to be Indian summer weather now, since the ground got some rain and the front's moved through. Blessings on your FRIDAY! Jim in Cape Girardeau
Good Morning, folks! Zoe, a cup of
a glass of milk,
and some cereal (those round ones).
Thanks!
PC, careful or you'll louse up the grading curve...
Paul, I'd agree with Ed - you sound like you're getting a workout there. [whew!] Remember the ORF Code does specify you're supposed to fit in your required (and optional) naps per day. You don't want the ORF Steward coming after you... Sorry to hear about your friend, on top of losing Krauss. It was sad when we lost our dachshund years ago (when I was a wee one myself). Will remember your friend (and you, and his family) in my prayers.
Ed, stay dry and we'll see you back on after Lorenzo gets clear of your area (and they fix the RPO). Uh, that's after you recover from whatever that can had...
OzJim, good to see you're alive and well. Let us know what you've been up to, the next time you drop by.
Nigel, that's a very respectable load for your flatcar. I'll be asking my LHS to order me in some of those chains, I think.
Mark, good score on the Geep! What RR line was it in, or will you be re-painting it?
I won some P2K boxcars on eBay last night - four UP, 50' automobile ones, for under $17 (with shipping). They don't have trucks or couplers, but I still have plenty of Kadee couplers for them, so I'll just pick up some trucks at our LHS (or check if I have any extra ones from cars I'm not using anymore). I was pleased at getting them.
I'd better finish up my cereal - need to get ready for my 9:00. God was gracious to me, and I didn't have any calls out last night. (Did wake up around 2:30 - the usual 'checking if the pager went off', and took a bit to get back to sleep, so I went over several people on my list. Better use of my time than fretting about the sleep, I think.
Sunny day predicted for here today - 85 F, but cool again tonight (40's). Getting to be Indian summer weather now, since the ground got some rain and the front's moved through.
Blessings on your FRIDAY!
Hallo,
It's good to see that everybody is okay. I know somethin' that you make you happy:
Tequila and SaltThis should probably be taped to your bathroom mirrorwhere one could read it every day.You may not realize it, but it's 100% true.1. There are at least two people in this worldthat you would die for.2. At least 15 people in this worldlove you in some way.3. The only reason anyone would ever hate youis because they want to be just like you.4. A smile from you can bring happiness to anyone,even if they don't like you.5. Every night, SOMEONE thinks about youbefore they go to sleep.6. You mean the world to someone.7. You are special and unique.8. Someone that you don't even know exists loves you.9. When you make the biggest mistake ever,something good comes from it.10 When you think the world has turned its back on youtake another look.
11 Always remember the compliments you received.Forget about the rude remarks.So.........If you are a loving friend,send this to everyone,including the one that sent it to you.If you get it back, then they really do love you.And always remember....when life hands you Lemons,ask for Tequila and Salt and call me over!Good friends are like stars........You don't always see them,But you know they are always there.'Whenever God Closes One Door He Always Opens Another, Even ThoughSometimes It's Hell in the Hallway'I would rather have one rose and a kind word from a friend while I'mhere than a whole truck load when I'm gone.Forward to all your friends.And don't tell me you're too busy for this..Don't you know the phrase'stop and smell the flowers'?See how many 'bouquets' you end up with!Happiness keeps You Sweet,
Trials keep You Strong,Sorrows keep You Human,Failures keeps You Humble,Success keeps You Glowing,But OnlyGod keeps You Going
Morning all!
After getting welcome rainfall the past couple of days, skies have cleared this morning. We can expect plenty of sunshine with highs in the middle 70s. The normal high for this time of year is now 73 degrees. It should be great for those high school football games tonight. It will be clear with readings in the low 70s by 7PM. Once the sun goes down temperatures will quickly drop into the mid 60s.
Well, I started my online class last night. I got so much done that I'm now basically 2 weeks ahead of the class. Perhaps I ought to pace myself, huh?
Oh, thanks for the coffee Chloe! No, I don't need any cream or sugar. Wouldn't want to spoil a perfectly good coffee with all of that fufu stuff! ;D
I think this weekend it might be good to get a few projects done before the nasty winter weather hits. Any of you all doing the same?
Oh, and I guess Ed's going to be picking up oranges this weekend. I saw that storm headed towards you last night on the news and even commented to the wife that you were going to be getting it. Do those things mess with your crops much?
Good morning ! from Indiana.
09-28-07
Bill Tidler Jr.
Near a cornfield in Indiana...
Mornin, coffee please Zoe
Mornin, coffee and a short stack Zoe
The weather has gotten back to normal here, lows in the 50's and highs in the70's. A nice break from the heat we had, but we'll be wishing for warm weather before long on those cold frosty mornings.
Mothers really feeling old now, our youngest turn 30 yesterday and his oldest turned 12, both have the same birthday.
SCOTT,,, congrads on finishing the first part of training. Now just stay on the safe side at work.
NIGEL,, good job on the chains. I've got some to do later on.
PAUL,,, sorry to hear of your friends problems. We'll keep him in our thoughts. To bad bout the dog also, sounds like a good hound to have around.
ROB,,, good to hear some of the problems are better now.
ED, they were talking bout the hurricane on the news last night and I figured you were going to get again. Batten down the hatches n stay dry n safe.
OZ,, good to hear your still alive, whats ya been up to.
Today starts a busy weekend for us again; Mother's got a doc appointment so she's off and most the kids are coming tonight for a cook out and to see the new baby. Tomorrow, I'm cooking a kettle of ham n beans at the campground and Mother has to go write checks for the fall demo derby. Sunday is the Veterans picnic out at Mill Creek and Mothers making10# of smashed taters to take.
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Hi Diners!
Another update, finished the second of four to complete photo below:
Oz Jim glad to hear your still alive and kicking!
Regards Nigel
Evening gents...it's been a long while since I was here last...
Just letting you know i'm still alive!
Oz
James, Brisbane Australia
Modelling AT&SF in the 90s
Good Evening Coffee Clubbers,
Rainy day today down here in Paradise. With Hurricane Lorenzo coming straight in here I expect that tonight and tomorrow morning will be more of the same. Fortunately, like Hurricane Dean, Lorenzo is a relatively small hurricane, and only a Cat 1. We don't expect any significant problems. So if I'm off the air tomorrow it will just be RPO. That's Regular Power Outage, not Railway Post Office. Unusual for us to get hit with two hurricanes in one season.
Paul - bad news on a couple of fronts for you. Sorry about Krauss and also for your friend. We lost one of our dogs last year and just got a new puppy to replace her the day before yesterday. So far the other dogs have pretty well accepted him, so we're over that first hurdle.
Sounds like you're working physically harder now that when you were at Six Flags. You need to work more on your naps.
Rob - good news on your front finally having the house back to yourselves. That looked like it was going to be a tough situation. Hope your BP continues to normalize.
Jerry - if you don't get one of those shorty Harrimans you ought to just consider cutting down the full length car that you have to use for your diner.
Guess that's about it. The coffee and home made Key Lime pie (yeah, the last piece) were both good. You guys should have been here to share.
But I was still thirsty after the coffee and went down and got me a can of coke. Kind of tasted funny, maybe almost sort of contaminated. I don't know what rat urine tastes like but maybe I should have..... washed off.... that cccc aaaa nnnnnnnnnnnnn..........
Evening Gang: We got the cattle all vacinated today. It was pretty hot in the sun. When we were down to the last 4 the vet told me to get in his truck that was running and cool off. He said my face was very red. I did and it helped. The vet is a class mate of our daughter. He really goes all out for us. I'm affraid that he really got a work out since he had a new assistant and she really didn't know how to handle cattle. Since I had to work the squeeze chute he had to get them into the crowd chute and then climb over the fence and do the shots. He really is a good one. The next time I'm going to make sure that he brings more help or we have some.
Thank you all for the thoughts about Krauss. He was a good one all right.
My friend with cancer called tonight and said that he was at the hospital today. The news is not good. The cancer has spred all through his body. I guess he has accepted the enevatable. It's got me down tonight. Thanks for listening.
Good Night All
Hey all.
Went to the LHS today, saw a purdy looking P2K GP9 in SP black widow scheme. Guess what? I didn't resist.
Bye-Bye $100, hello GP9!
As for more good news, Don Drew, my grandad's old boss at PFM, is giving me the prototype sound system from 1960, the whole reason my family moved out here. I guess I might need a toggle switch to change from DCC to the PFM sound...
Well, gotta go.
Mark
in a Union Pacific mug, please & thank you!
That little FM "C" came today and it runs well. For under $10 I can either keep it or sell it for double my money back and put that towards one of the new Katos I have been drooling over. Noticed this model doesn't have the "spring loaded pick-ups" of my other Atlas, so am wondering if this was a second version?
No InLaws in the house now. Finished moving beds and getting them settled. Must say, I feel "WONDERFUL" tonight. Perhaps my BP will continue to return to more healthy levels.
Have a great night all. Rob
Here's another one.....
In fact, It's very important!
Use a straw or wash all cans This incident happened recently in North Texas ; It could easily happen here....A woman went boating one Sunday taking with her some cans of coke which she put into the refrigerator of the boat. On Monday she was taken to the hospital and placed in the Intensive Care Unit. She died on Wednesday. The autopsy concluded she died of Leptospirosis. This was traced to the can of coke she drank from, not using a glass. Tests showed that the can was infected by dried rat urine and hence the disease Leptospirosis. Rat urine contains toxic and deathly substances. It is highly recommended to thoroughly wash the upper part of soda cans before drinking out of them. The cans are typically stocked in warehouses and transported straight to the shops without being cleaned. A study at NYCU showed that the tops of soda cans are more contaminated than public toilets (i.e).. full of germs and bacteria. So wash them with water before putting them to the mouth to avoid any kind of fatal accident. Please forward this message to all the people you care about. (I JUST DID)
Funny, but a number of them are false. You can check some out on the "snopes" website.
in a Southern mug, please and thank you.
All done with the morning I-Law stuff and am waiting on the farrier (who didn't make it out the other day). Won a little old Atlas FM "C" for under $10 (which included shipping). If it runs, great, if not, I have some spare parts for it. I know they are junkie little things, still wanted a second one to go with the unit I already fixed up. Besides, the price was right.
Have a great day all. Rob
Thats a good read Derrick, though I'd question some of those. I'm not sure that an anemone, a barnacle, or a jellyfish can jump for instance. Or how about a protozoa? Just a thought. Fun stuff though!
Edit: I'll snag this page guys! Order up!
Okay, folks, what is the Diner doing back here on the second track (I mean, page)? Zoe, fire up the grill, I think it's time for a cheeseburger and cheesy fries CholesterolMax special!
and a root beer float on special, too!
Yup, now that looks like a proper lunch (that, and a nice hour nap after lunch, but I probably won't be getting that at w**k...).
Blessings, and chow down time,
Paul W. Beverung wrote: Evening Gang: Scott: Great job there. Now remember to stay alert and take care.Jeff: the NTSB is on the way, and I thought I saw Homer Simpson heading your way also. Inch: I think that the John Deere green paint is made from ground up $5 bills. Our dog Kraussmeyer passed away last night. I went out to feed him and Elly May and he was laying by his pool like he was asleep. When he didn't get up when I called I went in the yard and saw he was dead. He must have died in his sleep. There was no sign of struggle or damage of any kind. We buried him with the others in the woods out back of the house. He was 12 years old and came to me at Six Flags. He was a large goof ball that loved to have his belly rubbed. Good Night All
Evening Gang:
Scott: Great job there. Now remember to stay alert and take care.
Jeff: the NTSB is on the way, and I thought I saw Homer Simpson heading your way also.
Inch: I think that the John Deere green paint is made from ground up $5 bills.
Our dog Kraussmeyer passed away last night. I went out to feed him and Elly May and he was laying by his pool like he was asleep. When he didn't get up when I called I went in the yard and saw he was dead. He must have died in his sleep. There was no sign of struggle or damage of any kind. We buried him with the others in the woods out back of the house. He was 12 years old and came to me at Six Flags. He was a large goof ball that loved to have his belly rubbed.
Hey, sorry about your dog passin' away.
OTHERS:
I have something that make you guys have a good day:
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Good morning....
I like Nigel's flat car load of pipe with the chains. Anyone else have progress to report?
I bet Dick's getting excited. The big trip begins at the airport next Wednesday morning. I'm certain he will enjoy it.
I hope by now Dick has dispatched the carload of cider to the diner. I heard it may be routed via Jeff's line, and Jeff has arranged special handling to avoid a derailment of the car. Any truth to that, Jeff?
I recall the trips to the cider mills in Michigan. Their donuts were the best, too.
The Army sent out some trrops to pick apples. It was the Apple Corps.
Happy Model Railroading